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Village: Riyali, Tehsil: Fatehpur, District: Kangra, State: Himachal Pradesh

Area: 13-00-76 Ha, Proposed Capacity: 50,000 TPA,

Monitoring Time period: March-May 2011

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Sh. Raghav Singh,

M/s. Krishna Stone Crushing Co.,

R/o Village and PO Riyali,Tehsil Fatehpur

District Kangra,H.P.

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CONSULTANT

M/s IDMA LABORATORIES LIMITED

391,INDUSTRIAL AREA, PHASE-1,

PANCHKULA, HARYANA.

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LIST OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Preamble 1

1.2 General Information of Mines 2

1.3 Details of Project Proponent 2

1.4 Brief Description of the Project 3

1.4.1 Size of the project 3

1.4.2 Location of the project 3

1.5 Post-Environmental Clearance Monitoring 8

1.6 Generic structure of Environmental Impact Assessment 8

1.7 Analysis of Alternatives 8

1.8 Importance to the country and region 9

1.9 Scope of EIA study 9

CHAPTER-2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.0 General 10

2.1 Physiography/ Topography 10

2.2 Leasehold Area 11

2.3 Geology 14

2.3.1 Regional Geology 14

2.3.2 Local Geology 15

2.3.3 Geology of the lease area. 16

2.4 Mineable Reserves, Quality And Anticipated Life of The Mine 17

2.5 Details Of Mining 18

2.5.1 Year wise development for the first five years 18

2.5.2 Year wise production for First five years 18

2.5.3 Proposed method of mining 20

2.5.4 Conceptual mining plan 20

2.6 Use Of Mineral 20

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2.7 Mineral Transportation 20

2.8 Site Services 21

2.9 Employment Potential 21

2.10 Water Requirement And Source 22

CHAPTER-3: DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 Introduction 24

3.2 Study area at a glance 25

3.3 Land Environment 25

3.4 Land Use Studies 26

3.5 Methods for Monitoring 29

3.6 Climatology & Meteorology 29

3.6.1 Methodology 29

3.6.2 Meteorological Data Recorded at Proposed Project Site 29

3.7 Baseline Data 34

1. Air Environment 34

3.7.1 Methodology adopted for Air Quality Survey 36

3.7.2 Frequency & Parameters for Sampling 36

3.7.3 Instruments used for sampling 36

3.7.4 Sampling & Analytical Techniques 35

3.7.5 Preparation of result 35

3.8 Water Environment 43

3.8.1 Quality of water 43

3.8.2 Methodology 43

3.8.3 Water Sampling Locations 44

3.8.4 Presentation of Results 46

3.8.5 Observations 48

3.9 Soil Characteristics 48

3.10 Noise level survey 53

3.11 Traffic Density 58

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3.12 Ecological studies 59

3.12.1 Flora 59

3.12.2 Fauna in the study area 59

3.13 Existing Socio-Economic Conditions 65

3.13.1 Methodology adopted for the study 65

3.13.2 Review of demographic and socio-economic profile-2001 66

3.13.3 Population & population growth in buffer zone 66

3.13.4 Literacy profile in the Buffer zone 68

3.13.5 Occupational structure in buffer zone 68

3.13.6 Health Status 71

3.13.7 Socio Economic Survey 71

3.13.8 Awareness and opinion about the project 71

3.13.9 Civic Amenities 72

3.13.10 Note on Agriculture Development and role of incoming project 72

Chapter-4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 General 74

4.2 Land Environment 75

4.2.1 Topography/Physiography 75

4.2.2 Land use Plan 75

4.3 Water Environment 75

4.3.1 Impacts on Water Resources 75

4.3.2 Impacts due to Mining 75

4.4 Air Environment 77

4.4.1 Air Quality Impact Predictions (AQIP) 77

4.4.2 Air Quality Modeling 77

4.4.3 Results and Conclusions 79

4.4.4 Background Concentration Levels 80

4.4.5 Plan & Frame work of computations 81

4.5 Solid Waste Management 82

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4.6 Noise Environment 83

4.6.1 Source of Noise 83

4.6.2 Impact on ground vibrations 83

4.6.3 Impact of noise due to mining activity 83

4.7 Biological Environment 84

4.7.1 Impact on Terrestrial Ecology 84

4.7.2 Impact on Aquatic Ecology 84

4.8 Socio Economic Environment 85

4.8.1 Impact on local transport/infrastructure 85

4.9 Impact of cumulative mining in surrounding area 85

CHAPTER-5 : ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

5.1 Introduction 86

5.2 Environmental Quality Management 86

5.3 Measurement methodologies 86

5.3.1 Instruments to be used 86

5.3.2 Monitoring program 87

5.4 Environmental Monitoring And Reporting Procedures 87

5.4.1 Objectives of monitoring 87

5.5 Environmental monitoring 88

5.6 Monitoring methods 90

5.6.1 Air quality modeling 90

5.6.2 Water quality monitoring 90

5.6.3 Noise levels 90

5.7 Reporting schedules of monitoring data 91

5.8 Data analysis 91

5.9 Detailed budget 91

CHAPTER-6: ADDITIONAL STUDIES

6.1 Public Consultation 92

6.2 Risk assessment and disaster management plan 114

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6.2.1 Waste Handling 114

6.2.2 Disaster Management Plan 114

6.3 Occupational health and safety 114

6.3.1 Occupational health 114

6.3.2 Safety plan 115

6.3.3 Safety organisation 115

6.3.4 Health and safety monitoring plan 116

6.4 Natural resource conservation 116

6.5 R&R action plan 116

6.6 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 116

6.7 Employment 116

6.8 Identification of hazards 116

6.8.1 Disaster due to surface fire 116

6.8.2 Code of practice in case of Fire at Mines 116

6.8.3 Code of Practice in case of Explosion & Accidents 117

6.8.4 Action in emergency 118

6.8.5 Site restoration 118

6.8.6 Precautions 118

6.8.7 Post disaster analysis and evaluation 118

6.8.8 Off site emergency planning 119

CHAPTER-7 : PROJECT BENEFITS

7.0 Introduction 122

7.1 Demography Benefits 122

7.2 Education 122

7.3 Employment 123

7.4 Conclusion 123

CHAPTER-8 : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.0 General 124

8.1 Air Environment 125

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8.2 Noise environment 126

8.3 Water environment 127

8.3.1 Surface water 127

8.3.2 Ground water 127

8.4 Land environment 127

8.4.1 Plantation and soil conservation 128

8.4.2 Post mining land use 128

8.5 Biological environment 128

8.5.1 Mitigation of impacts on biological environment 129

8.6 Socio-Economic Environment /Corporate Social Responsibility 129

8.7 Cost provision for Environmental measures 130

CHAPTER-9 : SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

9.1 Introduction 131

9.2 Description of the Project 132

9.3 Description of Environment 133

9.3.1 Local Geology 133

9.3.2 Land use 134

9.4 Environmental Monitoring 134

9.5 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 136

9.5.1 Air Environment 137

9.5.2 Water Environment 137

9.5.3 Land Environment 137

9.5.4 Noise Environment 138

9.5.5 Biological Environment 138

9.5.6 Socio-Economic Environment 138

9.5.7 Safety Management 139

9.6 Environmental Monitoring programme 139

9.7 Project Benefits 141

9.8 Environment Management Plan during Operation Phase 142

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9.8.1 Air Pollution Management 142

9.8.2 Water Pollution Management 142

9.8.3 Noise Pollution Management 142

9.8.4 Occupational safety and health 143

9.9 Socioeconomic 143

9.10 Conclusion 143

CHAPTER-10 : DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS

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LIST OF TABLES

Table No. Title Page .No.

Table-1.1 Distance of the major towns/habitations from the mine lease area 4

Table -1.2 Brief Description of the Project 7

Table-2.1 Details of Mine Lease Area 11

Table-2.2 Stratigraphy of the Region 15

Table-2.3 Litho-units exposed in the area 17

Table-2.4 Details of bench wise deposits 18

Table-2.5 Production details for first five years 18

Table-2.6 Details of waste generation in five years 19

Table-2.7 Bench wise waste generation 19

Table-2.8 Water reuirement details 22

Table-3.1 Land use pattern Land Use Pattern in the Study Area 26

Table-3.2 Methods for monitoring 29

Table-3.3 Average meteorological data recorded at mine site in March-2011 30

Table-3.4 Average meteorological data recorded at mine site in April-2011 31

Table-3.5 Average meteorological data recorded at mine site in May-2011 32

Table-3.6 Details of ambient air quality monitoring locations 34

Table-3.7 Monitored AAQ parameters and frequency of sampling 36

Table-3.8 Techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring 36

Table-3.9 Ambient air quality monitoring results- Mine Site 37

Table-3.10 Ambient air quality monitoring results- Village Riyali 38

Table-3.11 Ambient air quality monitoring results- Village Bela Thakran 39

Table-3.12 Ambient air quality monitoring results- Village Nangal 40

Table-3.12(a) Ambient air quality monitoring results- Village Punal 41

Table-3.13 Summary of ambient air quality monitoring 42

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Table-3.14 Details of water sampling locations 43

Table-3.15 Ground Water Quality 45

Table-3.16 Surface Water Quality 46

Table-3.17 Soil Sampling locations 47

Table-3.18 Soil Analysis Results 49

Table-3.19 Standard Soil Classification 50

Table-3.20 Details of noise monitoring locations 51

Table-3.21 Results of ambient noise quality monitoring 54

Table-3.22 Statistical analysis results of ambient noise monitoring 55

Table-3.23 Traffic Density Survey Results 56

Table-3.24 Details of Terrestrial ecological sampling locations 57

Table-3.25 Flora Present in the study area 59

Table 3.26 The crops, vegetables and fruits grown in the study area 60

Table 3.27 Fauna Present In The Study Area 61

Table-3.28 Population of villages covered in Buffer Zone 63

Table-3.29 Literacy Profile in Buffer Zone 65

Table-3.30 Employment Profile in Buffer zone 67

Table-4.1 Predicted ambient air quality conc. In operation phase 79

Table 4.2 Waste Generated In Metric Tons for First Five Years 80

Table 4.3 Bench Wise Waste Generation for the Life of the Mine 80

Table 4.4 Major Source and Expected Noise 81

Table 4.5 Predicted noise level 82

Table-5.1 Environmental monitoring during operational phase 87

Table-6.1 Queries raised during the Public Hearing and their replies by M/s

Himachal Stone Crushing Company

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Table-8.1 Cost Provision For Environmental Measures 128

Table-9.1 Description of Environmental Setting 129

Table-9.2 Salient Features Of Proposed Mine 130

Table-9.3 Year wise production of sand, stone Bajri for the first 5 years

period In metric tons

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Table-9.4 Land use pattern in the 10 km study area 132

Table-9.5 Summary of the meteorological data generated at site 132

Table-9.6 Summary of Ambient Air Quality for all the locations 133

Table 9.7 Environmental Monitoring Programme 137

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No. Title Page

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Figure-1.1 Location of mine lease area 5

Figure-1.2 Site photographs showing environmental setting 6

Figure-2.1 Showing location of mining lease area on Survey of India toposheet 13

Figure-3.1 Satellite Image (FCC) Of 10km Radius Buffer Zone 26

Figure-3.2 Land Use & Land Cover Of 10km Radius Buffer Zone 27

Figure-3.3 Site Specific Wind Rose 32

Figure-3.4 Ambient Air Quality Sampling Locations 34

Figure-3.5 Water Sampling Locations 45

Figure-3.6 Soil Sampling Locations 50

Figure-3.7 Noise monitoring locations 54

Figure-3.8 Terrestrial Ecological sampling locations 60

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

Annexure No. Title

Annexure-I

Annexure-IA TOR

Annexure-II Mine lease grant Letter

Annexure-III Partnership deed

Annexure-IV NOC from Gram Panchayat

Annexure-V Authenticated data of flora & fauna

Annexure-VI Approved mine plan

Annexure-VII JIR

Annexure-VIII Questionare

Annexure-IX Form1& PFR

Sand, Stone and Bajri mine (ML- Area – 13-00-76 ha Proposed capacity 50,000 TPA at Village & P.O. - Riyali, Tahsil- Fatehpur, District –Kangra (HP)

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M/s Krishna Stone Crusher Idma laboratories Ltd, Panchkula 1

Chapter - 1

Introduction

1.1 Preamble

Every anthropogenic activity has some impact on the environment. More often it is harmful to the

environment than benign. However, mankind as it is developed today cannot live without taking up these

activities for his food, security and other needs. Consequently, there is a need to harmonize developmental

activities with the environmental concerns. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the tools

available with the planners to achieve the above mentioned goal.

It is desirable to ensure that the development options under consideration are sustainable. In doing so,

environmental consequences must be characterized early in the project cycle and accounted for in the project

design.

Law requires that every project proponent must take Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment

and Forests, New Delhi, before starting up any project. The environmental clearance is also mandatory for the

expansion, modernization or renewal projects. The conditions are applicable as per the MoEF guidelines and

EIA notifications issued and amended time to time.

There are many Acts / Rules & Notifications issued by MoEF, New Delhi for keeping the environment in and

around project sites congenial for healthy/better standard of living. Few of them are mentioned below:

1. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

2. Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986

3. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

4. Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

5. Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, dated 27th January, 1994

6. Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, dated 14th September, 2006 and as amended on

1st December 2009.

This mining project falls in category-A, project or activity 1(a) as the site is situated within 10 Km of

interstate boundary of Himachal Pradesh & Punjab (general Condition applied). All these mining

projects are statutorily required to conduct Environmental Impact Assessment study for obtaining

environmental clearance.


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1.2 General Information of Mines

Crushed stone, gravel and sand are one of the largest non-fuel mineral commodities by tonnage produced in

Himachal Pradesh, supplying some of the most important construction materials. Further, average unit value

of crushed stone, sand and gravel is one of the lowest of all mineral commodities. This production of

aggregate in a particular area is a function of the availability of natural resources, the size of population, the

economy of the area and various developmental and infrastructural works being undertaken in the area like

road construction, hydro-electric projects etc. Further, being a low- value, high-volume mineral commodity,

the prices are dramatically affected by transportation distances. If the distances increase, the transportation

cost may increase much more than the cost of the aggregates.

Although river bed deposits of sand stone & bajri form significant resource that is seasonally replenished,

their excessive extraction may cause scouring and erosion of river and other environmental problem. The

extraction of river terrace deposits is alternative to riverbed mining. Substantial resources of sand and stone

exists in river terrace beneath land assessed through geological /resource mapping and site exploration survey

involving test pits, geophysical surveys, and sampling and laboratory studies.

Mining of the stones from river terrace is done, which are processed for production of stone of various size,

grit and sand essential for construction activities. Environmental impacts can arise during all activities of the

mining process. Minimizing the damage due to mining operations depends on sound environmental practices

in a framework of balanced environmental legislation. The potential adverse effects of river terrace mining

activities include change in land use pattern, air pollution, degradation of land, noise, damage to local

ecology, natural topography and drainage, etc. All these environmental components have been considered

while selecting a proper methodology of mining, mitigation measures to reduce pollution load, conservation

of natural resources, etc.

1.3 Details of Project Proponent

The details of the project proponent are given below:

Mr. Raghav Singh

M/s Krishna Stone Crusher,

R/o Village and PO Riyali,

Tahsil Fatehpur, District Kangra,

Himachal Pradesh.


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1.4 Brief Description of the Project

1.4.1 Size of the project

The project involves mining / collection of 50,000 TPA of stone, bajri and sand from old terrace of Beas

River for a stone crushing unit to be set by the project proponent. The total area of mine lease is 13.0076

Hectares. The proponent has been granted mining lease for mining of sand, stone and bajri vide order no.

Udyog – Bhu (Khani - 4) Laghu – 289/08 – 8946 dated 18- 11- 2009 , enclosed as Annexure I for a period

of fifteen years for setting up of a stone crusher unit under the provisions of Himachal Pradesh Minor

Minerals (Concession) Revised Rules, 1971.

1.4.2 Location of the project

The proposed mining site is located near the Beas River on its old terrace falling in Mauza Riyali, Tahsil

Fatehpur, and District Kangra of Himachal Pradesh. The area is covered in Survey of India (SOI) toposheet

No. 43 P/16 & 44M/13

Latitude - 320 01’ 21.2” N to 32

0 01’ 11.6” N

Longitude - 750 48’ 38.9” E to 750 48’ 38”E

Table-1.4.1

Distance of the major towns/habitations from the mine lease area

Location Name Distance from ML area

Nearest Town Talwara ( Punjab ) 17 Kms

Tahsil Fatehpur 22 Kms

Sub divisional Head Quarter Nurpur 44 Kms

District Head Quarter Dharmsala 122 Kms


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Figure 1.0 Showing location of mine lease area

KANGRA DISTRICT


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Lease Boundary


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Figure 1.2: Site Photographs showing Environmental Settings of the area


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Table 1.2

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

S. No. Particulars Details

A. Nature of project Mining Project

B. Size of project

1. Mining Lease area 13- 00-76 Hectares

2. Proposed Production capacity 50,000 TPA

C. Project Location

3. Villages Riyali

4. Tehsil Fatehpur

5. District Kangra

6. State Himachal Pradesh

7. Latitude 320 01’ 21.2” N to 320

01’ 11.6” N

8. Longitude 750 48’ 38.9” E to 750 48’38”E

9. Toposheet No. 43P/16 and 44M/13

D. Environmental Settings Details

10. Nearest Town Thalwara

11. Nearest State Highway Badukhar – Hajipur Road

12. Nearest Airport Dharmsala (Gagal)122 Km

13.

Ecological Sensitive Areas (National

Park, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Biosphere

Reserves etc.)

Nil within the 10km radius

14. Nearest River Beas

15. Seismic Zone Seismic Zone - V

16 Cost Details 6.2 Lakh

17. Cost for Environmental Protection

Measures

Capital Cost- Rs1.95 /= Lakh

Recurring Cost-Rs.1.08/= Lakh

Source: Site Visit & Mining plan


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1.5 Post-Environmental Clearance Monitoring

For category A projects, it shall be mandatory for the project proponent to make public the Environmental

Clearance granted for their project along with the environmental conditions and safeguards at their cost by

prominently advertising it at least in two local newspapers of the district or state where the project is located

and in addition, this shall also be displayed in the project proponent’s website permanently.

The project management shall submit half-yearly compliance reports in respect of the stipulated prior

environmental clearance terms and conditions on 1st June and 1st December of each calendar year. All such

reports shall be public documents. The latest such compliance report shall be displayed on the web site of the

concerned regulatory authority.

1.6 Generic structure of Environmental Impact Assessment

In terms of the EIA notification of the MoEF dated 14th September 2006 as amended 1st Dec 2009, 4th

April 2011, 13th Dec 2012, 13th March 2013, 9th Sep 2013 &7th Dec 2013 and also the EIA Guidance Manual

for Mining of Minerals (Feb, 2010) of MoEF, the generic structure of the EIA document should be as under:

1. Introduction

2. Project Description

3. Description of the Environment

4. Anticipated Environmental Impact & Mitigation Measures

5. Environmental Monitoring Programme

6. Additional Studies

7. Project Benefits

8. Environmental Management Plan

9. Summary & Conclusion

10. Disclosure of Consultants engaged

1.7 Analysis of Alternatives

Consideration of alternatives to a project proposal is a requirement of EIA process. 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.

1.7.1 Analysis of Alternative sites

Mineral deposits are site specific, and therefore, selection of a mine site has limited alternatives. This is

terrace mining where the material will be lifted manually into truck-trolley.


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1.7.2 Analysis of Alternative Technology

This is a small mine and there is no new technology is involved to extract the minerals. Mining shall be done

by opencast manual method as per laid down procedures and given in approved mining plan.

1.8 Importance to the Country and Region

India is a developing country which required large infrastructure development. Sand, Stone and Bajri mine are

important source of raw materials for Infrastructure. Hence, considering the demand of Sand, Stone and Bajri

& sufficient availability in the area, it is very much necessary to have Sand, Stone and Bajri projects to sustain

Infrastructure project as well as household requirement in the area and to provide employment opportunities to

the locals.

1.9 Scope of EIA Study

The First technical presentation (TOR Presentation) with respect to Environmental Clearance was held on

27th April 2011. The committee has suggested Terms of References (ToR) for preparation of the

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and Environmental Management Plan (EMP), No. J-

11015/20/2011-IA.II (M) dated 20th May2011 which has already been annexed in EIA/EMP Report as

Annexure II.

TOR issued by the committee expired on 20th May 2013. Presentation for TOR extension has been done in the

9th meeing of the Reconstituted Expert Appraisal Committee (Non coal Mining), held on 24th July 2013and the

letter of same is awaited.

M/s Krishna Stone Crusher has got NOC from Gram Panchayat annexed as Annexure III. As per the issued

ToR, all data have been collected and incorporated in this EIA/EMP Report. Following TOR points have been

issued by MoEF, GoI:-

1. A copy of the document in support of the fact that the proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine

should be given.

2. All documents including approved mine plan, EIA and public hearing should be compatible with one

another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its management and

mining technology and should be in the name of the lessee. The mine plan should take into account the

conditions of the mine lease, if any, in terms of distance to be left un-worked from the river flowing

nearby.

3. The impact of other mines and the crusher located within the impact zone should also be taken into

account.


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4. While working out the impacts and their mitigation, the standards prescribed under EP Act, for stone

crushers should be taken into account.

5. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease from lease periphery and the data

contained in the EIA such as waste generation etc should be for the life of the mine / lease period.

6. Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary

and national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological

features should be indicated.

7. Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass pre-operational, operational and

post operational phases and submitted.

8. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant

Reserves (existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should be clearly

indicated, supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary

clearance, if any, as may be applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive

areas as mentioned above, should be obtained from the State Wildlife Department/ Chief Wildlife

Warden under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished.

9. A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery

of the mine lease)] shall be carried out covering both terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna. Details of

flora and fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based on

field survey clearly indicating the Schedule of the fauna present.

10. Impact of change of land use should be given.

11. Impact of mining on the hydrology of the area including water flow in the river adjoining the mine

lease should be brought out. It should also take into account the inundation of mined out area due to

flow of water from the river.

12. R&R plan / compensation details for the project affected people should be furnished. While preparing

the R&R plan, the National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In respect of

SCs / STs and other weaker sections, need based sample survey, family-wise, should be undertaken to

assess their requirement and action programmes prepared accordingly integrating the sectoral

programme of line departments of the State Government.

13. One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air quality (PM10, SO2 and NOx), water

quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ data so collected presented

date-wise in the EIA and EMP report. Site-specific meteorological data should also be collected. The


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location of the monitoring stations should be justified. There should be at least one monitoring station

within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical

composition of PM10, particularly for free silica should be given. The already collected baseline data

could be utilized provided it meets the monitoring protocol.

14. Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project on the air quality of

the area. It should also take into account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of

mineral. The details of the model used and input parameters used for modeling should be provided. The

air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location

of sensitive receptors, if any and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction

may also be indicated on the map. The impact of stone crusher nearby should also be taken into

account.

15. The water requirement for the project, its availability and source is to be furnished. A detailed water

balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the project should be indicated.

16. Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the

project should be provided.

17. Details of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in the project should be given.

18. Impact of the project on the water quality both surface and below ground should be assessed and

necessary safeguard measures, if any required, should be provided.

19. Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether working will intersect groundwater.

Necessary data and documentation in this regard may be provided. In case the working will intersect

groundwater table, a detailed hydro geological study should be undertaken and report furnished.

Necessary permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working below ground water and for

pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished.

20. Details of first order stream, if any passing through lease area and modification/ diversion proposed, if

any and the impact of the same on the hydrology should be brought out.

21. Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, in the project should be provided.

22. Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. should be provided both in AMSL

and BGL. A schematic diagram may also be provided for the same.

23. Quantity of solid waste generation to be estimated and details for its disposal and management should

be provided. The quality, volumes and methodology planned for removal and utilization (preferably

concurrently) of top soil should be indicated. Details of backfilling proposed, if any, should also be


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given. It may be clearly indicated that out of the total waste generated during the mine life, how much

quantity would be backfilled and how much quantity would be disposed off in the form of external

dump (number of dumps, their height, terraces etc. to be brought out).

24. The reclamation plan, post mine land use and progressive greenbelt development plan shall be prepared

in tabular form (prescribed format) and submitted.

25. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project should be indicated. Projected increase in

truck traffic as a result of the project in the present road network (including those outside the project

area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the increased load.

Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other

agencies such as State Government) should be covered.

26. Details of the infrastructure facilities to be provided for the mine workers should be included in the

EIA report.

27. Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and Rehabilitation of mined out area (with plans and

with adequate number of sections) should be given in the EIA report.

28. Phase-wise plan of greenbelt development, plantation and compensatory afforestation should be

charted clearly indicating the area to be covered under plantation and the species to be planted. The

details of plantation already done should be given.

29. Occupational health impact of project should be anticipated and preventive measures initiated.

Details in this regard should be provided. Details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical

medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP. Special attention should be given in

view of the stone crusher nearby.

30. Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community proposed to be

provided by project proponent should be indicated. As far as possible, quantitative dimensions may be

given with time frame for implementation.

31. Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impacts which, should interalia

also include the impact due to change of land use, due to loss of agricultural land and grazing land, if

any, occupational health impacts besides other impacts of the projects. It should also take into account

the impacts due to stone crusher nearby and also provide for preventing the silt from going into the

river.

32. Risk assessment and disaster management plan due to inundation of mine as a result of its location

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33. Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project proponent on the same along with time

bound action plan to implement the same should be provided.

34. Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed by any Court of

Law against the project should be given.

35. The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards implementation of

EMP should clearly be spelt out.

Point No.4

a. A note confirming compliance of the TOR, with cross referencing of the relevant sections /

pages of the EIA report shod be provided

b. All documents may be properly referenced with the index and continuous page numbering.

c. Where data are present in the report especially in tables, the period in which the data were

collected and the sources should be indicated.

d. Where the documents provided are in a language other than English, an English translation

should be provided.

e. The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects as prescribed by the

Ministry shall also be filled and submitted.

f. Approved mine plan along with copy of the approval letter for the proposed capacity should

be submitted

g. While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the

consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4th august ,

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Chapter-2

Project Description

2.0 General

The project involves mining of 50,000 TPA of stone, bajri and sand from old terrace of Beas River and stone and

bajri will be used in a captive stone crushing unit and sand would be sold at mining site directly.

2.1 Physiography / Topography The lease area lies in Paleao terrace area of river Beas. The river is snow/rain fed and it originates at a height of

4000 meters above MSL near Beas Khad on Rohtang Top. The Highest catchment peak runs in NW-SE direction.

The highest point of mining lease area is 297 meter above mean sea level and lowest point is 296 meter above

mean sea level. The upper surface in terrace area is covered with sandy loam soil where small bushes are present.

The project area has gentle slope; the topography is not likely to change much as remaining silt material will be

filled back.

The lease area is part of old terrace of Beas River downstream. In general the area is a part of Siwalik hills. The

ongoing erosion and tectonic activity has greatly affected the topography of the Siwaliks. Their present-day

morphology is comprised of hogback ridges, consequent, subsequent, obsequent, and resequent valleys of various

orders, gullies, choes (seasonal streams), earth-pillars, rilled earth buttresses of conglomerate formations, semi-

circular choe-divides, talus cones, colluvial cones, water-gaps, and choe terraces. Associated badlands features

include the lack of vegetation, steep slopes, high drainage density, and rapid erosion rates. To the south of the

Siwaliks are the Indo-Gangetic plains.

The Beas valley is about five kilometers wide in this area. The width of the Beas valley increase as it flows

towards North West for about 18 kilometers from the lease area and then takes an elbow turn toward south and

then towards South-west into the Plains of Punjab.

Ridges:

In the SSE is the sub watershed ridge dividing the Kamli Devi Khad catchment from plains of Punjab. The

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turn to South East to point 467 and 635. This ridge and surrounding area is covered by Bindraban Reserve

Forest and Nand Bir Reserve Forest.

The eastern side the Kamahi Devi Khad catchment has a divider ridge running NNW - SSE with peaks point

marked at 616, ∆ 687 and ∆ 724. On the east, the ridge drains into Sohan Khad, a tributary of Beas River.

In the eastern catchment of Sohan Khad (right bank) the ridge with point 428, ∆ 470 and ∆ 575 is watershed

divider with Ghamir Khad catchment.and the area is covered by Sansarpur Reserve Forest.

In the east is Beas River with Samlian Reserve Forest in the north of it. These areas have crisscrossing ridges

with several khads draining it. The prominent ridge points in north east of the lease area are ∆ 560, 519, 479,

409, 486, 480, 460, 512, ∆ 568 and 442 with several patches of protected Forests.

Drainage: The Beas River and its tributaries drain the area around the mining lease.

In the Southeast about 15 kilometers from the lease area is the Pong Dam impounding the waters of Beas

River. The Pong Dam, also known as the Beas Dam, is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Beas River just

upstream of Talwara.The purpose of the dam is water storage for irrigation and hydroelectric power

generation. The lake created by the dam, Maharana Pratap Sagar, is a renowned bird sanctuary. It is about

15kilometers from the lease boundary.

In the south the area is drained by Kamahi di Khad and Sohan Khad and their tributaries.

In the north and north east the Siwalik Hills are drained by Jakhbari Khad, Kusnager di Khad, Sukar di Khad,

Gandhiri di Khad and Sanjuwan di Khad in to the Beas River.

In the west the undulating land merges into Punjab Plains.

2.2 Location

The proposed mining site is located near the Beas River on its old terrace falling in Mauza Riyali, Tahsil Fatehpur,

and District Kangra of Himachal Pradesh.

The mine lease area covered by Survey of India Toposheet No. 43 P/16 and 44M/13 and details of leased out area

are as follows.

TABLE - 2.2.1 DETAILS OF MINE LEASE AREA

Khasra No. Area In Ha. Status Owner of Land Kism Mauza

2593,2594,2595/2 13.0076 Kabja samve Private Gair Mumkin Nadi Riyali

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embankment_dam

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beas_River

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talwara

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroelectric

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maharana_Pratap_Sagar


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Location coordinate values

Latitude - 310 01’ 21.2” N to 320 01’ 11.6” N

Longitude - 750 48’ 38.9” E to 750 48’ 38” E


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Figure:- 2.2.2: Location of mine lease area on Survey of India toposheet (44M/13 & 43P/16)


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2.3 Geology

2.3.1 Regional Geology

Geology of Himachal Pradesh can be broadly divided into two major geo-tectonic zones viz. the Lesser Himalayan

tectogen in the south and the Tethys Himalayan Tectogen in the north. These two tectonic zones are juxtaposed

with each other along a major tectonic break collectively designated as Main Central Thrust in the sense defined by

Srikantia (1988). Mandi District lying within the Lesser Himalaya and the Shiwalik Foothill comprises rocks

ranging in age from Proterozoic to Quaternary. The oldest rocks are of undifferentiated Proterozoic age,

comprising canrbonaceous phyllite, schist, gneiss, quartzite and marble. The Ghoghar Dhar (Undifferentiated

Proterozoic age) occurs as an intrusive body within the Chail Group of rock. This granite body is well foliated and

composed of gneisses, granite with minor aplite and basic veinlets.

The Sundernagar Group of Rocks of Meso- Proterozoic age is represented by quartzite with basic flows. The Shali

Group of Rocks (Meso- Proterozoic) Comprising limestone, dolomite (at places stromatolytic), slate, & quartzite.

The Subathu consists mainly, of olive green shales and grey shales. At the top, a band of white quartzite is

exposed; this band of white quartzite has been taken as the marker, defining the top of the Subathu sequence. The

thick sequence of brackish and fresh water sediments immediately succeeding the fossiliferous marine Subathu are

classified as Dharamshala Formation .The Dharamshala Formation are widely exposed in the Mandi

parautochthon, further west in the autochthon, these rocks are exposed, in the core of the Sarkaghat anticline. The

Shiwalik Group of Middle Miocene of Early Pleistocene age comprises coarse clastic fluviatile deposits of

sandstone, clay and conglomerates. The Quaternary sediments ( Older Alluvium and Newer Alluvium) along

prominent channels consisting of sand, silt, clay, pebbles and cobbles occurring along present channels of Middle

to Late Pleistone and Holocene age.

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Table-2.3.1

Stratigraphy of the Region

S. No Formation Rocks

1 Newer Alluvium

Channel Alluvium

Grey micaceous, fine to coarse grained sand, silt, clay, boulders, cobbles

and pebbles of sandstone and quartzite

2 Upper Siwalik Predominantly massive conglomerate with red and orange clay as matrix

and minor sandstone and earthy buff and brown claystone

3 Middle Siwalik Massive Sandstone with minor conglomerate and local variegated

claystone

4 Lower Siwalik Alternation of fine to medium- grained sporadically pebbly sandstone,

calcareous cement and prominent chocolate and medium maroon

claystone in the middle part

5 Upper Dharamshala Medium to fine grained, hard, bluish grey and massive Sandstone, green

clay and siltstone

6 Lower Dharamshala Hard, grey, well bedded and high mica content sandstone

7 Chail Formation Slate, Phyllite and Schist

8 Dhauladhar Granitoid Mylonitic Gneiss, Slate, Phyllite

2.3.2 Local Geology

The geology of the catchment area is very important from the point of view of the fact that entire terrace has

derived deposits from the catchment and nature of stones, bajri and sand etc was dependent upon the type rocks in

the catchment.

Dharamshala Group

Dharmsala Group is divided into two Formations:

1 Upper Dharmsala

2 Lower Dharmsala

The thick sequence of brackish and fresh water sediments immediately succeeding the fossilliferous marine

Subathu formation is the Dharamshala Formation. The Dharamshala Formation are widely exposed in the Mandi

parautochthon, further west in the autochthon, these rocks are exposed, in the core of the Sarkaghat anticline.

This highly folded and faulted sequence of Dharamshala aggregating to about 4000 meter displays a contrasting

topography with that of younger and softer Siwalik rocks. The thick, hard and highly competent Dharamshala

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Siwalik Group

The Siwalik deposits are one of the most comprehensively studied fluvial sequences in the world. They comprise

mudstones, sandstones, and coarsely bedded conglomerates laid down when the region was a vast basin during

Middle Miocene, to Upper Pleistocene times. The sediments were deposited by rivers flowing southwards from the

Greater Himalayas, resulting in extensive multi-ordered drainage systems. Following this deposition, the sediments

were uplifted through intense tectonic regimes (commencing in Upper Miocene times), subsequently resulting in a

unique topographical entity - the Siwalik Hills. The Siwaliks are divided stratigraphically into three major

Subgroups - Lower, Middle, and Upper. These Subgroups are further divided into individual Formations that are

all laterally and vertically exposed today in varying linear and random patterns.

Ongoing erosion and tectonic activity has greatly affected the topography of the Siwaliks. Their present-day

morphology is comprised of hogback ridges, consequent, subsequent, obsequent, and resquent valleys of various

orders, gullies, choes (seasonal streams), and earth-pillars, filled earth buttresses of conglomerate formations, semi-

circular choe-divides, talus cones, colluvial cones, water-gaps, and choe terraces. Associated badlands features

include the lack of vegetation, steep slopes, high drainage density, and rapid erosion rates.

In the advent of Neogene a depression was formed in front of the rising mountains (Proto- Himalaya).

This depression becomes a repository of a thick sequence of molassic sediments of the Siwalik. The Siwalik Group

comprising conglomerates friable micaceous sandstone, siltstone and clay-stone.

The conglomerates in general are poorly cemented but at places they are very hard. These consist mainly of

pebbles and cobbles of quartzite. The stray pebbles of granite, limestone, sandstone, breccias and lumps of clay-

stone are also observed at places. Often the size of pebbles is large enough to be called as Boulders. The

conglomerates not only occur as regular band but also as lenticular bands alternative with micaceous sandstone and

clay-beds. The sediments were bought down 2 to 25 million years ago by the numerous fast flowing rivers issuing

forth from rapidly Rising Mountain mass of the Himalaya, in the north.

The Siwalik Group is divisible into three sub-groups respectively the Lower, Middle and Upper on the basis of the

litho-stratigraphy as given in the table (Table 2.3.1)

Newer Alluvium

Newer Alluvium is composed of cyclic sequence of grey, micaceous, fine to coarse grained sand, silt, boulders,

cobble, pebble and clays. Newer alluvium exposed as point bar/channel bars within the active channels.

2.3.3 Geology of the mine lease area

The leased out area forms a part of the terrace comprising boulders, cobbles, pebbles, bajri, sand and clay deposit

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The area comprises predominantly the quartzite Boulders, Sand and bajri of Sand, stone.The boulders are white,

spotted white, greenish white, pink, purple and dark green in color.

Table-2.3.2

Litho-units exposed in the area

Formation Group Lithology Age

Newer Alluvium

Channel

Alluvium

Grey micaceous, fine to

coarse grained sand, silt, clay

& boulders

Quaternary

Terrace Alluvium

Cyclic sequence of grey

micaceous sand, silt, clay,

cobbles, pebbles, stones and

boulders

Nature of the Boulder/ Cobble/ Sand

The area lying with in the old terrace of the River Beas derived its deposits of stone, bajri, sand etc from the

catchment area of the Beas River.

The deposit comprises quartzite, sand and fraction of granite, limestone and breccias- fragments. The boulders are

white, spotted white, greenish white, pink, purple and dark green in colour. Quartzite fragments are rounded, sub-

rounded and discoidal in shape having smooth surface. The size varies from gravel to boulder. Thickness of the

deposit is considerably deep in the area.

2.4 Mine able Reserves, Quality and Anticipated Life of the Mine

The geological reserve of stone, bajri, sand (87%), and waste silt and clay (13%) up to a depth of five meters have

been calculated to a tune of 877500 metric tons from 298 meters surface level to 296, but mine able reserves are

restrained to 378000 metric tons. Though the deposits of stone, bajri and sand persists up to a depth of more than

20 meters in the area but geological deposits as well as mine able deposits have been estimated to the depth of 296

meters level as the mining is to be restrained up to this level. The final pit limit is restrained to 296 meters and the

final slope angle would be gentler than 45⁰ on all sides of the pit. The Mine site Geological cross sections plan is

enclosed in approved mining plan at Annexure – VI.

To excavate the reserves two benches are formed and the bench heights varying from one meter to 1.5 meters. The

details of bench wise deposits given in below Table-2.4.1


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Table – 2.4.1

Details of bench wise deposits

Bench Bench Level Boulders Bajri Sand Silt clay Total

First 297 m 75240 53460 43560 19800 5940 198000

Second 296 m 68400 48600 39600 18000 5400 180000

Total

143640 102060 83160 37800 11340 378000

Anticipated life of the Mine:

The anticipated life of the mine is expected to be 7.56 years with the production capacity of 50,000 MTPA.

2.5 Details of Mining

2.5.1. Year wise development for the first five years

The proposed rate of optimum production, every year, would be about 50,000 metric tons of stone, Bajri and sand

material to be excavated and averagely 6880 metric tons of waste in the form of silt and clay which will be used for

back filling the pits. 50,000 metric tons of commercially sale able stone, bajri and sand would be moved.

2.5.2. Year wise production for First five years

The production proposed during five years of mining according to approved mining plan is as given in the table

2.5.1

Table-2.5.1

Production details for first five years

Year Boulders Bajri Sand Total

First Year 17480 12420 10120 40020

Second Year 19760 14040 11440 45240

Third year 19760 14040 11440 45240

Fourth year 21900 15500 12650 50050

Fifth year 21900 15500 12650 50050

Total 100800 71500 58300 230600

Though the demand for construction aggregate would increase in the future the production rate per years will

remain at optimum level of about 50,000 metric tons of material including stone, bajri and sand from the lease

area.

A site within the mining area has been designated as per the approved mining plan to store the waste silt and clay

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dump would be spread over the abandoned parts of first bench and waste of the second bench would also be spread

over the abandoned bench. Finally the entire waste would be spread over the second bench.

Thus the entire waste of 34400 metric tons would be spread over the exhausted benches and the land being private

land; it would be used either for agricultural purpose or for commercial plantation.

The generation of waste during first five years of mining according to approved mining plan is as given in the table

2.5.2 below:

Table-2.5.2 Details of waste generation in five years.

Year Silt Clay Total

First Year 4600 1380 5980

Second Year 5200 1560 6760

Third year 5200 1560 6760

Fourth year 5750 1700 7450

Fifth year 5750 1700 7450

Total 26500 7900 34400

The bench wise waste generation according the approved mining plan for entire life of the mine is given in table no

2.5.3

Table-2.5.3

Bench wise waste generation

Bench Level Silt clay

297 m 19800 5940

296 m 18000 5400

Total 37800 11340

From the above table we can observe that the total waste generation in above two benches is 49140 metric tonnes.

2.5.3. Proposed method of mining

It is an open cast mine, bench wise mining will be undertaken manually. No mining machinery shall be deployed.

The material is sorted manually at mining site and sand is separated from stone and bajri. Stone and bajri shall be

transported to the Crusher for crushing and Sand will be sold in the open market.


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2.5.4. Conceptual mining plan

Reserves: The geological reserve of stone, bajri, sand (87%), and waste silt and clay (13%) up to a depth of five

metres have been calculated to a tune of 877500 metric tons from 298 metres surface level to 296 but mine able

reserves of stone, bajri and sand are restrained to 378000 metric tons.

Pit Depth: Though the deposits of stone, bajri and sand persists up to a depth of more than 20 meters in the area

but geological deposits as well as mine able deposits have been estimated to the depth of 296 meters level as the

mining is to be restrained up to this level.

Pit Wall Angle: The final pit limit is restrained to 296 meters and the final slope angle would be gentler than 45⁰

on all sides of the pit.

Waste Disposal: A site within the mining area has been designated as per the approved mining plan to store the

waste silt and clay during the mining of first bench. After the first bench is exploited fully / exhausted the waste

material from the dump would be spread over the abandoned parts of first bench and waste of the second bench

would also be spread over the abandoned bench. Finally the entire waste would be spread over the second bench.

Reclamation: Thus the entire waste of 34400 metric tons would be spread over the exhausted benches and the land

being private land it would be used either for agricultural purpose or for commercial plantation.

The conceptual mining plan (ultimate pit plan) is enclosed in mining plan at Annexure – X

2.6 Use of Mineral

The material is sorted manually at mining site and sand is separated from stone and bajri. Stone and bajri shall be

transported to the crusher for crushing and sand will be sold in the market.

2.7 Mineral Transportation

The lease area is having gentle slope with less than the one degree moreover the pit depth would be maximum of

one and a half metres with six metres width, therefore tracks for the trucks and trolley tractors can be easily

maintained.

The loaded tractor trolleys / tipper trucks would carry the material to the crusher site, which is being set up

adjoining to the lease boundary. About 167 metric tons of stone, bajri and sand would be required to be moved

daily. Three tipper trucks will be able to move this material to the crusher site.

2.8 Site Services

In view of the fact that the project is a small mine it will not need much specialized facilities in the mining area.

However, following site services will be provided near the mine and shared with the crusher operations.

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• Rest Shelter.

• Latrine/Urinal.

• First aid station.

• Store for mining equipment.

Proposed Infrastructure

As the project will be enlisting local workers for the mining as well as for transportation of minerals no

infrastructure for their residential purposes is needed.

As about four tractor trolleys/tipper trucks will be engaged in the transportation of minerals to the

adjoining crusher site, no existing public road would be utilized.

The drinking water supply to the worker will be provided from existing local water supply system.

The latrine / urinal with the mine rest shelter will have its own septic tank.

No mining/industrial/solid waste requiring special management would be generated.

Power supply to the Mine office and other facilities will be drawn from the local power supply lines of HP

State electricity Board.

2.9 Employment Potential

The mining activity in the lease area will thus give direct employment to about 12 persons engaged in extraction of

stone, bajri and sand; loading of material into tractor trolleys and tipper trucks. The stone and bajri shall be

transported to the crusher. Thus, for transportation of material drivers and equal number of helpers shall be

engaged. At the crusher skilled and semiskilled workers are deployed. Moreover, the construction industry using

the raw material from the mine will generate employment for more than 40 skilled and semi-skilled workers. Thus,

the production of construction aggregates, such as sand stone and bajri has tremendous impact on multiple

generation of employment in downstream activities.

Mine Munshi (Clerk) - 1

Drivers - 3

Helpers - 3

Skilled persons - 2

Unskilled - 3

2.10 Water Requirement and Source

The water requirement for the mining activity such as water sprinkling on the haulage roads and green

belt development will be met from local water bodies by tankers and drinking water will be provided by

bore well present at the crusher site. No treatment facility is proposed for domestic waste water due to less

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Table-2.10.1

Water Requirement Details

S. No. Activities Average Demand (m3/day)

Peak demand (m3/day)

1. Dust suppression 0.8 1.2

2. Drinking water at mine site 0.1 0.15

3. Domestic 0.2 0.25

4. Green Belt 0.4 0.7

Total 1.5 2.3


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Chapter-3

Description of the Environment

3.1 Introduction

A regional background to the baseline data is being presented at the very onset, which will help in

better appreciation of micro-level field data, generated on several environmental and ecological

attributes of the study area. The base line status of the project environs is described section wise for

better understanding of the broad-spectrum conditions. The baseline environment quality represents the

background environmental scenario of various environmental components such as air, noise, land,

ecological and socio-economic status of the study area. Field monitoring studies to evaluate the base

line status of the project site were carried out covering March, April and May, 2011 in compliance with

CPCB guidelines. The key plan for detailed Environmental Baseline study is finalized based on

standard guidelines of MoEF and CPCB. The local topography and meteorological conditions of the

study area are taken into consideration while preparing the key plan.

3.2 Introduction

Study area at a glance

The study area is 10 km radius known as buffer zone and it has been measured from the boundary of

the mines site in every direction. The buffer zone area falls in Kangra district.

General Particulars:

Village : Riyali

Tehsil : Fatehpur

District : Kangra

State : Himachal Pradesh

Latitude : 320 01’ 21.2” N to 320 01’ 11.6” N

Longitude : 750 48’ 38.9”E to 750 48’ 38”E

Demography (within 10km radius of the project site)-As per Census-2001

Total Population : 19524

Literacy Rate : 68.51%

Workers : 4020

Total Household : 3815


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Figure 3.1 Key Plan Map


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3.3 LAND ENVIRONMENT

This section includes the study of natural features like topography, climate etc. Land use/ Land cover

map.

Topography

The proposed area is a bed of river which is flat. The difference of the highest & the lowest elevation of

the area is about 1 meters. The lease area is surrounded mostly by forests.

CLIMATE

The climate of the district varies from sub-trophical to sub-humid. Winter varies from December to

February and summer extends from March to June while July to September are rainy months. The

average rainfall in the district occurs between July to September. Snow fall is received in the higher

reaches of Dhauladhar ranges.

Average minimum and maximum temperature 3°C and 45°C

3.4 Land use Studies

Studies on land use aspects of eco-system play an imperative role in identifying susceptible issues and

to take appropriate action to uphold Ecological equilibrium in the region. The main objective of this

section is to provide a baseline status of the study area covering 10-km radius around the proposed plant

site so that temporal changes due to the industrial activities on the surroundings can be assessed in

future.

3.4.1 Objectives

The objectives of land use studies are:

To determine the present land use pattern;

To ascertain the temporal changes in land use pattern due to construction and operation phase;

and

To scrutinize the impacts on land use due to proposed plant activities in the study area.

3.4.2 Methodology

The land use of the study area is studied and analyzed by using the latest available satellite imagery from

National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad.

3.4.3 Land Use Pattern

The study area of 10 km around the plant boundary is considered in the land use pattern study. For

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geographical area of all settlements covered within the study area is considered. For this land use study

multi spectral, high resolution (LISS-IV) satellite image of Resourcesat-2 is taken. The False Color

Composite (FCC) image is given below in Figure-3.2.1

The land use is classified into eight types and details are given below with area covered by each class in

Hectares. The land-use pattern of the study area is given in Table-3.2.1 and shown in Fig 3.2.1.

TABLE-3.2.1

LANDUSE PATTERN IN THE STUDY AREA

S No Land use Land Cover Class Area in Ha Area in %

1 Agriculture Land 132.59 42.23

2 Fallow Land 24.27 7.73

3 Scrub Land 22.13 7.05

4 Forest Land 105.66 33.66

5 Barren Land 3.19 1.01

6 Built up Area 9.08 2.89

7 Sand 13.54 4.31

8 Water Bodies 3.47 1.11

Total 313.94 100.00

Source: Satellite Imagery from NRSC, Hyderabad.


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FIGURE – 3.2.1: SATELLITE IMAGE(FCC) OF 10KM RADIUS BUFFER ZONE


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FIGURE-3.2.2: LAND USE & LAND COVER OF 10KM RADIUS BUFFER ZONE


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3.5 METHODS FOR MONITORING

Table 3.2: Methods adopted for PM10, SO2 and NOX (as NO2)

Parameters Technique Technical Protocol

PM10 Gravimetric

method IS 5182 (Part-XXIII)

Sulphur Dioxide West and

Geake IS-5182 (Part-II)

Nitrogen Oxide Jacob &

Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-VI)

3.6 Climatology and Meteorology

The meteorological data helps for appropriate interpretation of the baseline status of the study area as

well as for input into prediction models to evaluate air quality dispersion. Chronological data on

meteorological parameters also plays an important role in identifying the general meteorological

regime of the region. The year may broadly be divided into three seasons:

Winter season : October to Mid-March

Summer Season : Mid-March to June

Rainy season : July to September

3.6.1 Methodology

The methodology adopted for monitoring surface observations is as per the standard norms laid down

by Bureau of Indian Standards (IS: 8829) and India Meteorological Department (IMD). Automatic

Meteorological station has been installed near to the proposed project site.

3.6.2 Meteorological Data Recorded at Proposed Project Site

Meteorology plays a vital role in affecting the dispersion of pollutants. Since meteorological factors

show wide fluctuations with time, meaningful interpretations can be drawn only from long term

reliable data. The source of such data is the Indian meteorological Department (IMD), which

maintains a network of meteorological stations at several important locations. The nearest stations

(Pong reservoir) to the study area are located at 28 Km. from mine site.

Meteorological Data

The data recorded near mine site for the study period March 2011 to May 2011 are summarized in

table 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5.


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TABLE -3.3

Average Meteorological data recorded at mine site in March 2011

Date Wind Direction(Deg) Temp(Deg C) R Humidity (%) Speed(Km/hr)

04.03.2011 152 18.6 66.7 1.3

05.03.2011 164 19.2 65.9 1.6

06.03.2011 145 19.9 66.3 1.2

07.03.2011 172 19.3 65.8 1.5

08.03.2011 204 19.0 66.5 1.2

09.03.2011 150 17.9 66.2 1.7

10.03.2011 166 18.0 65.7 1.5

11.03.2011 172 18.9 68.6 1.4

12.03.2011 168 19.0 67.3 1.3

13.03.2011 158 20.0 66.7 1.2

14.03.2011 162 21.6 64.6 1.4

15.03.2011 166 22.4 62.8 1.3

16.03.2011 164 22.6 63.8 1.0

17.03.2011 151 22.4 70.7 0.9

18.03.2011 153 24.1 64.8 1.1

19.03.2011 109 22.0 66.1 3.2

20.03.2011 157 20.9 55.5 1.6

21.03.2011 164 20.5 54.7 1.1

22.03.2011 173 21.2 58.0 1.1

23.03.2011 169 22.1 56.8 1.1

24.03.2011 175 22.1 59.5 1.2

25.03.2011 161 23.3 58.3 1.4

26.03.2011 150 23.6 60.5 1.4

27.03.2011 173 25.4 52.3 1.4

28.03.2011 152 25.5 40.0 2.6

29.03.2011 123 22.7 54.5 1.8

30.03.2011 162 21.4 55.7 1.0

31.03.2011 144 21.8 52.9 1.3


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TABLE-3.4

Average Meteorological data recorded at mine site in April 2011


01.04.2011 168 19.0 48.2 3.7

02.04.2011 179 18.6 47.6 3.1

03.04.2011 205 17.4 51.3 2.5

04.04.2011 196 18.6 52.7 4.5

05.04.2011 145 17.5 49.9 3.1

06.04.2011 221 19.3 47.3 4.6

07.04.2011 171 21.3 47.2 1.4

08.04.2011 172 22.1 44.8 1.0

09.04.2011 115 15.3 68.0 1.4

10.04.2011 151 21.7 49.9 1.5

11.04.2011 177 22.3 53.8 2.6

12.04.2011 120 24.7 46.1 2.9

13.04.2011 146 24.4 48.5 1.1

14.04.2011 160 24.3 47.0 1.1

15.04.2011 169 24.1 54.3 1.3

16.04.2011 203 25.6 55.0 2.0

17.04.2011 117 22.8 67.0 4.0

18.04.2011 106 22.0 60.9 2.7

19.04.2011 119 20.3 65.5 2.0

20.04.2011 174 23.6 49.8 0.8

21.04.2011 138 24.4 43.7 1.3

22.04.2011 149 23.8 46.9 1.1

23.04.2011 142 25.8 43.6 1.3

24.04.2011 148 27.4 45.1 1.1

25.04.2011 156 28.5 44.7 1.4

26.04.2011 141 28.4 46.6 1.8

27.04.2011 146 28.4 48.9 1.2

28.04.2011 152 29.3 49.3 0.9

29.04.2011 143 29.5 43.4 1.2

30.04.2011 125 29.8 37.2 2.4


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TABLE-3.5

Average Meteorological data recorded at mine site in May 2011


01.05.2011 155 28.6 36.6 2.6

02.05.2011 150 29.0 37.9 1.4

03.05.2011 158 30.4 38.7 1.2

04.05.2011 178 31.6 33.5 3.1

05.05.2011 165 31.6 30.9 1.8

06.05.2011 118 26.6 53.5 2.2

07.05.2011 155 27.8 42.1 1.4

08.05.2011 164 28.8 38.7 1.3

09.05.2011 182 31.0 32.2 2.3

10.05.2011 165 30.1 36.2 2.3

11.05.2011 185 30.9 33.1 1.9

12.05.2011 209 31.8 25.9 3.2

13.05.2011 186 31.4 25.5 1.7

14.05.2011 149 30.3 29.6 1.9

15.05.2011 162 31.7 28.7 1.8

16.05.2011 153 32.2 31.5 1.7

17.05.2011 151 32.3 32.2 2.8

18.05.2011 125 33.3 28.7 1.4

19.05.2011 140 33.2 32.5 1.8

20.05.2011 139 31.6 39.0 2.7

21.05.2011 159 30.8 36.8 2.0

22.05.2011 119 27.3 47.7 2.8

23.05.2011 159 29.5 40.6 1.3

24.05.2011 150 31.8 40.1 2.0

25.05.2011 102 32.1 35.8 3.6

26.05.2011 250 32.5 34.2 1.2

27.05.2011 118 25.4 65.0 3.8

Percentage frequencies of wind in 16 directions have been computed from the recorded data during the

study period [March, 2011 to May, 2011] for 24 hourly intervals to plot wind rose. Fig – 3.4.1

represents the wind pattern of the study period.


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Wind pattern during the study period

The predominant wind direction during this period was from SE to NW. Wind speeds during this

period were varying between 0.8 – 4.6 m/s.

MARCH -2011 APRIL -2011

MAY -2011

FIGURE-3.4.1

SITE SPECIFIC WIND ROSE


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3.7 BASELINE DATA

AIR ENVIRONMENT

1. Ambient Air Quality

The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring was to evaluate the existing air quality of the area.

This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality during the

operation of the proposed mine.

This section describes the selection of sampling locations, methodology adopted for sampling, analytical

techniques and frequency of sampling. The results of monitoring carried out for study period March,

April and May, 2011 is presented in Table-3.5.4 to Table-3.5.7

3.7.1 Methodology adopted for Air Quality Survey

The baseline status of the air quality in the study area has been assessed through a scientifically

designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The design of monitoring network in the air quality

surveillance program has been based on the following considerations:

Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale;

Topography of the study area;

Representatives of regional background air quality for obtaining baseline status; and

Representatives of likely impact areas.

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were set up at four locations with due consideration

to the above mentioned points. Table-3.7.1 gives the details of environmental setting around each

monitoring station and their distances with reference to the proposed mine. The AAQM locations are

depicted in Figure–3.7.1.

TABLE - 3.7.1

DETAILS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING LOCATIONS

Station

Codes Location

Distance from

Mine [Km]

Direction

A-1 At Site -- -

A-2 Village Riyali 2.4 SSE

A-3 Village Bela Thakran 2.2 SSW

A-4 Village Nangal 5.8 S

A-5 Village Punal 7.2 SE


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FIGURE-3.7.1

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY SAMPLING LOCATIONS


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3.7.2 Frequency and Parameters for Sampling

Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two days per week at four

locations covering one complete season except monsoon (CPCB guidelines). The ambient air quality

parameters along with their frequency of sampling are given in Table-3.5.2.

TABLE-3.5.2

MONITORED PARAMETERS AND FREQUENCY OF SAMPLING

Parameters Sampling Frequency

Respirable Particulate Matter 24 hourly sample twice a week for a season except monsoon

Sulphur dioxide (SO2) 24 hourly sample twice a week for a season except monsoon

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) 24 hourly sample twice a week for a season except monsoon

3.7.3 Instruments used for Sampling

Respirable dust samplers (RDS) were used for monitoring of Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM)/PM10

and gaseous pollutants like SO2 and NOx.

3.7.4 Sampling and Analytical Techniques

Sampling and analysis was done as per guidelines issued by CPCB/MoEF. The techniques used for

ambient air quality monitoring and technical protocols are given in Table-3.5.3.

TABLE-3.7.3

TECHNIQUES USED FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

Sr. No. Parameter Technique Technical Protocol

1. Respirable Suspended

Particulate Matter / PM 10

Respirable Dust Sampler

(Gravimetric method)

IS-5182 (Part-XXIII)

2. Sulphur Dioxide Modified West and Gaeke IS-5182 (Part-II)

3. Nitrogen Oxide Jacob & Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-VI)

3.7.5 Presentation of Results

The analysis results for the study period are presented in detail in Table-3.5.4 to Table-3.5.7. Various

statistical parameters like 98th percentile, average, maximum and minimum values have been computed

from the observed raw data for all the AAQ monitoring stations. The summary of these results for all the

locations is presented in Table-3.5.8. These are compared with the standards prescribed by Central

Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for rural and residential zone.


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TABLE-3.7.4

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS –MINE SITE

Name of Project : Krishna Stone Crusher Location: Mine Site

Parameters PM10 µg/m3

SO2

µg/m3 NOx

µg/m3

Standards 100.0 Max 80.0 Max 80.0 Max March – 2011

04-05/3/2011 36.5 5.2 8.2

08-09/3/2011 39.5 4.9 9.3

12-13/3/2011 42.1 5.3 10.1

14-15/3/2011 35.2 4.3 8.6

19-20/3/2011 39.9 4.8 9.6

21-22/3/2011 33.2 4.5 8.3

26-27/3/2011 36.2 5.3 9.3

28-29/3/2011 41.3 5.8 10.6

April – 2011 01-02/4/2011 35.9 4.9 8.3

03-04/4/2011 38.6 5.3 9.9

08-09/4/2011 41.2 4.5 10.3

10-11/4/2011 37.2 4.1 9.2

15-16/4/2011 39.6 5.3 11.6

17-18/4/2011 36.4 5.5 9.6

22-23/4/2011 39.8 4.9 10.3

24-25/4/2011 42.3 4.1 8.9

May – 2011 01-02/5/2011 39.5 4.6 8.9

04-05/5/2011 34.6 5.1 9.6

09-10/5/2011 35.6 5.3 8.3

12-13/5/2011 39.2 4.5 10.3

15-16/5/2011 40.3 5.3 9.5

17-18/5/2011 35.3 4.5 10.2

22-23/5/2011 34.5 5.1 9.1

24-25/5/2011 39.9 5.6 11.6

Max 42.3 5.8 11.6 Min 33.2 4.1 8.2 Average 38.1 4.9 9.6 98th Percentile 42.3 5.8 11.6


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TABLE-3.7.5

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS – VILLAGE RIYALI

Name of Project :Krishna Stone Crusher Location: Riyali village

PM10 µg/m3

SO2

µg/m3 NOx

µg/m3 Standards 100.0 Max 80.0 Max 80.0 Max

March – 2011 04-05/3/2011 39.9 5.6 10.8

08-09/3/2011 42.6 6.1 9.5

12-13/3/2011 44.2 6.2 9.2

14-15/3/2011 35.9 5.3 11.3

19-20/3/2011 36.5 5.5 8.9

21-22/3/2011 39.8 6.5 8.2

26-27/3/2011 41.2 4.6 9.3

28-29/3/2011 34.2 4.1 10.6

April – 2011 01-02/4/2011 39.2 4.9 7.9

03-04/4/2011 42.1 5.3 9.8

08-09/4/2011 46.9 5.5 12.1

10-11/4/2011 40.2 5.7 10.3

15-16/4/2011 39.2 4.8 9.2

17-18/4/2011 34.6 5.3 8.1

22-23/4/2011 40.1 4.9 9.3

24-25/4/2011 38.5 5.8 12.2

01-02/5/2011 33.6 6.2 9.2

May – 2011 04-05/5/2011 41.3 6.3 11.3

09-10/5/2011 39.5 4.8 8.9

12-13/5/2011 35.6 5.4 9.3

15-16/5/2011 38.3 5.2 10.6

17-18/5/2011 34.1 4.6 9.2

22-23/5/2011 32.9 4.9 8.9

24-25/5/2011 38.3 5.2 8.1



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TABLE-3.7.6

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS –VILLAGE BELA THAKRAN

Name of Project :Krishna Stone Crusher Location: Bela Thakran

PM10 µg/m3

SO2

µg/m3 NOx


March – 2011 05-06/3/2011 39.0 4.4 11.4

09-10/3/2011 35.3 5.7 12.7

13-14/3/2011 40.3 5.1 11.1

15-16/3/2011 33.6 4.5 12.0

20-21/3/2011 35.2 6.2 14.2

23-24/3/2011 38.3 5.4 12.4

27-28/3/2011 38.9 6.0 11.0

29-31/3/2011 33.2 6.5 13.5

April – 2011 02-03/4/2011 39.3 5.3 10.7

04-05/4/2011 40.9 6.2 12.3

09-10/4/2011 36.8 5.4 9.2

11-12/4/2011 42.1 5.9 8.9

16-17/4/2011 33.5 4.6 10.6

18-19/4/2011 39.2 5.9 12.9

23-24/4/2011 38.8 5.1 13.1

25-26/4/2011 32.5 5.9 10.9

02-03/5/2011 37.4 6.2 10.2

May – 2011 05-06/5/2011 32.5 5.4 10.9

11-12/5/2011 38.9 5.0 11.1

13-14/5/2011 33.9 4.5 9.9

16-17/5/2011 40.6 4.4 10.2

18-19/5/2011 43.3 5.2 11.5

23-24/5/2011 35.2 5.5 11.0

25-26/5/2011 41.3 4.8 8.7



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TABLE-3.7.7

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS – VILLAGE NANGAL

Name of Project :Krishna Stone Crusher Location: Nangal

PM10 µg/m3

SO2

µg/m3 NOx


March – 2011 05-06/3/2011 29.3 4.0 7.0

09-10/3/2011 32.9 5.1 8.1

13-14/3/2011 36.2 5.8 8.8

15-16/3/2011 39.1 4.2 8.6

20-21/3/2011 40.3 5.6 10.6

23-24/3/2011 36.9 4.2 11.2

27-28/3/2011 35.5 5.0 12.0

29-31/3/2011 39.8 5.7 10.7

April – 2011 02-03/4/2011 39.1 5.4 9.9

04-05/4/2011 35.3 4.6 10.3

09-10/4/2011 31.9 4.9 11.2

11-12/4/2011 36.4 4.4 9.3

16-17/4/2011 32.4 5.2 13.8

18-19/4/2011 38.9 5.9 8.9

23-24/4/2011 40.3 4.6 9.2

25-26/4/2011 35.6 5.1 8.6

02-03/5/2011 38.7 5.6 9.6

May – 2011 05-06/5/2011 30.4 4.2 10.2

11-12/5/2011 38.9 5.0 11.0

13-14/5/2011 33.3 5.7 12.7

16-17/5/2011 34.9 5.3 9.2

18-19/5/2011 38.9 5.9 9.5

23-24/5/2011 39.5 4.9 9.1

25-26/5/2011 34.8 5.3 9.5



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TABLE-3.7.8

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS – VILLAGE PUNAL

Name of Project : Krishna Stone Crusher Location: Punal

Parameter PM10 µg/m3

SO2

µg/m3 NOx


March – 2011

05.03.2011 28.5 4.6 6.9

09.03.2011 31.6 4.9 8.4

13.03.2011 38.6 4.4 8.5

15.03.2011 35.3 5.2 8.1

20.03.2011 31.9 5.9 9.4

23.03.2011 36.4 4.2 10.5

27.03.2011 32.4 4.9 11.2

29.03.2011 39.8 5.9 9.4 April – 2011

02.04.2011 34.5 5.6 8.9 04.04.2011 33.5 4.1 10.2

09.04.2011 29.4 4.6 11 11.04.2011 36.1 4.6 9.2 16.04.2011 31.6 5.1 13.5 18.04.2011 36.8 5.8 7.9 23.04.2011 37.6 4.6 9.1

25.04.2011 31.5 5.1 8.6 May – 2011

02.05.2011 37.1 5.5 9.5 05.05.2011 30.9 4.3 10.1 11.05.2011 35.6 4.9 10.6 13.05.2011 33.8 5.6 12.4 16.05.2011 34.9 5.4 10.4 18.05.2011 38.9 5.8 10.1 23.05.2011 34.6 5 8.4 25.05.2011 36.8 5.6 9.1

Max 39.8 5.9 13.5

Min 28.5 4.1 6.9

Average 34.5 5.0 9.6

98th Percentile 39.8 5.9 13.5


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Observations of the results

Core Zone – Mine Area (A1)

Respirable particulate matter (PM10) monitored in the Mine area showed 98th percentile value of

42.3µg/m3.

98th percentile values of Sulphur dioxide and Oxides of Nitrogen in the mine area from the monitored

data were 5.8 g/m3 and 11.6µg/m3 respectively.

Buffer Zone (Stations A2 to A4)

Particulate Matter – PM10

PM10 values monitored at 3 locations showed 98th percentile values in the range of 40.3-46.9 µg/m3.

Highest value of 46.9µg/m3 was recorded at Riyali Site. However this value is well within the limits of

NAAQ.

Sulphurdioxide - SO2

98th percentile value of Sulphur dioxide in the study area from the monitored data was in the range of

5.9 to 6.5 g/m3. Maximum value of 6.5 g/m3 was obtained near the sampling station located at

Riyali village & Bela thakran.The values of SO2 monitored in the study area are well within the limits

of NAAQ standards.

Oxides of Nitrogen - NOx

Ambient air quality status monitored for nitrogen oxides in the study area were in the range with 98th

percentile values between 12.2-14.2 g/m3. A maximum value of 14.2 g/m3 was prevailing at the time

of sampling at Bela Thakran village.

Results of the ambient air quality at all the above locations were found to be well within the limits of

National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) standards. Concentrations of, PM10, SO2 and NOx are mainly

contributed due to vehicular traffic and local activities.

Table 3.7.9

Summary of Ambient Air Quality for all the locations

Code Locations PM10 SO2 NOx

Max Min Max Min Max Min

A-1 At Site 42.3 33.2 5.8 4.1 11.6 8.2

A-2 Village Riyali 46.9 32.9 6.5 4.1 12.2 7.9

A-3 Village Bela Thakran 43.3 32.5 6.5 4.4 14.2 8.7

A-4 Village Nangal 40.3 29.3 5.9 4.0 13.8 7.0

A-5 Village Punal 39.8 28.5 5.9 4.1 13.5 6.9

Note: All values are represented in g/m3


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3.8 WATER ENVIRONMENT

WATER RESOURCES

Rivers and Streams

The Beas River and its tributaries drain the area around the mining lease.

In the Southeast about 8.2 kilometers from the lease area is the Pong Dam impounding the

waters of Beas River. The Pong Dam, also known as the Beas Dam, is an earth-fill

embankment dam on the Beas River just upstream of Talwara.The purpose of the dam is water

storage for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The lake created by the dam,

Maharana Pratap Sagar, is a renowned bird sanctuary. It is about 13 kilometers from the lease

boundary.

In the south the area is drained by Kamahi di Khad and Sohan Khad and their tributaries.

In the north and north east the Siwalik Hills are drained by Jakhbari Khad, Kusnager di Khad,

Sukar di Khad, Gandhiri di Khad and Sanjuwan di Khad in to the Beas River.

In the west the undulating land merges into Punjab Plains.

Reservoirs and Canals

In the Southeast about 10.3 kilometers from the lease area is the Pong Dam impounding the waters

of Beas River, is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Beas River just upstream of Talwara.

Ground Water

The general water table depth of the aquifers in the study area varies between 2 to 6 m on pre and

post monsoon basis. The yield of the aquifers is reasonably good and serves as a dependable source

of drinking and irrigation water. The water level fluctuations in these aquifers vary between 2 to 6

m. The district map showing the depth of water level in May month of the year 2006 is given

below.

3. 8.1 Water Quality

Selected water quality parameters of ground water and surface water resources within 10-km radius of

the study area have been studied for assessing the hydrological environment to evaluate anticipated

impact of the proposed mine. Understanding the water quality is essential in the preparation of

Environmental Impact statement. It also assists to identify critical issues in a view to suggest appropriate

mitigation measures for implementation.

The purpose of this study is to:

Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

Evaluate the impacts on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions, recreational resources and

aesthetics in the vicinity; and


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Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the project and related activities.

3.8.1.1 Methodology

Reconnaissance survey was undertaken and monitoring locations were finalized based on the following

aspects:

Drainage pattern of the regional area;

Location of residential areas representing different activities/likely impact areas; and

Areas representing the existing baseline environment.

Two surface water and two ground water samples were collected in the study area were examined for

physico-chemical parameters in order to assess the effect of industrial and other activities on the

hydrosphere resources. The samples were collected and analyzed as per the procedures specified in

'Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and wastewater' published by American Public Health

Association (APHA).

3.8.1.2 Water Sampling Locations

Two surface and two ground water samples were collected as grab samples and were analyzed for

various parameters. The analyzed results were compared with the standards for drinking water as per IS:

10500. The water sampling locations are listed below in Table-3.14 and are depicted in Figure-3.7.

TABLE-3.8.1

DETAILS OF WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS

Location Code

Location Distance from the project boundary (km)

Direction

Ground Water GW-1 Village Riyali 2.4 SSE

GW-2 Village Nangal 5.8 S

GW-3 Village Ruri 6.6 ENE

GW-4 Bhojpur 4.1 NE

Surface Water

SW-1 River Beas upstream 0.5 E

SW-2 River Beas Down stream 0.6 NNE


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FIGURE-3.8.1

WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS


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3.8.2.3 Presentation of Results

Two ground and two surface water samples have been considered in and around the proposed mine

site within the periphery of 10 km taking in to account the various uses, these water resources are put

to. The results of water samples are presented in Table-3.6.2 and 3.6.3

TABLE-3.8.2

GROUND WATER QUALITY

S.No. Parameter Unit GW -1 (Village Riyali)

GW-2 (Village Nangal)

GW-3 (Village Ruri)

GW-4 (Village Bhojpur)

1. pH -- 7.40 7.2 7.29 7.32

2. Conductivity µMhos 480 540 495 510

3. Total

Hardness mg/l 138.88 143.84 127.4 130.4

4. Iron mg/l 0.02 0.04 0.03 0.06

5. Chlorides mg/l 20.14 22.23 17.65 18.64

6. TDS mg/l 295 320 220 307

7. Calcium mg/l 29.76 31.74 26.45 28.3

8. Magnesium mg/l 15.4 15.4 13.2 14.7

9. Sulphates mg/l 20.2 22.7 19.5 18.4

10. Nitrate mg/l 0.7 1.6 1.3 1.5

11. Total

Alkalinity mg/l 191.35 180.6 148.3 164.84

12. Fluoride mg/l 0.29 0.3 0.19 0.24

13. Sodium mg/l 25 39.0 29.8 35.8

14. Potassium mg/l 1.9 3.0 2.9 2.6

15. Chromium Hexavalent

mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1


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TABLE-3.8.3

SURFACE WATER QUALITY

S.No. PARAMETER

River Beas

upstream ( SW-1 )

River Beas

Downstream ( SW-2 )

1. pH Value 7.3 7.5

2. Temperature (Deg. 0C) 20.6 20.0

3. Chloride (as Cl), mg/l, Max. 20.14 20.9

4. DO, mg 6.35 5.83

5. Total Hardness (as CaCO3)mg/l 128.96 131.44

6. Total Alkalinity, mg/l 129 129

7. Nitrate, mg/l, Max. 0.9 1.07

8. Iron (as Fe), mg/l, Max. 0.2 0.13

9. Total Dissolved solids mg/l, Max. 196 208

10. Total Suspended Solids mg/l, Max. 1.8 2.6

11. Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l, max. 51.08 51.3

12. Oil & Grease, mg/l 0.4 0.4

13. Biochemical Oxygen Demand, mg/l

(3 days for 270 C)

2.54 6.73

14. Chemical Oxygen demand, mg/l 6.94 13.88

15. Copper (as Cu), mg/l BDL BDL

16. Zinc (as Zn), mg/l. Max. BDL BDL

17. Mercury (as 0.001 Hg) mg/l, Max. BDL BDL

18. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l, Max. BDL BDL

19. Arsenic (as As), mg/l, max. BDL BDL

20. Cyanide (as CN) mg/l, Max. BDL BDL

21. Lead (as Pb) mg/l, Max. BDL BDL

22. Total Chromium (as Cr), mg/l BDL BDL

23. Selenium (as Se) mg/l, Max. BDL BDL

24. Boron, mg/l 0.009 BDL


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3.8.4 Observations

3.8.4.1 Ground water quality

The analysis results indicate that the pH and conductivity of the ground waters was to be in the range of

7.2 - 7.4 and 480 - 540 mhos. The TDS were found to be in the range of 295 – 320 mg/L. Other

parameters like Chlorides and Sulphates were observed to be well within the prescribed limits. From

the table, it is seen that the physico chemical analysis for all the parameters has within the standards as

per IS: 10500.

3.8.4.2 Surface water Quality

The analysis results indicate that the pH of the surface waters was to be in the range of 7.3 - 7.5. The

TDS were found to be in the range of 196-208 mg/L. Other parameters like Chlorides and Sulphates

were observed to be well within the prescribed limits. From the table, it is seen that the physico

chemical analysis for all the parameters has within the standards as per IS: 10500.

3.9 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

SOIL CHARACTERISTICS

3.9.1 Data Generation

For studying soil quality of the region, two samples were collected to assess the existing soil

conditions in and around the project area. The soil sampling locations are presented in the below

Table-3.9.1.

TABLE 3.9.1

SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS

Station Code Station Name Description Location with respect to site

Distance (Km) Direction

S1 Mine Site Near Core Zone - -

S2 Riyali Agriculture field 2.4 SSE

S3 Bhojpur Agriculture field 4.1 NNE

S4 Gera Agriculture field 4.0 SW

The present study on the soil quality establishes the baseline characteristics and identifies the

incremental concentrations if any, due to the proposed project. The objective of the sampling is:

To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area;

To determine the impact of proposed activity on soil characteristics; and

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The soil sample was collected from three different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm. The samples

was then packed in a polythene plastic bag and sealed. The sample from three different depths was

homogenized and then was analyzed.


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FIGURE-3.9.1

SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS


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3.9.2 Baseline Soil Status

Soil quality of the study area is one of the important components of the environment. Soil samples

from villages located in the study area are collected as per methodology specified in BIS to make them

representative and analyzed for physico- chemical analysis. Samples are collected by hand auger

boring and soil pits.

The soil analysis results are presented in Table-3.8.2. The result obtained is compared with the

standard soil classification given in Table-3.8.3. The result of soil analysis shows that it is slightly

alkaline in nature having pH values from 7.1 to 7.7. The soil texture varies from coarse loamy sand to

loamy sand having predominantly Sand. The micronutrients have been found in all the samples.

TABLE- 3.9.2

SOIL ANALYSIS RESULTS

S.

No. Parameters

Mine Site

(S1)

Riyali

(S2)

Bhojpur

(S3)

Gera

(S4)

1. Color Yellowish

Brown

Brown Brown Brown

2. pH Value 7.1 7.7 7.3 7.5

3. Water Holding Capacity % 14.6 13.8 14.5 14.1

4. Electrical Conductivity

(Micro-Siemens) 67.2 55 58.6 61.4

5. Organic matter % 0.008 0.006 0.005 0.007

6 Texture Course loamy

sand

Loamy sand Loamy sand Loamy sand

7

Size distribution

Sand 68.2 60.1 62.5 61.9

Silt 12.0 22.5 21.1 19.4

Clay 19.8 17.4 16.4 18.7

8 Porosity 55.9 52.4 53.4 53.7

9 Nitrogen(mg/kg) 1058.3 1102.0 1087.4 1097.9

10 Potassium(mg/kg) 337.5 367.6 348.1 354.3

11 Phosphorus(mg/kg) 0.024 0.037 0.028 0.034


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TABLE-3.9.3

STANDARD SOIL CLASSIFICATION

Sr. No. Soil Test Classification 1

PH <4.5 Extremely acidic 4.51- 5.00 Very strongly acidic 5.51-6.0 moderately acidic 6.01-6.50 slightly acidic 6.51-7.30 Neutral 7.31-7.80 slightly alkaline 7.81-8.50 moderately alkaline 8.51-9.0 strongly alkaline 9.01 very strongly alkaline

2 Salinity Electrical Conductivity (mmhos/cm) (1mmho/cm = 640 ppm)

Upto 1.00 Average 1.01-2.00 harmful to germination 2.01-3.00 harmful to crops

3 Organic Carbon (%) Upto 0.2: very less 0.21-0.4: less 0.41-0.5 medium, 0.51-0.8: on an average sufficient 0.81-1.00: sufficient >1.0 more than sufficient

4 Nitrogen (Kg/ha) Upto 50 very less 51-100 less 101-150 good 151-300 Better >300 sufficient

5 Phosphorus (Kg/ha) Upto 15 very less 16-30 less 31-50 medium, 51-65 on an average sufficient 66-80 sufficient >80 more than sufficient

6 Potassium (Kg/ha) 0 -120 very less 120-180 less 181-240 medium 241-300 average 301-360 better >360 more than sufficient

Source: ICAR (Indian Council for Agricultural Research)


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3.10 Noise Level Survey

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

sound, which is composed of many frequency components of various types of loudness distributed

over the audible frequency range. The most common and universally accepted scale is the A weighted

scale, which is measured as dB (A). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to 20,000 Hz. The

scale has been designed to weigh various components of noise according to the response of human ear.

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

(NIHL) to annoyance depending on loudness of noise.

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the baseline noise levels and

assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated during the project operations around the

project site.

3.10.1 Identification of Sampling Locations

A preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources

in the area. Noise at different noise generating sources has been identified based on the residential,

industrial and commercial activities in the area.

The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of noise levels at three locations covering

both core and buffer zones in the study area. The noise levels at each location were recorded for 24-hrs.

The environment setting of each noise monitoring location is given in Table-3.10.1 and shown in

Figure-3.10.1.

TABLE-3.10.1

DETAILS OF NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS

Station

Codes Location

Distance from

Mine [Km]

Direction

N1 Mine Site -- --

N2 Riyali Village 2.4 SSE

N3 Nangal Village 5.8 S

N4 Gera 8.1 ENE


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3.10.2 Method of Monitoring

Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) measurements were recorded at three locations. The readings were taken

for every hour for 24-hrs. The day noise levels have been monitored during 6 am to 10 pm and night

noise levels during 10 pm to 6 am at all the locations covered in the study area.


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FIGURE-3.10.1

NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS


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Measured noise level displayed as a function of time provides a useful scheme for describing the

acoustical climate of a community. Noise levels recorded at each station are computed for equivalent

noise levels. Equivalent noise level is a single number descriptor for describing time varying noise

levels. The equivalent noise level is defined as mathematically

10Log1/T (10Ln/10)

Where L = sound pressure level a function of time dB (A)

T = Time interval of observations

Noise levels during the night time generally drop, therefore to compute Equivalent noise levels for the

night time, noise levels are increased by 10 dB (A) as the night time high noise levels are judged more

annoying compared to the day time.

Noise levels at a particular station are represented as Day-Night equivalent (Ldn). Day-Night

equivalent is the single number index designed to rate environmental noise on daily/24 hourly basis.

Mathematically Ldn is given by

Ldn = 10 log {1/24 (16 X 10 (Ld/10) + 8 X 10 (Ln+10)/10)}

Where

LD = A weighed equivalent for day time period (6 am to 10 pm)

Ln = A weighed equivalent for night time period (10 pm to 6 am)


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TABLE-3.10.2 RESULTS OF AMBIENT NOISE QUALITY MONITORING

Time period N1 Mine Site

N2 Riyali

N3 Nangal

N4 Gera

Day Time

06am-07am 41.8 42.6 42.1 42.6

07am-08am 43.9 44.8 43.8 48.2

08am-09am 46.6 47.9 47.2 49.2

09am-10am 48.9 49.3 49.1 51.4

10am-11am 49.6 50.6 48.9 50.4

11am-12pm 48.5 50.1 49.3 49.1

12pm-01pm 48.3 49.6 48.6 50.2

01pm-02pm 49.4 48.3 49.3 46.1

02pm-03pm 49.9 48.8 49.9 49.3

03pm-04pm 49.3 49.3 50.1 51.2

04pm-05pm 50.2 49.9 50.5 47.1

05pm-06pm 50.9 50.3 51.2 48.1

06pm-07pm 49.2 51.1 50.3 53.2

07pm-08pm 47.5 49.3 48.9 51.4

08pm-09pm 46.8 47.8 47.3 49.2

09pm-10pm 44.3 47.1 46.1 45.9

Night Time

10pm-11pm 42.5 44.2 43.1 44.9

11pm-12am 41.1 42.8 41.9 40.9

12am-01am 39.4 41.3 40.2 41.1

01am-02am 38.2 39.9 39.6 38.9

02am-03am 37.9 38.6 38.5 38.2

03am-04am 38.6 39.2 38.9 39.5

04am-05am 39.7 39.8 39.6 37.6

05am-06am 40.2 41.1 40.4 39.9

Maximum 50.9 51.1 51.2 40.1

Minimum 37.9 38.6 38.5 48.9

Leq Day dB(A) 48.4 49.0 48.8 53.2

Leq Night dB(A) 40.0 41.2 40.5 37.6


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3.10.3 Presentation of Results

The statistical analysis is done for measured noise levels at three locations in the study area. The

parameters are analyzed for Lday, Lnight, and Ldn. The statistical analysis results are given in Table-3.8.3.

TABLE-3.10.3

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS RESULTS OF AMBIENT NOISE MONITORING

Location Noise Level dB (A)

Day

Equivalent

Night

Equivalent

N1 [Mine Site] 49.6 42.3

N2 [Reyali Village ] 49.0 41.2

N3 [Nangal Village] 48.8 40.5

N4 [Gera Village] 48.9 40.1

3.10.4 Observation of Results

a) Day time Noise Levels (Lday)

The daytime (Lday) noise levels at all the locations are observed to be in the range of 48.8 dB (A) to 49.6

dB (A). The maximum noise level of 49.6 dB (A) was observed at mine site and the minimum noise

level of 48.8 dB (A) was observed at Nangal during the study period. It is observed that the day time

noise levels are in accordance to the prescribed limit of 55 dB (A).

b) Night time Noise Levels (Lnight)

The nighttime (Lnight) noise levels at all the residential locations was observed to be in the range of 40.5

dB (A) to 42.3 dB (A). The maximum noise level of 42.3 dB (A) was observed at mine site during the

study period. It is observed that the night time noise levels are in accordance to the prescribed limit of 45

dB (A) at all the locations.

3.11 TRAFFIC DENSITY

Traffic density measurements were performed at two locations near village Riyali and state highway.

The Monitoring was performed in March 2011

Traffic density measurements were made continuously for 24 hours by visual observations and

counting of vehicles under three categories viz. heavy motor vehicles, light motor vehicles and two

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

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TABLE 3.11.1

TRAFFIC DENSITY SURVEY RESULTS

Type of Vehicles No. of vehicles per day

At Village Riyali State Highway

H.M.V. 10 112

L.M.V. 12 100

2/3 wheelers 50 120

Grand Total 72 332

3.12 Ecological Studies

3.12.1 Flora

Study of biological environment is one of the important aspects in Environmental Impact Assessment

in view of the need for conservation of Environmental quality. We carried out a detailed enumeration

of species. Occurrences of flora at various locations were observed and typical plant species were

collected. The visual observations of plants were recorded with a view to obtaining some idea about

the relative density of certain species and their predominance.

Primary survey for flora and fauna studies have been conducted in and around proposed mine.

3.12.1.1 Objectives of Ecological Studies

The present study was undertaken with the following objectives:

To assess the nature and distribution of vegetation in and around the project site;

To assess the distribution of animal life spectra;

To understand the productivity of the water bodies;

To assess the biodiversity and to understand the resource potential; and

To ascertain migratory routes of fauna and possibility of breeding grounds.

3.12.1.2 Methodology Adopted for the Survey

To achieve the above objectives a detailed study of the area was undertaken in 10km radius around

proposed mine area. The different methods adopted were as follows:

Generation of primary data by undertaking systematic ecological studies in the area;

Discussion with local people so as to elicit information about local plants, animals and their

uses; and

Gathering data for ethno biology.


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The present report gives the review of published secondary data and the results of field sampling

conducted during summer season-2011.

3.12.1.3 Terrestrial Ecological Status: Primary Survey

In Kangra district the forest range between scrub, sal and bamboo forest of the low hills to the fur and

alpine forests of the higher elevation. Lowest point of the southern boundary of the district is less than

300 meters above sea level and highest range of is at an elevation of 5500 meters in the north. The

forests grown between these two extremes vary as the elevation itself.

A preliminary survey was made and selected five locations for detailed study within 10-km radius. The

selected locations are given in Table- 3.10.1 and depicted in Figure-3.10.1.

TABLE-3.12.1.1 DETAILS OF TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGICAL SAMPLING LOCATIONS

Location Code Name of village Distance (in km) Direction

EB-1 Riyali 2.4 SSE

EB-2 Fatehpur 9.2 SSE

EB-3 Punal 7.2 SE

EB-4 Ruri 6.6 NEE

EB-5 Bhojpur 4.1 NE

The primary data was generated through:-

1. Preparing a general checklist of all plants encountered in the study area. This would indicate the

diversity for wild and cultivated plants. The plants so encountered were classified into life form

spectrum according to the classification of Raunkiaer’s classification of life form spectrum.

2. Determining the bird population of migratory and local birds by taking 10 random readings at every

Iocation; and

3. Observing mammals, amphibians and reptiles, noting their calls, droppings, burrows, pugmarks and

other signs

Local inhabitants were interviewed for uses of plants and animals and to get Ethnobiological data.


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FIGURE – 3.12.1

TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGICAL SAMPLING LOCATIONS


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In the area under consideration following are the most common trees.The most prominent varieties of

trees found in the area are

Simbal (Bombex malabaricum),

Mango ( Magniferaindica)

Tun (Cedrela toana)

Several species of acacia and albizia

Salambra (Odina wodier)

Termnalia

Jamun (Engenia jambolana

Larger tour

Bamboo

Shrubs

The most common shrub at the higher elevation is Barberis, indigopera and Desmodium and following

other shrubs are also found

Vitex

Munj

Ber

Ipomea

Dodonea &

Bamboo.

The flora present in the study area is given in the below table-3.10.2

Table-3.12.1.2

Flora present in the study area

S.No. Botanical Name Common Name

1. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham

2. Azardiracta indica Neem

3. Albizzia lebbek Siris

4. Bauhinia variegate Kachnar

5. Bombax ceiba Semal

6. Eucalyptus tereticornis Eucalyptus

7. Ficus glomerata Gular

8. Ficus religiosa Pipal

9. Syzygium cumini Jamun

10 Cedrela tuna Tun


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11. Cassia fistula Amaltas

12. Ficus bengalensis Bar

13. Cordia dichotoma Lassora

14. Acacia catechu Khair

15. Acacia arabica Kiker

16. Mallotus phillippinesis Kambel

17. Grewia oppositifolia Dhaman

18. Zizuphus mauratiana Ber

19. Pinus roxburghi Chil

20. Anogeissus latifolia Dhao

21. Diospyros cordifolia Kendu

22. Morus alba Tut

23. Acacia modesta Phulai

Table-3.12.1.3

The crops,vegetables and fruits grown in the study area

1. Triticum aestivum Wheat

2. Oryza sativa (Paddy)

3. Brassica Comoistris Mustard

4. Zea mays Corn

5. Brassica oleraces Cabbage

6. Solaunum melongena Brinjal

7. Capsicum annuum Chilli

8. Chaseolus vulgoris Bean

9. Lucopersicum esculentum Tomato

10. Spinacea oleracea Palak

11. Solanum tuberosum Potato

12. Cucumis sativus Cucumber etc.

13. Mangferra Indica Mango

14. Litchi chinensis Litchi

15. Citrus limon Lemon

16. Citrus spp. Orange

17. Eriobotrya japonica Loquat


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3.12.2 Fauna in the Study Area

Due to rich forest cover many fauna is expected to be found in this area .The wild lives present in the

study area mainly includes monkeys, Sambhar, rabbit, deer, fox, leopard etc. Domestic animals include

cow, buffalo, mules, hen, dogs, goat, oxen, cat are common.

Deer of many species including hiran ( Antilope cervicrapa), spotted deer ( Axis masculates), Barking

Deer (Muntiacus muntjak), kakkar, sambhar (Cervis unicolor) are common. Panthera pardus

(leopard): Its population has reduced considerably. Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Indian wild boar (Sus

scorfa), jackal (Canis spp.), wild cat (Felis chaos),leopard cat, Monkey (Macaca mulata),Langur

(Presbytis entellus).

Wild birds: The resident birds include peafowl black grey partridges and gooses, jungle fowls, black

partridges, chakor (Alectoris gracea), Jungle thrush, common grey quail, blue rock pegion(Colombia

livia), dove (streptopelis spp.),wood pecker and the migrants include variety of water birds which can

be often seen in Beas river in winters. Black eagle, Golden eagle, shahin, fallons, Forest eagle, owl,

parrot, jungle crow etc.

Reptiles: Snakes: Common Indian crait, Himalayan pit viper and other miscellaneous spp.

Aquatic fauna: Tortoise, Small fishes are found in Beas River.

Aquatic Micro invertebrate

Mollusca-Corbicula sp.,Lymnaeidae,Planorbidae

Annelida- Oligochaeta, glossiphonidae

Insecta- Coleoptera, Trichoptera.

Table- 3.12.2.1

Fauna present in the study area

S. No. Zoological name Common Name Wildlife(Protection Act,

1972)

1. Felis chaos Jungle Cat Schedule-II

2. Cervus unicolor Sambhar Schedule-III

3. Passer domesticus House Sparrow Schedule-IV

4. Corvus spledens House Crow Schedule-V

5. Acridotherus tristicus Common Myna Schedule-IV

6. Herpestes spp. Newla Schedule-II

7. Vulpes bengalensis Fox Schedule-II

8. Macaca rhesus Monkey Schedule-II

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10. Lepus nigricolis Rabbit Schedule-IV

11. Strigidae spp. Owl Schedule-IV

12. Endybnamyes leucogaster Cheel Schedule-I

13. Psittacula krameri Parrot Schedule-IV

14. Viper russelli Viper Schedule-II

Source: Authentication letter from DFO

In addition to this snakes, Lizards, Monkey, wild pig, porcupine are seen in the area. In core zone

rabbit and snakes are found commonly.

Animals

Due to wide variations in the attitude a large variety of fauna is available in the forests of the district.

The black bears are common in the higher valley. The leopards are found throughout the district.

Barking dears and gural are found at medium elevation the musk deer or Kastura and serao are found

in certain areas. Most commonly found is the porcupine, which is found in almost in the entire

District.In the leased out area and surrounding hills following are the common animals.

Leopard ( Bagher)

Hare

Wild Bore ( Jangli Soor)

Jackal

Barking Deer ( Kakkar)

Monkey

Sambar

Pig

Birds

Chakor

Crow

Red Jungle Fowl ( Jangli Murga)

Black Partridge ( Kala Titar)

Grey Partridge ( Safed Titar)

Woodpecker

3.13 Existing Socio-Economic Conditions

The growth of industrial sectors and infrastructure developments in villages and towns is bound to

create its impact on the socio-economic aspects of the local population. The impacts may be positive

or negative depending upon the developmental activity. To assess the impacts on the socio-economics

of the local people, it is necessary to study the existing socio-economic status of the local population,

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study the socio-economic aspects of people in the study area around proposed mine/power plant, the

required data has been collected from various secondary sources and supplemented by the primary

data generated through the process of a limited door to door socio-economic survey.

3.13.1 Methodology Adopted for the Study

Review of secondary data, such as District Census Statistical Handbooks-2001 and the records of

National Informatics Center data, for the parameters of demography, occupational structure of people

within the general study area of 10 km radius around the project site.

3.13.2 Review of Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile - 2001

The information on socio-economic aspects of the study area has been compiled from secondary

sources, which include various public offices as indicated in the above section. The sociological

aspects of this study include human settlements, demography, social such as Scheduled castes and

Scheduled Tribes and literacy levels besides infrastructure facilities available in the study area. The

economic aspects include occupational structure of workers.

CORE ZONE:

There are no villages falling within the core zone. The entire mine lease area is private lands and falls

under Riyali village.

BUFFER ZONE:

The buffer zone of the proposed mine, encompassing 10 km radius from the periphery of the core

zone, consists of 46 villages falling under Fatehpur and Indora Tehsils of Kangra district.

The study details based on the 2001 census are highlighted below:

3.13.3 Population & population growth in buffer zone

The total population of the buffer zone is 18401 with 3589 households with average family size are 5

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Table – 3.13.1

Population of villages covered in Buffer Zone

S.No. Name of villages Male Female Total No. of Households 1. Aghar 228 251 479 96

2. Badala 248 223 471 76

3. Badukhar 1004 944 1948 398

4. Bahadpur 246 223 469 89

5. Bela Thakuran 103 85 188 35

6. Beli Jattani 118 99 217 42

7. Bhabroli 42 48 90 18

8. Bhati Anutra 16 17 33 6

9. Bhati Dangbalian 22 24 46 11

10. Bhati joghian 3 5 8 1

11. Bhati Upparli 18 11 29 4

12. Bhatoli 62 51 113 20

13. Bhera 235 236 471 86

14. Damwal 46 50 96 18

15. Dholpur 325 345 670 129

16. Diana 205 194 399 84

17. Diothi 374 364 738 148

18. Fatehpur 366 361 727 153

19. Gagwal 343 333 676 118

20. Ghiot 114 128 242 46

21. Ghumali 6 5 11 2

22. Hadwal 291 333 624 126

23. Hara 877 914 1791 339

24. Jagnoli 676 669 1345 253

25. Jamluhi 81 61 142 29

26. Jawli 82 78 160 32

27. Kasial 109 97 206 44

28. Kolhari 90 96 186 44

29. Kutlehr 57 56 113 24

30. Lathial 95 80 175 36

31. Malal 223 212 435 90

32. Manwala 67 71 138 28

33. Menngal 3 2 5 1

34. Moch 59 68 127 26

35. Nangal 14 15 29 6

36. Palakh 715 692 1407 282

37. Punal 36 56 92 18

38. Rajgir 389 397 786 148

39. Rajpalwan 288 271 559 109

40. Riali 476 443 919 167


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41. Ruri 28 35 63 10

42. Sapriyal 28 24 52 11

43. Sathwan 10 0 10 2

44. Tanda 183 169 352 63

45. Tatwal 98 101 199 42

46. Thatwan 179 186 365 79

Total 9278 9123 18401 3589 Source: census India-2001

3.13.4 Literacy profile in the Buffer zone

The literacy levels and the educational background in the project area will be meaningful if a relatively

new development activity is to be launched which would totally change the pattern of life of the project

area population. The higher literacy level can be expected to reduce social resistance towards the new

activity, while adequate educational standard in the age group constructing workforce will be indicate

competitive level of the workforce to switch over from ore to the other type of activities.

The literacy level and the educational standards have been looked into from different angles during the

course of the socio-economic survey.

The average literacy rate as per 2001 census has been 68.55%. The literacy rate in the study area seems to

be average.

In the buffer zone of the project the literacy growth is same as reflected from the following table:-

Table – 3.13.2

Literacy Profile in Buffer Zone

S.No. Name of villages Male Female Total 1. Aghar 184 166 350 2. Badala 152 140 292 3. Badukhar 727 598 1325 4. Bahadpur 137 100 237 5. Bela Thakuran 61 35 96 6. Beli Jattani 68 49 117 7. Bhabroli 26 25 51 8. Bhati Anutra 12 10 22 9. Bhati Dangbalian 16 12 28 10. Bhati joghian 3 4 7 11. Bhati Upparli 17 9 26 12. Bhatoli 55 43 98 13. Bhera 145 139 284 14. Damwal 33 32 65 15. Dholpur 250 238 488 16. Diana 159 122 281 17. Diothi 325 318 643


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18. Fatehpur 284 257 541 19. Gagwal 256 231 487 20. Ghiot 81 78 159 21. Ghumali 4 4 8 22. Hadwal 241 236 477 23. Hara 652 585 1237 24. Jagnoli 456 451 907 25. Jamluhi 68 44 112 26. Jawli 72 65 137 27. Kasial 70 54 124 28. Kolhari 68 53 121 29. Kutlehr 39 35 74 30. Lathial 70 49 119 31. Malal 168 142 310 32. Manwala 46 42 88 33. Menngal 2 2 4 34. Moch 45 48 93 35. Nangal 13 8 21 36. Palakh 478 424 902 37. Punal 24 35 59 38. Rajgir 294 258 552 39. Rajpalwan 201 167 368 40. Riali 321 247 568 41. Ruri 18 21 39 42. Sapriyal 20 17 37 43. Sathwan 4 0 4 44. Tanda 155 129 284 45. Tatwal 79 56 135 46. Thatwan 128 110 238

Total 6727 5888 12615 Source: census India-2001

As the literacy rate of female (64.5 %) is poor compare with the literacy rate of male (72.5%) in the

study area.

3.13.5 Occupational structure in buffer zone

In the initial stages, the shift of resources occurs away from the, primary sector (agriculture, forestry,

fishery, dairy, poultry, mining etc.) to the manufacturing sector or the secondary sector. These two sectors

are the commodity producing sectors and their activities are required to be supported by the appropriate

and adequate development of the service sector, or the tertiary sector.

Occupational structure of the workforce will be indicative of the economic activity. Any change in

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structure has been worked out for categories of occupational available in the project buffer zone, which

includes cultivators, agricultural labor, and household industry workers etc.

The employment rate in the buffer zone is 20.43 % as main workers, 23.3 % as marginal workers and

56.27 % as non-workers.

Table – 3.13.3

Employment Profile in Buffer zone

S.No. Name of villages Main Workers Marginal Workers Non-workers

Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total 1. Aghar 37 7 44 39 3 42 152 241 393 2. Badala 62 12 74 72 33 105 122 170 292 3. Badukhar 439 265 704 222 98 320 395 529 924 4. Bahadpur 153 37 190 10 76 86 83 110 193 5. Bela Thakuran 25 0 25 25 0 25 53 85 138 6. Beli Jattani 8 0 8 40 0 40 70 99 169 7. Bhabroli 23 9 32 0 12 12 19 27 46 8. Bhati Anutra 7 0 7 3 11 14 6 6 12 9. Bhati Dangbalian 11 1 12 5 12 17 6 11 17 10. Bhati joghian 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 4 5 11. Bhati Upparli 8 0 8 4 9 13 6 2 8 12. Bhatoli 15 5 20 16 15 31 42 20 62 13. Bhera 33 13 46 43 89 132 168 125 293 14. Damwal 10 1 11 6 7 13 30 42 72 15. Dholpur 111 6 117 50 144 194 164 195 359 16. Diana 29 3 32 64 96 160 112 95 207 17. Diothi 98 58 156 85 101 186 208 188 396 18. Fatehpur 138 18 156 34 2 36 194 341 535 19. Gagwal 122 24 146 52 86 138 221 171 392 20. Ghiot 41 8 49 20 31 51 53 89 142 21. Ghumali 3 0 3 0 0 0 3 5 8 22. Hadwal 110 15 125 26 97 123 155 221 376 23. Hara 241 18 259 127 98 225 509 798 1307 24. Jagnoli 160 46 206 137 238 375 379 385 764 25. Jamluhi 36 2 38 6 11 17 39 48 87 26. Jawli 25 7 32 14 9 23 56 49 105 27. Kasial 31 0 31 13 10 23 65 87 152 28. Kolhari 43 1 44 0 0 0 47 95 142 29. Kutlehr 22 5 27 1 23 24 34 28 62 30. Lathial 7 1 8 51 44 95 37 35 72 31. Malal 34 24 58 49 59 108 152 117 269 32. Manwala 35 12 47 0 0 0 32 59 91 33. Menngal 1 0 1 1 1 2 2 0 2


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34. Moch 21 1 22 5 34 39 33 33 66 35. Nangal 4 0 4 4 11 15 6 4 10 36. Palakh 287 61 348 291 247 538 266 255 521 37. Punal 7 2 9 9 2 11 20 52 72 38. Rajgir 106 48 154 112 94 206 301 125 426 39. Rajpalwan 91 3 94 51 114 165 146 154 300 40. Riali 240 6 246 130 345 475 106 92 198 41. Ruri 6 1 7 9 19 28 13 15 28 42. Sapriyal 5 1 6 7 4 11 16 19 35 43. Sathwan 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 44. Tanda 39 15 54 38 58 96 98 104 202 45. Tatwal 18 6 24 20 32 52 67 56 123 46. Thatwan 64 2 66 15 1 16 100 183 283

Total 3017 744 3761 1907 2377 4284 4787 5569 10356 Source: census India-2001

3.13.6 Health Status

Health of the people is not only a desirable goal, but is also essential investment in human resources. As

per the National Health Policy (1983) primary health center has been accepted as a main instrument for

achieving this goal.

For the development and strengthening of rural health infrastructure through a three tier system, such as

sub centers, primary health centers (PHC) and community health centers have been established.

3.13.7 Socio Economic Survey

Following salient observations were recorded:-

Educational facilities are available in all the villages in the form of primary and middle

schools. In some of the villages it is extended up to high schools. For higher studies people

have to avail this facility from the nearest town.

Primary health centers and sub-centers are available to the rural people. During emergencies

people have to move to the nearest town places.

Communication facilities are available in the villages.

Agriculture is the main occupation of the respondents. Main crops grown in the area are

wheat, maize, rice etc.

Most of the villages having good infrastructural facilities like primary schools, , transportation,

post office, telecommunication, power, banking facilities etc.

3.13.8 Awareness and opinion about the project

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The respondents have mixed view about the project. Most of the respondents have opinion due to

proposed project activity; economy of the villages will be improved.

As regards the proposed project, the respondents from the nearby villages have in the region

shown favorable opinion about activity as it may lead to increase in infrastructural facilities, job

opportunities and business opportunities.

People from the villages under the study area have put their opinion and willingness for the

allotment of the land for the project.

The educated youths opined that the management should give preference to them/ local people for

employment as per their ability.

3.13.9 Civic Amenities

Infrastructure resources are base of the villages with reference to education, drinking water resources, post

and telegraph, communications and supply.

There is one Middle School in the village Badukhar which is eight kilometers away from mining

lease.

Secondary School Education and Collage education facilities are available within 15 kilometers

from mining lease area at Talwara.

Primary Health center is available within range of eight kilometers at Badukher.

Banking facilities are also available at Badukher.

For drinking water, villages are dependent on ground water source

Most of the villages are connected through road network and are also approachable through public

transport.

Electricity is available in all the villages.

3.13.10 Note on Agriculture Development and role of incoming project

The economy of Kangra district is predominately agrarian and majority of population is dependent on

agriculture and activities allied to it for earning their livelihood. The moisture retention capacity of the

area is poor due mainly to the fact the bed rocks are argillaceous and the land the uneven. The crops

usually face moisture stress during the remaining period of the year due to inadequate and irregular

rainfall. The irrigation facilities are provided by lifting water from steams, shallow dug wells and

medium to deep tube wells in the valley area.

Major food crops are grouped into three categories:

1. Cereals

2. Pulses

3. Other food crops like Chilies, ginger, sugarcane and turmeric.

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1. Oil seeds

2. Other non-food crops such as cotton, tobacco and fodder crop

Agriculture in this area plays vital role in the socio-economic development of the area as it constitutes the

main source of livelihood. Majority of the families in the periphery of 10Km radius of the proposed

project mainly depended on agriculture activity. Attention will be therefore focused on this source of

income while developing the projects in this area.

In this context following points may be noted:-

a. In a totally rain fed agriculture, the green revolution components can be appropriately used. As a

matter of fact irrigation is the basic inputs for the development of agriculture which facilitate the

use of inorganic fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides, improved seeds, improved high yielding

varieties of seed and use of modern agriculture implement and mechanization to what extent

possible by proper.

b. Farmers find it increasingly difficult to support their families’ entirely on agriculture and since

the avenues for employment outside agriculture are not developing fast enough, the population

pressure on land has kept on increasing all the time. Under these circumstances, the farmers

appear to be convinced:-

a. Agriculture is not likely to sustain them and their future generations.

b. Non-agricultural sources of employment are not likely to develop at fast rate enough to

accommodate and employ gainfully the subsequent additional force labors.

c. That such, if the present structure of economic activity in the project area were to continue

without any change, the farmers and their generation are likely to suffer untold hardship.


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Chapter - 4

Anticipated Environmental Impacts

&

Mitigation Measures

4.1 General

The environmental parameters likely to be affected by mining are related to many factors, i.e. physical, social,

economic, agriculture and aesthetic. Opencast mining involves extraction of Sand Stone and Bajri and

dumping of waste along with other operations, viz. traffic network, and other vehicular movements. All the

operations can disturb environment of the area in various ways, such as removal of mass, change of landscape,

displacement of human settlement, flora and fauna of the area, surface drainage, and change in air, water and

soil quality. While for purpose of development and economic upliftment 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.

As far as the proposed mine is concerned, the following parameters are of significance in the Environmental

Impact Assessment and is being discussed in detail.

1. Land Environment

2. Water Environment

3. Air Environment

4. Noise Environment

4. Waste Generation

6. Biological Environment

7. Socio-Economic


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4.2 Land Environment

4.2.1 Topography/Physiography

The total Mine lease area of 13.0076 ha is private unused lands. The mine lease is devoid of any vegetation.

Practically, no soil cover is available on the mineralized zone. The conservation of top soil is not required as it

is not available in proposed mining area. The impact on soil in the lease area and surroundings will be

negligible.

After mining, the mined out area will be reclaimed by waste dump and developed for agricultural or

commercial plantation use. Hence, no perceptible change in the general landscape is anticipated.

4.2.2 Land use Plan

The mining lease area is an old terrace deposit well above the highest flood level of river Beas. The proposed

mine lease area belongs to private individuals and not available for any agricultural purposes. In operational

period it doesn’t have much of infrastructure needed and no dumping is proposed. It therefore can be put to

use, eventually as agricultural land as it belongs to private individuals. Post mining the area will be

rehabilitated as a productive agricultural land.

Hence; impact on land environment due to the mining will be minimal.

4.3 Water Environment

4.3.1 Impacts on Water Resources

The proposed mine is very small and its activity is limited. The employment potential of this mine is very less.

So, water requirement for this project is very less. The water required for the project for sprinkling on haulage

roads for dust suppression and drinking water is sourced from the local water supply. Hence the impact on

water resources is minimal or no significant in nature.

4.3.2 Impacts due to Mining

The surrounding catchment area is not affected by mining as it is located on a terrace and it discharges the rain

water directly in to the Beas River. Damage in the water body, depends on its assimilative capacity. To find

out assimilative capacity of receiving water body, water samples were collected from different bore wells, and

surface water bodies. The study indicates that assimilative capacity of the River water bodies still exists, but

effective measures should be taken to check water pollution. Mining operation shall be undertaken beyond the

HFL of the river bed; hence there shall practically be no effect on surrounding water sources due to mining of

stone, bajri and sand. Drainage can be developed around the mining area to manage the rain water and it can

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As such no effluents are generated due to the proposed mining activity. The generation of waste water from

domestic activities also very less. However this water will be disposed followed by soak pit.Hence, there is no

significant impact on water environment due to proposed mining activity.

4.3.2.1 Ground Water Regime

The study area itself being part of River terrace above and away from HFL carries no surface water. The

ground water table as per the observations of records of tube wells in the surrounding area indicates to be at

least seven to eight meters below surface level. The flow of ground water (sub surface flow) is following

the trend of topography, which is in the East to west direction.

The ground water table which will be about four meters below the surface level of mining lease area will

not be disturbed as ultimate working depth will be 296 MSL Thus the mine operation will not affect the

hydrological conditions of the area. Proposed working will not intersect Ground water. The details of site

elevation, working depth and ground water table are given below.

Height of the First Bench - 297 MSL

Ultimate mining depth - 296 MSL

Water table in Pre monsoon - 292 MSL

Water Table in Post monsoon - 293 MSL

The publication of Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) GROUND WATER INFORMATION

BOOKLET,KANGRA DISTRICT, HIMACHAL PRADESH in the year 2008 also indicating that the ground

water depth in the study area is about 6 meters BGL.

From the above it can be concluded that there will be no impact on the ground water regime.

4.3.2.2 Drainage/Storm Water Management

There are no streams/nallahs flowing in the lease area. As the proposed lease is on the terrace of the river

Beas, there will be no impact on this drainage channel due to the mining activity.


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4.4 IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY & MITIGATION MEASURES

The major sources of Air pollution due to the proposed mine is dust generation due to excavation,

loading and transportation of mineral, wind erosion of exposed material..

Details of Uncontrolled Emissions:

A. Area source emission

Mineral / Waste Excavation form the mine lease area.

B. Loading of Mineral

Loading of mineral into the tractor trolleys, Lorries etc

C. Haulage Emissions

Transport of mineral from working area to crusher

4.4.1 Modeling Procedure

Prediction of ground level concentrations (GLC’s) due to Proposed Enhancement Project has been made

by ISCST3. It is US-EPA approved model to predict the air quality. The model uses rural dispersion and

regulatory defaults options. For this study uniform polar receptors on flat terrain have been assumed.

Meteorological inputs required are wind speed, direction, ambient temperature, stability classes, and

mixing height. The model details are as follows.

Gaussian Plume Model

The model is based on a numerical integration over the area in the upwind and cross wind directions of

Gaussian plume formula. This can be applied to the Point, Area, Line, Volume sources (& other forms of

area sources) simultaneously and their resultant incremental concentration of the pollutant can be

predicted.

Stability Classification

Hourly stability is determined by wind direction fluctuation method as suggested by Slade(1965)and

recommended by CPCB (PROBES/70/1997-1998).

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, is standard deviation of wind direction fluctuation, Wdr is the overall wind direction fluctuation or width

of the wind direction in degrees. The table for stability classes is given as under.

Stability Class

(degree)

A > 22.5

B 22.4 – 17.5

C 17.4 – 12.5

D 12.4 – 7.5

E 7.4 – 3.5

F < 3.5

Dispersion Parameters

Dispersion parameters y and z for open country conditions (Briggs, 1974) are used as the project

is located on a flat terrain in a rural area. Atmospheric dispersion coefficients vary with downwind

distance (x) from emission sources for different atmospheric stability conditions. (CPCB –

PROBES/70/1997-98).

Rural Conditions

Stability Class y

z

A 0.22x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.20x

B 0.16x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.12x

C 0.11x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.08x(1+0.0002x).5

D 0.08x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.06(1+0.0015x).5

E 0.06x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.03x(1+0.0003x)-1

F 0.04x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.16x(1+0.0003x)-1


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4.4.2 Meteorological Data

On site hourly meteorological data for winter months (March to May 2011) in respect of wind

speed, wind direction, temperature and cloud amount are utilized in this study. The data was put in model

format. The mixing heights have been extracted from CPCB publications.

4.4.3 Emission Rates

Dust emission rate from the Mining area, based on the following empirical formula.

a) Dust emission due to excavation:

Pa x 23.6

Dust emission (DE) = ----------------------

Wd x Wh x 1000

DE = Dust emission in kg/hr

Pa = Annual Excavation in Tonnes

Wd = No. of days of operation in a year

Wh = Effective working hrs in a day

23.6 Quantity of dust emitted in kg/for 1000 tonnes of excavation

Dust emission rate=(80, 000x23.6)/ 300x8x1000)= 0.786 kg/hr

The above mentioned emission rate is without adoption of dust control measures. The literature suggests

that dust control measures reduce the emissions and effective emission rate is one third of the computed

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Emission Rate

1

.

Mine Area

Total mineral handling

13- 00-76 Hectares

50, 000 TPA

2

.

Dust Emission Rate

(i) Uncontrolled

(ii) Controlled

0.49 kg/ hr

0.16 kg/ hr

Emission Source Coordinates

The center of mine was assumed (0, 0) in the mathematical modeling.

4.4.4 Background Concentration Levels

The background measured concentrations at various ambient air quality monitoring stations are as

given below:

Code Locations PM10

Max Min

A-1 At Site 42.3 33.2

A-2 Village Riyali 46.9 32.9

A-3 Village fatehpur 43.3 32.5

A-4 Village Punal 40.3 29.3

A-5 Ruri 40.6 33.0

A-6 bhojpur 42.0 30.2


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4.4.5 PLAN AND FRAME WORK OF COMPUTATIONS

SELECTION OF LOCATIONS

The locations have been selected around the mining area covering an area of 10 km radius

in upwind, down wind and crosswind direction from the centre of mining. The entire area has been put on

grid network and grid spacing has been taken as 500 m.

PLAN OF COMPUTATION

The emission rate, dispersion coefficients and other input data being now available; it was planned

to compute the following:

-The 24 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data.

-The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the incremental values.

-Preparation of isopleths of for various pollutants.

PREDICTED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY

With a wide fluctuation in meteorological parameters it is a complex task to predict post project

ambient air quality. With available ambient air quality data and incremental concentrations

computed through mathematical modeling the post project ambient air quality have been predicted

in Tables 4.3.

Table- 4.3: Predicted Ambient Air Quality Concentrations in Operation Phase

Cumulative Concentrations (Baseline + Incremental) for PM10

S. No. Particular Concentration

1. Monitored Maximum concentrations in µg/m3 42.3

2. Predicted incremental Maximum concentrations

in µg/m3

7.8

3. Resultant Maximum concentrations in µg/m3 50.1

4. NAAQS (dated 2009) 100


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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.

4.5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

During the excavation of stone, bajri and sand from the terrace silt and clay are also quarried being

associated minerals. The silt and clay which will be generated averagely to the extent of 6,880 Metric tons

per year will be left in the pits as back fill.

The generation of waste during five years of mining according to approved mining plan is as given in the

table 4.5.1 below:

Table-4.5.1

Generation of waste in Metric tones for first five years

Year Silt Clay Total

First Year 4600 1380 5980

Second Year 5200 1560 6760

Third year 5200 1560 6760

Fourth year 5750 1700 7450

Fifth year 5750 1700 7450

Total 26500 7900 34400

The bench wise waste generation according the approved mining plan for entire life of the mine is given

below.

Table-4.5.2 Bench wise waste generation for the life of the mine

Bench Level Silt Clay

297 m 19800 5940

296 m 18000 5400

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From the above table we can observe that the total waste generation for life of the mine is 49140 metric

tonnes.

A site within the mining area has been designated as per the approved mining plan to store the waste silt

and clay during the mining of first bench. After the first bench is exploited fully / exhausted the waste

material from the dump would be spread over the abandoned parts of first bench and waste of the second

bench would also be spread over the abandoned bench. Finally the entire waste would be spread over the

second bench.

Hence, due to systematic back filling there will be no significant effect of waste generated from the mine on

the surrounding environment.

4.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT:

4.6.1 Sources of noise

The expected major sources of noise in the proposed mine are:

Sr-no. Source Noise level (dBA) at 5m from source ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Tractor trolley 65-75 2. Trucks 65-80

But for the active mine area, the noise level in the farther areas will come down and will be within the

tolerance limits. In the active mine workings although, there will be some sources producing noise levels

above 80 dBA and they are not expected to be in operation continuously for 8 hours, keeping Leq (8 hrs) to

be well within the stipulated standards. In case these machineries operate continuously for 8 hours,

earplugs/earmuffs will be used for personal protection.

4.6.2 Impact on ground vibrations

There is no blasting operations are involved in the mine activity. Hence, there is no impact of vibrations.

4.6.3 Impact of noise due to mining activity

With the proposed mining operations, excavation and transportation of mineral, it is imperative

that slightly noise levels would increase. However, the expected noise levels are not likely to

have any effect from the occupational health point of view.

From the above, it is clearly seen that there will be no significant impact on the surrounding community due

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Thus due to natural attenuation effects, by proper green belt development, design / maintenance of

machines, etc., the impact on noise levels will be minimal.

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4.7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

,

4.7.1 Impact on Terrestrial Ecology

The proposed mine lease area is ‘gair mumkin Nadi’ falling in category “land not available for cultivation”.

There is no forest land within the mine lease area. The forest area is far away from the mining area and will

not be disturbed during proposed mining operations. There are no national parks, sanctuaries, notified

biospheres, Tiger/Elephant Corridors, Birds migratory routes, etc. within 10 km radius.

The dust is the only major pollutant which will be generated from different activities of mining. The effect

of particulate matter on vegetation is in the form of incrustation, plugging of stomata, and loss of

chlorophyll and reduction of photosynthesis process. Disturbance in plant metabolism due to deposition of

dust particles on foliar surfaces leads to reduction in plant growth. The atmospheric concentrations

normally do not reach a level sufficient to induce acute injury.

Air dispersion modeling studies have been carried to assess the impact on sensitive location like village

and other sensitive receptors. The details are presented in Table- 4.4.2.2.

A perusal of previous section reveals that the maximum incremental ground level concentrations for PM10

likely to be encountered in the mine operations are well within the NAAQS standards.

Moreover, progressive afforestation programme activity over a period of time in the core zone will create

favorable conditions for fauna in the area and hence reversible impact is anticipated after presence of

favorable condition.

Impact on Aquatic Ecology

The proposed mining activity is on the Beas River Terrace. Since the mining activity is on the terrace away

from the river flow, therefore there shall be no significant impact on the aquatic flora and fauna.

4.8 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Opening of proposed mine definitely provides the following series of positive impacts:

Direct employment for over 12 persons in the various mine activities.

Indirect employment in transport sector, offer of contract laborers.


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Improvement in the general living standards and knowledge sharing.

The wage level and the living standard of the local and the migrated people will also improve

as a result of higher earnings.

Improvement in the economic growth in the region

Benefit to the State and the Central governments through financial revenues by way of royalty,

tax, duties, etc from this project directly and also indirectly.

Additional mineral availability for the region.

From the above it can be confidently concluded that the project activities in short and long terms are

expected to enhance the economic growth and all kinds of facilities of the area which is industrially and

economically backward and hence the Impact on socio- economic environment will be positive.

4.8.1 Impact on local transport/infrastructure

A detailed traffic survey was carried out in the study period to know the traffic density of the local transport

near to the mine site. The detailed traffic survey method and number of vehicle passing through these roads

are given in a tabular form in category wise in Table-3.9.1 in Chapter-3.

In addition to these traffic survey results, the traffic load will definitely increase on local transport. But in

proposed mining, production capacity is very less and for transporting of excavated material, less number of

vehicles is required.Hence, the local transport / infrastructure facilities are capable of handling the increased

load due to mining activities.

4.8.2 Impact on Civic Amenities

The impact of mining on the civic amenities will be substantial after the increase production capacity of the

project. With improved transportation facilities there is always a scope for development. The

communications facilities have increased and developed in the area and will also further develop in near

future.

4.9 IMPACT OF CUMULATIVE MINING IN SURROUNDING AREA:

There are about four numbers of mining leases in 10 kilometers buffer zone area of the mining lease. The

mining of sand stone and Bajri is being carried out in accordance with the approved mining plans which are

prepared keeping in view the sustainability of the area.


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Chapter - 5

Environmental Monitoring Programme

5.1 Introduction

Regular monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess the status of

environment during project operation. With the knowledge of baseline conditions, the monitoring

programme will serve as an indicator for any deterioration in environmental conditions due to

operation of the project, to enable taking up suitable mitigatory steps in time to safeguard the

environment. Monitoring is as important as that of control of pollution since the efficiency of control

measures can only be determined by monitoring.

Usually, as in the case of the study, an impact assessment study is carried over short period of time

and the data cannot bring out all variations induced by the natural or human activities. Therefore,

regular monitoring programme of the environmental parameters is essential to take into account the

changes in the environmental quality.

5.2 Environmental Quality Management

In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular monitoring of various

environmental components is necessary. The project management will take care of pollution

monitoring aspects and implementation of control measures. The project management will manage the

following responsibility during the mining operation:

Environmental monitoring of the surrounding area.

Commissioning of pollution control equipment.

Specification and regulation of maintenance schedules for pollution control equipment.

Ensuring that standards of housekeeping in the mine are maintained.

Developing the green belt.

Ensuring Water use is minimized.

Carrying out the Environmental Management Plan.

5.3 Measurement Methodologies

5.3.1 Instrument to be used

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1. Respirable dust sampler.

2. Fine volume sampler

3. Water level indicator

4. Sound level meter model

5.3.2 Monitoring Programme

The post project monitoring will include details of any major/ minor impact in the core zone and area

within buffer zone in respect of the following parameters: -

Micro - meteorological data

Ambient air quality monitoring

Noise level monitoring

Water quality & level

Soil monitoring

5.4 Environmental 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, emissions and wastes, for measurement against corporate or statutory standards, consent

limits or targets. It may also require measurement of ambient environmental quality in the vicinity of

a site using ecological/biological, physical and chemical indicators. Monitoring may include socio-

economic interaction, through local liaison activities or even assessment of complaints.

The preventive approach to management may also require monitoring of process inputs, for example,

type and method used, resource consumption, equipment and pollution control performance etc.

The key aims of monitoring are, first, 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. A second objective is to verify the evaluations made during the planning process, in

particular with risk and impact assessments and standard & 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.

5.4.1 Objectives of Monitoring

The objectives of monitoring are to:

Verify effectiveness of planning decisions;

Measure effectiveness of operational procedures;

Conform statutory and corporate compliance; and

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5.5 Environmental Monitoring

The monitoring program can serve as an indicator for any deterioration in environmental conditions

due to operation of the mine, and helps in planning suitable mitigatory steps that could be taken in

time to safeguard the environment. Monitoring is as important as that of control of pollution since the

efficiency of control measures can only be determined by monitoring. The following routine

monitoring program will be implemented under the post-project monitoring as per CPCB guidelines.

During operation of mine, dust is the main pollutant which arises from different mining and stone

crusher activities

The following attributes which merit regular monitoring based on the environmental setting and

nature of project activities are listed below:

Source emissions and ambient air quality;

Groundwater quality;

Soil quality;

Noise levels (equipment and machinery noise levels, occupational exposures and ambient

noise levels); and

Ecological preservation and afforestation.

The following routine monitoring programme as detailed in Table-5.3.1 shall be implemented at site.

Besides to this monitoring, the compliances to all environmental clearance conditions and regular

permits from SPCB/MoEF shall be monitored and reported periodically.

The monitoring of liked project i.e. Stone Crusher shall be carried out as per the norms of State

Pollution Control Board to meet the prescribed standards under EPA. The unit shall be required to

install the pollution control equipment as per consent conditions.

TABLE-5.5.1

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE

No.

Potential Impact

Action to be Followed Parameters for Monitoring

Frequency of Monitoring

Location

1 Air Emissions Ambient air quality within the premises of the proposed unit and nearby habitations to be monitored.

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO.

Half Yearly Near Mine office, Near Haulage road

Exhaust from vehicles to be minimized by use of fuel efficient vehicles and well

Vehicle logs to be maintained

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No.

Potential Impact



Location

maintained vehicles having PUC certificate. Vehicle trips to be minimized to the extent possible

Vehicle logs Daily records Main gate

2 Noise Noise generated from various mining operations and stone crusher

Spot Noise Level recording; Leq(night), Leq(day), Leq(dn)

Periodic during operation phase

Main gate,working zone

3 Wastewater Discharge

-- -- -- --

4 Drainage and effluent Management

-- - - --

5 Water Quality and Water Levels

Monitoring used water quality & groundwater quality and levels

Comprehensive monitoring as per IS: 10500 Groundwater level BGL


6 Maintenance of flora and fauna

Vegetation, greenbelt / green cover development

No. of plants, species


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7 Waste Management

Implement waste management plan that identifies and characterizes every waste arising associated with proposed activities and which identifies the procedures for collection, handling & disposal of each waste arising.

Records of solid waste generation, treatment and disposal


8 Soil quality Maintenance of good soil quality

Physico-chemical parameters and metals.

Periodical monitoring

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9 Health Employees and migrant labour health check ups

All relevant parameters including HIV

Regular check ups

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5.6 Monitoring Methods

5.6.1 Air Quality Monitoring

5.6.1.1 Workspace Monitoring

The concentration of air borne pollutants in the workspace/work zone environment shall be monitored

periodically. If concentrations higher than threshold limit values are observed, the source of fugitive

emissions shall be identified and necessary measures taken. If the levels are high suitable measures as

detailed in EMP shall be initiated.

5.6.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The ground level concentrations of PM10, SO2 and NOX in the ambient air shall be monitored at

regular intervals. Any abnormal rise shall be investigated to identify the causes and appropriate action

shall be initiated. Greenbelt shall be developed for minimising dust propagation.

5.6.2 Water Quality Monitoring

Periodic water audits shall be conducted to explore further possibilities for water conservation.

Methods prescribed in "Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater" prepared and

published jointly by American Public Health Association (APHA), American Water Works

Association (AWWA) are recommended.

5.6.2.1 Groundwater

The monitoring of groundwater is the most important tool to test the efficiency of plant performance.

It is suggested to collect water samples and analyse. Records of analysis should be maintained.

5.6.2.2 Surface Water

Nearest surface water source is Beas River. It is suggested to collect surface water samples from

upstream and downstream directions to assess the quality of the water. Records of analysis should be

maintained

5.6.3 Noise Levels

Noise levels shall be monitored in the mine area. The noise monitoring shall be conducted in regular

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5.7 Reporting Schedules of the Monitoring Data

It is proposed that voluntary reporting of environmental performance with reference to the EMP

should be undertaken.

The environmental monitoring cell shall co-ordinate all monitoring programmes at site and data thus

generated shall be regularly furnished to the State regulatory agencies.

The frequency of reporting shall be on six month basis to the local state PCB officials and to Regional

office of MoEF. The Environmental Audit reports shall be prepared for the entire year of operations and

shall be regularly submitted to regulatory authorities.

5.8 Detailed Budget

Project Cost is Rs.6.2 Lakh

Cost proposed for EMP measures is Rs. 1.95 Lakh

Recurring Cost for EMP is Rs.1.08 Lakh


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Chapter - 6

Additional Studies

6.1 Public Consultation

As per the new EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006, Public hearing for this project was

conducted in accordance with the procedure to obtain the Environmental Clearance. The details are as

under:

Date of submission of proposal in MoEF - 29.12.2010

Date of ToR presentation - 27.04.2011

Date of Public Hearing - 14.05.2013

As per the new EIA notification dated 14.06.2006, the first technical presentation i.e. the ToR

presentation has been done on 27th April 2011. After this MoEF has prescribed the additional ToR

letter and after the preparation of Draft EIA in accordance with ToR letter the Public Hearing for this

project has been successfully conducted on 14th May, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. near crusher site adjoining to

mine lease area, V.P.O. Riyali, Tehsil Fatehpur, District Kangra, H.P., under the Chairmanship of

Additional District Magistrate, Kangra. During public hearing some issues were raised, but most of

the persons have favoured the proposal. The details are appended herewith.


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Letter Issued From HPSPCB, New Shimla


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Advertisement for Public Hearing Published in Apka Faisla.

Dated 11.04.2013


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Advertisement for Public Hearing Published in Daily Post

Dated 11.04.2013


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Advertisement for Date change of Public Hearing to 14/05/203

Notice for Date change of Public Hearing to 14/05/203


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Proceedings of the Environmental Public Hearing

On Dated 14/05/2013

Proceedings of Environmental Public Hearing on dated 14/05/2013 on the proposal of Krishna

Stone Crusher, village and post office Riyali, Tahsil Fatehpur, District Kangra, Himachal

Pradesh for collection of stone sand and bajri situated in Khasra no. 2593, 2594 and 2595/2,

measuring 13.0074 Hactare at Vilage and Mauza Riyali, Tahsil Fatehpur, Distt Kangra, H.P

Environmental public hearing on the proposal of Krishna Stone Crusher, village and post office

Riyali, Tahsil Fatehpur, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh for collection of stone sand and bajri

situated in Khasra no. 2593, 2594 and 2595/2, measuring 13.0076 Hactare at Vilage and Mauza

Riyali, Tahsil Fatehpur, Distt Kangra, H.P was organized by H.P State Pollution Contol Board,

regional office Jassur as per notification no. SO.1533 dated 14.09.2006. This public hearing was

organized by the H.P State Pollution Control Board under the chairmanship of ADM Kangra at

Dharamshala according to the prescribed process of public hearing. The attendance of participant in

the public hearing is enclosed. In this public hearing SDM Jawali, District Mining Officer, Panchayat

Pradhan of Riyali Panchayat and residents of nearby Panchayats were present. First of all, Er. S.K

Dhiman , Regional officer H.P.S.P.C.B, Jassur welcomed the chairman and officials of various

Department and public, thereafter initiated the process of public hearing. ADM Kangra at

Dharamshala requested the people present in the environmental public hearing to express their views,

comments objections and suggestions regarding th proposed mining lease without fear and pressure

from any corner. Then brief description regarding the proposed mining site was given by given the

representative of the stone crusher and their consultant M/s IDMA laboratories Panchkula Haryana.


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Few queries were raised during the Public Hearing and their replies by M/s Krishna Stone

Crusher are below mentioned:

Sr No.

Name And address Issue/ Suggestion raised Reply

1 SH. Karan Singh Pthania, V.P.O Ray, Tehsil Fatehpur, Disst. Kangra

He said that his land is situated in this region and many times his land got affected due to the floods. The main advantage of this crusher is that the river stream gets channelized thereby minimizing the flood risks. He said that BBMB authorities discharge the water suddenly without any intimation, causing major losses and flood in the region. They also faced the major losses due to flood in past years and there were no crusher in this region at that time. He also said that as the number of crusher will increase the river stream will get channelized automatically.

No Reply

2. Sh. Rumail Singh, V.P.O Badukhar Tehsil Fatehpur, Disst. Kangra

He said that people got benefits after the installation of crusher. Earlier they have to go to Damtal or Jawali to procure the construction material. Now, they get the construction material locally at cheaper rates. After the installation of crusher, the water stream which used to flow beyond the bridge is now flowing under the bridge. The installation of crusher is having no adverse impacts on the environment and it is only having the benefits.

No Reply

3. Sh. Sanjeev Singh, Vill. Rajgir, Tehsil. Fatehpur, Distt. Kangra. (Govt. Contractor)

He said that before the installation of these crushers, the construction material was procured from Damtal and the crusher owners used to sell their material to Punjab only and the local vehicles remained unfilled. Now after the installation of crusher at these locations they get the construction material easily and also at comparatively cheaper rates, so they want the Crusher to be operational. He also said that their land is also ai village Rajgir and many times it has been flown away in to the flood. After the installation of crusher the water flows into the river stream due to its channelization and due to this the villagers got benefit. So they want the crusher to be operational.

No Reply

4. Sh. Kausim, Distt. Vice President, Kisan Sabha, District. Kangra

He said that they are cultivating their land and living in their house peacefully. He requested that in future also unit should carry out mining in the same manner as they are doing presently. If the operations are carried out in different manner or at any other location, they will face major losses.

No Reply

5. Suesh Dhioman, Up Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Bahadpur

He said that weather crusher owners get benefited or not, it may be known to crusher owners itself, but common people get lot of benefits. In the past tractor owners used to damage the areas nearby due to mining, but now they get thematerial from this crusher at cheaper rates. All the nearby people/contractors would not get the construction

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material at such cheaper rates anywhere else. Few people would be having their objections, but when the flood arises, its natural and then nobody will be able to stop that, even the government. What’s going on is better and people are having

benefits overall. 6. Sh. Satpal Singh,

Distt. Vice President, Kisaan Sabha, Tehsil. Fatehpur, Distt. Kangra

He said that the government’s Mining policy is

only for giving benefits to the crusher owners and benefits. Due to the floods the stream of river and water in it gets changed as per the availability of the slope of the area. He said that they are not against the development activities but it should not be in such a manner that for the betterment of one area the other area be des Be destroyed.

ADM Kangra at Dharamshala informed that the issues raised by Sh. Satpal Singh are being recorded and noted down and further will be sent to the government accordingly.

7. Subash Chander, President All India Anti Corruption Bureau, H.P.

He said that he totally agrees with Kishan Sabha Vice persidence, and asked Sh. Ashok Sharma, Distt. Mining officer, Kangra at Dharmasala that, When leases are suspended, then weather mining activities can be carried out or not? He said that mining activities are still carried out. He also said that 10-15 people were given employment and heavy machinery is used by the crusher owners. He stressed that for the employment of 10-15 people and for benefits of 100-150 people, it is not correct to destroy the 40,000 lives.

Sh. Ashok Sharma Mining officer, Kangra at Dharmshala replied that the permission to carry out mining operations has already been suspended and after suapension, no mining activity can be carried out. Where ever the illegal mining activities are carried out the action is taken as per rule. In Krishna Stone Crusher also the one year permission to carry out the operation in mining area has expired and permanent registration of the stone crusher is also withdrawn and the case has been recommended for power disconnection through State Geologist, Shimla to The Member Secretary, H.P. State Pollution Control Board, Shimla for further necessary action.

8. Suresh Pathania president, Kishan Sabha Mand Region, Distt. Kangra, H.P.

He said that during August 2011, When flood came then the destruction was of about 177 Hec. Of land and the compensation given was Rs. 06,27,266.00, in which 52 affected peple were given Rs. 1,14000.00. The affected area of tehsil Indora was 962 Hec. The Mand region is having 3065 motor and 44 government rigs for the irrigation facilities, which are adversely affected because of the flow of edges of the river stream due to the stone crusher. He informed that the Kishan Sabha has passed their resolution and requests the government to declare Mand area as

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no mining zone as the environment of this area is being effected due to the mining activities carried out by the machineries.

9. Sh. Sukhdeep Singh Pradhan Gram Panchayat Ray, Tehsil Fatehpur, Distt. Kangra.

He said that their main concern is about the water discharged by the BBMB from Pong Dam which affects the people a lot. In the past also floods came and at that time there were no crushers in the region and the mining was carried out at that time also. People from Punjab took the mineral from this area. Whether the crusher is benefiting or not it is a different issue, but they have provided the construction material free of coast to 50-60 people. He also advised that if this river stream is channelized the problem get solved. The people think that the water enters their land/houses due to the river from the dam. Istead of closing the crushers the river stream is required to be channelized.

ADM, Kangra at Dharamshala informed that the flood condition arise due to the discharge of water by B.B.M.B from the pong dam, but if the mining is also not carried out in proper way, then also water gets its way along the village and the flood condition arises.

10. Puran Chand Sharma, Mand Region

He said that among 1000 people only 2 persons agreed upon the installation of crusher and 998 left out were always against the proposal. The crusher installation leads to the accidents, they dig out the deep pits which lead to the occurrence of accidents of many people.

Mining shall be done only up to 2 meter depth and the pits shall be backfilled.

11. Sh. Hans raj Representative of Paryavaran Samiti

He said that Mand region is a flood affected area. The 52 no. gates downstream of the pong dam are having capacity of 11,000 cusecs. If the water increases there were should the excess water should be diverted?

No Reply as it is not concerned to the Mining Area.

12. Sh. Romi Thakur, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Bhadpur, Tehsil. Fatehpur, Distt. Kangra

He said that water flows at an approximate distance of 10 meters from the house of local people. They requested the Panchayat to do the needful but Panchayat could not do anything in this regard. He said that villagers may be asked that; whether the stone crushers have caused any losses in their area? Whether the crushers are responsible for land of the people which were flown away in the floods? If mining is carried out in wrong/unscientific manner, people can stop that, but if the mining is carried out in proper way and the mining is carried on the edges then water will flow inside the channel of river stream. He further alleged that nobody stops the BBMB from discharging irregular water flow. In the past also floods came and at that time there were no crushers in this area.

Mining Shall not be done in the area up-to two meters from the lease boundary

13 Atul Mehta, Bhadpur, Tehsil Fatehpur, Distt. Kangra

He said that before the installation of the crusher also there used to be flood situation due to which heavy distraction was caused. The crusher alone is not responsible for this problem. There is no guarantee that there will be no flood after the closure of crusher. Whenever there is release of water in the river; the water can even be diverted to crusher and even downstream. He said that he agrees to fact that the crusher alone is not

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responsible for the floods. Earlier also there were many losses due to flood

14 Sh. Abhishek Vill. Bhogrwan, Tehsil. Fatehpur, Distt. Kangra

He said that : 1. From where will the construction materials will be generated for the construction activities if the crushers are closed? 2. The accidents also took place in other regions, where there are no crushers. 3. In 2011 also flood came and there were land losses due to water. Whether there were any land losses in 2012 when there were no flood conditions? 3. In Delhi, people are having houses adjoining to railway tracks, then dose any earthquake came due to the movement of trains?

No Reply

15 Sh. Sanjeev Prashar He said that all the views expressed in favor of crusher are political. People came from Punjab and bought land here and paths meant for water flow were obstructed by filling soil/muck. Now, when the water come it go to agricultural fields and definitely cause losses. It is very important to have crushers and there is no adverse impact of it. Many social activities were done by the crusher owners in the local area. Last year also when the water of the river came into the fields, they have channelized the stream and protective measures have been taken by them. He stressed and said that permission may be granted to crusher.

No Reply

16. Nanak Chand Ex Pradhan

He said that people who are opposing the crusher have come here from 20-30 kms away from this place. Crushers are installed correctly and there are no losses due to the crushers. As the mining will increase the water level will go down. As already informed, the old river course as diverted time to time have been developed by the people and have created private land over there by filling in muck/soil, and when water/floods came, nobody asks BBMB regarding the release of water, but everybody says close the crushers.

No Reply

17. Shashi Chaudhary, Vill. Bela thakra

She said that nobody looks after up to which extent mining is to be carried out. She alleged that crusher owner dig deep pits in the area. She further requested that they want “No Crusher and

No Mining” in this region.

Mining shall done only up-to depth of 2 meters and the pits shall be backfilled.

18 Thakur GyanChand He requested the committee to consider the view of Smt. Shashi Chauhary. He told that in India there are important places such as India gate in the capital of the country New Delhi where the water of the river Yamuna used to touch this place, but after adopting many protective measures (channelization), no water/flood comes there and it was protected. Houses were constructed in the past also, but when they will dig pits up to 60 meters flood will definitely come and losses will be there.

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19 Kartar Singh Badala He suggested to channelize the river stream to stop the losses in the Mand region and further said that crusher should not be closed.

No Reply

20 Sh. Rajinder Singh Patahania, Member , dental Truck Co-operative society

He said that 300-400 vehicles have got employment. People are jealous of crusher and these are old crusher in the area and not new. There is a dam in upstream and river in downstream, whenever the water is released by the BBMB authorities it is never informed to the local people in advance which leads to the flood situations. In the past also when the crusher was not there the flood situation was there due to this problem. 300 vehicles means around 2000 people get employment. He stressed that they want the crusher to be operated and river stream should be channelized

No Reply

21 Sh. Prem Singh, president, Paryvaran samiti Mand region

He said that location of Krishna Stone crusher is not correct. When the necessary approvals were given, the no department had raised the objections regarding the bridge constructed with Cores of rupees. Ex Pradhan issued NOC by indulging in corruption and the loss of it eare faced by the villages of nearby areas in August 2011. The location of the area is in 20 to 10 mtrs slope and the Beas river is diverted towards this due to mining by crusher owner with the JCB. In the past this bridge was at one side and the river stream was at other side and people used o travel using boats. Regarding the terrace place it is submitted that it is not terrace place but it is Beas River. The JCB used to dig 5-8meters and it is done under the shelter of the departments. This has also been published in the news paper many times. He alleged that the fine imposed against the illegal mining is very less. The vehicles are overloaded and not covered during the transportation. The industry is operated day and night. The mining activity is carried out by heavy machinery. No plantation is carried out by the industry and neither water sprinkling is carried out. No roads hs been provided by the unit. He informed that the BBMB have a certificate to release 30000 cuses. of water downstream from the dam without any information. Before the intimation is given to the local people and the local police stations to be careful regarding the release of water from the dam.

The H.F.L in the lease area is 295 meters above MSL while mining is done up-to 296 meters above MSL so there is no chance of flood Mining shall only be done up-to 2 meters depth. Mining is done manually and the mining is done only from 9 am to 5 pm.

22 Sh. Sunil Kumar He said that there are advantages of this crusher because the check dam constructed by them helps their children to reach school on time because earlier they had to wait near the river. He thanked the crusher owner for this.

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23 Sh Mohammad Rafiq, Up Pradhan gram panchayat

He said that nobody has given the main reason for the floods in the area. This is due to water released from the dam and also due to the

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Ray. contribution from the tributaries of the Beas River downstream of the dam. If the crusher owners doing mining from the river bed, it is good for the local people as due to this the bed level goes down and help channelizing the river and reduce the risk of the flood and there will be no damage to the Mand area. The crusher is required as they require the material to fulfill their basic construction needs. The material when require by the poor people is provided free of cost by the crusher owners. The river is required to be channelized in proper manner.

24 Sh. Surjeet Rana, Chairman, Himachal Kisan Sabha

He requested to get the river course channelized. Also he requested that a siren should be provided in the villages which should be used before the release of water from the dam by the BBMB.

No Reply

Sh. Rakesh Sharma, ADM, Kangra at Dharamshala further assured the people that the public

grievances will be solved on priority bases.

In the end, Er. S.K Dhiman. AEE, HPSPCB thanked all the participants for attending the

Environmental Public Hearing.

Additional District Magistrate

Kangra at Dharamshala,

District, Kangra (H.P.)


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Photographs of the Environmental Public Hearing

Dated 14/05/2011

Overview of Venue


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General Public


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6.2 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan

Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan is prepared keeping in view that location of the

proposed project is close to the river. This plan is prepared based on the below considerations.

The mining operations in the lease area would be confined to day light hours, from 9 A.M. to 5 P.

M.

The highest contour in the lease area is 310 meters above MSL

The nearest H F L of Beas River is at 295 from M S L, at a distance of more than 100 meters

from lease area

The mining shall be restrained well above this level.

6.2.1 Waste Handling

During the extraction of sand stone and bajri from the river bed silt and clay will also be removed

being associated mineral.

Generally they find little commercial utility. But, these are used as filler for compaction in the road

construction work when the grit is laid. Moreover, in the sandy agricultural fields, silt and clay are

spread over to increase the moisture retention capacity of the soil.

Annually, about 12000 metric tons of waste will be generated which will mostly be utilized for

spreading over sandy reclaimed parts of mining lease land to make it suitable for agriculture.

6.2.2 Disaster Management Plan

In order to handle disaster/emergency situations, an organizational chart entrusting responsibility to

various project personnel will be prepared with their specific roles during emergency.

6.3 Occupational Health and Safety

6.3.1 Occupational Health

Operation and Maintenance

Occupational health needs attention during operation phase. The problem of occupational health, in the

operation and maintenance phase is primarily due to dust and noise which could affect the workers from

respiratory and hearing problems. The necessary personal protective equipments will be given to all the

workers. The working personnel shall be given the following appropriate personnel protective

equipments.

Industrial Safety Helmet;

Zero power plain goggles with cut type filters on both ends;

Cylindrical type earplug;

Ear muffs;

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hand gloves;

Industrial safety shoes with steel toe.

All working personnel will be medically examined at least once in every year and at the end of his term

of employment. This is in addition to the pre-employment medical examination.

6.3.2 Safety Plan

Safety of both men and materials during operation phase is of concern. Safety plan shall be prepared and

implemented in the proposed site. The preparedness of an industry for the occurrence of possible disasters

is known as emergency plan.

Keeping in view the safety requirement during construction, operation and maintenance phases a safety

policy will be formulated with the following regulations:

To allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy conditions of work;

To ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees;

To provide wherever necessary protective equipment, safety appliances and clothing and to ensure

their proper use;

To inform employees about materials, equipment or processes used in their work which are known

to be potentially hazardous to health or safety;

To keep all operations and methods of work under regular review for making necessary changes

from the point of view of safety in the light of experience and up to date knowledge;

To provide appropriate facilities for first aid and prompt treatment of injuries and illness at work;

To provide appropriate instruction, training, retraining and supervision to employees in health and

safety, first aid and to ensure that adequate publicity is given to these matters;

To organize collection, analysis and presentation of data on accident, sickness and incident

involving people injury or injury to health with a view to taking corrective, remedial and preventive

action;

To promote through the established machinery, joint consultation in health and safety matters to

ensure effective participation by all employees;

To publish/notify regulations, instructions and notices in the common language of employees;

To prepare separate safety rules for each type of occupation/processes involved in at site;

6.3.3 Safety Organization

A qualified and experienced safety officer shall be appointed. The responsibilities of the safety officer

include identification of the hazardous conditions and unsafe acts of workers and advice on corrective

actions, conduct safety audit, organize training programs and provide professional expert advice on

various issues related to occupational safety and health. He is also responsible to ensure compliance of

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6.3.4 Health and Safety Monitoring Plan

The health of all employees shall be monitored once in a year for early detection of any ailment due to

exposure to dust, heat and noise.

6.4 Natural Resource Conservation

A green belt will be developed so that minimum soil erosion takes place.

In any case the natural habitats of the existing flora and fauna will not be disturbed.

Use of traditional knowledge in all aspects of conservation;

Time to time analysis of the soil, water resources etc will be done in order to analyze the

negative impacts of mining activities on the environment.

6.5 R & R Action Plan

There will be no resettlement or rehabilitation issues involved in this project.

6.6 Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR)

It is proposed to take up the CSR activities in line with the findings of socioeconomic survey done.

The project proponent agrees to provide free of cost boulders, bajri and sand for social projects as

Panchayat ghar, schools in the area.

6.7 Employment

The Company will provide direct employment to around 12 skilled and semi skilled persons and

indirect employment to around 200 persons. The company will give preference to local peoples.

6.8 Identification Of Hazards

The possibility of the following may be there for such projects:

(a) Fire associated with storage of combustible material, lubricants, oil.

(b) Accidents in the mine

To deal the above emergencies, the Emergency Plan is prepared.

6.8.1 Disaster Due To Surface Fire

The fire could be due to surface fire. Such case has so far not been reported. Likewise equipment

sometimes catches fire which needs to be dealt.

Code of Practice in Case of Fire at Mines

Objective:

To deal with fire efficiently and quickly at different locations of mine

Source of Fire:

i) Oil & Lubricant Room.

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Line of Action:

i) Sufficient fire extinguishers will be installed at selected locations on site. Besides, numbers of

water hydrants with sufficient length of hosepipes will be made available at the surface for

fire protection.

ii) Any person notices any sign of fire shall immediately take steps to give warning by blowing

the siren continuously and take steps to extinguish the fire by using appliances available near

the site.

iii) Duties of mine Official: - The Mine officials receiving the warning will forthwith inform at

following places.

a) Fire fighting station

b) Mines Manager

c) Mines Agent / Owner

After intimation he should reach the spot, remove Men & Machinery and take steps to tackle the fire

in accordance with the fire fighting instructions. Inform the security office to get an Ambulance if

required.

a) Duties of Fire Fighting Team: - On receiving warning, the team shall reach the site of fire

and depending on its nature, class and extent shall take steps to extinguish it and rescue persons who

may be caught in fire.

b) Duties of Mines Manager: -

(i) On receipt of information about fire, the Manager will forthwith rush to the spot and assess

the situation. He will oversee the overall rescue operation and make necessary arrangement for

medical aid to the affected persons, if any.

(ii) Inform the management and statutory bodies.

6.8.2 Code of Practice in case of Explosion & Accidents

Objective

To deal with accidents efficiently and quickly

Line of Action

Any person, who notices any explosion or accident, should immediately take steps to give warning by

suitable mean and at the same time take necessary action for withdrawal of men from the site He shall

also inform the mine’s Manager and other officials without any delay

Duties of Mine’s Manager

(a) On receipt of information about explosion or accident, the manager shall forthwith

rush to the spot and the situation. He shall make the arrangements for withdrawal of

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(b) Inform the hospital for Ambulance for affected persons, if any.

(c) Provide First aid to affected persons.

(d) Inform the senior officials and statutory bodies.

6.8.3 Action in Emergency

If any emergency like fire arises in the mine one should immediately inform to Security Supervisor.

Security will inform key personnel and act as detailed above and consequently inform to CCR for

broad announcement by Public Address System and to blow the Alarm if CCR is not affected itself.

The emergency alarm will be wailing sound for two minutes on hearing telephone or alarm; the key

personnel will act as per responsibilities. The procedure for all emergency situations as mentioned

above would be same.

6.8.4 Site Restoration

The incident controller will check the areas thoroughly for possible hazards such as toxic fume or live

wires after emergency and will inform site controller accordingly. The key personnel will meet to

evaluate their individuals and overall performance in responding to situation after the emergency is

over. The review shall determine.

Effectiveness of emergency response plan.

Mine crew performance.

Any need for updating or revision of the emergency response plan.

Suitable arrangement for restart of the work.

Evaluation and control of efficient arising out of mitigating measures like foam discharge &

overflow of oil in water.

Rehabilitate evacuated area.

Adopt measures to prevent similar recurrence.

6.8.5 Precautions

To avoid all these disasters at working place and to minimize their effects following precautions shall

be taken and arrangement shall be made at the working place.

(i) The persons shall be trained properly to handle the situation.

(ii) Detailed warning system, implementation procedure, emergency control centre, shall

be maintained at the mine with names of trained persons.

(iii) Details and availability of machinery, fire-fighting equipment shall be available at the

site.

(iv) Proper arrangements shall be made for treatment of injured person, if any.

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6.8.6 Post Disaster Analysis and Evaluation

When the emergency is over, the team will carry out a detailed analysis of cause of

accident/occurrence, evaluate the influence of various factors and find out the procedures to minimize

them in future. At the same time adequacy of disaster management plan shall be evaluated and

shortcomings shall be rectified to improve the plan.

6.8.7 Off-Site Emergency Planning

Introduction

The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any hazard control system. It would be based on

those accidents identified by the works management, which could affect people and the environment

outside the works. Thus, the off-site plan follows logically from the analysis that took place to provide

the basis for the on-site plan and the two plans should therefore complement each other. The key

feature of a good off-site emergency plan is flexibility in its application to emergencies other than

those specifically included in the formation of the plan. The roles of the various parties that may be

involved in the implementation of an off-site plan are described below. The responsibility for the off-

site plan will be likely to rest either with the works management or with the local authority.

Either way, the plan must identify an emergency coordinating officer who would take overall

command of the off-site activities. As with the on-site plan, an emergency control center will be

required within which the emergency coordinating officer can operate. An early decision will be

required in many cases on the advice to be given to people living “within range” of the accident – in

particular whether they should be evacuated or told to go indoors. Consideration of evacuation may

include the following factors:

a) In the case of a major fire but without explosion risk (e.g. an oil storage tank), only houses

close to the fire are likely to need evacuation, although a severe smoke hazard may require

this to be reviewed periodically.

b) But if the fire is escalating it might be necessary to evacuate people nearby, but only if there

is time; if insufficient time exists, people would be advised to stay indoors and shield

themselves from the fire.

6.8.7.1 Aspects to Be Included In An Off-Site Emergency Plan

Some of the aspects to be included in off-site emergency plan are as follows:

a) Organization

Details of command structure, warning systems, implementation procedures, emergency control

centers Name and appointments of incident controller, site main controller, their deputies and other

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b) Communications

Identification of personnel involved, communication center, call signs, network, list of telephone

numbers.

c) Voluntary Organizations

Details of organizers, telephone numbers, resources, etc

d) Humanitarian Arrangements

Transport, evacuation centers, emergency feeding, treatment of injured, first aid, ambulances.

e) Public Information

Arrangements for: -

(i) Dealing with the media-press office

(ii) Informing relatives, etc.

f) Assessment

Arrangements for: -

(i) Collecting information on the causes of the emergency

(ii) Reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan.

6.8.7.2 Role of the Emergency Coordinating Officer

The various emergency services will be coordinated by an Emergency Coordinating Officer (ECO)

who is likely to be a senior police officer but, depending on the circumstances, could be a senior fire

officer. The ECO will liaise closely with the site main controller. Again depending on local

arrangements, for very severe incidents with major or prolonged off-site consequences, the external

control may pass to a senior local authority administrator or even an administrator appointed by the

Central or State Government.

6.8.7.3 Roles of Major Hazard Works Managements

Where the local authority has the organization to formulate the plan, the role of works managements

in off-site emergency planning will be to establish liaison with those preparing the plans and to

provide information appropriate to such plans. This will include a description of possible on-site

accidents with potential for off-site harm, together with their consequences and an indication of the

relative likelihood of the accidents.

Advice should be provided by works managements to all the outside organizations which may

become involved in handling the emergency off-site and which will need previously to have

familiarized themselves with some of the technical aspects of the works activities, e.g. emergency

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6.8.7.4 Role of the Local Authority

In some places the duty to prepare the off-site plan lies with the local authorities. They may have

appointed an emergency planning officer (EPO) to carry out all this duty as part of the EPO’s roles in

preparing for a whole range of different emergencies within the local authority area. The EPO will

need to liaise with the works to obtain the information to provide the basis for the plan. Rehearsals for

off-site plans are important for the same reasons as on-site plans and will need to be organized by the

EPO.

6.8.7.5 Role of the Police

The police normally assume the overall control of an emergency, with a senior officer designated as

emergency coordinating officer. Formal duties of the police during an emergency include protecting

life and property and controlling traffic movements. The functions include controlling bystanders,

evacuating the public, identifying the dead and dealing with casualties and informing relatives of dead

or injured.

6.8.7.6 Role of the Fire Authorities

The control of a fire is normally the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer who would take

over the handling of the fire from the site incident controller on arrival at the site. The senior fire

brigade officer may also have a similar responsibility for other events. Fire authorities having major

hazard works in their area should have familiarized themselves with the location on site of all stores

of flammable materials, water and foam supply points and fire-fighting equipments.

6.8.7.7 Role of the Health Authorities

Health authorities, including doctors, surgeons, hospitals, ambulances and so on, have a vital part to

play following a major accident and they should form an integral part of any emergency plan.

For major fires, injuries will be the result of the effects of thermal radiation to a varying degree and

the knowledge and experience to handle this in all, but extreme, cases may be generally available in

most hospitals.

6.8.7.8 Roles of the Government Safety Authority

The Inspectors of Director General of Mines Safety are likely to want to satisfy themselves that the

organization responsible for including the off-site plan has made adequate arrangements for handling

emergencies of all types including major emergencies. In the event of an accident, local arrangements

regarding the role of the factory inspector will apply. In the aftermath, factory inspectors may wish

to ensure that the affected areas are rehabilitated safely.


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Chapter - 7

Project Benefits

7.0 Introduction

As we know that the stone, sand and Bajri are the back bone of infrastructure development and its

demand is expected to increase further more in coming year to meeting demand of infrastructure

development. The proposed project would enable to meet a small part of the growing demand in the

state of Himachal Pradesh. Further, the proposed project will result in improvement of upliftment of

social structure in the area. The people residing in the nearby areas will be benefited indirectly. It is

anticipated that the proposed project will provide benefits for the locals.

7.1 Economic benefits

The company has contributed substantially to the exchequer by way of royalty, excise and

government taxes. Annual payment of royalty of minerals extracted to the tune of 50000 TPA would

be Rs 10, 00,000/= at the rate of 20.00 per metric ton of minor mineral. In addition Rs 20,000.0

would be paid to local panchayat @ two % of royalty.

7.2 Demography benefits

During the operational phase, about 12 people shall be employed. Considering that most of the

skilled/unskilled personnel proposed to be employed for the proposed project shall be from within the

study area, the proposed project would add to the population in the study area which results in better

scope for indirect employment etc. in addition to the workforce the indirect employment also be

generated for about 200 members or even more.

7.3 Education

Unskilled people and limited skilled people (depending on availability) shall be hired from local

population. Due to economic growth of these people there may be chances to growth of education in

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7.4 Employment

The man power requirements for the operational phase of the proposed project shall be about 12

persons. Many of these persons however shall be unskilled people and shall be satisfied from local

population.

In addition to the direct employment mentioned above, there will be indirect employment of local

people by utilizing their expertise in different areas like horticulture, site clearing, road development,

etc. Also, due to secondary development in the study area, employment opportunities will be

generated. About 200 or more people are expected to get indirect employment. Preference shall be

given to local populace based on their qualifications, skill set and availability.

7.5 Conclusion

M/s .Krishna Stone Crusher management has undertaken and will undertake various Socio Economic

upliftment activities .Development Projects are planned after a participatory need assessment of the

communities around the activity area. Each project has a one-year and a three-year rolling plan, with

milestones and measurable targets. The objective is to phase out the presence over a period of time

and then further hand over the reins of further development to the people. This also enables the

company to widen their reach.

The company has also co-ordinate with the government bodies, district authorities, village panchayat

and the end beneficiaries — the villagers. The Government has, in their 5-year plans, special funds

earmarked for human development and the company recourses to many of these. At the same time,

company also networks and collaborates with like-minded bilateral and unilateral agencies to share

ideas and ensure that efforts are not duplicated.

The management supports the local administration and other form of assistance for the development

of public facilities in the region. Mainly they are providing the basic amenities to nearby villagers for

water distribution, building of schools, hospitals, etc. and all this adds to the economic positivity and

benefits to the locals of the activity area.

In conclusion we may write that the project proponent proposes to enhance production of sand, stone

& Bajri from same lease area. There will be further generation of direct and indirect employment due

to this project. There will be increase in revenue generation to the government by way of royalty,

excise and government taxes. There will be further improvement in infrastructure like education,

roads, availability of drinking water, medical facilities in adjacent villages. The increase in earnings

of local villagers who will get employment in the limestone mine and due to increased spending on

social welfare measures by the company will provide better standard of living for the villagers.


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Chapter-8

Environmental Management Plan

8.0 General

Utilisation of non-renewable resources of the study should be within the limits of permissible 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 physico-chemical and biological processes. The EMP is required to

ensure sustainable development in the study area of 10 Km radius of the proposed mining site; hence it

needs to be an all encompassive plan for the proposed activity. Government regulating agencies like

Pollution Control Board working in the region and more importantly the people living in the study

area need to extend their co-operation and contribution.

It has been evaluated that the study area has not been affected adversely with the proposed activity and

likely to get new economical fillip, not only for the study area but also for the region as a whole.

Mitigation measures at the source level and an overall management plan at the study area level are

elicited so as to improve the supportive capacity of the receiving bodies. The EMP aims at controlling

pollution at the source level to the possible extent with the available and affordable technology

followed by treatment before they are discharged.

Environmental management for the proposed mining activity is discussed for the environmental

impact pertains to the operational phase. Even though reversible in nature - all the impacts will be

visible only during operational phase. It is planned to take corrective measures to ensure that these

effects are kept to bare minimum. The EMP will therefore, be initiated during planning stage itself.

The environmental management plan consists of a set of mitigation, management, monitoring and

institutional measures to be taken during implementation and operation of the project, to eliminate

adverse environmental impacts or reduce them to acceptable levels. The present environmental

management plan addresses the components of environment which are likely to be affected by the

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The objectives of EMP are:

Overall conservation of environment.

Minimization of waste generation and pollution.

Judicious use of natural resources and water.

Safety, welfare and good health of the work men and populace.

Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

Vigilance against probable disasters and accidents.

Monitoring of cumulative and long time impacts.

Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) aims at the preservation of ecological system by considering

in-built pollution abatement facilities at the proposed site. Some of the major criteria governing the

environmental measures will be adopted, and the same is described in ensuring paragraphs.

8.1 Air Environment

The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the pollutants beyond

prescribed limits. However, the following measures would be adopted to mitigate the pollution levels

in ambient air. Dust particles generated during various mining activities when become airborne lead to

increase in particulates level in the ambient air. The major source of dust generation is the transport of

material by trucks and tractor trolleys. Adequate control measures shall be taken during mining

operations as well as transportation of minerals. The following measures will be taken to mitigate the

fugitive dust from different operations.

8.1.1 Prevention and control of Dust Pollution

The main pollutant in air is Particulate Matter (PM10), which is generated due to various mining

activities. However, to reduce the impact of dust pollution the following steps are being taken during

various mining activities.

a. During loading operation

No machinery shall be used in loading process. Loading will be done completely manual

method.

b. During Transport operation

All the haulage roads in the area are being kept wide, levelled, compacted and properly

maintained and water is sprayed regularly during the shift operation to prevent generation of

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c. Plantation work :

In order to reduce spread of air pollution in the surroundings, green belt is being developed around

the mines office, mine approach road, along mine boundary, etc. to control dust pollution.

d. Monitoring of air pollution

Periodic air quality survey is being carried out to monitor the quality and for timely corrective

actions.

e. Laying of haul roads as per the standards to avoid or eliminate air – borne dust.

f. Watering of haul roads and other roads at regular intervals

g. Spraying of water on permanent transport roads at required frequencies.

h. Provision of dust filters / mask to workers working at highly dust prone and affected areas.

i. Provision of green belt by vegetation for trapping dust.

j. Greenbelt development along the haul roads, dump and along the boundaries of the lease

area.

k. Utmost care will be taken to prevent spillage of sand and stone from the trucks.

8.2 Noise Environment

As there will be no heavy earth moving machinery there will not be any major impact on noise level

due to sand mining and other association activities a detailed noise survey has been carried out and

results were cross referenced with standards and were found to be well within the limits. Blasting

technique is not used for sand and stone lifting, hence no possibility of land vibration. It was found

that the proposed mining activity will not have any significant impact on the noise environment of the

region. The only impact will be due to transportation of sand and stone by trucks and tractor trolleys.

As the only impact is due to transportation of stone to the stone crushing unit and sand to the market

though village roads, the following control measures shall be taken to keep the ambient noise levels

well within limits:

Use of personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and earplugs by workers, working in high

noise areas.

Conducting periodical medical check up of all workers for any noise related health problems

Proper training to personnel to create awareness about adverse noise level effects.

Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the mine and outside location for proper

effective remedial actions.

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Timely maintenance of vehicles and their silencers to minimize vibration and Sound.

Phasing out of old and worn out trucks.

Care will be taken to produce minimum sound during sand and stone loading.

The greenbelt, which is being provided, will act as noise attenuator. With the noise abatement measures,

it is expected that the noise levels will be maintained in compliance with DGMS standards.

8.3 Water Environment

8.3.1 Surface Water

The major source of surface water pollution due to sand mining is insignificant, however the following

measures shall be undertaken to prevent water pollution.

Utmost care will be taken to minimize spillage of stone and sand.

Drainage around the mining area would be undertaken so that no rain water do not enter the

mining pits.

Plantation will be under taken as per green belt development plan enclosed in approved

mining plan

8.3.2 Ground Water

There would not be any adverse effect on the ground water quality. The mineral formation does not

contain any harmful element, which could percolate into the ground and pollute the ground water.

Hence, no control measures are required.

However, regular monitoring of quality in the existing hand pumps/tube wells in the vicinity would be

carried out both with reference to area and times intervals to study the hydrodynamics of the strata.

8.4 Land Environment

Any mining activity may alter the land use pattern in the lease area. In order to minimise the

adverse affects, the following suggestions have been made. Degradation of land is not a very

significant adverse impact of river terrace mining due creation of access roads, mining

operations, transportation of mined material. In order to prevent the environmental

degradation of leased mine area and its surroundings, the following measures shall be taken;

No mining is proposed up to 100 meters from the HFL.

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No foreign material should be allowed to remain/spill in lease area and catchments area, or no

pits/pockets will be allowed to be filled with such material,

No stockpiling of harvested sand and stone shall be done outside the lease area.

Movement of the vehicles on the road will be increased; however, non metalled road leading to sand

and stone mining area will be sprinkled with water at regular intervals. In addition to prevent spillage

by trucks/tractor trolley, over loading should be controlled along with speed limit.

There will be minimum numbers of access roads to lease area. No Access points to the lease area shall

be from the river bed side.

8.4.1 Plantation and Soil Conservation

The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the source of pollution and the

surrounding areas. The green belt helps to capture the fugitive emission and to attenuate the noise

generated apart from improving the aesthetics. Development of green belt and other forms of greenery

shall also prevent soil erosion and washing away of topsoil besides helping in stabilizing the

functional ecosystem and further to make the climate more conducive and to restore water balance.

While making choice of plant species for cultivation in green belts, weightage has to be given priority

to the natural factor of bio-climate. It is also presumed that the selected plants will be grown as per

normal horticultural (or forestry) practice and authorities responsible for plantation will also make

sure that adequate provision for watering and protection of the saplings exists at site.

Soil Quality will be monitored on yearly basis in the area surrounding the core zone used for

agricultural activity to check for any negative impacts on the soil quality.

Year wise plantation activity shall be undertaken as proposed in the approved ‘Working cum

Environment Management Plan’ and shown in approved mining plan in Annexure-VI.

8.4.2 Post mining land use

As the mining lease area is part of old river terrace and at a safe distance of about 100 meters from the

river bank, and it belong to private individuals, it would be converted into agricultural fields

surrounded by plantation undertaken during the mining period.

8.5 Biological Environment

The mining activity will have insignificant effect on the existing flora and fauna. Data have been

collected from various Government Departments such as forests, agriculture, fisheries, animal

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project area is surrounded by reserved forests on the banks are also lined with agricultural land. The

purpose of the project itself is to convert the existing not cultivable land into land suitable for

agriculture and horticulture. It was found that the sand and stone mining activity will not have any

significant impact on the biological environment of the region.

Mitigation of Impacts on Biological Environment

There is a requirement to establish a stable ecosystem with both ecological and economic returns.

Minimization of soil erosion and dust pollution enhances the beauty of the core and the buffer zone.

To achieve this it is planned to increase plantation activities. The basic objectives of plantations are as

follows.

Improvement of Soil quality

Quick vegetative cover to check soil erosion

Improvement in river bank stability

Conservation of biological diversity

8.6 Socio-Economic Environment /Corporate Social Responsibility

This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. The overall impact

of riverbed mining of sand stone and bajri on the social economics of the area shall be a very positive

one, as not only it will generate employment opportunities for local population at mine site but also

in associated activity i.e. at stone crushing plant , for transportation of mined material, etc . It will also

give a good boost to the general economy of the area.

About 12 persons shall be employed at mine site. And approximately 200 people are to be benefited

directly or indirectly by the project.

The project proponent as cooperate social responsibility agrees to provide free of cost boulders, bajri

and sand for social projects as Panchayat ghar, schools in the area besides carrying out extensive tree

plantation.

The proposed mining activity is expected to provide stimulus to socio-economic activities in the

region and thereby accelerate further development processes.


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8.7 Cost Provision for Environmental Measures

It is proposed to invest a capital cost of Rs. 3.5 lakhs on pollution control, treatment and monitoring

systems with recurring amount of Rs.4.95 lakhs per annum. The break-up of the investment is given in

the following Table-8.7.1.

TABLE-8.7.1

COST PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES

S. No Title Capital Cost Rs. in Lakhs

Recurring Cost Rs. in Lakhs

1. Monitoring of Air, Water ,Soil etc. 0.50 0.50 2. Air Pollution Control- Management of

Haulage Roads including Sprinkling 0.70 0.30

3. Plantation and check dams as per Mining plan

0.45 0.20

4. Occupational Health Measures Provision of PPE and other Miscellaneous expenditure

0.30 0.08

Total 1.95 1.08


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Chapter-9

Summary & Conclusions

9.1 Introduction

The proposed production of stone, bajri and sand are of 50,000 TPA. The total project cost of the

mine is estimated to be Rs. 6.2 lakhs. The proposed mine is located at old terrace of Beas River falling

in Mauza Reyali, Tehsil Fatehpur, and District Kangra of Himachal Pradesh. The area is covered in

Survey of India (SOI) toposheet No. 43 P/16 & 44M/13.

The details of environmental setting are given below. The map showing the project site and 10 km

study area is shown in Figure-9.1.1.

Table-9.1.1

DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

S. No. Particulars Details 1 Location a. Village Riyali

b. Tehsil Fatehpur

c. District Kangra

d. State Himachal Pradesh

e. Latitude 32o 01’ 21.2’’N – 320 01’ 11.6’’N

f. Longitude 75º 48’ 38.9’’ E – 750 48’ 38’’E

g. Khasra Nos. 2593,2594 and 2595/2

h. Total Mine Lease Area 13.0076 Hectares

2 Land use at the project area Unused land belongs to private individuals

3 Nearest habitation Riyali Village

4 Nearest major town Talwara(about 16km),Nurpur (about 44km)

5 Nearest railway track from mine boundary Pathankot(about 38km km)

6 Nearest airport Dharmshala ,about 104km

7 Nearest tourist places Nil within 10km radius

8 Defence installations Nil within 10km radius

9 Archaeological important Nil within 10km radius

10 Ecological sensitive zones Nil within 10km radius

11 Reserved/Protected forest (from mine boundary)

Menngal PF- 7.5km Karanpur RF-9.5km Bindaban RF-9.0km

12 Nearest streams / Rivers / water bodies (from mine boundary)

Beas River

13 Other Industries /Mines Stone crusher industries


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S. No. Particulars Details 14 Seismic zone Seismic Zone - V

Figure-9.1.1: Map showing the project site and 10 km study area

9.2 Description of the Project

The salient features of the proposed mine are given below:


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TABLE-9.2.1

SALIENT FEATURES OF PROPOSED MINE

S. No. Particulars Details

1. Project Name M/s.Krishna Stone Crusher

2. Geological Reserves 877500 MT up to 5 meter depth

3. Production Capacity 50,000 TPA

4. Mine lease area 13.0076 Ha

5. Lease Period Fifteen years

6. Location Khasra No. 2593, 2594&2595/2, village Riyali, Tehsil

Fatehpur, Dist. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

7 Use of mineral Captive to stone crusher and sand will be directly salable in open market

8. Method of mining Opencast Manual method using hand tools

9. Mineral Transportation By Road

10. Water Requirement 2.3 KLD

11. Source of Water Outsource tankers

12. Manpower 12 persons

13. Wastewater generation 0.15 KLD

14. Solid waste generation Silt and clay

15. Project Cost 6.2 Lakhs

16. EMP costs Capital Cost: 1.95Lakhs

Recurring Cost:1.08 Lakhs

Production details

The details of year wise production of Sand, stone and Bajri for the first 5 years period are given

below:

Year wise production of sand, stone Bajri for the first 5 years period in metric tons

Year Boulders Bajri Sand Total

First Year 17480 12420 10120 40020

Second Year 19760 14040 11440 45240

Third year 19760 14040 11440 45240

Fourth year 21900 15500 12650 50050

Fifth year 21900 15500 12650 50050

Total 100800 71500 58300 230600


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9.3 Description of Environment , Local Geology

The leased out area forms a part of the terrace comprising boulders, cobbles, pebbles, bajri, sand and

clay deposit of terrace alluvium. The rocks in the catchments of Beas River are mainly of Siwalik and

Dharmsala Formations.

The area is comprising predominantly the quartzite Boulders, Sand and bajri of Sandstone. The

boulders are white, spotted white, greenish white, pink, purple and dark green in color.

Land use

The land-use pattern of the study area is determined based on the latest satellite imagery purchased from

NRSA,Hyderabad.To know the present land use pattern the satellite imagery is interpreted as per

standard classification procedure of NRSA to determine the area covered by each land use pattern. The

classification results are mentioned below.

Land use pattern in the 10 km study area

S No Land use Land Cover Class Area in Ha Area in %

1 Agriculture Land 132.59 42.23

2 Fallow Land 24.27 7.73

3 Scrub Land 22.13 7.05

4 Forest Land 105.66 33.66

5 Barren Land 3.19 1.01

6 Built up Area 9.08 2.89

7 Sand 13.54 4.31

8 Water Bodies 3.47 1.11

Total 313.94 100.00

Source: Satellite Imagery from NRSC, Hyderabad.

Environmental Monitoring

For monitoring of the environmental parameters like meteorology, air, water, soil and noise quality,

the monitoring stations have been established at different locations in and around the mine lease area.

The base line data has been collected in the summer season from March to May, 2011.

Meteorology

The recorded meteorological data for the study period at project site is presented below:


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Summary of the meteorological data generated at site

Month Temp (°C) Relative

Humidity (%)

Prominent wind

direction/ wind speed

(kmph) from Min. Max. Min. Max.

March 2011 18.5 28.5 34.5 77.1 Toward east 0.1-5.2

April 2011 17.2 34.1 28.3 77.3 Toward east 0.1-12.7

May 2011 25.1 37.2 18.1 67.1 Toward east 0.1-8.2

Ambient Air Quality

Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two days per week at four

locations in pre monsoon season (March 2011 to May 2011). The summary of these results for all the

locations is presented below. These are compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution

Control Board (CPCB) for rural and residential zone.

Summary of Ambient Air Quality for all the locations

Code Locations PM10 SO2 NOx

Max Min Max Min Max Min

A-1 At Site 42.3 33.2 5.8 4.1 11.6 8.2

A-2 Village Riyali 46.9 32.9 6.5 4.1 12.2 7.9

A-3 Village Bela Thakran 43.3 32.5 6.5 4.4 14.2 8.7

A-4 Village Nangal 40.3 29.3 5.9 4.0 13.8 7.0

A-5 Village Punal 39.8 28.5 5.9 4.1 13.5 6.9

Note: All values are represented in g/m3

All values were found to be well within the latest national standards.

Water quality

Two ground water and two surface water samples have been considered in and around the proposed

mine site within the periphery of 10 km taking in to account the various uses, these water resources

are put to.

Ground water quality

The analysis results indicate that the pH and conductivity of the ground waters was to be in the range of

7.2 - 7.4 and 480 - 540 mhos. The TDS were found to be in the range of 295 – 320 mg/L. Other

parameters like Chlorides and Sulphates were observed to be well within the prescribed limits. After

physico chemical analysis it was found that all the parameters are within the standards as per IS:

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Surface water quality

The analysis results indicate that the pH of the surface waters was to be in the range of 7.3 - 7.5. The

TDS were found to be in the range of 196-208 mg/L. Other parameters like Chlorides and Sulphates

were observed to be well within the prescribed limits. After physico chemical analysis it was found

that all the parameters are within the standards as per IS: 10500.

Noise Quality

The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of noise levels at three locations covering

both core and buffer zones in the study area. The noise levels at each location were recorded for 24-hrs.

The results obtained were compared with the national standards and were found to be well within the

prescribed limits.

Ecology

There are no endemic and endangered species of flora within the study region. There is no schedule-I

species in this area. There are no national parks, sanctuaries, tiger/ Elephant corridors, migratory route

for birds, etc within the 10 km radius from the mine site.

Socioeconomic

There are no villages falling within the core zone. The entire mine lease area is private individual

lands falls under Riyali village. The buffers zone of the proposed mine, encompassing 10 km radius

from the periphery of the core zone, consists of 46 villages falling under Fatehpur and Indore Tehsils

of Kangra district with following features:

The total population of the buffer zone is 18401 with 3589 households with average family size

are 5 persons per family. The population density is 58 persons per sq. km.

The average literacy rate as per 2001 census has been 68.55%. The literacy rate in the study area

seems to be average. As the literacy rate of female (64.5 %) is poor compare with the literacy rate

of male (72.5%) in the study area.

The employment rate in the buffer zone is 20.43 % as main workers, 23.3 % as marginal workers

and 56.27 % as non-workers.

Primary health care and medical facilities are available at major grampanchayats/towns. Rest of

the villages avail the facility within 5-10 km. distance.

For drinking water, villages are dependent on ground water source

Electricity is available in all the villages.

9.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

The summary of anticipated adverse environmental impacts due to the proposed project and mitigation

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9.4.1 Air Environment

Particulate matter would be the predominant pollutant affecting the air quality during the operation

phase. Dust will be generated mainly during excavation, loading & unloading and hauling operations

along with transportation activities. Sprinkling of water from tankers would be undertaken for the

suppression of fugitive dust. Undesirable gaseous pollutants will be generated mostly by the vehicle

movement. However, this would not lead to any tangible effect, as the expected emission volume is

low. It would be ensured that all the vehicles plying in the working zone are properly tuned and

maintained to keep emissions within the permissible limits. At loading and unloading points,

arrangement for Water sprinkling is being made so that dust generation during transportation of

materials is minimized further.

In order to predict the particulate emissions, FDM model was used to predict changes in air quality

The maximum ground level concentrations of PM 10 from the different mining activities for study

period (summer season) with EMP were observed to be 8.2 g/m3.The maximum GLC’s were falling

within the mine lease area at a distance of 100 m from the source for the given meteorological and

topographical conditions. The predominant wind direction is towards NW. The resultant will remain

within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for industrial/rural/residential areas.

9.4.2 Water Environment

Impact on water resources/hydrology

There are no streams/nallahs flowing in the lease area as the proposed lease is on the terrace of the

river Beas. As such there will be no impact on this drainage channel due to the mining activity.

The study area itself being part of River terrace above and away from H F L carries no surface water.

The ground water table as per the observations of records of tube wells in the surrounding area

indicates to be at least seven to eight meters below surface level. The flow of ground water (sub

surface flow) is following the trend of topography, which is in the East to west direction.

The ground water table which will be about four meters below the surface level of mining lease area

will not be disturbed as ultimate working depth will be 296 MRL. Thus the mine operation will not

affect the hydrological conditions of the area. Proposed working will not intersect Ground water.

Impacts due to mining activity

As such no effluents are generated due to the proposed mining activity. However, domestic effluent to

a tune of 0.2 KLD will be generated which will treat in the septic tank followed by soak pit.

9.4.3 Land Environment

The total Mine lease area of 13.0076 ha is private unused lands. The mine lease is devoid of any

vegetation. Practically, no soil cover is available on the mineralized zone. The conservation of top soil


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is not required as it is not available in proposed mining area. The impact on soil in the lease area and

surroundings will be negligible.

After mining, the mined out area will be reclaimed by waste dump and developed for agricultural use.

Hence, no perceptible change in the general landscape is anticipated.

Post Mining Land use Plan

The proposed mine doesn’t need much of infrastructure needed and no dumping is proposed. After

the completion of life of the mine, the mined out area shall be reclaimed by the waste dump and

utilized for agricultural purposes.

9.4.4 Noise Environment

In open cast manual mining, the various sources of noise mainly attributed to excavating, loading &

haulage and plying of transportation vehicles. The noise measurement data indicate that present noise

levels in the study area are slightly more than the permissible limits of National Ambient Air Quality

Standards. Hence, it may be predicted that there will be a slight impact due to the proposed project.

The predicted noise levels based on the above analysis in the nearby villages, considering that there is

no attenuation on account of barriers, will be as follows:

LOCATION MAX.EXISTING ADDITION PREDICTED MAX

Riyali Village 51.1 32.2 51.1

Nangal Village 51.2 24.3 51.2

All values are in dB (A)

Thus due to natural attenuation effects, by proper green belt development, design / maintenance of

machines, etc., the impact on noise levels will be minimal.

9.4.5 Biological Environment

The proposed mine lease area is totally private individuals devoid of any vegetation. There is no forest

land within the mine lease area. There are no national parks, sanctuaries, notified biospheres,

Tiger/Elephant Corridors, Birds migratory routes, etc. within 10 km radius.

Extensive plantation will be undertaken in the core zone along the mine lease area, which will serve

not only as pollution sink but also as a noise barrier. It is expected that with the adoption of these

measures, the impact due to mine operations will be minimal on the terrestrial ecosystem.

9.4.6 Socio-Economic Environment

The total mine lease area is private waste lands and not available for cultivation as such there are no

R&R issues involved. Opening of proposed mine definitely provides the following series of positive

impacts:


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Direct employment for over 10 persons in the various mine activities.

Indirect employment of about 200 is anticipated during various stages of mine activities.

Improvement in the general living standards and knowledge sharing.

The wage level and the living standard of the local and the migrated people will also improve

as a result of higher earnings.

Improvements of the local amenities like roads, communication, water supply, educational &

recreational facilities, hospitals/ dispensaries, libraries, availability of variety of goods &

services and other basic amenities needed for the local society.

Improvement in the economic growth not only in the region.

Benefit to the government through financial revenues by way of royalty, tax, duties, etc from

this project directly and also indirectly.

Additional mineral availability for the whole

9.4.7 Safety Management

A qualified and experienced safety officer shall be appointed. The responsibilities of the safety officer

include identification of the hazardous conditions and unsafe acts of workers and advice on corrective

actions, conduct safety audit, organize training programs and provide professional expert advice on

various issues related to occupational safety and health. He is also responsible to ensure compliance

of Safety Rules/ Statutory Provisions.

9.5 Environmental Monitoring programme

Environmental Monitoring Cell

The following routine monitoring programme as detailed below shall be implemented at site. Besides

to this monitoring, the compliances to all environmental clearance conditions and consents from

APPCB/MoEF shall be monitored and reported periodically.


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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

Sr. No.

Potential Impact



Location

1 Air Emissions Ambient air quality

within the premises of

the proposed unit and

nearby habitations to

be monitored.

PM10, PM2.5,

SO2, NOx and

CO.

Half Yearly Near Mine

office, Near

Haulage road

Exhaust from vehicles

to be minimized by use

of fuel efficient

vehicles and well

maintained vehicles

having PUC

certificate.

Vehicle logs to

be maintained

Regularly Main gate

Vehicle trips to be

minimized to the

extent possible

Vehicle logs Daily records Main gate

2 Noise Noise generated from

various mining

operations and stone

crusher

Spot Noise

Level

recording;

Leq(night),

Leq(day),

Leq(dn)

Periodic during

operation phase

Main gate,

working zone

3 Wastewater

Discharge

-- -- -- --

4 Drainage and

effluent

Management

-- -- -- --

5 Water Quality Monitoring used water Comprehensive Periodic during


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Sr. No.

Potential Impact



Location

and Water

Levels

quality & groundwater

quality and levels

monitoring as

per IS 10500

Groundwater

level bgl

operation phase

6 Maintenance of

flora and fauna

Vegetation, greenbelt /

green cover

development

No. of plants,

species

Periodic during

operation phase

-

7 Waste

Management

Implement waste

management plan that

identifies and

characterizes every

waste arising

associated with

proposed activities and

which identifies the

procedures for

collection, handling &

disposal of each waste

arising.

Records of

solid waste

generation,

treatment and

disposal

Periodic during

operation phase

8 Soil quality Maintenance of good

soil quality

Physico-

chemical

parameters and

metals.

Periodical

monitoring

Plantation

areas

9 Health Employees and

migrant labour health

check ups

All relevant

parameters

including HIV

Regular check

ups

-

9.6 Project Benefits

The proposed project shall play a vital role in further improving the socio-economic status and life

style of these local people of backward communities. The plant guarantees direct employment to the

local people from nearby villages. Further, this project generates indirect employment for several

persons in different associated activities like local trading, house construction, transportation, loading

of materials etc. Apart from introducing eco-friendly methods and generating employment, proponent


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will also take care to pay special attention to uplift the socio-economic conditions of the nearby

villagers.

9.7 Environment Management Plan during Operation Phase

Environmental Management Plan (EMP) aims at the preservation of ecological system by considering

in-built pollution abatement facilities at the proposed site. Some of the major criteria governing the

environmental measures will be adopted, and the same is described in ensuring paragraphs.

9.7.1 Air Pollution Management

As discussed earlier, mining activities will generate large quantities of dust during excavation of

mineral, loading and transportation operations. The following measures will be taken to mitigate the

fugitive dust from different operations.

Watering of haul roads and other roads at regular intervals

Spraying of water on permanent transport roads at required frequencies.

Provision of dust filters / mask to workers working at highly dust prone and affected areas.

Provision of green belt by vegetation for trapping dust.

Greenbelt development along the haul roads and along the boundaries of the lease area.

The extracted mineral should be transported from the quarry to the crusher by adopting

following measures so as to minimize dust emissions.

Water sprinkling should be done prior and after loading into the trucks.

Speed of the vehicles should be maintained with in the prescribed limits.

Trucks should not be over loaded and should be maintained to the body level.

9.7.2 Water Pollution Management

Domestic Sewage

The sewage to a tune of 0.2 KLD generated from the mine office and toilets will be diverted to the

septic tank followed by soak pit.

9.7.3 Noise Pollution Management

The major noise generating source from the proposed activity is excavation, loading, unloading and

plying of vehicles. The following control measures are to be undertaken to bring down the noise levels.

Use of personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and earplugs by workers, working in high

noise areas.

Proper maintenance and tuning of Vehicles would be ensured.


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The greenbelt with species of rich canopy around the lease area and along the roads will further

attenuate the noise levels.

Conducting periodical medical check up of all workers for any noise related health problems

Proper training to personnel to create awareness about adverse noise level effects.

Planned noise monitoring at suitable locations in the plant and outside location for proper

effective remedial actions.

9.7.4 Occupational safety and health:

To avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due to dust, noise etc. extensive measures shall

be adapted related to safety aspect. Regular maintenance and testing of all tools & equipments shall be

carried out as per guidelines. Personal protective equipments shall be provided to the workers

working in the mine. Periodical medical examination of all workers by medical specialists shall be

conducted

9.7.5 Socioeconomic

The following measures will be taken up to improve the socioeconomic conditions of the area:

• Local people will be employed on priority basis as per their skills

• It is estimated that about 12 persons will be directly employed and about 200 persons will

be indirectly employed

• Direct & indirect development of the society.

• As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility the project proponent agrees to provide free

of cost boulders, bajri and sand for social projects as Panchayat ghar, schools in the area.

• Medical facilities to the workers employed at site

9.7.6 Conclusions

It is predicted that socio-economic impact due to this project will positively increase the chance of

more employment opportunities for local inhabitants. There are no Resettlement and Rehabilitation

issues involved in this project. The revenue of the State Govt. shall be definitely increasing due to the

enhanced production. The entire project area is devoid of any endangered flora and fauna. Thus the

proposed project is not likely to affect the environment or adjacent ecosystem adversely.

Chapter 10

Disclosure of Consultant

Idma Laboratories Limited the group’s Flagship Company was incorporated in 1981. It is a

multidisciplinary center for excellence in testing and analysis including capacity building.

Punjab Agri Food Parks Limited (PAFPL) was incorporated in 2002 is a dedicated

agricultural hub that has the resources and infrastructure to provide world-class facilities and

services for demand driven agriculture and better farming practices. Punjab Agri Ventures

Limited (PAVL) incorporated in 2004 is a state of the art, horticulture & food-processing

complex. Founded in 1999, Idma Foundation for Sustainable Development works on

environmental problems associated with development. It is registered under the Societies

Registration Act XXI of 1860 at Chandigarh, India as a not-for-profit organization.

Idma represents our corporate philosophy- Invest energy and ingenuity in programme

areas; develop knowledge networks for new insights through interaction of different perspectives

and approaches; manage resources in a sustainable manner and be accountable.

IDMA Laboratories Ltd. is ISO-9001: 2008, 14001& 18000certified company.

EIA Division has been accredited with National Accreditation Board for Education & Training

(NABET) (Quality Council of India) vide Minutes of 47th AC meeting for Surveillance

assessment dated April 12, 2013 .

IDMA Laboratories Ltd. has its own Environmental Laboratory at Plot No. 391, Industrial

Area, Phase I, Panchkula (Haryana) approved by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt.

of India, New Delhi vide notification No.1150(E) dated 22.05.2012. The Environmental

Laboratory is also approved by the National Accreditation Board for Calibration and Testing

Laboratories (NABL) vide certificates no. T-0187 dated 25.05.2012 as ISO/IEC -17025: 2005 in

chemical testing and T-0188 for Mechanical testing. The laboratory also recognized by Bureau

of Indian Standards (BIS) vide Ref.No.CI/COAPD/OSL (9123236), dated 04 July, 2011.

List of Experts For EIA/EMP Report Preparation

EIA Coordinator Dr. Mrs. Shalini Gupta

Deputy EIA Coordinator Mr. S.C. Sharma

S. No. Functional Area Expert Name

1. Hydrology, Ground Water & Water Conservation

(HG)

Mr. P. Radha Krishna

Moorthy

2. Water Pollution, Prevention, Control & Prediction of

Impacts (WP)

Dr. P.K. Aggarwal

3. Noise & Vibration (NV) Mr. P.K. Nagori

4. Risk Assessment & Hazard Mgt.(RH) Mr. P.K. Nagori

5. Ecology & Biodiversity (EB) Dr. Parmod Kumar

6. Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste Management (SW) Mr. Ankush Aggarwal

7. Meteorology, Air Quality Modeling & Prediction

(AQ)

Dr. Shalini Gupta

8. Air Pollution Prevention , Monitoring & Control (AP) Dr. Shalini Gupta

9. Land Use (LU) Mr. P. Radha Krishna Moorthy

10. Socio-Economy Mr. Puran Chand Joshi

11. Geology & Soil (GS) Mr. S.C. Sharma

12. Soil Conservation Mr. M.K. Dwivedi

THE FOLLOWING TEAM MEMBERS WERE INVOLVED:

Project Name: M/s. Krishna stone crusher

Name and address of

the Consultant

Idma Laboratories Ltd,

391,Panchkula, Haryana

ISO 9001:2008 Certified,

OHSAS 18001:2007 Certified and

QCI-NABET Accredited.

Team involved in

preparation of

EIA/EMP report under

the guidance of

approved Experts

Ravinder Kaur Saini

Pooja Sharma

Base line data Idma Laboratories Ltd,

391,Panchkula, Haryana

MoEF Recognized, PPCB &

NABL Accredited Laboratory.

Terms of Reference as Issued by Expert Appraisal Committee on Mining Projects in its 14th

Meeting held on APRIL 25-27, 2011

S. No. ToR Cross Ref. in EIA

Report

1. A copy of document in support of the fact that the proponent

is rightful lessee of the mine should be given.

The copy of Mine

grant letter and

Partnership Deed

are enclosed in

Annexure-II and III

respectively.

2. All documents including approved mine plan , EIA report

and public hearing should be compatible with one another in

terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste

generation and its management and mining technology and

should be in the name of the lessee.. The mine plan should

take in account the conditions of the mine lease, if any, in

terms of distance to be left un worked from the river flowing

nearby.

The documents

submitted are

compatible with one

another & all the

documents are in the

name of the lease

3. The impact of other mines and the crusher located within

the impact zone should also be taken into account.

Chapter 4

4. While working out the impacts and their mitigation, the

standards prescribed under EP Act, for stone crushers

should be taken into account.

The standards

prescribed under EP

Act, taken into

account and worked

out on impacts and

their mitigation

accordingly

5. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the

mine lease from lease periphery and the data contained in

the EIA such as waste generation etc. should be for the life

Study area

comprises of 10 km

radius around the

of the mine/ lease period. Mining Lease

boundary. Key Plan

showing study area

has been

incorporated in

Chapter – 3

Data like reserves,

production details,

waste generation,

etc have been

incorporated in Table

of chapter 2

6. Land use of the study area delineating forest area,

agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and

national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies,

human settlements and ecological features should be

indicated.

Satellite imagery

showing the present

land use pattern for

the study area has

been prepared and

incorporated in

Chapter-3

7. Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to

encompass pre-operational, operational and post-

operational phases and submitted.

The details of Land

use plan of the lease

area are given in

chapter-4

8. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere

Reserves, wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves

(existing as well as proposed) within 10 km of the mine

lease should be clearly supported by a location map duly

authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary

clearance if any , as may be applicable to such projects due

to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned

above should be obtained from the Chief Wildlife Warden

under the wildlife ( Protection ) Act,1972 and copy

furnished.

There is no National

Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves,

wildlife Corridors,

Tiger/Elephant

Reserves (existing

as well as proposed)

within 10 km of the

mine lease

9. A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone and

buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine

lease)] shall be carried out covering both terrestrial and

aquatic flora and fauna. Details of flora and fauna, duly

authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be

furnished based on field survey clearly indicating the

Schedule of the fauna present.

The biological study

was conducted for

the study area (10

km radius of the

periphery of the mine

lease)].

Authenticated

list of flora & fauna

found in the study

area has been

obtained from DFO,

Nurpur Forest

Division and

annexed as

Annexure-V

10. Impact of change of land use should be given.

As per approved

mining plan the ML

area will be

reclaimed and put it

for agricultural use.

Hence there is no

negative impact on

land use.

11. Impact of mining on the hydrology of the area including

water flow in the river adjoining the mine lease should be

brought out. It should also take into account the inundation

of mined out area due to flow of water due to the river.

Details furnished in

Chapter-4.

12. R&R plan/ compensation details for the project affected

people should be furnished. While preparing the R&R plan,

the National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy should be

kept in view. In respect of SC’s / ST’s and other weaker

sections, need based sample survey, family wise, should be

accordingly integrating the sectoral programme of line

departments of the state government.

R & R plan is not

applicable for this

proposed mining

project.

13. One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on

ambient air quality (PM10, SO2 and NOX), water quality,

noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall be collected and

AAQ data so collected presented date wise in the EIA and

EMP report. Site specific meteorological data should also be

collected. The location of the monitoring station should be

justified. There should be at least one AAQ monitoring

station within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant

downwind direction. The mineralogical composition of PM10

particularly for free silica should be given.The already

collected baseline data could be utilized provided it meets

the monitoring protocol.

The details of Base

line studies and Site

specific

meteorological data

are given in Chapter-

3. The mineralogical

composition of PM10

is given in Tables

14. Air quality modelling should be carried out for prediction of

impact of the project on the air quality of the area. It should

also take into account the impact of movement of vehicles

for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used

and input parameters used for modelling should be

provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a

location map clearly indicating the location of the site,

location of sensitive receptors, if any and the habitation. The

wind roses showing the pre-dominant wind direction may

also be indicated on the map. The impact of stone crusher

nearby should be taken into account.

The details of Air

quality modeling are

given in chapter-4.

15. The water requirement for the project, its availability and

source to be furnished. A detailed water balance should

also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the project

should be indicated.

Details are given in

Chapter-2 and water

requirement details

are presented in

Tables.

16. Necessary clearance from the Competent authority for drawl

of requisite quantity of water for the project should be

For mining activities

we are not going to

dig any bore wells

provided.

and requirement will

be met from

outsource tankers.

17. Details of water conservation measures proposed to be

adopted in the project should be given.

No water

conservation

measures are taken

because the mine

located on the

terrace of Beas

River.

18. Impact of the project on the water quality should be

assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any

required should be provided.


Chapter-4

19. Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown

whether working will intersect ground water. Necessary data

and documentation in this regard may be provided. In case

the working will intersect ground water table a detailed

hydro geological study should be undertaken and report

furnished. Necessary permission from Central Ground

Water Authority for working below ground water and for

pumping of ground water should also be obtained and

furnished.

As per working cum

environmental plan

the working will not

intersect the ground

water table. Hence

no permission is

required from Central

Ground Water

Authority.The details

are furnished in

Chapter-4

20. Details of first order stream, if any passing through lease

area and modification /diversion proposed, if any and the

impact of the same on the hydrology should be brought out.

No stream passes

through the mine

lease area.

21. Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, in the

project should be provided.

No rain water

harvesting proposed

due to the ML area

located on terrace of

river Beas.

22. Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater

table should be provided both in MSL and bgl. A schematic

diagram may also be provided for the same.

Details are furnished

in chapter-4

23. Quantity of solid waste generation to be estimated and

details for its disposal and management should be provided.

The quantity, volumes and methodology planned for

removal and utilization (preferably concurrently) of top soil

should be indicated. Details of backfilling proposed, if any

should also be given. It may be clearly indicated that out of

the total waste generated during the mine life, how much

quantity would be backfilled and how much would be

quantity would be disposed off in the form of external dump

(number of dumps, their height, terraces etc. to be brought

out).

Details given in

Chapter-2.

24. The reclamation plan, post mine land use and progressive

greenbelt development plan shall be prepared in tabular

form (prescribed format) and submitted.

Details are furnished

in chapter-2 and in

approved mining

plan in Annexure-VI

25. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project

should be evaluated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a

result of the project in the present road network (including

those outside the project area) and whether it is capable of

handling the increased load should be estimated.

Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if

contemplated including action to be taken by other agencies

such a state government, if any, should be covered.

Details given in

Chapter-4.

26. Details of the infrastructure facilities to be provided for the

mine workers should be included in the EIA report.

Details provided in

chapter-2,

27. Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and

Rehabilitation of mined out area (with plan and adequate


number of sections) should be given in the EIA report.

Chapter-2,

28. Phase- wise plan of green belt development, plantation and

compensatory afforestation clearly indicating the area to be

covered under plantation and the species to be planted and

detail of plantation already done should be given.

Details are provided

in Approved Mining

Plan annexed as

Annexure-VI

29. Occupational health impacts of the project activity should be

anticipated and reported and proposed preventive

measures indicated. These along with details of pre-

placement medical examination and periodical medical

examination schedules and medical facilities proposed to be

provided should be incorporated in the EMP. Special

attention should be given in view of the stone crusher near

by.

Details given

Chapter-6

30. Measures of socio economic significance and influence to

the local community, proposed to be provided by project

proponent should be indicated. As far as possible,

quantitative dimensions should be given with time frame for

implementation.


Chapter-3 & 4

31. Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the

environmental impacts which should inter –alia also include

the impact due to change of land use, due loss of

agricultural land use , due to loss of agricultural land and

grazing land , if any , occupational health impacts besides

other impacts of projects It should also take into account the

impacts due to stone crusher nearby and also provide for

preventing the silt from going into the river.

Detailed

Environmental

Management Plan is

given in Chapter-8

32. Risk assessment and disaster management plan due to

inundation of mine as a result of its location close to river

should be examined and addressed.


Chapter-6,

33. Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project

proponent on the same along with time bound action plan to

implement the same should be provided.

Not Done

34. Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with

direction/order passed by any Court of Law against the

project should be given.

No litigations

pending against the

project.

35. The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as

well as the cost towards implementation of EMP should be

clearly spelt out.

Details provided in

Chapter-8,

a) A note confirming compliance of the TOR, with cross

referencing of the relevant sections / pages of the EIA report

should be provided.

Annexure 1

b) All documents may be properly referenced with index and

continuous page numbering.

Table of content

c) Where data are presented in the report especially in tables,

the period in which the data is collected and sources should

be indicated.

Table of content

d) Where the documents provided are in a language other than

English, an English translation should be provided.

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e) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining

projects as prescribed by the Ministry shall also be filled and

submitted.

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f) Approved mining plan along with copy of the approval letter

for the proposed capacity should be submitted.

Annexure 6

g) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the

proponents and instructions for vthe consultants issued by

MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4th

august , 2009, which are available on the website of this

Ministry should also be followed.

Followed

TOR REPLY

Terms of Reference as Issued by Expert Appraisal Committee on Mining Projects in its 14th Meeting held

on APRIL 25-27, 2011

S. No. ToR Cross Ref. in EIA

Report

Point No.3

1. A copy of document in support of the fact that the proponent is

rightful lessee of the mine should be given.

The copy of Mine grant

letter and Partnership

Deed are enclosed in

Annexure-II and III

respectively.

2. All documents including approved mine plan , EIA report and

public hearing should be compatible with one another in terms of

the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its

management and mining technology and should be in the name of

the lessee.. The mine plan should take in account the conditions of

the mine lease, if any, in terms of distance to be left un worked

from the river flowing nearby.

The documents

submitted are

compatible with one

another & all the

documents are in the

name of the lease.

3. The impact of other mines and the crusher located within the impact

zone should also be taken into account.

Details given in

Chapter-4,

4. While working out the impacts and their mitigation, the standards

prescribed under EP Act, for stone crushers should be taken into

account.

The standards

prescribed under EP

Act, taken into account

and worked out on

impacts and their

mitigation accordingly.

5. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone around the mine lease

from lease periphery and the data contained in the EIA such as

waste generation etc. should be for the life of the mine/ lease

period.

Study area comprises of

10 km radius around the

Mining Lease boundary.

Key Plan showing study

area has been

incorporated in Chapter

– 3 Data like reserves,

production details,

waste generation, etc

have been incorporated

in Chapter – 3.

6. Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land,

grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and national park, migratory routes

of fauna, water bodies, human settlements and ecological features

should be indicated.

Satellite imagery

showing the present

land use pattern for the

study area has been

prepared and

incorporated in Chapter-

3.

7. Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to

encompass pre-operational, operational and post-operational phases

and submitted.

The details of Land use

plan of the lease area are

given in chapter-4

8. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,

wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well as

proposed) within 10 km of the mine lease should be clearly

supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife

Warden. Necessary clearance if any , as may be applicable to such

projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as

mentioned above should be obtained from the Chief Wildlife

Warden under the wildlife ( Protection ) Act,1972 and copy

furnished.

There is no National

Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves,

wildlife Corridors,

Tiger/Elephant Reserves

(existing as well as

proposed) within 10 km

of the mine lease

9. A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone and buffer

zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be

carried out covering both terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna.

Details of flora and fauna, duly authenticated, separately for core

and buffer zone should be furnished based on field survey clearly

indicating the Schedule of the fauna present.

The biological study

was conducted for the

study area (10 km radius

of the periphery of the

mine lease)].

Authenticated

list of flora & fauna

found in the study area

has been obtained from

DFO, Nurpur Forest

Division and annexed as

Annexure-V

10. Impact of change of land use should be given. As per approved mining

plan the ML area will be

reclaimed and put it for

agricultural use. Hence

there is no negative

impact on land use.

11. Impact of mining on the hydrology of the area including water flow

in the river adjoining the mine lease should be brought out. It

should also take into account the inundation of mined out area due

to flow of water due to the river.


Chapter-4,

12. R&R plan/ compensation details for the project affected people

should be furnished. While preparing the R&R plan, the National

Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy should be kept in view. In

respect of SC’s / ST’s and other weaker sections, need based

sample survey, family wise, should be accordingly integrating the

sectoral programme of line departments of the state government.

R & R plan is not

applicable for this

proposed mining

project.

13. One season (non-monsoon) primary baseline data on ambient air

quality (PM10, SO2 and NOX), water quality, noise level, soil and

flora and fauna shall be collected and AAQ data so collected

presented date wise in the EIA and EMP report. Site specific

meteorological data should also be collected. The location of the

monitoring station should be justified. There should be at least one

AAQ monitoring station within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-

dominant downwind direction. The mineralogical composition of

PM10 particularly for free silica should be given. The already

collected baseline data could be utilized provided it meets the

monitoring protocol.

The details of Base line

studies and Site specific

meteorological data are

given in Chapter-3, The

detail of baseline AAQ

is given in Chapter-3

14. Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact

of the project on the air quality of the area. It should also take into

account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of

The details of Air

quality modeling are

given in chapter-4,

mineral. The details of the model used and input parameters used

for modeling should be provided. The air quality contours may be

shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site,

location of sensitive receptors, if any and the habitation. The wind

roses showing the pre-dominant wind direction may also be

indicated on the map. The impact of stone crusher nearby should be

taken into account.

15. The water requirement for the project, its availability and source to

be furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided.

Fresh water requirement for the project should be indicated.


Chapter-2

16. Necessary clearance from the Competent authority for drawl of

requisite quantity of water for the project should be provided.

For mining activities we

are not going to dig any

bore wells and

requirement will be met

from outsource tankers.

17. Details of water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in

the project should be given.

No water conservation

measures are taken

because the mine

located on the terrace of

Beas River.

18. Impact of the project on the water quality should be assessed and

necessary safeguard measures, if any required should be provided.


Chapter-4

19. Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown whether

working will intersect ground water. Necessary data and

documentation in this regard may be provided. In case the working

will intersect ground water table a detailed hydro geological study

should be undertaken and report furnished. Necessary permission

from Central Ground Water Authority for working below ground

water and for pumping of ground water should also be obtained and

furnished.

As per working cum

environmental plan the

working will not

intersect the ground

water table. Hence no

permission is required

from Central Ground

Water Authority. The

details are furnished in

Chapter-4

20. Details of first order stream, if any passing through lease area and No stream passes

modification /diversion proposed, if any and the impact of the same

on the hydrology should be brought out.

through the mine lease

area.

21. Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, in the project

should be provided.

No rain water harvesting

proposed due to the ML

area located on terrace

of river Beas.

22. Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table

should be provided both in MSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may

also be provided for the same.

Details are furnished in

chapter-4

23. Quantity of solid waste generation to be estimated and details for its

disposal and management should be provided. The quantity,

volumes and methodology planned for removal and utilization

(preferably concurrently) of top soil should be indicated. Details of

backfilling proposed, if any should also be given. It may be clearly

indicated that out of the total waste generated during the mine life,

how much quantity would be backfilled and how much would be

quantity would be disposed off in the form of external dump

(number of dumps, their height, terraces etc. to be brought out.

Details given in

Chapter-2,

24. The reclamation plan, post mine land use and progressive greenbelt

development plan shall be prepared in tabular form (prescribed

format) and submitted.

Details are furnished in

chapter-2 and in

approved mining plan in

Annexure-VI

25. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project should be

evaluated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the

project in the present road network (including those outside the

project area) and whether it is capable of handling the increased

load should be estimated. Arrangement for improving the

infrastructure, if contemplated including action to be taken by other

agencies such a state government, if any, should be covered.

Details given in

Chapter-4,

26. Details of the infrastructure facilities to be provided for the mine

workers should be furnished.

Details provided in

chapter-2,

27. Conceptual post mining land use and Reclamation and

Rehabilitation of mined out area (with plan and adequate number of


Chapter-2,

sections) should be given in the EIA report.

28. Phase- wise plan of green belt development, plantation and

compensatory afforestation clearly indicating the area to be covered

under plantation and the species to be planted and detail of

plantation already done should be given.

Details are provided in

Approved Mining Plan

annexed as Annexure-

VI

29. Occupational health impacts of the project activity should be

anticipated and reported and proposed preventive measures

indicated. These along with details of pre-placement medical

examination and periodical medical examination schedules and

medical facilities proposed to be provided should be incorporated in

the EMP. Special attention should be given in view of the stone

crusher nearby.

Details given Chapter-6,

30. Measures of socio economic influence to the local community,

proposed to be provided by project proponent should be indicated.

As far as possible, quantitative dimensions should be given with

time frame for implementation.


Chapter-3,

31. Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the

environmental impacts which should inter –alia also include the

impact due to change of land use, due loss of agricultural land use,

due to loss of agricultural land and grazing land, if any,

occupational health impacts besides other impacts of projects It

should also take into account the impacts due to stone crusher

nearby and also provide for preventing the silt from going into the

river.

Detailed Environmental

Management Plan is

given in Chapter-8

32. Risk assessment and disaster management plan due to inundation of

mine as a result of its location close to river should be examined

and addressed.


Chapter-6,

33. Public hearing points raised and commitment of the project

proponent on the same along with time bound action plan to

implement the same should be provided.

Details are provided in

chapter 6 and also

annexed as annexure

VIII

34. Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with

direction/order passed by any Court of Law against the project

No litigations pending

against the project.

should be given.

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

the cost towards implementation of EMP should be clearly spelt

out.

Details provided in

Chapter-8,

Point No.4

a) A note confirming compliance of the TOR, with cross referencing

of the relevant sections / pages of the EIA report shod be provided.

Provided

b) All documents may be properly referenced with the index and

continuous page numbering.

Compiled

c) Where data are present in the report especially in tables, the period

in which the data were collected and the sources should be

indicated.

Date source and period

are indicated below

every table.

d) Where the documents provided are in a language other than

English, an English translation should be provided.

Provided

e) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects

as prescribed by the Ministry shall also be filled and submitted.

Provided in Annexure -

VII

f) Approved mine plan along with copy of the approval letter for the

proposed capacity should be submitted.

Provided in Annexure -

VI

g) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents

and instructions for the consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No.

J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4th august , 2009, which are

available on the website of this Ministry should also be followed.

Followed

Point No.5

The EIA report should also include

I Surface plan of the area indicating contour of main topographic

features, drainage and mining area.

Provided in Approved

Mining plan at

Annexure-VI

ii. Geological maps and sections and Provided in Approved

Mining plan at

Annexure-VI

iii. Sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any, clearly showing

the land features of the adjoining area.

Provided in Approved

Mining plan at

Annexure-VI

Q-1

PROFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING PROJECTS (MINING SECTOR PROJECTS)

1. General Information

(a) Name of the project : M/s. Krishna Stone Crusher Sand, Stone and Bajri mining

(i) Name of the proponent : Mr. Raghav Singh

Mailing Address : R/o Village and PO Riyali,

Tahsil Fatehpur ,District Kangra,

Himachal Pradesh

E-mail :

Telephone : 09888136044

Fax No. :

(b) Objective of the project : Mining of Sand, Stone & Bajri

(c) Location of mine (s)

Village(s) Tehsil District State

Riyali

Fatehpur Kangra HP

(d) Does the proposal relate to

Yes No

(i) New mine √

(ii) Expansion √

Note 1 : All information to be given in the form of Annex/s should be properly numbered and form part of reply to this proforma.

Note 2 : Please enter √ in appropriate box where answer is Yes / No

Note 3 : No abbreviation to be used - Not available or Not applicable should be clearly

mentioned.

Note 4 : Core zone is the mining lease area.

Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all

around the periphery of the core zone.

Note 5 : Adopt Scoping process in carrying out EIA study.

Note 6 : Please indicate source of data.

Q-2

Increase in ML area √

Increase in annual production √ (iii) Renewal of ML √ (iv) Modernization √

(e) Site Information

Latitude 320 01’ 21.2” N to 320 01’ 11.6” N

Longitude 750 48’ 38.9” E to 750 48’ 38”E

Survey of India Topo sheet

number

44M/13 & 43P/16

Elevation above Mean Sea Level --

Total mining lease area (in ha.) 13-00-76

(ii) Dominant nature of terrain Yes No

Flat

Undulated √

Hilly

2. Land usage of the mining lease area (in ha.)

(a) Agricultural Nil

(b) Forest Nil

(c) Waste land Nil

(d) Grazing Nil

(e) Surface water bodies Nil

(f) Others (Specify)Private Grazing

Land

13-00-76 Hectare

Total 13-00-76 Hectare

Q-3

3. Indicate the seismic zone in which ML area falls. In case of zone IV & V, details of earth quakes in last 10 years.

(a) Severity (Richter scale)

(b) Impact i.e. Damage to

Life

Property

Existing mine

Q-4

4. Break-up of mining lease area (in ha.) as per approved conceptual plan:

Purpose Mining Lease Area Total Area acquired Area to be acquired

Government Private Government Private Government Private Forest Others Agri. Others Forest Others Agri. Others Forest Others Agri. Others

1. Area to be excavated

-- --

-- 13-00-

76Hectare 13-00-76Hectare

--

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

2. Storage for top soil

-- --

--

-- -- --

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

3. Overburden / Dumps

-- --

--

-- -- --

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

4. Mineral storage

-- --

--

-- -- --

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

5. Infrastructure (Workshop, Administrative Building)

-- --

--

-- -- --

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

6. Roads

-- --

--

-- -- --

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

7. Railways

-- --

--

-- -- --

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

8. Green Belt

-- --

-- -- -

- -- -- -- --

9.Tailings pond

-- --

--

-- -- --

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

10.Effluent treatment plant

-- --

--

-- -- --

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

11.Coal handling plant / mineral separation plant

-- --

--

-- -- --

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

12. Township area

-- --

--

-- -- --

--

--

-- -- -- -- --

13.Other (Specify)

-- --

--

-- -- --

-- -- -- -- -- -- --

TOTAL

-- --

-- 13-00-

76Hectare 13-00-

76Hectare

--

-- -- -- -- -- -- --

Q-5

5. Township (outside mining lease) ; Not Applicable

Distance from River Bank

*

Other Water bodies *

Sea / creek / lake / nalla etc.(specify)

Mining lease boundary --

Ancillary facilities None -

6. Distance of water bodies (in km)

Distance from

River Bank * Other Water bodies * Sea / creek / lake / nalla etc.

(specify) Mining lease boundary

Beas River Maharana Pratap Sagar 15 Km

Ancillary facilities

[* From highest flood line / high tide line]

7. For projects falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ): Not Applicable

Whether the mineral to be mined is of rare nature and not available outside CRZ? Yes No

if yes, annex a scaled location map showing low tide line (LTL), high tide line (HTL) duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies* [ *Director, Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad: Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Thiruvananthapuram: Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai: Institute of Wetland Management & Ecological Designs, KolKata: Naval Hydrographers’s Office, Dehradun: National Institute of Oceanography, Panjim, Goa: and National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai], boundary of mining lease area, distance of ML area from LTL and HTL CRZ boundary and CRZ classification of the project area as per the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan, and settlements, sand dunes, mangroves, forest land/patches, turtles breeding and nesting sites etc., if any, in the project area.

8. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone / area from the periphery of the buffer zone to the boundary of following (up to 10 km):

S.

No.

Areas Name Aerial distance from

(in km.)

Core * Buffer*

Zone Zone

1. National Park / Sanctuary -- --

2. Biosphere Reserve / Tiger

Reserve / Elephant

-- --

Q-6

Reserve / any other

Reserve

3. Forest (RF / PF /

unclassified)

Binraban RF

Karanpur RF

Menngal PF

4. Habitat for migratory birds -- --

5. Corridor for animals of

schedule I & II of the

Wildlife (Protection) Act,

1972

-- --

6. Archaeological sites

* Notified

* Others

-- --

7.

Defence Installation

-- --

8. Industries / Thermal Power

Plants

-- --

9. Other Mines Himachal stone

crushing Co &

Golden Stone

crushing Co

About 2 Km

10. Airport Dharamshala 122km in NE direction

11. Railway Lines Pathankot 35km in NNW direction

12. National / State Highways SH-25 4.5km in S direction

[* Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone]. 9. Description of flora & fauna separately in the core and buffer zones.* [* Consult the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended subsequently and list species with (1) Common name (2) Scientific name and (3) under which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act the identified species fall. Get the list authenticated by an Expert in the field / credible scientific institute / University / Chief Wildlife Warden office. Information to be based on field survey. The list of Flora and Fauna found in Core and buffer zone with requisite description have been incorporated in EIA/EMP Report , Chapter 3. 10. Details of mineral reserves (as per approved Mining Plan)

(a) Proved 877500 Metric Ton (b) Indicated --

Q-7

(c) Inferred -- (d) Mineable reserves 378000Metric Ton

11. Major geological formation / disturbances in the mining lease area

Yes No

(a) Geological maps submitted Enclosed

(b) Geological sections submitted Enclosed

(c) Contour map submitted Enclosed

(d) Whether the presence, if any, noted

of

i. Faults

ii. Dykes √

iii. Shear Zone √

iv. Folds √

v. Other weak zones √

Source of data (Indicate) Approved Mining Plan

12. Production of mineral(s) and life of mine

(a) Rated capacity of mine mineral wise (million

Tonnes / annum)

50,000TPA

(b) Life of mine at proposed capacity (Years)

15 Years

(c) Lease period (Years) 15

(d) Date of expiry of lease (D /M /Y) 17.11.2024

(e) Indicate in case of existing mines Not applicable

i. Date of opening of mine

Not applicable

ii. Production in the last 5 years from year ---- to

year ----- (in million tonnes.)

Notapplicable

iii. Projected production for the next 5 years from

Q-8

year 2010 to year 2014 in million tonnes.

iv. Whether mining was suspended after opening of

the mine? If yes, details thereof include last

production figure and reason for the same.

Yes No

(f) Whether plans & sections provided?

13. Type and method of mining operations

TYPE METHOD

Opencast Manual

Underground Semi-mechanised

Both Mechanised

14. Details of ancillary operations for mineral processing

(a) Existing Nil

(b) Additional Nil

15. Mine details (a) Opencast mine

(i) Stripping ratio (mineral in tonnes to over burden in m3) None

(ii) Ultimate working depth (in m above MSL) --

(iii) Indicate present working depth in case of

existing mine (in m above gl)

Not applicable

(iv) Thickness of topsoil (in m.) negligible Minimum -- Maximum -- Average --

(v) Thickness of overburden (in m.) Nil Minimum -- Maximum -- Average --

Q-9

(vi) Mining Plan --

Height and width of the bench in overburden /

waste.

1*6 metres

Height & width of the bench in ore body/coal

seam.

Not Applicable

Proposed inclination / slope of the sides of the

opencast mine (separately for overburden, coal /

ore and overall slope of the pit sides) both while

operating the mine as well as at the time of

closure of the mine.

Less than 45 degrees.

Whether transverse sections across the

opencast mine at the end of fifth year and at the

end of the life of the mine have been submitted?

Provided in Mining Plan.

(vii) Type of blasting, if any, to be adopted. Not Applicable

(b) Underground mine : Not applicable as the mine is open cast.

(i) Seam / Ore body Not applicable

Min. Depth (m) : -

Max. Depth (m) : -

Avg. thickness (m) : -

Rate of dip in degree : -

Direction of dip : -

(ii) Mode of entry into the mine

Shaft

Adit

Incline

(iii) Details of machinery

On surface

-

At Face

-

-

Q-10

For transportation

Others

-

(iv) Method of stoping (metalliferrous mines)

Open - Filled - Shrinkage - Caving - Combination of above - Others (Specify) -

(v) Extraction method

Caving - Stowing - Partial extraction -

(vi) Subsidence

Predicted max. Subsidence (in m) -

Max. value of tensile strain (in mm/m) -

Max. slope change (in mm/m) -

Whether identified possible subsidence area(s) superimposed on Surface Plan has been submitted?

Yes No

- -

Major impacts on surface features like natural drainage pattern, houses, buildings, water bodies, roads, forest, etc.

-

Salient features of subsidence management (monitoring and control).

-

16. Surface drainage pattern at mine site

Q-11

(a) Whether the pre-mining surface drainage plan submitted? No

(b) Do you propose any modification / diversion No in the existing natural drainage pattern at any stage? If yes, when. Provide location map indicating

contours, dimensions of water body to bediverted, direction of flow of water and proposed route / changes, if any i.e. realignment of river / nallah / any other water body falling within core zone andIts impact.

17. Embankment and / or weir construction (a) Do you propose, at any stage, construction of

(i) Embankment for protection against flood? Yes

(ii) Weir for water storage for the mine? No

(b) If so, provide details thereof.

(c) Impact of embankment on HFL and settlement : Not applicable around.

(d) Impact of weir on down stream users of water. : Not applicable 18. Vehicular traffic density (outside the ML area)

Type of vehicles No. of vehicles per day

(a) Existing Not applicable Not applicable

(a) Whether the pre-mining surface drainage plan submitted? --

(b) Do you propose any modification / diversion in the existing

natural drainage pattern at any stage? If yes, when. Provide

location map indicating contours, dimensions of water body to

be diverted, direction of flow of water and proposed route /

changes, if any i.e. realignment of river/nallah/any other water

body falling within core zone and its impact.

Yes No

Q-12

(b) After the proposed activity Tipper trucks Two to Three trips

Daily

(c) Whether the existing road

network is adequate? If no,

provide details of alternative

proposal?

Yes

19. Loading, transportation and unloading of mineral and waste rocks on surface:

YES NO

(a) Manual

(b) Tubs, mine cars, etc.

(c) Scraper, shovels, dumpers /

trucks.

Hand shovels

(d) Conveyor belt, chain, etc.

(e) Others (specify).

20. Mineral(s) transportation outside the ML area

Qty. (in TPD) Percentage (%) Length (in km)

(a) Road 167 100

(b) Rail

(c) Conveyors

(d) Rope way

(e) Water ways

(f) Pipeline

(g) Others (Specify)

Total 167

Q-12

21. Baseline Meteorological and Air Quality data

(a) Micro-meteorological data Micrometeorology data for one complete season i.e. March, April and May2011 have been collected . The same is given in Chapter 3 of EIA/EMP report.

[Continuous monitoring through autographic instrument for one full season other than monsoon]

(i) Wind rose pattern for one full season (16 points of compass i.e. N, NNE, NE, ---) based on 24-hourly data. For coastal area also furnish day-time and night time data.

Day time

Night time

24 – hours period (ii) Site specific monitored data

Month Wind Speed (kmph) Temperature (oC) Relative Humidity (%) Cloud Cover**

(Octas of sky)

Min Max. % of calm

Mean (Dry Bulb)

Highest Lowest Mean Highest Lowest Mean

March 2011

0.9 3.2 52.05 21.7 25.5

17.9 55.35 70.7 40.0 -

April 2011

0.8 4.6 48.95 22.55 29.8

15.3 52.6 68.0 37.2 -

Q-13

May 2011

1.2 3.8 28.69 29.35 33.3

25.4 33.75 65.0 2.5 -

* 24-hours rainfall should be reported from 08:30 hrs. IST of previous day to 08:30 hrs. IST of the day. * Rainy day is considered when 24 hrs. rainfall is 2.5 mm. ** Visual observations of cloud cover should be recorded four times a day at regular intervals.

(iii) Indicate name and distance of the nearest IMD meteorological

station from which climatological data have been obtained for reporting in the EIA report, if any.

(b) Ambient air quality data* (RPM, SPM, SO2, and NOx)

[*Monitoring should be carried out covering one full season except monsoon – same season as in 21 (a) (i)] [*Frequency of sampling: Sampling to be done twice a week for the entire season 24 hourly for SPM & RPM. For gaseous pollutants 24- hourly data

be given irrespective of the sampling period. ]

(i) Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out.

(ii) No. of samples collected at each monitoring station

Name of monitoring equipment used

PM10 SO2 Nox

Equipment sensitivity

Permissible AAQ standard (CPCB) R

I

S

100 80 80

100 80 80 100 80 80

Q-14

Monitoring Location

No. of Samples Drawn

Category* (R, I, S)

Min. Max.

98% tile

Min. Max. 98% tile

Min. Max. 98% tile

Mine Site

Mine Site

33.2 42.3 42.3 4.1 5.8 5.8 8.2 11.6 11.6

Buffer zone BA1

24

R 32.9 46.9 46.9 4.1 6.5 6.3 7.9 12.2 12.2

BA2 24 R 32.5 43.3 42.3 4.4 6.5 6.5 8.3 14.2 14.2

BA3 24 R 29.3 40.3 40.3 4.0 5.9 5.9 7.0 13.8 13.8 BA4 24 28.5 39.8 39.8 4.1 5.9 5.9 6.9 13.5 13.5

*R = Residential; I = Industrial; S = Sensitive **Pb for mineral specific sites only. # Annex a location map indicating location of AAQ stations, their direction and distance with respect to project site. 22. Stack and emission details, if any*

Sl. No.

Process / unit of operation (e.g. DG Set, Boiler)

Height of stack (m)

Internal top dia. (m)

Flue gas exit velocity (m/sec)

Emission rate (kg/hr) Heat emission rate from top of stack (K.cal/hr)

Exhaust / Flue gas

SPM SO2 NOx CO Temp

OC Density Specific

Heat Volumetric flow rate (m3/hr.)

NOT APPLICABLE

As No Stack Installed

Q-15

23. Details of fugitive emissions during mining operations*

24. Air Quality Impact Prediction (AQIP)*

(a) Details of model(s) used for AQIP including grid size, terrain features, and input meteorological data

(b) Maximum incremental GLC values of pollutants based on prediction exercise

(in μg/m3)

S. No. Pollutants

Incremental Value Ambient Air Quality Resultant Air Quality

1. SPM Not Applicable as the leas is less than 25 Hectares 2**. SO2 3**. NOX

[* Question Number 22, 23 & 24 need not be filled-in for mines having ML area of 25 ha. or less.] [**Information on item no. 2 & 3 to be provided in cases with captive power generation of 500 KVA and above]

Q-16

25. Water requirement (m3/day)

Purpose Avg. Demand Peak Demand

A. Mine site

1. Mine operation

2. Land reclamation

3. Dust suppression 0.8 1.2

4. Drinking 0.1 0.15

5. Green Belt 0.4 0.7

6. Beneficiation

7. Washeries

8. Fire Service

9. Others Domestic 0.2 0.25

B. Township

1. Green Belt

2. Domestic

3. Other (specify)

Total 1.5 2.3

26. Source of water supply*

The water requirement for the mining activity such as water sprinkling on the haulage roads and green

belt development will be met from local water bodies by tankers and drinking water will be provided by

bore well present at the crusher site

[*Annex a copy of sanction letter / permission from the concerned authority (Central Ground Water Authority in case of ground water abstraction is from notified area / State Ground Water Board in case of non-notified area / State Irrigation Department for surface water pumping) for drawing water.]

Q-17

27. Lean season flow in case of pumping from river / nalla (cumecs): Not Applicable

28. Ground water potential of the study area

28.1. Ground water availability

(a) Range of water table (m bgl)

(i) Pre-monsoon (April/May)

Core Zone 2 metres bgl

Buffer zone 2 metres

(ii) Post-monsoon (November)

Core Zone 6 metres

Buffer zone 6meters.

(b) Total annual replenishable recharge (million m3/ year)

Core Zone Buffer Zone

By ground water table fluctuation

method

NA NA

By rainfall infiltration factor method

(c) Annual draft excluding estimated draft through mine discharge (million m3/ year) Not Available

(d) Estimated draft through mine discharge (million m3/ year)- Not Available

(e) Net annual ground water availability (million m3/ year) - Not Available

(f) Stage of ground water development in % - Negligible

Q-18

28.2. Water demand - Competing users of the water source -

S. No.

Usage Present Consumption (m3/day)

Additional proposed as per local plan

(m3/day)

Total (m3/day)

Surface Ground Surface Ground Surface Ground

1 Domestic

2 Irrigation

3 Industry

4 Mining

5 Others (specify)

Total

29. Water quality*

(a) Annex physico -chemical analysis of water at intake point **

(b) In case of existing mine, annex report on quality of water discharge - Not applicable i.e. complete physico - chemical analysis**

[*For non-discharging mines at least four ground water samples to be taken preferably from downstream direction of the mine in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods and analysed. For discharging mines six samples are to be analysed]

**All parameters as per BIS 10500. Indicate name of Methodology, Equipment used for analysis, and Detection Level (DL) for each parameter.

*** Wherever any analytical parameter is below detection level, “BDL” (Below Detection Level) should be written instead of ‘NIL’.

30. Impact on ground water regime / stream / lake / springs due to mine dewatering *

No impact on ground water regime is expected . There are no streams , lakes or lakes

in the mine lease area

Q-16

[* Provide a comprehensive hydro-geological assessment report if the average mine dewatering is more than 100 m3/day and or going below water table in non-monsoon period. The report should be based on preferably latest one year pre-monsoon and post-monsoon baseline data covering information on ground water situation, aquifer characteristics, water level conditions (April – May and November), estimate of ground water resources, predicted impact of the project on ground water regime and detailed remedial / conservation measures such as artificial recharge of ground water etc. The report should be based on actual field inventory out of existing wells, at least 30 observation wells in the buffer zone with supplementary information from secondary sources (mention name). For estimation** of ground water resource (refer question no. 28 above) be designated study area of the buffer zone may be sub-divided into command and non-command areas, watershed-wise (in case of hard rock / consolidated formations) / block-wise / mandal-wise in case of alluvial / unconsolidated formations)]

[**For estimating ground water resources in the area follow the Ground Water Estimation

Committee recommendations of 1997]

31. Waste Water Management: Not Applicable

Mine

(a) Daily average discharge (m3/day) from different

sources

(i) Mine water discharge during --

Lean period -

Monsoon period -

(ii) Workshop -

(iii) Domestic (mine site) -

(iv) Beneficiation / Washeries -

(v) Coal Handling Plant -

(vi) Tailings pond -

(vii) Others (Specify) -

Total -

Waste water treatment plant; flow sheet for treatment process attached

(c) Quantity of water recycled / reused / to be

recycled in

Not applicable

(i) Percentage

(ii) m3 /day

Q-17

Final Point Quantity discharged (in m3/day)

1. Surface

(i) Agricultural land --

(ii) Waste land

--

(iii) Forest land

--

(iv) Green belt --

2. River / nallah --

3. Lake --

4. Sea --

5. Others (specify) --

Total --

(e) Users of discharge water

(e) Users of discharge water Yes No

(i) Human

(ii) Livestock

(iii) Irrigation

iv) Industry

(v) Others (specify) Dust suppression

(f) Details of the river / nalla, if final effluent is / will be discharged (cumecs) (f) Details of the river / nalla, if final effluent

is / will be discharged (m3):

Not applicable as no

effluent is generated in the operation

(i) No discharge -

(ii) Average flow rate -

(iii) Lean season flow rate -

(iv) Aquatic life -

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(v) Analysis of river water 100m upstream and

100m downstream of discharge point submitted.

Township: There is no township in the mining area (a) Waste water generation from township (m3/day) -

(b) Are you planning to provide sewage treatment plant? -

(c) Usage of treated water -

32. Attach water balance statement in the form of a flow diagram indicating source (s), consumption (Section-wise) and output. Not Applicable

33. Ambient noise level leq dB(A)

Location Noise Level dB (A)

Day

Equivalent

Night

Equivalent

N1 [Mine Site] 49.6 42.3

N2 [Reyali Village ] 49.0 41.2

N3 [Nangal Village] 48.8 40.5

N4 [Gera Village] 48.9 40.1

34. Solid Waste (a) Top soil and Solid waste quantity and quality

Name (Lump/fines/slurry/

Sludge/others)

Composition Quantity (m3/month)

Method of disposal

Mining activity* a. Top Soil

Not Applicable

b. Over burden Silt and Clay c. Others (specify)

Effluent Treatment Plant (sludge)

Q-19

Total

[* Annex layout plan indicating the dump sites.]

Does waste (s) contain any hazardous/toxic substance/radioactive materials or heavy metals?

Yes No

If yes, whether details and precautionary measures provided?

Yes No

Recovery and recycling possibilities. Possible user(s) of the solid waste. Is the solid waste suitable for backfilling?

If yes, when do you propose to start backfilling?

Simultaneously with mining

(in million m3) Solid waste (s) Already

accumulated (A)

To be generated (B)

% of A & B to be backfilled

A B Over burden

Others (specify)

Land reclamation Plan (f) In case waste is to be dumped on the ground,

indicate

(i) Associated environmental problems Nil

(ii) Number & type of waste dumps Nil

No. of external dumps Nil

Max. projected height of dumps (in m) Nil

No. of terraces and height of each stage Nil

Overall slope of the dump (degree) Nil

Proposed reclamation measures Nil

(iii) Section of the waste dump in relation to the

adjacent ground profile attached

Q-20

35. Fuel / Energy requirements*: Not Applicable

[*To be furnished for mines having ML area more than 25 ha. or captive power generation of 500KVA and above]

(a) Total power requirement (in MW)

S. No. Mine Site Township Others (specify) Total

1 Present

2 Proposed / additional

Total

(b) Source of power (in MW)

S. No. SEB/Grid* Captive power plant DG Sets

1 Present

2 Proposed

Total

[* Annex a copy of the sanction letter from the concerned authority]

(c) Details of fuels

S.No. Fuel Daily Consumption (TPD)

Calorific value (Kcals/kg)

% Ash % Sulphur

Existing Proposed

1

2

3

HSD LSHS Other (specify)

36. Storage of inflammable / explosive materials: Not Applicable

S. No. Name Number of Storages

Consumption (in TPD)

Maximum Quantity at any point of time

1 Fuels

2 Explosives

Q-21

37. Human Settlement Details were mentioned in Chapter-3 of Final EIA & EMP report.

Core Zone Buffer Zone

Population*

No. of villages

Number of households village-wise

[* As per 2001 census record or actual survey]

38. Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) Plan* Not Applicable

[*Provide a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, if more than 1000 people are likely to be displaced, other-wise a summary plan]

(a) Villages falling within the study area

Villages

Number Name

Core zone

500 m from the blasting site (s)

Buffer zone

Township site

(b) Details of village(s) in the core zone

S. No.

Village name

Population* Average Annual Income Tribal Others

[*As per 2001 census / actual survey]

Q-22

(c) Population to be displaced and / or Land oustees

Name of village(s) falling within Number of oustees

Land (only) Homestead (only)

Land and Homestead (both)

Mining Lease 1. 2.

Township Site 1. 2.

(d) Whether R&R package has been finalised? : Not Reqiired

If yes, salient features of R&R plan for oustees. (i) Site details where the people are proposed to

be resettled & facilities existing / to be created.

(ii) Funds earmarked for compensation package.

(iii) Agency /Authority responsible for their resettlement.

(iv) Time of commencement of resettlement

of Project Affected People (PAP).

(v) Period by which resettlement of PAP will be over. 39. Lease -wise plantation details : Not applicable

(a) Lease area (in ha.) Existing mine New mine

(i) Area broken up

(ii) To be broken up

(iii) Area not to be broken-up

(b) Township area (in ha.)

(c) Area afforested and proposed (in ha.)

Q-23

Peripheral Dumps Roads Township Others

(i) Existing

(ii) Proposed

(d) No. and type of trees planted and proposed

(i) Existing

When plantation was started? Month / Year

No.of plant species planted Number saplings (per ha.)

Survival rate % ● Avg. height

(ii) Proposed

No. of plant species to be planted Number of saplings (per ha.)

40. Environmental health and safety (a) What major health and safety hazards are anticipated :

Since, the mining activity is open cast manual involving very less

quantity of excavation and the mineral being non-toxic and inert, no

major health and safety hazards are anticipated.

(b) What provisions have been made/proposed to be

made to conform to health and safety requirements?

For confirming to health and safety requirements following steps will be

taken :-

To allocate sufficient resources to maintain safe and healthy

conditions of work;

To ensure that adequate safety instructions are given to all employees;

To provide wherever necessary protective equipment, safety

appliances and clothing and to ensure their proper use;

To inform employees about materials, equipment or processes used in

their work which are known to be potentially hazardous to health or

safety;

Q-24

To keep all operations and methods of work under regular review for

making necessary changes from the point of view of safety in the light

of experience and up to date knowledge;

The details regarding the same have been enclosed in Chapter 7 of Final

EIA/EMP report

(c) In case of an existing mine Not applicable

(i) Comprehensive report on health status

of the workers as under the Mines Act annexed. Yes No

(ii) Mineralogical composition of RPM (dust)

Free silica

Chromium* (Total as well as Hexavalent)

Lead**

[* Only for Chromite mines]

[**Only for Base Metal mines]

(d) Information on radiation protection measures, if applicable. 41. Environmental Management Plan

Salient features of environmental protection measures

Q-25

S. No.

Environmental issues*

Already practiced, if applicable

Proposed

1 Air pollution

Watering of haul roads and other roads at regular intervals Provision of dust filters / mask to workers working at highly dust prone and affected areas. Provision of green belt by vegetation for trapping dust. The details regarding the same have been enclosed in Chapter 8 of EIA /EMP report.

2 Water pollution Not Applicable 3. Water

conservation Not Applicable

4. Noise pollution Details are available in Chapter 8 in EIA/EMP report

5. Solid waste / Tailings

The material is sorted manually at mining site and sand is separated from waste and topsoil. The waste and soil cover shall initially be dumped on safety zone along the periphery of the lease area. Waste will be backfilled and spread over abandoned and exhausted benches ultimately so that it can be developed into agriculture fields.

Q-26

6. Land degradation Not Applicable 7. Erosion &

Sediment Not Applicable

8. Top soil Not Applicable 9. Ground vibration Not Applicable 10. Wildlife

conservation Not Applicable

11. Forest protection Not Applicable 12. Others (specify) Not Applicable

[* As applicable] 42. Compliance with environmental safeguards (For existing units)

Yes No

(a) Status of the compliance of conditions of environmental clearance issued by MoEF, if any, enclosed

√

(b) Status of the compliance of ‘Consent to

Operate’ issued by SPCB, if any, enclosed.

√

(c) Latest ‘environmental statement’ enclosed. √

43. Scoping of EIA

Whether environmental impact assessment of the project has been carried out by following scoping process?

If yes, a copy of scooping of EIA annexed. Copy of EIA/EMP Report has been annexed

44. Mine closure

Yes No

(a) Have you planned mine closure?

(b) Submitted a conceptual mine closure plan.

(c) If yes, indicate estimated amount for implementing the same (in Rs. Lakhs)

Q-27

45. Capital cost of the project (in Rs. Lakh) (Based on latest estimate)

46. Cost of environmental protection measures

47. Amount earmarked forsocio-economic Welfare measures for the nearby

villages other than R&R plans. Not Applicasble

48. Public Hearing

(a) Date of Advertisement 10-4-13 & 11-04-2013 (b) Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared

The Times of india & Danik Bhasker

(c) Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YYYY) 15-5-2013 (d) Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members present

ADC, Kangra, H.P.

(e) No. of people attended the public hearing meeting and number of people from the lease area.

90

(f) Summary/details of public hearing in tabular form.

Enclosed

Details are given in Chpter 6 and also annexed in annxure as Annexure 8

S. No Title Capital Cost Rs. in Lakhs

Recurring Cost Rs. in Lakhs

1. Monitoring of Air, Water ,Soil etc. 0.50 0.50 2. Air Pollution Control- Management of

Haulage Roads including Sprinkling 0.70 0.30

3. Plantation and check dams as per Mining plan

0.45 0.20

4. Occupational Health Measures Provision of PPE and other Miscellaneous expenditure

0.30 0.08

Total 1.95 1.08

6.2

Q-28

49. Whether the following approvals* (wherever applicable) have been obtained?

(i) Site clearance from MoEF Yes No (ii) ‘Consent for Establishment’ from the

State Pollution Control Board Yes Yes No No √ (iii) NOC from Atomic Mineral Division Yes No

(iv) Mining plan approval from IBM /

Ministry of Coal Yes No (v) In case of existing mines, mining scheme approval from IBM Yes No

(vi) Forestry clearance under FCA, 1980 Yes No (vii) NOC from Chief Controller of Explosives Yes No

(viii) Commitment regarding availability /

pumping of water from the concerned Yes No Authorities

(ix) In case of ML area falling in notified areas of the Central Ground Water Authority, Yes No

NOC from them.

[* Annex copies of approvals and number them]

50. Was / is there any court case relating

to the project or related activities? If so, provide details present status.

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√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

Q-29

Verification: The data and information given in this proforma are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: Signature of the applicant* with Full name & address Place: [* Owner or his authorized signatory]

Given under the seal of organisation on behalf of whom the applicant is signing

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