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INDEX

S. NO. PARTICULAR PAGE NO.

A. TOR LETTER AND REPLY I - XXIV

1. TOR LETTER I – VII

2. REPLY VIII – XXIV

B. DRAFT EIA / EMP REPORT 1 – 109

CHAPTER – I INTRODUCTION 1 – 10

CHAPTER – II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 11 – 21

CHAPTER – III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 22 – 60

CHAPTER – IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS &

MITIGATION MEASURES

61–73

CHAPTER – V ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 74 – 79

CHAPTER – VI ADDITIONAL STUDIES 80 – 91

CHAPTER – VII PROJECT BENEFITS 92 – 95

CHAPTER – VIII ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 96 – 102

CHAPTER – IX SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 103 – 108

CHAPTER – X DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 109 - 110

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

ANNEXURE NO. ANNEXURE

I LETTER OF INTENT

II AAQM

III GIRRI RIVER POPULATION

IV AUTHENTICATION OF LOCATION MAP

V WORKING PLAN

ABBREVIATIONS

1. µg/m3 : Micro gram per meter cube

2. µm : Micro Meter

3. AAS/ICP : Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer

4. AAQM : Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

5. AMSL : Average Mean Sea Level

6. AAQS : Ambient Air Quality Standards

7. ADM : Additional District Magistrate

8. APHA : American Public Health Association

9. CGWA : Central Ground Water Authority

10. CPCB : Central Pollution Control Board

11. CSR : Corporate Social Responsibility

12. DGMS : Directorate General of Mines Safety

13. DGL : Dark Grey Limestone

14. DMP : Disaster Management Plan

15. dB : Decibel

16. E : East

17. EC : Environmental Clearance

18. EAC : Expert Appraisal Committee

19. EIA : Environmental Impact Assessment

20. EMC : Environment Management Cell

21. EMP : Environmental Management Plan

22. ENE : East of North East

23. EPA : Environmental Protection Act

24. ERDAS : Earth Resources Data Analysis System

25. EPO : Emergency planning officer

26. ETP : Effluent Treatment Plant

27. FPS : Fine Particulate Sampler

28. FCC : False Color Composite

29. GPS : Global Positioning System

30. GLC : Ground Level Concentration

31. GCP : Ground Control Points

32. Govt. : Government

33. GSI : Geological Survey of India

34. Ha : Hectare

35. HEMM : Heavy Earth Moving Machinery

36. HP : Horse Power

37. IBM : Indian Bureau of Mines

38. IMD : Indian Meteorological Department

39. IRS : Indian Remote Sensing

40. IS : Indian Standards

41. kg : Kilogram

42. KLD : Kilo Liter Per Day

43. KL : Kilo Liter

44. km : Kilometer

45. KW : Kilo Watt

46. Lst : Limestone

47. LGL : Light Grey Limestone

48. LUS : Land Use Study

49. LPG : Liquefied Petroleum Gas

50. LS : Limestone

51. LU/LC : Land Use / Land Cover

52. LIPL : Lafarge India Pvt. Ltd.

53. ML : Mining Lease

54. MT : Million Tones

55. m : Meter

56. mg/l : Mili Gram per Litre

57. mm : Mili meter

58. Mm/s : Mili meter per second

59. MoEF : Ministry of Environment & Forests

60. m RL : Meter Reduced Level

61. m bgl : Meter below ground level

62. MSL : Mean Sea Level

63. MTPA : Million Tons Per Annum

64. MW : Mega Watt

65. N : North

66. NH : National Highway

67. NE : North East

68. NNE : North of North East

69. NNW : North of North West

70. NOC : No objection Certificate

71. NW : North West

72. NABET : National Accreditation Board for Education & Training

73. NRBPT : National Registration Board for Personnel & Training

74. NABL : National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

75. NAAQS : National Ambient Air Quality Standards

76. OHS : Occupational Health and Safety

77. OB : Over Burden

78. OPD : Operations Per Day

79. Pvt. : Private

80. PHC : Public Health Centre

81. pH : Potential of Hydrogen

82. PM : Particulate Matter

83. PPE : Personal Protective Equipment

84. PCE : Pollution Control Equipment

85. QCI : Quality Council of India

86. RWH : Rain Water Harvesting

87. RSPCB : Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board

88. SE : South East

89. SPCB : State Pollution Control Board

90. Sq. : Square

91. SW : South West

92. STP : Sewage Treatment Plant

93. SC : Scheduled Caste

94. ST : Scheduled Tribe

95. TPD : Tones Per Day

96. TDS : Total Dissolved Solids

97. ToR : Terms of Reference

98. USEPA : United States Environmental Protection Agency

99. RF : Reserved Forest

100. PF : Protected Forest

101. W : West

102. WTP : Water Treatment Plant

103. WSW : West of south west

104. WNW : West of north west

Proposal for Collection of Minor Mineral (Boulders, Sand and Bajri) from River Giri with

production capacity 3.0 Lacs TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 ha of Village Rampur

Ghat, Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh) Draft EIA/EMP Report

M/s. Allstone Mines & Minerals Pvt. Ltd 1

CHAPTER – I

INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

Economic, social and environmental change is inherent to development. Whilst

development aims to bring about positive change it can lead to conflicts. In the past,

the promotion of economic growth as the motor for increased well-being was the

main development thrust with little sensitivity to adverse social or environmental

impacts. The need to avoid adverse impacts and to ensure long term benefits led to

the concept of sustainability. This has become accepted as an essential feature of

development if the aim of increased well-being and greater equity in fulfilling basic

needs is to be met for this and future generations.

Mankind, as it is developed today, cannot live without taking up developmental

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 goals.

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) may be defined as:

”A formal process to predict the environmental consequences of human

development activities and to plan appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce

adverse effects and to augment positive effects”.

EIA is an assessment of the possible impact—positive or negative—that a proposed

project may have on the environment, together consisting of the natural, social and

economic aspects.

The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the

ensuing environmental impacts when deciding whether to proceed with a project

for excavation of Boulders, Sand & Bajri from river bed.

EIA, thus, has three main functions:

� To predict impacts,

� To find ways to avoid them, and

� To enhance positive effects.





Law requires that every project proponent must take Environmental Clearance from

Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi, / SEIAA 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 from time to time.

To keep the environment congenial for better standard of living, the provisions have

been made in the constitution of India and many Enactments have taken place, so

that, industrialization may not have adverse impact on the environment. There are

many Acts / Rules / Notifications issued by MoEF, few of them are mentioned below:

� Environment (Protection) Act, 1986;

� Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986;

� Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974;

� Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981;

� Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, dated 14th September

2006.

As per the EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006, it is mandatory to have the

Environmental Clearance for any new project from Ministry of Environment &

Forests, Government of India, New Delhi.

The process involves an analysis of the likely impacts on the environment, recording

those effects and propose appropriate control measures and management to ensure

a secure, hale and healthy environment in a report, undertaking a public

consultation exercise on the report, taking into account the comments and the

report when making the final decision and informing the public about that decision

afterwards.

The sole purpose of the EIA report is to provide a coherent statement of the

potential impacts of a proposal and the measures that can be taken to reduce and

remedy them. It contains essential information for:

� The proponent to implement the proposal in an environmentally and socially

responsible way;

� The responsible authority to make an informed decision on the proposal,

including the terms and conditions that must be attached to an approval or

authorization; and

� The public to understand the proposal and its likely impacts on people and the

environment.





1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT

1.2.1 Identification of the Project

A. Project Proposal

M/s. Allstone Mines & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. proposes a mining project for

extraction/collection of Boulder, Sand & Bajri from part of perennial river bed

Giri located near village Mohkampur Navada, Tehsil Panota sahib, District

Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh)

The extent of the area i.e. 19.8416 ha. (238.10 Bighas). The proposed

production is upto 3.0 lacs tonne/annum.

B. Screening Category

As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006, as amended on 1st

December, 2009; the project falls under Category “A” or activity 1(a)(3) as

“General Condition” is applicable due to the presence of Himachal Pradesh-

Uttarakhand Interstate Boundary within 10 km radius from lease area.

C. Mining Lease Status

This is a case of new grant of mining lease (ML Area – 19.8416 ha.) in favour of

M/s. Allstone Mines & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. which is a company incorporated

under Companies Act, 1956. The LOI for new grant has been issued by State

Govt. Letter No. Udyog-Bhu(Khani-4)Laghu-142/2009-8838 dated 5.1.2013

for the period of 15 years, as such the lease will be granted only after acquiring

the environmental clearance. The copy of LOI is enclosed as Annexure-1.

D. Land Acquisition Status

The mining lease area is 19.8416 ha. (238.10 Bigha). The whole area falls in

revenue village Mohkampur Navada and recorded as private land.

1.2.2 Introduction of Project Proponent

Name: M/s. Allstone Mines & Minerals

Address: Rampur Ghat, P.O - Shivpur, Tehsil - Paonta Sahib,

District – Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh) Pin Code-173025

E-Mail: [email protected]





Contact No.: 09897775599

The applicant is a private limited company. The names & address of Directors are as

follows:

(i) Shri Vishal Agarwal

S/o Shri Nahar Singh

H.No.12/20, Ashirwad Enclave,

Vasant Vihar, Dehradun,

Uttarkhand -248001

(ii) Shri Ramesh Chand Arora

S/o Shri Sagar Chand Arora,

41/6, Alkapuri, Ballupur Road,

Dehradun, Uttarkhand -248001

1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS

IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY, REGION

TABLE - 1.3

S. No. Particulars Details

A. Nature of project

Boulders, Sand and Bajri (Minor Mineral) Mining

Project

B. Size of project

(i) Mining Lease area 19.8416 ha

(ii) Production capacity 3.0 Lacs TPA

C. Project Location

(i) Village Mohkampur Navada

(ii) Tehsil Panota Sahib

(iii) District Sirmour

(iv) State Himachal Pradesh

(v) Latitude &

Longitude

Latitude: 30°28’00.81” N to 30°27’40.39”

Longitude:77°40’58.36” E to 77°41’05.80”

(vii) Toposheet No. 53 F/10,53 F/11, 53 F/14 &53 F/15

D. Environmental Settings of the Area

(i) Nearest Village Rampur Ghat

(ii) Nearest Town/District

Headquarter Herbertpur Town (∼4.5 km in ESE direction)

(iii) Nearest State Highway/National NH – 72 (∼2.0 km in South direction)





Highway

(iv) Railway Station/Railway Line Dehradun Railway Station (∼37.0 km in SE direction)

(v) Airport Dehradun Airport (∼36.7 km in SE direction )

(vi) Ecological Sensitive Areas

(National Park, Wild Life

Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,

Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant

Reserves)

No Ecological Sensitive Areas (National Park, Wild

Life Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife

Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves) exist within 10

km radius area of the mine lease boundary.

(vii) Reserved / Protected Forest within

10km radius

22 Reserved Forests exist within 10 km radius of the

project site are as follows:

S.

No.

Reserved Forest Distance

from ML

boundary

(km)

Direction

from ML

boundary

1. Gabrinath

Reserved Forest

3.5 km NW

2. Rajban Reserved

Forest

8.5 km NNW

3. Gorakhpur

Reserved Forest

5.5 km NW

4. Jamotwa Reserved

Forest

6.0 km NW

5. Kukron Reserved

Forest

7.5 km NW

6. Jamunwala

Reserved Forest

7.0 km WNW

7. Jamotwala

Reserved Forest

7.5 km West

8. Ladevi Reserved

Forest

9.0 km WNW

9. Kulhal Reserved

Forest

6.5 km SW

10. West Yamuna

Reserved Forest

3.0 km SW

11. Rampur Reserved

Forest

3.0 km SW

12. Dhaula Reserved

Forest

6.5 km SW

13. Aduwala Reserved

Forest

9.0 km SSW

14. Dharmawal

Reserved Forest

7.5 km SE

15. Darawat Reserved

Forest

8.5 km SE

16. East Yamuna 8.5 km ENE





Reserved Forest

17. Khojar Reserved

Forest

7.0 km NE

18. West Yamuna

Reserved Forest

5.0 km ENE

19. Mehruwala

Reserved Forest

7.5 km NE

20. Danda Amboya

Reserved Forest

4.0 km NNE

21. Kandela Reserved

Forest

7.5 km North

22. Giri Reserved

Forest

3.5 km North

(ix) Water Bodies within 10 km radius of

study area

Water Bodies within 10 km radius of study area are

following :

� Giri River – In Lease area

� Yamuna River (∼ 1.0 km. in ESE direction)

� Dakpatthar Canal (∼ 2.5 km. in SE direction)

� Asan River (∼ 3.0 km. in SSE direction)

(x) Seismic Zone Zone – IV [as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002]

(xi) Interstate Boundary � Himachal Pradesh- Uttarakhand Interstate

Boundary (∼ 1.2 km. in SE direction from lease

boundary)

� Saharanpur -U.P. & Dehradun- Uttarakhand

Interstate Boundary (∼ 7.2 km. in SW direction from

lease boundary)

E. Cost Details

(i) Total Project Cost Rs. 10.0 Lacs

(ii) Cost for Environmental Protection

Measures Rs. 2.0 Lacs

(iii) Recurring Cost of Environmental

Protection Measures Rs. 50,000/- per annum

Source: Site Visit & Working cum -Environment Management Plan





Figure 1.1: Map showing Environmental Settings of the area





Figure 1.2: Map showing Environmental Settings of the area

Proposal for Collection of Minor Mineral (Sand, Stone and Bajri) from River Giri with production

capacity 3.0 Lac TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 ha of Village Rampur Ghat, Tehsil Panota

Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh)

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1.3.1 Mine Site Photograph

Figure 1.3: Photographs showing Proposed Mine Site


capacity 3.0 Lac TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 ha of Village Rampur Ghat, Tehsil Panota


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1.3.2 Site Selection

The selection of site is based on the following considerations:

� No alternate site has been selected as mining is a site specific project.

� The site selection is based on the past records in which availability of

Boulders, Sand & Bajri was indicated within the area granted for mining lease.

1.3.3 Location and Approach to the Mine

The mining lease area under reference is situated in District Sirmour of Himachal

Pradesh. The Nearest Railway Station Dehradun (37 Km in SE Direction from the

mine site) and nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (36.7 Km. in SE

Direction from the mine site). Total mining area is completely outside of any

restricted or protected area by any State or Central Government.

1.3.4 Importance to the Country and Region

The Boulders, Sand and Bajri will be used in crushing unit for making angular grit,

etc and sand after being sieved will be sold to construction purpose. These are

important raw material for construction of building, roads, bridge & dams etc.

Besides this, the project will prove beneficial in terms of socio economic

development as it will provide employment to locals. Further, the average income

level, which is the indicator of socio – economic status of house hold is expected to

increase, which will ultimately result in the better standard of living of the people.

1.4 SCOPE OF EIA STUDY

The disciplines covered under the study are prerequisite information regarding

baseline data around proposed site, mining operation details, waste generation and

its proper disposal, impacts and management plans. This report contains

performance testing data of ambient air monitoring as well as the ecological studies,

noise environment, biological environment study, socio-economic study carried out

during Oct to Dec, 2013.

The applicant has submitted the application to MoEF on 17.01.2013 & ToR

presentation was held on 15th March, 2013 in front of Expert Appraisal Committee to

get Environment clearance of minor mineral mining project.

TOR letter has been issued by EAC (Mining), Ministry of Environment and Forests,

New Delhi vide letter no. J-11015/20/2013-IA.II (M), dated 1.05.2013.

The reply / clarification of all the points suggested as per ToR letter have been

incorporated in this Draft EIA/EMP Report at respective places.

Proposal for Collection of Minor Mineral (Boulders, Sand and Bajri) from River Giri with production

capacity 3.0 Lacs TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 ha of Village Mohkampur Navada,

Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh)

Draft EIA/EMP Report

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CHAPTER–II

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT

This is an opencast river bed mining project of Minor Minerals. The mining will be

done by manual / semi mechanized method as per relevant rules & guidelines of

river bed mining policy of state of Himachal Pradesh issue vide notification dated

28.02.2004.

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

Grits & Bajri is very essential for construction purpose. The Boulders, Sand and Bajri

will be used in crushing unit for making grit, etc. and sand will be sold for

construction purpose. The environmental clearance is required for collection of

minor mineral.

Besides this, the project will prove beneficial in terms of socio economic

development as it will provide employment to locals. Further, the average income

level, which is the indicator of socio – economic status of house hold is expected to

increase, which will ultimately result in the better standard of living of the people.

2.3 LOCATION

� Village : Mohkampur Navada

� Tehsil : Panota Sahib

� District : Sirmour

� State : Himachal Pradesh






Figure 2.1: Location Map






2.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT

2.4.1 Land Requirement

The mining lease area is 19.8416 ha. the type of land is Private Land.

2.4.2 Water Requirement

Water requirement for the mining project will be 7 KLD and same will be

sourced from nearby villages and river. Thebreakup for the requirement is

given below:

WATER BALANCE

2.4.3 Man Power Requirement

Total manpower required for the project is approximately 100 persons. Workers

will be from nearby villages.

2.4.4 Power Requirement

No electric power is required for operating of mine.

2.4.5 Extent of Mechanization

Main vehicles used for mining of the river bed deposits are Tippers, Truck, Tractor

Trolley for transportation only.

2.4.6 Maintenance Requirement

The proposed method of mining will be Manual/ semi- mechanized open cast; the

machineries to be deployed are Tippers, Trucks and Tractor Trolleys which will be

used for transportation purposes. The maintenance of machinery will be out

sourced.

Dust Suppression

3.0 m3/day

Green Belt / Plantation

3.0 m3/day

Drinking Purpose

1.0 m3/day

Total Water Requirement 7.0 m3/day






2.5 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

2.5.1 Regional Geology

Sirmour district lying within the lesser Himalaya and the shiwalik foothill

comprises rocks ranging in age from proterozoic to quarternary. The oldest

rocks comprises of undifferentiated proterozoic age belong to the jutogh

group comprising carbonaceous phyllite, schist, geneiss, quartzite and

marble. The chor granitoid (Undifferentiated Proterozoic Age) occurs as an

intrusive body within the jutogh group of rock.the 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.

2.5.2 Local Geology

The detailed geological studies have been carried out by GSI authorities from

1963-64 to establish the feasibility of various project components of the

Scheme. Stratigraphics succession of the area is given below: -

Formations and Members Rock Types

Krols Upper Krol Massive limestone with subordinate slates

Middle Krol Red and green shales with bands of pink

limestone

Lower Krol Thinly banded limestone and shales

Infra Krol Infra Krol Slates and quartzite

Blaini Boulder beds, slates, quartzite

Nagthat Slate, conglomerate, quartzite, conglomerate

having pebbles of egg shaped quartzite

Chandpur Slates having thin alternation of fine

sediment and quartz






2.6 TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE PATTERN

Topography–Topographically the lease area hasVery Steep to moderately

Steep high hills and low hills with piedmont plains with highest elevation of

421mRL in the north and lowest of 420mRL in south. The district is bounded

by Shimla district in North, the State of Uttaranchal makes its Eastern

boundary and Yamuna in the East, district Ambala of Haryana in the South-

West and Solan district in North-West. The district of Sirmour is in the south

eastern corner of the state. The weather in Sirmour is somewhat hot in

summer, however the temperature varies as the altitude of Sirmour varies

from 900 meters to 3,994 meters.

Drainage Pattern–The proposed lease area is situated in the River Giri.

Drainage pattern in the study area is controlled by River Yamuna. The Giri

catchment draining about 2600 Sq Km of Himalayan mountains ranges, lies

between latitudes 300 4’ 30” to 310 15’ 60” N and longitude 77̊0 0’ 0’’ and 770

43’ 45” E and is divided into 36 sub catchments, generally forming drainage

network of tributaries. Its waters have been diverted putting a barrage at

Dadahu to generate power at girinagar and provide irrigation in and around

Paonta Valley.

2.7 DETAILS OF MINING

2.7.1 Exploration carried out in the area

No specific method of exploration is required as the river borne sediments

are, deposited all along the river-bed and are very well exposed on the

surface. Moreover, these sediments are accumulated / replenished every

year during rainy season by river-waters almost completely depending on

the intensity of rains on the upstream side. Adequate quantity of Sand

reserves is available in the area. Ultimate Depth of mining will be upto 0.9 m

at a time.

2.7.2 Mineable Reserves and Anticipated Life of Mine

Object of lessee is to collect boulders for making angular grit thus intended to

mine boulders, bajri and sand. A handpicked boulder bajri is fed to crusher to

make commercial size aggregate whereas sand is directly saleable. The crusher

will be installed outside the area.






Mineable reserves are calculated on the basis of 1.0 m depth.

S.No ML- Block Stone Bajri Sand Silt Clay Total

1.

Upstream

Area (90500

square

metres)

77400 55000 50900 16300 4100 203700

2.

Downstrean

Area (90500

square

metres)

77400 55000 50900 16300 4100 203700

Total 154800 110000 101800 32600 8200 407400

There is no specific life of the mine as the area under reference is open and

barren river bed of the River Giri and whatever quantity of minor minerals

are extracted from the said river bed during one year; more than the

extracted quantity of the same are automatically replenished every year by

the River Giri itself on account of its flow and velocity.

2.7.3 Production Details & Proposed Production

This is a new mining lease and come into force after acquiring the land.The

Proposed production is upto 3.0 lacs TPA.

2.7.4 Use of Mineral

The Stones and Bajri will be used in crushing unit for making grit, etc and

sand will be sold for construction purpose in open market.

Stone will be use in road construction, Infrastructure work after reducing

size in crusher. Sand is mainly consumed by infrastructure & construction

works. Virtually there is no construction or infrastructure building work is

possible without these minor minerals, hence the same can be assumed as

back bone of the infrastructural growth of India.






2.8 PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING

Before starting mining operations, the approach roads from PWD road to

river intake places, have to be constructed by applicant. As per state govt.

policy the applicant will take permission from Executive engineer, PWD.

The mining for collection of minerals will be done manual/semi- mechanized.

No mining will be done within 1/5th of the river span or 5 m.whichever or

more from the river bank as per state govt. policy guidelines for river bed

mining and the mining will be restricted upto 0.9 m at a time, which is also as

per state govt. policy. No mining will be done during Monsoon season,

because the entire area remains under water during this season. The mined

out area during previous year is replenished during Monsoon season.

The 18.10 ha area has been identified for safe mining. This has been divided

in two parts of 9.05 ha each, one in upstream and the other in downstream

side.

The mining will be done alternately in these blocks upto a depth of 0.9m.The

mined out block will be rested for replenished for two conceptive rainy

seasons.No mining will be done during monsoon season.

The vehicle will enter into the river area from a fixed identified ramps which

will be removed during rainy season. So that water coarse does not change.

2.8.1 Sequence on mining

S.No. Block Year of Mining

1. Block-I 1st year, 3rd year, 5th year, 7th year, 9th

year, 11th year alternatively

2. Block-II 2nd year, 4th year, 6th year, 8th year, 10th

year, 12th year alternatively






2.8.2 Restriction for mining as per Guideline:

� No approach road from PWD road shall be allowed to lease area mining,

unless lessee/contractor obtains written permission from EXEN, PWD for

making road leading to all intake places from the PWD roads.

� No mechanical excavations are allowed for the extraction of mineral.

� No digging of more than 3 feet shall be allowed in river/stream beds.

� Every lessee/contractor shall ensure that his labour does not involve in

fish poaching.

� No blasting shall be allowed in river/stream beds.

TABLE: 2.2

Mining Details

S. No. PARTICULARS DETAILS

1. Method of Mining Manual /Semi- mechanized

2. Mineable Reserves (tonnes) 4.07 Lakh tonnes

3. Proposed Production Capacity 3.0 lacs TPA

4. Bench Height 0.9 m.

5. Ultimate Working Depth of Pit 0.9 meter

6. Elevation Range 420 m RL to 421 m RL

7. Number of Working Days 250 days

8. Extent of mechanization Tippers, Trucks and Tractor Trolleys.

Source: Working cum- Environment Management Plan

The mining will be stopped as soon as workings touch the water table. No

mining will be done below the ground water table i.e. workings will never

intersect the ground water table of the area.

2.9 LOADING & TRANSPORT

Loading will be done manual/semi-mechanized. The transportation of

material will be done by trucks. In addition of tractor trolleys may also be

used for transportation.






2.10 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION FOR FIRST FIVE YEARS

TABLE: 2.3

Proposed Production for next five year

Year Total Production(tonne)

I 200300

II 201300

III 201300

IV 202450

V 203700

Note: In case of river bed mining, reserves are revised after every monsoon as per survey by

Govt Officials. The production capacity will not increase more than 3 MTPA in any case, till the

end of lease period.

Source: Working cum - Environment Management Plan

2.11 DISPOSAL OF WASTE

No waste will be generated from the said mining operations.

Unused material including mineral or spillage (if any) should not be stocked

on the banks as it will hinder the flow of river in monsoon season.

2.12 CONCEPTUAL PLAN

The mining will be done in 18.100 ha. No mining will be done within 1/5th of

the river span or 5 m from the river bank as per state govt. policy guidelines

for river bed mining and the mining will be restricted upto 0.9 m at a time,

which is also as per state govt. policy. No mining will be done during Monsoon

season, because the entire area remains under water during this season. The

mined out area during previous year is replenished during Monsoon season.

2.13 SITE SERVICES

2.13.1 INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES

The workers are mostly locals living in the close proximity of river bed area

and will work in shifts during day time only thus there is no requirement of






major infrastructural facilities at the site. The following infrastructure

facilities will be made available for the workers:

2.13.2 REST SHELTER

A rest shelter with amenities like drinking water and toilets facilities etc. will

be provided to workers at the site office.

2.13.3 WATER SUPPLY

Water for drinking purposes will be arranged from the nearby villages.

2.13.4 FIRST AID FACILITY

Although the river bed mining project does not involve any major risks but a

first aid box with all necessary material will be kept at the working site and

first aid station will be made near the office.

2.14 MITIGATION MEASURES

2.14.1 MANGEMENT FOR LAND USE PATTERN INCLUDING CHANGE OF RIVER

COURSE

� The minerals will be mined out in a uniform way so that the river

flow/course will not get disturbed in its uniformity.

� Collection of minerals/working shall be started from the upstream side

from the bank periphery in 0.9m slice so that the river course could not

get affected.

� Suitable mitigation measures will be adopted so that conditions of water

logging will not arise.

2.14.2 Air Pollution Control Measures

Following measures will be taken to control air/fugitive pollution during

mining operation:

� There is no major source of emissions from combustion of fuels from the

mining activities except the trucks used for transportation purpose.

� No blasting is involved.

� Very little dust will be generated during transportation which will be

suppressed by water spraying on haul roads.






� Besides this, to control the emissions from diesel engine of transport

vehicles will be minimised by maintenance.

� It is ensured that all transportation vehicles should carry a valid PUC

certificate.

� Plantation will be carried out at the approach road outside the river bed

and river bank.

2.14.3 Waste Water Generation and Disposal

� No waste water will be generated from the mining activity of minor

minerals as the project only involves collection of Sand.

2.14.4 Noise Pollution Control

� No blasting is involved.

� There will be no constructional traffic.

� No other equipments except the transportation vehicles viz. Trucks/

Tractors will be deployed.

� Proper and regular maintenance of the vehicle will be undertaken to

suppress the frictional noise.

� Noise generated by these is intermittent and does not cause any impact.

2.14.5 Solid Waste Management

� No waste will be generated from the said mining operations. Therefore,

solid waste management is not applicable.

2.14.6 Green Belt Development / Plantation

� As the lease area falls in river bed, plantation & green belt development

is not possible within the lease area. It is proposed that the Green belt

development will be carried out in the vicinity of river banks, along the

approach roads, around Govt. buildings, schools. About 300 trees will be

planted per year.

� The Local species will be planted with consultation of local forest

department /horticulturist and also will follow the CPCB guidelines.

� Plantation will be carried out along the approach road, river bank. The

Stage wise Cumulative Plantation is given in below:






TABLE: 2.4

Ecology: stage wise cumulative plantation

Requirements for plants for afforestation and reclamation

Year Un worked Area Waste Dumps

(Outside)

Inside Dumps

(Reclaimed area)

Top Soil Dumps Total

Area

(Ha)

No. of

Trees

Area

(Ha)

No. of

Trees

Area

(Ha)

No. of

Trees

Area

(Ha)

No. of

Trees

Area

(Ha)

No. of

Trees

Existing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

I 0.2 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.2 300

II 0.2 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.2 300

III 0.2 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.2 300

IV 0.2 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.2 300

V 0.2 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.2 300

VIth year onward

2.0 3000 -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.0 3000

TOTAL 3.0 4500 -- -- -- -- -- -- 3.0 4500


production capacity 3.0 Lacs TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 Hect. of Village

MohkampurNavada Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh)



CHAPTER–III

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION

In order to assess impacts of project activities on existing physical biological and

social Environment it is necessary to collect information on following parameters:

1. Air Environment

2. Meteorology

3. Land Environment

4. Water Environment

5. Soil Environment

6. Noise Environment

7. Biological Environment

8. Socio-economic Environment

To achieve these objectives, our team monitored the above said environmental

parameters within core and buffer zones (10 km. radial distance from the mine site)

in accordance with the Guidelines for EIA issued by the Ministry of Environment &

Forests, Govt. of India and Terms of Reference issued by the Hon’ble State Level

Expert Appraisal Committee, Rajasthan.

This chapter and the related discussions contain the results of field studies carried

out during the Oct to Dec, 2013

3.2 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 mining lease in every direction.

1. General Particulars:

♦ Village : MohkampurNavada

♦ Tehsil : Paonta Sahib

♦ District : Sirmour






♦ State : Himachal Pradesh

♦ Latitude: 30° 28’ 00.81 “N to 30°27’ 40.39” N

♦ Longitude: 77° 40 ’58.36” E to 77°41 ’05.80” E

2. DEMOGRAPHY OF STUDY AREA (Within 10 km. Radius of the study area):

♦ Total Population : 79492

♦ Total Household : 16416

♦ Scheduled Castes : 13621

♦ Scheduled Tribes : 3086

♦ Total worker : 56480

♦ Sex Ratio : 856

♦ Literacy Percentage : 70.96%

3. CLIMATOLOGY

A. ParametersDuring study period (Oct to Dec. 2013)

i) Maximum Temperature : 31.0°C

ii) Minimum Temperature : 8.0°C

iii) Relative Humidity (%)

• At 08:30 hrs : 35% to 68%

• At 17:30 hrs : 09 % to 30%

iv)Dominant Wind Direction : From NE

3.3 LAND USE/ LAND COVER DETAILS OF THE STUDY AREA

The present Land use / Land cover map for the Allstone Mine is prepared by current

vintage of satellite image, which has helped in the study of present land use pattern

of the study area. This report will also help in assessing the impact on land use

pattern in the study area due to the mining activity.

(A) Data Used

Indian Remote Sensing satellite Multispectral digital FCC (False Color

Composite) of current vintage data has been used for preparation of Land use/






Land cover thematic map of present study area. Survey of India toposheet as a

reference map on 1:50,000 scale has been used for preparation of base layer

map like road, rail network, contour, drainage, village and rectification of

satellite data.

(B) Technical Details

� Satellite Image – Multispectral FCC

� Band Combination – 2,3,4

� DIP Software – ERDAS Imagine 9.2

3.3.1 METHODOLOGY

Land use / Land cover map preparation, Base map creation; and Geometric

correction of satellite image has been processed using ERDAS Imagine 9.2 Software.

Salient features of the adopted methodology are given below:

� Acquisition of satellite data.

� Preparation of base map from Survey of India toposheets.

� Data analysis using visual interpretation techniques.

� Ground truth studies or field checks.

� Finalization of the map.

� Digitization using heads up vectorisation method.

� Area calculation for statistics generation.

The methodology used for present LU/LC study area is explained in following

headings.

3.3.2 GEO REFERENCING OF SATELLITE IMAGE

Survey of India Toposheet has registered in Geographic lat/long. Satellite image has

been geo-referenced by using registered SOI toposheet as a reference map taking

suitable Ground Control Points (GCP) like intersection point of railway, Road

network, landmarks and permanent features. Finally Images have beenre-projected

in UTM projection and their respective zone.






3.3.3 BASE MAP LAYER CREATION

Base map has been prepared using Survey of India Toposheet as a reference map on

1:50000 scale. In base layer linear and point features like road, rail, canal, village

location and mine site has been created in vector data format. Base map layer

information has been used for analysis of surrounding features like road, rail, and

village location near Mine site by superimposing it on thematic map for data

integration.

3.3.4 INTERPRETATION OF SATELLITE IMAGE

Hybrid technique has been used i.e. visual interpretation and digital image

processing for identification of different land use and vegetation cover classes

based on spectral signature of geographic features. Spectral signature represents

various land use class. Image interpretation keys are developed based on image

characteristics like color, tone, size, shape, texture, pattern, shadow, association etc,

which enables interpretation of satellite images for ground features.

3.3.5 ROUND TRUTH DATA COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION

The doubtful areas identified during the preliminary digital classification were

marked on the SOI topographical maps & Satellite imagery for planning the traverse

and checking the details on the ground. The doubtful areas were physically verified

in the field and observation about the terrain conditions and land use pattern were

noted for use in the modification of the thematic details.

Correction/ Modification and transfer of post-field details on to base map:

Correction and modifications of improperly classified and doubtful land use/ land

cover.

3.3.6 Final Map Preparation and Area Estimation

The land use/land cover map are prepared from the digitally enhanced and geo

referenced satellite imagery using digital classification technique. Other themes

were visually interpreted and heads up digitization of the units was carried out.

Digital classification has been performed based on the classification scheme

validated with the preliminary pre-field classification and ground truth data

collection.






FIGURE:3.1 SATELLITE INAGE OF 10 KM RADIUS


capacity 3.0 Lacs TPA , Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 Hect. of Village MohkampurNavada,




3.3.7 LAND USE/LAND COVER OF BUFFER ZONE

All vector layer superimposed on land use/ land cover map for final map

composition.

Statistical data observations and results obtained from satellite image are given

below:-

TABLE: 3.1

Land use / Land cover (LU/LC) classes of Buffer Zone

S. No.

Land Use/Land Cover of Core Zone

Class Names Area (ha) % of total area

1. River 2883.12 8.66

2. Open Land 595.88 1.79

3. Forest Area 15111.07 45.40

4. Plantation 1015.93 3.05

5. Fallow Land 3738.57 11.23

6. Crop Land 8986.27 27.0

7. Human settlement 954.78 02.87

TOTAL 39324.96 100.00

Source: As per LU/LC Image of Buffer Zone


capacity 3.0 Lacs TPA , Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 Hect. of Village MohkampurNavada,




3.3.8 LAND USE / LAND COVER MAP OF BUFFER ZONE IS AS SHOWN BELOW:

Figure 3.2 Land Use / Land cover map of buffer zone


capacity 3.0 Lacs TPA Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 Hect. of Village Rampur Ghat, Tehsil

Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh)



3.4 PHYSIOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE PATTERN

Sirmour district lies in outer Himalayan ranges, called as Shivaliks between

33°22'30'' and 31°01'20'' North Longitude and between 77°01'12'' and

77°49'40'' East Longitude. The district is bounded by Shimla district in North,

the State of Uttaranchal makes its Eastern boundary and Yamuna in the East,

district Ambala of Haryana in the South-West and Solan district in North-

West. The district of Sirmour is in the south eastern corner of the state. It is

famous for its places of pilgrimages and for the legends that surround

them.The weather in Sirmour is somewhat hot in summer, however the

temperature varies as the altitude ofSirmourvaries from 900 meters to 3,994

meters.

The proposed lease area is situated in the River Giri. The Giri catchment

draining about 2600 Sq Km of Himalayan mountains ranges, lies between

latitudes 300 4’ 30” to 310 15’ 60” N and longitude 77̊0 0’ 0’’ and 770 43’ 45” E

and is divided into 36 sub catchments, generally forming drainage network of

tributaries. its waters have been diverted putting a barrage at Dadahu to

generate power at girinagar and provide irrigation in and around Paonta

Valley.





3.5 SEISMICITY OF THE AREA

Sirmour is the most south-eastern district of Himachal Pradesh, India.It forms a part

of Seismic zone V, which is moderately stable land mass, as per ISO 1893 (Part I):

2002.

Figure 3.3: Seismic Zone Map showing Mine site location falls in Zone V.

Mine site

ZONE V





3.5.1 Flood Hazard Zonation Map

As per the “Vulnerability Atlas – 2nd Addition; Peer Group, MoH& UPA; based on

digitized data of SOI, GOI; Flood Atlas, Task Force Report, C.W.C., GOI” the mine site

does not fall under “area liable to flood”.

Figure 3.4: Flood Hazard Zonation Map

Mine site






3.6 INSTRUMENTS USED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE DATA COLLECTION

1. Respirable Dust Sampler with attachment for gaseous Pollutants, Envirotech

APM 460.

2. Fine Particulate Matter (FPM) Sampler

3. Digital D.O. Meter Model – 831 E.

4. Dry and Wet Bulb Thermometer.

5. Sound Level Meter Model SL – 4010

6. Micro Meteorological Station Model EnviroWM 251

7. Water Level Indicator

8. Global Positioning System (GPS)

Apart from collecting samples of air, noise, water and soil from representative

sampling points given in preceding sections, the data on land use, vegetation and

agricultural crops were also collected by the field team through interaction with a

large number of local inhabitants of the study area and different Government

departments / agencies. This provided an excellent opportunity to the members of

the field team for obtaining clear scenario of the existing environment of the study

area.

3.7 METEOROLOGY

Meteorology plays a vital role in affecting the dispersion of pollutants discharged

into the atmosphere. Since meteorological factors show wide fluctuations with time,

meaningful interpretation can only be drawn only from long-term reliable data. Such

source of data is the India Meteorological Department (IMD) which maintains a

network of meteorological stations at several important locations. The nearest IMD

station to the study area is located Dehradun. The Meteorological data on

temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, and wind direction, recorded at two

synoptic hours i.e. 8:30 and 17:30 hours were obtained from this station.

3.7.1 CLIMATE

The climate of the district is sub-tropical to temperate depending upon the

elevation. The winter season extends from November to February; summer season

from March to June followed by the monsoon period extending from July to

September end. Maximum precipitation in the form of rain occurs during July to

September. Average annual rainfall in the district is about 982 mm with average of

60 rainy days. In the non-monsoon season precipitation as snowfall also occurs in

Proposal for Collection of Minor Mineral (Sand, S

capacity 3.0 Lacs TPA Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area


the higher reaches above 1500 m above mea

rainfall also occurs in lower hills and valleys parts.

Mean Maximum Temperature

Mean Minimum Temperature

3.7.2 RAINFALL

The mean rainfall in the area is about

rainfall is given below

FIGURE 3.5: ANNUAL R

FIGURE 3.6: RAINY DA

2004 2005

Series1 1088.8 1244.4

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

Climate : Annual Rainfall (in mm) from 2004 to

2010 and mean of Seven years, District Sirmaur

Janu

ary

Febr

uary

Nahan 0

Dadahu 2

Duala Kuan 2

Paonta Sahib 2

0510152025

Da

ys

Rainy Days in Effective Catchment of Giri


Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 Hect. of Village Rampur Ghat, Tehsil



the higher reaches above 1500 m above mean sea level. During winter period

rainfall also occurs in lower hills and valleys parts.

Mean Maximum Temperature : 30°C

Mean Minimum Temperature : 0°C

rainfall in the area is about 1328.4 mm per annum. Last 7 years

below in Charts:

FIGURE 3.5: ANNUAL RAINFALL (IN MM) OF SEVEN YEARS

FIGURE 3.6: RAINY DAYS IN EFFECTIVE CATCHMENT OF GIRI RIVER

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Mean

1299.1 1431 1432.6 905.9 1896.9 1328.4

Climate : Annual Rainfall (in mm) from 2004 to

2010 and mean of Seven years, District Sirmaur

Febr

uary

Marc

h April May June July

Augu

st

Sept

emb

er

Octo

ber

3 1 1 6 16 16 15 8 1

3 1 2 5 11 16 12 6 0

4 2 2 2 16 19 16 7 0

4 2 1 8 21 21 0


river

with production

19.8416 Hect. of Village Rampur Ghat, Tehsil


n sea level. During winter period

Last 7 years average

HMENT OF GIRI RIVER

Mean

1328.4

Nove

mber

Dece

mber

0 1

0 1

0 1

0 0







3.7.3 WIND SPEED / WIND ROSE DIAGRAM

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

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

collected meteorological data, relative percentage frequencies of different wind

directions are calculated and plotted as wind roses for eight hourly and twenty four

houry duration respectively. Maximum and minimum temperatures including

percentage relative humidity were recorded simultaneously.

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

plotted for the study period. The predominant over all wind patterns for the study

period is from NW direction while wind speed during this period varied from 0.0

km/hr to 5.004 km/hr.

3.7.4 MICRO-METEOROLOGY AT SITE

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

parameters during Oct to Dec., 2013. The wind recorded during the survey period

at the site is same according to the trend indicated in wind rose diagram. The

dominant wind direction was found to be from NE for the study period.

TABLE: 3.4

MICRO-METEOROLOGY AT SITE DURING STUDY PERIOD

OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2013

Date

WIND SPEED & DIRECTION Temperature

°C Relative

Humidity % 08:30 Hrs. 17:30 Hrs.

Max. Min. 8:30 Hrs.

17:30 Hrs.

Direction Speed km/hr.

Direction Speed km/hr.

02.10.2013 31.0 20.8 63 25 NE 05 E 03 03.10.2013 28.6 17.9 60 27 N 04 NNE 04 11.10.2013 26.3 16.8 57 29 W 04 NE 04 12.10.2013 25.7 15.2 54 30 CALM 00 CALM 00 20.10.2013 24.6 14.8 52 28 NE 06 N 12 21.10.2013 23.5 13.6 49 26 ENE 05 E 05 29.10.2013 22.4 12.5 47 24 W 05 SW 09 30.10.2013 21.9 11.0 43 22 CALM 00 CALM 00 04.11.2013 23.2 12.6 41 20 N 03 NW 08 05.11.2013 22.7 12.4 39 18 NW 05 WNW 07 13.11.2013 20.1 10.8 35 16 W 08 NNW 05 14.11.2013 19.9 10.9 37 14 NE 08 N 11 22.11.2013 18.6 9.5 40 12 NE 12 CALM 00 23.11.2013 18.7 9.4 42 9 N 06 NE 14 30.11.2013 16.3 8.4 45 11 W 07 N 08 31.11.2013 16.0 8.2 48 13 NE 16 NW 04 06.12.2013 16.2 8.3 50 15 CALM 00 NE 18






07.12.2013 15.8 8.0 53 17 W 11 NW 06 14.12.2013 15.6 11.0 56 19 SW 04 S 07 15.12.2013 15.1 12.5 59 21 SW 08 S 05 22.12.2013 12.9 8.2 62 23 SE 04 ESE 06 23.12.2013 11.7 8.1 65 25 SSW 07 SE 05 29.12.2013 10.6 8.6 70 27 WSW 06 S 04 30.12.2013 11.2 8.3 68 29 CALM 00 SSE 04

Source: Micrometeorology Station at Mine Site






Figure 3.7: Wind RoseDiagram (OCTOBER TO DECEMBER,2013)






3.8 AMBIENT AIR ENVIRONMENT

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

mine site forms the baseline information. The various sources of air pollution in the

region are dust rising from unpaved roads, domestic fuel burning, vehicular traffic,

agricultural activities& other industries, etc.

The prime objective of baseline air quality monitoring is to assess existing air quality

of the area. This will also be useful in assessing the impact on the ambient air quality

during the mine operations.

The baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through

scientifically designed ambient air quality network. The design of monitoring

network in the air quality surveillance program has been based on the following

considerations:

� Meteorological conditions.

� Topography of the study area.

� Likely impact area.

3.8.1 AMBIENT AIR MONITORING

Ambient air monitoring was carried out on monthly basis in the surrounding areas

of the minesite to assess the ambient air quality at the source. To know the ambient

air quality at a largerdistance i.e. in the study area of 10 km. radius, air quality

survey has been conducted at 8stations during the study period of October to

December, 2013. Major air pollutants viz. Particulate Matter (PM10), Sulphur

Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), representing the basic air pollutants in the

region were identified for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM). The ambient air

quality monitoring stations were set up at the following locations.






TABLE NO.: 3.5

LOCATIONS OF AAQ MONITORING STATIONS

STUDY PERIOD: OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2013

STATION MONITORING

STATIO

DIRECTION

FROM MINE SITE AERIAL DISTANCE

(APPROX) KM FROM

SITE

S1 Mine Site –– ––

S2 NawadaMahkampur WNW 1.0 km.

S3 Paonta Sahib WSW 6.5 km.

S4 Naraingarh NW 5.0 km.

S5 Bherewala WSW 4.5 km.

S6 BhanganiKhas NE 5.5 km.

S7 Barotiwala NE 2.5 km.

S8 Nihalgarh WNW 5.0 km.

Source: Normal SOI Toposheet

Proposal for Collection of Minor Mineral (Sand, Stone and Bajri) from River Giri with production capacity 3.0 TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416

ha of Village MohkampurNavada, Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh)



3.8.3 KEY PLAN SHOWING LOCATIONS OF BASELINE MONITORING/ SAMPLING

Fig 3.8: Key Plan showing AAQ as well as Noise Level Monitoring


capacity 3.0 TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 ha of Village MohkampurNavada, Tehsil



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3.8.4 BASELINE DATA

Major air pollutants viz. Particulate Matter (PM10),Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen

Dioxide (NO2), was monitored to establish thebaseline air quality. The ambient air

quality results and the standards of ambient airquality are given in Tables below

TABLE NO.: 3.6 (A) AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2013

(Unit in µµµµg/m3)

StationCode MONITORING

STATION

PM10 SO2 NO2

Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.

S1 Mine Site 72.6 55.4 9.1 6.6 18.3 13.9

S2 NawadaMahkampur 74.8 58.4 9.8 6.4 19.5 14.6

S3 Paonta Sahib 78.7 67.6 11.5 7.9 21.4 15.3

S4 Naraingarh 66.3 53.2 9.3 6.8 18.6 14.3

S5 Bherewala 69.1 56.2 10.4 7.9 19.7 15.3

S6 BhanganiKhas 64.8 53.2 9.2 6.7 17.8 13.1

S7 Barotiwala 71.1 62.5 10.4 7.8 19.2 15.3

S8 Nihalgarh 66.2 54.5 8.9 6.7 18.8 14.3

Source:Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The Detailed Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) tables for all the stations for the

study period are enclosed as Annexure II.

Fig. 3.9Graph Showing the Results of Ambient Air Quality – PM10





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Fig. 3.10Graph Showing the Results of Ambient Air Quality – SO2

Fig. 3.11Graph Showing the Results of Ambient Air Quality – NO2




DRAFT EIA/EMP REPORT


TABLE - 3.6(B)

NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS

S.

No. Pollutant

Time

Weighted

Average

Concentration in Ambient Air

Method of Measurement

Industrial

Area,

Residential

Rural &

Other Areas

Ecologically

Sensitive Area

(Notified by

Central Govt.)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

1 Sulphur Dioxide

(SO2), µg/m3

Annual

Average *

24 hours **

50

80

20

80

1. Improved West and Gaeke

Method.

2. Ultraviolet fluorescence

2 Oxides of Nitrogen

as NO2, µg/m3

Annual

Average *

24 hours **

40

80

30

80

1. Modified Jacob &Hochheiser (Na-

Arsenite) Method

2. Chemiluminescence (Gas phase)

3 Particulate Matter (size less than

10µm) or

PM10,µg/m3

Annual Average *

24 Hours

60

100

60

100

1. Gravimetric,

2. TOEM,

3. Beta attenuation.

4 Particulate Matter

(size less than

2.5µm) or

PM2.5,µg/m3

Annual

Average*

24 Hours

40

60

40

60

1. Gravimetric,

2. TOEM, 3. Beta attenuation.

5 Ozone (O3), µg/m3 8 Hours **

1 Hours *

100

180

100

180

1. UV Photometric,

2. Chemilminescence, 3. Chemical Method.

6 Lead (Pb), µg/m3 Annual

Average *

24 Hours

0.50

1.0

0.50

1.0

1. AAS/ICP Method after sampling

on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper.

2. ED-XRF using Teflon filter

7 Carbon Monoxide

(CO), mg/m3

8 Hours**

1 Hours

02

04

02

04

Non Depressive Infrared (NDIR)

Spectroscopy

8 Ammonia (NH3),

µg/m3

Annual

Average*

24 hours **

100

400

100

400

1. Chemiluminescence (Gas phase)

2. Indophenol blue method

9 Benzene (C6H6),

µg/m3

Annual Average*

05 05 1. Gas Chromatography based continuous analyzer,

2. Adsorption and Desorption

followed by GC analysis.

10 Benzo(α) Pyrene (BaP) – Particulate

Phase only, ng/m3

Annual Average*

01 01 Solvent extraction followed by HPLC’GC analysis

11 Arsenic (As), ng/m3 Annual

Average*

05 06 AAS/ICP Method after sampling on

EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper.

12 Nickel (Ni), ng/m3 Annual

Average*

20 20 AAS/ICP Method after sampling on

EPM 2000 or equivalent filter

paper.






* Annual Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a

week 24 hourly at uniform interval.

** 24 hourly / 8 hourly values should be net 98% of the time in a year. However 2% of

the time, it may exceed but not on two consecutive days.

3.8.5 RESULTS

Monitoring results of Ambient Air samples shows that the concentration of PM10 for

all the 8AAQM stations ranges between 53.2 µg/m3to 78.7 µg/m3.

Similarly, SO2 and NO2 were in the range of 6.6 µg/m3to11.5µg/m3 and 13.1 µg/m3 to

21.4µg/m3respectively which were far below the CPCB limitof 80µg/m3 for

residential and rural areas.

3.9 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

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

causes annoyance, distracts from work, and disturbs sleep, thus deteriorating

quality of human environment. Noise Pollution survey has, therefore, been carried

out.

Noise levels were measured near residential areas and other settlements located

within 10 km radius around the mine site.

In order to know the baseline noise levels, in and around the mine site, noise levels

were measured at the mine site and also at selected locations in surrounding villages

in the study area.

3.9.1 NOISE LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS

Table given below shows the locations of the noise monitoring stations of the study

area.






TABLE NO.: 3.7

NOISE MONITORING STATIONS

STATION

CODE

MONITORING

STATION

DIRECTION FROM

MINE SITE

AERIAL DISTANCE

(APPROX.) KM. FROM

MINE SITE

S1 Mine Site –– ––

S2 NawadaMahkampur WNW 1.0km.



S5 Bherewala WSW 4.5 km.

S6 BhanganiKhas NE 5.5 km.

S7 Barotiwala NE 2.5 km.

S8 Nihalgarh WNW 5.0 km.

Source : Normal SOI Toposheet

Note: Key plan showing noise level monitoring Fig. No. 3.8

3.9.2 BASELINE DATA

Noise monitoring data along with relevant standards are given in tables-below.

TABLE NO.: 3.8 (A)

NOISE LEVEL

STUDY PERIOD OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2013

STATION

CODE MONITORING STATION

Noise Level Leq. dB (A)

Day Time

(6:00 AM to 10:00 PM)

Night Time

(10:00 PM to 6:00 AM)

S1 Mine Site 52.2 46.3

S2 NawadaMahkampur 49.2 42.8

S3 Paonta Sahib 48.6 41.9

S4 Naraingarh 49.2 38.8

S5 Bherewala 49.1 42.8

S6 BhanganiKhas 50.1 44.2

S7 Barotiwala 52.3 41.2

S8 Nihalgarh 48.7 42.8

SOURCE: Ambient Noise Level Monitoring






TABLE NO.: 3.8 (B)

CPCB NOISE STANDARDS

Area Code Category of Area

Limits In Leq. dB (A)

Day Time

06:00 AM–10:00 PM

Night Time

10:00 PM–6:00 AM

(A) Industrial Area 75 70

(B) Commercial Area 65 55

(C) Residential Area 55 45

(D) Silence Zone 50 40

1. Day Time is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

2: Night Time is reckoned between 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

3. Silence Zone is defined as an area up to 100m around premises of Hospitals, Educational

Institutions and Courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and bursting of crackers is

banned in these zones.

Note: Mixed categories of areas be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by the

competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply

Source: Central Pollution Control Board Norms

Fig. 3.12Graph Showing the Results of Noise Level during Day Time






Fig. 3.13 Graph Showing the Results of Noise Level during Night Time

3.10 RESULTS

Ambient noise levels were measured at 8stations around the mine site. Noise levels

vary from48.6 to52.3 LeqdB (A) during day time and during night time noise levels

ranges from 38.8to 46.3 LeqdB (A). Thus noise levels at all stations were observed to

be within the prescribed limits.

From the above study and discussions it can be concluded that noise levels in the

study area are well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by the CPCB and SPCB.

3.11 WATER ENVIRONMENT

3.11.1.1 SURFACE WATER

The project itself is a part of surface water body. The lease area falls in River Giri

Village MohkampurNavada, Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal

Pradesh). Apart from said river Yamuna river at a distance of ∼ 1.0 km in ESE

direction, Dakpatthar Canal at a distance of ∼ 2.5 km in SE direction, Asan River at a

distance of ∼ 3.0 km in SSE direction are also located in the study area. The test

analysis of the water samples is given in following Table 3.10 (A).






TABLE: 3.9 (A)

Surface Water Sampling Locations

STUDY PERIOD – OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2013

Station Sampling

Location

Direction from the

Mining Lease

Boundary

Approx. Aerial distance

from the Mining Lease

Boundary

SW 1 Giri River Adjacent to Mine Perennial

SW 2 Yamuna river SE ~1.5 km

SW 3 Asan River S ~3.0 km

Source:Field Visit &SOI Toposheet






Fig. No. 3.14 (A) Key plan showing Surface Water monitoring






TABLE: 3.9 (B)

Surface Water Quality Analysis

STUDY PERIOD-OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2013

S.

No.

PARAMETERS Water Sampling Location

Yamuna river

(Upstream)

Yamuna river

(Downstream)

Asan River (Upstream)

Asan River

(Downstream)

1. pH (at 25 0C) 7.86 7.89 8.02 7.93

2. Colour (Hazen Unit) <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 3. Turbidity (NTU) 4 3 4 6

4. Odour Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 5. Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 6. Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mg/l) 105.02 109.00 129.00 125.04

7. Calcium as Ca+2 (mg/l) 23.98 22.75 29.00 27.89

8. Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 88.50 90.15 95.46 96.75

9. Chloride (as Cl), mg/l 29.54 28.05 32.54 34.02

10. Cyanide as CN (mg/l) <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 11. Magnesium as Mg+2 (mg/l) 10.98 12.69 13.76 13.48

12. TDS (mg/l) 192.00 199.00 232.00 226.00

13. Sulphate as SO2-4 (mg/l) 18.64 20.54 24.96 26.09

17. Fluoride as F-(mg/l) 0.29 0.30 0.33 0.30

15. Nitrates (as NO3) mg/l 2.97 2.67 3.8 3.9

16. Iron as Fe (mg/l) 0.11 0.11 0.14 0.13

17. Aluminum as Al (mg/l) <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03

18. Boron (mg/l) <0.50 <0.50 <0.50 <0.50

19. Phenolic compounds (as C6H5OH) (mg/l) <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

20. Anionic Detergents as MBAS (mg/l) <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

21. Hexa Chromium (mg/lit) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

22. Zinc as Zn (mg/l) <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10

23. Chromium as Cr (mg/l) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

24. Copper as Cu (mg/l) <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

25. Manganese as Mn (mg/l) <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10

26. Cadmium as Cd (mg/l) <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

27. Lead as Pb (mg/l) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

28. Arsenic as As (mg/l) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

29. Mercury as Hg (mg/l) <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

30. Sodium as Na (mg/l) 22.5 23.1 26.9 27.5

31. Potassium as K (mg/l) 2.6 1.9 4.6 3.9

32. Nickel (mg/l) <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 33. Conductivity (µs/cm) 292.00 303.00 351.00 345.00

34. Total Suspended solid(mg/lit.) 12.1 10.9 15.3 17.3

35. Biochemical oxygen demand(mg/lit.) 4.90 5.40 6.80 6.20

36. Chemical oygen demand (mg/lit.) 14.32 16.95 19.94 18.43

37. Dissolve Oxygen 7.5 7.2 6.7 6.9

Source: Surface Water Quality Analysis Results






3.11.2 GROUND WATER QUALITY

The sources of potable water are the tube-wells, dug-wells, tap water & Hand pump

in the area. Samples were collected from the available water resources around the

proposed mine area. The samples were collected & tested from different sites.

The quality of ground water was studied by collecting 5 water samples from

representative open dug wells and tube wells. The water sampling locations are

shown below:

Details of ground water sampling locations and their distance & directions are given

in the Table 3.11 below.

TABLE: 3.10

GROUND WATER SAMPLING LOCATION

WINTER SEASON –OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2013

Station

Code

SAMPLING

LOCATION

DIRECTION FROM

MINE SITE

DISTANCE

FROM MINE

SITE

S1 Mine Site




S5 Shahpur SSE 5.0 km.


Proposal for Collection of Minor Mineral (Sand, Stone and Bajri) from River Giri with production capacity 3.0 TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –

19.8416 ha of Village MohkampurNavada, Tehsil Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh)



3.11.4 KEY PLAN SHOWING WATER & SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS

Fig 3.14 (B): Key Plan showing water & soil sampling

Proposal for Collection of Minor Mineral (Sand, Stone and Bajri) from River Giri with production capacity 3.0 TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area




3.11.5 BASELINE DATA

3.11.5.1 GROUND WATER QUALITY

TABLE: 3.11

GROUND WATER ANALYSIS

WINTER SEASON – OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2013

S.

PARAMETERS

Water Sampling Locations Specification as

per IS:10500-

2012 MINE

SITE

NAWAD

A

MAKHA

MPUR

POA

TA

SAHI

B

NARAIN

GARH

SHAHP

UR Desir

able

limit

(Max.)

Permissi

ble

Limits

1. pH (at 25 0C)

7.72 7.61 7.68 7.82 7.23 6.5 TO No

Relaxatio

n

2. Colour (Hazen Unit) <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 5 15

3. Turbidity (NTU) <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 1 5

4. Odour Agreea

ble

Agreeab

le

Agre

eable

Agreeab

le

Agreeab

le

Agreea

ble Agreeable

5. Taste

Agreea Agreeab Agre Agreeab Agreeab Agreea

ble Agreeable

6. Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mg/l)

201.98 229.96 262. 245.45 238.44

200 600

7. Calcium as Ca (mg/l) 37.54 54.74 46.6 42.68 33.87 75

200

8. Alkalinity as CaCO3,

(mg/l)

165.44 182.45 128. 204.63 192.64 200

600

9. Chloride as Cl (mg/l) 38.64 48.64 57.6 45.64 39.75

250 1000

10. Cyanide as CN (mg/l) <0.01 <0.01 <0.0 <0.01 <0.01

0.05

No

Relaxation

11. Magnesium as Mg (mg/l)

26.32 22.69 35.4 33.77 37.40 30 100

12. Total Dissolved Solids

(mg/l)

299.00 322.00 309. 349.00 336.00

500 2000

13. Sulphate as SO4 (mg/l) 36.67 38.75 44.6 39.86 52.46

200 400

14. Fluoride as F (mg/l) 0.25 0.43 0.19 0.26 0.28 1.0 1.5

15. Nitrate as NO3 (mg/l) 3.65 4.98 3.57 4.81 2.87

45 No

Relaxatio

n

Proposal for Collection of Minor Mineral (Sand, Stone and Bajri) from River Giri with production capacity 3.0 TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area




16. Iron as Fe (mg/l) 0.21 0.15 0.22 0.18 0.17 0.3 No

Relaxation

17. Aluminium as Al

(mg/l)

<0.03 <0.03 <0.0

3 <0.03 <0.03 0.03

0.2

18. Boron (mg/l) <0.50 <0.50 <0.5

0 <0.50 <0.50 0.50

1.0

19. Phenolic Compounds (mg/l)

<0.001 <0.001 <0.00 <0.001 <0.001 0.001 0.002

20. Anionic Detergents as

MBAS (mg/l)

<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.2 1

21. Hexa Chromium as Cr+6 (mg/l)

<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 -- --

22. Zinc as Zn (mg/l) <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 5 15

23. Copper as Cu (mg/l) <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 1.5

24. Manganese as Mn (mg/l)

<0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 <0.10 0.1 0.3

25. Cadmium as Cd (mg/l)

<0.001 <0.001 <0.00 <0.001 <0.001 0.003 No

Relaxation

26. Lead as Pb (mg/l) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No

Relaxation

27. Arsenic as As (mg/l) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 0.05

28. Mercury as Hg (mg/l) <0.001 <0.001 <0.00 <0.001 <0.001 0.001 No

Relaxation

29. Phosphate (mg/l) <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 -- --

30. Nickel (mg/l) <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.02 No

Relaxation

31. Conductivity (µs/cm) 457.00 496.00 472. 532.00 512.00 --

--

32. Total Coliform(CFU/100ml)

<2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 Absent Absent

33. E.coli ((CFU/100ml)) ND ND ND ND ND Absent Absent

Source: Ground Water Quality Analysis Report

3.11.6 RESULTS

A review of the above chemical analysis reveals that there is not much variation in

chemical composition of water tapped from open wells and from tube wells. The

ground water from all sources are suitable for drinking purposes as all the

constituents are within the limits prescribed for drinking water standards

promulgated by Indian Standards IS: 10500. The Analysis results of ground water

reveal the following: -

� pH varies from 7.23 to 7.82

� Total hardness varies from 201.98 mg/l to262.43 mg/l

� Total Dissolved Solids varies from 299.00 mg/l to 349.00 mg/l






3.12 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

3.12.1 SOIL QUALITY AND CHARACTERISTICS

The information regarding soil environment has been collected from various

secondary sources and also through soil quality analysis of soil samples collected

from the study area.

For studying the soil profile of the region, 5 locations were selected to assess the

existing soil conditions in and around the mine site representing various land use

conditions. The concentrations of physical and chemical parameters were

determined. In addition to the above, information on the availability of water

sources at sampling locations were also collected.

The sampling locations have been finalized with the following objectives:

� To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area; and

� To determine the impact of mining activities on soil characteristics.

Representative soil samples were collected from 5 different locations within

the study area of the mine site. Standard procedures were followed for the

sampling and analysis of Physico– Chemical parameters. Following

tableshows the location of soil sampling locations.

Table: 3.12

Soil Sampling Locations

Station

Code

Sampling Stations Direction from

Mine Site

Distance from Mine

Site

S1 Mine Site




S5 Shahpur SSE 5.0 km. Source: Normal SOI Toposheet

Note: Key Plan showing soil sampling location Fig. No. 3.14 (B)






3.12.3 SOIL QUALITY AND CHARACTERSTICS

Table given below shows the quality of the soil in the study area, standard soil

classification has also been mentioned:

TABLE NO: 3.13 (A)

SOIL ANALYSIS REPORT

STUDY PERIOD – OCTOBER TO DECEMBER, 2013

S.

NO. PARAMETERS

Sampling Locations

MINE SITE NAWADA

MAKHAMPUR

POATA

SAHIB

NARAINGARH SHAHPUR

01. pH (at 25˚C) 7.65 7.82 7.76 7.60 7.46

02. Conductivity (mS/cm) 0.28 0.38 0.36 0.29 0.41

03. Soil Texture Clay Loam Clay Loam Clay Loam Clay Loam Clay Loam

04. Colour Blackish

Brown

Blackish Brown Blackish

Brown Blackish

Brown Blackish Brown

05. Water holding capacity (%)

27.94 32.94 36.93 30.54 25.95

06. Bulk density (gm/cc) 1.28 1.24 1.34 1.30 1.27

07. Chloride (mg/kg) 264.54 276.59 234.64 235.77 233.10

08. Calcium as Ca (mg/kg) 1224.20 1333.32 1174.0 978.00 1178.0

09. Sodium (mg/kg) 89.54 69.43 86.77 93.95 76.94

10. Potassium (kg. /ha.) 167.76 182.31 196.96 198.40 178.20

11. Organic matter (%) 0.65 0.76 0.49 0.65 0.69

12. Magnesium as Mg

(mg/kg)

138.44 122.94 149.32 124.90 112.94

13. Nitrogen as N2 (kg. /ha.) 254.62 264.90 244.37 276.24 255.0

14. Phosphorus as P2O5,

kg/Ha

18.59 21.95 24.65 16.95 20.54

15. Zinc as Zn, (mg/kg) 25.00 23.40 28.00 240 28.0

16. Manganese as Mn,

(mg/kg) 177.00 245.00 331.00 245.00 201.0

17. Chromium as Cr, (mg/kg) 3.43 2.20 3.56 3.50 2.56

18. Lead as Pb, (mg/kg) 4.69 3.34 3.64 4.76 4.66

19. Cadmium as Cd, (mg/kg) 2.32 1.90 2.12 2.32 2.45

20. Copper as Cu, (mg/kg) 2100 23.00 15.97 20.10 19.10

Source: Soil Analysis Report

TABLE: 3.13(B)

STANDARD SOIL CLASSIFICATION

S.No. Parameters Classification

1. pH <4.5 extremely acidic

4.51 – 5.0 very strong acidic

5.01 – 5.5 strongly acidic

5.51-6.0 moderately acidic






6.1 – 6.5 slightly acidic

Neutral

7.31-7.8 slightly alkaline

7.81-8.5 moderately alkaline

8.51 – 9.0 strongly alkaline

>9.0 Very strongly alkaline

2. Salinity Electrical Conductivity

(mmho/cm)

1 mho/cm = 640 ppm

Up to 1.0 average

1-2 harmful to germination

2-3 harmful to crops

3. Nitrogen (kg/ha) Up to 50 very less

51-100 less

110-150 good

151-300 better

>300 sufficient

4. Phosphorus (kg/ha) Up to 15 very less

15 – 30 less

31-50 medium

51-65 on average sufficient

66-80 sufficient

>80 more than sufficient

5. Potassium (kg/ha) 0-120 very less

120-180 less

180-240 medium

241-300 average

301-360 better

>360 more than sufficient

Samples collected from identified locations indicate pH value ranging from 7.46to

7.82which shows that the soil is slightly alkaline in nature. Organic Matter ranges

from 0.49% to0.76 % in the soil samples. Available nitrogen is found to be in better

amount as it ranges from 244.37to276.24kg/ha and whereas Potassium is found to be

ranging from 167.76kg/ha.to198.40kg/ha.

3.13 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

3.13.1 INTRODUCTION






Anthropogenic activities tend to bring instability in the species composition and

functioning of ecosystem. The first component to be affected directly as well as

indirectly and in a short, medium and long time span would be the biotic component

of the area. This sets a cyclic process, which may aggravate the situation unless

corrective measures are adopted.

Generation of base-line data and knowing the type and extent of pollutants would be

the first step of the environmental study report. The biological assessment is

trustworthy and acceptable method to understand the impact on surroundings. This

leads to suggesting remedial measures for minimizing impact.

3.13.2 PROTECTED FORESTS FOUND IN THE STUDY AREA

The study area is having the following Reserved Forest (RF):

S. No. Reserved Forest Distance from ML

boundary (km)

Direction from ML

boundary

1. Gabrinath Reserved Forest 3.5 km NW

2. Rajban Reserved Forest 8.5 km NNW

3. Gorakhpur Reserved Forest 5.5 km NW

4. Jamotwa Reserved Forest 6.0 km NW

5. Kukron Reserved Forest 7.5 km NW

6. Jamunwala Reserved Forest 7.0 km WNW

7. Jamotwala Reserved Forest 7.5 km West

8. Ladevi Reserved Forest 9.0 km WNW

9. Kulhal Reserved Forest 6.5 km SW

10. West Yamuna Reserved Forest 3.0 km SW

11. Rampur Reserved Forest 3.0 km SW

12. Dhaula Reserved Forest 6.5 km SW

13. Aduwala Reserved Forest 9.0 km SSW

14. Dharmawal Reserved Forest 7.5 km SE

15. Darawat Reserved Forest 8.5 km SE

16. East Yamuna Reserved Forest 8.5 km ENE

17. Khojar Reserved Forest 7.0 km NE

18. West Yamuna Reserved Forest 5.0 km ENE

19. Mehruwala Reserved Forest 7.5 km NE

20. DandaAmboya Reserved Forest 4.0 km NNE

21. Kandela Reserved Forest 7.5 km North

22. Giri Reserved Forest 3.5 km North







Except the above Reserved Forests shown in the table, no Wildlife Sanctuary,

National Park, Biosphere Reserve, Wildlife Corridor, Reserved Forest, Tiger Reserves

are falling within the study area (10 km radius area of the Mine site).

3.13.3 FLORA IN CORE & BUFFER ZONE

A) FLORA IN CORE ZONE

The common tree species are Mango (Magniferaindica), Simbal

(Bombexmalabaricum), Tun (Cedrelatoona) several species of

Acasia&Albizia& the shrubs are Vitex, Munj, Ber,Ipomea,Dononea, Bamboo.

B) FLORA OF BUFFER ZONE

Tree species BaboolandMangoare most common.Cultivated trees are also

growing up near villagesviz.Aamla, Shisham, Pipal, Mango and Ber were

observed in road side plantation.

The plant species found in the area are mentioned below:

Botanical Name Common Name

Shorearobusta Sal

Cassia fistula Amaltash(gullakri)

Mangiferaindica Mango

Albizzialebbeck Seris

Dalbergiasissoo Shisham

Adina cordifolia Holdu

Buchananialatifolia Bhilowa

Cordiadichotoma Lassora

Emblicaofficinalis or

Phyllanthusofficinalis

Aamla

Callistemon viminalis Bottlebrush

Azadirachtaindica Neem

Bauhinia variegata Kachnar

Bomabaxceiba Semal

Anogeissuslatifolia Chhal

Eucalyptus tereticornis Eucalyptus

Litseaglutinosa Chandna

Ficusglomerata Gular

Ficusreligiosa Pipal

Syzygiumcumini Pipal

Cedrelatoana Tun

Cassia fistula Amaltas

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Harsingar

Quercusincana Oak

Alnusglutinosa Alder

Flacourtiaramontchi Kangoo

Terminaliachebula Harar

Mallotusphilippinesis Rohini

Lanneagrandes Jhingan






Terminaliatomentosa Sain

Acacia catechu Khair

Aeglemarmelos Bael

Pinusroxburghii Chir or Chil

Pyruspashia Kainth

Odinawodier Salambra

Engeniajambolana jamun

3.13.4 FAUNA IN CORE AND BUFFER ZONE

Common mammals found in the area are Fox, Hare, Jungle cat & common avifauna

are crow, common pigeon, Hawk etc.

COMMON MAMMALS

Zoological Name English Name Common Name

Felisbengalensis Leapard Cat Mirag, Bagh

FelisChane Jungle Cat JungliBilli

MuntucusMuntisk Barking Dear Kakkar

Vaulpesbengalensis Fox Lomari, Fohiki

Camisaureus Jackal Gidder

Macacamulatta Resssus monkey LalBander

Preshytesemethis Languor Languor

Sussacrofa Boar Suar

Hystrixindica Porcupine Sehal

LepusNigricoilis Hare Khargosh, Sherru, Farru

Moschusmoschifarus Musk deer Kastura

Capra ibex ibex Ibex

Hemitugusjemlahicus Himalayan thar Thar

Selenarctosthebatanus Black Bear

Ursusarctos Brown bear

Pantheraunica Snow leopard

Susscrofa Wild boar

Axis axis Spotted dear Chital

Cervusunicolour Samber

Hylopetesfimbriatus Flying squirrel

Pantherapardus Leopard Cheetah

Felischaus Jungle cat

Paradoxurus hermaphrodites Indian Civet Sakralu

Hipposiderosarminger The great Himalayan

leafnosed bat

Chamgadar

Pagumalarvata Himalayan palm civet






COMMON BIRDS


Milvus Migrants Vulture Cheel, Gidh, Eell

Eudynamysscolopacca Koel Koel

Columbta Livia Pigeon Kabuttar

Coraciasbengalensis Blue Jay Nilkantha

Columslivia Hawk Baj

Francoliusfrancolius Black Partridge Kala tittar

Francoliuspondicerians Grey Partridge Safedtittar

Payocrisslatus Peacock Mor

Coturnixcoturnix Common quail Bater

Alectorisgraeca Chakor Chakor

Crovussplendens Crow Kanwa

ProttaculaKarneri Parrot Totta

Lophophorusimpejanus Monal Monal / Karadi

Tertaogallushimalayanesis Snow cock

Tragopanmelanocephalus Western horned tragopam Phulgar/Jujurana

Picoidesmacei Fulvourbreasted pied

woodpecker

Kathfowra

Streptopeliadecaocto Ring dove Gighi

Streptopeliachensis Shikra Gughi

Accipiter badius Tawny eagle

Ducula bicolor Green pigeon

Parusrufonuchalis Tits

Picuscanus Black napped Woodpecker Woodpecker

Drvcocopusjavensis Woodpecker

Muscicapasubrubra Himalayan flycatcher

Acidotherestritis Common Myna Ghatari

Terpsiphoneparadist Paradise flycatcher Choti-Pinja

Grus spp. Cranes

Grusantigone Sarus crane Sarus

Passé domesticus House sparrow

Carduelisspmordes Himalayan green finch Chiria

3.14 CROPPING PATTERN

Maize is the main kharif crop while wheat is the major rabi crop of Sirmour district.

Wheat is cultivated both in irrigated as well as unirrigated conditions. Main

Agriculture Crops are Maize, Paddy, Wheat, Barley, Potato&Main Horticulture Crops

are Apple, Nuts & Dry Fruits, Citrus. Other important crops grown by the villagers

include potato, pulses (rajma, urd), ginger, arbi and onion. The productivity of all the

crops is very low, e.g. wheat - 1.25 T/ha (unirrigated) and 1.6 T/ha (irrigated);

maize – 1.8 T/ha; potato – 1.5 T/ha (unirrigated) and 2.2 T/ha (irrigated); arbi – 2.5-

3.0 T/ha; and onion - 1.3 T/ha (unirrigated) and 2 T/ha (irrigated). Agricultural

productivity can be increased through adoption of crop intensification technique. In

the past they used to grow paddy in their fields but due to unavailability of






labourand less male members they have stopped cultivating paddy, as most of the

villagers migrate for daily wage labour or are engaged in other services.

Major Crops and their average productivity (Q/ha)

Crops Kharif Rabi

Irrigated Unirrigated Irrigated Unirrigated

Wheat -- 16 12.5

Maize -- 18.75

Potato -- 22 15

Pulses 8 5 8 5

Ginger 20 15

Arbi 30 25

Onion 20 12.5

(a) Fruit plantation: Under fruit plantations, new high yielding varieties of fruit

plants of mango, guava, walnut and pear etc. will be promoted through agro-

horticulture system. Fruit seedlings will be bought from reputed

nurseries/universities/institutions and planted by the beneficiaries. New fruit

plantation will be a source for sustainable additional income for households whose

benefits will be reaped after 6 years. Initially mustard, barley, chilly, garlic and

turmeric would be cultivated as intercrop.

(b) Vermicompostpits:Vermicompost pits will be constructed. Well dried cow dung,

agri-waste, weeds, forest litter would be used as raw materials and plastic sheet or

gunny bags for mulching. Species of Iseniafoetida and Eudriluseugenia would be

inoculated @ 1.5 to 2 kg per pit. About 300 kg raw material will be required for filling

one chamber of the pit. Composting is completed in about 60 days, whereas in case of

winters it is expected to be complete within 80 days. About 200 kg of vermicompost

is produced from the pit at a time.

(c) Crop intensification: The average family size in the villages is 7 persons.

Annually a family needs 0.8 to 1 tons of food grains. Presently the farm production is

able to meet the annual household food grain requirement of about 8 months i.e. a

gap of about 0.5 tons. Promotion of crop intensification technique is one of the

proposed interventions under agronomic measures across all the villages. Earlier

experiences of promoting System of Crop Intensification in Uttarakhandand Himachal

Pradesh by PSI, has revealed an increase of about 40% to 100% grain yields in crops

like paddy, wheat, maize, pulses and other crops. Adaptation of this technique for






crops like maize and wheat by the concerned villagers will increase production per

unit area and thereby enhancing the food security of the households.

3.15 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

No displacement of people as well as take over of agriculture land is not involved in

this mining project.

The surrounding inhabitants are mainly agricultural oriented. The frequent drought

prone condition leads to migration of the people. Unemployment and under-

employment are the main problems of the inhabitants.

Communication facilities are likely to develop such as approach roads, and

movement of trucks for transportation of mineral.

The animal husbandry, which is already well established in the area will get a

further boost as the demand for milk, meat etc. will increase due to influx of

population related to the mining activities. It will improve the economic conditions

of the people and will enable them to improve their livestock quality through

improved animal husbandry practices.

Measures to Improve Socio-Economic Condition of Local Population

In the area where cultivation is little and employment opportunities presently are

very much limited, local people will have a lot of direct and indirect employment

avenues will opened up. There will be direct employment opportunities in the mine

and also the secondary employment by providing services to the employed

manpower. Thus the local people will enjoy the economic upliftment. Also, the

project will provide various facilities like education, transport etc. to the local people

along with the employment. In addition to the above the following activities will be

undertaken: -

• Rural/village & Community welfare,

• Healthcare of local population,

• Free medical camps,

• Literacy awareness, supports to schools etc.,

• Environment awareness activities like Environment awareness camps,

plantation etc.






Thus the socio-economic status of the area will improve.

3.15.1 DEMOGRAPHY

The population as per 2011 Census records is 80447 (for 10 km radius buffer zone).

Scheduled Caste fraction of the population of the study area (10 km) is 16.98% and

Scheduled Tribe 3.83%. Percentage of literacy is 70.87 % and that of total workers

those actually engaged in occupation is 36.00% and total household is 16603

demographic detail annexed as Annexure – III.

3.15.2 BASIC AMENITIES

Details of amenities available in individual villages are as follows:

1. Educational facilities in the study area comprise Primary schools, middle,

Secondary and Senior Secondary school.

2. Medical and health care facilities in the study area include primary health

centers, primary health sub-center, registered private medical practitioners

3. Other facilities such as PanchayatSamiti, Income Tax Department, Court,

Regional Forest Officer are available at Tehsil Sirmaur.

4. For drinking water, tap water supply & well water is available in all villages.

5. Field study data for power supply shows that approximately all villages have

power supply for all purposes.

6. Census data shows that all villages have cellular service network.

3.15.3 HEALTH & DISEASES STATUS

Details were collected regarding health status of people in the study area and it was

found that though common diseases like Malaria, Viral Fever, Typhoid, Pneumonia,

fungal infections, cholera are found to occur, but occurrence of any major

disease/endemic diseases were not noticed withinthe study area. Medical facilities

through primary health center, family planning center,maternity and child welfare

center etc. are available in around 85% villages in 10 km radius buffer zone.

3.16 CONCLUSION

The environment baseline study was conducted in the project area by both

secondary data & primary data collection. Abiotic factors including air, water and

soil were studied for the core & buffer zone. It was found that most of the

parameters were within the limits prescribed in this regard.There is no major threat






to the quality of these parameters. Similarly, the study for the biotic factors was

conducted. Adoption of adequate pollution control measures in past have shown

that there is no degradationinQuality of the environmental scenario of the area.


capacity 3.0 Lacs TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 Hect. of Village Mohkampur Navada,

Tehsil Panota Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh)



CHAPTER–IV

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The environmental parameters likely to be affected by Mining from, within or near a

riverbed has a direct impact on the stream’s physical characteristics, such as channel

geometry, bed elevation, substratum composition and stability, in stream roughness

of the bed, flow velocity, discharge capacity, sediment transportation capacity,

turbidity, temperature, etc. Alteration or modification of the above attributes may

cause hazardous impact on ecological equilibrium of riverine regime. This may also

cause adverse impact on in stream biota and riparian habitats. This disturbance may

also cause changes in channel configuration and flow-paths.

Besides this there will be some other reasons which will affect the environment viz.

traffic network, and other vehicular movements, impacts on flora & fauna of that

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.

The increasing awareness among the people about ecological imbalance and

environmental degradation has raised many apprehensions.

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

The mining activities cause environmental problems such as degradation of land,

deteriorating air, water and soil quality, affecting the biological and socio-economic

environment of the area. The impacts of mining on various environmental

parameters were assessed and are given below:

4.3 CONSTRUCTION PHASE

There will be no impacts as no construction stage is involved in this project.






4.4 CUMULATIVE IMPACT THROUGH MATHEMATICAL MODELLING FOR MINING

PROJECT

Surface mining, including opencast sand mining has always been a source of dust

generation. The various pollutants like PM10, SO2 & NO2 are not expected to have

considerable variation from the existing levels within study area which are generally

below the limits specified for ‘residential and rural use areas’ the pollutant levels

within lease area will not rise considerably but and are expected to confirm to the

permissible limits for ‘industrial use’ with proper mitigation measures.

In the river bed mining project the only source of emission will be during excavation,

loading, transportation, hauling operation and handling of mineral viz. Boulders,

Sand, Bajri & stone. Operation that cause addition to the load of ambient air in the

area are:

• Operation of diesel based equipments excavator, loader, truck, tractors-trolley &

tippers etc.

• Transportation of mineral.

The usual excavation and loading in the sand mines is done by excavator & loader

which may generate dust. If the slice of Boulder, Sand, & Bajri is totally dry, but

practically it is slightly moist. So, dust generation will not be there. The

transportation of mineral viz. Boulders, Sand & bajri is carried out in the same way

as is generally done in opencast mining i.e. truck, tractors trolley & dumpers etc.

This will raise some amount of dust if action is not taken for suppressing it at source.

By water sprinkling, otherwise the immediate effects will be poor visibility.

4.4.1 Pollutants/ Model Options Considered For Computations

The model simulations deal with major pollutant Particulate Matter (PM10), SO2 &

NO2 emitted from the proposed project.

4.4.1.1 Model Options Used For Computations

The options used for short-term computations are:

� The plume rise is estimated by Briggs formulae, but the final rise is always

limited to that of the mixing layer;

� Stack tip down-wash is not considered;

� Buoyancy Induced Dispersion is used to describe the increase in plume

dispersion during the ascension phase;






� Calms processing routine is used by default;

� Wind profile exponents is used by default, 'Irwin';

� Flat terrain is used for computations;

� It is assumed that the pollutants do not undergo any physico-chemical

transformation and that there is no pollutant removal by dry deposition;

� Washout by rain is not considered;

� Cartesian co-ordinate system has been used for computations; and

� The model computations have been done for 10 km with 500-m. interval.

4.4.1.2 Modelling Procedure

Prediction of ground level concentrations (glc’s) due to Proposed Project has been

made by AERMOD version 6.4. 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.

4.4.1.3 Gaussian Plume Model

The AERMOD version 6.4 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.

4.5 Impact on Air Quality & Mitigation Measures

Some dust pollution may be generated during transportation, loading, unloading

activities. The air pollution may also be due to vehicular movement for the

transportation of mineral viz. Boulders, Sand & Bajri so care will be taken by proper

mitigating measures to contain it within limits.

4.5.1 Air Quality Predictions through Mathematical Modelling

Impact assessment is an important part of Environmental Impact Assessment Study.

There are various techniques available to predict the impacts. Mathematical

modelling is an established and accepted technique to predict the impacts.

The present study assesses the impact on air environment due to Collection of Minor

Mineral (Boulders, Sand and Bajri) from River Giri, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –

19.8416 ha of Village Rampur Ghat, Tehsil Panota Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal

Pradesh). This report gives the (24 hrs) incremental concentrations of PM10 up to a






distance of 10 km, due to mining operations. The concentrations have been

predicted in all directions covering all type of weather conditions. Spatial

distributions of all the pollutants are also presented.

4.5.1.1 Emission Rates

The emissions in the present case have been computed using empirical factor given

in “Indian Mining and Engineering Journal”. The details of emissions computed from

mining operations are given below:

Total mineral (Boulders, Sand & Bajri) Handling in the mine is 3.0 Lakh TPA. The

working days in year are expected 230 to 260, as the excavation will not be done

during monsoon season. Per hour handling of mineral (on the basis of 8 hr/day

operation) is 144.23 t/ hr.

No Solid waste will be generated.

Total handling of material will be 144.23 t/ hr.

Rate of emission being 23.6 kg/ hr for handling 1000 ton the emission rate shall be

= 144.23 X 23.6 = 3.40 kg/hr or 0.94 gm/ sec

1000

The above mentioned emission rates are uncontrolled emissions. Due to installation

and operation of dust control measures at mining site, the emissions will be one

third of established emissions. This is based on experience and literature.

Accordingly rates considered, in the mathematical modelling is equal to 0.31 gm/sec

(0.94/3).

The emission rates and conditions have been summarized in Table 4.1.

TABLE: 4.1

Emission Rate and Emission Conditions

Mine Area

Total mineral Handling

19.8416 ha

3.0 Lakh TPA

Dust Emission Rate

(i) Uncontrolled

(ii) Controlled

0.94 gm/s

0.31 gm/s

Emission Temperature Ambient






4.5.1.2 Emission Source Coordinates

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

4.5.1.3 Ambient Air Quality Standards

Ambient air quality standards promulgated by National Ambient Air Quality

Standards for different areas are as follows:

Area Time Weighted

Average

Concentration (µµµµg/m3)

PM10 SO2 NO2

Industrial Area, Residential Rural &

Other Areas

Annual Average *

24 hours **

60 50 40

100 80 80

Ecologically Sensitive Area (Notified

by Central Govt.)

Annual Average *

24 hours **

60 20 30

100 80 80

4.5.2 Presentation of Results

In the present case model simulations have been carried using the hourly Triple Joint

Frequency data. Short-term simulations were carried to estimate concentrations at the

receptors to obtain an optimum description of variations in concentrations over the

site in 10 km radius covering 16 directions.

The incremental concentrations are estimated for the monitoring period. For each time

scale, i.e. for 24 hr the model computes the highest concentrations observed during the

period over all the measurement points. Thus, prediction of maximum incremental

GLCs has been done for the proposed riverbed mining project for Particulate Matter

(PM).

Maximum Concentration of PM10 due to proposed mining and transportation activity is

found to be 0.758 µg/m3 at x,y : 70.94, -255.36 within mine lease area. Contours due to

mining activity are limited to 150 m distance range in all active mines pits. No

significant impact due to the project activity is predicted. The maximum impact due to

increase in GLC of PM shall be restricted within the mine lease boundary itself. Isopleth

shows the peak concentration of PM10 shall be no more than 0.10 µg/m3 in the nearest

villages, hence impact will be concentrated within the core zone and buffer zone shall

have insignificant increase in concentration. This infers that sensitive receptors like

nearest Reserved/ Protected Forests shall not be under significant threat (<0.5 µg/m3)

of pollution due to mining activity, since they are far off from the source of emissions

i.e. mining pit as well as transportation routes






4.5.3 Air Pollution Due To Mining

(i) Gaseous Pollution

The gaseous pollutants (SO2 & NO2) are anticipated by machineries like,

dumpers and other transport vehicles. The ambient air quality was measured

on 24 hourly basis for the gaseous pollutants.

(ii) Particulate Matter

The generation of dust is anticipated from various mining activities i.e.

excavation, loading and other transport activities related to mining. These will

increase PM10 in the area if no mitigative measures are taken.

4.5.4 Mitigation Measures for Air Pollution

� Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling will be adopted on haul

roads to control dust emissions.

� Plantation will be carried out on approach roads & nearby vicinity of river

bank.

� To control the emissions regular preventive maintenance of equipments will

be carried out on contractual basis.

� It is being ensured that all transportation vehicles will carry a valid PUC

certificate.

� There is no toxic element present in the mineral which may contaminate the

soil.






Fig. – 4.1. Isopleth






Fig. – 4.2 Isopleth






4.6 IMPACT OF NOISE / VIBRATIONS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.6.1 Impact of Noise on Working Environment

Transportation vehicles used for the transportation of mineral are a source of noise

pollution at the site.

4.6.2 Noise Abatement and Control

� Periodical monitoring of noise will be done.

� No other equipments except the Transportation vehicles will be deployed at

a mime.

� Noise generated by these equipments will be intermittent and does not

cause much adverse impact.

� Proper maintenance of all equipments/machines will be carried out which

help in reducing noise during operations.

� Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and vicinity of river

bank. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust.

4.7 Impact on Water Environment & Mitigation Measures

� Mining cause lowering of riverbed level as well as river bed water level

resulting in lowering of groundwater table due to excessive extraction and

draining out of groundwater from the adjacent areas, If general ground water

table is higher than riverbed level. In case the general ground water level is

lower than river bed water level, then it will have positive impact as ground

water table will be recharged vertically as well as laterally. The former case

may cause shortage of water for the vegetation and human settlements in the

vicinity, but in later case it will help improve situation.

� River is recharging the ground water; excessive mining will reduce the

thickness of the natural filter materials (sediments), infiltration through

which the ground water is recharged, so restriction in depth becomes

necessity.

4.7.1 Mitigation Measures

� Mining in the area will be done well above the water table as well as river bed

water level therefore; much impact on water regime is not anticipated. The

water table is at 3 m below river bed level while the workings in the area are






proposed up to a max. depth of 0.9m only. So that this will not intersect the

water table.

� No waste water will be generated from the mining activity of minor minerals

as the project only involves collection of Boulders, Sand & Bajri from river

bed.

� Mining neither intersect ground water table nor River bed water level so not

at all disturbing water environment.

4.8 IMPACT ON LAND USE PATTERN & MITIGATION MEASURES

� If the mining is not carried out in a systematic manner by leaving sufficient

safety barriers from bank then it may disturb the river flow/course.

� Deviation from planned mining procedures can lead to river channel shifting

as well as degradation of surrounding land, causing loss of properties and

degradation of landscape.

� Mining within a river bed may have some impact on the stream’s physical

characteristics, such as channel geometry, bed elevation, in stream roughness

of the bed, flow velocity, discharge capacity, sediment transportation capacity

etc.

� Alteration or modification of the above attributes may cause noticeable

hazardous impact on ecological equilibrium of riverine regime.

4.8.1 MITIGATION MEASURES

� The minerals will be mined out in a uniform way so that the river flow/course

will not get disturbed in its uniformity.

� Collection of minerals/working shall be started from the upstream side from

the bank periphery in 0.9m slice so that the river course could not get

affected.

� Suitable mitigation measures will be adopted so that conditions of water

logging will not arise.

4.9 IMPACTS ON SOIL ENVIRONMENT

No major impact on soil of the study area is envisaged due to mining activities as

there is no stack emission and fugitive emission shall remain confined locally within

working area and emission at haul roads will be controlled by water sprinkling and

plantation.






4.9.1 IMPACTS ON TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE PATTERN

� The mine workings will remain confined to river bed only and in no case

disturbing any surface area outside which may affect topography or drainage.

� The area is river bed and mined out pit will be completely filled during rainy

season hence there would be no change in the topographical features and

land use pattern.

� Mining pits will impact river bed topography by formation of excavation

voids. This will be temporary and restored to original by replenishing on the

monsoon season.

4.9.2 MITIGATION MEASURES

� Mining will be done in a planned way i.e. collection of minerals/working will

be started from the centre dip to rise and then laterally in 0.9 meter slice so

that the river course will not get affected.

� Unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) will not be stacked

on the bank side as it will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season.

� The mining from river bed will not have any impact on natural drainage of

surrounding area as the excavated sand from river bed is filled with first

heavy flow in river during monsoon season.

� Mining is confined to river bed level only, thus not touching any surface

outside. Hence, not impacting topography and drainage pattern of the region.

4.10 IMPACTS ON AGRICULTURE

No impact is envisaged on agriculture.

MITIGATION MEASURES

� Safe buffer zone will be left on the inner side of the river bank where no

mining will be undertaken. thus will prevent bank erosion

� Adequate plantation will be done on the outer side of the river bank to

maintain its stability and soil erosion

4.11 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

� The overall impact on the socio economic environment will be positive.

� The collection of minor minerals from the river bed does not cause adverse

occupational effect on employed persons.






� Except little dust generation (controllable) there is no source which can show

a probability for health related diseases.

� The employed laborers will be from nearby villages only as these people are

mainly dependent upon such mining activities.

� Dust masks will be provided as additional personal protective equipment to

the workers working in the dust prone areas.

� No occupational health hazards are reported till date from this activity.

� Workers are informed and kept aware about occupational health hazards due

to such activities and preventive measures.

� Workers health related problem if any will be properly addressed.

4.12 IMPACT ON LOCAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

Tippers/Tractor-rolleys/Trucks are the main vehicles running on the road for

transportation of mineral from the mine site to the end users. Around 1200 TPD

mineral will be transported outside the mining lease.

MITIGATION MEASURES

There will be around 60 trips per day. The present road network is capable enough

of handling the increased load due to the project.

4.13 IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

� Excessive sediment deposition for replenishment/ refilling of the pits affect

turbidity, prevent the penetration of the light required for photosynthesis of

micro and macro flora which in turn reduces food availability for aquatic

fauna.

� Increase in river gradient may cause excessive erosion causing adverse effect

on the in-stream habitats.

MITIGATION MEASURES

� No adverse impacts will be is envisaged on the existing aquatic flora & fauna as

the mine workings are restricted to the non-monsoon months only and water

regime is not touched.

� No adverse impacts will be envisaged on the terrestrial flora and fauna as the

workings are restricted to river bed only.






� Plantation will be done along the approach roads and river bank. These

activities will help to improve the floral cover of the area which helps counter

soil erosion.

� The mining lease area is in non-forest land where presence of fauna is very

rare. No endangered species of fauna is found in and around lease area. As

such, there will be no adverse impact of the mining activity on fauna around

the mining lease area.

Proposal for Collection of Minor Mineral (Boulders, Stone and Bajri) from River Giri with production





CHAPTER – V

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

5.1 INTRODUCTION

Post Project Monitoring is an essential part to check the impact of project activities.

Hence monitoring of various environmental parameters will be carried out on a

regular basis to ascertain the following:

� State of Pollution within the project site and in its vicinity.

� Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution.

� Examine the efficiency of pollution control system adopted at the site.

� To assess environmental impacts.

Monitoring will be carried out at the site as per of CPCB norms.

Environmental Monitoring Programme will be conducted for various environmental

components as per the conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letter to

be issued by Ministry of Environment and Forests. Six monthly compliance report

will be submitted every year to SEAC. Half-Yearly compliance Report for conditions

stipulated in Consent to operate will be submitted to respective authorities on

regular basis.

5.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL (EMC)

The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:

i. Environmental monitoring in and the lease area.

ii. Ensuring that standards of housekeeping in the mine are maintained.

iii. Developing the green belt.

iv. Ensuring Water use is minimized.

v. Implementing the Environment Management Plan.

vi. Organizing meetings with consultant.

The monitoring of environmental parameters will be got done through competent

authority.






5.3 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGIES

Environmental Monitoring Job will be done through a certified consultant on contact

basis to comply with the conditions.

5.3.1 INSTRUMENTS TO BE USED

The following instruments will be used for data collection work in the monitoring

schedule:

1. Respirable Dust Sampler with attachment for gaseous Pollutants, Envirotech

APM 460.

2. FPS (Fine Particulate Sampler)

3. Dry and Wet Bulb Thermometer.

4. Sound Level Meter Model SL – 4010

5. Micro Meteorological Station Model Enviro Wm 251

6. Water Level Indicator in core and buffer zone.

7. Global Positioning System (GPS)

In addition to the above instruments, the data on land use, vegetation and

agricultural crops will be collected by the field team by meeting with a large number

of local inhabitants in the study area and different government departments /

agencies.

5.3.2 MONITORING PROGRAMME

The post project Monitoring will include details of any major impact in the core zone

and area within buffer zone for the following parameters: -

� Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

� Noise Level Monitoring

� Water Quality & Level

� Soil Sampling

5.3.2.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE

Details of the Environmental Monitoring schedule, which will be undertaken for

various environmental components, will be done as per EC conditions and Consent

to Operate conditions for AAQ, water, noise, soil and socio-economic status of the

area.






5.3.3 METHODOLOGY ADOPTED

Post project monitoring will be carried out as per conditions stipulated in

Environmental Clearance Letter issued by MOEF, Consent issued by SPCB as well as

according to CPCB guidelines. The mine site is considered as core zone and the area

lying within 10 km radius from the mine site is considered to be the buffer zone

where some impacts may be observed on physical and biological environment. In

the Buffer zone slight impact may be observed and that too these may be occasional.

The following table shows details of Post Project Monitoring programme:

TABLE No.: 5.1

Attributes Sampling Measurement

Method

Test Procedure

A. Air

Environment

Network Frequency

Meteorological

• Wind speed

• Wind direction

• Dry bulb

temperature

• Wet bulb

temperature

• Relative

humidity

• Rainfall

The data will be collected

from nearby IMD station

located at Dehradun

From Tehsil Headquarter

Pollutants

• PM10

4 to 6

locations in

the project

impact area

(Minimum 2

locations in

upwind side,

more sites in

downwind

Revised National

Ambient Air

Quality

Standards

(NAAQS) vide

MoEF circular,

dated

16.11.2009

Gravimetric (High-

Volume)

-

• SO2 EPA Modified West

& Gaeke method

Absorption in Potassium

Tetra Chloromercurate

followed by Colorimetric

estimation using P-

Rosaniline hydrochloride

and Formaldehyde (IS:

5182 Part – II).






• NO2 side / impact

zone)

Arsenite modified

Jacob & Hochheiser

Absorption in dill NaOH

and then estimated

colorimetrically with

sulphanilamide and N (I-

Nepthyle) Ethylene

diamine Dihydrochloride

and Hydrogen Peroxide

(CPCB Method).

B. Water Environment

pH, Turbidity,

Colour, Odour,

Taste,

TDS, Total

Hardness, Calcium

hardness,

Magnesium

hardness,

Chloride, Fluoride,

Sulphate, Nitrates,

Alkalinity,

Iron, Copper,

Manganese,

Mercury,

Cadmium,

Selenium, Arsenic,

Cyanide, Lead,

Zinc, Chromium,

Aluminum, Boron,

Phenolic

compounds

Set of grab

samples

during pre

and post-

monsoon for

ground and

surface water

for 10 km

distance

Quarterly As per IS 10500- Samples for water quality

should be collected and

analyzed as per :

IS : 2488 (Part 1-5)

methods for sampling and

testing of Industrial

effluents

Standard methods for

examination of water and

wastewater analysis

published by American

Public Health Association.

C. Noise

Noise levels at Day

& night time –Leq

dB (A)

Mine

Boundary,

High noise

Quarterly / Half

yearly

As per CPCB norms

As per CPCB norms






generating

areas within

the lease and

buffer zone

D. Soil

pH, Bulk Density,

Soil texture,

Nitrogen,

Available

Phosphorus,

Potassium,

Calcium,

Magnesium,

Sodium, Electrical

Conductivity,

Organic Matter,

Chloride

4 to 6 locations

in the project

impact area

Yearly As per USDA

Method

As per USDA Method

E. Socio-

economic Status

Network Frequency Measurement

Method

Test Procedure

• Demographic

structure

• Infrastructure

resource base

• Economic

resource base

• Health status:

Morbidity pattern

• Cultural and

aesthetic

attributes

• Education

Socio-

economic

survey is

based on

proportionate,

stratified and

random

sampling

method

Minimum for

two phases of

the project

Primary data

collection through

questionnaire

Secondary data from

census records, statistical

hard books, toposheets,

health records and

relevant official records

available with Govt.

agencies






5.4 LOCATIONS OF MONITORING STATIONS

The location of the monitoring stations will be selected on the basis of prevailing

micro – meteorological conditions of the area like; Wind direction & wind speed,

Relative Humidity, Temperature. 8 AAQM stations will be selected (including

minimum 4 locations in upwind side, 4 locations in downwind side / impact zone) to

assess ambient air quality of the area. Noise level monitoring will be carried out on

lease boundary & in high noise generating area within the lease. Water & soil

monitoring locations had been decided on the basis of general slope of the area &

drainage pattern. Locations for the post project monitoring shall be as under:

TABLE NO.: 5.2

POST PROJECT MONITORING

S. NO. DESCRIPTION LOCATION

1. Ambient Air Quality Mine site, Villages in down Wind direction from the mine

site

2. Noise Level Monitoring Mine Boundary, High noise generating areas within the

Mine boundary

3. Water Level Monitoring At Mine Site & Nearby Area.

4. Water Quality From Nearby Source and Ground Water Source.

5. Soil At Mine Site & Nearby Area.

5.5 DATA ANALYSIS

Monitoring data analysis will be done as per CPCB guidelines by EPA approved

laboratory & shall be submitted to concerned authority (specified in Environment

Clearance Letter issued by MoEF, & Consent issued by SPCB) on regular basis.

5.6 BUDGET

M/s Allstone Mines & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. with proposed Production Capacity of 3.0

lac TPA has proposed for Collection of Minor Mineral (Boulders, Sand and Bajri)

from River Giri, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 ha of Village Mohkampur

Navada, Tehsil Panota Sahib, District Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh)

� Capital cost of the project is 10 Lacs/-

� Cost proposed for EMP measures is 2.0 Lakhs per annum.

� Cost proposed for CSR measures is 50,000/- per annum.






CHAPTER–VI

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

6.1 INTRODUCTION

The committee has suggested various Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the preparation

of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and Environmental

Management Plan (EMP) has been issued by EAC (Mining), Ministry of Environment

and Forests, vide letter no. J-11015/20/2013-IA.II (M), dated 1.05.2013.

The following Additional Studies were carried out in as per Terms of Reference:

1. Public Hearing

2. Biological Study

3. Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan

6.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public hearing is to be conducted for the proposed project.

6.3 BIOLOGICAL STUDY REPORT

6.3.1 Introduction

The baseline study for the evaluation of the floristic and faunal diversity of the

terrestrial environment for Collection of Minor Mineral (Boulder, Sand and Bajri)

from River Giri with production capacity 3.0 Lacb TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area

–19.8416 Hect. of Village Mohkampur Navada, Tehsil Panota Sahib, District Sirmour

(Himachal Pradesh) was conducted.

A natural ecosystem is a structural and functional unit of nature. It has components,

which exist in harmony and survive by interdependence. Ecosystem has self –

sustaining ability and controls the number of organisms at any level by cybernetic

rules. The effect of this is that an ecosystem does not become imbalanced.

The biological survey was conducted considering the rich bio-diversity of organisms

and their role in productivity and their importance for human livelihood, therefore it

is vital to protect and safeguard these dynamic ecosystems.

6.3.2 Objectives of the Study

The present study was undertaken with the following objectives:






• To assess the nature and distribution of vegetation in and around the

proposed activity;

• To study forest composition in the study area;

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

• To ascertain migratory routes of fauna if any;

• Ethno botanical survey in the villages to assess the usage of plants;

• Possibility of presence of breeding grounds.

6.3.3 Area

The total mining lease area is 19.8416 ha. which comprises of a centrally located

core zone. The remaining outer portion around 10 km. radius of core zone is buffer

zone.

6.3.4 Methodology

The secondary data was collected and relevant maps; key plan of the study area, list

of forest areas, water bodies, villages were obtained, Google images of the area were

seen and their desk study was done. List of representative places to be visited and its

route was decided so as to cover entire study area.

To study the fauna and flora systematically from terrestrial locations in particular

and from the study area (within 10 km. radius), following methodology was

adopted.

A. For Flora

List of all plants of the study area was prepared and their habitats were recorded.

The associations of plants and animals in communities were noted.

• To study herbaceous and woody vegetation systematically, standard

methods of analyzing vegetation i.e. quadrant of different dimensions and

line transect of appropriate lengths were employed. Their numbers

(quadrant) depend upon the requirement in specific cases.

• Identification of plants was done by referring to standard floras and

consulting the experts when needed.

• The samples (specimen) were individually stored in separate blotting papers

and put in the polythene bags. Each specimen carried the name of the

species, time and date of collection and locations.






B. For Fauna

Animals were studied by following means:

� Actual sighting

� Pug marks

� Calls

� Droppings, burrows etc.

� By inquiring local people.

Larger animals and common birds in and around the study area were visually

observed and recorded.

6.3.5 FLORA IN CORE & BUFFER ZONE

A) FLORA IN CORE ZONE

The common tree species are Mango (Magnifera indica), Simbal (Bombex

malabaricum), Tun (Cedrela toona) several species of Acasia & Albizia & the

shrubs are Vitex, Munj, Ber, Ipomea, Dononea, Bamboo.

B) FLORA OF BUFFER ZONE

Tree species Babool and Mango are most common. Cultivated trees are also

growing up near villages viz. Aamla, Shisham, Pipal, Mango and Ber were

observed in road side plantation.

The plant species found in the area are mentioned below:

Table – 6.1

List of Flora of the Core & Buffer Zone

S. No. Botanical Name Common Name

CORE ZONE

1. Magnifera indica Mango

2. Bombex malabaricum Simbal

3. Cedrela toona Tun

BUFFER ZONE

1. Shorea robusta Sal

2. Cassia fistula Amaltash (gul lakri)

3. Mangifera indica Mango

4. Albizzia lebbeck Seris

5. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham

6. Adina cordifolia Holdu

7. Buchanania latifolia Bhilowa






8. Cordia dichotoma Lassora

9. Emblica officinalis or Phyllanthus

officinalis

Aamla

10. Callistemon viminalis Bottlebrush

11. Azadirachta indica Neem

12. Bauhinia variegata Kachnar

13. Bomabax ceiba Semal

14. Anogeissus latifolia Chhal

15. Eucalyptus tereticornis Eucalyptus

16. Litsea glutinosa Chandna

17. Ficus glomerata Gular

18. Ficus religiosa Pipal

19. Syzygium cumini Pipal

20. Cedrela toana Tun

21. Cassia fistula Amaltas

22. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Harsingar

23. Quercus incana Oak

24. Alnus glutinosa Alder

25. Flacourtia ramontchi Kangoo

26. Terminalia chebula Harar

27. Mallotus philippinesis Rohini

28. Lannea grandes Jhingan

29. Terminalia tomentosa Sain

30. Acacia catechu Khair

31. Aegle marmelos Bael

32. Pinus roxburghii Chir or Chil

33. Pyrus pashia Kainth

34. Odina wodier Salambra

35. Engenia jambolana jamun

6.3.6 FAUNA IN CORE AND BUFFER ZONE

Common mammals found in the area are Fox, Hare, Jungle cat & common avifauna are

crow, common pigeon, Hawk etc.

Table – 6.2

List of Fauna of the Core & Buffer Zone

A. COMMON MAMMALS


Felis bengalensis Leapard Cat Mirag, Bagh

Felis Chane Jungle Cat Jungli Billi

Muntucus Muntisk Barking Dear Kakkar

Vaulpes bengalensis Fox Lomari, Fohiki

Camis aureus Jackal Gidder

Macaca mulatta Resssus monkey Lal Bander

Preshytes emethis Languor Languor

Sus sacrofa Boar Suar

Hystrix indica Porcupine Sehal






Lepus Nigricoilis Hare Khargosh, Sherru,

Farru

Moschus moschifarus Musk deer Kastura

Capra ibex ibex Ibex

Hemitugus jemlahicus Himalayan thar Thar

Selenarctos thebatanus Black Bear

Ursus arctos Brown bear

Panthera unica Snow leopard

Sus scrofa Wild boar

Axis axis Spotted dear Chital

Cervus unicolour Samber

Hylopetes fimbriatus Flying squirrel

Panthera pardus Leopard

Felis chaus Jungle cat

Paradoxurus hermaphrodites Indian Civet Sakralu

Hipposideros arminger The great Himalayan

leafnosed bat

Chamgadar

Paguma larvata Himalayan palm civet

B. COMMON BIRDS


Milvus Migrants Vulture Cheel, Gidh, Eell

Eudynamys scolopacca Koel Koel

Columbta Livia Pigeon Kabuttar

Coracias bengalensis Blue Jay Nilkantha

Colums livia Hawk Baj

Francolius francolius Black Partridge Kala tittar

Francolius pondicerians Grey Partridge Safed tittar

Payo crisslatus Peacock Mor

Coturnix coturnix Common quail Bater

Alectoris graeca Chakor Chakor

Crovus splendens Crow Kanwa

Prottacula Karneri Parrot Totta

Lophophorus impejanus Monal Monal / Karadi

Tertaogallus himalayanesis Snow cock

Tragopan melanocephalus Western horned tragopam Phulgar/Jujurana

Picoides macei Fulvourbreasted pied

woodpecker

Kathfowra

Streptopelia decaocto Ring dove Gighi

Streptopelia chensis Shikra Gughi

Accipiter badius Tawny eagle

Ducula bicolor Green pigeon

Parus rufonuchalis Tits

Picus canus Black napped Woodpecker Woodpecker

Drvcocopus javensis Woodpecker

Muscicapa subrubra Himalayan flycatcher

Acidotheres tritis Common Myna Ghatari

Terpsiphone paradist Paradise flycatcher Choti-Pinja

Grus spp. Cranes

Grus antigone Sarus crane Sarus

Passé domesticus House sparrow

Carduelis spmordes Himalayan green finch Chiria






6.3.7 CONSERVATION PLAN FOR FAUNA

The main aim of the conservation plan is to:

1) Minimize disturbance to wildlife from noise due to transportation vehicles &

material handling vehicles in area.

2) Measures to avoid accidents from fall of animals in lease area

3) Measures to avoid Man-animal conflict

4) Awareness program to develop love towards nature & animals and thus to avoid

tree cutting/felling and poaching.

The applicant is taking following measures:

� Maintenance of habitat integrity and continuum, by strengthening the existing

corridors and establishing new ones in consultations with the inter-state

authorities.

� Adoption of eco-development methods and sensitization through conservation

education.

� Intelligence Gathering will be developed.

� The Mining is being done in concentrated location in allotted lot at one end,

thus, the natural habitat of animals are not being disturbed.

� Total 1500 trees will be on approach roads and vicinity of river bank. The

developed greenery takes care for a better shelter to all fauna.

� Good greenery with development of ground flora and middle storey becomes

food for herbivorous fauna, which inturn becomes prey for carnivores.

� Training will be given to all workers & awareness created among people in the

study area of buffer zone against killing or harassing any animal in the

neighborhood.

� If need be help to forest department will be render for development of water

holes for faunas in the nearby forest area at different locations by way of

construction of check dams, artificial water hole in the camouflaging area to

allow the wildlife to quench their thirst peacefully.






6.3.8 CROPPING PATTERN

Maize is the main kharif crop while wheat is the major rabi crop of Sirmour district.

Wheat is cultivated both in irrigated as well as unirrigated conditions. Main

Agriculture Crops are Maize, Paddy, Wheat, Barley, Potato & Main Horticulture

Crops are Apple, Nuts & Dry Fruits, Citrus. Other important crops grown by the

villagers include potato, pulses (rajma, urd), ginger, arbi and onion. The productivity

of all the crops is very low, e.g. wheat - 1.25 T/ha (unirrigated) and 1.6 T/ha

(irrigated); maize – 1.8 T/ha; potato – 1.5 T/ha (unirrigated) and 2.2 T/ha

(irrigated); arbi – 2.5-3.0 T/ha; and onion - 1.3 T/ha (unirrigated) and 2 T/ha

(irrigated). Agricultural productivity can be increased through adoption of crop

intensification technique. In the past they used to grow paddy in their fields but due

to unavailability of labour and less male members they have stopped cultivating

paddy, as most of the villagers migrate for daily wage labour or are engaged in other

services

Major Crops and their average productivity (Q/ha)

Crops Kharif Rabi

Irrigated Un irrigated Irrigated Un irrigated

Wheat -- 16 12.5

Maize -- 18.75

Potato -- 22 15

Pulses 8 5 8 5

Ginger 20 15

Arbi 30 25

Onion 20 12.5

(a) Fruit plantation: Under fruit plantations, new high yielding varieties of fruit

plants of mango, guava, walnut and pear etc. will be promoted through agro-

horticulture system. Fruit seedlings will be bought from reputed

nurseries/universities/institutions and planted by the beneficiaries. New fruit

plantation will be a source for sustainable additional income for households whose

benefits will be reaped after 6 years. Initially mustard, barley, chilly, garlic and

turmeric would be cultivated as intercrop.

(b) Vermicompost pits: Vermicompost pits will be constructed. Well dried cow

dung, agri-waste, weeds, forest litter would be used as raw materials and plastic






sheet or gunny bags for mulching. Species of Isenia foetida and Eudrilus eugenia

would be inoculated @ 1.5 to 2 kg per pit. About 300 kg raw material will be required

for filling one chamber of the pit. Composting is completed in about 60 days, whereas

in case of winters it is expected to be complete within 80 days. About 200 kg of

vermicompost is produced from the pit at a time.

(c) Crop intensification: The average family size in the villages is 7 persons.

Annually a family needs 0.8 to 1 tons of food grains. Presently the farm production is

able to meet the annual household food grain requirement of about 8 months i.e. a

gap of about 0.5 tons. Promotion of crop intensification technique is one of the

proposed interventions under agronomic measures across all the villages. Earlier

experiences of promoting System of Crop Intensification in Uttarakhand and

Himachal Pradesh by PSI, has revealed an increase of about 40% to 100% grain yields

in crops like paddy, wheat, maize, pulses and other crops. Adaptation of this

technique for crops like maize and wheat by the concerned villagers will increase

production per unit area and thereby enhancing the food security of the households.

6.3.9 CONCLUSION

The biological survey was conducted considering the rich bio-diversity of organisms

and their role in productivity and their importance for human livelihood, it is vital to

protect and safeguard these dynamic ecosystems.

6.4 RISK ASSSEMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.4.1 DEFINITION

A major emergency in a work is one, which has the intensity to cause serious injury

or loss of life. It may cause extensive damage to property and serious disruption

both inside and outside the work. It would normally require the assistance of

emergency services to handle it effectively.

Emergency may be caused by a number of different factors; it will normally manifest

itself in two basic forms, viz. fire, explosion or toxic release, accidents in mine.

6.4.2 Scope

An important element of mitigation is emergency planning i.e. recognizing that

accidents are possible, assessing the consequences of such accidents and deciding on






the emergency procedures, both on site and off site that would need to be

implemented in the event of an emergency.

Emergency planning is just one aspect of safety and cannot be considered in

isolation.

6.4.3 Objective

The objective of the above study is Risk Assessment & Disaster Management plan to

localize emergency and to eliminate, if possible or to minimize the effects of accident

on people and property. Elimination requires well planned process/technology and

its effective implementation, so that such situation should either not arises or if it

comes, a pre warning is received for timely action in built or by preparedness for

zeroing the effects. Minimizing the effects may include prompt action, rescue, first

aid, and evacuation, firefighting and also passing on information promptly to people

living nearby.

6.4.4 Identification of HAZARDS/RISKS

The possible risks in the case of River Bed mining projects are Bank Erosion, floods,

accidents due to transportation etc.

Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards to both the

employees and the public at large. A worker in a mine should be able to work under

conditions, which are adequately safe and healthy. At the same time the

environmental conditions should be such as not to impair his working efficiency.

This is possible only when there is adequate safety in mines. Hence, mine safety is

one of the most essential aspects of any working mine. Safety of the mine and the

employees is taken care of by the mining rules & regulations, which are well defined

with laid down procedure for safety, which when scrupulously followed safety is

ensured not only to manpower but also to machines & working environment.

The risks will be identified and addressed before hand as under:

6.4.5 Possible Risks due to Inundation & Its Control

Mining will be done during the non monsoon periods; therefore problem of

inundation is not likely to happen.






6.4.6 Dewatering

Depth of mine is limited to 0.9 m depth only from the river bed level whereas the

ground water flows at 3m below the bed level. Hence no dewatering is required.

6.4.7 Possible Risks due to Failure Of Pit Slope & Its Control

Pit will be created of limited depth only i.e. 0.9 m thus the chance of failure of pit

slope does not arise.

6.4.8 Possible Risks due to Failure Of Waste Dump & Its Control

No waste dump is created therefore the question of failure of waste dump does

not arise.

6.4.9 Possible Risks due to Fire & Its Control

The operation does not anticipate any fire disaster.

6.4.10 Measures to Prevent Accidents due to Trucks and Dumpers

� All transportation within the mining lease working should be carried out directly

under the supervision and control of the management.

� The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and checked thoroughly at

least once a month by the competent person authorized for the purpose by the

management.

� Road signs will be provided at each and every turning point up to the main road

(wherever required).

� To avoid danger while reversing the equipments/ vehicles especially at the

working place/loading points, stopper should be posted to properly guide

reversing/ spotting operating, otherwise no person should be there within 10 km

radius of machine.

� A statutory provision of the fences, constant education, training etc will go a long

way in reducing the incidents of such accidents.

6.4.11 Other Possible Measures to Avoid Risks/ Disaster due to River Bed Mining

� Unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) should not be stacked

on the banks as it will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season.

� Mining of minerals/working shall be started from the centre from dip to rise and

then laterally in 0.9 meter slice so that the river course could not get affected.







shall not get disturbed.

� River bank areas, under operation will be protected by avoiding unauthorized

gravel excavation along rivers as that may cause instability to the river bank.

� River banks will not be excavated to form access ramps.

� Only excavated river gravel should be used to against the river bank to form

access ramps.






CHAPTER–VII

PROJECT BENEFITS

7.1 INTRODUCTION

M/s Allstone Mines And Minerals Pvt. Ltd. is a responsible organization which is

conscious of its obligations to society at large. The lessee will help in overall socio

economic development of the area.

7.2 SOCIO- ECONOMIC STUDY

7.2.1 INTRODUCTION

The village economy of India is mainly based on agriculture sector and the main

activity of rural population being agriculture; and the entire infrastructure is

oriented towards this activity. An area is said to be developed, if it contains the

facilities like pucca houses, Metalled Roads, hospitals, qualified private doctors,

higher secondary schools and degree colleges, adequate water supply, electric

supply, easily available transport and recreational facilities at appropriate distances.

Socio-economic study of an area gives an opportunity to assess the socio-economic

conditions of an area. By this study, the changes likely to occur in living and social

standards of the people of study area. This project will provide direct and indirect

employment and will improve the infrastructural facilities and standards of living of

the area.

An integral part of environmental study, which deals with the total environment, is

socio-economic environment incorporating various facts related to socio-economic

condition in the area. These includes demographic structure of the area, provision of

basic amenities viz., housing, education, health and medical services, occupation,

water supply, sanitation, communication, transportation, prevailing diseases,

pattern as well as feature of aesthetic significance such as historical monuments,

buildings etc. at the baseline level. This would help in visualizing and predicting the

likely impact depending upon the nature and magnitude of the project.

7.2.2 SCOPE & OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

This study has been conducted primarily to provide a status report of Population in

the Buffer zone of M/s Allstone Mines And Minerals Pvt. Ltd. mining Project and also






information regarding the improvement of the education, social and economic

condition of the area.

The objectives of this socio-economic Study report are:

� To conduct socio-economic study in Core & Buffer Zone of mine.

� To know the current socio-economic condition in the region to cover the sub

sectors of employment, education, health, sanitation, and water and food

security.

7.2.3 AREA OF COVERAGE OF THE STUDY

The study was conducted taking the 10 Km Buffer zone of the M/s Allstone Mines

And Minerals Pvt. Ltd. The Demographic Details as per study done within 10.0 km

are annexed as Annexure III.

7.3 THE OVERALL SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA - A

GLANCE

Total Contribution in CSR Activities will be Rs. 1.0 lac per annum. The Company will

undertake activities for the upliftment of the social community through community

development in various ways as under:

a) Education

� Assistance in repairing of schools.

� Support for promotion of education programmes

� Providing books, school dress for poor children.

b) Water

� Repairing of hand pumps.

� Awareness programmes on safe drinking water.

c) Health

� Periodic medical check-up of employees.

� Preventive medical care camps for rural population.

� Support to improve awareness for health and hygiene standards.






d) Employment avenues

� The mine will generate direct and indirect employment. It will provide

direct employment to about 100 people and indirect employment to

many more. Preference will be given to the local population for

employment based on their educational qualifications and experience.

e) Others

� Supplementing Govt. efforts in health monitoring camps, social welfare

and various awareness programmes among the rural population.

� Assisting social forestry programme.

Table- 7.1

Community Development/ Peripheral Development Activities

S.

NO

Particulars TOTAL

EXPENDITURE

1. EDUCATION

Requirement of strengthening the

infrastructure

Promotion of Education programmes

Contribution in books & in school dress to

poor children

30,000/-

2. WATER

Repairing of hand pumps. & Awareness

programmes on safe drinking water

20,000/-

3. HEALTH CARE

Health Awareness & medical camp

50,000/-

6. Total Contribution in CSR Activities 1.0 Lac

7.4 CONCLUSION

The applicant will definitely support the local Panchayat and provide other form of

assistance for the development of public amenities in this region.

The applicant will recruit the semi-skilled & unskilled workers from the nearby

villages which will improve the social status of the villagers.






Medical camps will be organized in village. Plantation will be developed in and

around the mine site. So the project will definitely help in improving the overall

status of the area.

The overall effect will improve buying power of employees and thus a higher

standard of living viz. better education, improved health and sanitation facilities

housing and acquisition of consumer durable. Housing, transport, educational and

other civic amenities will get a boost in future. This is envisaged as a major positive

benefit.






CHAPTER – VIII

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1 INTRODUCTION

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 different

operations in a Limestone mine.

The Objectives of EMP are:

� Overall conservation of environment.

� Minimization of pollution.

� Judicious use of natural resources and water.

� Safety, welfare and good health of the work force and populace.

� Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

� Vigilance against probable disasters and accidents.

� Monitoring of cumulative and long term impacts.

� Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

Environmental Management Plan, which is to be implemented in the project, is

detailed under the following heads:

� Air Pollution Control

� Noise Mitigation

� Water Management

� Land Reclamation

� Greenbelt Development

8.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

In order to minimize impacts of mining on different environmental parameters and

to keep air and water quality within prescribed limits of CPCB, an Environmental

Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared. This will help in resolving all

environmental and ecological issues due to mining in the area.






During the course of mining no toxic substances will released into the atmosphere as

such there seems to be no potential threat to health of human beings.

In river bed mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions is from the

engines of transport vehicles. The reasons may be quality of fuel, improper

operation of the engine, etc. Proper maintenance of engines will improve

combustion process and brings reduction in pollution.

The fugitive dust generation during mining and transportation requires some

mitigation.

8.2.1 Prevention and Control of Air Pollution

� Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling on haul roads will be adopted

to control fugitive dust emissions.

� Plantation will be carried out on approach roads & nearby vicinity of river bank.

� To control the emissions regular preventive maintenance of equipments will be

carried out on contractual basis.

� It will be ensured that all transportation vehicles will carry a valid PUC

certificate.

8.3 NOISE & GROUND VIBRATION MITIGATION

8.3.1 Noise Abatement and Control

� Proper maintenance of all machines will be carried out, which help in reducing

generation of noise during operations.

� No other equipments except the Transportation vehicles will be deployed.

� Noise generated by these equipments is intermittent and does not cause much

adverse impact.

� Periodical monitoring of noise will be done to adopt corrective actions wherever

needed.

� Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and on river bank. The

plantation minimizes propagation of noise and arrests dust.

8.4 WATER MANAGEMENT

� Mining in the area will be done well above the water table as well as river bed

water level therefore impact on water regime is not anticipated. The river bed

level of lease area is 420 to 421 mRL The River bed water level is at 3 m below

it. While the workings in the area is proposed up to a max. depth of 0.9 m. from

river bed level. Therefore, working will not intersect water table of river bed.






� Mining will not intersect the river bed water level nor ground water table of the

area. So not at all disturbing water environment.

� The mining from river bed does not have any impact on topography and natural

drainage of surrounding area as no part of land outside river bed is disturbed

and the void formed due to excavated Boulder, Sand & Bajri (Mineral) from river

bed is replenished generally during monsoon season, more or less restoring to

original position thus not affecting normal drainage in the river channel also.

8.4.1 WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT

� No waste water will be generated from the mining activity of minor minerals as

the project only involves collecting of Sand, Bajri & boulders from river bed in

dry state.

8.4.2 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

� No solid waste is generated from the said mining operations.

� There is no toxic element present in the mineral which may contaminate the soil.

8.5 LAND USE PATTERN AND RIVER COURSE ENVIRONMENT

Deviation from planned mining procedure can lead to bank erosion/cutting and

thereby river channel shifting degradation of land, causing loss of properties and

degradation surrounding of landscape. Thus for environmental friendly river bed

mining the following control/ abatement measures will be followed:


will not get disturbed in its uniformity.

� Collection of minerals shall be started from the upstream side from the bank

periphery in 0.9m slice so that the river course could not get affected.

� Suitable mitigation measures will be adopted so that conditions of water logging

will not arise.

8.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

8.6.1 Post- Project Environmental Monitoring

Monitoring of various environmental parameters will be carried on a regular basis

to ascertain the following:

� State of Pollution within the project site and in its vicinity.

� Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution.






� To assess environmental impacts.

Monitoring of ambient air quality, noise level, fugitive emission, ground water

quality and level will be carried as per the guideline of CPCB & SPCB

TABLE: 8.1

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING DETAILS

S. No. Description

1

AIR

Ambient air monitoring (24 hourly samples), twice a week continuously.

Parameters : PM10, SO2, NO2.

2 WATER

Water /effluents from various locations (surface and ground water

samples) in core and buffer zone (10 km radius)

Parameters : water/effluents : tested for physical and chemical and

biological parameters as well as according to applicable standards

3 SOIL

Yearly at various locations in core and buffer zone.

4 NOISE

Quarterly at various locations in core and buffer zone.

Details of the Environmental Monitoring Programme have been incorporated in

Chapter V (Environmental Monitoring Programme) of Draft EIA/EMP Report.

8.7 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT & PLANTATION PROGRAMME

� Plantation is an important sink of air pollutants including noise. Green Cover in

mining area not only helps in reducing pollution level, but also improves the

aesthetics and beneficially influence the microclimate of the surrounding.

� It also attracts the animals to re – colonize the area when the mine is

abandoned. However Plantation may be developed with plant species suitable

to the area.

� Plantation will be done along the approach roads. The species selected for the

same have both domestic as well as good market value which will be

economically beneficial for the locals. Tree species Babool and Mango are most






common. Cultivated trees are also growing up near villages viz. Aamla,

Shisham, Pipal, Mango and Ber were observed in road side plantation These

species are native to this region and also found in the study area of these river

bed mining projects.

8.7.1 PLANTATION PROGRAMME

TABLE: 8.2

Ecology: stage wise cumulative plantation

Requirements for plants for afforestation and reclamation

Year

Un worked Area Waste Dumps

(Outside)

Inside Dumps

(Reclaimed

area)

Top Soil Dumps Total

Area

(Ha)

No. of

Trees

Area

(Ha)

No. of

Trees

Area

(Ha)

No. of

Trees

Area

(Ha)

No. of

Trees

Area

(Ha)

No. of

Trees

Existing -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

I 0.2 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.2 300

II 0.2 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.2 300

III 0.2 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.2 300

IV 0.2 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.2 300

V 0.2 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.2 300

VIth year

onward

2.0 3000 -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.0 3000

TOTAL 3.0 4500 -- -- -- -- -- -- 3.0 4500

Source: Working cum Environment Management plan

Out of total area i.e. 19.8416 ha,. About 3.0 ha will be covered by plantation, the

density of trees are 1500/ha.

8.7.2 General Guidelines for Green Belt Development

i. Trees growing up to 5 m. or more in height will be planted.

ii. Plantation of trees will be done along road side and mine office and river bank.

iii. Since tree trunks are normally devoid of foliage (upto 3 mt.), it will be

appropriate to have shrubbery in form of such trees to give coverage to trunk

portion of these trees.

iv. Fast growing trees with thick perennial foliage will be grown, as it will take

many years for trees to grow to their full height.

In order to facilitate the proper growth of vegetation, limited measures involving

preparation of seedbed with suitable amount of fertilizers and treatment with

mulches will be taken. The topsoil will be used for green belt development /

revegetation.






Vegetation covers in and around the mine workings generally helps in:

� Stabilizing erodible slopes to minimize pollution.

� Control of dust.

� Enhancement of aesthetic value.

� Maximizing evapo-transpiration, which helps minimizing run off.

� Reducing noise.

For revegetation, the plants and saplings suitable for the existing soils and site

conditions may be considered. It is recommended to plant fast growing local species,

which can adapt to the local climate.

This will be done in consultation with local government horticulturist/ forest

department.

8.7.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

� In general, socio-economic environment will have positive impact due to the

sand mining project in the area.

� The employed laborers will be from nearby villages only as these people are


� In order to further improve the socio-economic conditions of the area, the

management will contribute for development works in consultation with local

bodies.

� Periodical medical check up will be conducted

8.8 OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AND SAFETY

� The collection of minor minerals from the river bed does not cause any

occupational ill effects.

� Except dust generation there is no source which can show a probability for

health related diseases and proper dust suppression will control dust

generation and dispersion.

� Dust masks will be provided to the workers working in the dust prone areas as

additional personal protective equipments.

� The occupational health hazards have so far not been reported.

� Awareness program will be conducted about likely occupational health

hazards so as to have preventive action in place.






� Periodical medical check up will be conducted.

8.8.1 Occupational Health

A. Pre Placement and Periodical Health Status

Pre /post employment checkup will be carried out and following test will be

conducted

� Hematological Test

� Biochemical Test

� Urine R/M

� E C G

� Spirometer

� AudioMetry

� Color Vision

� Health Review System

� Medical Fitness From FMO

� Medical Record of Each Employee will be maintained and updated with finding

B. Frequency of Medical Examination

� For Mines Employee= Once in three Year

C. Personal Protective Devices and Measures

� Mask for prevention of dust

� Ear Muff

� Safety Helmets

� Safety Shoes

D. Anticipated Occupational & Safety Hazardous

� Heat Stress and Heat Strokes

� Physical Activity

� Dehydration

� Skin Disorder

� Dust Exposure






8.9 CONCLUSION

As discussed, it is safe to say that the project is not likely to cause any significant

impact on the ecology of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted

to contain the various pollutants within permissible limits. Green belt development

around the river would also be taken up as an effective pollution control technique,

as well as to control the pollutants released due to mining.






CHAPTER–IX

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

9.1 INTRODUCTION

M/s Allstone Mines And Minerals Pvt. Ltd. has proposed mining of minor mineral

viz. Boulders, Sand & Bajri (ML Area – 19.8416 ha.) from the river bed with

production capacity 3.0 lacs TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 at Village Rampurghat,

Tehsil: Paonta Sahib, District: Sirmour (Himachal Pradesh).

As per the New EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006, this project falls in Category “A”.

Therefore, Environment Clearance is required for the proposed project.

9.2 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROJECT

The following points show the justification for the implementation of the project:

� The overall impact on the socio economic environment will be positive as the

deployed laborers will be from nearby villages only and these people are


� Therefore river bed mining project of Allstone Mines And Minerals Pvt. Ltd.

will enhance the opportunities of better employment, infrastructure and other

basic amenities. This will lead to a better social and economic life of the nearby

villagers.

� Mining of minor minerals (Boulders, Sand & Bajri) is a constant source of

revenue generation to the State Government. It also ensures constant supply of

building material to the society as well as creates several opportunities of

employment to the traditional mining tribes of the State who are purely

dependent upon the process of mining

� Mining of minor minerals from the river-bed avoids the risk of rise in height of

river bed by sand deposition with galloping speed, which may otherwise lead

to diluvium of river-banks and disturbance of environmental and ecological

balance as well; whereby large areas of human habitation may become

dangerously prone to inundation from river waters.






� In view of the above, the Mining of Sand, Bajri & Boulders from river bed is

justified.

� No waste water will be discharged out of the mine.

� Green belt will be developed as dust preventive barrier.

� The project will generate direct employment for 40 persons during mine

operation and preference will be given to the local people. Apart from indirect

employment in transportation etc.

9.3 PROJECT DETAILS

TABLE: 9.1

S. No. Particulars Details

A. Nature of project

Stone, Bajri and Sand (Minor Mineral) Mining

Project

B. Size of project

(i) Mining Lease area 19.8416 ha

(ii) Production capacity 3.0 lacs TPA

C. Project Location

(i) Village Mohkampur Navada

(ii) Tehsil Panota Sahib

(iii) District Sirmour

(iv) State Himachal Pradesh

Latitude &

Longitude

Latitude: 300 28’00.81” N to 300 27’40.39”

Longitude:770 40’58.36” E to 770 41’05.80”

(vii) Toposheet No. 53 F/10,53 F/11, 53 F/14 &53 F/15

D. Environmental Settings of the Area

(i) Nearest Village Rampur Ghat

(ii) Nearest Town/District Headquarter Herbertpur town (∼ 4.5 km in ESE direction)

(iii) Nearest State Highway/National

Highway

National highway – 72 (∼ 2.0 km in South

direction)

(iv) Railway Station/Railway Line Dehradun Railway Station (∼ 37.0 km in SE






direction )

(v) Airport Dehradun Airport (∼ 36.7 km in SE direction )

(vi) Reserved / Protected Forest within

10km radius

22 Reserved Forests exist within 10 km radius

of the project site are as follows:

S.

No.

Reserved Forest Distance

from ML

boundary

(km)

Direction

from ML

boundary

1. Gabrinath

Reserved Forest

3.5 km NW

2. Rajban Reserved

Forest

8.5 km NNW

3. Gorakhpur

Reserved Forest

5.5 km NW

4. Jamotwa

Reserved Forest

6.0 km NW

5. Kukron

Reserved Forest

7.5 km NW

6. Jamunwala

Reserved Forest

7.0 km WNW

7. Jamotwala

Reserved Forest

7.5 km West

8. Ladevi Reserved

Forest

9.0 km WNW

9. Kulhal Reserved

Forest

6.5 km SW

10. West Yamuna

Reserved Forest

3.0 km SW

11. Rampur

Reserved Forest

3.0 km SW

12. Dhaula Reserved

Forest

6.5 km SW

13. Aduwala

Reserved Forest

9.0 km SSW

14. Dharmawal

Reserved Forest

7.5 km SE

15. Darawat

Reserved Forest

8.5 km SE

16. East Yamuna

Reserved Forest

8.5 km ENE

17. Khojar Reserved

Forest

7.0 km NE

18. West Yamuna

Reserved Forest

5.0 km ENE

19. Mehruwala

Reserved Forest

7.5 km NE

20. Danda Amboya 4.0 km NNE






Reserved Forest

21. Kandela

Reserved Forest

7.5 km North

22. Giri Reserved

Forest

3.5 km North

(vii) Water Bodies within 10 km radius of

study area

Water Bodies within 10 km radius of study

area:

� Giri river

� Yamuna river (∼ 1.0 km in ESE direction)

� Dakpatthar Canal (∼ 2.5 km in SE

direction)

� Asan River (∼ 3.0 km in SSE direction)

(ix) Seismic Zone Zone – IV [as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002]

(x)

Interstate Boundary

� Himachal Pradesh- Uttarakhand

Interstate Boundary (∼ 1.2 km in SE

direction from lease boundary)

� Saharanpur -U.P. & Dhehradun Interstate

Boundary (∼ 7.2 km in SW direction from

lease boundary)

E. Cost Details

(i) Total Project Cost Rs. 10.0 Lacs

(ii) Cost for Environmental Protection

Measures Rs. 2.0 Lacs

(iii) Cost for CSR

Rs. 1.0 lac/ annum

(iv) Recurring Cost of Environmental

Protection Measures

Rs. 50,000 / annum

Source: Site Visit

9.4 MITIGATION MEASURES

9.4.1 Air Pollution Control Measures

Following measures will be taken to control air/fugitive pollution during mining

operation:

� Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling on haul roads will be

adopted to control dust emissions.






� To control the emissions regular preventive maintenance of equipments will

be carried out on contractual basis.

� Plantation will be carried out along approach roads & vicinity of river bank.

� It shall be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC certificate.

9.4.2 Water Quality Management

� No waste water will be generated from the mining activity of minor minerals

as the project only involves lifting of Sand, Bajri & boulders from river bed.

� Mining will neither intersect ground water table nor river bed water level. So,

it will not be disturbing water environment.

9.4.3 Noise Pollution Control

� Periodical monitoring of noise will be done.

� No other equipments except the Transportation vehicles and Excavator for

loading will be allowed at site.

� Noise generated by these equipments shall be intermittent and does not cause

much adverse impact.

� Plantation will be carried out along approach roads & on river bank. The

plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrest dust.

9.4.5 Green Belt Development / Plantation

As the lease area falls in river bed, plantation development is not possible within the

lease area. It is proposed that plantation will be carried out in the vicinity of river

banks, along the approach roads, around Govt. buildings, schools. About 1500 trees

will be planted per hectare.

The Local species will be planted with consultation of local forest department

/horticulturist and follow the CPCB guidelines.

9.5 CONCLUSION

The project will prove beneficial to the people. 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. There will be increase in

earnings of local villagers, as they will get employment in the river bed mine, which

ultimately result in better standard of living of the villagers.






There is no significant pollution of air, water, soil and noise due to small scale

mining regular monitoring of all the components of environment will be done.

Due to increased spending on social welfare measures by the lessee, there will be

overall development of the near-by villagers.


capacity 3.0 Lac TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 Hect. of Village Mohkumpur Navada,




CHAPTER–X

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED

10.1 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED

J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd. (JMEPL), one of the companies of JM Group, was established

in the year 1993. ‘JM’ in the name of the Company is derived from the name of ‘Lord

Shiva’ - the Temple of ‘Jharkhand Mahadev’ (JM). The Temple is located at Queens

Road, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur.

The Registered office of JMEPL is at 7-CH-10, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur. Its Delhi-NCR

Corporate office is at SCO-16, Sector 10A, Gurgaon (Haryana).

J.M. EnviroNet Pvt. Ltd. is accredited with ISO-9001: 2008 for EIA Division. EIA

Division is also approved by National Accreditation Board for Education & Training

(NABET) formerly NRBPT (Quality Council of India), Certificate no.

NABET/EIA/1013/002 dated 17th May 2010.

JMEPL is offering Environmental Consultancy Services in various sectors viz.

Mining Projects, Thermal Power Plants, Coal Washeries, Metallurgical industries

(ferrous) – both primary and secondary, Cement plants, Coke oven plants,

Synthetic organic chemicals industry, Distilleries, Pulp & paper industry, Sugar

Industry, Oil & gas transportation pipeline, Real Estate Projects, Common Effluent

Treatment Plants, Common Municipal Solid Waste Management Facility,

In the Mining sector, JMEPL has prepared EIA/EMP Report for mines of minerals viz.

Limestone, Bauxite, Chromite, Coal, Zinc ore, Copper ore, Gypsum, Soapstone, Iron &

Manganese ore, Lignite, Magnesite, Barytes, Clay, Silica Sand, Feldspar, Quartz etc.

JMEPL has a highly qualified team of Subject Experts. As Faculty Heads of the EIA

Division, we have Retd. General Managers of the Reputed Cement Companies, Ex-

Head EIA Division of big Business Group, STP & ETP Designing Experts, Retd. Mining

& Geology Experts with vast experience in their respective fields.

Also, JM Group’s work is spread over 22 States viz.:- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat,

Maharashtra, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab,


capacity 3.0 Lac TPA, Khasra No. 431/322/1 Area –19.8416 Hect. of Village Mohkumpur Navada,




Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam,

West Bengal, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Bihar & Uttarakhand.

JM Group has its own Environmental Laboratory at Gurgaon (Haryana) & Raipur

(Chhattisgarh) approved under EPA (Environment Protection Act) from Ministry of

Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi and by National Accreditation

Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, Govt. of India (NABL).

These MoEF and NABL approved Environmental Laboratory of JM Group is

providing Analytical Laboratory Services of various elements and environmental

parameters.

Annual monitoring as per MoEF / CPCB / SPCB guidelines, Risk Assessment and

Disaster Management Plan, consultancy for Rain Water Harvesting Plan, detailed

Hydro-geological Study for major mining projects, preparation of Environmental

Statement Reports (Environmental Clearance Compliance Conditions), etc. are

amongst the various other consultancy services offered by JMEPL.

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