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Environment Management Plan
1. Introduction
This report discusses the management plan for mitigation/abatement of adverse
environmental impacts and enhancement of beneficial impacts due to mining. The
EMP has been designed within the framework of various legislative and regulatory
requirements on environmental and socio-economic aspects.
M/s. Rai Bahadur Seth Shreeram Narasingdas Private Limited proposes to conduct
opencast fully mechanized method quarrying for Manufactured Sand and Road
metal extraction of 2315425.5 Tons/annum in an area of 24.21 ha at Survey No. 24
(569), 854, 855, 857, 858, 859 & 860, Somandepalli Village and Mandal,
Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh State. Capital cost for the proposed M
Sand manufacturing activity is Rs. 30 Crores.
M/s. Rai Bahadur Seth Shreeram Narasingdas Private Limited is conscious of his
environmental responsibility towards the society in minimizing the pollution load
due to this project and accordingly decided to prepare Environment Management
Plan. The objective of preparing environment management plan is to delineate
effective measures to control and to mitigate the environmental pollution. This
report presents the environment management plan, detailing the environmentally
sound technology and the measures needed to contain and mitigate the anticipated
environmental impacts due to the project.
2. Objectives
This report aims at both financial and socio economic viability with financial
analysis and sustainable socio economic benefits. The project is proposed by Rai
Bahadur Seth Shreeram Narasingdas Private Limited for setting up stone Quarrying
operation, along with Crushing and Screening plant for M-Sand production
Anantapuramu District
3. Company Back Ground
The project of M-Sand Production unit is undertaken by M/s. Rai Bahadur Seth
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Shreeram Narasingdas Private Limited Company Sri Ajay Saraf is the Director of the
Company. RBSSN Private Limited company (formerly RBSSN) was established
during the year 1951. It is an ISO 9001-2008 & ISO 14001-2004 certified;
environmentally conscious, Iron Ore mining and Processing Company in India;
approaching its operations in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner. The company
operates two mining leases located at Kariganur village, near Hospet, Karnataka.
The two leases were recognized as "A" category Representative Mine of Hospet -
Bellary sector by the Honourable CEC; a committee appointed by the Honorable
Supreme Court of India purely on the grounds of technical leadership and ethical
way of operation. RBSSN Private Limited has set up a 5 Million Tonne Per Annum
(MTPA) Beneficiation Plant with a futuristic vision, employing jigging and wet
beneficiation processes, enhancing sub grade Iron Ore into high grade Iron are,
aiding better utilization of the natural resources.
RBSSN Private Limited has required experience and resources for setting up of fully
mechanized Quarrying operation and advanced Crushing and Screening plant for
M- Sand production.
4. Plant Location
The proposed M Sand manufacturing unit located at Survey No. 24 (569), 854, 855,
857, 858, 859 & 860, Somandepalli Village and Mandal, Ananthapuramu District,
Andhra Pradesh State. The quarry lease area falls in the Survey of India topo sheet
no. 57 G/9 with the co-ordinates of Latitude 13°59'42.55"N and Longitude
77°36'48.29"E with an elevation of 785 m. The nearest village is Somandepalli located
at a distance of 1.4 km from the QL area in NW direction. The major road access is
NH 7 (Bangalore – Hyderabad) located at a distance of 1.5 km in North direction.
Cart road is available from main road to lease area. Nearest town is Penukonda
located at a distance of 9.5 km in NW direction. Railway Station is Chakarlapalli
located at a distance of 3.3km from the QL area in NW direction. There are four
reserve forests with in the 10 km radius. Penukonda RF is located at a distance of 4.3
km in NW direction. Somandepalli RF is located at a distance of 1.6 km in NE
direction. Kaligera RF is located at a distance of 6.7km in NE direction. Errakonda
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RF is located at a distance of 7.3 km in SE direction. There is no sensitive area like
national park, wildlife sanctuary, state/national boundaries observed in 10km
radius.
5. Land use pattern of the Plant area
Area provided for the M Sand manufacturing is 10 acres. Plant and machinery and
parking area 4 Acres of land is provided and 6 acres of the land allocated for storage
of raw material and finished products.
Figure A.1 Mine lease Area Location
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Figure A.2 Site Layout for M Sand Manufacturing
6. Manufacturing process
Manufactured sand (M-Sand) is an alternative for river sand. M-Sand is an
environment friendly substitute to fast depleting river sand. Due to fast growing
construction industry, the demand for sand has increased tremendously; causing
deficiency of suitable river sand in most parts of India, Due to the depletion of
good quality river sand for the use of construction, the use of manufactured sand
has been, increased. Another reason for use of M-Sand is its availability and less
transportation cost. Since this sand can be crushed from hard granite rocks, it can
be readily' available 'at the nearby place, reducing the cost of transportation from
far-off river sand bed. Thus, the cost of construction can be controlled by the use
of manufactured sand as an alternative material for construction. The other
advantage of using M-Sand is, it can be dust free, the sizes of m-sand can be
controlled easily so that it meets the required grading for the given construction.
The artificial sand produced by proper machines is a better substitute to river
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sand. The sand must be of proper gradation (it should have particles from 150
microns to 4.75 mm in proper proportion). When fine particles are in proper
proportion, the sand will have fewer voids. The cement quantity required will be
less. Such sand will be more economical. Demand for, manufactured fine aggregates
for making concrete is increasing day by day as river sand cannot meet the rising
demand of construction sector. Natural river sand takes millions of years to form
and is not replenishible. Construction of personal homes, business complexes,
public amenities like Govt., Buildings, Roads, Bridges, Hospitals, Schools are
increasing day by day in and around Gorantla and Hindupur Talukas. To cater for
the demand and expansions, lot of civil works & constructions are, being
implemented. Due to this present market scenario there is huge demand for M-sand
and aggregates, which can be effectively produced & supplied by setting up a
crushing & screening plant. At present there is limited stone quarries & crushing
plants in and around Somandepalle and there is huge present demand for M-Sand
and crushed aggregate material. In view to cater for this huge demand for M-Sand,
it is proposed to set up a full-fledged mechanized quarry with advanced crushing
and screening M-Sand plant. The yield of M Sand manufacturing is 75.5 % and
waste <0.075 mm is 24.5 %. The Process flow chart is presented in Figure A.3.
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Figure A.3 Process Flow Chart of manufactured Sand
7. Market Potential
Demand for manufactured fine aggregates for making concrete is increasing day
by day as river sand cannot meet the rising demand of construction sector; because
of its limited supply, the cost of Natural River sand has sky rocketed and its
consistent supply cannot be guaranteed. Under this circumstances use of
manufactured sand becomes inevitable. The area is undergoing tremendous
infrastructure development work. The State and Central Governments' as well as
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private sectors are planning to set up industries and enhance infrastructure in and
around the area; there exists huge demand potential for M-Sand and aggregates.
Hence the proposed project is viable and profitable.
8. Inflation Effects
Inflationary effects of around 10% have been considered while preparing the
projections.
9. Machinery Requirements
Machinery has been selected to maintain optimum level of productivity and
efficiency. The machinery selected is well proven in the field an extensively used in
the M-Sand Sector. M-Sand will be produced using three stage crushing and
screening process wherein a system of Jaw Crusher, Cone Crusher and Vertical Shaft
Impactor (VSI) Crusher will be used; thereafter washing plant will be used for
separation of M-Sand and water consideration.
10. Transport
The unit proposes to utilize the local transport tippers, tractors on hire basis for the
procurement of raw material from the quarries and dispatch of produced saleable
product.
11. Environmental Impact
Environmental protection is an issue that no organization can neglect and hope to
survive. The products of civilization are being dumped upon the environment to a
degree that the environment finds difficult to assimilate. The key to the success of
the integrated approach to pollution prevention and control is the management and
operation of the organization. Effective committed management delivers a
successful operation. As total commitment to the environment, not just for
compliance with legal or regulatory compliance will be the essence of environment
management. Many companies have recognized the benefits of implementing an
effective environmental management system. Environmental management plan can
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be effectively implemented to mitigate the pollution levels by observing the
following:
a. Pollution will be prevented or reduced at the source
b. Pollution that cannot be prevented will be recycled in an environmentally safe
manner.
c. Pollution that cannot be prevented or recycled will be treated in
environmentally safe manner and
d. Disposal and other releases into the environment will be used only as a last
resort and will be conducted in an environmentally safe manner.
The proposed project is stone quarrying. The mine owners are aware of the
adverse impacts due to the mining activity and propose to initiate a number of
measures for the environment protection within the mine area and in the
surrounding areas. The company has a stated environmental policy of ensuring
regulatory compliance with respect to the statutory laws and regulations and
those periodically issued by the Ministry of Environment, GOI, New Delhi,
CPCB, New Delhi and State Pollution Control Board.
Impact on Natural Environment
The site does not encompass any sensitive flora or fauna given that the land is
mostly barren with .granite rocks as small hillocks. The site is devoid of any
hydrological features such as rivers, spring or wetland.
Dust Emission Impact
Sources of dust emissions inherent to the crushing operations will be mitigated by
the use of water sprinklers, as appropriate and where necessary. Traffic by trucks
which cause dust will be suppressed by regular water sprinkling on roads. Further
the Occupational Health & Safety measures will be implemented in the production
planning.
Noise Impact
Noise impact to the nearest human receptors will be negligible as the site is far from
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residential places. Notwithstanding the fact, noise suppression measures will be
taken to reduce noise generation levels at source. The workers and operators
working in the vicinity of noise producing machinery will be provided with
necessary ear protection equipment.
Traffic Impact
The M-Sand plants are situated adjacent to quarries from where raw material is
supplied; there will be less traffic on village roads. The plant is also located near to
National Highway; hence the output or saleable material will be transported using
the Highway, reducing traffic on internal roads.
Socio - Economic Impact
There is a huge deposit and proposed plant provides direct employment operators,
administrative staff, maintenance staff, etc., & also indirect employment for truck
drivers, helpers, mechanic, etc.,
Impact Assessment
From evidence complied above, it can be assessed that the environmental impact
risk associated with the operation of crushing unit at this location is minimal. The
proposed Quarrying operations and M-Sand Production plant shall comply with
concerned industrial standards and applicable regulations.