FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT report & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) (Area 364.54 Ha)
/
Applicant M/s Om Minerals,
Sh. Sunil Mittal H. No.1, Sector-15, Sonipat, Haryana
MAIL ID [email protected].
REPORT MARCH, 2015
At Tehsil: Narnaul
District: Mahendergarh (Haryana)
Environment Consultant
Vardan Environet
(QCI/NABET Accredited Sr. No. NABET/EIA/1316/IA001) D-142, Sushant Lok-III, Sector 57
Gurgaon (Haryana) Contact no.- 9810355569
Mail ID: [email protected] Contact No. 0124-4291036, 09899651342
Study Period: Pre monsoon Season (March to May, 2014) + 1 Post Monsoon Month of October, 2014
Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54
Tehsil- Narnaul, District-Mahendergarh, Haryana
Applicant Name: M/s Om Minerals (Unit III) Index
Vardan Environet INDEX
INDEX
CHAPTER NO. TOPIC PAGE NO.
PART A TOR DETAILS
1. TOR LETTER 1-6
2. TOR REPLY 7-29
PART B FINAL EIA/EMP REPORT 30-223
CHAPTER–I INTRODUCTION 30-37
CHAPTER–II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 38-59
CHAPTER–III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 60-133
CHAPTER–IV ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION 134-163
CHAPTER–V ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 164-170
CHAPTER–VI ADDITIONAL STUDIES 171-203
CHAPTER–VII PROJECT BENEFITS 204-206
CHAPTER–VIII ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 207-215
CHAPTER–IX SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 216-220
CHAPTER–X DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 221-223
PART C LIST OF ANNEXURES
I LETTER OF INTENT
II COPY OF LETTER OF APPROVAL OF MINING PLAN INCLUDING PROGRESSIVE MINE
CLOSURE PLAN
III NABL CERTIFICATION OF LABORATORY
IV DETAILED MICROMETEOROLOGY TABLE
V AMBIENT AIR QUALITY LABORATORY RESULTS
VI NOISE MONITORING LABORATORY RESULTS
VII WATER QUALITY LABORATORY RESULTS
VIII SOIL QUALITY LABORATORY RESULTS
IX AUTHENTICATED LIST OF FLORA & FAUNA
X NOC FROM DFO
XI ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
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COMPLIANCE TO TOR CONDITIONS
Point wise compliance of TOR points issued by Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Impact Assessment Division,
Government of India, New Delhi vide letter no. J-11015/87/2014-IA.II (M) dated 11th June, 2014 for the project Sand Minor
Mineral Mines/Quarries (River Sand) of Mahendergarh Unit-III, Tehsil-Narnaul, District- Mahendergarh, Haryana (Area 364.54
Hect.) Capacity 16,00,000 MTPA by M/s Om Minerals, H No 1, Sector 15, Sonipat, Haryana.
ToR Ref Description Reply Page Ref.
1 Year-wise production details since 1994
should be given, clearly stating the
highest production achieved in any one
year prior to 1994. It may also be
categorically informed whether there
had been any increase in production
after the EIA Notification, 1994 came
into force w.r.t. the highest production
achieved prior to 1994.
This is a fresh Mining Lease area, no production is started yet.
Production will be commenced only after obtaining Environmental
Clearance from MoEF, New Delhi and CTE from State pollution Control
Board, Haryana. Hence, this is not applicable for the proposed Sand
Minor Mineral Mining Project.
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2 A copy of the document in support of
the fact that the Proponent is the
rightful lessee of the mine should be
given.
The copy of letter of intent (LOI) of mining lease issued by Director of
Mines & Geology Department, Haryana, vide letter no
Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-3/2013/147, dated 03.01.2014 is enclosed
as Annexure-I
Annexure-I.
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3 All documents including approved mine
plan, EIA and public hearing should be
compatible with one another in terms of
the mine lease area, production levels,
waste generation and its management
and mining technology and should be in
the name of the lessee.
Contents in all documents are synchronizing with one another in terms
of mine lease area, production levels, waste generation, its
management and mining technology. Both the approved mining plan &
ML area in the name of M/s. Om Minerals through Shri Sunil Mittal.
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4 All corner coordinates of the mine lease
area, superimposed on a High
Resolution Imagery/ toposheet should
be provided. Such an Imagery of the
proposed area should clearly show the
land use and other ecological features of
the study area (core and buffer zone).
All corner of the coordinates of ML area are superimposed on topo
sheet of survey of India and same has been furnished in Chapter 1 of
Final EIA/EMP Report.
Land use & High resolution Imagery FCC maps are prepared with use a
RS–GIS technique and also incorporate in Chapter-3.
Chapter-1, Figure 1.1, Page
no-34
5 Does the company have a well laid
down Environment Policy approved by
its Board of Directors? If so, it may be
spelt out in the EIA report with
description of the prescribed operating
process/procedures to bring into focus
any infringement/deviation/violation of
the environmental or forest norms/
Yes, The company has formulated Environmental policy which is
approved by M/s. Om Minerals through Shri Sunil Mittal. The operating
process or the implementation of policy will be as follows:
Compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regular
maintenance of their records.
Acquaintance of all employees & contractors with their
environmental responsibilities.
Focus on continuous improvement.
Chapter-5, Item no. 5.1 & 5.2,
Page no-164-165, Annexure
no- XI
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conditions? The hierarchical system or
administrative order of the Company to
deal with the environmental issues and
for ensuring compliance with the EC
conditions may also be given. The
system of reporting of non-
compliances/ violations of
environmental norms to the Board of
Directors of the Company and/or
shareholders or stakeholders at large
may also be detailed in the EIA report.
Continuous review of environmental achievements.
Half yearly submission of Compliance reports.
The Policy contains the hierarchical system of the company to deal with
the environmental issues and for ensuring the compliance with EC
conditions. All the non compliances/violations of environmental laws
will be reported to the Project Proponent.
The details are incorporated in Chapter 5. The Environmental Policy is
incorporated as Annexure XI with the final EIA/EMP Report.
6 Issues relating to Mine Safety, including
subsidence study in case of
underground mining and slope study in
case of open cast mining, blasting study
etc. should be detailed. The proposed
safeguard measures in each case should
also be provided.
Mines safety for workers working at the site has been taken care of.
Safety measures related to risks during mining activity, natural
disasters, etc has been proposed. The details are incorporated in
chapter 4 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.
This is an open cast river bed mining. There will be no underground
mining; hence subsidence study is not required.
Slope Study
As working will be done in the river bed to maximum depth of 3.0m
only, thus slope study is not required.
Blasting Study
This is a Sand Minor Mineral mining project, no blasting is proposed.
Chapter 4, Item no- 4.16, Page
no- 159-160.
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7 The study area will comprise of 10 km
zone around the mine lease from lease
periphery and the data contained in the
EIA such as waste generation etc should
be for the life of the mine/ lease period.
Study area comprises of 10 km radius around the mine lease boundary.
Map showing 10 km radius of the ML area has been furnished in
Chapter-I of EIA report.
All the data contained in the Final EIA/EMP Report are for the life of
the mine.
There will be no waste generation in the proposed Sand Minor Mineral
mining project.
Lease period is 9 years.
Chapter-1, Figure 1.1, Page
no-34
8 Land use of the study area delineating
forest area, agricultural land, grazing
land, wildlife sanctuary, national park,
migratory routes of fauna, water bodies,
human settlements and other ecological
features should be indicated. Land use
plan of the mine lease area should be
prepared to encompass preoperational,
operational and
Post-operational phases and submitted.
Impact, if any, of change of land use
should be given.
Land Use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land,
grazing land, wildlife sanctuary, National park, migratory routes of
fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features
has been incorporated in Chapter- 3 of Final EIA/ EMP Report.
Land use plan of the mine lease area showing the preoperational,
operational and post operational phases is incorporated in Chapter 4 of
the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter-3, Item No. 3.2.1
,Table No. 3.1 Figure 3.1, Page
no-61-62.
Chapter -4, Item No. 4.14.2
Table-4.6, Page no. 157.
9 Details of the land for any Over Burden
Dumps outside the mine lease, such as
There will be no waste generation for Sand Minor Mineral mining
hence no over burden dumps are proposed inside or outside the Mine
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.12 and
Page No. 154-155.
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extent of land area, distance from mine
lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any,
should be given.
Lease area. The Minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral is excavated &
subsequently transported to the consumers by dumpers & tractor
trolleys.
The land of Sand Minor Mineral mining lease area is a government land
on the river bed of Krishnawati.
There is no human settlement and private land owners. Hence R & R is
not applicable on this project.
Chapter 8, Item No.8.6 and
Page No. 211.
10 A Certificate from the Competent
Authority in the State Forest
Department should be provided,
confirming the involvement of forest
land, if any, in the project area. In the
event of any contrary claim by the
Project Proponent regarding the status
of forests, the site may be inspected by
the State Forest Department along with
the Regional Office of the Ministry to
ascertain the status of forests, based on
which, the Certificate in this regard as
mentioned above be issued. In all such
cases, it would be desirable for
representative of the State Forest
The Mining Lease area does not involve any forest land. The land of the
Mining lease area is Government land on the river bed of Krishnawati
and this area is free from any reservation of forest department Haryana
Government. Accordingly, letter is obtained from Divisional Forest
Officer, Mahendergarh stating that the land does not comes under
Resrved Forest, Protected Forests, area enclosed under 38 of IFA, 1927,
under Aravalli Plantation and areas specifically closed under section
4&5of Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900. The Letter is enclosed as
Annexure X
Mining Department has granted the LOI of the Lease after taking
interdepartmental clarification from the Forest Department that the
LOI Lease area is free from Forest.
Annexure-X
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Department to assist the Expert
Appraisal Committees.
11 Status of forestry clearance for the
broken up area and virgin forestland
involved in the Project including
deposition of net present value (NPV)
and compensatory afforestation (CA)
should be indicated. A copy of the
forestry clearance should also be
furnished.
The land of the Mining lease area is Government land on the riverbed of
Krishnawati & this area is free from any reservation of forest
department Haryana Government. NOC from DFO, Mahendergarh
enclosed as Annexure X
Annexure: X
12 Implementation status of recognition of
forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes
and other Traditional Forest Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
should be indicated.
Not Applicable,
There is no involvement of forest land in the project area. NOC from
DFO, Mahendergarh enclosed as Annexure X
Annexure: X
13 The vegetation in the RF/ PF areas in
the study area, with necessary details,
should be given.
Details of flora falling within study area including RF/PF have been
given in Chapter-3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.
The Reserve Forest & Protected forest falling in the study area as
follows:
S. No. Particulars
1. Narnaul R.F. (1.8 km NW)
Chapter 3, Item No.-3.12.2.1,
Page no 118-121.
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2. Rasulpur R.F. (7 km, W)
3. Balupura P.F. (2.9 km, SW )
4. Baneti P.F. (3.3 km, S)
5. Mina ka Nangal P.F. (6.0 km, SW )
6. Kharju P.F. (7.2 km, SW )
14 A study shall be got done to ascertain
the impact of the Mining Project on
wildlife of the study area and details
furnished. Impact of the project on the
wildlife in the surrounding and any
other protected area and accordingly
detailed mitigative measures required,
should be worked out with cost
implications and submitted.
Survey has been carried out by the Ecology & Biodiversity Expert in
and around the lease area to study the wild life of the area.
No schedule I species was recorded.
Details of impacts and mitigation measures are incorporated in Chapter
4 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Appropriate amount of Rs. 13 Lakhs is allocated for biodiversity
conservation. Details are incorporated in Chapter 8 of Final EIA/EMP
Report.
Chapter 3 Item No.-3.12.2.2,
Page no 121-122.
Chapter 4, Item No.-4.10, Page
no 153-154
Chapter 8, Table No.-8.7.1,
Page no 211
15 Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries,
Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,
Tiger/ Elephant Reserves/ (existing as
well as proposed), if any, within 10 km
of the mine lease should be clearly
indicated, supported by a location map
duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife
No National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves Wildlife Corridors,
Tiger/ Elephant Reserves/ Critically Polluted areas/ Aravali are falling
within 10km of the study area; however RF and PF are falling in study
area which is incorporated in chapter-3
S. No. Particulars
1. Narnaul R.F. (1.8 km NW)
Chapter 1, Table No.-1.1, Page
no 32-33.
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Warden. Necessary clearance, as may be
applicable to such projects due to
proximity of the ecologically sensitive
areas as mentioned above, should be
obtained from the State Wildlife
Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden
under the Wildlife (Protection) Act,
1972 and copy furnished.
2. Rasulpur R.F. (7 km, W)
3. Balupura P.F. (2.9 km, SW )
4. Baneti P.F. (3.3 km, S)
5. Mina ka Nangal P.F. (6.0 km, SW )
6. Kharju P.F. (7.2 km, SW )
16 A detailed biological study of the study
area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km
radius of the periphery of the mine
lease)] shall be carried out. Details of
flora and fauna, duly authenticated,
separately for core and buffer zone
should be furnished based on such
primary field survey, clearly indicating
the Schedule of the fauna present. In
case of any scheduled-I fauna found in
the study area, the necessary plan for
their conservation should be prepared
in consultation with State Forest and
Wildlife Department and details
A detailed biological study (of 10 km radius study area) was conducted
by Ecology & Biodiversity Expert and the details are incorporated in
Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Authenticated List of Flora and Fauna was obtained from District
Forest Officer and is enclosed as Annexure IX with the Final EIA/EMP
Report.
There are no fauna listed in scheduled-I has been found in study area
within 10 km distance from the boundary of project site so there is no
need of conservation plan.
Chapter 3, Item no.-3.12, Page
no 117-123.
Annexure IX
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furnished. Necessary allocation of funds
for implementing the same should be
made as part of the project cost.
17 Proximity to Areas declared as
‘Critically Polluted’ or the Project areas
likely to come under the ‘Aravali Range’,
(attracting court restrictions for mining
operations), should also be indicated
and where so required, clearance
certifications from the prescribed
Authorities, such as the SPCB or State
Mining Dept. Should be secured and
furnished to the effect that the proposed
mining activities could be considered.
The project site is neither falling under Aravali range nor it is located in
proximity to area declared as Critically Polluted.
The proposed mining area of minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral is
located on the river bed of Krishnawati River.
The valid and lawful LOI of this project site has been granted to the
lease holder by the Mining Department of Haryana Government as
enclosed in Annexure-I.
Annexure-I
18. R&R Plan/compensation details for the
Project Affected People (PAP) should be
furnished. While preparing the R&R
Plan, the relevant State/ National
Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy
should be kept in view. In respect of SCs
/STs and other weaker sections of the
society in the study area, a need based
There is no Project Affected Person (PAP) by mining activities. Hence,
there is no need of R & R Plan.
Chapter 6, Item No. 6.6 and
Page No. 202.
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sample survey, family-wise, should be
undertaken to assess their
requirements, and action programmes
prepared and submitted accordingly,
integrating the sectoral programmes of
line departments of the State
Government. It may be clearly brought
out whether the village located in the
mine lease area will be shifted or not.
The issues relating to shifting of Village
including their R&R and socio-economic
aspects should be discussed in the
report.
19. One season (non-monsoon) primary
baseline data on ambient air quality
(PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality,
noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall
be collected and the AAQ and other data
so compiled presented date-wise in the
EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific
meteorological data should also be
collected. The location of the monitoring
Baseline data of study area within 10 Km radius of the project site was
collected during Pre Monsoon season, 2014 (March-May, 2014) and
one additional Post monsoon month of October, 2014 as per the ToR
letter issued by EAC (M), MoEF, New Delhi dated 11-06-2014.
Chapter 3, Item no-3.0 Page
no 60.
The details of monitoring results (Air, water, noise, soil) and the flora &
fauna details are incorporated in Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/ EMP
Report.
Chapter 3, Item No. 3.7
(Ambient Air) Page 72-84),
Item No. 3.8 (Noise) Page 84-
89, Item No. 3.9 (Water), Page
89-99, Item No. 3.11 (Soil),
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stations should be such as to represent
whole of the study area and justified
keeping in view the pre-dominant
Downwind direction and location of
sensitive receptors. There should be at
least one monitoring station within 500
m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant
downwind direction. The mineralogical
composition of PM10, particularly for
free silica, should be given
Page No. 109-116.
Site specific meteorology data was collected and incorporated in Final
EIA/EMP Report.
Annexure IV
The location of Monitoring stations was selected to represent the
whole mine lease area (10 km radius). One Location is also selected in
500 m of dominant downwind direction. Details incorporated in
Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter 3, Item No. 3.7.2,
Table No. 3.3 and Page no. 74.
Mineralogical composition of PM10 particularly for Free silica is
incorporated in Chapter 3 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter 3, Table No. 3.5 (Pre
Monsoon Results) Page no. 78
and table no. 3.6 (October
Results) Page no. 81.
20. Air quality modeling should be carried
out for prediction of impact of the
project on the air quality of the area. It
should also take into account the impact
of movement of vehicles for
transportation of mineral. The details of
the model used and input parameters
used for modeling should be provided.
The air quality contours may be shown
on a location map clearly indicating the
Air quality modeling was carried out & impact of Air quality has been
incorporated in Chapter 4 of Final EIA/EMP report.
The predominant wind direction recorded during study period was
from S to N Direction.
Windrose diagram shown in Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.
The air quality contours are shown on the location map and the wind
rose is also shown on the same map.
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.3.1 and
Page No. 135-149.
Chapter 3, Figure no. 3.6 and
Page no. 72.
Chapter 4, Figure No. 4.5 and
Page No. 147.
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location of the site, location of sensitive
receptors, if any, and the habitation. The
wind roses showing predominant wind
direction may also be indicated on the
map.
21. The water requirement for the Project,
its availability and source should be
furnished. A detailed water balance
should also be provided. Fresh water
requirement for the Project should be
indicated.
Water requirement in this project site is 25 KLD. Water will be taken
from existing water sources from nearby villages or tanker supplier.
The details are incorporated in Chapter-2.
Total Water Requirement= 25 KLD
Dust Suppression and plantation= 16 KLD
Plantation= 5.0 KLD
Domestic Purpose= 4.0 KLD
Chapter 2, Item No. 2.15.2 and
Page 57.
22. Necessary clearance from the
Competent Authority for drawl of
requisite quantity of water for the
Project should be provided.
Water will be taken from existing water sources from hired Tankers so
no new bore well will be dug up so necessary clearance from
Competent Authority are not required.
Chapter 2, Item No. 2.15.2 and
Page 57.
23. Description of water conservation
measures proposed to be adopted in the
Project should be given. Details of
rainwater harvesting proposed in the
Project, if any, should be provided.
The project do not consume any process water except for drinking,
dust suppression & plantation. Plantation is proposed, which will
increase the water holding capacity & help in recharging of ground
water. No artificial rainwater harvesting is proposed for the present
project.
Chapter 8, Item No. 8.5.3 and
Page no. 211.
24. Impact of the project on the water Surface Water Chapter 4, Item No. 4.5.2 and
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quality, both surface and groundwater
should be assessed and necessary
safeguard measures, if any required,
should be provided.
No permanent infrastructure will be developed which may obstruct the
river flow, the proposed Sand Minor Mineral mining will not be done in
rainy days hence there will not be any adverse impact on the surface
water.
Ground Water
The ground water quality will not be changed because mining activity
will not intersect the ground water table as it is restricted to 3m depth
only.
Impact of the project on the water quality & its mitigation measures
has been incorporated in Chapter-4 of final EIA/EMP report.
Page No. 150-151.
25. Based on actual monitored data, it may
clearly be shown whether working will
intersect groundwater. Necessary data
and documentation in this regard may
be provided. In case the working will
intersect groundwater table, a detailed
Hydro Geological Study should be
undertaken and Report furnished.
Necessary permission from Central
Ground Water Authority for working
below ground water and for pumping of
ground water should also be obtained
The maximum working depth of mining will be 3 m bgl while the
groundwater table exists at an average depth of 45-50 m bgl. So mining
depth will be no intersecting the ground water table. Hence permission
is not required from CGWA.
Systematic diagram of mining depth also incorporated in Chapter-4.
Water will be sourced from the hired tankers; hence permission from
CGWA is not applicable.
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.5.2 and
Page No. 150-151.
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.5.2.2
and Page No. 151.
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and copy furnished.
26. Details of any stream, seasonal or
otherwise, passing through the lease
area and modification /diversion
proposed, if any, and the impact of the
same on the hydrology should be
brought out.
There is no stream modification/ diversion.
It is opencast mining of minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral located on
the river bed and mining is permitted only up to depth of 3 meter;
hence there will be no stream diversion/ modifications.
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27. Information on site elevation, working
depth, groundwater table etc. Should be
provided both in AMSL and bgl. A
schematic diagram may also be
provided for the same.
Maximum Working Depth : 3m bgl
Ground water Table: 45-50 m bgl
Information about site elevation, working depth has been incorporated
in Chapter 4.
Systematic diagram of mining depth also incorporated in Chapter-4.
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.5.2 and
Page No. 150-151.
28. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt
Development Plan shall be prepared in
a tabular form (indicating the linear and
quantitative coverage, plant species and
time frame) and submitted, keeping in
mind, the same will have to be executed
up front on commencement of the
project.
Progressive Green belt Development Plan have been incorporated in
Chapter 4 and Chapter 8 of Final EIA/EMP report.
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.14 and
Page No. 156. Chapter 8, Item
No. 8.7.2 and Page No. 211-
212.
29. Impact on local transport infrastructure Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project has been Chapter 3, Item No. 3.10 and
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due to the Project should be indicated.
Projected increase in truck traffic as a
result of the Project in the present road
network (including those outside the
Project area) should be worked out,
indicating whether it is capable of
handling the incremental load.
Arrangement for improving the
infrastructure, if contemplated
(including action to be taken by other
agencies such as State Government)
should be covered.
assessed. There shall not be much impact on local transport. The level
of service (LoS) value for the proposed mine is found ‘Good’ for SH-17,
SH-24, SH-26, & RJ SH-14. Hence, no adverse impacts on local
infrastructure are envisaged. Traffic density from the proposed mining
activity has been incorporated in Chapter 3 of final EIA/EMP report.
Traffic details data are mentioned in chapter-3.
Page No. 99-108.
30.
Details of the onsite shelter and
facilities to be provided to the mine
workers should be included in the EIA
report.
Adequate infrastructure & other facilities will be provided to mine
worker. Information about onsite shelter and facilities for workers has
been incorporated in Chapter-2.
Chapter 2, Item no. 2.13 and
Page No. 58-59.
31. Conceptual post mining land use and
Reclamation and Restoration of mined
out areas (with plans and with adequate
number of sections) should be given in
the EIA report.
Conceptual post mining Land use is incorporated in Chapter 2 & 4 of
the Final EIA/EMP Report.
The land use of the lease area will remain same as the proposed activity
is extraction of deposited Sand Minor Mineral from river bed which will
get replenished during succeeding monsoon season.
The amount of sediment regenerated every year derived hypothetically
Chapter 2, Item No. 2.12 and
Page No. 55-56.
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.14.2 and
Page no. 157
Chapter 2, Item No. 2.9.1 and
Page No. 46-51.
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by Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be around 234581.41 M. tons/yr for
the proposed lease area. Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is
around 15% every year.
32. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt
Development Plan shall be prepared in
a tabular form (indicating the linear and
quantitative coverage, plant species and
time frame) and submitted, keeping in
mind, the same will have to be executed
up front on commencement of the
project. Phase-wise plan of plantation
and compensatory afforestation should
be charted clearly indicating the area to
be covered under plantation and the
species to be planted. The details of
plantation already done should be
given.
Plantation will be done along river banks and road side. Progressive
Green belt program details have been discussed in Chapter 4 & 8 of the
Final EIA/EMP Report.
Schedule of Plantation for the Five Years in tabular form is as follows:
Schedule of Plantation for the Five Years
S
No
Year of
Plantation
No. of
Sapling
Assumed
survival
(80%)
Species Place of plantation
1 I Yr. 1000 800 Neem,
Pipal,
babul,
Shisham,
sirish,
Gulmohar,
Mango
Along the roads in
school and public
building and other
social forestry
programme in
consultation with
the Local
Authorities and
Forest Department.
2 II Yr. 1000 800
3 III Yr. 1000 800
4 IV Yr. 1000 800
5 V Yr. 1000 800
Total 5,000 4,000
Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.14 and
Page No. 156. Chapter 8, Item
No. 8.7.2 and Page No. 211-
212.
33. Occupational Health impacts of the
Project should be anticipated and the
Details about, Occupational Health impacts , person protective
measures, pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.13 and
Page 155.
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proposed preventive measures spelt out
in detail. Details of pre-placement
medical examination and periodical
medical examination schedules should
be incorporated in the EMP.
examination schedules, management plan has been furnished in
Chapter-4 of Final EIA report.
Chapter 8, Item No. 8.9 and
Page No. 202-204.
34. Public health implications of the Project
and related activities for the population
in the impact zone should be
systematically evaluated and the
proposed remedial measures should be
detailed along with budgetary
allocations.
Public health implication like respiratory disorder, noise induced
problems are major issues which will be addressed properly. Study has
been performed which includes to gain an understanding of the source,
identification of exposure pathway and determination of likely
receptor. The impact will not be concentrated and confined to
particular zone. Periodic health camps will be undertaken under CSR
activities in the villages. Details incorporated in Chapter 7.
The budgetary allocation for public health implication is incorporated
in Chapter 8 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter 7, Item No. 7.1, Table
no. 7.1 and Page No. 204.
Chapter 8, Table No. 8.4 & 8.6
, Page No. 202 and 203-204
respectively.
35. Measures of socio economic significance
and influence to the local community
proposed to be provided by the Project
Proponent should be indicated. As far as
possible, quantitative dimensions may
be given with time frames for
implementation.
Socio economic measures for the local people have been proposed
under the component of the Corporate Social Responsibility along with
the budgetary allocation has been incorporated in Chapter 7 in Final
EIA report.
Proposed project will provide the employment opportunity to the local
community hence project will have positive impact on the surrounding
local community.
An amount of Rs. 20 Lakhs is allocated for CSR activities. Detailed break
Chapter 7, Item No. 7.1, Table
no. 7.1 and Page No. 204.
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up is incorporated in Chapter 7 of Final EIA/EMP Report.
36. Detailed environmental management
plan to mitigate the environmental
impacts which, should inter-alia include
the impacts of change of land use, loss
of agricultural and grazing land, if any,
occupational health impacts besides
other impacts specific to the proposed
Project.
Details of environment management plan are incorporated in Chapter
8 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Details of occupational health impacts along with proposed mitigation
measures are incorporated in Chapter 4 of Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter 8, Page 196-204.
Chapter 8, Item No. 8.9 and
Page 202-204.
37. Public hearing points raised and
commitment of the project proponent
on the same along with time bound
action plan to implement the same
should be provided and also
incorporated in the final EIA/EMP
Report of the Project.
Details of Public Hearing i.e points raised, commitment by the Project
Proponent along with time bound action plan is incorporated in
Chapter 6 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter 6, Item No. 6.1 and
Page no. 171-199.
38. Details of litigation pending against the
project, if any, with direction /order
passed by any Court of Law against the
project should be given.
There is no litigation pending against the proposed project in any Court
of Law.
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39. The cost of the project (capital cost and
recurring cost) as well as the cost
towards implementation of EMP should
clearly be spelt out.
The costs of project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost
of EMP have been incorporated in Chapter-5.
Capital cost of the project is Rs. 75 lakh
Cost for Environmental protection Measures are: Rs 20.50 lakh
Cost for Socio Economic Measures is Rs 20.0 lakh (As per demand)
Chapter 5, Item No. 5.6 and
Page 170.
40. Replenishment and drainage study from
the reputed Institution.
Details of Replenishment study is incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final
EIA/EMP Report.
The amount of sediment regenerated every year derived hypothetically
by Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be around 234581.41 M. tons/yr for
the proposed lease area. Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is
around 15% every year.
Chapter 2, Item No. 2.9.1 and
Page No. 46-51.
41. Impact of mining activity on adjacent
agricultural land with particular
reference to run off, soil erosion and
loss of top soil due to change in
topography.
Due to safe mining depth there will be no impact on topography or
drainage of the study area. The ultimate land use shall remain the
same. Preoperational and post operational Land Use is incorporated in
Chapter 4,
Chapter 2, Table No. 2.1 and
Page No. 40
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.14.2 and
Page No. 157.
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42. Details of Transportation of mined out
materials as per the Indian Road
Congress for both the ways (loaded as
well as unloaded trucks) load and its
impact on Environment.
Details regarding traffic study have been furnished in chapter-3 of Final
EIA report. The existing road is capable of handling this additional
traffic due to these proposed mine. Hence there will not be any adverse
impacts on local transport infrastructure due to the proposed mines.
Chapter 3, Item No. 3.10 and
Page No. 99-108.
43. Impact of all existing mining on the
present land use in the study area.
There are no existing mining activities within 10 km radius of the study
area. There will be no change in land use pattern. The details of existing
land use and land use after 5 years is incorporated in chapter 2 & 4 of
the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter 4, Item No. 4.14.2 and
Page No. 157.
44. Proper species specific Conservation
plan for Schedule–I and II species dully
approved by the Chief Wild Life Warden
of the State Government.
The detailed list of fauna is incorporated in Chapter 3 of Final EIA/EMP
Report. No Schedule I species was recorded during the site visit done
by Field Area Expert of Ecology & Biodiversity. Hence Conservation
plan is not applicable for the proposed mining Project
Chapter 3, Item No. 3.12.2.2
and Page No. 121-123.
45. Impact of mining on plankton. Not Applicable. As the mining will be carried out on the dry portion of
the river bed and its paleo channels hence as such there will be no
impact on the planktons.
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46. Details of mining activity to be provided
w.r.t Block Wise/ Calendar wise/ Zone
wise, as the MLA is having a long
stretch.
Mining activity Block wise/ Year wise production/ Bench levels details
are incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. The details
are also incorporated in Plate …. of Approved Mining Plan (Surface cum
Geological Plans & Sections)
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47.
Details of gradient of river bed of at
least 1 Km both in the upstream and
downstream of the Proposed MLA.
The project is proposed on river bed of Krishnawati. The gradient 0.82
m /km is incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final EIA/EMP Report.
Chapter 2, Table no. 2.4 and
Page No. 51.
48. Details of excavation schedule &
sequential mining plan to be indicated.
The mining plan of the project site has been submitted to The Director
Mines & Geology Haryana, Chandigarh, on 20.02.2015. Excavation
details are incorporated in Chapter no-2
Chapter 2, Item No. 2.10 and
Page No. 52-54.
49. Mining Plan shall be prepared carefully,
dividing lease area into manageable
blocks to ensure scientific and
systematic mining of minor minerals.
Mining Plan is prepared by authorized RQP & it is approved by Mining
Department Haryana Government vide letter DMG/HY/Cont/MGR unit-
3 /M.Plan/594 dated 20/02/2015 of Mines & Geology Department,
Haryana Government. Copy enclosed as Annexure-II.
Mining lease area having long stretch on riverbed is divided carefully in
manageable blocks as shown in Surface cum Geological Plan & Year
wise Development Plan enclosed with the Mining Plan.
Annexure II
50. The base line data shall be collected so
as to represent the whole MLA.
Baseline data collected in 10 Km distance from the lease boundary
lease area as per CPCB norms which are representing the present
environmental condition of the whole mine lease area and the results
are incorporated in chapter-3 of Final EIA/ EMP Report.
Chapter 3, Item No. 3.7
(Ambient Air) Page 72-84),
Item No. 3.8 (Noise) Page 84-
89, Item No. 3.9 (Water), Page
89-99, Item No. 3.11 (Soil),
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Page No. 109-116.
51. Letter from the State Govt. of Forests
Department that the MLA does not fall
under forests land category.
The Mining Lease area does not involve any forest land. The land of the
Mining lease area is Government land on the river bed of Krishnawati
and this area is free from any reservation of forest department Haryana
Government. Accordingly, letter is obtained from Divisional Forest
Officer, Mahendergarh stating that the land does not comes under
Reserve Forest, Protected Forests, area enclosed under 38 of IFA, 1927,
under Aravalli Plantation and areas specifically closed under section
4&5of Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900. The Letter is enclosed as
Annexure X.
Annexure X
52. Details of continuous monitoring
stations to be established for carrying
out monitoring in each block in the core
zone area.
A key plan showing monitoring location has been detailed in Chapter-3
of final EIA/EMP report.
Chapter 3, Figure No. 3.7 and
Page No. 77.
53. Disaster management plan Details are incorporated in Chapter 4 and Chapter 6 Chapter 4, Item No. 4.17 Page
160 and Chapter 6, Item No.
6.3 and Page No. 200-201.
54. Project Proponent shall enclose all the
analysis/ testing reports of water, air,
soil, noise etc. using the MoEF/NABL
accredited laboratories. All the original
The monitoring was done by Vardan Envirolab (NABL accreditated
Lab- Certificate enclosed as Annexure V (Air), VI (Noise), VII(Water)
and VIII (Soil) )
All the analysis/ testing reports of water, air, soil, noise etc. using the
Annexure V (Air), VI
(Noise), VII (Water) and VIII
(Soil)
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analysis/ testing reports should be
available during appraisal of the project.
MoEF/NABL accredited laboratories have been included in the EIA
report.
55. Details of outcome of the court case in
CWP No. 277700 of 2013 before the
Hon’ble High Court of Punjab & Haryana
as mentioned in the LoI letter issued by
the Mines & Geology Department of
State Govt. of Haryana.
The
Hon'ble High Court did not restrain the auction proceedings and held
that the auctions may be held but it has also directed its
orders dated 17.12.2013 that the same shall be subject to- final
outcome of above said CWP. Accordingly, the acceptance /Lol was
issued to the outcome of said case. The said case is still pending before
Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court for adjudication.
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56. Necessary clearance from the Standing
Committee of the National Board for
Wildlife should be obtained.
There is no forest or ecologically sensitive area within 10 km radius
study area, hence Necessary clearance from the Standing Committee of
the National Board for Wildlife is not required..
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57. Excavation to be carried out up to a
maximum depth of 3 m in the river bed
and duly incorporated in mine plan.
The Excavation will be done up to the depth of 3 m only. Details
incorporated in Chapter 2 & 4.
Chapter 2, Item No. 2.10 and
Page No. 52-54.
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CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Preamble
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process used to identify the environmental, social &
economic impacts of a project prior to decision making. It aims to predict environmental impacts at
an early stage of project planning & design, find ways & means to reduce adverse impacts. By using
EIA, both environmental & economic benefits can be achieved. By environmental effects prediction
& mitigation, early benefits in project planning, protection of environment, optimum utilization of
resources, thus saving overall time & cost of the project.
Rivers are the most important life sustaining system of nature and play a vital role in transport of
sediment (material) from one place to other. Total quantity of material transported by rivers, a
substantial part is detained within its channels and adjoining environments as fluvial deposits.
River sand will not create any problem to riverine ecosystem as the quantity of mining well within
the replenishment limits. To cope with the ecosystem systematic and scientific mining is necessary
with a certain depth from surface of river channel. Quarrying of river sand is an important
economic activity in India as well as in the state of Haryana. Haryana has varying topographic
features though a major part of the state is dominated by ephemeral rivers. River sand plays a
crucial role to the construction industries and infrastructure projects used as a basic raw material
in mortars and concrete.
M/s Om Minerals, through Sh Sunil Mittal H.No. 1, Sector-15, Sonipat was the highest bidder (11.51
Crores) for sand quarries of Mahendergarh Unit III, area 364.54 Ha for which auction was held on
03-01-14. for Sand Mining at Krishnawati river at Villages Shahbajpur, Lujota, Naulaija, Nangal
Choudhary, Jainpur, Mosampur, Biharipur, Antri, Nangal kaliya, Sirohi Bahali, Nangalpipa,
Akabarpur Sirohi, Totaheri, Dhani Bhathota, Mandi, Kojinda, Patikra of Tehsil Narnaul and District
Mahendergarh, (Haryana). The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om
Minerals on 3rd January 2014 for 9 years by Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter No.
Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-3/2013/147 dated Chandigarh, the 03.01.2014 (Annexure I)under
Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of illegal
Mining rules, 2012 framed under section 15 of Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act
1957) for 9 years within effect from grant of EC. In the LOI it has been said that the contractor
shall deposit monthly an additional amount equal to 10% of the due contract money along
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with installments towards the ‘Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and
Rehabilitation Fund’. (A copy of LOI for mine lease area attached as Annexure-I). The lessee has
submitted a mining plan prepared by RQP Shri Ajit Kumar Pahuja (RQP/DDN/150/2003/A), which
was approved by Director, Mines & Geology Haryana vide letter no DMS/HY/Cont/MGR.3/594
dated 20/02/2015 and the copy of the same is attached as Annexure-II.
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 this project falls under Category “A” or Activity-
1 (a), therefore this project requires Environmental Clearance from MoEF, New Delhi.
It is in this context, Form-I and Pre-Feasibility Report has been submitted to Ministry of
Environment & Forests, New Delhi on 24/02/2014 requesting for issue of “Terms of Reference”
(ToR). The ToR presentation was held on 30.04.2014 before the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC)
of Honourable MoEF, Govt of India. Subsequently the ToR was issued on dated 11-06-2014 by
Honourable MoEF vide letter no. J-11015/87/2014-IA-II (M) (Enclosed as Part I of Final EIA/EMP
report). The lessee has submitted Draft EIA report for conducting public hearing to Haryana
Pollution Control Board. Accordingly Haryana Pollution Control Board has conducted public
Hearing on 17-12-2014 and a copy of the public hearing minutes and compliance of the
management on the issues raised during public hearing is attached as Chapter-6 in Final EIA/EMP
We are herewith submitting the copy of Final EIA Report prepared by M/s. Vardan Environet along
with a soft copy Questionnaire and approved mining plan with a soft copy in PDF format,
incorporating the Proceedings of the Public Consultation and our response to the issues raised
during the Public Consultation. Vardan EnviroNet has collected one season baseline data from 1st
March, 2014 to 31st May, 2014 and October 2014.
This report furnishes the details of Site location, Description of the project, prevailing baseline
status w.r.t Air Environment, Water Environment, Noise Environment, Land environment,
Biological Environment and Socio-economic Environment. This report also helps in identification of
the environmental impacts and suggesting mitigation measures to be followed during Operation of
the project as part of Environmental Management Plan (EMP). This report also acts as guidance
manual for the proponent for following the EMP and for adopting post project Environmental
Monitoring Program as per statutory norms.
1.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent
1.1.1 Identification of the Project
Project Name: Minor Mineral (River sand) Area 364.54 Final EIA/EMP Report
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Name of the Project: Minor Mineral (River sand) (ML Area – 364.54 Hect.) for production of
16, 00, 000 MTPA.
Location of the Project: Tehsil- Narnaul Dist. Mahendergarh (Haryana)
1.1.2 Identification of Project Proponent
Applicant: M/s Om Minerals
Sh. Sunil Mittal
H.No. 1, Sector-15
Sonipat, Haryana
1.2 Lease Status
The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om Minerals on 3rd January 2014 for
9 years by Director, Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter no. Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-
3/2013/147 over an area of 364.54 Ha in Tehsil Narnaul District Mahendergarh, Haryana for
mining of Sand (Minor Mineral).
Lease Period: 9 Years
Project Area: 364.54 ha land free from forest & agricultural land and available for mining.
1.3 Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of the Project
Table1.1 Brief Description of the Project
S. No. PARTICULARS DETAILS A. Nature & Size of the Project Sand (Minor Mineral) (ML Area – 364.54 Ha.) available for
mining for production capacity of 16,00,000 MTPA B. Location Name of Village Khasra Number Shahbajpur 91 to 94 Lujota 70 to 72 Naulaija 55 to 58 Nangal Choudhary 79, 80, 82 Jainpur 58 Mosampur 21, 22 Biharipur 56/1 Antri 61 to 63 Nangal kaliya 90, 91, 93/3, 94, 95, 23/1, 23/2 Sirohi Bahali 182, 183 Nangalpipa 47 to 51, 53 to 55 Akabarpur Sirohi 44 to 54, 56 to 59 Totaheri 50, 51, 57 to 64 Dhani Bhathota 83, 86, 87, 173 to 187 Mandi 88 Kojinda 56, 57 Patikra 123 to 125
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Tehsil Narnaul
District Mahendergarh State Haryana Coordinates Lat/Long: 27°51'49.5"N , 76°04'28.21"E
Lat/Long: 28°02'53.03"N , 76°08'29.32"E
Toposheet No. H43W4, 54A/1, G43D13 C. Lease Area Details Lease Area 364.54 Ha
Type of Land River Bed Topography Undulating Site Elevation Range Ranges from 309 to 330.20 mRL
D. Cost Details Cost of the project 75 Lacs
Cost for EMP 20.50 Lacs
Cost of CSR 20 Lacs
E. Details of Environmental Setting
Ecological Sensitive Areas
(National Park, Wild Life
Sanctuary, Biosphere
Reserve, Reserve/ Protected
Forest etc.) within 10 km
radius
Only some Reserve Forests and Protected Forests are present in
the study area which are as follows:
Narnaul R.F. (1.8 km in NW)
Rasulpur R.F. (7 km in W)
Balupura P.F. (2.9 km in SW)
Baneti P.F. (3.3 km in S)
Mina ka Nangal P.F. (6.0 km in SW)
Kharju P.F. (7.2 km in SW)
Archaeological Important
Place None within 10 km radius of the project
Nearest Town Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km W
Nearest major city with
200000 population Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km.
Nearest Railway Station Narnaul (Western Railway Rewari – Phulera Section) – 3 km
Nearest National Highway SH-14 (10 km)
Nearest Airport IGI Airport New Delhi (113 km) in NE direction
Seismic Zone Zone IV
(Source: Site visit and Pre-feasibility Report)
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Figure 1.1: Key Plan showing the Environmental Settings of the Study area along with the Coordinates of Mine Lease area
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1.4 Location and Accessibility
The mining lease area spread over 364.54 Ha. is situated at Tehsil- Narnaul, District Mahendergarh
(Haryana). All villages in Haryana are connected by roads and electric power supply. The mine site
is approachable from SH-14 & SH-26, contract area lies on 1km East of Mahendergarh. Mineral will
be transported by Truck/Dumper from mine site to end user. The Nearest Railway station is at
Narnaul at a distance 3 km., nearest highway is SH-14 (10 km E) and SH-26 (Crossing the river).
The nearest Airport is IGI Airport at a distance of 113 km. The project area is completely outside of
any restricted or protected area by any State or Central Government. The roads are wide enough to
permit easy passage of Trucks, Tractors, and Trolleys etc.
1.4.1 Basic Amenities
Police Station: The nearest police station is at Nangal Chaudhary and Narnaul.
Post Office: The nearest post office is in the village of Mahendergarh. The telephone facilities
are also available at Mahendergarh.
Medical Facilities: - The nearest hospital is situated at Narnaul and Nangal Chaudhary..
Availability of water: - Water for drinking purpose is brought from nearby village. The water
of hand pump and well located nearby area has potable & drinkable quality, the villagers and
habitants and labors have been using this water since long period. Water required for dust
suppression will also supplied from the well by Water tanker brought on hire basis.
Electricity: - Electrical supply is available in all nearby villages.
Educational Facilities: - Most of the nearby villages have secondary schools and for higher
education institutes are available at Narnaul and Nangal Chaudhary.
Mode of transportation of Mineral: - Mineral Sand will be transported by hired trucks.
Loaded trucks will travel on Kuccha road made for plying of trucks. Such temporary road will
provide access to the river bed and the movement of loaded trucks. As the lease area stretches
in a length of around 20 km, working will be carried out in all the villages but in 4 villages at a
time. Each village has its outlet meeting the tar road on the nearby villages and from where the
mineral is sent to various destinations. Similarly, mineral will be transported on the other side
through approach roads which finally merge with tar roads for final destinations.
River/ Canal: - Krishnawati river originates from the wast patan Dokan & Nimkathana hills
area of Siker district. This river traverses NE direction.
Other Relevant information: - Banking and all other essential infrastructural facilities are
available at Mahendergarh.
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1.5 Scope of Study
The scope of the study includes a detailed characterization of the environment in an area of 10
km. radius of the Mine Lease Area for various environmental parameters like Air, Water, Noise,
Land, biological and Socio-economic aspects.
1.5.1 Data Generation
The EAC of MoEF was informed during the ToR presentation on 29.04.14 that study was
started from March 2014 as per standard model ToR and copy of letter to Director, MoEF
(Mining) by applicant is enclosed as Annexure III. The data has been generated by M/s Vardan
Environet in accordance with the requirement of statutory agencies from March 2014 to May
2014 and October 2014 in view of compliance of ToR issued by MoEF dated 11-06-2014. The
monitoring and testing has been done as per the guidelines of MoEF and the IS standards.
1.5.2 Data Collection
The EIA study is being done for the core zone of mine lease and buffer zone (10 km distance
from the lease boundary), both of which comprise the study area. . The field survey for the
collection of the baseline data commenced from March 2014 to May 2014 (one season) i.e. pre
monsoon and October 2014(post monsoon season) to collect data related to air, water, noise,
geology, flora, fauna, forest types and ecological parameters including soil types. The following
data, through field survey and other sources, has been collected by Vardan Envirolab team, for
preparing the EIA/EMP for the proposed mining area with related facilities.
I. Details of wild fauna and flora within a distance of 10 km from the project site and
information about forests, if any.
II. Eco-sensitive places, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves within 10 km distance from the lease
boundary.
III. Physical environment (Air, Water, Soil, & noise) baseline data and Traffic density/Survey on
road.
IV. Major industries within 10 km distance from the lease boundary.
V. Religious places / historical monuments and tourist places within 10 km distance from the
lease boundary.
VI. Land use pattern within core zone and buffer zone (10 km distance from the lease
boundary) based on Survey of India Toposheet map, ground truthing and satellite image.
VII. Demography and Socio-economic based on last available Census data for entire study area.
VIII. Relevant meteorological data, for previous decades from Indian Meteorological Department
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(IMD) and primary data
IX. Study of present environmental protection and mitigation measures in nearby operating
similar projects, if any.
X. Identification of water bodies, hills, roads etc. within 10 km distance from the lease
boundary.
1.5.3 Preparation of EIA
The EIA includes the following details:
1) Study of the reports like Geological report, Pre-Feasibility report (PFR) or mining plan made
available by the client.
2) Present Environmental Setting
3) Identification, prediction and evaluation of Anticipated Environmental Impact due to the
proposed mine and related facilities.
The environmental impacts would be anticipated in core and buffer zone on:
Topography and drainage
Climate
Water quality (Surface/Ground)
Hydro-geological Regime
Air quality
Noise Levels
Soil Quality
Flora and Fauna
Traffic density survey
Land-Use
Socio-Economic Conditions
Habitat
Health, culture, human environment including public health, occupational health and safety
Sensitive Places/Historical Monuments.
This Final EIA Report is prepared in accordance with the Term of Reference issued by Expert
Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF, New Delhi vide letter No. J-11015/87/2014-IA.II (M) dated
11.06.2014, incorporating the minutes of Public Hearing held on 17-12-2014 and compliance on the
issues raised during public hearing.
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CHAPTER-2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT
The proposed project is for mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) by Open cast semi-mechanized method
in 364.54 Ha. in Tehsil-Narnaul, Distt- Mahendergarh, Haryana along the river Krishnawati.
2.2 Need for the Project
Minor mineral sand is mainly consumed in construction works in infrastructure & housing
industries and development projects. Virtually there is no construction or infrastructure building
work is possible without this minor mineral, hence the same can be assumed to be the back bone of
the infrastructural growth of India. The Sand extracted are in high demand at the local market for
real estate and infrastructure industry. This project will also provide employment to local people
helping them earn livelihood.
2.3 Location of the Project
The mining lease area is located on river Krishnawati at Tehsil- Narnaul District - Mahendergarh
(Haryana). The lease area falls in the Survey of India Toposheet No. H43W4, 54A/1, G43D13
STATE DISTRICT TEHSIL TOPOSHEET NO. AREA
Haryana Mahendergarh Narnaul H43W4, 54A/1,
G43D13
364.54 Ha.
LATITUDE 27°51’49.5”N 28°02’53.03”N
LONGITUDE 76°04’28.21”E 76°08’29.32” E
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Figure 2.1 Location Map of the Project Site
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2.4 Size/Magnitude of the Project The lessee has proposed to undertake mining activity over a Mining lease of 364.54 Ha. with
proposed production capacity of 16, 00,000 MTPA or 0.8 million m3 of Sand (Minor Mineral).
The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om Minerals on 3rd January, 2014 for
9 years by Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter No. Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-
3/2013/147. The mining plan was approved by Director, Mines & Geology Haryana vide letter no
DMG/HY/Cont./MGR Unit-3/M.Plan/594 dated 20.02.2015(Enclosed as Annexure II.) Mining
operation will be taken up after obtaining EC from MoEF & CTE from HSPCB.
MINING The method of mining proposed is by open cast Semi Mechanized system of working. The width of
the benches would in no case be less than the height of the bench. Benches of 3m height and width
around 20.0 m have been planned. The mining will be started from edge of the mineralized area.
The Required Barrier along the Mining lease boundary shall be kept 7.5 m.
Table 2.1 Details of Mining
2.5 TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AREA It is a River Sand (Minor Mineral) Project. The general elevation of the Krishnavati River bed in the
extreme south end of lease area is 330.20 m RL and 309 mRL in the extreme north end of lease
area.
S. No. Particulars Details 1. Method of Mining Opencast semi mechanized mining (No drilling &
blasting) 2. Mineable reserves 1,56,65,590 MT
3. Proposed production 16,00,000 MTPA or 0.8 million m3
4. Elevation Range of the mine site From 309 to 330.20 m RL
5. Depth Riverbed- 3m from river bed level
6. Bench width (Average) Around 20 m which is more than the height of the bench.
7. Bench slope 450
8. Total excavated Area at end of 5th year
160.00 Hect.
9. Area Backfilled at the end of the mine
Excavated area will get replenished naturally during the subsequent heavy raining/flooding in river bed.
10 Validity of lease 9 Years
11 No. of working days per anum 280
12 Total Cost of the Project Rs 75 lakh
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2.6 Geology
2.6.1 Regional Geology
Regionally the area belongs to the Alwar series of Delhi Super group. The regional stratigraphic sequence in Mahendragarh district is as follows:
Table 2.2: Geological Succession
Delhi System
Ajabgarh series Biotite-schist, Phyllites, Quartzites and Impure Biotic
Limestone and Calciphyres.
Alwar series Quartzites, Arkose, Conglomerates and Mica-schists with
bedded lavas.
Rialo series Rialo Limestone and Rialo Marble, Quartzites
The different formation of the area belongs to Alwar Series of Delhi Super group.
2.6.2 Local Geology
The litho units encountered in the riverbed and surrounding areas are the river born sediments
brought and deposited in the flood plains by River Krishnawati. The sediments are river borne and
has deposited in the riverbed. The size of the sediments towards the source i.e. host rock is course
and at the tail end of the river the grain size is reduced to smaller sizes resulted in the formation of
clay beds.
The following sequences have been observed in the area.
Soil/Alluvium
Sand
Sand and silt are deposited in the middle of the river whereas fine sand and soil are deposited at the
fringe of the riverbanks.
Soil/Alluvium varying in thickness from 1-4 m constitutes the top horizons in the area suitable for
agriculture. Krishnawati River meanders through the area exposing the alluvium and soil at the
banks. Sand is found in the river bed. Thickness of Sand is more than 10 meters. This bed remains
dry for major part of the year and water flows only during the rainy season. The Sand exposed in
the river bed and surrounding area is the product of the deposition of the sediments brought and
deposited in the flood plains of River Krishnawati. These sediments are of recent geological
formation. The litho-units exposed within the river and surrounding areas have formed as water
borne sediments brought by flood water during rainy season every year and deposited in river bed.
Geological map and section are enclosed as Plate-03 of Approved Mining Plan.
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Figure 2.2: Geomorphology of District Mahendergarh
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2.7 Physiography & Drainage
There are two rivers namely Krishnawati and Chandrawati which passing through the district.
Krishnawati River is originated from the hillocks of Nimkathana Tehsil Sikar district of Rajasthan.
Dohan is originated from the Wast Dokan protected forest area where as the Donger Nala is
originated from the Khetri and Bansiyal protected forest area. Both these nalas merge near the
Beharipur village and after that it is called Chandrawati River. The general elevation of the
Krishnawati river bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20 m RL and 309 m RL in the
extreme north end of lease area. The rivers remained dry except during rainy days.
Physiographicaly the district consists of flat and level plain interrupted from place to place by
cluster of sand dunes, isolated hillock and rocky ridges. A few isolated rocky ridges elevated sharply
from the plain occur in the south central portion of the district.
The lease area is river bed of Krishnawati. The lease area does not have any water body. These are
dry nalas in which water flows during rains for a short duration, otherwise they remain dry for the
rest of the months. The rain water from these nalas drains towards Narnaul and Mahendergarh.
Details of Site Elevation: (TOR# 27)
2.8 Exploration & Reserves The reserves of Sand were estimated as follows:
2.8.1 Methods of Reserves Estimation
Survey was conducted in the proposed area of Krishnawati River bed as per the area
allocated in different village, vide list given by DMG, Haryana. This is the basic document
provided by the authorities. Khasra plan was provided by the applicant.
Following special conditions which are applicable for excavation of minor mineral(s) from
river beds in order to ensure safety of river-beds, structures and the adjoining areas are
considered while calculating the reserves of these areas:
(i) No mining would be permissible in a river bed up to a distance of five times of the span
of a bridges on up-stream side and ten times the span of such bridge on downstream
side, subject to a minimum of 250 m. on the upstream side and 500 m. on the
downstream side,
River Bed Lowest Elevation
(m AMSL)
Highest Elevation
(m AMSL)
Working Depth
(in meters)
Ground
Water Table
Krishnawati 309 m RL 330.20 m RL 3 m bgl 45-50 m bgl
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(ii) There shall be maintained an un-mined block of 50 m width after every block of
1000meters over which miming is undertaken or at such distance as may be directed by
the director or any officer authorized by him;
(iii) The maximum depth of mining in the river bed shall not exceed three meter from the
un- mined bed level at any point in the time with proper bench formation.
(iv) Mining shall be restricted within the central 3/4th width of the river/rivulet;
(v) In case of areas permitted for excavation outside river/rivulets i.e. areas adjoining to
river/rivulets, no mining shall be permissible in an area up to a width of 500 m. from
the active edges of embankments in case of river Yamuna, 250 m in case of Tangri,
Yamuna and Ghaggar and 100m on either side of all other river/rivulets.
(vi) Any other condition, as may be required by the Irrigation Department of the state from
time to time for river bed mining in consolation with the Mines and Geology A safety
margin of 2 m shall be maintained above the ground water table while undertaking
mining and no mining operations shall be permissible below this level unless a specific
permission is obtained from the competent authority in this behalf. Further the depth of
excavation of mineral shall not 9m at any point of time.
(vii) In respect of “Sand Units”, the contractor shall restrict the quarrying operations to
maximum four villages of the unit at any point of time during subsistence of the
contract. The contractor shall have a right to change the site at any time, during the
subsistence of the contract, on settlement of compensation with the land owners of new
site of the block from where he intend to extract sand but ceiling of maximum four
villages shall be adhered to strictly and such change of site shall be intimated to the
director or any officer authorized by him in this behalf.
The contractor shall not undertake any mining operations in the area granted on mining
contract without obtaining requisite permission from the competent authority as
required for undertaking mining operations under relevant laws.
There are bridges and anicuts exist in the lease area. They provide a way for
transportation of mineral also. Safety zone on upstream side and downstream side been
provided depending upon the length of the bridges/anicuts as a measure of safeguard.
No working will be extended in this zone.
Metaled roads pass through the lease area. A safety zone of 50m on each side of roads is
earmarked. In this zone no activities will be conducted.
A barrirer of 7.5 m width will be left from the lease boundary, if falling in the river bed
Mineral reserves are calculated up to 3m depth from existing river bed:
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All reserves are proved reserve. Details are given as below:
For estimation the reserve of sand the following Parameters are considered as follows:
1. The reserves are calculated on the basis of established width, thickness and strike
length/influence of the mineralized formation in the area.
2. The entire reserves of sand up to the depth of 3.0m are calculated for river bed area.
3. The bulk density of sand is considered 2.0
Table 2.3: Total Proved Reserve
Name of Quarries Area in Hectares
Area in Sq. m
Total proved Geological reserve MT=Area x Depth x BD
Mineable reserve @ 75% mineable
Shahbajpur 15.50 155000 930000 697500
Lujota 19.60 196000 1176000 882000
Naulaija 21.67 216700 1300200 975150
Nangal Chaudhary 9.00 90000 540000 405000
Jainpur 3.60 36000 216000 162000
Mosampur 6.10 61000 366000 274500
Biharipur 3.10 31000 186000 139500
Antri 3.60 36000 216000 162000
Nangal Kaliya 77.22 772200 4633200 3474900
Sirohi Bahali 11.75 117500 705000 528750
Nangalpipa 54.56 545600 3273600 2455200
Akbarpur Sirohi 24.60 246000 1476000 1107000
Totaheri 13.00 130000 780000 585000
Dhani Bhathota 58.56 585600 3513600 2635200
Mandi(Shahpur Avval)
7.32 73200 439200 329400
Kojinda 15.36 153600 921600 691200
Patikra 2000 200000 1200000 900000 Total 17 364.54 3645400 21872400 16404300
(Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive mine closure Plan)
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PROVED RESERVE AS PER UNFC CODE (111)
Total geological reserve= 2,18,72,400 MT
Blocked reserve as per UNFC code (211 & 222)
a. Safety zone for embankment = 99960 Tonne
b. Roads = 507500 Tonne
c. Bridges = 131250 Tonne
d. 25% of total mineable reserve = 5468100 Tonne
e. Total blocked reserve = 6206810 Tonne
Mineable reserve : A – B
2,18,72,400 – 6206810 =1,56,65,590 Tonnes
Targated Production:
16,00,000,MT per Year
2.9 REPLENISHMENT POTENTIAL OF MINERAL
The mineral is a minor mineral i.e. Sand Minor Mineral which replenishable by the natural process
of sedimentation and deposition. The replenishment study has been made to estimate the total
replenishment of the Sand Minor Mineral as follows:
2.9.1 REPLENISHMENT STUDY
Krishnawati river originates from the wast Patan Dokan and Nimkathana hills areas of Siker
district. The highest elevation of the Dokan Protected forest hills is 780 m amsl. This river traverses
NE direction. A masonry dam is constructed near Rajpura Kachreda about 20 km NE of Nimkathana
where water is retained and rest of the excess water is released in the river. This river further
meanders through the country rocks of villages Hasampur, Chajja Ka Nangal, Jhamas, Rampura,
Dilpura and finally enters into Haryana near village Bedanti. It further goes North direction via
villages Nangal Kalia,Akbarpur etc and passes near east end of Narnaul town and finally goes
towards Kanina. The total span of the river is more than 100 kms. The general elevation of the river
bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20m RL and 309m RL in the extreme north end of
lease area.
River sediment is transported based on the strength of the flow that carries it and its own size,
volume, density and shape. Stronger flows will increase the lift and drag on the particle, causing it
to rise, while larger or denser particles will be more likely to fall through the flow.
Rivers and streams carry sediment in their flows. This sediment can be in a variety of locations
within the flow, depending on the balance between the upwards velocity on the particle (drag and
lift forces), and the settling velocity of the particle.
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If the upwards velocity is approximately equal to the settling velocity, sediment will be transported
downstream entirely as suspended load. If the upward velocity is much less than the settling
velocity, but still high enough for the sediment to move (see Initiation of motion), it will move along
the bed as bed load by rolling, sliding and satiating (jumping up into the flow, being transported a
short distance then settling again). If the upwards velocity is higher than the settling velocity, the
sediment will be transported high in the flow as wash load.
The study results indicate the average replenishment rate of bed load material:
Replenishment Study
Calculation & Replenishment Capacity
S. No Factors
1 River Krishanwati
2 Gradient of the River 0.82
3 Annual Average
Rainfall
499 mm
2.9.2 SEDIMENT YIELD Dandy & Bolton formula for calculation of sediment yield The Dandy Bolton formula is often used to check whether the sedimentation yield exceeds the
replenishment rate but the whole question is whether there is adequate monitoring of the river
basin, the answer is no as hydrological stations are sparsely spread. The formula uses catchment
area and mean annual runoff as key determinants to give a yield value. It does not differentiate in
basin wide smaller streams and their characteristics.
Sediment Yield versus Drainage Area
Dandy & Bolton studied sedimentation data from about 1500 reservoirs, ponds and sediment
detention basins. In developing their formulas, they used data from about 800 of these reservoirs
with drainage areas greater than or equal to 1 square mile. The smaller watersheds those of
drainage area less than 1 mile square were excluded because of their large variability of sediments
yield, reflecting the diverse effects of soils, local terrain, vegetation, land use and agricultural
practices.
For drainage areas between 1 and 30,000 sqm Dandy & Bolton found that the annual sediment
yield per unit area was inversely related to the 0.16 power of the drainage area:
In which S= sediment yield in tons per square mile per year; SR= Reference sediment yield
corresponding to a 1 sqm drainage area, equal to 1645 tons per year; A= Drainage area in square
miles; & AR= reference drainage area (1 mile square).
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Sediment Yield versus Mean Annual Runoff
Dandy and Bolton studied sedimentation data from 505 reservoirs having mean annual runoff data.
Annual sediment yield per unit area was shown to increase sharply as mean annual runoff Q
increased from 0 to 2 in. Thereafter, for mean annual runoff from 2 to 50 in. annual sediment yield
per unit area decreased exponentially.
Dandy and Bolton made a set of equations to express sediment yield in terms of drainage area and
mean annual runoff.
For run off less than 2 inches (Q < 2 in)
S=1280*(Q)0.46*[1.43-0.26 Log(A)]
For run off more than 2 inches (Q > 2 in):
S= 1965*(e-0.055*Q)*[1.43-0.26 Log(A)]
Where: S = Sediment yield (tons/mi2/yr)
Q = Mean Annual runoff (inch)
A = Net drainage area (mi2)
2.9.3 SAND MINOR MINERAL BUDGETING
Determining the Sand Minor Mineral budget for a particular stream reach requires site-specific
topographic, hydrologic and hydraulic information. This information is used to determine the
amount of Sand Minor Mineral that can be removed from the area without causing undue erosion or
degradation, either at the site or at a nearby location, upstream or downstream. In-channel or near-
channel Sand Minor Mineral-and-gravel mining changes the sediment budget, and may result in
substantial changes in the channel hydraulics. These interventions can have variable effects on
aquatic habitat, depending on the magnitude and frequency of the disturbance, mining methods,
particle-size characteristics of the sediment, the characteristics of riparian vegetation, and the
magnitude and frequency of hydrologic events following the disturbance. Temporal and spatial
responses of alluvial river systems are a function of geomorphic thresholds, feedbacks, lags,
upstream or downstream transmission of disturbances, and geologic/physiographic controls.
Minimization of the negative effects of Sand Minor Mineral-and-gravel mining requires a detailed
understanding of the response of the channel to mining disturbances.
Decisions on where to mine, how much and how often require the definition of a reference state,
i.e., a minimally acceptable or agreed-upon physical and biological condition of the channel. Present
understanding of alluvial systems is generally not sufficient to enable the prediction of channel
responses quantitatively and with confidence; therefore, reference states are difficult to determine.
Still, a general knowledge of fluvial processes can provide guidelines to minimize the detrimental
effects of mining. Well-documented cases and related field data are required to properly assess
physical, biological, and economic tradeoffs.
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Calculation of Annual Sediment Deposition at the Place of Mining
The Dandy – Bolton Equations were used to calculate annual sediment deposition. These equations
include all types of sediment yield (sheet and rill Erosion, gully Erosion, channel Bed and bank
erosion and mass movement). Annual sediment deposition is accomplished by taking the converted
dimensionless ratio flow-duration curve and multiplying increments/duration of time in days by
the sediment yield associated with that flow. The calculation of catchment area is based on SRTM
data processed using ARCGIS software.
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Fig: 2.3 Watershed Map of the Study Area
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Table 2.4: Calculation & Replenishment Capacity
Calculation & Replenishment Capacity
S. No Factors Probable Replenishment
1 River Krishnawati
2 Catchment Area 766.25 KM2
3 Gradient of the River 0.82
4 Average Annual Runoff 2 – 50 inch
5 *Sediment yield Formula
For Q < 2 in:
S = 1280 Q0.46 [1.43-0.26 log (A)]
For Q > 2 in:
S = 1965 e -0.055Q [1.43-0.26 log (A)]
Here:
Q (in) = Mean Annual run off = 2 to 50 inch
A (mi2) = Catchment Area= 766.25 km2
Sediment yield S= (51M. tonnes /yr)
S= 1965 e-0.055x27.24[1.43 – 0.26 log (780)]
S = 234581.41 M Tonnes/year
*source:- Calculation of sediment yield by the Dandy-Bolton
formula
Sediment yield= 234581.41
M Tonnes/year
The area 2000 Km2 is representing the catchment area of the Krishnawati River and its tributaries
present in Narnaul Tehsil of Mahendergarh District. Thus, about 234581.41 M. tons/year sediment
will be regenerated every year in the catchment area as replenishment against the mined out
quantities.
2.9.4 Replenishment with Service of Production The maximum annual production is 16, 00,000 MTPA. The amount of sediment regenerated every
year derived hypothetically by Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be around 234581.41 M. tons/year for
the proposed lease area. Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is around 15% every year. The
hypothetical derivation of replenishment data is not supported by any ground evidence as the same
can be derived only after annual study due to inconsistent rains in Haryana. The derived
replenishment data is based on macro-watershed data taken from satellite imagery with sample
ground truthing and annual average rainfall. The data derived is based on SRTM 30 m resolution
processed using ARCGIS software with linear and resolution factors affecting the derivation.
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2.10 MINING METHODOLOGY
Mining is proposed up to 3.0m in river bed
River bed mining is for extracting sand from River bed. As per Haryana Minor Mineral Concession
Rules, 2012 extraction is limited to 3.0m depth only in river bed. Lease area allotted is 364.54 ha. In
district Mahendragarh.
Light weight excavators/JCB will be deployed for extraction. Mineral will be removed in 3.0m layer
only forming one bench. This is as per the digging depth of the equipment. Mineral will be loaded in
trucks of 20 tons capacity. There will be no OB or waste generation as the sand is exposed in the
river bed.
Bench will advanced parallel to the banks of the river. Height of bench will be 3.0m. width of the
bench will be around 20.0 m. working will be restricted within the lease area/Khasra as per the
Mining Department. Mining activities will be carried out in a manner so that there is no obstruction
to the movement of water flow, if any, during rainy season. The bench will be in the form of
slice/strips parallel to the banks of the river. Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded
trippers/trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20. However movement of trucks after mineral
loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to tar roads. Every block will
have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways. No processing of mineral will be
done.
The method of mining will be opencast, semi mechanized.
Light weight excavator will be used for loading of minerals in tippers/dumpers,
No OB/waste material will be produced in river bed. No drilling blasting is required as the
mineral is loose oin nature.
Proper benching of 3.0m height will be maintained in river bed.
Roads will pre properly made and sprayed by water for suppression of dust.
Extraction activates will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream side. This
will not obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in the river course.
2.10.1 Production for the first five years:
In this mining lease area only 261.09 ha out of 364.54 ha area is available for mining. As per Terms
of Reference approved by MoEF the production capacity of Sand mining is 16, 00,000 MTPA.
This is a new lease area allotted to the applicant. Future production programme has been planned
as per the details given below:
Production programme (Plate no. 4)
Lease has been allotted for a period of 9 years only. Lease area consist of 364.54 ha area in 17
villages in a total stretch of 20 km. Out of which about 103.45 ha area is under restricted zone.
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About 261.09 ha area is free from restriction and the mining is proposed in this area only. Mining is
proposed in all the revenue villages but applicant can work only four villages at a time.
Daily production proposed= 5715 MT
Production Programme is 286 Trips/Day @ 20 Ton per Trip from River
Working days have been taken as 280 days per annum
Projected production per year= 280x5715= 16,00,000 MT or 0.8 million m3
Table showing Daily, Monthly and Year wise Production from River bed quarries
Table 2.5: Five years proposed production details
S.N. Name
of
quarry
Trips/da
y@20
tons/tri
p
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Area
put
to
use
per
year
(ha)
Total
lease
area
53vaila
ble for
mining
(ha)
1 Total
block
286 16,00,000 16,00,000 16,00,000 16,00,000 16,00,000 32 261.09
Name of
Quarries
Trips per day
@ 20
MT/trip
Yearly
production
in tons
Area put to
use per year
(ha)
Total lease
area (ha)
Sub block
Shahbajpur 10 56000 0.94 15.50 1
Lujota 15 84000 2.0 19.60
Naulaija 15 84000 2.0 21.67
Nangal
Chaudhary
8 44000 0.75 9.00
Jainpur 2 11000 0.2 3.60
Mosampur 5 28000 0.5 6.10
Biharipur 3 16800 0.3 3.10 2
Antri 3 16800 0.3 3.60
Nangal Kaliya 55 308400 7.0 77.22
Sirohi Bahali 10 56000 1.00 11.75
Nangalpipa 45 252000 5.0 54.56
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Akbarpur
Sirohi
20 112000 1.9 24.60
Totaheri 10 56000 1.0 13.00 3
Dhani
Bhathota
52 291000 5.50 58.56
Mandi
(Shahpur
Avval)
6 33000 0.50 7.32 4
Kojinda 12 67000 1.11 15.36
Patikra 15 84000 2.0 20.00
286 1600000 32 364.54
(Source: Approved Mining Plan & mine closure plan)
Details showing estimation of production of mineral during next 5 year given below:
Table 2.6: Year wise annual Programme of Mining for next 5 Years
Year Production (MT)
Overburden waste
First 16,00,000 Nil
Second 16,00,000 Nil
Third 16,00,000 Nil
Fourth 16,00,000 Nil
Fifth 16,00,000 Nil
(Source: Approved Mining Plan & mine closure plan)
It is proposed to work the deposit for winning the sand minor minerals by open cast semi
mechanized method of mining. The mining is proposed by working in different blocks of
Mahendergarh unit-3 by forming proper benches of 3m height. The year wise mine development
has been proposed from top to bottom, so that at the last stage almost complete area will be
worked to recover maximum mineral and the area will be replenished by working in different
blocks.
2.10.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION Mining is proposed up to 3.0m in river bed.
The method of mining proposed is by open cast semi mechanized system of working. No drilling &
blasting is required. Benches of 3m height and around 20 m width have been planned. Mine lease
area will be worked in blocks for ease of operation. Thickness of the bench is limited to 3 m in two
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sub benches of 1.5 m each only in river bed and width will be more than the height of the bench.
River bank side will be protected by working in ¾ part of middle of the river. Roads in the lease
area for the movement of loaded trippers/trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20. The
required barrier along the Mining lease boundary shall be kept 7.5 m. Mining activity will not be
carried within 45 m from the bridges, roads, ani-cuts and similar permanent structures. No mineral
beneficiation will be carried out at the site.
The following machinery is proposed to be deployed at mines:
S.No Machine Capacity Nos Remark
1. JCB cum loaders 0.9 to 1.2 m3 8 On hire
2. Dumpers 20 tones 50 On hire
3. Water tanker 4000 Liters 4 On hire
4. Light vehicles - 4 On hire
5. Maintenance van - 1 On hire
(Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive mine closure Plan)
Figure2.4 Process Flow Chart of River Bed Mining (Source: Approved Mining Plan)
2.11 Transportation
Mineral river sand will be transported by hired trucks. Light weight excavators/JCB will be
deployed for extraction. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 20 tons capacity. Movement of trucks
after mineral loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to tar roads.
Every block will have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways from where the
mineral is sent to various destinations.
2.12 CONCEPTUAL PLAN
Mine lease area will be worked in blocks for ease of operation. However, as the digging depth will
be restricted to 3 m. this will be further replenished during rainy season. Blocks will be worked
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systematically as the width is limited while length is much more. Sequence of working has been
shown on Plate no – 4 to 8. As the lease period is only 9 years, some of the area will be left un-
worked at the end of lease period.
(i) Final slope angle to be adopted: Thickness of the bench is limited to 3.0 m in two sub
benches of 1.5m each only in river bed and width will be more than height of the bench.
River bank side will be protected by working in ¾ part of middle of the river. Bank side
natural slope will not be disturbed. This will prevent collapse of bank and erosion.
However, the height of the bank with respect to river bed is varying from 2-3 m only.
(ii) During plan period working will be carried out in the 4 villages at the time of lease area
simultaneously. Scattered working will ensure safety, remove congestion of vehicle and
will have better control and management.
(iii) Ultimate capacity of Dumps: there will be no OB removal/ generation during the plan
period.
Figure 2.7: Land Use Pattern of Mining Lease area at various phases:
S.No. Particulars Present land use (ha)
At the end of 5th year (ha)
1 Pit area 0.00 160.0
2 Dump area 0.00 0.00 3 Safety
Zone Bridge & anicuts roads, 7.5 m lease boundary, 25% of restricted area of river banks etc
103.45 103.45
4 Infrastructures (Office, Temp. shelter etc)
0.00 0.50*
5 Mineral Storage 0.00 0.00 6 Plantation ( In restricted area) 0.00 30.00*
7 Area available for mining/naturally reclaimed area
261.09 101.09
Total Area 364.54 364.54
Note: * area is under safety zone area so not added separately
(Source: Approved Mining Plan & mine closure plan)
Mine Drainage:
Water Table: The ground table is available at a depth of 45-50 m bgl. There will be no discharge of
toxic substance from proposed mining and hence no impact on ground water will take place. The
proposed excavation will reach only up to 3m from the ground level, so it will be much above water
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table, hence water table cannot intersected during the mining operations.
2.13 Waste Rock Management:
There is no generation of waste during sand mining.
2.14 USE OF MINERAL Minor mineral Sand Minor Mineral is mainly consumed in construction work in
construction work in infrastructure, housing, road projects and other development projects.
Virtually there is no construction or infrastructure building work is possible without this
minor mineral, hence the same can be assumed as back bone of the infrastructural growth
of India.
2.15 UTILITIES AND SITE FACILITIES
2.15.1 Land
The lease area falls in the Survey of India Toposheet No. H43W4, 54A/1, G43D13. As per Mining
Rules and Regulations there is provision for further renewal of mining lease. As the entire lease
area is barren land of river hence there is no possibility of dislocation of habitation within the lease
area. Hence no Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R & R) is applicable.
2.15.2 Water Requirement
Total water requirement for the mining project is 25 KLD. The water will be required for the
suppression of the dust, plantation & domestic purpose.
Figure2.5 Water Balance
Note: Water requirement and will be supplied from the existing water sources from Hired Tankers.
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2.15.3 Man Power
The mining activity in the lease area will involve contractual labor. About 80 persons will be
engaged in extraction of Sand, loading of material into tractor trolleys and tipper trucks.
Proposed annual production: 16, 00,000 TPA. Daily Production: 5715 TPD.
Requirement of Technical, other staff and man power are as follows:
Table 2.8: Employment details
S.No. Category Numbers
1. Manager – 1st class 1
2. Assistant managers 4
3. Supervisory staff 5
4. Skilled personnel 8
5. Semi-skilled personnel 50
6. Un-skilled 12
Total 80
(Source: Mining Plan & Progressive Mine closure Plan)
2.12.4 Power
All the mining activities will be carried out in semi mechanized means. The material will be
excavated and loaded directly into Trucks, Dumpers, Trolleys etc by the diesel run excavators cum
loaders. The mining operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set. So there is no power
requirement for the mining activity except domestic connection for rest shelters.
2.13 Proposed Infrastructure Facilities
The workers are mostly locals living in the close proximity of area and will work in shifts during
day time only thus there is no requirement of major infrastructural facilities at the site. The
following infrastructure facilities will be made available for the workers.
2.13.1 Canteen – cum Rest Shelter
In order to provide the rest shelter for the workers working in the mine and also to provide tea
etc. the arrangement shall be made to install a rest shelter –cum canteen at each quarry and shall
be utilized by the workers. The rest shelter will be for having rest during the lunch hours by the
workers/ labor. The size of rest shelter shall be about 20 x 5 m to accommodate the workers.
2.13.2 First Aid Facility
To provide the first aid for any sort of injuries encountered during the mining operation, one
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small first aid room shall be provided at each sub block. First aid kit and sufficient stock of
material/medicines needed for the first aid shall be provided as per requirement. As the mining
engineer/ Manager and mining mates are qualified first aides, they can provide first aid to the
labor on the spot.
2.13.3 Manager’s Office
1 Competent Manager and 4 numbers of assistant managers (at least one each quarry) will be
required to supervise the mining operation. An office for Manager 5 x 3 m shall be provided at
the central location of each quarry. An addition al room for other supervisory staff is also
proposed at each mine.
2.13.4 Crèche
If women workers are employed, arrangement for a small crèche shall be made as per the
requirement.
2.13.5 Latrines & Urinal
Temporary Latrines & Urinal will be provided separately for male & female mine worker as per
Mine rules.
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CHAPTER-3
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
3.0 General
The main objectives of describing the environment, which may be potentially affected, are (i) to
assess present environmental quality and the environmental impacts and (ii) to identify
environmentally significant factors that could preclude Mine development. This chapter gives an
idea and description of environmental status of the study area with reference to the prominent
environmental attributes. The study area covers 10 km radius of the mine lease area. Baseline data
has been collected out during the Pre Monsoon Season, 2014 (1st March to 31st May, 2014) and
one additional month of October 2014 (As per the ToR Letter issued by EAC, Mining) by M/s.
Vardan Environlab, Gurgaon {NABL Accredited Lab (Certificate enclosed as Annexure III)} in
accordance with the Guidelines for EIA issued by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of
India.
The impact identification always commences with the collection of baseline data such as Ambient
Air Quality, Micro-Meteorology, Ground and Surface Water Quality, Noise levels, Soil Quality, Land
use pattern, Biological Environment and Socio-economic aspects within the study zone of 10 km.
radius.
3.1 Sources of Environmental Data
The baseline information on micro-meteorology, ambient air quality, water quality, noise levels,
soil quality and floristic descriptions are largely drawn from the data generated by M/s Vardan
Envirolab, Gurgaon (NABL Accredited Lab). Long term meteorological data recorded at the nearest
IMD station, Jalore was also collected. Micrometeorological data at site was recorded using
automatic weather station. Apart from these, secondary data have been collected from Census
Handbook, Revenue Records, Statistical Department, Soil Survey and Land use Organization,
District Industries Centre, Forest Department, Central Ground Water Authority, etc. The
generation of primary data as well as collection of secondary data and information from the site
and surroundings was carried out during pre monsoon season i.e. March to May, 2014.
The EAC of MoEF was informed during the ToR presentation on 30.04.14, it was pointed out that
the study was started from 1st March, 2014. Further EAC of MoEF in their minutes of meeting
of 19th meeting accepted the request for collection of base line data pre-monsoon season
i.e. March 2014 to May 2014 and they also recommended to collect baseline data of one
additional post monsoon month i.e. October 2014 (As per the ToR Letter issued by EAC,
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Mining, MoEF, and New Delhi.)
3.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT
3.2.1 Land Use Pattern (TOR#8)
Area statistics of land use classes has been generated within 10 km radius of mine lease area
(Buffer zone & Core zone) and given in Table 3.1.
A standard False Colour Composite (FCC) image has also been generated on the same scale (Fig no
3.1 & 3.2).The proposed mine site is located on land with fallow land land-use class.
Table 3.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area
LANDUSE AREA (in Hectares) % Area
Forest 1034.1 1.349
Open Scrub 3574.5525 4.66
Vegetation 14087.01389 18.38
Agriculture 35190.36 45.92
Plantation 16138.12617 21.06
Fallow Land 2899.575 3.78
Barren Land 411.2325 0.536
Water Body 621.741333 0.811
Settlement 2668.421115 3.45
Total Area 76625.1225 100
Source: Land use map
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Figure 3.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area (10 km Radius from the Mine Site)
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Figure 3.2 FCC Map of the Study Area (10 km Radius from the Mine Site)
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Figure 3.3 Drainage Map of the Study Area
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3.3 Topography and Drainage
There are two rivers namely Krishnawati and Chandrawati which passing through the district.
Krishnawati River is originated from the hillocks of Nimkathana Tehsil Sikar district of
Rajasthan. The general elevation of the Krishnawati river bed in the extreme south end of lease
area is 330.20 m RL and 309 m RL in the extreme north end of lease area. The rivers remained
dry except during rainy days. Physiographicaly the district consists of flat and level plain
interrupted from place to place by cluster of sand dunes, isolated hillock and rocky ridges. A few
isolated rocky ridges elevated sharply from the plain occur in the south central portion of the
district.
The depth to the ground water table in the area is 45-50m below the surface of river bed.
3.4 Seismicity of Area
Many parts of the Indian subcontinent have historically high Seismicity. Seven catastrophic
earthquakes of magnitude greater than 8 (Richter scale) have occurred in the western, northern
and eastern parts of India and adjacent countries in the past 100 years.
By contrast, peninsular India is relatively less seismic, suffered only infrequent earthquakes of
moderate type. The main seismogenic belts are associated with the collision plate boundary
between the Indian and Eurasian plates.
The hazard map shows contours joining locations of equal expected peak accelerations in rock
expressed in percentage. The area is located in moderate seismic risk Zone-III. Seismic Zone
Map of India is shown as Fig 3.4 and mine site fall in low damage zone (MSK VIII) shown in
seismic map of Haryana in Fig 3.5.
District Mahendergarh lies in high damage risk zone with of Zone-III. The area is highly prone to
earthquakes as it is located on relatively geological plains based on evaluation of the available
earthquake zone information.
Zone-III is the moderate seismically active region. This region is liable to MSK-VIII and is
classified as the High Damage Risk Zone.
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Figure 3.4 Seismic Map of India
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Figure 3.5 Earthquake Hazard Map of Haryana
(Source: http://www.ndma.gov.in/en/haryana-sdma-office)
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3.4.1 Largest Instrumented Earthquake in Haryana
The following list briefly outlines known earthquakes in this region. General
locations are provided for historical events for which "generalized" epicentral co-
ordinates are available. Some events which were significant for other reasons are
also included.
Major Earthquake in Haryana
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3.5 Drought –A Major Problem of Haryana
Haryana state is considered the breadbasket of India, along with the Punjab state. Haryana is
one of the smallest States in India with 4.4 million hectares of land, forming 1.34 percent of the
total geographical area of the country. Nearly 80 percent of the total geographical area of the
State is under cultivation of which about 84 percent is irrigated with cropping intensity of 184
percent The effects of drought (and mitigation of those effects) are therefore of considerable
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importance for the state. This article considers the state’s drought “profile” through a study of
six drought years in Haryana.
Haryana has a semiarid climate in the southwest and a Gangetic plain environment in the rest of
the state. About 50% of the state has a moisture deficit. One of the reasons for adverse crop
production in the state during June–September is the early withdrawal or late onset of monsoon
rains, which contribute nearly 80% of the state’s annual rainfall. Out of 12 districts in the state,
4 are drought-prone. The main problems with agricultural drought in this region are erratic
rainfall, poor soil fertility, and limited, poor-quality irrigation water.
3.5.1 Major Drought in Haryana
Droughts of varying intensity, particularly in the western part, are a recurring phenomenon. The
drought was severe in 1979, when a dry spell prevailed for more than 6 weeks (July–August),
followed by a moderate drought in September. It is estimated that nearly 75% of the crops were
damaged, amounting to losses of Rs. 125crores in the Kharif season. In the agro-climatic east
zone, farming uses rainfall supplemented by good-quality canal water and brackish water. In the
agro-climatic west zone, the common practice is rainfed farming with limited canal irrigation,
tubewell irrigation, and irrigation with brackish water. Moisture conservation is a problem and
salt accumulation in the soil is common.
(Source: http://drought.unl.edu/archive/dnn-archive/arch20.pdf)
3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT
3.6.1 Meteorology at the Project Site
Meteorological station was set-up at site to record surface meteorological parameter during
study period; Pre Monsoon Season, 2014 and October, 2014. Meteorology data Attached as
Annexure IV. The nearest IMD station is taken at Narnaul.
3.6.2 Meterological Data Recorded At Mine Site
A temporary Weather Monitoring Station has been installed at the site and temperature, relative
humidity, wind direction, wind speed, and rainfall were recorded for post monsoon season.
Climatology during study period (Pre-Monsoon Season +October, 2014)
Maximum Temperature : 410C (May)
Minimum Temperature : 150C (March)
Average Annual Rainfall of the area : 499 mm
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Table 3.2 Meteorological Condition of the Study Area
S. NO TEMPERATURE0
C
RELATIVE
HUMIDITY %
WIND SPEED
KM/HR
RAINFALL
MM
Max Min Max Min Max Min mm
March, 2014 28 15 68 15 7 4 00
April, 2014 39 29 54 10 7 3 00
May, 2014 41 35 35 14 8.2 5 00
October, 2014 36 20 44 16 6 2 00
Source: Micrometeorology at site
3.6.3 Climate
The district has a hot summer, scanty rainfall, a chilly winter season and a general dryness of
the air, except in the brief monsoon season. From March temperature begins to increase May
and June are the hottest months, when the mean daily maximum temperature is about 410C.
And the mean daily minimum temperature is about 270C. While days are a little hotter in May
than in June, nights are warmer in June than in May. From April onwards hot scorching and dust
laden winds blow and these add to discomfort. Maximum temperature may often go above 460C.
Temperature may exceed 480C.
3.6.4 Rainfall
The normal annual rainfall in the district is 499 mm. The rainfall in the district is received
during the south-west monsoon months, July to September. July and August are rainiest months.
About 70 to 80 percent of the total annual rain falls received during the monsoon period.
3.6.5 Wind Speed / Wind Rose Diagram
Wind speed and wind direction data recorded during the study period is useful in identifying
the influence of meteorology on the air quality of the area. Based on the collected
meteorological data, relative percentage frequencies of different wind directions are
calculated and plotted as wind roses of Sixteen directions viz., N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE,
SSE, S, SSW, SW,WSW,W,WNW,NW and NNW for eight hourly and twenty four hour duration
respectively. Maximum and minimum temperatures including percentage relative humidity
were recorded simultaneously.
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The observed wind pattern during the study period is described below and is plotted for the
study period. The predominant over all wind patterns for the study period is blowing from
South to North direction. Wind speed during this period varies from 2 km/hr to 8.2km/hr. The
meteorological condition of the study area has been tabulated in Table 3.4. The Wind rose
diagram has been shown in Fig 3.6. The temperature profile of the study area has been shown
in Fig 3.7.
Figure 3.6 Wind Rose Diagram of Study Area
3.7 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
3.7.1 Ambient Air Environment
The ambient air quality with respect to the study area of 10 km radius around the lease area
forms the baseline information. The various sources of air pollution in the region are dust rising
from unpaved roads, domestic fuel burning, vehicular traffic, agricultural activities, other
industries, etc. The prime objective of baseline air quality monitoring is to assess existing air
quality of the area. This will also be useful in assessing the conformity to standards of the
ambient air quality during the operations.
3.7.2 Selection of Sampling Station
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Ambient air monitoring at 15 locations was carried out on during March to May 2014 (Pre
Monsoon Season) and October 2014 (Post Monsoon Season) in the study area to assess the
ambient air quality at the source. Major air pollutants viz, Particulate Matter (PM10), Sulphur
Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), representing the basic air quality in the region were
identified for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM). Ambient Air Quality results attached as
Annexure-V.
The details of locations of air sampling site are shown in Table 3.5 and Fig 3.8 and Fig 3.9.
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Table 3.3 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Sampling Stations
Station Sampling
Location
Coordinates Aerial
distance (km)
and direction
from Mine
Site
Sampling Criterion
Lat Long
AAQM1 Near Akbarpur Sirohi (Mine Site 1)
27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E
1.3 km, E Near Mine Site
AAQM2 Faizalipur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E
0.5 km, N Village in 500 m in downwind direction
AAQM3 Nangal Chaudhari
27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E 0.6 km, E Village near to Mine Site in
crosswind direction AAQM4 Mothoka
27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S Near Baneti Protected
Forest (Sensitive Receptor) AAQM5 Thana
28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W Near Rasulpur Reserved
Forest (Sensitive Receptor) AAQM6 Mohanpur
27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E Near to Core Zone within 1
km AAQM7 Dilpura
27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E
4.0 km, S Near Balupura Protected Forest & in upwind direction(Sensitive
Receptor) AAQM8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E Near Interstate Boundary
AAQM9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E
2.7 km, W Nearest densely Populated area
AAQM10 Amarpur Jorasi
28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E 6.5 km, W Near State Highway -17
AAQM11 Batho ki Dhani
27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E 0.5 km, E Village in downwind
direction within 500 m AAQM12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W Near Inter State Boundary
AAQM13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N Near SH-17
AAQM14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N Near SH-26
AAQM15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E
1 km, W Near Mine Site in crosswind direction
Source: Field Visit & SOI Toposheet
3.7.3 Parameters Monitored
Ambient air monitoring at 15 locations was carried out on during March to May 2014 (Pre
Monsoon Season) and October 2014 (Post Monsoon Season) in the study area to assess the
ambient air quality at the source. Major air pollutants viz, Particulate Matter (PM10), Sulphur
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Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), representing the basic air quality in the region were
identified for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM).
The details of locations of air sampling site are shown in Table 3.6 and Fig 3.8 and Fig 3.9
3.7.4 Sampling & Analytical Techniques and Instruments Used for Sampling
The various instruments used and technique adopted for sampling is given in table below:
Table 3.4: Techniques Used for Determining Various Air Quality Parameters
Parameters Testing Procedure
PM 10 Gravimetric Method by using Repairable particulate matter sampler “Repairable
Dust Sampler” (RDS)
NO2 Absorption in diluted NaOH and then estimated calorimetrically with
sulphanilamide and N (I-Nepthyle) Ethylene diamine Dihydrochloride and
Hydrogen Peroxide (IS: 5182 1975, Part-VI).
SO2 Absorption in Sodium Tetra Chloromercurate followed by Colorimetric estimation
using P-Rosaniline hydrochloride and Formaldehyde (IS: 5182 Part – II, 2001).
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Figure 3.7: Key plan of Air Monitoring Stations
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Table 3.5 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results (March to May, 2014)
Station Sampling Location SO2 NO2 PM10 Free Silica Ca Mg Ni Pb
Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
Core Zone
A1 Near Akbarpur Sirohi(Mine Site 1)
19.0 12.3 28.7 21.8 80.5 71.2 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.17 0.50 0.08 <0.02
A2 Faizalpur(Mine Site 2) 18.2 12.3 27.8 22.1 84.2 70.5 3.5 2.1 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.2 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A3 Nangal Chaudhari(Mine Site 3)
16.7 10.4 27.0 19.5 83.5 72.1 3.3 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A4 Mothoka 17.0 10.4 26.5 20.2 83.8 71.7 3.5 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A5 Thana 16.7 11.8 25.9 20.2 83.9 70.0 3.4 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A6 Mohanpur 16.7 11.8 26.5 21.3 84.9 72.5 3.5 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.19 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A7 Dilpura 19.0 12.3 27.8 22.1 82.5 61.8 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A8 Gohana 17.1 12.3 27.7 19.9 82.6 60.5 3.5 2.1 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A9 Narnaul 16.7 10.4 27.0 19.5 83.5 72.1 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A10 Amarpur Jorasi 17.0 10.5 26.4 20.2 83.8 61.2 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A11 Batho ki Dhani 16.7 12.8 25.9 20.2 83.9 56.8 3.3 2.0 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A12 Untoll 15.0 11.8 27.8 21.9 83.9 60.2 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A13 Faizabad 18.2 12.3 27.7 22.1 82.8 58.8 3.5 2.1 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A14 Mirpur 16.3 11.8 26.5 21.3 84.5 62.8 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.19 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A15 Shahbazpur 15.0 11.8 26.5 21.3 83.8 60.8 3.3 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
Source: AAQ Monitoring Results, March to May, 2014
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3.7.5 Results
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (March to May, 2014) reveals that the minimum & maximum
concentrations of PM10 for all the 15 AAQM stations were found to be 56.8 g/m3 and 84.9 g/m3
respectively.
As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80
g/m3 for residential and rural areas has never surpassed at any station. The maximum &
minimum concentrations of SO2 were found to be 19.0 g/m3 & 10.4 g/m3 respectively. The
maximum & minimum concentrations of NO2 were found to be 28.7 g/m3 & 19.5 g/m3
respectively.
Figure 3.8 (A) SO2 Concentration
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
SO2 Concentration during March to May 2014
Min
Max
95% Percentile
NAAQ Standard
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Figure 3.8 (B) NO2 Concentration
Figure 3.8 (C) PM10 Concentration
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
NO2 Concentration during March to May 2014
Min
Max
95% Percentile
NAAQ Standard
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
PM10 Concentration during March to May 2014
Min
Max
95% Percentile
NAAQ Standard
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Table 3.6 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results from October 2014
Station Sampling Location SO2 NO2 PM10 Free Silica Ca Mg Ni Pb
Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min
Core Zone
A1 Akbarpur Sirohi 16.8 12.4 28.9 24.8 84.5 55.8 3.4 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.2 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A2 Faizalpur 16.6 10.2 28.8 22.8 89.8 60.6 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.2 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A3 Nangal Chaudhari 18.0 12.6 29.6 22.9 85.4 60.8 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.4 1.2 0.5 0.06 <0.02
A4 Mothoka 18.0 13.0 28.6 21.9 84.2 60.6 3.5 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.0 0.5 1.2 <0.5 0.07 <0.02
A5 Thana 16.7 9.1 26.6 22.1 80.1 53.3 3.3 2.3 2.0 1.4 1.2 0.3 1.15 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A6 Mohanpur 16.4 12.3 26.0 22.2 89.8 61.2 3.0 2.6 2.0 1.0 1.2 0.5 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A7 Dilpura 16.8 12.4 28.9 22.9 75.4 60.9 3.4 2.3 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A8 Gohana 16.4 12.6 28.8 22.8 89.8 60.6 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A9 Narnaul 18.0 12.6 29.6 22.9 85.4 60.8 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.4 1.20 <0.58 0.06 <0.02
A10 Amarpur Jorasi 18.0 13.0 28.3 22.2 80.2 54.3 3.5 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.2
0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.07 <0.02
A11 Batho ki Dhani 16.1 9.2 26.6 22.1 80.1 53.3 3.3 2.3 2.0 1.4 1.2 0.3 1.15 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A12 Untoll 16.5 11.4 25.8 21.7 89.8 63.9 3.3 2.6 2.0 1.0 1.2 0.5 1.18 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A13 Faizabad 18.2 12.8 26.5 23.0 84.2 60.6 3.5 2.5 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.06 <0.02
A14 Mirpur 16.6 11.5 27.8 21.9 75.4 60.6 3.5 2.0 2.0 0.9 1.2 0.5 1.20 <0.5 0.08 <0.02
A15 Shahbazpur 18.0 12.6 27.8 22.8 85.4 60.8 3.5 2.4 2.0 0.8 1.2 0.4 1.20 0.55 0.06 <0.02
Source: Air Monitoring Results, October 2014
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3.7.6 Results
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the minimum & maximum concentrations of PM10 for
all the 15 AAQM stations during the month of October 2014 were found to be 53.3 g/m3 and
89.8 g/m3 respectively
As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80
g/m3 for residential and rural areas has never surpassed at any station. The maximum &
minimum concentrations of SO2 were found to be 18.2 g/m3 & 9.1 g/m3 respectively. The
maximum & minimum concentrations of NO2 were found to be 29.6 g/m3 & 21.7 g/m3
respectively.
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Figure 3.9 (A): SO2 Concentration
Figure 3.9 (B) NO2 Concentration
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
SO2 Concentration during October 2014
Min
Max
95% Percentile
NAAQ Standard
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
NO2 Concentration during October 2014
Min
Max
95% Percentile
NAAQ Standard
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Figure 3.9 (C ) PM10 Concentration
3.8 NOISE ENVIRONMENT
Noise often defined as unwanted sound, interferes with speech communication, causes
annoyance, distracts from work, disturb sleep, thus deteriorating quality of human environment.
The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of frequency. Noise in
general is sound, which is composed of many frequency components of various loudness
distributed over the audible frequency range. Various noise scales have been introduced to
describe, in a single number, the response of an average human being to a complex sound made
up various frequencies at different loudness levels. The most common and heavily favored of
those scales is the A weighted decibel (dBA). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to
20,000 Hertz. The scale has been designed to weigh various components of noise according to the
response of a human ear.
The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on:
Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in nature). It is
well known that steady is noise not as annoying as annoying as one that is continuously
varying in loudness.
The time, at which noise occurs, for example loud noise levels at night in residential areas
are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance.
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
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Min
Max
95% Percentile
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The location of the noise source, with respect to noise sensitive area, this determines the
loudness and period of noise exposure.
The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from Noise Induced Hearing
Loss (NIHL) to annoyance on loudness of Noise levels.
The main objective of the noise level monitoring is to assess the background noise levels in
different zones viz., industrial, commercial, residential and silence zones within the study area.
Noise levels were measured in residential areas, bus stands and other settlements located within
10 km radius around the site.
3.8.1 Noise Analysis within the Study Area
The noise analysis within the study area was recorded using 4012 Maxtech sound level meter.
The analysis reveals that the noise’s well within the permissible range. The locations of Noise
level monitoring is presented in Table 3.7 and Fig 3.14
Table 3.7: Noise Monitoring Sampling Stations
Station Sampling Location Coordinates Aerial distance km.
and direction from
Mine Site
Lat Long
N1 Akbarpur Sirohi 27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E 1.3 km, E
N2 Faizalpur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E 0.5 km, N
N3 Nangal Chaudhari 27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E 0.6 km, E
N4 Mothoka 27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S
N5 Thana 28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W
N6 Mohanpur 27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E
N7 Dilpura 27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E 4.0 km, S
N8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E
N9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E 2.7 km, W
N10 Amarpur Jorasi 28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E 6.5 km, W
N11 Batho ki Dhani 27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E 0.5 km, E
N12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W
N13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N
N14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N
N15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E 1 km, W
Source: SOI Toposheet & Field Visit
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Figure 3.9: Key plan of Noise Monitoring Stations
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Table 3.8: Noise Monitoring Result from March to May 2014(Pre Monsoon periods)
S. No LOCATIONS AVERAGE DAY TIME NOISE LEVEL Leq. dB (A)
AVERAGE NIGHT TIME NOISE LEVEL Leq. dB (A)
Day Time
(6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Night Time
(10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
N1 Akbarpur Sirohi 52.10 42.20
N2 Faizalpur 54.60 44.30
N3 Nangal Chaudhari 55.23 43.65
N4 Mothoka 54.30 43.10
N5 Thana 55.89 44.54
N6 Mohanpur 54.20 43.50
N7 Dilpura 51.20 43.40
N8 Gohana 53.40 43.10
N9 Narnaul 54.55 44.68
N10 Amarpur Jorasi 53.80 43.10
N11 Batho ki Dhani 54.00 42.10
N12 Untoll 53.50 42.60
N13 Faizabad 52.20 42.30
N14 Mirpur 53.10 43.50
N15 Shahbazpur 52.50 42.50
Source: Noise Monitoring Results (March to May), 2014 Table 3.9: CPCB Noise Standards
Category of Zones Leq in dB(A)
Day Night
Industrial 75 70
Commercial 65 55
Residential 55 45
Silence Zone 50 40
1. Day Time is from 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM.
2: Night Time is reckoned between 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM
3. Silence Zone is defined as an area up to 100m around premises of Hospitals, Educational
Institutions and Courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and bursting of crackers is
banned in these zones.
Note: Mixed categories of areas be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by
the competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply.
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3.8.2 RESULT
Ambient noise levels were measured at 15 locations around the proposed project site. A noise
level varies from 51.20 to 44.68 Leq dB during day time and during night time. Maximum &
minimum noise levels recorded during the day time were from 55.89 Leq dB and 51.20Leq dB
respectively and maximum & minimum level of noise during night time were 44.68 Leq dB and
42.10 Leq dB respectively. Thus noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the
prescribed limits. Noise Quality data attached as Annexure VI.
From the above study and discussions it can be concluded that noise levels in the study area are
well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by the CPCB and State Pollution Control Board.
Table 3.10: Noise Monitoring Result from October 2014(Post Monsoon periods)
S. No LOCATIONS
NOISE LEVEL Leq. dB (A)
Day Time
(6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Night Time
(10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
N1 Akbarpur Sirohi 51.12 41.34
N2 Faizalpur 52.56 42.41
N3 Nangal Chaudhari 51.25 41.85
N4 Mothoka 50.85 42.54
N5 Thana 51.65 42.45
N6 Mohanpur 50.72 41.58
N7 Dilpura 52.16 42.24 N8 Gohana 51.66 41.41 N9 Narnaul 55.10 44.28
N10 Amarpur Jorasi 50.85 42.54 N11 Batho ki Dhani 50.15 40.25 N12 Untoll 50.72 41.58 N13 Faizabad 53.10 43.30 N14 Mirpur 52.25 44.15 N15 Shahbazpur 52.30 42.10
Source: Noise Monitoring Results, October, 2014
3.8.3 RESULT OF NOISE MONITORING
Ambient noise levels were measured at 15 locations around the proposed project site. A noise
level varies from 50.15 to 44.28 Leq dB during day time and during night time. Maximum &
minimum noise levels recorded during the day time were from 55.10 Leq dB and 50.15 Leq dB
respectively and maximum & minimum level of noise during night time were 44.28 Leq dB and
40.25 Leq dB respectively. Thus noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the
prescribed limits. Noise Quality data attached as Annexure VI.
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From the above study and discussions it can be concluded that noise levels in the study area are
well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by the CPCB and State Pollution Control Board.
3.9 Water Environment
3.9.1 Surface Water
There are two rivers namely Krishnawati and Chandrawati which passing through the district.
Krishnawati River is originated from the hillocks of Nimkathana Tehsil Sikar district of Rajasthan.
Dohan is originated from the Wast Dokan protected forest area where as the Donger Nala is
originated from the Khetri and Bansiyal protected forest area. Both these nalas merge near the
Beharipur village and after that it is called Chandrawati River. The general elevation of the
Krishnawati river bed in the extreme south end of lease area is 330.20 m RL and 309 m RL in the
extreme north end of lease area. The rivers remained dry except during rainy days.
The lease area is river bed of Krishnawati. The lease area does not have any water body. These
are dry nalas in which water flows during rains for a short duration, otherwise they remain dry
for the rest of the months. The rain water from these nalas drains towards Narnaul and
Mahendergarh.
3.9.2 Ground Water
In Mahendragarh district, ground water occurs in mainly four hydro geological formations. These
hydro geological formations are alluvium, sandstone, shale and limestone.
Include an assessment of the impacts in the affected zone of mining activities on ground water,
the impact on boreholes and the impact on ground and surface water users. The water table
arises in monsoon as water flows in the river. The water level decreased towards outlet side.
The mining will not intersect ground water table (aquifer) thus avoiding a major impact on
water regime.
The samples were collected & tested from 15 locations representing the study area. The quality of
ground water was studied by collecting water samples from open dug wells, tube wells & hand
pumps. The details of water sampling sites are shown in Table 3.16 and Fig 3.20 Fig 3.21. Water
quality data attached as Annexure-VII
Table 3.11: Water Sampling Stations
Station Sampling
Location
Coordinates Aerial distance (km)
& direction from
Mine Site
Lat Long
W1 Akbarpur
Sirohi 27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E
1.3 km, E
W2 Faizalpur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E 0.5 km, N
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W3 Nangal
Chaudhari 27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E
0.6 km, E
W4 Mothoka 27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S
W5 Thana 28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W
W6 Mohanpur 27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E
W7 Dilpura 27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E 4.0 km, S
W8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E
W9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E 2.7 km, W
W10 Amarpur
Jorasi 28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E
6.5 km, W
W11 Batho ki
Dhani 27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E
0.5 km, E
W12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W
W13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N
W14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N
W15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E 1 km, W
Source: SOI Toposheet & Field Visit
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Table 3.12: Water Analysis Result from March to May 2014
S. No.
Parameter
Akbarpur Sirohi
Faizalpur
Nangal Chaudhari
Mothaka
Thana
Mohanpur
Dilpura
Gohana
Narnaul
Amarpur Jorasi
Batho ki Dhani
Untoll
Faizabad
Mirpur
shahbazpur
Desirable Limit
Permissible Limit
1. pH (at 25 0C)
7.54 7.82 7.85 7.78 7.56 7.65 7.66 7.88 7.82 7.75 7.58 7.54 7.60 7.70 7.52 6.5 to 8.5
No Relaxati
on 2. Colour
(Hazen
Unit)
5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5 15
3. Turbidity
(NTU)
2.6 2.8 2.8 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.6 2.0 2.0 2.0 1 5
4. Odour Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable Agreeable
Agreeable
5. Taste Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable Agreeable
Agreeable
6. Chloride as
Cl (mg/l)
92.64 80.81 84.75 90.64 138.61 86.72 78.81 80.81 84.75 82.56 92.64 92.64 83.62 134.61
134.21 250 1000
7. Total
Hardness
as CaCO3
(mg/l)
159.80 166.84 135.80 182.36 298.52 128.00 158.84
161.64
130.80
178.36
180.36
159.80
129.10
292.52
286.52 200 600
8. Calcium as
Ca (mg/l)
35.77 32.66 29.55 37.32 58.20 31.10 31.66 30.92 27.55 35.32 35.32 35.77 32.50 56.20 56.20 75 200
9. Sulphate as
SO4
(mg/l)
26.60 28.50 25.80 25.20 48.20 22.65 26.50 29.30 24.50 23.20 27.10 26.60 23.44 50.20 49.20 200 400
10. Total
Dissolved
Solids
(mg/l)
465.40 412.10 412.50 440.20 380.50 390.40 408.10
398.10
402.10
424.20
410.50
465.40
380.10
390.50
370.50 500 2000
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11. Alkalinity
as CaCO3,
(mg/l)
304.00
284.00 288.00 300.00 520.10 300.00 278.00
281.00
279.00
290.00
305.10
304.00
290.00
500.10
480.10 200 600
12. Iron as Fe
(mg/l)
0.18 0.20 0.24 0.24 0.20 0.24 0.21 0.21 0.23 0.22 0.24 0.18 0.24 0.20 0.25 0.3 No relaxati
on 13. Fluoride as
F (mg/l)
0.44 0.36 0.30 0.44 0.35 0.32 0.33 0.33 0.37 0.41 0.44 0.44 0.35 0.38 0.30 1.0 1.5
14. Magnesium
as Mg
(mg/l)
16.97 20.74 15.09 21.69 37.25 12.26 19.40 20.53 15.08 21.92 22.41 17.14 11.66 37.00 35.55 30 100
15
.
Boron
(mg/l)
<0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 1
16. Chromium
as Cr
(mg/l)
<0.01
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 No Relaxation
17. Copper as
Cu (mg/l)
<0.02
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 1.5
18. Manganese
as Mn
(mg/l)
<0.02
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.1 0.3
19. Nitrate as
NO3
(mg/l)
1.20 0.48 0.45 0.52 0.40 0.50 0.48 0.46 0.48 0.51 0.55 1.20 0.50 0.44 0.42 45 No Relaxati
on
20. Cadmium
as Cd
(mg/l)
<0.003
<0.003 <0.003 <0.003
<0.003
<0.003 <0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003 0.003 No Relaxati
on
21. Lead as Pb
(mg/l)
<0.01
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati
on 22. Arsenic as
As (mg/l)
<0.01
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati
on 23. Mercury as
Hg (mg/l)
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001 No Relaxati
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on 24. Selenium
as Se
(mg/l)
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati
on
25. Aluminium
as Al (mg/l)
<0.02
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.03 0.2
26. Zinc as Zn
(mg/l)
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 5 15
27. Residual
free
Chlorine
(mg/l)
<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.2 1
28. Anionic
Detergents
as MBAS
(mg/l)
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.2 1.0
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.
Cyanide as
CN (mg/l)
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 No Relaxati
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.
Phenolic
Compounds
(mg/l)
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
<0.001 0.001 0.002
31. Total
Coliform
(MPN/100
ml)
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml - 10.00
32. E. Coli
(CFU/100m
l)
Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
Absent
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3.9.3Result
Analysis results of ground water reveal the following;
pH varies from to 7.52 to 7.88
Total Hardness varies from 128.0 to 298.52 mg/l
Total Dissolved Solids varies from 370.50 to 465.40 mg/l
A review of the above chemical analysis reveals that there is some variation in chemical
composition of water tapped from different open wells, tube wells and Hand pumps but the
ground water from all sources remains suitable for drinking purposes as all the constituents are
within the limits prescribed for drinking water standards promulgated by Indian Standards (IS:
10500).
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Table 3.13: Water Analysis Result from October 2014
S. No.
Parameter Akbarpur Sirohi
Faizalpur
Nangal Chaudhari
Mothaka
Thana
Mohanpur
Dilpura
Gohana
Narnaul
Amarpur Jorasi
Batho ki Dhani
Untoll
Faizabad
Mirpur
Shahbazpur
Desirable Limit
Permissible Limit
1. pH (at 25 0C) 7.78
7.85 7.82 7.86 7.67 7.60 7.62 7.92 7.75 7.80 7.58 7.50 7.54 7.60 7.55 6.5 to 8.5
No Relaxati
on 2. Colour
(Hazen Unit)
5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 <5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5 15
3. Turbidity
(NTU)
2.5 2.6 2.4 2.4 <1.0 2.5 2.2 2.2 2.3 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.0 2.0 2.0 1 5
4. Odour Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable Agreeable
Agreeable
5. Taste Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable
Agreeable Agreeable
Agreeable
6. Chloride as
Cl (mg/l)
126.50
84.65 135.50 93.45 218.50 97.19 81.56 86.86 88.15 84.65 96.48 94.52 87.55 140.05
136.36 250 1000
7. Total
Hardness as
CaCO3 (mg/l)
218.50
228.50 295.40 192.50 305.40 112.60 166.14
168.22
135.80
181.16
184.92
163.20
134.30
300.52
290.90 200 600
8. Calcium as
Ca (mg/l)
48.50 56.50 65.40 39.60 92.70 28.70 34.24 34.46 30.80 36.34 38.32 38.12 36.80 60.20 62.10 75 200
9. Sulphate as
SO4 (mg/l)
28.50 29.50 28.40 28.20 92.50 28.80 29.90 32.60 27.70 25.50 29.70 30.10 26.52 50.20 52.20 200 400
10. Total
Dissolved
Solids
(mg/l)
480.00
420.70 415.20 450.20 795.40 380.60 418.40
414.20
406.10
430.20
420.80
470.40
392.20
405.50
381.10 500 2000
11. Alkalinity as
CaCO3,
(mg/l)
308.0 284.00 294.00 304.00 444.00 312.00 284.00
286.00
285.00
296.00
312.10
310.00
296.00
300.10
490.10 600
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12. Iron as Fe
(mg/l)
0.22 0.20 0.26 0.26 0.30 0.22 0.21 0.23 0.23 0.22 0.27 0.26 0.24 0.20 0.28 No relaxati
on 13. Fluoride as F
(mg/l)
0.65 0.36 0.50 0.46 0.90 0.38 0.38 0.40 0.35 0.40 0.51 0.48 0.37 0.38 0.39 1.5
14. Magnesium
as Mg (mg/l)
23.69 21.27 32.13 22.76 56.20 9.96 19.61 19.98 14.32 21.98 21.70 16.54 10.32 36.53 33.04 100
15
.
Boron
(mg/l)
<0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 0.5 1
16. Chromium
as Cr (mg/l)
<0.01
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 No Relaxation
17. Copper as Cu
(mg/l)
<0.02
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 1.5
18. Manganese
as Mn (mg/l)
<0.02
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.1 0.3
19. Nitrate as
NO3 (mg/l)
1.25
0.56 1.50 0.65 3.50 0.45 0.48 0.51 0.56 0.51 0.57 1.20 0.52 0.44 0.40 45 No Relaxati
on
20. Cadmium
as Cd
(mg/l)
<0.003
<0.003 <0.003 <0.003
<0.003
<0.003 <0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003
<0.003 0.003 No Relaxati
on
21. Lead as Pb
(mg/l)
<0.01
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati
on 22. Arsenic as
As (mg/l)
<0.01
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati
on 23. Mercury as
Hg (mg/l)
<0.001
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.001 No Relaxati
on 24. Selenium as
Se (mg/l)
<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.01 No Relaxati
on 25. Aluminium
as Al (mg/l)
<0.02
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.03 0.2
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26. Zinc as Zn
(mg/l)
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 5 15
27. Residual
free
Chlorine
(mg/l)
<0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 0.2 1
28. Anionic
Detergents
as MBAS
(mg/l)
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.2 1.0
29
.
Cyanide as
CN (mg/l)
<0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.05 No Relaxati
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.
Phenolic
Compounds
(mg/l)
<0.001
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
<0.001 0.001 0.002
31. Total
Coliform
(MPN/100
ml)
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml
<2/100ml - 10.00
32. E. Coli
(CFU/100ml
)
Absent
Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
Absent
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3.9.4 Result
Analysis results of ground water reveal the following;
pH varies from to 7.50 to 7.92
Total Hardness varies from 112.60 to 305.40 mg/l
Total Dissolved Solids varies from 380.60 to 795.40 mg/l
A review of the above chemical analysis reveals that there is some variation in chemical
composition of water tapped from different open wells, tube wells and hand pumps but the
ground water from all sources remains suitable for drinking purposes as all the constituents are
within the limits prescribed for drinking water standards promulgated by Indian Standards (IS:
10500).
3.10 TRAFFIC STUDY
Traffic study measurements were performed at three locations at SH-17, SH-24, SH-26 & RJ SH-14
to assess impact on local transport infrastructure due to this mining project.
Locations of these stations are marked on the map in Fig.3.16. The monitoring was performed in
March 2014 to May 2014.
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Figure 3.12: SHOWING THE TYPICALLY HAUL ROAD WHCH IS CONNECTED TO HIGHWAYS FOR
TRASPORTATION OF SAND (MINOR MINERAL)
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Table 3.14: Roads and Highways in the Study Area
Traffic data collected continuously for 24 hours by visual observation and counting of vehicles
under three categories, viz., heavy motor vehicles, light motor vehicles and two/three wheelers.
As traffic densities on the roads are high, two skilled persons were deployed simultaneously at
each station during each shift- one person on each of the two directions for counting the traffic. At
the end of each hour, fresh counting and recording was undertaken. Total numbers of vehicles per
hour under the three categories were determined.
The traffic volume count survey has been done hourly which is given in table on next page:
Name of State Highway Direction Dispatched ratio in
percentage Up Down
SH-17 Dadri Nizampur 47
SH-24 Kosli Loharu 10
SH-26 Rewari Rajasthan (Jhunjhunu) 32
RJ- SH-14 Dadri Rajasthan (Alwar) 11
Total Mineral transported through state highway 100 %
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Table 3.14 (A) Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly)
Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 23.05.2014 Name of the Road: SH-24 (2 Lane) Up: kosli Location: Near Site Entrance Dn: Loharu
FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES TIME TWO WHEELERS THREE WHEELERS CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES 2-AXLE &
3-AXLE CYCLES CYCLE RISHKAW CATTLE
Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn 1. - - - - - - - 01 16 12 - - - - - -
2. - - - - - 01 - - 12 11 - - - - - -
3. - - - - - - 01 10 09 - - - - - -
4. - - - - 02 - 01 02 10 14 - - - - - -
5. 02 01 - - 01 03 03 03 12 13 - - - - - -
6. 03 05 02 01 04 02 02 01 12 10 02 01 02 01 - -
7. 07 11 01 03 06 04 01 03 09 08 02 02 01 01 - -
8. 09 10 02 02 12 09 01 01 12 12 - - - - - -
9. 08 14 03 01 09 11 02 03 11 09 - - - - - -
10. 10 06 02 02 11 13 05 04 10 11 02 02 01 01 - -
11. 11 11 01 01 15 12 06 03 09 10 - - - - - -
12. 12 08 02 03 18 15 03 04 13 12 - - - - - -
13. 11 12 01 01 15 08 02 03 11 11 - - - - - -
14. 12 08 02 02 19 10 04 02 10 08 - - - - - -
15. 18 12 01 02 06 11 03 03 07 26 01 01 - - - -
16. 12 13 02 01 07 12 05 04 06 04 - - - - - -
17. 10 06 01 02 08 08 03 02 10 07 - - - - - -
18. 04 05 02 - 06 04 04 04 08 08 - - - - - -
19. 03 03 - - 02 05 02 01 16 12 - - - - - -
20. - 01 - - - - 01 01 12 11 - - - - - -
21. - - - - - 2 - 01 10 09 - - - - - -
22. - - - - - - 01 01 10 14 - - - - - -
23. - - - - - 1 - - 06 08 - - - - - - 24. - - - - - - - - 07 12 - - - - - -
Table 3.14 (B) Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly)
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Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 23.05.2014 Name of the Road: SH-17 (2 Lane) Up: Dadri Location: Opp Site of Entrance Dn: Nizampur
FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES
TIME TWO
WHEELERS
THREE
WHEELERS
CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES 2-AXLE &
3-AXLE
CYCLES CYCLE
RISHKAW
CATTLE
1. Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn 9 12 05 07 18 11 01 01 10 05 - - - - - -
2. 7 13 07 09 25 29 01 - 11 12 - - - - - - 3. 18 15 12 10 23 19 01 01 13 10 - - - - - - 4. 12 15 14 13 35 32 - - 11 13 - - - - - - 5. 10 14 10 11 39 21 05 04 06 05 - - - - - - 6. 23 29 14 13 36 39 04 03 07 06 - - - - - - 7. 28 20 17 16 51 38 04 05 07 06 02 01 02 01 - - 8. 27 24 22 20 72 75 05 05 03 05 02 02 01 01 - - 9. 29 21 20 22 75 74 04 04 05 02 - - - - - - 10. 25 23 21 21 72 83 05 03 - - - - - - - - 11. 29 20 22 20 89 90 04 04 05 06 - - - - - - 12. 22 28 26 24 80 67 02 03 03 03 02 02 01 01 - - 13. 39 32 25 20 81 84 05 04 02 01 - - - - - - 14. 25 26 23 22 83 81 06 05 - - - - - - - - 15. 22 23 25 20 72 69 06 06 02 04 - - - - - - 16. 20 21 21 23 69 60 05 04 04 05 01 01 - - - - 17. 28 29 26 22 62 55 06 05 06 06 - - - - - - 18. 24 22 25 31 58 63 04 03 15 14 - - - - - - 19. 27 28 26 23 66 75 06 05 14 12 - - - - - - 20. 20 28 31 30 60 65 03 02 16 17 - - - - - - 21. 20 25 24 26 62 55 02 01 15 16 - - - - - - 22. 05 18 18 23 45 38 01 - 17 17 - - - - - - 23. 09 15 12 14 28 27 - 01 16 18 - - - - - -
24. 11 10 08 06 21 28 - 01 17 12 - - - - - -
Table 3.14 (C): Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly) Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 11.05.2014 Name of the Road: SH-26 (2 Lane) Up: Rewari
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Location: Opp Site Entrance Dn: Rajasthan (Jhunjhunu) 1 TO 24 Hrs
FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES TIME TWO
WHEELERS THREE
WHEELERS CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES 2-AXLE &
3-AXLE CYCLES CYCLE
RISHKAW CATTLE
1. Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn 02 - - - 21 12 - 01 17 20 - - - - - -
2. 01 03 - - 23 28 01 02 25 21 - - - - - - 3. 05 06 12 10 11 27 02 01 19 16 - - - - - - 4. 08 11 14 12 35 20 04 05 11 13 - - - - - - 5. 12 18 12 11 49 45 04 06 10 10 - - - - - - 6. 25 22 14 12 82 76 08 05 07 06 - - - - - - 7. 38 40 15 16 80 78 05 06 05 04 - - - - - - 8. 45 42 22 20 70 75 03 05 06 04 02 02 01 01 - - 9. 50 53 24 22 75 74 06 04 03 02 - - - - - - 10. 55 59 26 24 80 83 05 02 05 07 - - - - - - 11. 59 52 28 23 92 90 04 05 03 04 02 01 02 01 - - 12. 45 57 30 27 90 92 05 05 04 05 - - - - - - 13. 49 42 25 20 81 84 03 04 07 06 - - - - - - 14. 40 40 28 22 63 78 04 05 02 01 - - - - - - 15. 35 43 25 29 60 72 06 05 05 07 01 02 01 01 - - 16. 46 42 23 25 91 88 07 05 09 10 - - - - - - 17. 40 49 29 22 82 90 06 06 12 13 - - - - - - 18. 35 42 25 31 88 73 06 04 15 14 02 01 02 02 - - 19. 29 28 32 28 89 92 07 05 14 12 - - - - - - 20. 20 18 36 35 56 50 03 04 16 17 - - - - - - 21. 11 13 24 26 35 30 02 03 15 16 - - - - - - 22. 05 07 18 23 35 40 03 03 17 27 - - - - - - 23. 01 02 - - 30 26 01 02 26 23 - - - - - - 24. 02 03 - - 29 30 01 01 19 20 - - - - - -
Table 3.14 (D) Traffic Volume Count Survey (Hourly) Name of the Project: M/s Om Minerals Date of Traffic Survey: 13.05.2014 Name of the Road: RJ SH-14 (2 Lane) Up: Dadri Location: Opp Site Entrance Dn: Rajasthan (Alwar)
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1 TO 24 Hrs FAST MOVING VEHICLES SLOW MOVING VEHICLES
TIME TWO WHEELERS
THREE WHEELERS
CAR/VANS BUSES & LORRIES
2-AXLE & 3-AXLE
CYCLES CYCLE RISHKAW
CATTLE
1. Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn Up Dn - - - - 11 08 - - 11 10 - - - - - -
2. - - - - 04 15 01 - 15 11 - - - - - - 3. 04 05 06 05 11 17 - 01 04 07 - - - - - - 4. 06 03 07 06 15 20 01 02 05 06 - - - - - - 5. 10 12 06 05 29 25 02 01 04 03 02 01 02 01 - - 6. 21 18 07 08 42 56 02 02 07 06 02 02 01 01 - - 7. 38 20 08 09 60 68 01 02 03 04 - - - - - - 8. 30 38 10 11 70 62 02 01 06 04 - - - - - - 9. 36 23 09 10 75 64 02 03 03 02 - - - - - - 10. 21 29 10 14 70 63 03 01 05 03 02 02 01 01 - - 11. 32 35 11 11 62 65 01 03 03 04 - - - - - - 12. 37 31 12 13 80 72 02 02 04 05 - - - - - - 13. 43 33 09 14 61 74 03 03 07 06 - - - - - - 14. 20 19 10 08 63 88 02 03 02 01 - - - - - - 15. 25 33 08 10 60 72 02 03 05 07 01 01 02 01 - - 16. 33 42 13 15 81 78 03 02 09 05 - - - - - - 17. 29 32 19 12 72 60 02 03 07 05 - - - - - - 18. 35 32 11 15 68 83 02 01 06 08 - - - - - - 19. 19 18 12 11 69 72 03 01 05 06 - - - - - - 20. 08 11 08 07 46 40 01 02 06 07 - - - - - - 21. 05 07 08 11 25 23 02 03 15 16 - - - - - - 22. 0 03 09 12 25 20 02 01 17 17 - - - - - - 23. - 02 - - 15 16 01 - 16 13 - - - - - - 24. 02 - - - 15 10 - - 14 15 - - - - - -
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Table 3.14(E) No. of Vehicles per Hour
S.No. Vehicles
Distribution
Number of Vehicles
Distribution/Day
Passenger
Car Unit
(PCU)
Total number of Vehicle
(PCU)/hour
SH-
24
SH-
17
SH-
26
RJ
SH-
14
SH-24 SH-17 SH-26 RJ SH-14
1. Cars 2100 3500 2900 2300 1.0 2100 3500 2900 2300
2. Buses 70 250 190 80 3.0 210 750 570 240
3. Two wheelers 1300 1500 1350 900 0.5 650 750 675 450
4. Three wheelers 300 1000 900 400 1.50 450 1500 1350 600
5. Trucks 200 600 550 350 3.0 600 1800 1650 1050
Total 3970 6850 5890 4030 Total 4010/24=167
8300/24=346
PCU/hr
7145/24
=298
PCU/hr
5690/24=237
PCU/Hr
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Table 3.14 (F): Existing Traffic Scenario & LOS
Road V (Volume in PCU/hr)
C (Capacity in PCU/hr)
Existing V/C Ratio
LOS
SH-24 167 400 0.41 C SH-17 346 900 0.38 B SH-26 298 600 0.49 C SH-14 237 500 0.47 C
Note: The existing level may be “Good” for SH-24 “Very good” for SH-17, “Good” for SH-26 & RJ SH-14.
V/C LOS Performance
0.0-0.2 A Excellent
0.2-0.4 B Very Good
0.4-0.6 C Good/ Average/ Fair
0.6-0.8 D Poor
0.8-1.0 E Very Poor
Note: Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990 During Mine Operation Total Capacity of mine : 16,00,000 MTPA No. of working days : 280 Extraction & Transportation of mineral : 5,715 MT/day Working hours per day : 8 hour Truck Capacity : 20 Tonnes Frequency of trucks deployed/day (50 no. x 6 trips/day x 2(up/down) : 600 Frequency of trucks deployed/hr : 75 Increase in PCU/hr : 225
Table 3.14 (G): Modified Traffic Scenario & LOS
Road Increased PCUs/ State
Highway
V C Modified V/C
Ratio
LOS
SH-24 225 x 10%= 22.5 167+22.5= 189.5 400 0.47 C
SH-17 225 x 47%=105.75 346+105.75=
451.75
900 0.50 C
SH-26 225 x 32%=72 298+72=370 600 0.62 C
RJ SH-14 225 x 14%=31.5 237+31.5=268.5 500 0.54 C
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3.10.1 Conclusion
Not much impact on local transport as only 50 no. x 6 trips/day x 2 (up/down) = 600
dumpers/day will be required for transport of mineral from mine. The LOS value from the
proposed mine may be “Good” for all four highways. So the additional load on the carrying
capacity of the concern roads is not likely to have any significant adverse affect.
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3.11 Soil Environment
3.11.1 Soil Profile of District Mahendergarh
The allotted area is a part of river course of Krishnawati. It is a river borne deposit which
comprises of sand channels formed due to annual deposition
(Source: http://mahendragarh.gov.in/maps/soils.pdf)
Figure 3.11: Soil Profile of District Mahendergarh
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3.11.2 Soil Quality and Characteristics
The information on soils has been collected from various secondary sources and also through
primary soil sampling analysis of which is described in this section.
For studying the soil profile of the region, 15 locations were selected to assess the existing soil
conditions in the area. The details of locations of soil sampling site have been given in the Table
3.15 and Fig 3.18 and Fig 3.17.
The sampling locations have been finalized with the following objectives:
To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area; and
To determine the impact of industrialization on soil characteristics.
Quality of the soil in the area is showing a marked diversity in nature depending upon the parent
rock and climatic conditions prevailing in different parts of the district.
Table 3.15: Soil Monitoring Station Details
Statio
n
Sampling Location Coordinates Aerial distance(km) &
direction in from Mine
Site
Lat Long
S1 Akbarpur Sirohi 27°56'41.165"N 76°8'7.555"E 1.3 km, E
S2 Faizalpur 28°2'55.578"N 76°8'48.327"E 0.5 km, N
S3 Nangal Chaudhari 27°53'35.945"N 76°6'57.224"E 0.6 km, E
S4 Mothoka 27°49'13.632"N 76°4'57.79"E 4.2 km, S
S5 Thana 28°3'34.039"N 76°2'22.638"E 9.5 km, W
S6 Mohanpur 27°54'0.057"N 76°7'12.401"E 1.0 km, E
S7 Dilpura 27°50'11.507"N 76°3'28.845"E 4.0 km, S
S8 Gohana 28°0'31.023"N 76°10'40.229"E 4.5 km, E
S9 Narnaul 28°3'34.202"N 76°6'27.676"E 2.7 km, W
S10 Amarpur Jorasi 28°0'52.825"N 76°3'38.819"E 6.5 km, W
S11 Batho ki Dhani 27°59'18.995"N 76°8'3.824"E 0.5 km, E
S12 Untoll 27°55'17.298"N 76°10'37.703"E 6.0 km, W
S13 Faizabad 28°7'15.968"N 76°7'15.253"E 8.0 km, N
S14 Mirpur 28°4'22.903"N 76°8'39.166"E 2.4 km, N
S15 Shahbazpur 27°52'38.986"N 76°5'10.52"E 1 km, W
Source:SOIToposheetandFieldVisit
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Figure 3.14: Key Plan of Soil Sampling Stations
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Table 3.16: Standard Soil Classification
S. No.
Parameters
Classification
1. pH
<4.5 extremely acidic 4.51 – 5.0 very strong acidic 5.01 – 5.5 strongly acidic 5.51-6.0 moderately acidic 6.1 – 6.5 slightly acidic 6.51-7.3 Neutral 7.31-7.8 slightly alkaline 7.81-8.5 moderately alkaline 8.51 – 9.0 strongly alkaline
>9.0 Very strongly alkaline 2. Salinity Electrical Conductivity
(mho/cm)
1 mho/cm = 640 ppm
Up to 1.0 average 1-2 harmful to germination
2-3 harmful to crops 3. Nitrogen (kg/ha)
Up to 50 very less 51-100 less 110-150 good 151-300 better >300 sufficient
4. Phosphorus (kg/ha)
Up to 15 very less 15 – 30 less 31-50 medium 51-65 on average sufficient 66-80 sufficient
>80 more than sufficient 5. Potassium (kg/ha)
0-120 very less 120-180 less 180-240 medium 241-300 average 301-360 better >360 more than sufficient
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Table 3.17: Soil Analysis Result March to May, 2014
S.
No.
Parameter Akbarpur
Sirohi
Faizalpur Nangal
chaudhari
Mothoka Thana Mahanpur Dilpura Gohana Narnaul Amarpur
Jorasi
Batho ki
Dhani
Untoll Faizabad Mirpur Shahbazpur
1. pH (at 25 0C) 8.30 8.20 8.14 8.10 8.10 7.12 8.05 8.21 7.95 8.15 8.40 7.55 7.90 8.45 8.18
2. Colour
Brownish White
Yellowish brown
Yellowish brown
Brownish Blackish Brownish
White Yellowish
brown Yellowish
brown Yellowish
brown Brownish
Brownish White
Brownish White
Brownish White
Blackish Yellowish
brown
3. Moisture Content (%)
1.85 14.30 12.30 12.68 10.50 18.20 15.40 12.30 11.90 13.15 1.75 19.20 16.50 11.60 13.40
4. Soil Texture Silty loam Silty loam Silty loam
Silty Silty Silty
Silty loam
Silty loam
Silty loam
Silty Silty loam
Silty Silty Clay Silty loam
5. Bulk density (gm/cc)
1.75 1.33 1.86
1.54 1.66 1.38
1.51 1.86 1.62 1.58 1.39 1.49 1.48 1.84 2.18
6. Water holding capacity (%)
26.60 12.30 26.30
14.80 16.00 17.60
11.90 24.40 28.40 15.10 26.10 18.20 19.30 16.60 26.60
7. Chloride (mg/100gm)
29.91 18.30 20.28
27.37 13.20 18.75
20.10 20.77 20.28 25.97 29.21 19.55 19.55 12.50 22.14
8. Calcium as Ca (mg/100gm)
26.85 15.30 14.03
25.65 14.43 11.60
14.70 15.05 14.56 26.22 26.25 12.50 13.30 15.43 16.25
9. Sodium (mg/100gm)
12.82 10.27 10.46
10.06 7.47 11.56
10.27 9.96 9.82 10.30 12.22 13.16 12.34 8.65 13.12
10. Potassium (kg. /hec.)
115.65 107.97 58.30
93.54 93.43 78.55
106.77 61.30 61.30 91.66 111.35 77.10 81.15 91.22 60.10
11. Magnesium as Mg (mg/100gm)
2.07 2.40 2.37
2.14 2.08 2.50
2.80 2.37 3.59 2.65 2.77 2.95 2.50 2.80 2.08
12. Organic Matter (%)
0.49 0.71 0.58
0.66 0.92 0.70
0.78 0.63 0.66 0.61 0.55 0.76 0.70 1.05 0.52
13. Available Nitrogen as N (kg. /hec.)
225.76 190.0 192.50
201.50 236.40 142.30
195.0 198.70 187.80 203.10 210.56 148.40 150.50 318.40 202.10
14. Available 36.17 23.62 22.31 74.55 45.30 27.31 24.65 21.92 24.12 76.12 39.34 26.82 28.42 48.90 24.56
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Source: Soil Analysis, March To May, 2014
3.11.3 Result
The analysis results show that During March to May 2014(Pre Monsoon Season) soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.12 to 8.45 with
organic matter 0.49 % to 1.05 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil
samples. Soil texture is Sandy loam. Soil Quality data attached as Annexure-VIII.
Phosphorus (kg. /hec.)
15. Zinc (mg/100gm)
5.26 3.20 5.18 4.22 9.20 4.16 3.80 5.86 5.85 4.98 4.78 5.10 5.18 8.80 4.94
16. Manganese (mg/100gm)
16.80 18.30 18.52 16.50 18.52 18.52 19.50 18.95 19.34 17.20 15.90 16.88 16.44 16.52 18.52
17. Lead (mg/100gm)
0.95 0.85 0.85 0.96 0.86 0.82 0.81 0.89 0.88 0.92 0.90 0.75 0.75 0.81 0.85
18. Cadmium (mg/100gm)
2.45 1.40 1.22 1.49 2.15 1.70 1.60 1.34 1.54 1.49 2.95 1.60 2.10 2.75 1.29
19. Copper as Cu (mg/100gm)
3.89 4.12 3.20 4.12 5.30 3.20 3.96 3.90 4.30 4.12 3.98 2.90 4.10 4.90 3.60
20. Chromium (mg/100gm)
1.79 1.30 1.54 1.54 2.84 1.85 1.70 1.66 1.68 1.54 1.86 1.75 1.65 3.14 1.62
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Table 3.18: Soil Analysis Result October 2014
S.
No.
Parameter Akbarpur
Sirohi
Faizalpur Nangal
chaudhari
Mothoka Thana Mahanpur Dilpura Gohana Narnaul Amarpur
Jorasi
Batho ki
Dhani
Untoll Faizabad Mirpur Shahbazpur
1. pH (at 25 0C) 8.38 8.22 8.20 8.12 8.21 7.54 8.10 8.22 7.95 8.10 8.35 7.51 8.01 8.42 8.20
2. Colour
Brownish White
Yellowish brown
Yellowish brown
Brownish Blackish Brownish
White Yellowish
brown Yellowish
brown Yellowish
brown Brownish
Brownish White
Brownish White
Brownish White
Blackish Yellowish
brown
3. Moisture Content (%)
1.50 14.45 18.50 14.28 30.10 16.35
16.90 15.90 12.60 15.26 2.15 20.30 15.90 13.20 14.70
4. Soil Texture
Silty loam Silty loam Silty loam Silty Silty Silty
Silty loam
Silty loam
Silty loam
Silty Silty loam
Silty Silty Clay Silty loam
5. Bulk density (gm/cc)
1.58 1.45 1.76 2.40 1.40 1.45
1.58 1.75 1.76 1.62 1.84 1.45 1.51 1.84 2.98
6. Water holding capacity (%)
26.50
21.50 22.20 24.50 35.40 28.50 12.70 27.20 30.30 16.90 28.20 22.10 20.60 18.40 28.10
7. Chloride (mg/100gm)
31.15 19.12 21.54 28.54 27.16 20.58
23.30 23.95 22.42 27.86 31.32 21.75 21.15 13.80 23.67
8. Calcium as Ca (mg/100gm)
27.80
14.18 12.10 26.40 25.92 11.60 16.50 15.96 16.14 28.12 27.80 13.90 14.50 17.56 18.15
9. Sodium (mg/100gm)
11.41 10.40 10.54 12.40 15.63 13.56
12.23 9.88 10.64 12.10 14.14 15.12 13.94 10.15 13.12
10. Potassium (kg. /hec.)
116.50 107.58 62.80 96.00 98.15 82.55
115.15 64.90 63.30 94.44 115.56 81.50 85.85 95.14 62.30
11. Magnesium as Mg (mg/100gm)
2.09
2.80 2.85 4.50 1.62 2.80 3.40 3.91 3.92 3.15 3.16 3.15 2.90 3.10 2.38
12. Organic Matter (%)
0.80 0.78 0.62 0.73 0.98 0.72
0.81 0.68 0.69 0.58 0.60 0.82 0.65 1.01 0.55
13. Available Nitrogen as N (kg. /hec.)
227.65
796.50 210.50 208.48 245.02 176.50 206.20 218.70 191.50 208.30 220.18 155.50 160.60 310.50 210.10
14. Available Phosphorus (kg. /hec.)
35.12
29.50 24.40 80.54 70.51 28.35 25.85 24.56 25.84 80.14 41.41 28.14 30.36 50.50 23.34
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Source: Soil Analysis, October, 2014
3.11.4 Result
The analysis results show during October 2014(Post Monsoon Season) that soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.51 to 8.42 with
organic matter 0.58 % to 1.01 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil
samples. Soil texture is Sandy loam. Soil Quality data attached as Annexure-VIII.
15. Zinc (mg/100gm)
4.89 3.40 5.38 4.80 3.10 4.20
3.20 4.14 4.95 5.21 5.12 4.80 5.22 9.90 5.14
16. Manganese (mg/100gm)
15.60 19.35 18.96 18.60 18.89 16.80
21.10 21.65 20.34 19.10 16.30 18.74 17.27 17.98 17.92
17. Lead (mg/100gm)
0.84 0.68 0.74 0.86 0.92 0.79
0.76 0.88 0.82 0.95 0.92 0.75 0.75 0.77 0.85
18. Cadmium (mg/100gm)
2.50 1.35 1.42 1.54 1.45 1.64
1.67 1.53 1.65 1.58 2.74 1.64 2.30 2.70 1.37
19. Copper as Cu (mg/100gm)
3.40
4.10 3.24 4.80 3.85 3.45 3.84 4.10 4.80 4.84 4.10 2.10 4.70 5.30 3.95
20. Chromium (mg/100gm)
1.70 1.20 1.69 1.60 1.15 1.90
1.72 1.63 1.72 1.56 1.80 1.85 1.68 3.82 1.58
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3.12 Biological Environment
3.12.1 Introduction
The biological study was under taken by Ecology & Biodiversity Expert, as a part of the EIA study
report to understand the present status of ecosystem prevailing in the study area, to compare it
with past condition with the help of available data, to predict changes in the biological
environment as a result of present activities and to suggested measures for maintaining its health.
Following Protected Forests are present in 10 Km radius study area:
S.No. Particulars Distance from the
ML Boundary (in
km)
Direction from the ML
Boundary
Protected Forest
1. Balupura 2.9 SW
2. Baneti 3.3 S
3. Mina Ka Nangal 6.0 SW
4. Kharju 7.2 SW
A survey was conducted to study the flora around 10 km radius. Some of the information was
gathered from the local habitants. All the collected data were classified to interpret the impact of
pollution on the flora and fauna of that region. Survey of the mild plants as well as cultivated crop
plants was made and all the available information was recorded. The primary data collected was
compared with the Secondary data collected from Forest Department, District Mahendergarh.
The Authenticated List of Flora & Fauna is enclosed as Annexure IX. NOC from DFO is enclosed
as Annexure X
3.12.2 Survey Methodology
Detailed survey was conducted to evaluate floral and faunal composition of the study area.
Primary data on floral and faunal composition was recorded during site visit and secondary data
was collected from the Forest department and published relevant literature.
Field study period: The ecological survey has been conducted for one season. The details are
given as below:
Core zone: At the project site along Krishnawati River.
Buffer zone: Around the project site in 10 km radius.
Inventory of flora and fauna has been prepared on the basis of collected data. The mode of data
and parameters considered during field investigations is given below:
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Mode of data collection & parameters considered during the survey Aspect Data Mode of data
collection Parameters monitored
Terrestrial Ecology
Primary data collection
By field survey
Floral and Faunal diversity
Secondary data collection
From authentic sources like Forests department of Haryana and available published literatures like - [Annual report (2011-12) by Haryana State Biodiversity Board]
Floral and Faunal diversity and study of vegetation, forest type, importance etc.
Aquatic Ecology
Primary data collection
By field survey
Floral and Faunal diversity
Secondary data collection
From authentic sources like Forests department of Haryana and available published literatures like - [Annual report (2011-12) by Haryana State Biodiversity Board]
Floral and Faunal diversity and study of vegetation, forest type, importance etc.
3.12.2.1 Flora
The present study on the floral assessment for the proposed project activity is based on extensive
field survey of the area. The study has been conducted in pre monsoon season and post monsoon
period. The plant species were identified with the help of taxonomists of related fields and nearby
Institutions. Besides the collection of plant species, information was also collected with
vernacular names of plant species made by local inhabitants. In this process the whole study area
was divided into different sections to get the maximum diversity of plant species. The sampling
sites were selected based on land use pattern, topography and floristic composition of the study
area. The other relevant data on bio-diversity, like economically important plant species and
medicinal plant, rare and endangered species in the study area have been collected from
secondary sources like forest and wild life departments. The plant species found in the area are
mentioned below.
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Table 3.19: Diversity of Flora in Study Area
S. No Scientific Name Common Name Family
TREES 1. Acacia Leacophloea Raunj Fabaceae
2. Acacia Nilotica Var.
Indica
Kikar Fabaceae
3. Acacia Senegal Khairi Fabaceae 4. Acacia Tortilis Israeli Kikar Fabaceae
5. Ailanthus Excelsa Ulloo Neem Simaroubaceae
6. Albizia Lebbek Siris Fabaceae
7. Azadirachta Indica Neem Meliaceae
8. Anogeissus Pendula Dhauk Combretaceae
9. Bauhinia Racemosa Kachnar Fabaceae
10. Bombax Ceiba Semal Malvaceae
11. Boswellia Serrata Salai Burseraceae
12. Butea Monosperma Dhak Fabaceae
13. Cassia Fistula Amaltas Fabaceae
14. Cassia Siamea -- Fabaceae
15. Cordia Dichtoma Lasura Boraginaceae
16. Capparis Deciduas Kair or Karir Capparaceae
17. Dalbergia Sissoo Shisham Fabaceae
18. Delonix Regia Gulmohar Fabaceae
19. Eucalyptus Hybrid Safeda Myrtaceae
20. Eucalyptus
Camaldulensis
Safeda Myrtaceae
21. Ficus Bengalesis Barh Moraceae 22. Ficus Glomerata Gullar Moraceae 23. Ficus Religiosa Peepal Moraceae 24. Holoptelea Intergrifolia Pahari Papri 25. Jacaranda Mimosaefolis Jacarnda Bignoniaceae 26. Kigelia Pinnata Kigelia Bignoniaceae 27. Leucaena Leucocephala Su-Babul Fabaceae 28. Melia Azedarach Bakain Melia azederach 29. Mitragyana Parvifolia Phaldu Rubiaceae 30. Moringa Oeifera Sohanjna Moringaceae 31. Parkinsonia Aculeate Parkinsonia Fabaceae 32. Phoenix Sylvestris Khajur Arecaceae 33. Pongamia Pinnata Papri, Karanj Fabaceae 34. Pongamia Glabra Papri Fabaceae 35. Prosopis Cineraria Jand, andi Fabaceae 36. Prosopis Juliflora Vilayati Kikar
(Mesquite) Fabaceae
37. Salvadora Oleides Jal Salvadoraceae 38. Streculia Urens Gum Karaya Malvaceae 39. Syzygium Cumini Jamun Myrtaceae 40. Tamarindus Indica Imli Fabaceae
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SHURBS & HERBS 41. Acacia Jacquemontii Babul Fabaceae
42. Achyranthes Aspera Puthkanda Asclepiadaceae
43. Adhatoda Vasica Bansa Acanthaceae
44. Aerva Javanica Bui Amaranthaceae
45. Agava Americana Keora Asparagaceae
46. Alysicarpus Monilifer -- Fabaceae
47. Amaranthus Gracilis Cholai Amaranthaceae
48. Argemone Maxicana Kandheli or Kanteli Papaveraceae
49. Asphodels Tenuifolius Piaza Xanthorrhoeaceae
50. Balanites Aegyptica Hingo or Hongot Zygophyllaceae
51. Bougainvillea Spp Boungainvillea Nyctaginaceae
52. Calotropis Procera Aak Asclepiadaceae
53. Cannabis Sativa Bhang Cannabaceae
54. Carissa Horrinda Hins Apocynaceae
55. Carissa Spinarum Kaaunda Apocynaceae
56. Cassia Tora Panwar Fabaceae
57. Chenopodium Album Bathua Chenopodiaceae
58. Crotolaria Juncea -- Fabaceae
59. Datura Alba Dhatura Solanaceae
60. Dodonaea Viscose -- Sapindaceae
CREEPERS, CLIMBERS, PARASITES AND SEDGES 61. Citrillus Colocynthus -- Cucurbitaceae
62. Cuscuta Reflexa Akash Bel Convolvulaceae
63. Cucumis Pubescens Kachri Cucurbitaceae
64. Cyperus Rotundus Motha Cyperaceae
65. Loranthus Spp. -- Loranthaceae
66. Momordica Charantia Bankarela Cucurbitaceae
67. Mimosa Hamata -- Fabaceae
68. Portulaca Oleracea -- Portulacaceae
69. Solanum Zanthocarpum Kateli Solanaceae
70. Trianthema
Portulacastrum
Santa/Santi Aizoaceae
71. Tribulus Terrestris Gokhru Zygophyllaceae
72. Tridax Procumbens Sadahari Asteraceae
73. Vallaris Solanacea Dudhi Apocynaceae
74. Vallaris Heyni -- Apocynaceae
GRASSES 75. Andropogon Laniger Khawi Poaceae
76. Aristida Hertigluma -- Poaceae
77. Cenchrus Bilorus Bhurat Poaceae
78. Cenchrus Celiaris Anjan Poaceae
79. Cenchrus Setigerus -- Poaceae
80. Chrysopogon Montanus Dhotu Poaceae
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81. Cymbopogon Martini -- Poaceae
82. Cynodon Dactylon Doob Poaceae
83. Desmostachya Bipinnata Dab Poaceae
84. Dichanthium Annulatum Palwan Poaceae
85. Digitaria Ciliaris Jharania Poaceae
86. Dactyloctenium
Aegytium
Makhra Poaceae
87. Dactyloctenium
Sindicum
Tantia Poaceae
88. Echinochloa Colonum Sanwak Poaceae
89. Erianthus Munja Jhund/Munj Poaceae
90. Eragrostis Tremula -- Poaceae
91. Elecusine Compressa Ghora Dhab Poaceae
92. Hetropogon Contortus Suva Ghas Poaceae
93. Imperata Cylindrical Siru Poaceae
94. Iseilma Laxum -- Moraceae
95. Lasiurus Hirsutus Sevan Moraceae
96. Penumum Antidotale Ghamor Poaceae
97. Panicum Turgidum Swank Poaceae
98. Sccharum Spontaneum Kans Poaceae
99. Sporobolus Arabicus -- Poaceae
100 Sprobolus Arundinacea -- Poaceae
101 Sorghum Halepense Baru Poaceae
102 Sehima Nervosum Seran Poaceae
103 Vetiveria Zizanioides Panni/Khas Poaceae
(Source: Authenticated list from DFO, Forest department, Mahendergarh and field visit)
3.12.2.2 Fauna
The study of fauna takes substantial amount of time to understand the specific faunal
characteristics of the area. The assessment of fauna have been done on the basis of secondary
data collected from different government offices like forest department, wildlife department etc.
The presence of wildlife was also confirmed from the local inhabitants depending on the animal
sightings and the frequency of their visits in the project area.
3.12.2.2.1 Avifauna
During Birds survey actual counts of birds were made following the standard survey technique.
The number of birds observed in each sampling location was counted and listing was made. The
details of the diversity of fauna have been shown in Table 3.20.
There is a relatively poor sighting of animals in the core and buffer areas of the mining
contract.
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Table 3.20: Diversity of Fauna in the Study Area
AVIFAUNA S. No. Scientific Name Local Name Schedule As Per (Wild
Life Protection Act 1972) 1. Phalacrocorax niger Little Cormorant Schedule IV
2. Vanellus indicus Red Wattled Lapwing Schedule IV
3. Streptopelia tranquebarica Red Collared Dove Schedule IV
4. Saxicoloides fulicata Indian Robin Schedule IV
5. Corvus macrorhynchos Jungle Crow Schedule IV
6. Acridotheres ginginianus Bank Myna -----
7. Merops leschenaulti Chestnut-headed Bee -
Eater
Schedule IV
8. Merops orientalis Small Bee-Eater Schedule IV
9. Streptopelia senegalensis Little Brown Dove Schedule IV
10. Passer domesticus House sparrow -----
MAMMALS S. No. Scientific Name Common Name Schedule As Per (Wild
Life Protection Act 1972) 1. Suncus murinus Grey Musk Shrew Schedule V
2. Lepus negricollis Indian Hare Schedule IV
3. Apodemus sylvaticus Common Field Mouse Schedule V
4. Bandicota bengalensis Indian Mole Rat Schedule V
5. Sus scrofa Wild boar Schedule III
6. Axis porcinus Hog Deer Schedule III
7. Bosephalus tragocameleus Nilgai Schedule III
8. Hyaena hyaena (Linn) Striped hyaena Schedule III 9. Cervus unicolor Sambhar Schedule IV 10. Bungarus caeruleus Common indian krait Schedule IV 11. Rattus rattus House Rat Schedule V
12. Lepus negricollis Indian Hare Schedule IV
13. Funambulus pennanti Palm Squirrel Schedule IV
14. Apodemus sylvaticus Common Field Mouse Schedule V
Source: Data collected by E&B Expert during Field Visit
3.12.2.2.2 Endangered and Threatened Species
Endangered and threatened animals of India have been listed in the Schedule I and Schedule
II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (amended in 2001).
No threatened, rare, endangeredor endemic species were observed in the study area.
Schedule I: None of the species were recorded from Schedule I.
Schedule II: None of the species were recorded from Schedule II
3.12.3 Forest and Forest Types Observed In the Study Area
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The forests in Haryana are classified as Reserve Forests, Protected Forests, Unclassed Forests,
Areas closed U/S 38 of Indian Forest Act, 1927 and Areas closed U/S 4 & 5 of Punjab Land
Preservation Act, 1900. Blocks of Reserve Forest areas are mainly confined to the Shivalik ranges
in Panchkula and Yamunanagar districts. Small blocks of Reserved Forests are found at a number
of places in the districts of Yamunanagar, Kaithal, Ambala, Jind and Hisar. Majority of forests in
the state belong to Subtropical dry deciduous category whereas subtropical thorny forests are
found only in the Aravalli hills in the southern parts of the state. Pine forests are located at higher
reaches in the Protected Forests of Morni Hills in Panchkula district, whereas Sal Forests
dominate the Reserve Forests in the Shiwaliks of Yamunanagar district.
District Mahendergarh covered (5700 ha) 3.38% of total forest area (168400 ha) of Haryana.
(Source : http://haryanaforest.gov.in/ & http://mahendragarh.gov.in )
The Reserve forest & Protected forest areas falling in the study area are as follows:
Table3.21: Reserve Forest falls in Study Area
(Data Source: Biological Survey)
3.12.4 National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors
There is no eco sensitive areas i.e National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, and
Wildlife Corridors falling in the study area. However reserve forest and other forest areas
falling within the study area, the details are given below:
3.13 Socio-Economic Environment
The economy of India is mainly based on agriculture sector and the main activity of rural
population being agriculture; the entire infrastructure is oriented towards this activity. An
area is said to be developed, if it contains the facilities like pakka houses, metalled roads,
hospitals, qualified private doctors, higher secondary schools and degree colleges, adequate
water supply, electric supply, easily available transport and recreational facilities etc.
Socio-economic study of an area gives an opportunity to assess the socio-economic conditions
of an area. By this study, the changes likely to occur in living and social standards of the study
area due to this mine can also be assessed. It can undoubtedly be said that due to this mine
area gross economic production of the area will increase substantially. This Mine may provide
S. No. Particulars
1. Narnaul R.F. (1.8 km NW)
2. Rasulpur R.F. (7 km, W)
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direct and indirect employment and will improve the infrastructural facilities and standards of
living of the area.
An integral part of environmental study, which deals with the total environment, is socio-
economic environment incorporating various facts related to socio-economic condition in the
area. These includes demographic structure of the area, provision of basic amenities viz.,
housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation,
communication, transportation, prevailing diseases, pattern as well as feature of aesthetic
significance such as temples, historical monuments, etc. at the baseline level. This would help
in visualizing and predicting the likely impact depending upon the nature and magnitude of
the project.
3.13.1 Socio-Economic Survey
3.13.1.1 Sampling Method
A judgmental and purposive sampling method was used for choosing respondents of various
sections of the society i.e. Sarpanch, adult males and females, teachers, medical practitioners,
businessmen, agriculture laborers, fishermen, unemployed group etc. Judgmental and purposive
sampling method includes the right cases from the total population that helps to fulfill the
purpose of research needs.
3.13.1.2 Data Collection Method
In order to assess and evaluate the likely impacts arising out of any developmental projects on
socio-economic environment, it is necessary to gauge the apprehensions of the people in the
project area. For the process of data collection through primary and secondary sources certain
methods are used among that are:
3.13.1.3 Field Survey and Observations
Field Survey and Observations is made at each sampling village and the quality of life of that
region is studied. Visits are made at hospitals, primary health centers and sub-centers to know
the health status of the region. Various governmental organizations such as statistical
department, department of census operations are visited to collect the population details of that
region.
3.13.1.4 Interview Method
Structured interview method is used to collect data regarding the awareness and opinion from
the sample selected of the various socioeconomic sections of the community. Structured
interviews involve the use of a set of predetermined questions that includes fixed and alternative
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questions. The questionnaire mainly highlights the parameters such as income, employment and
working conditions, housing, food, clothing, water supply, sanitation, health, energy,
transportation and communication, education, environment and pollution to assess the quality of
life of that particular region and general awareness and opinion of the respondents about the
project. The interview method has the advantage that almost all perfect sample of the general
population can be reached and respond to the approach. Interview method helps to collect more
correct and accurate information as the interviewer is present during the field survey.
Table3.22: Socio-Economic Survey Methodology
Attributes
SSampling
Measurement Method
Remarks
Socio-economic
Demographic structure
Infrastructure resource base
Economic resource base
Health status: Morbidity pattern
Cultural and aesthetic attributes
Education
Socio-economic survey is based on proportionate stratified and random sampling method
Minimum for two phases of the project
Primary data collection through questionnaire
Secondary data from census records, statistical hard books, topo sheets, health records and relevant official records available with Govt. agencies
3.13.1.5 Socio-Economic Survey
Socio-economic Survey was conducted with the help of predesigned tool to measure the socio-
economic status of the people in the study area. In all, there are 56 villages located in all
directions with reference to project site. On the basis of purposive sampling, adult male/female
from these villages was selected to collect the information related to socio-economic status. Care
was taken to have interview of Sarpanch/ Mukhia of each village. In addition to individual
interviews with the adult male/female, common meetings were conducted in which heads of the
villages, panchayat representatives, and other stakeholders like, school teacher, anganwadi
sevika, etc were present.
The salient socio-economic features observed under the study are:
Most of the people in study area use Firewood, Cow dung cake and Kerosene as the main
source of fuel for cooking purpose.
Average literacy level among the people is about 68.52%. Among women in the study
area, literacy level is less, as the educational facilities available in the study area.
Road conditions are good. There is bus facility available in the interior villages.
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Medical facilities available in the area. Lack of drainage and control of mosquitoes
nuisance, have resulted in higher prevalence of malaria in the area, especially during
rainy season.
Most of the villages have Bore well, Hand pump in study area for water supply.
Electricity facility is available in few villages but mostly villages are not electrified.
Mostly, people in the region are having the pakka houses.
Figure 3.15: Socioeconomic Data Collection picture
The study area falls in Tehsil Narnaul of Mahendergarh District.The population as per 2011
Census records is 304708 (10 km of the project site). Village wise demographic details are given
in Table 3.23
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Table 3.23: Demographic Details of the Study Area
SOCIO ECONOMIC DATA UNDER 10 KM RADIUS
Name Type Total
Population
Total SC
Population
Total ST
Population
Total
Literates
Total
Illiterates
Total
Males
Total
Females
Number of
Household
Abdulla Nagar (136) Rural 921 138 0 593 328 445 476 187
Aghiar(53) Rural 2103 773 0 1384 719 1121 982 417
Ajam Nagar(120) Rural 1413 436 0 958 455 770 643 274 Akbarpur Ramu(170)
Rural 938 117
0 677 261 490 448 170
Akoli(198) Rural 1309 202 0 871 438 685 624 244
Anawas(66) Rural 832 87 0 558 274 425 407 158
Atali(37) Rural 1928 153 0 1339 589 1011 917 365
Bairawas(110) Rural 2045 311 0 1495 550 1095 950 415
Balana(27) Rural 2202 529 0 1123 1079 1216 986 381
Balayacha(32) Rural 1049 205 0 754 295 557 492 196
Baproli(123) Rural 1774 355 0 1200 574 937 837 348
Barda(18) Rural 4241 508 0 2776 1465 2215 2026 811
Barkoda(166) Rural 1691 329 0 1178 513 885 806 312
Bas (3) Rural 2109 437 0 1485 624 1083 1026 398 Bas Kirarod Umrabad (130)
Rural 1754 830
0 1169 585 929 825 319
Beri(82) Rural 2660 589 0 1787 873 1370 1290 574
Bhagdana(59) Rural 2151 216 0 1554 597 1107 1044 458
Bhagot(6) Rural 5288 721 0 3394 1894 2798 2490 908
Bhandor Nichi(83) Rural 1237 322 0 859 378 642 595 254
Bhandor Unchi(80) Rural 1980 496 0 1304 676 1073 907 379
Bhankhri (149) Rural 2941 635 0 2087 854 1542 1399 532
Bhankhri (149) Rural 2941 635 0 2087 854 1542 1399 532
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Bhojawas(42) Rural 5484 963 0 3536 1948 2889 2595 1005
Bhushan Kalan(191) Rural 2087 415 0 1511 576 1119 968 395 Bhushan Khurd(188)
Rural 1006 195
0 702 304 519 487 185
Bighopur(268) Rural 2228 338 0 1531 697 1180 1048 420
Bucholi(76) Rural 2158 340 0 1557 601 1152 1006 433
Budin(31) Rural 2469 324 0 1672 797 1305 1164 461
Cham Dhera(85) Rural 840 0 0 614 226 465 375 177
Chhajiawas(106) Rural 1048 0 0 760 288 547 501 202 Chhapra Salimpur(182)
Rural 1091 116
0 803 288 576 515 211
Chinalia(124) Rural 1969 307 0 1308 661 1043 926 384
Dalenwas(23) Rural 3672 688 0 2508 1164 1936 1736 702
Degrota(13) Rural 3310 977 0 2050 1260 1721 1589 669
Deroli Ahir(103) Rural 4087 345 0 2891 1196 2144 1943 746
Deroli Jat(100) Rural 2219 640 0 1559 660 1156 1063 437
Devrali(36) Rural 533 27 0 319 214 284 249 87
Dhador(28) Rural 2229 319 0 1431 798 1185 1044 415 Dhani Bathotha(208)
Rural 3614 805
0 2490 1124 1889 1725 657
Dhani Bathotha(208)
Rural 3614 805
0 2490 1124 1889 1725 657
Dhani Bathotha(208)
Rural 3614 805
0 2490 1124 1889 1725 657
Dharsoon(135) Rural 942 286 0 664 278 519 423 171
Dholi(40) Rural 1862 559 0 1187 675 977 885 347
Dohar Kalan(145) Rural 2718 594 0 1852 866 1434 1284 505
Dulana(77) Rural 1178 307 0 854 324 633 545 239
Duloth(30) Rural 3427 446 0 2284 1143 1816 1611 683
Duloth(38) Rural 1285 284 0 918 367 656 629 230
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Faizabad(118) Rural 1118 232 0 799 319 563 555 211
Gehli(137) Rural 3175 697 0 2248 927 1659 1516 636
Gulawala(115) Rural 1511 200 0 1069 442 816 695 300
Guwani(177) Rural 3215 656 0 2188 1027 1693 1522 589
Hamidpur(141) Rural 1825 390 0 1271 554 987 838 324
Hasanpur(154) Rural 1745 300 0 1186 559 943 802 332
Hasanpur(28) Rural 1140 491 0 744 396 588 552 230
Hazipur(131) Rural 1155 37 0 823 332 577 578 213
Hudina(117) Rural 1931 298 0 1305 626 1056 875 364
Jadupur (150) Rural 590 42 0 397 193 299 291 105
Jakhni(128) Rural 1688 357 0 1164 524 902 786 335
Janjriyawas(92) Rural 1886 361 0 1283 603 1003 883 372
Jant(45) Rural 2696 556 0 1747 949 1428 1268 514
Jat Guwana(176) Rural 856 151 0 554 302 436 420 171
Jatwas(94) Rural 1380 180 0 988 392 748 632 271
Jhagroli(67) Rural 3389 542 0 2367 1022 1754 1635 615
Jonawas(95) Rural 1222 227 0 886 336 636 586 261
Kanwariawas(156) Rural 3780 596 0 2617 1163 2049 1731 750
Khampura(102) Rural 1909 515 0 1380 529 1016 893 359
Khampura(102) Rural 1909 515 0 1380 529 1016 893 359
Kharoli(105) Rural 2264 213 0 1308 956 1193 1071 374
Khaspur(171) Rural 2310 501 0 1631 679 1227 1083 414
Khatiwas(96) Rural 1811 274 0 1333 478 974 837 330
Khatod (90) Rural 2236 418 0 1498 738 1174 1062 420
Khatodra(34) Rural 1686 210 0 1125 561 894 792 322
Khatoti Khurd(142) Rural 1750 262 0 1253 497 923 827 306 Khatoti Sultanpur(143)
Rural 1819 329
0 1294 525 953 866 346
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Khatripur(175) Rural 1129 108 0 791 338 612 517 222
Khera(72) Rural 1575 207 0 1127 448 844 731 311
Khorma(127) Rural 1496 642 0 1004 492 805 691 267 Kirarod Afganan(163)
Rural 1162 35
0 852 310 598 564 188
Kodinja(193) Rural 4061 569 0 2727 1334 2196 1865 695
Kothal Kalan(98) Rural 2156 458 0 1437 719 1186 970 433
Kultajpur(155) Rural 1889 537 0 1254 635 1026 863 326
Kurahwata(37) Rural 2776 433 0 1903 873 1442 1334 540
Kutbapur(167) Rural 865 171 0 618 247 444 421 177
Lawan(58) Rural 2372 324 0 1717 655 1220 1152 484
Lehroda(119) Rural 1724 179 0 1235 489 921 803 314
Madhogarh(25) Rural 2572 829 0 1726 846 1350 1222 455
Majra Kalan(60) Rural 2194 127 0 1611 583 1149 1045 419
Majra Khurd(63) Rural 1607 334 0 1138 469 828 779 327
Makhsuspur(140) Rural 556 119 0 390 166 289 267 111
Malra(57) Rural 4595 802 0 3182 1413 2376 2219 886
Mandlana(134) Rural 2829 485 0 1929 900 1525 1304 558
Mandola(15) Rural 2304 150 0 1588 716 1209 1095 419
Meerpur(185) Rural 2549 346 0 1882 667 1355 1194 524
Meghanwas(75) Rural 1408 129 0 1018 390 750 658 287
Mehrampur(129) Rural 1820 610 0 1304 516 938 882 367
Mirjapur(179) Rural 2684 353 0 1864 820 1384 1300 514
Mitarpura(169) Rural 749 478 0 475 274 382 367 141 Mohamadpur Hamidkhan(125)
Rural 1778 400
0 1159 619 938 840 328
Mohamadpur(24) Rural 1553 165 0 1050 503 806 747 280
Mohamadpur(40) Rural 1781 221 0 1209 572 971 810 352
Mukandpura(215) Rural 3019 565 0 1756 1263 1620 1399 464
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Nanagwas(99) Rural 1051 102 0 759 292 559 492 212
Nang Tihari(164) Rural 1311 232 0 866 445 712 599 257
Nangal Kalia(225) Rural 4351 412 0 3043 1308 2325 2026 801
Nangal Katha(122) Rural 2180 346 0 1467 713 1146 1034 429
Narheri(289) Rural 1578 243 0 834 744 835 743 265
Nasibpur(162) Rural 5101 1148 0 3580 1521 2867 2234 899
Nihalawas(112) Rural 1490 323 0 1056 434 809 681 291
Nihalawas(112) Rural 1490 323 0 1056 434 809 681 291
Nihalawas(112) Rural 1490 323 0 1056 434 809 681 291
Nimbira(33) Rural 1607 671 0 1035 572 836 771 317
Nizampur(288) Rural 1963 333 0 1318 645 1029 934 383
Nuni Kalan(173) Rural 1319 447 0 888 431 685 634 233
Nuniawal(161) Rural 6817 714 0 4881 1936 3631 3186 1218
Paharwas(91) Rural 609 39 0 385 224 323 286 106
Paiga(88) Rural 953 119 0 692 261 488 465 199
Pali(39) Rural 7136 1502 0 4754 2382 3752 3384 1352
Palri(38) Rural 2826 387 0 1988 838 1520 1306 549
Patikara(186) Rural 4720 1152 0 3540 1180 2458 2262 913 Raghunath Pura(138)
Rural 1542 143
0 1094 448 833 709 302
Rajawas(26) Rural 2675 946 0 1577 1098 1418 1257 497
Rampura(116) Rural 1333 291 0 946 387 716 617 243
Rasulpur(158) Rural 375 0 0 235 140 198 177 60
Rasulpur(25) Rural 2512 446 0 1830 682 1336 1176 491
Rathiwas(35) Rural 393 0 0 284 109 214 179 66
Rewasa (Part)(62) Rural 3186 637 0 2284 902 1666 1520 621
Sagarpur(36) Rural 2186 348 0 1610 576 1168 1018 402 Salarpur Mehta(133)
Rural 634 142
0 429 205 342 292 117
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Salarpur(39) Rural 2904 637 0 2046 858 1545 1359 556
Salimabad(86) Rural 915 16 0 621 294 499 416 170
Saloni(172) Rural 1764 457 0 1234 530 937 827 348 Sarai Bahadur Nagar(181)
Rural 1386
66
0 963
423
723
663
261
Sarerpur(168) Rural 1174 123 0 801 373 594 580 227
Seehma(101) Rural 4664 514 0 3308 1356 2422 2242 895
Sesoth(61) Rural 2502 353 0 1793 709 1311 1191 500
Sigri(64) Rural 1226 437 0 840 386 647 579 252
Sobhapur(190) Rural 1394 214 0 1017 377 717 677 286
Sohla(29) Rural 2233 199 0 1399 834 1203 1030 415
Surana(183) Rural 865 98 0 589 276 453 412 171
Surani(180) Rural 1291 380 0 923 368 679 612 251
Surjanwas(73) Rural 2783 196 0 1937 846 1428 1355 551
Thana(139) Rural 907 252 0 652 255 497 410 187
Totaheri(206) Rural 1394 322 0 926 468 749 645 295
Ushmapur(17) Rural 1000 252 0 658 342 523 477 173
Zerpur(16) Rural 2088 311 0 1202 886 1069 1019 403
Total 304708 55831 0 208793 95915 161012 143696 57665 Source: Census of India 2011
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1. Demography
No. of Village : 56
Total population : 304708
Number of Household : 57665
Scheduled Castes : 55831
Scheduled Tribes : 0
Literacy : 68.52%
Fig 3.16: Demography of the study area
Total population
total SC Population
total ST Population
Total Literates
Total Illeterates
Total Male
Total Female
Number of households
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3.15 Conclusion
The implementation of the MGR Unit-III sand mining project will generate both direct and
indirect employment. Mahendragarh district in which the mine contract area falls is an
agriculturally based district. All the basic facilities like road and rail network, medical facilities,
post & telegraph, market, drinking water facilities and education facilities are available. The
project will also provide impetus to industrialization of the area and mining would be boon for
the district as it will not only result in employment opportunity but also infrastructure
development and overall growth of the area. At present agriculture is the main occupation of
the people as more than half of the population depends on it. With the implementation of the
proposed mining project the occupational pattern of the people in the area will change making
more people engaged in industrial and business activities rather in agriculture.
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CHAPTER: 4
ANTICIPATED IMPACT & ITS MITIGATION MEASURES
4.0 Introduction
Impact prediction is a very important phenomenon in evaluating the environmentally potential
adverse impacts for any proposed mine project. The impact prediction is always carried out
under worst possible conditions so as to mitigate or eliminate the environmental hazards. These
predictions thus calculated are superimposed over the baseline data to calculate the net impact
on the environment after the proposed mine project comes into product. The impacts on different
environmental parameters due to this mining project are discussed below:
4.1 Construction Phase
There will be no impacts as no construction stage is involved in this project.
4.2 Operation Phase
Some of the impacts identified in various phases of operation are insignificant and do not warrant
much attention whereas some others are important especially with respect to the present
context. Therefore objective is to identify those impacts, which are significant and require a
detailed analysis for decision making or formulating adequate management measures. This
section deals with an assessment of impact of various mining activities on the existing
environmental conditions. The methodology of assessment is based upon identification and
description of the existing project activities as well as environmental components followed by
evaluating the impact of mining and associated activities on the environment. The environmental
components that are likely to be influenced or modified by the continuation of project activities
are:
Air Environment
Noise Environment
Water Environment
Land use
Flora and fauna
Socio-economic status of the area
Solid waste management
4.3 Air Environment
Prediction of impacts is the most important component in the environmental impact assessment
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studies. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict impacts of
developmental activities on physico, ecological and socioeconomic environment. Such predictions
are superimposed over the baseline (pre project) status of environmental quality to derive the
ultimate (post project) scenario of environmental conditions. The prediction of impacts helps to
identify the environmental management plan required to be executed during and after
commencement of operations in the mi ne project to minimize the adverse impacts on
environmental quality.
In this mining project the only source of emission is excavation, transportation, loading, hauling
operation and handling of mineral viz. Sand etc. The likely sources of air pollution with respect to
activities are:
Operation of diesel based equipment like Excavator, Loader Truck Tractors-Trolley & Tippers
etc.
Transportation of mineral
Excavation of sand from JCB
Air pollution from unpaved roads & surface.
4.3.1 Air pollution Modelling (ToR Point #20)
4.3.1.1 Air Quality Models
4.3.1.1.1 ISCST3 Dispersion Model
The Industrial Source Complex (ISC) Short Term model provides options to model
emissions from a wide range of sources that might be present at a typical industrial source
complex. ISCST3 is US-EPA approved model to predict the air quality. The model uses urban
dispersion and regulatory defaults options as per guidelines on air quality models
(PROBES/70/1997-1998). Emission sources are categorized into four basic types of
sources, i.e., point sources, volume sources, area sources, and open pit sources. The volume
source option and the area source option may also be used to simulate line sources. The
model assumes receptors on flat terrain. The ISC short term area source model is based on a
numerical integration over the area in the upwind and cross wind directions of Gaussian
plume formula. This can be applied to the Point, Area, Line or Volume sources
simultaneously and their resultant incremental concentration of the pollutant can be
predicted.
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Model Options Used For Computations
The options used for short-term computations are:
• The plume rise is estimated by Briggs formulae, but the final rise is always limited to that
of the mixing layer;
• Stack tip down-wash is not considered;
• Buoyancy Induced Dispersion is used to describe the increase in plume dispersion during
the ascension phase;
• Calms processing routine is used by default;
• It is assumed that the pollutants do not undergo any physio-chemical transformation and
that there is no pollutant removal by dry deposition;
• Washout by rain is not considered;
• Flat terrain is assumed / used for computations;
• Cartesian co-ordinate system has been used for computations; and
• The model computations have been done for 10 km with 100 m grid interval.
Gaussian Plume Model
Ground Level Concentration () (GLC) from a point source at any receptor is given by -
= Qg1g2 - (USEPA ISCST3, 1987)
where,
g1 = exp(-y2/2y2)
g2 = exp[-(z-H)2/2z2] + exp[-(z+H)2/2z2]
Q = source strength
Z = receptor height above the ground
He = effective stack height (Plume rise + Physical stack height)
u = wind speed at stack level
y & z = dispersion parameters
(2 y zu)
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Figure 4.1 – Gaussian Plume Model
Dispersion Parameters
Dispersion parameters y and z for open country conditions (Briggs, 1974) are used, as the
project is located on in a rural area. Atmospheric dispersion coefficients vary with
downwind distance (x) from emission sources for different atmospheric stability
conditions. (CPCB – PROBES/70/1997-98).
Table 4.1 - Dispersion parameters as per stability class
Stability Class y
z
A 0.22x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.20x
B 0.16x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.12x
C 0.11x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.08x(1+0.0002x).5
D 0.08x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.06(1+0.0015x).5
E 0.06x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.03x(1+0.0003x)-1
F 0.04x(1+0.0001x)-.5 0.16x(1+0.0003x)-1
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Plume Rise
Plume rise h has been determined according to Brigg’s formula (CPCB guideline)
h = 21.425 F3 4 for F<55
Us
h = 38.71 F3 5 for F>55
Us
F = g VsD2(Ts-Ta)/4Ts
Where
Us = wind speed at stack level (m/s)
Vs = stack gas velocity (m/s)
Ts = stack gas temperature (0K)
Ta = ambient temperature (0K)
F = Buoyancy flux parameter (m4/s3)
h = Plume rise (m)
D = Diameter of the stack (m)
g = acceleration due to gravity, 9.807 (m/s2)
4.3.1.1.2 CALINE 4 model
The California Line Source Dispersion Model, CALINE4 (1989), uses traffic emissions, site
geometry and meteorology to predict air pollutant concentrations within 500 meters of the
roadways. Predictions can be made for carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and suspended
particles. Options for modeling near intersections, parking lots, elevated or depressed
freeways, and within canyons are given. CALINE4 is last in series of line source air quality
model developed by California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS). It is based on
Gaussian diffusion equation and employs mixing zone concept to characterize pollutant
dispersion over the roadway. CALINE4 divides an individual link into series of elements
from which incremental concentrations are computed and summed. Each element is
modeled as an "equivalent" finite line source (FLS) positioned normal to the wind direction
and centered at the element midpoint. Element size increases with distance from the
receptor to improve computational efficiency. Incremental downwind concentrations are
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computed using the crosswind Gaussian formulation for a line source of finite length:
.
Where q is the lineal source strength, u is the wind speed, and , is the horizontal and
vertical Gaussian dispersion parameters, and y1 and y2 are the FLS endpoint y-coordinates.
CALINE 4 treats the region directly over the highway as a zone of uniform emissions and
turbulence This “mixing zone” is defined as the region over the traveled way plus 3m
(approximately two vehicle widths) on either side. The additional width accounts for the
initial horizontal dispersion imparted to pollutants by the vehicle wake. Within the mixing
zone, the mechanical turbulence created by moving vehicles and the thermal turbulence
created by hot vehicle exhaust are treated as significant dispersive mechanisms. Both
ISCST3 and CALINE 4 models are based on Gaussian equations. The comparative analysis of
both models is given in Table 2.
Table 4.2 - Comparative analysis between ISCST3 and CALINE 4 model
Features ISCST 3 CALINE -4
Type of sources Point, area, line and volume
sources
Line Source
Plume rise Uses Briggs equations with
stack-top wind speed and
vertical temperature gradient
Met data input Surface level of met data Surface level
Profiling Met Data Only wind speed is Profiled No met data profiling
Plume Dispersion
Gaussian treatment in
horizontal and Vertical
direction
Gaussian distribution
Urban Treatment
Urban option either on or off; no
other specification available; all
sources must be modeled either
rural or urban
Four options :
Rural, Sub urban, Central
business district
Surface Characteristic
Choice of rural or Urban Rural, Sub urban, central
Business District and others
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Boundary Layer
Wind speed, mixing height, and
stability class
Stability class, wind speed,
mixing height temperature.
Mixed Layer Height Holzworth scheme; uses
interpolation based upon
maximum afternoon mixing
height
Based on mixing height and
stability class
Building downwash
Combination of Huber-Snyder
and Scire- Schulman algorithms;
many discontinuities
Based on settling and
deposition velocity of
pollutants
4.3.1.2 Model Setup
4.3.1.2.1 Emission of PM10
The major sources of PM10 emission in case of sand mining project are the loading activity
at mine site (loading of material over dumpers by excavators) and the movement of vehicles
on unpaved haul roads The emission rates for these sources are given in latest USEPA’s AP-
42 guidelines.
4.3.1.2.2 Loading of Material
The sand will be loaded on dumpers using excavators. Eight excavators will be used for
loading 5715 MT of sand during the working shift of 8 hours/day. The PM10 emission rate
due to loading activity is calculated using below equation.
--- AP42 (Nov 2006)
Where,
E = Emission Factor, kg/ton
k = Particle size multiplier, 0.35 for PM10
M = Moisture Content, %
u = Mean wind speed, m/s
4.3.1.2.3 Emission of PM10 due to Transportation
The hauling of sand from the mine lease area to the end users via haul road (unpaved road)
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will cause emission of particulate matters. This emission will be limited to the extent of
unpaved haul road starting from mining pit to nearest paved road connectivity. As per the
mining plan the material will be transported during the working shift only. Each day
maximum 50 dumpers (20 tonne capacity each) will make 286 trips for transporting sand
i.e max. 72 dumpers / hour. The following empirical expressions is used to estimate the
quantity in pounds (lb) of size-specific particulate emissions from an unpaved road in
industrial sites, per vehicle mile traveled (VMT)
--- AP42 (Nov 2006)
Where
k, a, b are empirical constants i.e. different for different particle size.
E = size-specific emission factor (lb/VMT)
s = surface material silt content (%)
W = mean vehicle weight (tons)
C = emission factor for 1980's vehicle fleet exhaust, brake wear and tire wear, 0.0047
lb/VMT for PM10. The source characteristics s and W are referred to as correction
parameters for adjusting the emission estimates to local conditions. The effective emission
rate after considering reduction in emission potential of haul roads due to water sprinkling
was calculated for use in CALINE4 model.
4.3.1.2.4 Emission of CO from Vehicles
The sand will be transported outside the mining area for end use. Each hour maximum 72
dumpers will be used for transportation. In order to estimate the emission of CO from these
vehicles exhaust ARAI-2007 emission factors were used in CALINE4 model. The ARAI
emission factors for CO emitting from heavy vehicles (diesel) is 3.92 gm/km or 6.32 g/mile
4.3.1.2.5 Summary of calculated Emission Rates
Table 4.3 - Emissions Rates
S. No. Activities Units Emission Rates
1. Loading g/s 0.019893
2.
Transportation on Haul Road
(PM10 Emission) g/mile/vehicle 80.28034
3. Transportation (CO Emission) g/mile/vehicle 6.32
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4.3.1.3 Meteorological Data
The meteorology of the project area plays very important role in dispersion of pollutants
and buildup of pollution within the atmosphere. In the present study, one season (March
2014 – May 2014) meteorological data has been taken to find the dispersion of pollutant
concentration. The mixing height for study period, which is an important parameter to
express the dispersive potential of atmosphere, has been taken from the atlas of hourly
mixing height and assimilative capacity of atmosphere in India (S.D. Attri et al., 2008).
Windrose diagram of one season meteorological data used for modeling is shown given
below in Figure 4.2.
Figure 4.2 - Windrose Diagram
4.3.1.4 Modeling Methodology
ISCST3 Model
The ISCST3 model was used to predict the GLC of PM10 due to loading activity at mine site.
Eight excavators will be used to load 5715 tonne of sand on dumpers for further
transportation to end users. Point source resembling loading activity at mine site and
having equivalent emission rates were setup in mining lease to predict the maximum
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incremental concentration of PM10 at baseline monitoring location (as shown in Figure 3).
The predicted incremental concentration PM10 was added to baseline concentration to
obtain the cumulative concentration level at baseline stations.
Figure 4.3 – ISCST3 Model Setup
CALINE4 Model
CALINE4 model was used to predict the worst case GLC of PM10 due to dumper movement
on haul road (unpaved road) between the mine site and nearest paved road. In the present
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project, dumpers having 20 tonne capacity have been proposed to transport the mined sand
from mining area. The maximum number of dumpers expected to ply on road will be 72 per
hour. The model was set-up with haul road links along the mining lease and receptors at all
the AAQM locations to predict the pollutant concentration. Since CALINE4 has options to
predict only 1-hour and 8-hour pollutant concentration, the model was used to predict 1-
hour worst case GLC of pollutant which was later converted into 24-hour GLC using Turner
Equation1. The 24-hour incremental concentrations (predicted) of pollutants due to
transportation were added to baseline concentrations to obtain the cumulative
concentration levels.
4.3.2 Results
The maximum incremental concentration of PM10 wiz.14.35 ug/m3 was predicted inside
the core zone near active mining area (loading locations). These loading locations are
generally away from sensitive receptors (settlements etc.). As the distance from source
increases, the incremental concentration of PM10 drops drastically due to settling of PM10
particles under gravity. The maximum impact of loading activity at mine site is limited to
200-250 m only. The predicted maximum incremental concentration due to transportation
was found at A1 (Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station - 1) wiz. 2.900 ug/m3.
The predicted maximum cumulative GLC of PM10 was found to be 87.066 ug/m3 at A6
(Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station – 6); which is lower than the permissible NAAQ
standard for PM10 concentration (100µg/m3). The predicted 24 hours ground level
concentrations at baseline air quality monitoring locations are presented in Table 4 below.
The graphical representation is given in Figure 4. The predicted concentration for CO was
found to be 0.0µg/m3 owing to very less traffic to and from the mining area.
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Table 4.4 – Predicted GLC of PM10 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Location
Code Location Name
Max Baseline
Conc. (µg/m3)-
March to May,
2014
October,
2014 Predicted GLC
(µg/m3) –
ISCST3 Model
Predicted GLC
(µg/m3) –
CALINE4
Model
Cumulative
GLC (µg/m3)
(March to
May, 2014
Cumulative
GLC (µg/m3)
(October,
2014
A1 Near Akbarpur Sirohi
(Mine Site-1) 80.5
84.5 0.019 2.900 83.41
87.41
A2 Faizalpur (Mine Site-
2) 84.2
89.8 0.089 2.262 86.551
92.15
A3 Nangal Chaudhari
(Mine Site-3) 83.5
85.4 0.031 2.668 86.199
88.09
A4 Mothoka 83.8 84.2 0.002 0.522 84.324 84.72
A5 Thana 83.9 80.1 0.004 0.174 84.078 80.27
A6 Mohanpur 84.9 89.8 0.078 2.088 87.066 91.95
A7 Dilpura 82.5 75.4 0.011 0.580 83.091 75.99
A8 Gohana 82.6 89.8 0.012 0.464 83.076 90.27
A9 Narnaul 83.5 85.4 0.014 0.638 84.152 86.04
A10 Amarpur Jorasi 83.8 80.2 0.009 0.464 84.273 80.67
A11 Batho ki Dhani 83.9 80.1 0.171 2.204 86.275 82.47
A12 Untoll 83.9 89.8 0.011 0.522 84.433 90.33
A13 Faizabad 82.8 84.2 0.016 0.116 82.932 84.32
A14 Mirpur 84.5 75.4 0.003 1.044 85.547 77.20
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Location
Code Location Name
Max Baseline
Conc. (µg/m3)-
March to May,
2014
October,
2014 Predicted GLC
(µg/m3) –
ISCST3 Model
Predicted GLC
(µg/m3) –
CALINE4
Model
Cumulative
GLC (µg/m3)
(March to
May, 2014
Cumulative
GLC (µg/m3)
(October,
2014
A15 Shahbazpur 83.8 85.4 0.033 1.160 84.993 86.59
Figure 4.4 – Graphical representation of model results
The contour maps showing the predicted concentration levels of PM10 are presented in Figure 5 and Figure 6.
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6
Max Baseline Conc. (µg/m3) Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – ISCST3 Model
Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – CALINE4 Model Permissible Limit (µg/m3)
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Figure 4.5 – Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM10 due to Mining
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Figure 4.6 – Spatial distribution of PM10 GLC due to transportation
4.3.3 Conclusion
From the results of ISCST3 and CALINE4 models, it is concluded that the maximum
cumulative concentrations of PM10 both due to mining activities and transportation are
expected to be within the prescribed standards for PM10.
The maximum impact of incremental concentration of PM10 due to loading activity at mine
site is confined to limited distance (200-250m) only. Beyond that distance the
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concentration of PM10 due to mining activities is expected to be lower due to settlement of
PM10 particles over short distances. The same is confirmed by the low predicted
concentration levels of PM10 at ambient air quality stations (Table 4).
The incremental concentration due to transportation is limited to the length of unpaved
haul road from the mining lease area until nearest paved roads.
The concentration of CO due to vehicle exhaust is negligible due to small number of vehicles
plying on haul road. The concentrations of SOx and NOx generated from mining area are
expected to be low due to absence of any major source.
The predicted concentrations are due to proposed sand mine only and higher pollutant
concentrations may be observed in the study area due to simultaneous operations of other
mines / anthropogenic activities, data for which is not available.
The overall impact on air quality due to proposed mining project is expected to be low
extending to close vicinity of mining lease area and in proximity of unpaved haul roads only.
4.3.4 Mitigation Measures
The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the
pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the following measures are suggested
mitigate any harmful impacts of pollutants -
Plantation of trees along haul roads to help to reduce the impact of dust in the nearby
villages;
Planning transportation routes of mined material so as to reach the nearest paved roads by
shortest route. (minimize transportation over unpaved road);
Dust mask shall be provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like
excavations and loading points;
Regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation during transportation;
Transportation of material shall be carried out during day time only;
The speed of dumpers plying on the haul road should limited to avoid generation of dust;
Haul road shall be covered with gravels; and
Covering of material during transportation on dumpers to prevent spillage of sand from the
dumpers. The dumpers shall be covered by tarpaulin. Overloading shall be avoided.
4.4 Prediction of Impacts Due to Noise
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The sound pressure level generated by noise source decreases with increasing distance from
the source due to wave divergence. The main sources of noise in the mine are as follows:
Transportation vehicles
Loading & unloading of minerals.
4.4.1 Prediction of Impacts on the Community
Day & night sound pressure levels are often used to describe the community noise exposure. All the
necessary precautions and control measures will be taken up in the proposed mining activity;
hence the impact of noise would be insignificant.
4.4.2 Proposed Mitigation Measures
Periodical monitoring of ambient noise will be done as per CPCB guidelines.
No other equipments except the Transportation vehicles and Excavator for loading will be
allowed.
Noise generated by these equipments shall be intermittent and does not cause much
adverse impact.
Proper maintenance of all equipments/machines will be carried out which help in
reducing noise during operations.
Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and side. The plantation minimizes
propagation of noise and also arrests dust.
4.5 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON WATER ENVIRONMENT
4.5.1 Waste Water Generation
There will be no waste water generation from the proposed mining activity. There will be only
sanitary waste water generation that will be treated in septic tanks and will be used for
plantation purpose.
4.5.2 Impact on surrounding water bodies: (ToR #26)
4.5.2.1 Impact on Surface water Quality
The flow of surface/ground water (sub surface flow) is following the trend of topography, which
is in the South to North direction. There is no proposal of any stream modification/diversion.
(ToR#26)
The River Krishnawati flows from SW to NE which originates from the hills of Sikar district of
Rajasthan state. There is no flow of water in the river bed in post monsoon period. During dry
period the sand is excavated which gets replenished during rainy period.
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No waste water will be generated from the proposed mining project. Only waste water generation
will be sanitary waste water, which will be treated in septic tanks and will be reused for
plantation. Hence no waste water is discharged outside the ML area. The river on which mining is
proposed is a seasonal river and flows only during monsoon months. There will be no mining
activity during rainy season, hence there will be no impact on water quality of surface water
bodies. Hence, there will be no impact on aquatic fauna and planktons of the area. (ToR#45).
Hence there will be no impact on surface water due to mining operations.
4.5.2.2 Impact on Ground water Quality (ToR #25 &27)
The Sand mining will be up to the depth of 3 m. The ground water table is at the depth of about 45-
50 meters below the ground level. Hence there will not be any intersection of ground water table in
the proposed mining operation. Thus the mine operation will not affect the hydrological conditions
of the area.
Figure 4.7: Impact of Mining on Water Level
4.6 PREDICTION OF IMPACT ON THE LAND ENVIRONMENT
The project area does not consist of any forest land so there is no change in land use pattern of the
area. The land which will be diverted for mining in future is comprised of only barren land. It does
not consist of any human habitations. The land of the project site is about 100% barren lands and it
is considered unproductive by the community.
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4.6.1 Anticipated Impacts of the Proposed Mining Project
If the mining is not carried out in a systematic manner by leaving sufficient safety barriers from
bank then it may disturb the river flow/course.
Stacking of unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) on the bank side of the
river will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season, raise water level upstream, which may
lead to bank cutting or flouting.
Deviation from planned mining procedures can lead to river channel shifting as well as
degradation of surrounding land, causing loss of properties and degradation of landscape.
Mining within a river bed may have some impact on the stream’s physical characteristics, such
as channel geometry, bed elevation in stream roughness of the bed, flow velocity, discharge
capacity, sediment transportation capacity etc.
Alteration or modification of the above attributes may cause noticeable hazardous impact on
ecological equilibrium of riverine regime.
4.6.2 Proposed Mitigation Measures
No adverse impact is anticipated on land use of buffer zone due to the present mining operations,
as all the related activities are confined to the core zone.
Mineral will be mined out in central position of stream and sufficient safety barrier say 7.5 m
of width will be left towards bank side. So that the river flow/course will not get disturbed.
Mining of minerals will be started from dip side towards rise at the centre and also laterally in
3 meter slice so that the river course will not get affected. Unwanted material or spillage (if
any) will not be stacked by the side of the excavation voids created. This is to be done so,
because it will otherwise hinder the flow of water in monsoon season.
Mining is to done leaving safety barrier on both sides and maximum barrier should be on
concave side of river preferably the flow channel (excavation void created) should be kept
straight so as to help avoid erosion as side cutting.
4.7 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOIL ENVIRONMENT
No major impact on soil of the study area is envisaged due to mining activities as there are no
waste water, heavy metal, stack emissions and fugitive emission shall remain confined locally
within working area and emission at haul roads will be controlled by water sprinkling and
plantation.
4.7.1 Proposed Mitigation Measures
There is no waste water & toxic water will be generated.
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Vegetation will be done on uncovered soil.
4.8 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE PATTERN
The mining activities will be done in a systematic manner by maintaining the road
infrastructure and vehicle transport which will be protective measure for preserving the
topography and drainage in the area.
The proposed mining activities are not likely to impact the any surface area, topography or
drainage within the study area.
4.8.1 Proposed Mitigation Topography & Drainage Pattern
Change in the topography is negligible.
Drainage pattern will be followed.
4.9 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON HUMAN BEINGS & CROPS
Sprinkling of water on haulage roads, regular compaction and gradation of haulage roads, good
housekeeping practices, greenbelt development will help in mitigating the fugitive dust emissions
due to mining operations. Net resultant ground level concentrations of PM10 due to the operation of
this mine are well within the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
There will be no wastewater generation from the mining operations. Sanitary wastewater will be
treated in septic tank and will be reused in plantation. There is no solid waste generation from the
proposed mining project. All these measures will be implemented and operated to comply with the
MOEF/CPCB/APPCB norms. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on human beings, crops
due to operation this mine.
4.10 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
Prediction of impacts is based both on the direct and indirect, short term and long term and
irreversible impacts that are most likely to occur owing to proposed mining activity during its
establishment and operation. The ecological factors that are considered most significant as far as
the impact on flora and fauna are as follows:
Reduction in species diversity.
Habitat loss or fragmentation.
Additional risk or threat to the rare or endangered or endemic or threatened (REET)
species.
Impairment of ecological functions as disruption of food chains, decline in species
population, alterations in predator-prey relationships.
The ML area does not involve any forest land. There will be no cutting of trees during the
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operational phase of the Mine. There are no REET species in the Core area as reported during the
biological study conducted during the baseline study. No Schedule I &II species are reported from
the core and buffer zone of the ML area. There are no Biosphere Reserves or National Parks or
other Ecologically sensitive area in the core and buffer zone. The fauna in the vicinity of the mine
is restricted to few common species. There will be no impact on fauna due to this mining project.
There will be no reduction in species diversity, no fragmentation of habitat and no disruption of
ecological functions and ecosystem services.
The proposed mining will not pose any additional risk or threat to the rare or endangered or
endemic or threatened species.
4.11 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The impact of mining on socio-economic scenario has both the facets. Being a commercial
activity it provides opportunity for both direct and in-direct employment.
No human settlements will be disturbed due to proposed mining
There will be no impact on the cropping pattern and crop productivity in the buffer zone
due to mining activities.
The various indirect employment opportunities have also been generated. Several persons
of the neighboring villages have been benefited with contract works, employment through
contractors, running of jeeps, trucks, tractors and buses on hire, different kind of shops and
transport related business avenues.
All personnel in work sites shall have protective gears like helmets, boots etc. so that
injuries to personnel are minimized.
Improvement of infrastructure & transportation.
Improvement of health care and education facility.
The mining of Sand is likely to increase the per capita income of local people by which the
socio-economic status of the people will be improved.
The local people have been provided with either direct employments or indirect
employment such as business, contract works and development work like roads, etc. and
other welfare amenities such as medical facilities, conveyance, free education, drinking
water supply etc.
4.12 PREDICTION OF IMPACTS DUE TO SOLID WASTE/ OVERDUMPS (ToR #9)
There is no solid waste generation.
Mining will be restricted to river bed only, where there is no top soil, hence stacking &
utilization of top soil is not envisaged.
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There will be no overburden dumps inside or outside the mine lease area.
4.13 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (ToR#33)
4.13.1 Anticipated Impacts of proposed Sand Mining Project
The collection of minor mineral from the river bed does not cause any major occupational ill
effects.
Except dust generation, there is no source which can show a probability for health related
diseases. Regular water sprinkling will be done and Dust masks will be provided to the
workers.
4.13.2 Proposed Mitigation Measures
All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at time of
appointment and at least once in a year. Medical camps will be organized for this activity.
Insurance of all employees as per the rules will be carried out.
Dust masks will be provided as additional personal protection equipment (helmet & Safety
Shoes) to the workers working in the dust prone area.
Workers are informed, kept aware and trained about occupational health hazards, due to
such activities and preventive measures.
• Pre- placement health checkup will be made mandatory and periodic heath checkup will be
done quarterly. Pre-placement will include following tests:
Plan of evaluation of health of workers.
Chest X-rays
Audiometry
ECG
Haemogram
Urine Routine
Complete Physical Examination
• Medical records of each employee will be maintained separately and will be updated as
required.
• All OHS equipment’s will be outsourced
• Enforcement of usage of Personal Protective Devices.
• Regular Work Environment Monitoring.
• Air emission control systems such as water sprinklers, greenbelt development.
A capital Budget of Rs 2.0 lakhs for health check up and 3.0 lakhs for insurance cover are
proposed in EMP.
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4.14 Plantation/ Afforestation Program
The plan of plantation program for 5 years duration has been prepared as shown in Table 4.5. As
many as 5000 plants will be planted during 5 years at the annual rate of 1000 plants. About 200
plants are likely to die each year for which additional plants will be planted.
Table 4.5: Schedule of Plantation for the Five Year
S N Year of
Plantation
No. of
Sapling
Assumed
survival (80%)
Species Place of plantation
1 I Yr. 1000 800 Neem, Pipal,
babul, Shisham,
sirish, Gulmohar,
Mango
Along the roads in
school and public
building and other
social forestry
programme in
consultation with the
Local Authorities and
Forest Department.
2 II Yr. 1000 800
3 III Yr. 1000 800
4 IV Yr. 1000 800
5 V Yr. 1000 800
Total 5,000 4,000
Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan
4.15 Mine Closure Plan
4.15.1 General
Mine closure plan is one of the most important requirements in the environment management of
mining projects. It also facilitates a periodically monitoring mechanism. The mine closure plan
covers technical, environmental, social, legal and financial aspects dealing with progressive and
post closure activities. The closure operation is a continuous series of activities right from the
commencement to decommissioning of the project. Therefore, progressive mine closure plan is
specifically included in the mining plan, which is to be reviewed every five years in the scheme of
mining. As progressive mine closure is a continuous series of activities, it is obvious that the
proposals of scientific mining have included most of the activities to be included in the closure
plan. The primary aim is to ensure that the following broad objectives along with the
abandonment of the mine can be successfully achieved:
• Creation of a productive and sustainable after-use for the site, acceptable to mine owners,
regulatory agencies, and most importantly to the community.
• Protection of public health and safety of the surrounding habitation
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• Minimization of environmental damage
• Conservation of valuable attributes and aesthetics
• Counter balancing the adverse socio-economic impacts.
4.14.2 Salient Features of Mining Closure
The salient features of the mine closure plan as proposed in the mining plan submitted are;
The existing land use pattern is river bed. The breakup of the land is as given below in table
no.4.6.
Table 4.6: Land Use pattern of mining lease area at various phases
S.No. Particulars Present land use
(ha) (Pre
Operational)
At the end of 5th
year (ha)
1 Pit area 0.00 160.0
2 Dump area 0.00 0.00
3 Safety
Zone
Bridge & anicuts
roads, 7.5 m lease
boundary, 25% of
restricted area of
river banks etc
103.45 103.45
4 Infrastructures (Office, Temp.
shelter etc)
0.00 0.50*
5 Mineral Storage 0.00 0.00
6 Plantation ( In restricted area) 0.00 30.00*
7 Area available for
mining/naturally reclaimed area
261.09 101.09
Total Area 364.54 364.54
Source: Approved Mining Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan
Note: ‘*’ area is under safety zone so not added separately.
4.15.3 Reason for Closure
The progressive mine closure plan has been prepared in compliance of Haryana Minor Mineral
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Concession Rules 2012 under MMCR 1986. No immediate closure is planned as sufficient reserves
are available to carry on the activities. There is market potential in domestic demands.
4.15.4 Statutory Obligations
The lessee is bound to submit the Progressive mine closure plan either with Mining plan or
Scheme of Mining.
Lessee is bound to follow the terms and conditions as will be stipulated in the lease deed.
In addition to it the rules pertaining to the Protection of Environment i.e. Environment Act.
Environment Rules and other associated rules for the protection of environment will have to be
followed. During the course of mining the rules stipulated in Mines Act, Mines rules Metalliferous
Mines regulation 1961 and RMMCR 1986 will be followed. All other rules pertaining to the mining
existing at that time will be followed during the course of mining activities.
4.15.5 Progressive Mine Closure Plan Preparations
Name, address and registration number of the recognized persons who prepared the progressive
mine closure plan and address of the executing agency who is involved in the preparation of
progressive mine closure plan
4.15.6 Mined Out Land
This area is fresh applied area so mining activities will take place subsequently that is after the
registration of lease then only this can be taken out. By proposed mine planning, the limits of pits
average 3m depth at the end of Ninth year.
4.15.7 Water Quality Management
The area constitutes almost alluvial plain without any conspicuous topographical features and
forms a part of the vast plain. The elevation of the area above mean sea level ranges from
330.20m.amsl in the south to 309m. amsl in the north with an average elevation of 320m.amsl.
the general slope of the area is north wards.
There is no flow of water in river bed in post monsoon period. Area is having 499 mm rainfall in a
year. During rainy season, catchment water flows in the river. During dry period the sand is
excavated which gets replenished to some extent during this period. No mining activities will be
carried out during rainy season when there is water flowing in the working area.
There will be no intersection of water table as working will be carried out upto 3.0 m depth only
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from surface of river bed and 9.0 m in agriculture area while the water level is 45-50 m below the
surface.
4.15.8 Air Quality Management
The proposed mining method is not likely to produce much of dust and fugitive emissions to
cause damage to ambient air quality of the area.
Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling on haul roads will be adopted to control
dust emissions.
Workers will be provided with PPE like face mask, ear plug/muffs.
Plantation will be carried out along approach roads & mine premises.
It shall be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC certificate.
4.15.9 Waste Management
As stated in mining method, there will be no OB/waste generation and there will not be any
OB/waste dumps.
4.15.10 Top Soil Management
No top soil is there in river bed mining. Therefore there will be no need to manage the top soil.
4.15.11 Infrastructure
The infrastructure facilities like site office, first-aid station, rest shelter/store, drinking water etc
will be established.
4.15.12 Disposal of Mining Machinery
Machinery is proposed on hire basis. Hence no de-commissioning of mining machinery is
proposed.
4.16 Safety & Security
Safety measures to be implemented to prevent access to excavations area by un-authorized
persons as per Mines Act 1952, M.M.R. 1961.
i. Safety measures will be implemented as per Mines Act 1952, MMR 1961, Mines Rules
1955.
ii. Provision of MMR 1961 shall be followed strictly and all roads shall be 10 m wide and
have a gradient of not more than 1 in 20.
iii. Excavation will be 3 m in river bed and 9 m outside the river bed.
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iv. Width of bench will be kept around 20.0 m for ease of operations and provide
sufficient room for the movement of equipments.
v. Protective equipment like dust masks, ear plugs / muffs and other equipments shall
be provided for use by the work persons.
vi. Notice giving warning to prevent inadvertent entry of persons shall be displayed at all
conspicuous places and in particular near mine entries.
vii. Danger signs shall be displayed near the excavations.
viii. Security guards will be posted.
ix. In the event of temporary closer, approaches will be fenced off and notice displayed.
4.17 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment
This should deal with action plan for high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence, flood,
inundation in underground mines, fire, seismic activities, tailing dam failures etc and emergency
plan proposed for quick evacuation, ameliorative measures to be taken etc. the capability of
lessee to meet such eventualities and the assistance to be required from the local authorities
should be described.
The shallow depth of activities in river bed mining will not involve any high risk accident
due to side falls/collapse.
The complete mining operation will be carried out under the Management and control of
experienced and qualified Mines Manager having Certificate of Competency to manage the
mines granted by DGMS.
All the provisions of mines Act 1952, MMR 1961 and Mines Rules 1955, RMMCR 1986 and
other laws applicable to mine will strictly be compiled with.
During heavy rainfall the mining activities will be closed.
All persons in supervisory capacity will be provided with proper communication facilities.
Competent persons will be provided FIRST AID kits which they will always carry.
4.18 Care and Maintenance during Temporary Discontinuance
In case of any temporary discontinuance due to court order or due to statutory requirement or
any other unforeseen circumstance following measures shall be taken for care, maintenance and
monitoring of conditions.
Notice of temporary discontinuance of work in mine shall be given to the DGMS as per the
MMR 1961.
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All the mining machinery shall be shifted to a safe place.
Entrance to the mine or part of the mine, to be discontinued shall be fenced off. Fencing
shall be as per the circular 11/1959 from DGMS.
Security guards will be posted for the safety and to prevent any unauthorized entry to the
area.
Carry out regular maintenance of the facilities/area detailed below in such a way as would
have been done as if the mines were operation:
Mine roads and approach roads,
Fencing on approach roads,
Checking and maintenance of machines and equipments,
Drinking water arrangements,
Mine office, first aid stations etc.
Competent persons shall inspect the area regularly
Air, water and other environmental monitoring shall be carried out as per CPCB and IBM
guidelines.
Care and upkeep of plantation shall be carried out on regular basis.
Status of the working and status monitoring for re-opening of the mines shall be discussed
daily.
In case of discontinuance due to any natural calamities/abnormal conditions, mining operation will
be restarted as early as possible after completing rescue work, restoring safety and security, repairs
of road etc.
Economic Repercussions of closure of mine and manpower retrenchments
Lease area will be granted for a period of 9 years only. As per the production programme envisaged,
at the end of lease period, still sufficient un-worked area would be left available for continuing
production activities further. Hence, no closure is planned. There will be no effect on the man
power as the persons belong to nearby villages and will have an option either to be available for
employment for the next contract/lease or do the agriculture in their fields.
4.19 Time Scheduling For Abandonment
The lease area has enormous potential for continuance of operations even after the expiry of the
awarded period. The details of time schedule of all abandonment will be given at the time of final
closer plan. Mining activities are confined to river bed. Partial replenishment of the sand being
removed from the river bed is a natural process particularly during monsoon period.
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4.20 Abandonment Cost
As at present mining is not going to be closed so abandonment cost could not be assessed. However
based on the progressive mine closure activities during the plan period, cost is assessed as given
below:
Table 4.7: Abandonment Cost
ACTIVITY YEAR RATE AMOUNT
(in
lakhs)
First Second Third Fourth Fifth
Plantation
(in no.)
5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 @ 10 Rs per
sapling+20
Rs
maintenance
cost
7.50
Plantation
(cost in Rs.)
1,50,000 1,50,000 1,50,000 1,50,000 1,50,000
Wire fencing
(meter)
500 500 500 500 500 @ of 100 Rs
per meter
2.50
Wire fencing
cost
50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
4.21 Financial Assurance
Total 160.00 ha area will be put in use up to the end of the plan period. Details of area put in use
as given below (As per circular No. 4/2006 issued by CCOM, Nagpur).
Following table has been considered for calculation for financial assurance.
Table 4.8: Calculation for Financial Assurance
S.
No.
Item Area
put on
use at
start
of plan
(Ha)
(A)
Requirement
at the end of
plan period
(Ha)
Total
area
put to
use
(Ha)
(B)
Area
considered as
fully
reclaimed &
rehabilitation
(Ha) (C)
Net area
considered
for
calculation
(Ha) D=(B-
C)
1. Area to be excavated 0.0 160.00 160.0 0.0 160.0
2. Storage for topsoil 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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3. Overburden/dumps 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4. Mineral storage 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
5. Infrastructure(Workshop,
Adm. Building & Road)
0.0 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.0
6. Green belt 0.0 25.00 25.0 25.0 0.0
7. Tailing pond 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
8. Effluent treatment plant 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
9. Mineral separation [plant 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
10. Township area 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
11. Others to specify 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 0.0 185.5 185.5 25.5 160
Total 160.00 ha area will be put in use. Against this mined out area the total financial assurance @
15000/- per ha comes out to Rs. 3,00,000/- which will be deposited in the form of surety
bond/bank guarantee.
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CHAPTER: 5
ENVIRONMENTAL MONIROTING PROGRAM
5.0 Introduction
Environmental Monitoring will be taken up for various environmental components as per
conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letter issued by MoEF & Consent to Operate
issued by the State Pollution Control Board. Compliance of same will be submitted to respective
authorities on regular basis.
5.1 Environmental Management Cell (TOR#5)
In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standards, regular monitoring
of various environmental components is necessary which will complied as per conditions. For this
the lessee M/s Om Minerals Singh has taken decision to formulate an Environment Policy of the
mine and constitute an Environmental Management Cell and committed to operate the proposed
mine with the objectives mentioned in approved Environment Policy. (Copy of approved
Environmental Policy attached as Annexure XI).
5.2 Hierarchy to implement Environment Policy
An EHS Manager will be appointed to look after all environmental issues and ensure compliance
with Environmental Clearance conditions/SPCB norms. An Assistant Manager (Environment) will
be appointed under the EHS Manager. EHS Manager will report to the Lessee directly and discuss
the non-compliance if so any. An immediate solution will be arrived to ensure compliance with
norms.
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Figure 5.1: Hierarchy of Environment System for Dealing Environmental Issues
5.3 Responsibilities for Environmental Management Cell (EMC)
The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:
Environmental Monitoring of the surrounding area
Developing the green belt/Plantation
Ensuring minimal use of water
Proper implementation of pollution control measures
Access the risk area
5.4 Monitoring Schedule
Regular Monitoring of all the environmental parameters viz, air, water, noise and soil as per the formulated
program based on CPCB and MoEF guidelines will be carried out every year in order to detect any changes
from the baseline status.
Post project monitoring will be carried out as per conditions stipulated in environmental clearance
letter issued by MoEF, consent issued by SPCB as well as according to CPCB guidelines. The lease area
is considered as core zone and the area lying within 10 km radius from the lease boundary is
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considered as buffer zone where some impacts may be observed on physical and biological
environment. In the buffer zone slight impact may be observed and that too is occasional.
Table 5.2: Post Project Monitoring
S. NO. DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF MONITORING
1. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly
2. Water level & Quality Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly
3. Noise Level Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly
4. Soil Quality Monitoring Yearly
5. Medical Check-up Half Yearly/Yearly
The following table is showing details of Post Project Monitoring program
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Table 5.3: Details of Post Project Monitoring
Attributes Sampling Measurement Method Test Procedure
A. Air Environment Network Frequency
Meteorology Wind speed Wind direction Dry bulb temperature Wet bulb temperature Relative humidity Rainfall
Minimum 1 site in the project impact area
Regularly in one season by Weather Monitoring Station
Mechanical/ automatic weather station
-
Pollutants PM10
15 locations in the project impact area (Minimum 2 locations in upwind side, more sites in downwind side / impact zone)
Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) vide MoEF circular, dated 16.11.2009
Gravimetric method -
SO2 EPA Modified West & Geake method
Absorption in Potassium Tetra Chloromercurate followed by Colorimetric estimation using P-Rosaniline hydrochloride and Formaldehyde (IS: 5182 Part - II).
NO2 Arsenite modified Jacob & Hochheiser
Absorption in dill NaOH and then estimated colorimetrically with sulphanilamide and N (I-Nepthyle) Ethylene diamine Dihydrochloride and Hydrogen Peroxide (CPCB Method).
B. Water Environment
pH, Turbidity, Colour, Odour, Taste, TDS, Total Hardness, Calcium hardness, Magnesium hardness, Chloride, Fluoride, Sulphate, Nitrates, Alkalinity, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Mercury, Cadmium, Selenium, Arsenic, Cyanide, Lead, Zinc, Chromium, Aluminum, Boron, Phenolic compounds
Set of grab samples during pre and post-monsoon for ground and surface water for 10 km distance
Diurnal and Season wise As per IS 10500- Samples for water quality should be collected and analyzed as per : IS : 2488 (Part 1-5) methods for sampling and testing of Industrial effluents Standard methods for examination of water and wastewater analysis published by American Public Health Association.
C. Noise
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Noise levels at Day & night time -Leq dB (A)
Mine Boundary, High noise generating areas within the lease
Quarterly / Half yearly As per CPCB norms As per CPCB norms
D. Soil
pH, Bulk Density, Soil texture, Nitrogen, Available Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, Electrical Conductivity, Organic Matter, Chloride
10 locations in the project impact area
Yearly/half yearly As per USDA Method As per USDA Method
E. Socioeconomic Status
Network Frequency Measurement Method Test Procedure
Demographic structure Infrastructure resource base Economic resource base Health status: Morbidity pattern Cultural and aesthetic attributes Education
Socio-economic survey is based on proportionate, stratified and random sampling method
Minimum for two phases of the project
Primary data collection through questionnaire
Secondary data from census records, statistical hard books, topo sheets, health records and relevant official records available with Govt. agencies
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5.5 Locations of Monitoring Stations
The location of the monitoring stations was selected on the basis of prevailing micro
meteorological conditions of the area like; wind direction & wind speed, relative humidity,
temperature, 15 AAQM stations was selected (including minimum 6 locations in upwind side,
more sites in downwind side / impact zone) to assess ambient air quality of the area. Noise level
monitoring will be carried out on lease boundary & in high noise generating area within the lease.
Water & soil monitoring locations will be decided on the basis of general slope of the area &
drainage pattern. Locations for the post project monitoring shall be as under-
Table5.4: Locations for the post project monitoring
S. No. Description Location
1. Ambient Air Quality Lease area, Villages in down wind direction from the Lease Boundary
3. Noise Level Monitoring Lease Boundary, High noise generating areas within the lease boundary
4. Water Level & Quality Nearby Surface & Ground water sources
Reporting Schedule during Operation of Mine
After completion of analysis, copies of all the analysis reports will be sent to MoEF Regional Office
and SPCB. Copies of the reports will be maintained in the office and will be made available to the
concerned inspecting authorities.
Table5.5: Compliance for Environmental Clearance
S.No Applicable Law/Act/Rules Project Proponent doable
1. Environmental Protection Act 1986 EC to be procured
2. Air ( Prevention & Control) Act 1981 NOC/CTO to be procured
3. Water( Prevention & Control) Act 1974 NOC/CTO to be procured
4. Water Cess Act 1977 Yearly Cess to be paid
5. Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control)
Rules 2000
Noise monitoring to be carried out as
per CPCB norms & standard to be met.
6. CPCB emission standards for DG sets Stack height as per CPCB rules to be
provided & acoustic enclosure is
compulsory, if the DG sets is used at
site.
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7. Effluent discharge standards by CPCB Treated effluent sewage shall meet
discharge standard
8. Hazardous waste (Handling &
Management) 1989
DG set waste oil is only hazardous
waste authentic shall be procured, if DG
sets is used at site or for Temporary
shelter
5.6 Detailed Budget (TOR#39)
Capital cost of the project is Rs. 75 Lakh.
Cost for Environmental Protection Measures are as: 20.50 Lakh
Cost for Socio Economic Measures is Rs 20 Lakh (As per demand)
The lessee has already allocated 5.0 lacs for Monitoring measures. The break up is given below:
Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of
environment protection measures.
Table 5.6 BUDGET ALLOCATION
S. No. Particulars Amount (In Lacs/Annum)
1. Pollution monitoring-Air, Water, Noise 2.0
2. Pollution monitoring- Water sprinkling 3.0
3. Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.5
4. Plantation including maintenance 2.5
5. Rainwater harvesting 5.0
6. Haul road and other roads repair & maintenance 3.5
7. Pre-monsoon and Post-monsoon survey for sedimentation in the river bed
2.0
Total 20.50
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CHAPTER-7
PROJECT BENEFITS
7.0 Introduction
Sand mine at Tehsil Narnaul District Mahendergarh is very much conscious of their obligations to
society at large. The management will help in overall development of the area. The project has lot of
positive factors for development & growth of local peoples.
7.1 Improvement in Social Infrastructure
The mining in the area will create rural employment. It has been observed that conditions of the
villages around mining areas are better than that of distant villages. The mining activity in the region
will have positive impact on the social economic condition of the area by way of providing
employment to the local in-habitants; wages paid to them will increase the per capita income,
housing, education, medical and transportation facilities, economic status, health and agriculture.
A detailed programme for socio economic development of the area has been framed. The salient
features of the programme are as follows-
i) Social welfare programme like provision of medical facilities educational facilities, water supply
for the employees as well as for nearby villagers will be taken.
ii) A well laid plan for employment of the local people has been prepared by giving priority to local
people.
iii) Supplementing Govt. efforts in health monitoring camps, social welfare and various awareness
programs among the rural population.
iv) Assisting social forestry programme.
v) Adoption of villages for general development.
vi) Supply of water to village nearby villages.
vii) Development of facilities within villages like roads, etc.
Other than this M/s Om Minerals proposes to incur approx. Rs.20 lacs per annum towards Corporate
Social Responsibility. The major activities shall be:
Table 7.1: Proposed Budget for Activities under Corporate Social Responsibility
S.No. Description Amount (in lacs)
1. Health check up camps 2.0
2. Surveillance programme of the workers 1.0
3. Insurance cover of workers 3.0
4. Assistance to ocal schools, scholarship to students 2.5
5. Sanitation and drinking water facilities 5.0
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6. Vocational training to persons for income generation 1.5
7. Assistance to self help groups 5.0
Total 20.00
7.2 Green Belt Development
7.2.1 Plantation
Native plants like Neem, Peepal, Mango, Shisham, Sirish, Babool, Gulmohar and other local
species will be planted.
A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover shall be adopted to
develop the green belt. It is proposed to plant 5,000 per annum no’s of native species along with some
fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the mining plan period.
7.2.2 Post Plantation Care
The survival rate is expected 80 % therefore the sapling/plants which dies will be replaced in
addition to the plants proposed above.
Post plantation care is essential for growth of vegetation. Green belt development / Plantation will be
taken up in the vicinity of river banks, along the approach roads, around Govt. building, schools.
Table 7.2: Greenbelt Programme
Year Saplings to be
planted
Survival 80% Area covered
yearly in ha
Species Place of
Plantation
I 5000 4000 5.0 Neem, Peepal,
Khejri, Mango,
Shisham,
Sirish, Babool,
Gulmohar
Along the
River banks, in
areas
restricted for
mining, roads,
in schools and
public building
and other
social forestry
programme.
II 5000 4000 5.0
III 5000 4000 5.0
IV 5000 4000 5.0
V 5000 4000 5.0
Total 25,000 20,000 25.00
7.3 Employment potential
The mining activity in the lease area will involve contractual labor. About 80 persons will be engaged
in extraction of Sand, loading of material into tractor trolleys and tipper trucks. The details are
mentioned in Chapter 2, Section 2.7.2.
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7.5 Conclusion
The management will recruit the semi-skilled & unskilled workers from the nearby villages. The
project activity and the management will definitely support the local Panchayat and provide other
form of assistance for the development of public amenities in this region. The company management
will contribute to the local schools, dispensaries for the welfare of the villagers.
Green belt development/plantation will be taken up in the mine premises, along the approach roads,
around Govt. buildings, schools.
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CHAPTER-8
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
8.1 Introduction (TOR#36)
The mine development in the ML area needs to be intertwined with judicious utilization of natural
resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative capacity of the study
area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged in the environment without
affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural
physicochemical and biological processes.
The Environment Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the
study area. This chapter covers the genesis of pollution, the principal sources of pollution, the nature
of pollution, the proposed measures required for meeting the prevailing statutory requirements of
dust & gaseous emissions, wastewater discharge characteristics, noise levels etc for environmental
management purpose in connection with the mining and mining related activities in the study area.
For attaining the desired objective of good environmental quality in the study area, several
management strategies in different phases will be proposed and evaluated.
Planned improvements including additional control measures
Fugitive dust reduction on roads and internal roads during transport of sand
Figure 8.1: Flow Chart of EMP
This section discusses the management plan for mitigation/abatement impacts and beneficial
impacts due to mining. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been designed within the
framework of various Indian legislative and regulatory requirements on environmental and socio-
economic aspects. Environmental Management plan giving the environmental protection measures at
mine to meet the stipulated norms of IBM/MOEF are detailed below.
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The lessee has already allocated 20.50 Lakh for EMP measures. The break up is given below:
Table -8.1: Break up of Environment Management Plan
S. No. Particulars Amount (in lacs)
1. Pollution monitoring-Air, Water, Noise 2.0
2. Pollution monitoring- Water sprinkling 3.0
3. Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.5
4. Plantation including maintenance 2.5
5. Rainwater harvesting 5.0
6. Haul road and other roads repair & maintenance 3.5
7. Pre-monsoon and Post-monsoon survey for sedimentation in the river bed
2.0
Total 20.50
8.2 Land Environment
Deviation from planned mining procedure can lead to soil erosion/cutting and thereby degradation of
land, causing loss of properties and degradation surrounding of landscape. Thus for environmental
friendly major mining the following control/abatement measures will be followed:
Mineral will be mined out from river bed and sufficient safety barrier should be taken during
mining.
Land use plan of mine lease area should be prepared to encompass pre-operational,
operational and post operational phases and submitted.
No tree cutting, chopping, lumbering, uprooting of shrubs and herbs shall be allowed.
Hence, there will not be any adverse impact on land environment due to the proposed
mining operations.
8.3 Air Environment Management
Mitigative measures suggested for air emission control will be based on the baseline ambient air
quality monitoring data. From the point of view of maintenance of an acceptable ambient air quality
in the region, it is desirable that the air quality needs to be monitored on a regular basis to check it
vis-à-vis the NAAQS prescribed by MoEF and in cases of non-compliance, appropriate mitigative
measures will be adopted.
In order to minimize impacts of mining on air and to maintain it within the prescribed limits of CPCB/
SPCB, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared. This will help in resolving all
environmental and ecological issues likely to cause due to mining in the area.
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During the course of mining no toxic substances are released into the atmosphere as such there
seems to be no potential threat to health of human beings.
In the mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions is from the engines of vehicles. The
reasons may be quality of fuel, improper operation of the engine, etc; proper maintenance of engines
will improve combustion process and brings reduction in pollution.
8.3.1 Control of Gaseous Pollution
In mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions is from the engines of transport vehicles.
The emissions from the diesel engines of the machinery can be controlled by proper maintenance and
monitoring of machines.
8.3.2 Control of Dust Pollution
The main pollutant in air is PM10, which is generated due to various mining activities. However to
reduce the impact of dust pollution the following steps have been taken during various mining
activities.
a) During loading operation
i) Latest loading equipment like hydraulic excavators will be used with dumpers. This reduces
the number of buckets to fill from height and thus have comparatively less dust generation.
The propagation of this dust is confined to loading point only and does not affect any person
both the operators of excavator and dumpers who will sit in closed chamber and will be
equipped with dust mask.
ii) Skilled operators will operate excavators.
iii) Avoid overloading of dumpers and consequent spillage on the roads.
iv) The operators’ cabin in the drills, dumpers will be provided with dust free enclosure and
persons working at high dust prone areas will be provided with dust mask.
b) During Transport operation
i) All the haulage roads including the main ramp be kept wide, leveled, compacted and properly
maintained and watered regularly during the shift operation to prevent generation of dust
due to movement of dumpers, and other vehicles.
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ii) Mineral carrying trucks will be effectively covered by Tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to
atmosphere.
iii) Regular Compaction & grading of haul roads to clear accumulation of loose material.
iv) Air quality shall be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone.
c) Plantation work carried out
In order to reduce air pollution in the surroundings, green belt will be developed around mines
office, mine approach road. The plantation will be done around the lease boundary.
d) Monitoring of air pollution
Periodic air quality survey will be carried out to monitor the changes consequent upon mining
activities as per the norms of Haryana State Pollution Control Board.
8.4 Noise Environment
The ambient noise level monitoring carried out in and around the proposed mine lease area shows
that ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of MoEF.
There is no drilling and blasting for mineral extraction. Noise pollution will only be due to loading
and transporting equipment. Effective steps will be taken to keep the noise level well below the
DGMS prescribed limit of 85 dbA.
8.4.1 Noise Abatement and Control
Proper maintenance of all machines is being carried out, which help in reducing generation of
noise during operations.
No other equipments accept the Transportation vehicles and Excavator & Loaders (as & when
required) for loading is allowed.
Noise generated by these equipments is intermittent and does not cause much adverse
impact.
Periodical monitoring of noise will be done to adopt corrective actions wherever needed.
Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads. The plantation minimizes propagation
of noise and also arrests dust.
8.5 Water Management
There will be no wastewater generation from the mining operations. Only wastewater generation
will be sanitary wastewater, which will be treated in septic tank followed by subsurface dispersion.
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8.5.1 Surface & Ground Water Management
Mining will neither intersect the ground water table of the area. So not at all disturbing water
environment.
The mining does not have any impact on topography and natural drainage of surrounding
area.
Rain water harvesting pits will be proposed on the mining site.
8.5.2 Waste Water Management
No waste water is generated from the mining activity of minor minerals as the project only
involves lifting/excavation of Sand and transportation directly to the consumers.
8.5.3 Water Conservation (ToR#24)
The project do not consume any process water except for drinking, dust suppression &
plantation. Plantation is proposed, which will increase the water holding capacity & help in
recharging of ground water. No artificial rainwater harvesting is proposed for the present
project.
8.6 Solid Waste Management
No solid waste is generated from the said mining operations. However, very insignificant
quantity of domestic waste is expected which will be cleared everyday by the workers.
There is no toxic element present in the mineral which may contaminate the soil.
8.7 Biological Environment
8.7.1 Floral and Faunal Environment of the Study Area
The project is only of extraction of minor minerals Sand.
There will be no significant impact of mining project on the biological diversity found in the
10 km radius of the project site.
The mining contract area is in non-forest land where presence of fauna is very rare. No
endangered species of fauna is found in and around contract area. As such, there will be no
adverse impact of the mining activity on fauna around the mining contract area.
To study the floral and faunal diversity of the 10 km radius a detailed Biological study has
been carried out and suggested mitigation measures are proposed therein so that there will
be no impact on the biological diversity of the forests falling in the proximity of the site.
8.7.2 Plantation/ Green Belt Development (TOR# 28, 32)
Plantation is an important sink of air pollutants including noise. Green Cover in mining area
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not only helps in reducing pollution level, but also improves the aesthetics and beneficially
influence the microclimate of the surrounding.
It also attracts the animals to re-colonize the area when the mine is abandoned. However
Plantation may be developed with plant species suitable to the area.
The species, selected for Plantation should have rapid growth, evergreen, large crown volume
and small/ pendulous leave with smooth surface. In mining project Plantation will be
developed along the approach roads. Thick Plantation will work as a pollutant arrestor,
reduces floods as well as avoids the situation of erosion of soil during monsoon season.
8.7.2.1 Green Belt Development
The lease area is in the river bed devoid of any vegetation. Mining activities will not cause any harm
to riparian vegetation cover as the working will not extend beyond the 20.0 m offset left against the
banks in the river. Land on both sides is the private agriculture land. Link road from the active zone
pass through the areas. It is proposed to have plantation on both sides of the roads as greenbelt to
provide cover against dissemination. Plantation will also be carried out as social forestry
programme in villages, school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat/State authorities.
Native plants like Neem, Peepal, Khejri, Mango and other local species will be planted. A suitable
combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover shall be adopted to develop
the greenbelt.
It is proposed to plant 25,000 no’s of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal
trees during the plan period.
Table 8.1: Greenbelt Programme
Year Saplings to be planted
Survival 80% Area covered yearly in ha
Species Place of Plantation
I 5000 4000 5.0 Neem, Peepal, Khejri, Mango, Shisham, Sirish, Babool, Gulmohar
Along the River banks, in areas restricted for mining, roads, in schools and public building and other social forestry programme.
II 5000 4000 5.0 III 5000 4000 5.0 IV 5000 4000 5.0 V 5000 4000 5.0 Total 25,000 20,000 25.00
8.8 Socio-Economic Environment (TOR#35)
8.8.1 Management Plan for Socio-Economic Environment
In general, socio-economic environment will have positive impact due to the mining project in
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the area.
The deployed laborers will be from nearby villages only as these people are mainly dependent
upon such mining activities.
In order to further improve the socio-economic conditions of the area, the management will
contribute for development works in consultation with local bodies.
The lessee has already allocated Rs 20 Lakh (As per demand) for Socio Economic Measures.
Table 8.3: CSR Activities
S.No. Description Amount (in lacs)
1. Health check up camps 2.0
2. Surveillance programme of the workers 1.0
3. Insurance cover of workers 3.0
4. Assistance to local schools, scholarship to students 2.5
5. Sanitation and drinking water facilities 5.0
6. Vocational training to persons for income generation 1.5
7. Assistance to self help groups 5.0
Total 20.00
8.8.2 Cost of EMP measures
Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of
environment protection measures.
Table 8.4: Cost of Environment Protection
S. No. Particulars Amount (in lacs)
1. Pollution monitoring-Air, Water, Noise 2.0
2. Pollution monitoring- Water sprinkling 3.0
3. Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.5
4. Plantation including maintenance 2.5
5. Rainwater harvesting 5.0
6. Haul road and other roads repair & maintenance 3.5
7. Pre-monsoon and Post-monsoon survey for sedimentation in the river bed
2.0
Total 20.50
8.8.3 Cost for Biodiversity Conservation
The total budget for biodiversity conservation will be 13 Lacs spread over 5 years that will be
expenditures in various activities which are described below;
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Table 8.5: Budget for conservation of Biodiversity
S.No. Item for conservation Rs in Lakh
1
Plantation activities on project study area in core and
Buffer zone with consultation to forest Department
(Planting of 5,000 plants each year for 5 years)
@ 10 Rs per plant
2.5
2 Maintenance of plants for 5 conjugative years including
Casualty replacement @ 20 Rs per plant per year 5.0
3 Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.5
3 Training and Awareness programme
(25,000 each year for 5 years) 1.5
4 Wildlife Monitoring
(25,000 each year for 5 years) 1.5
Total 13.0
8.9 Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety professionals develop and coordinate safety and health systems and
strategies within organizations. They identify workplace hazards, assess risks to employee health and
safety, and recommend solutions. Increasingly, Health and Safety Professionals are also responsible
for many of the environmental aspects of their workplace. As this profession matures there is an
increased emphasis on risk management strategy and on the development of workplace culture.
Occupational Health and Safety professionals in the minerals industry may perform the
following tasks:
The collection of minor minerals from the Sand mine does not cause any occupational ill
effects.
Except fugitive dust generation there is no source which can show a probability for health
related diseases and proper dust suppression will control dust generation and dispersion.
Dust masks will be provided to the workers working in the dust prone areas as additional
personal protective equipment.
The occupational health hazards have so far not been reported.
Awareness program will be conducted about likely occupational health hazards so as to
have preventive action in place.
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Any workers health related problem will be properly addressed.
Periodical medical checkup will be conducted.
Promote occupational health and safety within their organization and develop safer and
healthier ways of working;
Help supervise the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible
causes and recommend remedial action;
Develop and implement training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on
health and safety practices and legislation;
Coordinate emergency procedures, mine rescues, fire fighting and first aid crews;
Communicate frequently with management to report on the status of the health and safety
strategy and risk management strategy, and Develop occupational health and safety
strategies and systems, including policies, procedures and manuals.
Table 8.6: Budget for Occupational Health and Safety of the workers
Items Capital Cost Recurring Cost
Personal Protective Equipments (Mask, Gloves,
Goggles)
1.00 0.30
Ambulance on rent 1.50 0.80
Medical Checkup facility and first aid facilities 2.50 1.0
Total 5.00 2.10
8.10 Conclusion
As discussed, it is safe to say that this mining project does not cause any significant impact on the
ecology of the area as there are no major polluting sources except the dust generated during loading
of mineral. Besides this adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the various
pollutants within permissible limits.
Plantation development will be carried out in the mine premises, along the approach roads, around
Govt. buildings, schools. It will prove an effective pollution mitigate technique, and help avoid soil
erosion during monsoon season.
Employment opportunities will be provided to the locals only as providing extraction of minerals
from the mine site is the only prevailing occupation for them for their livelihood.
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CHAPTER-9
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
9.1 Introduction M/s Om Minerals has proposed mining of minor mineral viz. River Sand (ML Area – 364.54 hect.) at
Tehsil Narnaul and District Mahendergarh (Haryana).
This project is categorized under Category “A” of EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 as it is
over an area of 364.54 Ha for mineral River Sand {Category 1(a)} as well as Haryana-Rajasthan
Interstate boundary at a distance of 3.6 km from the mine lease area.
The Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease was granted to M/s Om Minerals through, Sh. Sunil Mittal,
H.No. 1, Sector-15, Sonipat by Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana vide letter No.-
Glg/Hy/MGR/Cont/Unit-3/2013/147 dated 03.01.2014 (Annexure I) for mining of river sand
(Minor Mineral) with production capacity of 16,00,000 TPA or 0.8 Million cubic meter over an area of
364.54 ha in Tehsil Narnaul, Dist-Mahendergarh, Haryana for 9 years.
9.2 Location of the Project The mining lease area is located on river Krishnawati at Tehsil- Narnaul District -Mahendergarh
(Haryana) location of the site has been shown in Fig 2.1.The project falls in the:
STATE DISTRICT TEHSIL TOPOSHEET NO. AREA
Haryana Mahendragarh Narnaul H43W4, 54A/1,
G43D13
364.54 Ha
LATITUDE 27°51’49.5”N 28°02’53.03”N
LONGITUDE 76°04’28.21”E 76°08’29.32”E
Details of the Project
A Lease Area Details
Lease Area 364.54 Ha
Type of Land River bed
Topography Undulating
Site Elevation Range Ranges from 309 to 330.20 m RL
B Cost Details
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Cost of the project 75 Lacs
Cost for EMP 20.50 Lacs
Cost of CSR 20 Lacs
Occupation Health and
Safety
5 Lacs
Biodiversity Conservation 13 Lacs
C Details of Environmental Setting
Ecological Sensitive Areas
(National Park, Wild Life
Sanctuary, Biosphere
Reserve, Reserve/ Protected
Forest etc.) within 10 km
radius
There is no National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, and Biosphere
within 10 KM distance from the lease area.
Only Reserve Forests and Protected Forests are present in the
study area which are as follows:
Particulars Distance from the
ML Boundary (in
km)
Direction from
the ML Boundary
Reserve Forest
Narnaul R.F. 1.8 NW
Rasulpur R.F. 7 W
Protected Forest
Balupura P.F. 2.9 SW
Baneti P.F. 3.3 S
Mina ka Nangal P.F. 6.0 SW
Kharju P.F. 7.2 SW
Archaeological Important
Place
None within 10 km radius of the project
Nearest Town Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km towards W direction
Nearest major city with
200000 population
Mahendergarh at a distance of 1.0 km.
Nearest Railway Station Narnaul (Western Railway Rewari – Phulera Section) - 3km
Nearest National Highway SH-14 (10 km)
Nearest Airport IGI Airport New Delhi (113 km) towards NE direction
Seismic Zone Zone IV
9.3 Mining The method of mining proposed is by open cast Semi Mechanized system of working. The bench
height would not be kept greater than the statutory provisions of the prevailing Act i.e. Mine Act 1952
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& RMMCR 1986. The width of the benches would in no case be less than the height of the bench.
Benches of 3m height and width around 20.0 m have been planned. The mining will be started from
edge of the mineralized area. The Required Barrier along the Mining lease boundary shall be kept
7.5m.
Table 9.1 Details of Mining
Table 9.2: Details Showing Year Wise Production of Mineral*
Year Production (MT)
Overburden waste
First 16,00,000 Nil
Second 16,00,000 Nil
Third 16,00,000 Nil
Fourth 16,00,000 Nil
Fifth 16,00,000 Nil
*Source: Approved Mining Plan By Mines & Geology Department, Haryana Govt 9.4 UTILITIES AND SITE FACILITIES
Water Requirement
Total water requirement for the mining project is 25 KLD. The water will be required for the
suppression of the dust, plantation & domestic purpose.
S. No. Particulars Details 1. Method of Mining Opencast semi mechanized mining (No drilling &
blasting) 2. Mineable reserves 1,56,65,590 MT
3. Proposed production 16,00,000 MTPA
4. Elevation Range of the mine site From 309 to 330.20 m amsl
5. Bench height Riverbed- 3m from river bed level
6. Bench width (Average) Around 20 m which is more than the height of the bench.
7. Total Lease Area 364.54 Ha
8. Replenishment of the area Excavated area will get replenished naturally subsequently during heavy rain/flood every year.
9. Validity of lease 9 Years
Total excavated Area at end of life of mine
160.00 Hect.
10. No. of working days per anum 280
11. Total Cost of the Project Rs 75 lakh
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Infrastructure
The workers are mostly locals living in the close proximity of area and will work in shifts during day
time only thus there is no requirement of major infrastructural facilities at the site.
One temporary rest shelters with amenities like drinking water and toilets facilities etc. will be
provided to workers at the site.
9.5 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 9.5.1 Air Quality Management
The proposed mining method is not likely to produce much of dust and fugitive emissions to cause
damage to ambient air quality of the area.
Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling on haul roads will be adopted to control
dust emissions.
Workers will be provided with PPE like face mask, ear plug/muffs.
Plantation will be carried out along approach roads & mine premises.
It shall be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC certificate.
9.5.2 Water Management
No waste water will be generated from the mining activity of minor minerals as the
project only involves lifting of Sand to river bank.
There will be no intersection of water table as working will be carried out upto 3.0 m
depth only from surface of river bed and 9.0 m in agriculture area while the water level is
45-50 m below the surface.
9.5.3 Noise Management
Periodical monitoring of noise will be done.
No other equipments except the Transportation vehicles and Excavator (as & when required)
for loading will be allowed at site.
Noise generated by these equipments shall be intermittent and does not cause much adverse
impact.
Plantation will be carried out along approach roads. The plantation minimizes propagation of
noise and also arrest dust.
9.5.4 Solid Waste Management
There is no solid waste generation.
Mining will be restricted to river bed only, where there is no top soil, hence stacking &
utilization of top soil is not envisaged.
There will be no overburden dumps inside or outside the mine lease area.
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9.5.5 Occupational Health & Safety All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at time of
appointment and at least once in a year. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance
of all employees as per the rules will be carried out.
Dust masks will be provided as additional personal protection equipment (helmet & Safety
Shoes) to the workers working in the dust prone area.
Workers are informed, kept aware and trained about occupational health hazards, due to such
activities and preventive measures.
No, occupational health hazards is reported till date from this activity.
A capital Budget of Rs 2.0 lakhs for health check up and 3.0 lakhs for insurance cover are proposed
in EMP.
9.5.6 Plantation Development and Program
The local species will be planted with consultation of local forest department /horticulturist
and follow the CPCB guidelines.
9.5.7 Benefits of Mining
The overall impact on the socio economic environment will be positive as the deployed
laborers will be from nearby villages only and these people are mainly dependent upon such
mining activities.
Therefore Sand mining project of M/s Om Minerals will offer the opportunities of better
employment, infrastructure and other basic amenities. This will lead to a better social and
economic life of the nearby villagers.
Mining of minor minerals (River Sand) is a constant source of revenue generation to the State
Government. It also ensures constant supply of building material to the society as well as
creates several opportunities of employment to the traditional mining tribes of the State who
are purely dependent upon the process of mining.
In view of the above, the mining of River Sand at river “Krishnawati” is justified.
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