EIA REPORT FOR MINING OF STONE ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED MINOR MINERALS AT KHERIBATTAR PLOT-2, TEHSIL- DADRI DISTRICT-BHIWANI, HARYANA

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1 EIA REPORT FOR MINING OF STONE ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED MINOR MINERALS AT KHERIBATTAR PLOT-2, TEHSIL- DADRI DISTRICT-BHIWANI, HARYANA PROJECT PROPONENT M/s. ASD-RKC J.V. 40, Laxmi Nagar, Near Sub City Centre, Hiran Magri, Sector-8, Udaipur (Rajasthan) PREPARED BY MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. QCI/NABET Accredited EIA Consultant at S.No.78 as per List of Accredited consultant Organizations/Rev.43/July.08, 2016 and MoEF &CC & NABL approved Laboratory 805, Vishal Bhawan, 95 Nehru Place, New Delhi , PH /95/96, Fax / , Environment Division, D-36, Sector-6, Noida , U. P., Ph , Fax , website:

2 Table of Contents List of Figures... 7 List of Tables... 8 List of Annexure CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION PREAMBLE GENERAL INFORMATION ON MINING OF MINERALS ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE TERMS OF REFERENCE POST ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE MONITORING GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT Figure 2: Pictures of Mine Site Project Importance Regulatory Compliance Environmental Sensitivity of the Project CHAPTER-2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION GENERAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT Location Details Leasehold Area GEOLOGY Regional Geology Local Geology DRAINAGE PATTERN MINERAL RESERVES METHOD OF MINING Mining Parameters Extent of Mechanization Drilling Table 9:- Drilling Details Loading Equipment, Haulage and Other Mining Machinery Drilling and blasting Parameters: ASD-RKC J.V. 1 INTRODUCTION

3 2.7.1 Blasting Parameters: Type of Explosives Storage of explosive SOLID WASTE GENERATION EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL WATER REQUIREMENT GENERAL FEATURES POST MINING LANDUSE EXCAVATION SCHEDULE CHAPTER-3: DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT GENERAL Study Area Methodology Adopted for Generating Baseline Data LAND ENVIRONMENT Methodology for Baseline Data Generation Methodology Adopted For Thematic Data Extraction From The Satellite Imageries: Land Use/ Land Cover Pattern of the Study Area Physiography Seismicity of the Area SOIL ENVIRONMENT Methodology for Baseline Data Generation WATER ENVIRONMENT Water Consumption & Sources Methodology for Baseline Data Generation Water Quality AIR ENVIORNMENT Meteorology Methodology for Baseline Data Generation Ambient Air Quality Free Silica NOISE ENVIRONMENT Methodology for Baseline Data Generation Noise Quality Traffic Density ASD-RKC J.V. 2 INTRODUCTION

4 3.7 Biological Environment Methodology for Baseline Data Generation Flora of the Core zone Flora of the Buffer zone: Faunal diversity of the study Area: Presence of Eco-sensitivity zone: SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT Approach & Methodology Adopted Concepts & Definition Description of the Study Area Buffer Zone Core Zone Study Area Occupation Pattern Infrastructural Facilities and Amenities in the Study Area CHAPTER 4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES GENERAL LAND ENVIRONMENT Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures SOIL ENVIRONMENT... Error! Bookmark not defined Anticipated Impacts... Error! Bookmark not defined Mitigation Measures WATER ENVIRONMENT Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures AIR ENVIRONMENT Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures NOISE ENVIRONMENT Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures ASD-RKC J.V. 3 INTRODUCTION

5 4.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures SUMMARY OF IMPACTS ON SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT SOLID WASTE Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT Anticipated Impact Mitigation Measures CHAPTER-5: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES GENERAL ALTERNATIVE FOR MINE LEASE ALTERNATIVE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER PARAMETERS CHAPTER-6: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULE MONITORING OF VARIOUS PARAMETERS Slope Failure Drainage Blasting Effects Afforestation Air Quality Monitoring Water Quality Monitoring Noise Quality Monitoring Occupational Health & Safety REPORTING SCHEDULE OF MONITORING DATA CHAPTER-7: ADDITIONAL STUDIES GENERAL ITEMS IDENTIFIED BY THE PROJECT PROPONENT ITEMS IDENTIFIED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY ITEMS IDENTIFIED BY THE PUBLIC AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS RISK ANALYSIS AND PREVENTIVE/CORRECTIVE MEASURES NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) ASD-RKC J.V. 4 INTRODUCTION

6 8 CHAPTER-8: PROJECT BENEFITS GENERAL CHAPTER-9: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN GENERAL AIR ENVIRONMENT WATER ENVIRONMENT NOISE ENVIRONMENT BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Conservation Plan Scientific classification GENERAL DESCRIPTION HABITAT Habitat PEAFOWL BEHAVIOR FOOD HABIT CONSERVATION AND RELATIONSHIP WITH MAN CONSERVATION STATUS THREATS Wildlife Management Plan Objects of management: Block plantation Bamboo plantation: Promote Plantation Fire line: Protection & fire prevention incentive: Biodiversity monitoring: Contour trenches Awareness promotion: Measures within the plant area: Human wildlife conflict: LAND USE PLANNING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COST OF ENVIRONMENT CONTROL MEASURES ASD-RKC J.V. 5 INTRODUCTION

7 9.13 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER-10: SUMMARY & CONCLUSION CHAPTER-11: DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED ASD-RKC J.V. 6 INTRODUCTION

8 List of Figures Figure 1: 5km Radius Buffer Map Figure 2: Pictures of Mine Site Figure 3: General Location Map of Mine Lease Area Figure 4: Environmental Sensitivity Map of the Study Area Figure 5: Khasra Map of Mine Site Figure 6: Corner Coordinate Map of the Mine Lease Area Figure 7: Schematic Flowchart of Sand, Bajri, Boulder Mining Process Figure 8: 10km Study Area Map Figure 9: Methodology Use for Land-use Classification & Mapping Figure 10: Land-Use/Land-Cover Map of the Study Area Figure 12: Seismic Zone Map of Haryana (Source: BMTC) Figure 13: Monitoring Locations Map Figure 13: Wind Rose at Project Site to be replashed Figure 14: Ambient Concentration of PM 10 in Study Area Figure 15: Ambient Concentration of NO 2 in Study Area Figure 16: Ambient Concentration of SO 2 in Study Area Figure 17: Habit disturbance of flora in study area Figure 18: Faunal Distribution of study area Figure 19: Demographic Structure of the study area Figure 20: Social Structure of the study area Figure 21: Literacy Status of the Study Area Figure 22: Occupational Pattern of study area Figure 23: Medical Facilities Figure 25: Educational Facilities Figure 26: Drinking Water Facilities Figure 26: Isopleth of PM 10 Concentration in 1km radius from the Mine Site Figure 28: Environment Cell of Project ASD-RKC J.V. 7 INTRODUCTION

9 List of Tables Table 1: Point-Wise Compliance of Prescribed ToR Table 2: Generic Structure of EIA Report Table 3: Environmental Sensitivity (within 10km study area) Table 4: Salient Features of the Proposed Project Table 5: Aerial Distance of Important Features from Mine Site with Direction Table 6: Coordinates of Mine Site Table 7: Geological Reserve Table 8: Machinery Requirement Table 9:- Drilling Details Table 10:- Details of machinery and performance Table 11:- Excavator category and capacity Table 12: Equipment Details Table 13: Quantity of Diesel / Energy fuel Consumption per day Table 14:- Blasting Parameters Table 15: Manpower Requirement Table 16: Manpower Requirement for Machinery Table 17: Landuse at the end of 5 year Table 18: Land Use Pattern of the Study Area Table 19: Details of Soil Monitoring Locations Table 20: Methodologies Used for Soil Analysis Table 21: Soil Quality Analysis Results Table 22: Location of Water Monitoring Station Table 23: Ground Water Quality Analysis Results Table 24: Surface Water Quality Analysis Results Table 25: Wind Direction Details for Windrose Diagram Table 26: Frequency Distribution of Wind for Windrose Diagram Table 27: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations Table 28: Techniques Used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Table 29: National Ambient Air Quality Standards Table 30: Ambient Air Quality at AQ Table 31: Ambient Air Quality at AQ Table 32: Ambient Air Quality at AQ Table 33: Ambient Air Quality at AQ Table 34: Ambient Air Quality at AQ Table 35: Ambient Air Quality at AQ Table 36:- Ambient Air Quality at AQ Table 37:- Ambient Air Quality at AQ Table 38: Results of Free Silica in μg/m Table 39: Details of Noise Monitoring Locations Table 40: Ambient Noise Quality Standards in respect of Noise Table 41: Ambient Noise Quality of the Study Area Table 42: Average Data of Traffic Density at Different Location Table 43:- List of flora in core zone Table 44: List of flora recorded in buffer zone Table 45: List of Mammal recorded in buffer zone ASD-RKC J.V. 8 INTRODUCTION

10 Table 46: List of avifauna recorded in study area Table 47: List of Reptiles recorded in buffer zone Table 48: List of fishes recorded around mine lease area Table 49: List of Amphibians reported in study area Table 50: List of villages in the study area Table 51: Demographic Profile of the study area Table 52: Social Structure of the study area Table 53: Literacy Status of the Study Area Table 54: Occupational Pattern of the study area Table 55: Medical Facilities Table 56: Educational Facilities Table 57: Drinking Water Table 58: Predicted Incremental Concentrations of PM10 in Study Area Table 59: Alternatives Considered During EIA Study Table 60: Proposed Environmental Monitoring Programme Table 61: Greenbelt Programme Table 62 :-Financial forecast Table 63: Proposed Cost of Environmental Monitoring Table 64: Proposed Cost of Environment Management List of Annexure Anexxure No. Annexure- I Annexure- II Annexure- III Annexure- IV Annexure- V Annexure- VI Annexure-VII Description Terms of Reference (ToR) Prescribed by MoEF Letter of Intent Approved Mine Plan Environment Policy NOC from Forest Department regarding noninvolvement of forest land, Arawali range & Authenticated list of Flora & Fauna of the study area. Approved Conservation Plan Laboratory Report for analysed parameters ASD-RKC J.V. 9 INTRODUCTION

11 1 CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 PREAMBLE Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is the management tool to ensure the sustainable development and it is a process, used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making. It is a decision making tool, which guides the decision makers in taking appropriate decisions for any project. EIA systematically examines both beneficial and adverse consequences of the project and ensures that these impacts are taken into account during the project designing. It also reduces conflicts by promoting community participation, information, decision makers, and helps in developing the base for environmentally sound project. The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, through its EIA notification number SO1533(E) of September 14 th, 2006 and its subsequent amendments later under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, classified the projects under two categories A ( 50 ha) and B1 ( 25 ha & <50 ha). Category-A projects (including expansion and modernization of existing projects) require Environmental Clearance from Central Government (Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi) while Category-B projects are considered by State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), constituted by MoEF&CC, New Delhi. If in case, any category B project attracts the General Condition given in the EIA notification, it shall be treated as category A and will be considered at MoEF&CC, New Delhi. In order to assess the likely impacts arising out of the project, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is undertaken, which will be followed by preparation of a detailed Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to minimize those adverse impacts. 1.2 GENERAL INFORMATION ON MINING OF MINERALS Minerals are non-renewable natural resources essential for mankind and backbone of economic growth of any country. The progressive industrialization and infrastructural activities has led to increased demand and resulting in large scale production of minerals. Haryana had been facing serious problems regarding availability of construction material due to mining operations lying closed in the state since March The demand of crushed stone in the area is increasing day by day both for private construction activities and infrastructure development by the government agencies. The state government has launched several projects of road construction, road widening, bridge construction and buildings for offices, school and other social activities. The proposed mine will be an important source of construction in the nearby markets. The proposed project will provide employment generation through development of the associated ASD-RKC J.V. 10 INTRODUCTION

12 down-stream industry i.e. stone-crushers, screening plants, transport services etc. and will also serve as source of revenue for the Haryana State. Thus, the extracted stone from the mining lease area after crushing contribute to the development of infrastructure and prosperity of the area/region. 1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE As per the Gazette Notification dated 14 th September, 2006 and its subsequent amendments later, the proposed project of areaa ha comes under Category B1 1(a) (mining lease area < 50 hectare) - {Mining of Minerals}. Therefore, project will be considered at SEAC, Haryana. A 5km radius buffer map from the mine site boundary indicating environmental sensitivity within that zone is given below in Figure-1. Figure 1: 5km Radius Buffer Map

13 1.4 TERMS OF REFERENCE The application for obtaining ToR of the proposed project of Kheribattar Plot No.2 Stone Mine of M/s ASD-RKC J.V. located at Village-Kheribattar, Tehsil-Dadri of District-Bhiwani in the State of Haryana was submitted to SEAC Haryana on and the same was considered in the 125 th Meeting scheduled to be held on The committee prescribed the ToR for EIA studies of the proposed project vide letter no. F.No.HR/SEAC/206/525 dated (Copy enclosed as Annexure-I). The point-wise compliance of the ToR is given in Table-1 as under:- Table 1: Point-Wise Compliance of Prescribed ToR S.No. ToR POINT COMPLIANCE OF ToR 1. Year-wise production details since 1994 should be given, clearly stating the highest production achieved in any one year prior to 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 Proposed project is a new mine allotted to M/s ASD-RJC J.V. No production from the mine lease area has been carried out by the project proponent. Mining will start only after getting Environmental & other statutory clearances. 2. A copy of the document in support of the fact that the Proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine should be given. Mine lease has been allotted in the name of M/S ASD-RJC J.V. her vide Letter of Intent (LOI) no. DMG/HY/ML/Kheribattar- 2/2015/8562 dated by Mining Engineer, Mines & Geology Department, Haryana (Copy of same attached as Annexure-II). ASD-RKC J.V. 12 INTRODUCTION

14 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. All the documents including approved mining plan and EIA are compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its management and mining technology. Lessee Name: M/s ASD RKC J.V, Mine Lease Area: Ha Production: Lac tonnes per annum Waste Generation & Management: soil dump yard shall be maintained for stacking the top soil. It is also proposed a stack yard for mineral in case of emergency or downfall in sales. Mining Technology: Manual opencast method with drilling and blasting. 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). Ecological Features of the study area are shown in map given in Figure-2, of Chapter-1. All the corner coordinates of mine lease area have been marked/ superimposed on high resolution imagery which is shown in Figure:-6 of Chapter 2. Land-use/land-cover map clearly indicating forest land, waste land, agricultural land, water bodies and settlement, is shown in Figure:-10 of Chapter Does the company have a well laid down M/s ASD RKC J.V has well laid down ASD-RKC J.V. 13 INTRODUCTION

15 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/ 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. 6. Issues relating to Systematic Mine Development, Mine Safety & Stability in case of open cast working, blasting study etc.should be detailed. The proposed safeguard measures in each case should also be mentioned.daily explosive consumption and its legitimate storage are to be assessed. Adequate mitigating measures based on scientific studies in respect of blast induced ground vibration flying fragment and air blast are to be taken along with requisite precaution. Environmental Policy approved by Board of directors. Details of Environment policy and hierarchical system / administrative order of the Company to deal with the environmental issues are given in Section 9.12 of Chapter 9. Copy of Environmental Policy is encosed as Annexure-IV. Mining will be carried out by manual opencast method with drilling and blasting as per mining plan approved by Indian Bureau of Mines. There is only topsoil as overburden and will be stacked seperately. The average bench height will be 3m. Bench width and height will be 9m*6.5m. The sides of the benches will have slopes at a safe angle of 80 to the horizontal. Moreover, all Safety standards/ safeguards will be implemented as per Guidelines prescribed by Director General of Mines Safety. Details of Blasting and Drilling are given in Section 2.7 of Chapter -2. ASD-RKC J.V. 14 INTRODUCTION

16 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. 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. 9. Mineral resource and reserve in terms of UNFC are to be given duly supported by adequate representative plans and sections. Ultimately mineable limit should also be marked over geological plan & sections. Details of the land for any Over Burden Dumps outside the mine lease, such as extent of land area, distance from mine lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any, should be given. 10. A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should be provided, confirming the The study area comprises of 10.0km zone around the mine lease periphery as shown in the study area Map which is given in Figure-8 of Chapter-3. No solid waste will be generated. No municipal waste other than domestic sewage shall be generated, which shall be disposed into septic tank followed by soak pits. A map delineating all the features such as Forests, Agricultural Land, Grazing Land, Wildlife Sanctuary and National Parks etc. has been prepared and given in Figure-10 of Chapter-3. Land use classification of 10km radius study area around the mine site, is as given in Table-18 of Chapter-3. Mineral resource and reserve in terms of UNFC are to be given duly supported by adequate representative plans and sections discuss in chapter-2 of the EIA Report. The mine lease land which will be used for Stone mining purpose is government waste land and does not include any forest ASD-RKC J.V. 15 INTRODUCTION

17 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 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. land in it. Proposed project site is existing Stone mine lease granted by State Government in The mine lease area is government waste land. Stone mining is proposed in existing mine lease only. There is no forest land involved in the allotted lease area of the project. NOC from Forest department is attached as Annexure- V. 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.other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 should be indicated. 13. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details, should be given. Proposed project site is existing Stone mine lease only. As per the Socio-economic survey and census data, no scheduled tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers, as per the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, have been identified. The vegetation in the RF/PF area is given in Section-3.7 of Chapter-3 of EIA report and a detailed list of Flora is attached as ASD-RKC J.V. 16 INTRODUCTION

18 Annexure V. 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. 15. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger / Elephant Reserves/Critically Polluted Areas/Aravalli (existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated, supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance, 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. 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 There is no wildlife sanctuary or other protected sites within the study area. Details of fauna existing within the study area are given in Section 3.7 and Table 44 in Chapter-3 of EIA report. Anticipated impact of mining on the same along with suggested mitigation measures is incorporated in Section 4.7 of Chapter - 4 of EIA report. There is no National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors; Tiger/Elephant Reserves/Critically Polluted Areas/Aravalli (existing as well as proposed) exists within 10 km radius of project area. Detailed biological study has been carried out in the study area by Functional Area Expert of Ecology and Biodiversity, and the same has been given in Section-3.7 of Chapter-3 of EIA report. ASD-RKC J.V. 17 INTRODUCTION

19 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 furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost. 17. Proximity to Areas declared a 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 certification 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. 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 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 Mine lease area does not fall under Critically Polluted or under the Aravali Range. As per the Socio-Economic Survey, no R&R Plan is envisaged; as there is no displacement of people from their respective areas. However, M/s ASD RKC J.V. realizes its responsibility towards community and environment. ASD-RKC J.V. 18 INTRODUCTION

20 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 (PM 10, SO 2 and NO X ), 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 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. 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 Primary baseline data has been generated for the post-monsoon season for a period of three months. The results of the same have been incorporated in the tabular form in Chapter-3. Results and details of monitoring is given at the following places: S.No Section Name Section No. i. Land Environment 3.2 ii. Soil Environment 3.3 iii. Water Environment 3.4 iv. Air Environment 3.5 v. Noise Environment 3.6 vi. Biological Environment 3.7 vii. Socio-Economic Environment 3.8 Mineralogical Composition of PM 10 shows that silica content of PM 10 is <0.1 µg/m 3. In order to predict the particulate emissions, Aermod model version 8.6 was used to predict changes in air quality i.e., maximum ground level concentration (GLCs) of PM 10 due to the mining activity. The inputs required for the model are:- Hourly meteorological data ASD-RKC J.V. 19 INTRODUCTION

21 contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map. 21. The water requirement for the Project, its availability and source should be furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided. Freshwater requirement for the Project should be indicated. 22. Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the Project should be provided. 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. 24. Impact of the project on the water quality, both surface and groundwater should be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, if any required, Source data Receptor data Programme control parameters Results have been indicated in Table-58 and the same has been shown in the form of isopleths in Figure-26 of Chapter-4 of EIA/EMP report. 10 KLD of water will be required. Detailed water balance is given below: Breakup of water Requirement of water (KLD) Domestic 2 Dust Suppression 4 Green Belt 4 Development Total 10 The water for the proposed project will be met through private tanker supply. No ground water will be extracted for this project. Water requirement shall be fullfilled by tanker water supply. Therefore clearance from competent authority is not required. The rain water collected in the pits after spell of rain will be used for plantation and dust suppression. At the end of life of mine, excavated area will be used as a rain water pit. The impact on water quality on both surface and ground water is negligible as Stone mining activity does not generate any waste-water. ASD-RKC J.V. 20 INTRODUCTION

22 should be provided. 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 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. 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. 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. Details for working depth and groundwater level are given in Section 9.3 of Chapter-9. Working will not intersect groundwater table, hence a detailed Hydro Geological Study is not required. Water requirement will be met by tanker supply therefore permission from Central Ground Water Authority for pumping of groundwater is not required. There is no major water body or any other seasonal drainage channel or nallah existing in the lease area. Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table has been given in Section 9.3 of Chapter 9. A time bound Progressive Greenbelt Development Plan has been given in Section 9.4 of Chapter-9. ASD-RKC J.V. 21 INTRODUCTION

23 29. Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the Project should be indicated. Projected increase in truck traffic as a result of the Project in the present road network (including those outside the Project area) should be worked out, indicating whether it is capable of handling the incremental load. Arrangement for improving the infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government) should be covered. 30. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the mine workers should be included in the EIA report. Transportation of Stone is proposed by trucks/dumpers. Existing road network will be sufficient and able to handle the increased load. Nearest highway is SH-17 and SH-20 with current vehicle plying capacity of 22 trucks/hr. The predicted increase in traffic is 11 trucks/day or 2-3 truck/hr (max) in both the highway the truck routes diverted, which is expected to have an insignificant impact on the existing capacity of roadways. Site facilities which will be provided by M/s ASD RKC J.V are given in Sub-Section of Chapter-2. Following infrastructure facilities shall be provided for the mine workers:- Mine Office; Rest Shelter; Blasting shelter; Drinking water facilities; Workshop & Stores; First-aid station; Conservancy facilities. Sanitation facility However they will be improved further. 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. 32. A Time bound Progressive Mine Closure Plan shall be prepared in a tabular form Details of post-mining land-use are given in Section-2.13 of Chapter-2. Plantation will also be carried out as social forestry programme in villages, school and ASD-RKC J.V. 22 INTRODUCTION

24 (indicating the linear and quantative 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, Phasewise plan of restoration of land degraded by mining 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. 33. Occupational Health impacts of the Project should be anticipated and the proposed preventive measures spelt out in detail. Details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP. 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. 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. the areas allocated by the Panchayat/ State authorities. Native plants like Neem, Pipal, Khejri, Ber and other local species will be planted. Details of Occupational health impacts & medical examination schedules are given in Section 9.8 of Chapter 9. Public health implication of the project and related activities for the population in the impact zone should be systematically evaluated and the proposed remedial measures should be detail in Section 9.11 in Chapter-9 Socio-economic measure provided by the company for the local community is given in Section-9.11 of Chapter Detailed environmental management Environmental Management Plan has been ASD-RKC J.V. 23 INTRODUCTION

25 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. 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. 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. 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. 40. 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. 41. Details of excavation schedule & sequential mining plan to be indicated including depth of mining on year to year basis in terms of MSL. 42. River bed mining proposal should be in consonance with the sand mining guide given in Chapter-9. Public Hearing of the proposed project was conducted on The details of public hearing has been incorporated in in Chapter-7. No litigation is pending against the project. The Total cost of project is 4230 lakh and EMP cost is 54 lakh to be given in Chapter-9. It has been given in Chapter-4 of the EIA Report. It has been given in Chapter-2 of the EIA Report. The proposed project is stone mining project. ASD-RKC J.V. 24 INTRODUCTION

26 line given by Ministry of Environment & forest of climate change of Govt of India. Annual excavation proposed should never exceed the replenishment rate 43. The baseline data shall be collected so as to represent the whole mine lease area. 44. Letter from the State Govt. of Forest Department that the Mining Lease Area (MLA) does not fall under forest land category and Aravali Plantation. 45. Details of countinous monitoring stations for Ambient Air Monitoring to be carried out in each block in the core zone area. The ToR issued directed to incorporate the baseline data in the EIA Reported generated form November, 2015 onwards. The letter has been issued from the state govt. of Forest Department that the mining lease area (MLA) does not fall under forest land category and Aravali Plantation dated November 3, 2015 and is attached as Annexure-V. The details are discussed in Chapter Disaster management Plan It is incorporated in Section-7.5 of Chapter Project Proponent shall furnish all the analysis/testing reports of water, air, soil, noise etc using the MoEF/NABL accredited laboratories. All the original analysis/testing report should be made available during appraisal of the project. 48. Details of outcome of the court case in CWP No 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. All testing reports of water, soil, air, noise using the MOEF & CC/NABL accredited laboratories are incorporated in EIA report and all original analysis/testing reports jhas been attached as -VII. The LoI issued by Mining Engineer, Mines & Geology Department, Haryana vide letter no. DMG/HY/ML/Kheribattar- 2/2015/8562 dated for a period of 12 years. (Attached as Annexure-II) 49. Impact of all existing mines on the As the Mine lease area land belongs to waste land and it will be converted into ASD-RKC J.V. 25 INTRODUCTION

27 present land use in the study area 50. Details of other Associated minor minerals need to provided. industial mining land so, there is no major impact on the land use. Only Stone mineral is to be excavated. 1.5 POST ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE MONITORING The project management will submit a half yearly compliance report in respect of stipulated prior Environmental Clearance terms and conditions on 1 st June and 1 st December of each calendar year. The latest such compliance report will be displayed on the website of the concerned regulatory authority. 1.6 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT In terms of EIA Notification of the MoEF&CC, New Delhi dated 14 th September 2006, and its subsequent amendments later, the generic structure of the EIA report is as under in Table-2. The EIA report has been prepared with compliance of Mining of Minerals guidance manual prescribed by MoEF&CC, New Delhi. Table 2: Generic Structure of EIA Report Chapter No. Title 1. Introduction 2. Project Description 3. Description of Environment 4. Anticipated Environment Impact & Mitigation Measures 5. Analysis of Alternatives 6. Environment Monitoring Programme 7. Additional Studies 8. Project Benefits 9. Environment Management Plan 10. Summary & Conclusion 11. Disclosure of Consultants ASD-RKC J.V. 26 INTRODUCTION

28 1.7 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT M/s ASD-RKC J.V., is a private company which has registered office in 40, Laxmi Nagar, near Sub-City Centre, Hiran Magri, Sector-8, Udaipur (Rajasthan). It is the lease holder of mine lease comprising of Khasra Nos. 139, 140, 141min measuring 42.01ha which is granted by Mining Engineer, Mines & Geology Department, Haryana vide letter no. DMG/HY/ML/Kheribattar-2/2015/8562 dated for a period of 12 years (Refer Annexure-II). It intends to mine stone along with associated minerals from the lease area for captive use in proposed stone crushing and screening units of 500 ton/hr capacity within the lease area. 1.8 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The project has been proposed for an annual production of Lac tonnes of stone by opencast mechanized method in hill slope. Existence of old working pit & dump in the lease area reveals that mine has already been worked out in the past. The shape of the pit shows that systematic mining was done. An undertaking by project proponent has been given mentioning that systematic and scientific mining will be done in compliance to EIA and Mine Plan during the lease period. No solid waste in the form of overburden or mineral reject is anticipated as the entire mineral to be excavated will be saleable. Drilling & blasting is required as the mineralized bed is hard & compact. Mining will be done upto ultimate pit level of 50m below ground level with final bench dimensions of 9mx6.5m with intermediate safety berm of 8m. The general water table around the lease area is at 63 meters below ground. Mining will be strictly carried out 5 m above the ground water level. Mine site pictures are given in Figure-2. General Location Map of project site is enclosed as under in Figure-3: ASD-RKC J.V. 27 INTRODUCTION

29 Figure 2: Pictures of Mine Site

30 Figure 3: General Location Map of Mine Lease Area ASD-RKC J.V. 29 INTRODUCTION

31 Project Importance Keeping in mind the growing pace of infrastructure & real estate industry in the state of Haryana & other nearby states like U.P. Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR etc. & the persistent shortage of material due to closure of mines since 2010, demand of stone has increased by almost 50% approximately. The mineral (stone along with associated minor minerals) extracted from Kheribattar Plot No.-2 Stone Mine is expected to cater the demand of various associated downstream industry i.e. stone-crushers, screening plants, transport services etc. which will lessen the demand supply gap of infrastructural units like building construction, roads & highways development etc. Regulatory Compliance Letter of intent by the Mines & Geology Department, Haryana has been issued to ASD- RKC J.V. vide letter no. DMG/HY/ML/Kheribattar-2/2015/8562 dated for a period of 12 years. (Refer Annexure-II) Mine Plan has been approved by the Department of Mining & Geology, Haryana, Chandigarh vide letter no. DMG/HY/MP/Kheribattar2/2015/448 dated for a period of 5 years from the execution of lease deed. (Refer Annexure-III) Certificate from DFO Bhiwani dated has been issued regarding noninvolvement of forest land in mine site. (Refer Annexure-V) Conservation Plan for Schedule-I Species has been approved by Chief Wildlife warden of Haryana. (Refer Annexure-VI). Environmental Sensitivity of the Project Environmental sensitivity of the project which includes important ecological features and social infrastructures within 10km radius from the mine lease periphery is given below in Table-3 and shown in a map in Figure-4. ASD-RKC J.V. 30 INTRODUCTION

32 Table 3: Environmental Sensitivity (within 10km study area) S.No. Areas Name / Identity 1. Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value No Aerial distance (within 10 km) Proposed project location boundary Nil 2. Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons Wetlands, watercourses or other No Nil water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3. Areas used by protected, No Nil important or sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4. Inland, coastal, marine or No Nil underground waters 5. State, National boundaries No Nil 6. Routes or facilities used by the SH km, N public for access to recreation or SH km, SW other tourist, pilgrim areas 7. Defense installations No NA 8. Densely populated or built-up area Charkhi Dadri 9.0 km, NE 9. Areas occupied by sensitive manmade land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10. Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (Ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11. Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (Those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (Earthquakes, subsidence landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) Sangwan Hospital Govt. High School Kheri Bura Hanuman Mandir Charkhi Dadri No No 9.0 km, NE 3.4 km, NE 4.3 km, SW 8.0 km, NE Nil Nil The lease area falls under Seismic Zone-II, which indicates low possibility of earthquake. Further, landslide, flooding and extreme climatic conditions, which could cause the project to cause environmental problems, are not reported for the area. ASD-RKC J.V. 31 INTRODUCTION

33 Figure 4: Environmental Sensitivity Map of the Study Area ASD-RKC J.V. 32 INTRODUCTION

34 2 CHAPTER-2: PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 GENERAL The Letter of intent has been issued to M/s. ASD-RKC JV by Director of Mines & Geology, State Govt. of Haryana, Chandigarh vide Memo No. DMG/HY/ML/Kheribattar-2 /2015/8562 dated 21/10/2015 for Mining of Stone along with Associated minor minerals in Kheribattar-2 over an area of hectares in Tehsil Dadri district Bhiwani, Haryana for a period of 12 years. The applicant is involved in the mining business for last many years. The applicant can invest necessary funds for the scientific and systematic development of mines including land rejuvenation and progressive reclamation programme and other measures necessary to protect the quality of the environment and human health etc. The project proponent will fulfill the conditions stipulated by the Department of Mines & Geology, Haryana required under Haryana Minor Mineral Concession Rules, Furthermore, mining of mineral is no doubt essential for industrial growth and for providing better standard of living. But, in order to maintain the balance in the eco-system and sustainability of the mining area and the nearby areas a scientific mining scheme and progressive mine closure plan is required. Therefore, the same is prepared as per the guidelines for the mining plan/mining scheme covering all-important aspects required in respect of minor minerals. 2.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The project proposal has been proposed for extraction of Lac tonnes per annum of stone along-with associated minor minerals from an area of 42.01ha of mine lease at Khasra Nos. 139, 140, 141min falling in plot no.-2 of Village-Kheribattar, Tehsil-Dadri of District-Bhiwani in the State of Haryana. As per EIA notification, 2006 and its subsequent amendments later, the project activity has been categorized as B1 as the mine lease area is <50ha. The mine lease area is a hilly slope which is a government land. The lease area does not include any forest land or land of any national park/sanctuary etc. The mining will be done by opencast mechanized method in hill slope. Existence of old working pit & dump in the lease area reveals that mine has already been worked out in the past. The shape of the pit shows that systematic mining was done. No solid waste in the form of overburden or mineral reject is anticipated as the entire mineral to be excavated will be saleable. Mining will be done upto ultimate pit level of 50m below ground MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 33 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

35 level with final bench dimensions of 9mx6.5m with intermediate safety berm of 8m. The general water table around the lease area is at 63 meters below ground. Mining will be strictly carried out 5 m above the ground water level. Some of the salient features of the project are given below in the Table-4. Table 4: Salient Features of the Proposed Project Project Name Kheribattar Plot No.-2 Stone Mine Area ha Capacity Lac TPA New/Expansion/Modernization New Mine Category B1 Land Use Govt. waste land Toposheet Number 53-D/2 Elevation 381 m AMSL (highest) & 250 m AMSL (lowest) Seismic Zone Zone-II (As per 1893:2002) Method of Mining Open-cast Manual Minerals to be Mined Stone along with associated minerals Life of Mine 12 years After use of Mined Mineral It will be sold with the permission of State Government Water Demand 10 KLD Sources of Water Tanker supply Man Power 182 No of Working Days In A Year 300 Location Details Mine site is located in Plot No.-2 of Village-Kheribattar, Tehsil-Dadri, District Bhiwani, and Haryana. The mining site is well connected through road network; the mine is located in the revenue estates of Villages Kheribattar in Distt. Bhiwani, Haryana and is about 15 Kms from Charkhi Dadri, District Bhiwani. The lease area lies between the latitudinal parallel falling in the survey of India Topo Sheet No. 53-D/2. Figure-5 shows khasra map of the mine lease area and Table-5 shows distance of important features from the mine site along with direction. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 34 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

36 Table 5: Aerial Distance of Important Features from Mine Site with Direction Features Name Aerial Distance (in km) Airport IGI, New Delhi 117km, E Railway Station Charkhi Dadri Railway Station 13km, NE State Highway SH-17 5km, NW SH-20 3km, N Gegraophical location of mine lease area is covered under Survey of India Toposheet No. 53- D/2. Geographical location of the mine stretch is given below in Table-6 and Figure-6 shows corner coordinate map of the mine lease area. Table 6: Coordinates of Mine Site S. No. Latitude Longitude MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 35 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

37 Figure 5: Khasra Map of Mine Site MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 36 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

38 Figure 6: Corner Coordinate Map of the Mine Lease Area MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 37 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

39 Leasehold Area There is no perennial river passing through the mine lease area. Physiographically the lease area is consists of Hilly terrain. The lease area does not have any water body. There are dry nalahas 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 either into local Johars or in agriculture fields. 2.3 GEOLOGY Regional Geology The geological formation met within the district are ferruginouschiastolite schist associated argillaceous rocks of Aravalli group, Alwarquartzite of Delhi system, malani suite of volcanics of lower Vindhyanage, Older alluvial deposits of Quaternary age and Aeolian sands of recent age the out crops are, however, limited to small parts of the district, Older aluvium occurs extensively in the area consisting of inter-bedded, lenticular, interfingering deposits of gravel sand,soil, clay and Kanker mixed in various proportions. The youngest formations are Aeolian deposits, which are unconsolidated surface sands covering large area in the western part of the district, these deposits occur as sand dunes at the surface and consist of sands.ground water occurs in alluvium and Aeolian sands and under lying jointed and fractured hard rock formations also form the aquifers, in alluvium, sands, silt, kankar and gravel form the water bearing zones. In-shallow aquifers zones, ground water occurs underwater table conditions whereas in the deeper zones, confined/semi -confined condition exist, hard rocks comprising of Aravalli group of rocks, Malani suite of volcanics and Alwar Quartzites of Delhi system are water bearing but have yet not been explored thoroughly. Regionally the area belongs to the Alwar Series of Delhi Super Group. The regional stratigraphic sequence in Mohindergarh and Bhiwani District is as follows: Delhi System Ajabgarh series Alwar series Rialo series : Biotite-schist, phyllites, quartzite and impure biotitic limestones and calciphyres. : Quartzites, arkose, conglomerates and mica-schists with bedded lavas. : Rialo limestone and Rialo marble, quartzite Local Geology The different formations of the area belong to Alwar Series of Delhi Super Group. The following sequences have been observed in the area. Alluvium MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 38 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

40 Quartzite (Road metal and masonry stone ) The description of different formation found in the area is as under QUARTZITE (BUILDING STONE) This type of formation covers the major part of the hills in the area. It is reddish, bluish and gray in color, semi friable to hard and fine grained in nature. Quartzite occurs mostly as building stone extending over the entire length and width of the lease area. STRUCTURE The general strike of quartzite is N E to S W with dips of 450 to 600 due East. The strike and dip of the quartzite bands is not uniform since there are structural disturbances. The entire lease area is prominently marked by outcrops of building stone. Moreover, the area has undergone quartzite (building stone) mining in the past; therefore, no fresh exploration to prove the geological reserves was required as abundant pits of quartzite have prominently exposed across the formation. 2.4 DRAINAGE PATTERN The hill is mainly sloping both east and west direction. Initial mining shall be mainly above the general ground level with only one side of the pit having slope along hill and other side will remain open. Such situation do not warrant any water accumulation as natural drainage will be available from the other open side of the pit. However, as the mine progresses and mining continue below the general ground level as envisaged during later part of lease period, the mining area will become a depression, which may warrant accumulation of water during rainy season. A scheme is proposed to prevent the accumulation of such water. 1) Garland drainage as shown in the mine plan (Plate no 5-9) shall be made all round the pit to prevent the entry of surface/ rain water inside the pits. 2) All the benches will be provided with mild inward slope to keep the benches in drained condition. Provision of sumps is provided as shown in Plate No 5-9. The lowest bench shall be slightly sloped towards the sump so that the entire drain water goes to the sump. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 39 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

41 3) The working faces will be advanced with a mild upward gradient to facilitate the drainage. The water shall be gradually drained from the upper most bench to the lowest bench and then ultimately to the sump. 4) Similarly in the ultimate pit position, large sump will be provided at the pit bottom to accumulate drained water as well as direct rain water. 2.5 MINERAL RESERVES It is proposed to extract Lac tonnes of stones annually or approximately 27, 220 tonnes per day considering total number of working days to be 300. Mineral reserves during the lease period Total geological mineral reserves and mineable reserves of the proposed mine site are given below in Table-7. After leaving the no mining area which is 7.5m along the mine boundary, the yearly production of stone is estimated and given below. Table 7: Geological Reserve Section Cross Length Bulk Proved Probable Possible Line sectional area Density AA ,72,36,000 90,00,000 45,00, BB ,73,35,000 97,50,000 48,75, CC ,27,02,500 73,91,250 36,95, DD ,09,72,500 60,95,250 30,47, TOTAL 9,82,46,000 3,22,36,500 1,61,18,250 Total Geological Reserves Proved Deposit Probable Possible Proved Geological Reserves Available Mineable Reserves Life of Mine = MT = Million tone = Above ground level + 50 m from Ground level = 30mt below from proved contact = 15mt below from probable contact = 98 million Tonnes = 78 Million Tonnes = 12 Years MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 40 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

42 Proposed Production Per Annum = 98 million T/12 years = million T Per Annum (81.66 Lac T/ Annum) Yearwise production details are given below: I Year : 70 lac T II Year : 70 lac T III Year : 75 lac T IV Year : 80 lac T V Year : lac T 2.6 METHOD OF MINING As per Environmental Impact Assessment guidance manual for - Mining of Minerals released by MoEF&CC - the project is a surface mining. Typical operations involved in a surface mining is shown in the Figure-7 given below: Site Preparation Haul Road Drilling & Blasting Excavation of Mineral Loading of Mineral Transportation of Mineral Figure 7: Schematic Flowchart of stone Mining Process Mining of stone and associated minor mineral shall be accomplished by open cast mining means. The entire mining operations proposed are mechanized. Apart from mining, the loading and transportation up to stack yard shall be done mechanically. It is proposed to load the mineral to trucks/dumpers directly to be sent to the destinations and mineral is not usually put up in the stack yard to avoid the double handling. In the present operation the bench height shall be 9m. Each bench will advance one by one. While carrying out the mining operations in accordance with the above provision the overall pit slope shall be maintained the 49 the mineral bearing rocks being hard and compact. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 41 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

43 The general water table around the lease area is at 63 meters below ground. Mining will be strictly carried out 5 m above the ground water level. Therefore mining will not intersect groundwater table. All precautions and safety measures will be taken during mining. Piezometer will be installed and regular monitoring will be done to check water table. Mining Parameters Final Bench Height and width : 9mx6.5m Intermediate safety berm : 8 m Working Bench Width : 15-20m Overall Ultimate pit slope ; 49 O Bench Alignment and bench slope : Parallel to each other; 80 0 Face length : All along the strike length Depth of pit (Below General Ground) : 50 m Blast hole diameter : mm Inclination of blast hole : Vertical Width of Haul Road : 12m Gradient of haul Road : 1 in 16 Extent of Mechanization Presently no mining is carried out in the allotted area, so there is no machinery deployed for mining operations. To achieve the desired production, as proposed in the five year mining plan period, the following machinery given in Table-8 is proposed to be deployed for stone mining. Table 8: Machinery Requirement S.No. Equipment Size Nos 1 Hydraulic Excavator for Loading of mineral 2.8 to 3.2 cum 10 2 Rock breaker (Hydraulic Excavator) as substitute to 1.6 cum 2 secondary blasting 3 Rear dumpers for transportation of mineral from mine 25T 35 to destination 4 Drill Machine with compressor of 365 cfm capacity mm 6 5 Track chain Dozer 350 HP 1 6 Pay loader (General Purpose, loading etc.) 145 HP 1 7 Crane 40T 1 8 Tyre handler Water sprinkler 10 KL 2 MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 42 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

44 10 Mobile Maintenance van 1 11 Tractor 50hp 1 12 Tractor mounted compressor 1 Description for the calculation of adequacy and type of machinery and equipment proposed to be used in different mining operations are enumerated below:- Targeted Production= 81, 66,000 MT per Annum Working days per annum = 300 Production per day = 27,220 MT 2.7 Details regarding Drilling Process Table 9:- Drilling Details Drilling Parameters Details Tonnage of mineral excavated per hole 9m x 4m x 5m x 2.5= 450 T No. of holes required per day 27,220 T/450 T = 60 Total meter age of drilling/day 45 holes x 9m = 540 m Capacity of each drill machine 10 m per hour or 60 m per shift or 120 m per day no of drill machines Drilling required per day/capacity of drilling per day = 540/120 = 4.5 say 5 Nos of drill machine Thus, It is proposed to use drill machines of mm dia. As per the production target of about 27,220 MT (10,888 M 3 per day) it is estimated that about 60 holes of 9 m depth per day (540 m per day) will be required to maintain the proposed production targets. Therefore at least 5 drill machines of higher drilling rate (10 m/hour) with availability of 75% of time as well and 80 % utilization hours will be required. Sr.no Table 10:- Details of machinery and performance Details 1 A machine can drill total of meters in a shift m 2 Total drill meters required per day 540 m 3 Total no of machines required per day % consideration for maintenance and spare capacity Total no of machines required (5.4 say 6) 6 Loading Equipment, Haulage and Other Mining Machinery Hydraulic Excavator:- The productivity of excavator is decided based on the following consideration i.e. two shifts per day working and 300 days in a year. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 43 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

45 Table 11:- Excavator category and capacity Excavator Category Capacity A Diesel Hydraulic shovel 3.2 m 3 B Fill Factor 90 % C Tonnage Factor 2.50 D Availability of excavator 80 % E Utilization of excavator 80% For arriving at the rate of production per hour in case of the mine under reference, the following formula is applicable: Q= C x F x T x BD x BF/Tc Where Q= Per hour handling of excavator in T C= Bucket Capacity in cubic metres = 3.2 cum F = 0.90 T = Time in seconds = 3600 Bf = Operating efficiency = 0.90 BD = Blasted Mass = 1.4 Thus Q = Tc = Time cycle per pass at 90 degree swing = 45 seconds 3.2 x 0.9 x 3600 x 1.4 x 0.90/45 = 290 T per Hour Per Excavator per Day Output = Hourly capacity of excavator x effective hour per day = 290 x 12 = 3480 T Therefore No of Excavators required = Total Handling per day/handling by excavator per day = 27,220 / 3480 = 7.82 say 8 Nos Hauling Equipment: For calculation of number of dumpers, it is the lead from the mine to the destination which will determine the no of dumpers. Based on calculations, it is established that total 35 Nos of 25 MT capacity dumpers would be sufficient to execute the rated production at an average lead of 1.5 MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 44 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

46 Km (one way with average speed of dumper 20 Kmph) However, including the standby equipment; total requirement of dumper works out to be 40 Nos. of 25 MT capacities. Hydraulic Rock Breaker: To minimize the secondary blasting and to contain the accidents due to fly rocks, it is proposed to deploy Hydraulic rock breakers for breaking of big boulders generated consequently upon primary blasting, at working face site. Thus, the total population of the equipment and other ancillaries as per above assumptions and calculations, are summarized in below table:- Table 12: Equipment Details S.No. Equipment Size Nos 1 Hydraulic Excavator for Loading of mineral 3.2cu.m 10 2 Rock breaker (Hydraulic Excavator) as substitute to secondary blasting 3 Rear dumpers for transportation of mineral from mine to destination 1.6 cum 2 25T 35 4 Drill Machine with compressor of 365 cfm capacity mm 6 5 Track chain Dozer 350 HP 1 6 Pay loader (General Purpose, loading etc.) 145 HP 1 7 Crane 40T 1 8 Tyre handler Water sprinkler 10 KL 2 10 Mobile Maintenance van 1 11 Tractor 50hp 1 12 Tractor mounted compressor 1 Requirement of Diesel for operations of Heavy Earth Moving Machines and ancillary equipment Table 13: Quantity of Diesel / Energy fuel Consumption per day S. No. Machine Details of Diesel requirements Consumption of Diesel (in ltr.)/per day 1. Dumper (Considering diesel consumption by the dumper is 3 km / ltr.) Total Diesel consumption / 35 Dumper = 50 x 35 = 1750 ltr ltr MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 45 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

47 Excavator Dozer& Payloader Wagon Drill/ Air Compressor Hourly Consumption = 15ltr / Shovel/ excavator 10hour diesel consumption = 15x 12x10= 1800 ltr. Diesel consumption 12ltr / hr 10 hrs diesel consumption = 12 x10 = 120ltr x2= 240 No. of Compressor- 6 compressors Diesel consumption by 6 compressors in 10 hour working = 6 x15 x 10 = 900 ltr. 1800ltr. 240 ltr 900 ltr. 6. Explosive Van 40ltr 7. Maintenance Van 60ltr 8. Water Tanker 60ltr 9. Light Vehicles 30ltr Total Diesel requirements 4880 ltr / day 2.8 Drilling and blasting Parameters:- Blasting Parameters:- Following parameters were considered for proper and adequate blast design. Drilling Selection of Hole Diameter Required Production Terrain Material Characteristics Type and Size of Excavating and Hauling Equipment Bench Height Explosives Type and Size Burden and Spacing Stemming Timing/Delays Scaled Distance (Peak Particle Velocity) Weather and Atmospheric Conditions Time of Day For mining of building stone drilling and blasting is required. The job of drilling and blasting is of continues nature MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 46 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

48 Considering the time frame of mining and total requirement of material, the daily mineral production works out to be 27,220 MT (8000 cum). The above target will be utilized to frame the pattern and size of blast. The blasting parameters are described as below. Table 14:- Blasting Parameters Item Values Bench height (m) 09 Hole depth (m) (including sub-grade drilling) 10 Burden (m) 4.0 Spacing (m) 5.0 Volume (m 3 ) 4x5x9= 180m 3 Tonnage yield (t) 180x2.5=450 T Powder Factor (assumed) Charge per hole (kg) 8t/kg of explosive 450 T/8 = Kg Total quantity of rock to be Broken per day (ton) Explosive required for blasting per day Blasting Frequency ( Every day ) 1 Explosive required per blast per day 81,66,000 t/ 300 days = 27,220 TPD 27,220/8 =3403 kg 3403 kg No. of holes per day 27,220 t (Production/day)/450 t (Tonnage per hole)=60.48 say 60 Holes No of holes per blast 60 Type of Explosives High Explosives: ANFO/Emulsion Primer charge (20% of charge per hole) column charge 80 % of charge per hole Initiation System and minimum charge per delay Delay milliseconds delay detonators Drilling pattern Firing pattern staggered V pattern Secondary Blasting Large sized fragments should be reduced to acceptable size by drilling shallow holes ( m). The pattern will be as follows Depth of hole m MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 47 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

49 Diameter of holes Diameter of explosive Quantity of explosive Firing pattern 38 mm 25 mm 65 gms Instantaneous Secondary blasting is proposed but it will be minimized by deploying hydraulic rock breaker for breaking large size stone/boulders. 2.9 Storage of explosive Both primary / mass blast and secondary blasting will be carried out in the mines. Keeping in view the consumption of explosive, one permanent magazine for storage of explosives (10 T capacities) and storage of initiation system will be arranged. All statutory provisions as under the Explosive Act and modifications thereof are proposed to be followed. Or alternatively tie up with a explosive supplier maintaining an explosive magazine with Licence to Purchase, Sell and Use. This agency can bring explosives (sell) as per requirement and use in the project premises. This system will avoid construction of explosive magazine in mine premises 2.10 SOLID WASTE GENERATION Solid Waste Generation & its Disposal: No overburden/solid waste shall be generated except for the topsoil from the proposed mining and allied activities. Topsoil will be stacked separately and will be utilized for plantation purpose EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL About 182 workers including skilled, semi-skilled & unskilled shall be engaged through project proponent for extraction of stone and loading and handling of stones in mining area, besides, watch and ward and plantation activity with proper maintenance. Breakup of manpower is given as follows: Table 15: Manpower Requirement S. No. Designation No. s 1 Project Manager / I Class Mines Manager 1 2 Assistant Managers (Shift Manager) 2 3 Mining Foreman 2 3 Mining Mate cum Blaster 2 4 Mechanical Engineer 1 MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 48 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

50 5 Mechanical Foreman 1 6 Diesel hydraulic shovel operator 24 7 Front End Loader Operator 2 8 Rear dumpers operators 80 9 Drill operators 5 10 Track chain Dozer operators 1 11 Project Manager / I Class Mines Manager 1 Thus total strength of managerial and operative staff shall be 121. The statutory personnel shall be deployed as per provisions of Mines Act, 1952 and latest DGMS circulars. In addition following manpower shall be arranged through suitable mode for related mining works, operations of ancillary equipment, handling of explosives and management of environment cell. Table 16: Manpower Requirement for Machinery 1 Crane 1 2 Heavy duty tow truck 1 3 Tyre handler 1 4 Water sprinkler 2 5 Maintenance van driver 2 6 Tractor operator/driver 2 7 Tractor compressor operator 2 8 Mechanic/Helpers/labour 25 9 Crusher Engineer 3 10 Crusher Foreman 2 11 Crusher Operation & Maintenance Staff WATER REQUIREMENT Water requirement for drinking, green belt and dust suppression purpose will be 10 KLD, which will be met from tanker supply. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 49 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

51 2.13 GENERAL FEATURES Facilities which will be required at the mine site during operational phase are described below: Mine Office: Proper site services such as first-aid, attendance record, complaint box and telephone facility will be provided to the workers. Workshop: Temporary workshop for storage and maintenance of hand equipments will be made. Security: Security guards will be deployed at the mine site. Rest Shelter: Rest shelter along with first-aid station complying with all the provisions of Mines Rules will be constructed temporarily in the lease area itself. Sanitation Facility: temporary sanitation facilities will be provided to workers during operational phase of mining. Drinking Water Facility: Arrangement of water will be done separately for drinking purpose of workers POST MINING LANDUSE Landuse after 5 years of mining is given belowin Table-17: Table 17: Landuse at the end of 5 year Sr. No. Particulars Present land use (ha.) At the end of 5 th year (ha.) 1. Pits Dump Road Plantation Infrastructure Un-worked/unused Total At the closure of mine, mined out pits will be reclaimed as water reservoir and green belt will be developed around the mine lease EXCAVATION SCHEDULE Extraction of Lac TPA of stone from the mine site will be done on annual basis with effect from 1 st October to 31 st May for 5 years. Working hours shift will be of 8 hours during day time only. Number of working days will be 300 in a year. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 50 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

52 3 CHAPTER-3: DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT 3.1 GENERAL Collection of baseline environmental data of the project influenced area helps to predict the magnitude of impacts that are likely to be caused due to proposed activity of project. It also helps to identify critical environmental attributes required to be monitored during and after the proposed improvements. This chapter presents a regional background to the baseline data at the very onset, which will help in better appreciation of micro-level field data, generated on several environmental and ecological attributes of the study area. The baseline status of the project on environment is described section wise for better understanding of the broad spectrum conditions. Field monitoring studies to evaluate the baseline status of the project site were carried out covering December Febuary 2016, with CPCB guidelines. Environmental data has been collected with reference to proposed mine for:- a) Land Environment b) Soil Environment c) Water Environment d) Air Environment e) Noise Environment f) Biological Environment g) Socio-economic Status Study Area Study area for proposed mine s baseline study covers the total area within 10 km radius from the mine lease periphery. Further the study area has been divided into two zones namely, Core Zone and Buffer Zone. Core zone comprises of the mine lease area within the mine lease boundary while the area around the mine lease periphery covering 10 km radius area constitutes the Buffer Zone. Map showing study area of the proposed project is given below in Figure-8: MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 51 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

53 Figure 8: 10km Study Area Map MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 52 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

54 Methodology Adopted for Generating Baseline Data The methodology for conducting the baseline environmental survey considered the guidelines given in the EIA Manual of the MoEF&CC. Baseline information with respect to Land, Water, Air, Noise, Biological and Socio-economic quality status in the study area were collected by conducting primary sampling / field studies during post-monsoon season December Febuary Secondary data has been obtained from published sources, and various government agencies. The characteristics of baseline status of study area with respect to the parameters are then discussed. 3.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT Since the mining is carried out by opencast mechanized mining method, studies on land environment of eco-system play an imperative role in identifying susceptible issues and taking appropriate action to uphold ecological equilibrium in the region. The main objective of this section is to provide a baseline status of the study area covering 10km radius around the proposed mine site so that temporal changes due to the mining activities on the surroundings can be assessed for future. Methodology for Baseline Data Generation Land use / Land cover map preparation, Base map creation; Geometric and Radiometric correction of satellite image has been processed using ERDAS Imagine 9.2 and ArcGIS 9.3 Software. The methodology used for present LU/LC of study area is shown in Figure-9 and is detailed below: Figure 9: Methodology Use for Land-use Classification & Mapping MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 53 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

55 Methodology Adopted For Thematic Data Extraction From The Satellite Imageries: ERDAS image processing software and ArcGIS Software were used for the project. Erdas 9.2 Image Processing Software was used for digital processing of the spatial data. Digital image processing techniques were applied for the mapping of the land use/land cover classes of the provided area from the satellite data. The methodology applied comes under following steps: Image Extraction: Satellite imageries were obtained and a sub set for the Area of Interest was created through ERDAS image processing software. Geo-Rectification: Geometric correction includes correction for geometric distortions due to sensor, earth geometry variations and conversion of the data to real world coordinates (e.g. Latitude and Longitude) on the Earth s surface. The satellite imagery was geometrically rectified with reference to the geo-referenced toposheets and vector data, Image Enhancement: Image enhancement is one of the important image processing functions primarily done to improve the appearance of the imagery to assist in visual interpretation and analysis. Various options of image enhancement techniques were tried out to get the best image for visual interpretation. Histogram equalized stretch enhancement techniques was applied to the imagery of the study area for better interpretation of different features in the satellite imagery. Classification: Satellites images are composed of array of grid, each grid have a numeric value that is known as digital number. Smallest unit of this grid is known as a pixel that captures reflectance of ground features represented in terms of Digital number, which represent a specific land features. Using image classification technique, the satellite data is converted into thematic information map based on the user s knowledge about the ground area. Hybrid technique has been used i.e. visual interpretation and digital image processing for identification of different land use and vegetation cover classes based on spectral signature of geographic feature. Spectral signature represents various land use classes. Image interpretation keys are developed based on image characteristics like color, tone, MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 54 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

56 size, shape, texture, pattern, shadow, association etc which enables interpretation of satellite images for ground feature. Training sites are then assigned based on their spectral signature and interpretation elements. Land use/land cover Map has been broadly classified into five classes namely Agriculture, Forest Land, Built-up Area, Water Bodies and Waste Land and all other land uses have been categorized in others class. Using image classification algorithm land use map is then generated. Land Use/ Land Cover Pattern of the Study Area The existing land use pattern of the study area based on the latest satellite imagery is given in Table-18 as follows and is shown in Figure-10: Table 18: Land Use Pattern of the Study Area S. No. Feature Area in Hectare Area in % 1 Open Agriculture Settlement Vegetation Water bodies Waste Land Total Area MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 55 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

57 Figure 10: Land-Use/Land-Cover Map of the Study Area MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 56 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

58 Physiography The district consists of flat and level plain interrupted from place to place by cluster of sand dunes, isolated hillocks and rocky ridges. A few isolated rocky ridges elevated sharply from the plain occur in the siouth central portion of the district. The lease area is consists of Hilly terrain. The lease area does not have any water body. There are dry nalahas 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 either into local johars or in agriculture fields. Seismicity of the Area Many parts of the Indian subcontinent have historically high seismicity. Seven catastrophic earthquakes of magnitude greater than 8 Richter scale have occurred in the western, northern and eastern parts of India and adjacent countries in the past 100 years. By contrast, peninsular India is relatively less seismic, having suffered only infrequent earthquakes of moderate strength. The main seismogenic belts are associated with the collision plate boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates. The project site as well as study area lies in Zone-III of Seismic Zoning Map Figure-12, and thus can be said to be located in an area of moderate seismic hazard by national standards. Hence the risk of earthquake at the site persists. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 57 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

59 Figure 11: Seismic Zone Map of Haryana (Source: BMTC) 3.3 SOIL ENVIRONMENT Soil is the largest pool of terrestrial organic carbon. Soil may be defined as a thin layer of earth s crust, which serves as a natural medium for the growth of plants. It is the environmental sieve that controls the fate of contaminants, and directs water in the various pathways of the hydrologic cycle. The soil characteristics are mainly classified into three groups which include physical, chemical and electrical properties. For studying soil quality of the region 6 samples were collected to assess the existing soil conditions in and around the area. The study area has medium sandy loam. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 58 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

60 Methodology for Baseline Data Generation The soil survey was carried out to assess the soil characteristics of the area. For studying soil quality of the region, 6 samples were collected from 4 different locations in the study area (in and around the mine lease area) to assess the existing soil conditions. Distance and direction of soil sampling station from the mine site have been given below in Table-19: Table 19: Details of Soil Monitoring Locations S. No. Code Village Distance (km) Direction 1 S1 Maihra 2 NW 2 S2 Kaliana 1.5 ESE 3 S3 Kheribattar 2.5 N 4 S4 Agriculture field near mine site 0.1 S The samples were collected by driving an auger into the soil up to the depth of 90cm. The present study on the soil quality establishes the baseline characteristics and identifies the incremental concentrations if any, due to the proposed project. The objective of the sampling is:- To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area; To determine the impact of proposed activity on soil characteristics and; To determine the impact on soil more importantly agriculture production point of view. The soil samples were collected from three different depths viz. 30cm, 60cm and 90cm. The samples were then packed in polythene plastic bags and sealed. The samples from three different depths are homogenized and are then analyzed. Main test methodologies used for analysis of Soil are given below in Table-20: Table 20: Methodologies Used for Soil Analysis Sampling Parameters Analytical Equipment Methodology Texture Manual samples were Hygrometer and measuring cylinder IS: 2720 Part 4 Porosity collected by As per IS: 2720 IS: 2720 Part VII Moisture driving an Electronic Balance IS: 2720 Part 2 MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 59 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

61 Sampling Parameters Cation Exchange Capacity Electrical Conductivity auger. Soil samples collected once in a season Analytical Equipment Methodology As per IS: 2720 IS: 2720 part 24 As per IS: IS: ph ph Meter 4500 H+B Calcium EDTA Titration 3500 Ca B Magnesium EDTA Titration 3500 Mg B Sodium (Na) Flame Photometer 3500 Na B Potassium Flame Photometer 3500 K B Map showing monitoring locations of Soil samples for physico-chemical analysis of soil is shown below in Figure-13: MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 60 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

62 Figure 12: Monitoring Locations Map MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 61 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

63 3.1.1 Soil Quality Result The results of soil analysis for one season (December Febuary 2016) collected from four different locations are given below in Table-21. Table 21: Soil Quality Analysis Results S. No. Parameters Unit S1 S2 S3 S4 1. ph Bulk Density gm/cm Conductivity Micro mhos/cm Moisture % WHC % Texture - Sandy Loam Sandy Loam Sandy Loam Sandy Loam 7. Sand % Clay % Silt % Sodium mg/100gm Potassium mg/100gm CEC meq/100gm Nitrogen mg/100gm Organic Matter % Phosphorous mg/100gm Calcium meq /100gm SAR meq /100gm Magnesium meq /100gm Analysis Monitoring data shows that the texture of soil at all locations is Sandy Loam. The monitoring sites have sand ranging from 42% to 64% in soil samples. Silt content varies from 70 % to 76%, while Clay content varies from 10% to 15% in the soil samples. The data shows that value of ph ranges from 6.67 at Maihra to 7.87 at Agriculture field near site indicating that all soil samples are neutral. Kaliana shows maximum conductivity of 432 µmhos/cm, while Agriculture Field near mine site shows minimum conductivity of 345 µmhos/cm. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 62 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

64 Values of CEC ranges from 1.9 meq/100g as lowest at Maihra and 4.1 meq/100g as maximum at Kaliana. Magnesium values ranges from 1.62 meq/100g as lowest at Kaliana and 3.5 meq/100g as highest at Maihra. The average concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium in the soil samples varies from 9.1 to 14.2 mg/100gm, 78 to 85.8 mg/100gm and 2 to 4 mg/100gm. 3.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT Water Consumption & Sources The projected water requirement for the mine site is 10 KLD. The major areas of water consumption are dust suppression (4 KLD), for domestic purposes (2 KLD) and green belt development (4 KLD). Water requirement will be met by tanker supply. Methodology for Baseline Data Generation The assessment of present status of water quality within the study area was conducted by collecting water sample from ground water sources and surface water sources during the period of December Febuary The sampling locations were identified on the basis of their importance within the study area. Four ground water samples and two surface water sample were collected during the monitoring period. The details of locations of sampling stations for ground water and surface water are given below in Table-22 and shown in Figure- 13. Table 22: Location of Water Monitoring Station S. No Code Village Distance (km) Direction 1 GW1 Maihra 2 NW 2 GW2 Kailana 1.5 ESE 3 GW3 Kheribattar 2.5 N 4 SW1 Indira Gadhi Canal 1.1 N 5 SW2 Maihra Distributary 2.3 NW 6 SW3 Badhwana Distributary 4.1 SE Water samples were collected and analyzed for relevant physical, chemical and bacteriological parameters. Collection and analysis of the samples was carried out as per established standard methods and procedures, prescribed by CPCB, relevant IS-Codes and Standard Methods of Examination of Water. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 63 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

65 Analysis of the parameters likes temperature; ph, dissolved oxygen and alkalinity were carried out at the sampling stations immediately after collection of samples with the help of Field Analysis Kits. For analysis of other parameters, the samples were preserved and brought to laboratory at Noida. The metallic constituents like arsenic, mercury, lead, cadmium, chromium, copper, zinc, selenium, iron and manganese were analyzed with Atomic Absorption Spectroscope. Water Quality Water quality is assessed with Water Quality Standards which are the foundation of the water quality-based pollution control program. Water Quality Standards define the goals for a waterbody by designating its uses, setting criteria to protect those uses, and establishing provisions such as anti-degradation policies to protect water-bodies from pollutants. The baseline data was collected and analyzed separately for ground water and surface water samples respectively. Results of both are discussed below separately Groundwater Quality Groundwater is the water located beneath the earth's surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations. Since groundwater moves through rocks and subsurface soil, it has a lot of opportunity to dissolve substances as it moves. Ground water quality comprises the physical, chemical and biological qualities of ground water. Temperature, colour, turbidity, odour and taste make up the list of physical water quality parameters. Mostly, groundwater is colourless, odourless and without specific taste so quality of groundwater is mostly concerned with chemical and biological qualities. Result The physico-chemical characteristics of groundwater were analyzed with the drinking water standards, prescribed in IS: The groundwater analysis data for the monitoring period i.e. December Febuary 2016, is presented in Table-23 given below: MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 64 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

66 Table 23: Ground Water Quality Analysis Results S.N Parameters Unit IS:10500 Standard Limits for drinking water Desirable Permissible limit limit Ground Water Quality (December 2015) Ground Water Quality (January 2016) Ground Water Quality (Febuary 2016) GW1 GW2 GW3 GW1 GW2 GW3 GW1 GW2 GW3 1. Colour Hazen Hazen <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 Units Units 2. Odour - - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 3. Taste - - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU NTU <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 5. ph Temperatur O C e O C Conductivity µmhos/c m µmhos/cm Alkalinity as mg/l CaCO 3 mg/l Total mg/l Dissolved mg/l Solids 10 Total mg/l Hardness as mg/l CaCO3 11. Calcium as CaCO3 mg/l mg/l Magnesium as CaCO3 mg/l mg/l Chloride as Cl mg/l mg/l Phosphate as mg/l mg/l PO4 15. Nitrate as NO3 mg/l mg/l MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 65 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

67 16. Sulphate as mg/l mg/l SO4 17. Phenolic mg/l mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 Compound 18. Copper as Cu mg/l mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 < Fluoride as F mg/l mg/l Mercury as Hg mg/l mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 < Cadmium as mg/l mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 Cd 22. Selenium as Se mg/l mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 < Total Arsenic mg/l mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 as As 24. Lead as Pb mg/l mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 < Zinc as Zn mg/l mg/l Total mg/l Chromium as mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 Cr 27. Aluminium as Al mg/l mg/l <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 < Manganese as Mn mg/l mg/l <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 < Boron as B mg/l mg/l ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 30. Iron as Fe mg/l mg/l Sodium as Na mg/l mg/l Potassium as K mg/l mg/l Total Coliform 2. Faecal Coliform MPN/1 00ml MPN/1 00ml Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 66 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

68 Analysis The value of ph ranges from , indicating that water is neutral in the study area. Maximum Conductivity observed is 912 µmhos/cm at Kaliana, whereas minimum conductivity was observed at Maihra as 664 µmhos/cm. Total hardness of ground water ranges from mg/l. TDS ranges from mg/l. Conclusion The test results show that ground water quality is suitable for drinking, other domestic consumption and irrigation Surface Water Quality Surface water is any source of water that is open to the atmosphere and is subject to runoff from the land. This includes lakes, streams, rivers, ponds, springs, marine bays, estuaries, and oceans. Result The samples of surface water have been collected from one surface water bodies and analyzed for parameters prescribed as per IS The result of surface water analysis data for the monitoring period i.e. December Febuary 2016 is presented below in Table-24. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 67 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

69 Table 24: Surface Water Quality Analysis Results S.No. Parameters Unit Tolerance Limits December 2015 January 2016 Febuary Colour Hazen Units Class - A Class - B SW1 SW2 SW3 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW1 SW2 SW3 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 2. Odour Un Un Un Un Un Un Un Un objectionable objectionable objectionable objectionable objectionable objectionable objectionable objectionable 3. Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 4. Turbidity NTU ph Temperature OC Conductivity µmho 8. Alkalinity as CaCO 3 9. Total Dissolved Solids 10. Total Hardness as CaCO 3 s/cm mg/l mg/l mg/l Un objectionable Calcium as mg/l MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 68 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

70 CaCO Magnesium as CaCO Chloride as Cl 14. Phosphate as PO Nitrate as NO Sulphate as SO 4 mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l Fluoride as F mg/l Phenolic Compound mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 < Copper as Cu mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 < Cadmium mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 < Mercury as Hg 22. Selenium as Se 23. Total Arsenic as As mg/l mg/l mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <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 <0.01 <0.01 MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 69 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

71 24. Lead as Pb mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 < Zinc as Zn mg/l Chromium as Cr Aluminium as Al 28. Manganese as Mn mg/l 1 1 mg/l mg/l <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 < Boron as B mg/l ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND 30. Iron as Fe mg/l Sodium as Na mg/l Potassium as K 33. Dissolved Oxygen mg/l mg/l COD mg/l BOD mg/l Bacteriological Test 1. Total Coliform MPN/1 00ml Faecal Coliform MPN/1 00ml MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 70 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

72 Analysis The value of ph ranges from , indicating that water is neutral in the study area. Maximum Conductivity observed is 417µmhos/cm in December at Badhwana Distributary, whereas minimum conductivity was observed in January, 2016 as 327 µmhos/cm at Indira Gandhi Canal. Total hardness of surface water ranges from mg /l. TDS ranges from mg/l. Conclusion The physico-chemical characteristics of Surface water are found within the limits, prescribed by CPCB. 3.5 AIR ENVIORNMENT Meteorology Meteorological study exerts a critical influence on air quality as it is an important factor in governing the ambient air quality. The meteorological data recorded during the study period is used for interpretation of the baseline information as well as input for air quality simulation models. Meteorological data was collected for summer season. The climate in the region shows broadly four seasonal variations, namely: Winter Pre-monsoon Monsoon Post-monsoon December - February March May June September October - November A meteorological station was installed in the project area at about 10m above the ground level. All care was taken to see that the station is free from obstructions to free flow of winds. On-site monitoring was undertaken for various metrological variables in order to generate the sitespecific data. Data was collected at site every hour continuously from December Febuary 2016 covering post-monsoon season. The maximum and minimum temperatures as well as relative humidity of the study period are presented in Table-25. Site specific meteorology during the study period was recorded. Wind profile of the area is shown in the form of windrose diagram given in Figure-14. Site specific meteorological data of the study area reveals that predominantly wind is blowing from the north direction accounting approximately 18% of the total wind.. Average wind speed during the study period is m/s. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 71 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

73 Table 25: Wind Direction Details for Windrose Diagram Cloud Cover (Octas) Temperature ( C) RH (%) MSPL (m) Wind Direction WS (m/s) Minimum Maximum Average Table 26: Frequency Distribution of Wind for Windrose Diagram (Source: Field Monitoring) S.No Directions / Wind Classes (Knots) >= 22 Total 1 N NNE NE ENE E ESE SE SSE S SSW SW WSW W WNW NW NNW Sub-Total Calms 1167 Total 2158 (Source: Field Monitoring) MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 72 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

74 Figure 13: Wind Rose at Project Site to be replashed Methodology for Baseline Data Generation This section describes the sampling locations, frequency of sampling and methodology adopted for monitoring ambient air quality. Calibrated Respirable Dust Samplers were used for the sampling of PM 10, SO 2 and NO 2. Ambient air sampling was performed continuously for 24-hours to determine 24-hour average concentrations. Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out with a frequency of two days per week at all five locations. The sampling was performed at a height of 1.5 m (approximately) from the ground level. Standard methods specified under "National Ambient Air Quality

75 Standards" notification G.S.R. 176(E) were adopted for sampling and analysis. Five locations within the study area were scientifically selected and are based on the following considerations: Meteorological conditions; Topography of the study area; The direction of the wind; Representation of the region for establishing baseline status; and Representation with respect to likely impact areas. The location of the monitoring stations with reference to the proposed plant site is given below in Table-27 and shown in Figure-13. Table 27: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations S. No. Location Code Location Name Distance (km) Direction 1. A1 Near Mine Site 0.5 ESE 2. A2 Maihra 2 NW 3. A3 Kaliana 1.5 ESE 4. A4 Kheribattar 2.5 N 5. A5 Mandoli 4.7 SE 6. A6 Kalali 3.6 S 7. A7 Asawari 3.6 SW 8. A8 Bhervi 7.3 E MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 74 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

76 Sampling and Analytical Techniques Techniques used for ambient air monitoring has been summarized & given below in Table-28. Particulate Matter (10), (2.5) Calibrated 'Respirable Dust Samplers' with Whatman GF/A microfibre filter paper (size: 8 x10 ) was used for the collection of PM (10). A known volume of ambient air is passed through the cyclone to the initially preprocessed filter paper. The centrifugal force in cyclone acts on particulate matter to separate them into two parts and collected as followings: - Particles <10 μ size (Respirable) : GF/A Filter Paper Particles >10 μ size (Non Respirable) : Cyclone Cup The differences in final and initial weight of filter paper and cyclone cup are used in estimation of particulate matter. The mass of particulates collected on the GF filter, divided by the volume of sampled air, gives the concentration of PM (10). The results are expressed in μg/m 3. Sulphur Dioxide Sampling and analysis of ambient SO 2 was performed by adopting the 'Improved West and Gaeke Method'. The ambient air, is passed through an impinger, containing a known volume of absorbing solution of sodium tetrachloromercurate, at a pre-determined flow rate as per sampling duration. SO 2 in ambient air reacts with the tetrachloromercurate to form a stable complex, dichloro-sulphito mercurate. On reacting with formaldehyde and p-rosaniline hydrochloride, the sulphite ion forms an intensely coloured compound, p-rosanilinemethyle sulphonic acid. The intensity of the colour developed is estimated by spectrophotometer at 560 nm wave length. The measured Optical Density (OD) is used to determine the concentration of SO 2 from the calibration curve already prepared against known concentrations of sulphite ion. The mass of SO 2 in the absorbing reagent, divided by the volume of sampled air provides the concentration of SO 2, which is expressed as μg/m 3. Nitrogen Di-Oxides Sampling and analysis of ambient NO 2 was performed by adopting the 'Jacob Hochheiser Modified (Na arsenite) method. The ambient air is passed through an impinger containing a known volume of absorbing solution of sodium arsenite and sodium hydroxide. Oxides of nitrogen react with the absorbing reagent to form a stable solution of sodium nitrite. The nitrate ion produced during the sampling is estimated calorimetrically, after reacting with phosphoric MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 75 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

77 acid, sulphanilamide and naphthyl ethylenediamine dihydrochloride (NEDA), using spectrophotometer at 540 nm wavelength. The measured Optical Density is used to determine the concentration of NO 2 from the calibration curve already prepared against known concentrations of nitrite ion. The mass of NO 2 in the absorbing reagent, divided by the volume of sampled air provides the concentration of NO 2, which is expressed as μg/m 3. Table 28: Techniques Used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Parameters Technique Technical Protocol PM 10 Gravimetric method IS-5182 (Part-XXIII) Sulphur Dioxide West and Gaeke IS-5182 (Part-II) Nitrogen Oxide Jacob & Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-VI) Ambient Air Quality Airborne contaminants can present a significant threat to worker health and safety. Thus, identification and quantification of these contaminants through air monitoring is an essential component of a health and safety program at a hazardous waste site. The basic mission of the Air Quality monitoring is to preserve and improve the quality of nation's air. To accomplish this, evaluate the status of the atmosphere as compared to clean air standards and historical information. Air Quality Standards National Ambient Air quality standards (18 June 2009) along with the prescribed method of measurement is given below in Table-29. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 76 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

78 Table 29: National Ambient Air Quality Standards Pollutants Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2) Oxides of Nitrogen as (NO 2) Particulate Matter (PM 10 ) (µg/m 3 ) Timeweighted Concentration in Ambient Air Method of Average Industrial Areas, residential, rural and other area Ecologically Sensitive Areas (notified by Central Govt.) Measurement Annual 50 µg/m 3 20 µg/m 3 Improved West & Average* Geake Method 24 hours** 80 µg/m 3 80 µg/m 3 Ultraviolet fluorescence Annual 40 µg/m 3 30 µg/m 3 Modified Jacob & Average* Hochheiser (Na- 24 hours** 80 µg/m 3 80 µg/m 3 Arsenite) Method Gas Phase Chemiluminescence Annual 60 µg/m 3 60 µg/m 3 Gravimetric Average* TOEM 24 hours** 100 µg/m µg/m 3 Beta attenuation *Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular site taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform intervals. **24 hourly or 08 hourly or 01 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be complied with 98% of the time in a year. 2% of the time, they may exceed the limits but not on two consecutive days of monitoring. Result The results of ambient air quality monitoring for the period of December 2015-Febuary 2016 are presented in Table-30 to Table-37. Various parameters monitored from the study area have been described by their maximum, minimum and average values. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 77 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

79 Table 30: Ambient Air Quality at AQ1 SITE AQ1- Near Mine Site (All Values are in µg/m 3 ) MONTH DATE PM 10 SO 2 NO 2 December January Febuary Maximum Minimum Average th Percentile MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 78 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

80 Table 31: Ambient Air Quality at AQ2 SITE AQ2- Maihra (All Values are in µg/m 3 ) MONTH DATE PM 10 SO 2 NO 2 December January Febuary Maximum Minimum Average th Percentile MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 79 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

81 Table 32: Ambient Air Quality at AQ3 SITE AQ3- Kaliana (All Values are in µg/m 3 ) MONTH DATE PM 10 SO 2 NO 2 December January Febuary Maximum Minimum Average th Percentile MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 80 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

82 Table 33: Ambient Air Quality at AQ4 SITE AQ4- Kheribattar (All Values are in µg/m 3 ) MONTH DATE PM 10 SO 2 NO 2 December January Febuary Maximum Minimum Average th Percentile MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 81 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

83 Table 34: Ambient Air Quality at AQ5 SITE AQ5- Mandoli (All Values are in µg/m 3 ) MONTH DATE PM 10 SO 2 NO 2 December January Febuary Maximum Minimum Average th Percentile MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 82 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

84 Table 35: Ambient Air Quality at AQ6 SITE AQ6- Kalali (All Values are in µg/m 3 ) MONTH DATE PM 10 SO 2 NO 2 December January Febuary Maximum Minimum Average th Percentile Table 36:- Ambient Air Quality at AQ7 SITE AQ7-Asawari (All Values are in µg/m 3 ) MONTH DATE PM 10 SO 2 NO 2 December MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 83 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

85 January Febuary Maximum Minimum Average th Percentile Table 37:- Ambient Air Quality at AQ8 SITE AQ8-Bhevri (All Values are in µg/m 3 ) MONTH DATE PM 10 SO 2 NO 2 December January Febuary MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 84 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

86 Maximum Minimum Average th Percentile Analysis Particulate Matter 10 (PM 10) The maximum value for PM 10 is observed, as 81.4 μg/m 3 at Near Mine site, Majhra and Mandoli. The area observes average PM 10 concentration in the range of μg/m 3 with the lowest concentration of 44 μg /m 3 recorded at Kalali. Graphical representation of PM 10 concentration at different locations is shown in Figure-14. Concentration of PM 10 Concentration (microgram per cubic metre) AQ1 AQ2 AQ3 AQ4 AQ5 AQ6 AQ7 AQ8 Max Min Avg 98 percentile Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations Figure 14: Ambient Concentration of PM 10 in Study Area Nitrogen Oxides (NO X): The maximum value for NO 2 is observed, as 32 μg/m 3 at Kheribattar and Asawari. Average value of NO 2 ranges from 19-24μg/m 3. The lowest recorded value of NO 2 is 11.4 μg/m 3 at Mandoli. The study area observes NO 2 well below the prescribed range. Graphical representation of NO 2 concentration at different locations is shown in Figure-15. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 85 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

87 Concentration of NO 2 Concentration (microgram per cubic metre) AQ1 AQ2 AQ3 AQ4 AQ5 AQ6 AQ7 AQ8 Max Min Avg 98 percentile Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations Figure 15: Ambient Concentration of NO 2 in Study Area Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2 ): The maximum value for SO 2 is observed, as 11.97μg/m 3 at Mandoli. Average concentration of SO 2 varies from 8-8.8μg/m 3 and the lowest recorded value of SO 2 is 5.0 μg/m 3 at Kheribattar. All the villages have observed value well under the prescribed limit. Graphical representation of SO 2 concentration at different locations is shown in Figure-16. Concentration of SO 2 Concentration (microgram per cubic metre) AQ1 AQ2 AQ3 AQ4 AQ5 AQ6 AQ7 AQ8 Max Min Avg 98 percentile Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations Figure 16: Ambient Concentration of SO 2 in Study Area Conclusion The study area represents mostly rural environment. The sources of air pollution in the region are vehicular traffic, dust arising from unpaved village roads and domestic fuel burning. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 86 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

88 Free Silica Table 38: Results of Free Silica in μg/m3 SiO 2 (μg/m 3 ) AQ1 AQ2 AQ3 AQ4 AQ5 AQ6 AQ7 AQ8 Minimum Maximum The standard for Respirable dust is 3mg/m 3 for 8 hour of working period where Free silica content should not exceed 5% as prescribed by Directorate General of Mines Safety. Observations: The minimum & maximum concentrations of SiO 2 were found to be 0.53μg/m 3 at AQ2 & 0.95μg/m 3 at AQ5 respectively. 3.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT Noise is said to be defined as an unwanted sound. It is, therefore, necessary to measure both the quality as well as the quantity of environment noise in and around the mining site. Type of Sound Fields Based on the distance from the source of sound generation, the types of sound field are identified. They are of three type s viz. (i) Free Field (ii) Near Field and (iii) Far Field. Free Field The sound waves that propagate without obstruction from source to the receiver are free field. The sound waves obey the inverse square law so that sound pressure level decreases by 6 db (A) as the distance is doubled. Such a field is known as free field. Near Field This field is located within a few wavelengths of the source and it is also influenced by the dimensions of the source. The inverse square law does not apply in this field. Far Field The far field has two parts one is known as free part and the other as reverberation part. In the free part of the far field, the sound pressures level obeys the inverse square law and propagate without obstruction from source to the receiver. The reverberant part of the field exists for enclosed situation where the reflected sound waves are superimposed on the incident sound waves. If there are many reflected waves from all possible direction, a diffuse sound field exists. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 87 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

89 The intensity of sound energy in the environment is measured in a logarithmic scale and is expressed in a decibel (db) scale. Ordinary sound level meter measures the sound energy that reaches the microphone by converting it into electrical energy and then measures the magnitude in db. In a sophisticated type of sound level meter, an additional circuit (filters) is provided, which modifies the received signal in such a way that it replicates the sound signal as received by the human ear and the magnitude of sound level in this scale is denoted as db (A). The sound levels are expressed in db (A) scale for the purpose of comparison of noise levels, which is universally accepted by the international community. Methodology for Baseline Data Generation Noise levels were measured using an Integrating sound level meter manufactured by Cygnet (Model No. 2031). It has an indicating mode of Lp and Leq. Keeping the mode in Lp for few minutes and setting the corresponding range and the weighting network in A weighting set the sound level meter was run for one hour time and Leq was measured at all locations. The sampling locations for noise are confined to residential, commercial and sensitive areas; however, no industrial area is present within the 10 km radius of the project site. 5 sampling locations were selected for the sampling of noise and are shown in Figure -13 and also given in Table-39. Table 39: Details of Noise Monitoring Locations S. No. Code Location Distance (km) Direction 1 N1 Near Mine Site 0.5 ESE 2 N2 Maihra 2 NW 3 N3 Kaliana 1.5 ESE 4 N4 Kheribattar 2.5 N 5 N5 Mandoli 4.7 SE 6 N6 Kalali 3.6 S 7 N7 Asawari 3.6 SW 8 N8 Bhervi 7.3 E The day noise levels have been monitored during 6.00 am to pm and night noise levels during pm to 6.00 am, at all the eight locations covered in 10 km radius of the study area. The L10, L50, L90, Leq, Ld and Ln were computed based on the sound pressure level recorded. Leq - 24 Hourly equivalent continuous noise levels Ld - Daytime Leq that has computed from 6.00 am to pm MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 88 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

90 Ln - Night-time Leq that is computed from10.00 pm to 6.00 am Noise Level Survey A preliminary reconnaissance survey was undertaken to identify major noise generating sources in the area. The noise survey was conducted in the month of December 2015 to assess background noise levels in different zones viz. industrial, commercial, and residential and silence zones. Noise Quality Standards Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) has notified the noise standards vide gazette notification dated February 14, 2000 for different zones under the Environment Protection Act (1986). These standards are given in Table-40. Note: Table 40: Ambient Noise Quality Standards in respect of Noise Area Code Category of Area Noise db (A) L eq Daytime* Night time* A Industrial Area B Commercial Area C Residential Area D Silence Zone Daytime from 6.00am to pm and Night time from pm to 6.00 am. 2. Silence zone is defined as area up to 100 meters around premises of hospitals, Noise Quality Result educational institutions and courts. Use of vehicle hours, loud speakers and bursting of crackers are banned in these zones. The ambient noise quality result for December 2015 is presented below in Table-41. Table 41: Ambient Noise Quality of the Study Area Location Location Category Noise Level Noise Level Reference Code Name Daytime Night-time Daytime Nighttime N1 Near Mine Site Industrial N2 Maihra Rural & Residential Area N3 Kaliana Rural & Residential Area N4 Kheribattar Rural & Residential MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 89 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

91 Area N5 Mandoli Rural & Residential Area N6 Kalali Rural & Residential Area N7 Asawari Rural & Residential Area N8 Bhervi Rural & Residential Area Analysis Residential Area: In Residential Area, Leq (day) noise level are ranging between 46dB (A) recorded at Maihra to 49.1dB (A) at Kheribattar and Asawari during day time and Leq (night) of 35.4 db (A) recorded at Kaliana to 40.4dB (A) recorded at Kalali during night time. During daytime and night time noise level within the residential area are well within the prescribed limit. Industrial Area: In Industrial area Leq (day) noise level are ranging between 50.4dB (A) to 40.7dB (A) during day time and night time respectively. Conclusion It can be observed from result that the noise levels range during daytime and during night time are within prescribed limits. Hence there is no noise pollution. Traffic Density Traffic density measurements were performed at two locations i.e. at SH-17 and SH-20. Locations of these stations are marked on the map in Figure-13. The monitoring was performed in December, Methodology Traffic density measurement were made 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. 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. Result Result of traffic monitoring is given below in Table-42. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 90 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

92 Table 42: Average Data of Traffic Density at Different Location S. No. SH-17 SH-20 Time Three Two Three Two (Hrs) HMV LMV HMV LMV Wheeler Wheeler Wheeler Wheeler TOTAL Analysis Traffic analysis is carried out by understanding the existing carrying capacity of the roads near the project site and the connecting main roads in the area. Then depending on the capacity of the mine, the number of trucks that will be added to the present scenario will be compared to the carrying capacity. Traffic analysis has been done according to IRC (Indian Road Congress). Existing Traffic Scenario & LOS Road V C Existing V/C Ratio LOS SH-17 intersection B SH-20 intersection A V= Volume in PCU/hr & C=Capacity in PCU/hr The existing Level of Service B & A i.e. very good and excellent. V/C LOS Performance A Excellent B Very Good MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 91 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

93 During Mine Operation Increase in PCU/hr (Near SH-17): C Good/Average/Fair D Poor E Very Poor Note: Capacity as per IRC Increase in PCU/hr (Near SH-20 intersection): 11 Modified Traffic Scenario & LOS Road V C Modified V/C Ratio LOS SH-17 intersection C SH-20 intersection B From the above analysis it can be seen that the V/C ratio will be modified to 0.43 to 0.27 with LOS being C & B i.e good & very good. So the additional load on the carrying capacity will not be affected to a significant level. Conclusion Traffic movement in the study area is very low. The means of transport is buses of state govt. as well as two wheelers, which links to villages. Heavy Vehicle runs mainly on SH-20 and SH Biological Environment Ecology is the study of the relation/interaction between organisms with its surrounding Environment of a particular area at a particular time This will affirm co existence of biotic communities and their interaction with abiotic components. Methodology for Baseline Data Generation To achieve the above objectives a detailed study of the area was undertaken in 10km radius around proposed mine area. The different methods adopted were as follows: Generation of primary data by undertaking systematic ecological studies in the area; Discussion with local people so as to elicit information about local plants, animals and birds. The primary data was generated through:- Preparing a general checklist of all plants encountered in the study area. This would indicate the diversity for plants. Determining the bird population of migratory and local birds by taking 10 random readings at every Location; Observing mammals, amphibians and reptiles, noting their calls, droppings, burrows, pugmarks and other signs. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 92 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

94 EIA REPORT OF KHERIBATTAR PLOT NO.-2 STONE MINE, HARYANA (42.01 HA) Flora of the Core zone The core zone comprises of undulating rocky terrain, where mining operation is proposed. This area consists of semi arid vegetation in which herbs and shrubs plants are the main component. The impact of desert region lying nearby to this area is evident in its vegetation ass well. The city has the typical climate peculiar to its geographical conditions. Due to its dry climate caused by its location in Trans Gangetic Plain region, the main vegetation of this area includes Kikar, Sheesham, Gulmohar, Safeda, Amaltas, Babool, Jandi, Khair, Peepal, and Neem.No ecologically sensitive plant species has been reported from this area. List of flora given in Table 37. Table 43:- List of flora in core zone S. No. Scientific Name Family Common Name 1. Achnatherum hymenoides Acanthaceae Indian rice grasss 2. Cenchrus ciliaris Poaceae Anjan 3. Cynodon dactylon Poaceae Doob ghas 4. Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae Sheda Grass 5. Heteropogon contortus Poaceae - Flora of the Buffer zone: On analyzing the habit of the plants species, it is found that 30 trees species, 05 shrubs species and 15 herbs species and, is represented as pi-chart (Fig.-17). Details of all plant species, their family, local name and habit are given in Table- 44. Herb 30% Tree 60% Shrub 10% Figure 17: Habit disturbance of flora in study area

95 Table 44: List of flora recorded in buffer zone S. No. Scientific Name Family Common Name Habits 1. Achnatherum Poaceae Indian rice grass Herb hymenoides 2. Achyranthus aspra Amaranthaceae Apamarga Herb 3. Adiantum incisum Pteridoceae - Herb 4. Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae Pili Kantili Herb 5. Aristida adscensionis Poaceae Pahadi grass Herb 6. Carnegiea gigantica Cactaceae Cactus Herb 7. Cynodon dactylon Poaceae Doob ghas Herb 8. Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae Sheda Grass Herb 9. Heliotropium strigosum Boraginaceae Phadi Radka Herb 10. Heteropogon contortus Poaceae - Herb 11. Leptadenia pyrotechnica Apocynaceae Khip Herb 12. Melothria Cucurbitaceae Khati bel Herb maderaspatana 13. Opuntia ficus indica Cactaceae Nag phani Herb 14. Saccharum spontaneum Poaceae Jhund Herb 15. Tephrosia purpurea Fabaceae Sarphonk Herb 16. Abutilon indicum Malvaceae Indian Mallow Shrub 17. Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Aak Shrub 18. Datura metel Solanaceae Dhatura Shrub 19. Lantana camara Verbenaceae Raimuniya Shrub 20. Xanthium strumarium Asteraceae Chota gokhuru Shrub 21. Acacia leacophloea Fabaceae Raunj Tree 22. Acacia nilotica Fabaceae Babool Tree 23. Aegle marmelos Rutaceae Bel Patha Tree 24. Ailanthus excelsa Simaroubaceae Ardu Tree 25. Albizia lebbek Fabaceae Siris Tree 26. Anogeissus latifolia Combretaceae Dhawada Tree 27. Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Neem Tree 28. Balanites aegyptiaca Zygophyllaceae Higot/ Desert Tree date 29. Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae Mudar Tree 30. Capparis decidua Capparaceae Kair Tree 31. Cassia fistula Fabaceae Amaltash Tree 32. Cassia siamea Fabaceae Kassod Tree 33. Cenchrus ciliaris Poaceae Anjan Tree 34. Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Shisham Tree 35. Delonix regia Caesalpiniaceae Gulmohar Tree 36. Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Bargad Tree 37. Ficus religiosa Moraceae Peepal Tree 38. Holoptelea integrifolia Utreaceae Papri,Chilbul Tree 39. Melia azederach Meliaceae Bakain Tree 40. Morus alba Moraceae Sahtut Tree 41. Polyalthia longifolia Annonaceae Ashok Tree 42. Pongamia glabra Fabaceae Papri Tree MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 94 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

96 43. Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae Karanj Tree 44. Prosopis cineraria Fabaceae Jand Tree 45. Prosopis juliflora Fabaceae Bilayati Babool Tree 46. Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae Arandi Tree 47. Salvadora oleoides Salvadoraceae Jaal Tree 48. Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae Jamun Tree 49. Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Ber Tree 50. Ziziphus numularia Rhamnaceae Jhadi Ber Tree Faunal diversity of the study Area: The information of important terrestrial animal groups such as birds, reptiles and mammals were collected by trekking inhabiting areas, along the road, nearby village areas and agricultural fields present in the study area. Core area is covered less vegetation whether no any faunal activities are observed. An inventory of the animals has been prepared separately for mammals, reptiles and birds. 11 species of wild mammals, 26 species of birds, 5 species of reptiles, 5 species of fish and 3 species of amphibians. Class wise list of species has been given below in Table-45 to49 & is represented in Figure no. 18. Table 45: List of Mammal recorded in buffer zone S. No. Scientific Name Family English Name Wildlife Schedule IUCN Red Category 1. Felis chaus Felidae Jungle Cat Schedule LC II 2. Herpestes Herpestedae Common Schedule LC edwardsii Mongoose II 3. Vulpes Canidae Indian fox Schedule LC bengalensis II 4. Canis aureus indicus Canidae The jackal Schedule II LC 5. Hystrix indica Indian Schedule LC Hystricidae porcupine IV 6. Lapus nigricollis Schedule LC Leporidae Indian Hare IV 7. Sus scrofa Indian wild Schedule LC Suidae cristatus Boar III 8. Boselaphus Schedule LC Bovidae Blue bull tragocamelus III 9. Macaca mulatta Schedule LC Cercopithecidae Monkey II 10. Funambulus Indian palm Schedule LC Sciuridae palmarum squirrel IV 11. Rattus rattus Muridae Rat Schedule V LC *LC-Least Concern MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 95 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

97 EIA REPORT OF KHERIBATTAR PLOT NO.-2 STONE MINE, HARYANA (42.01 HA) Amphibians 6% Fish 11% Reptiles 11% Mammals 24% Birds 48% Figure 18: Faunal Distribution of study area Table 46: List of avifauna recorded in study area S. No. Scientific Name Family English Wildlife Name Schedule 1. Acridotheres tristis Common IV Sturnidae myna 2. Alcedo atthis Common IV Alcedinidae kingfisher 3. Amaurornis phoenicurus Rallidae Waterhen IV 4. Anas acuta Anatidae Printail IV 5. Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae Cattle erget IV 6. Caprimulgus asiaticus Caprimulgida Common IV e night jar 7. Ceryle rudis Pied IV Cerylidae kingfisher 8. Columba livia Columbidae Rock pigeon IV 9. Corvus splendens Corvidae House crow V 10. Dendrocitta vagabunda Rufous IV Corvidae treepie 11. Dendrocopos mahrattensis 12. Dicrurus macrocercus 13. Eudynamys scolopacea 14. Francolinus francolinus 15. Gallinula chloropus chloropus 16. Halcyon smyrnensis 17. Motacilla alba 18. Paradicula asiatica Picidae Woodpecker IV Dicruridae Black drongo IV Cuculidae Koel IV Phasianidae Black IV partridge Rallidae Moorhen IV Halcyonidae White IV breasted kingfisher Motacillidae Wagtail IV Phasiandae Jungle bush IV IUCN Red Category LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC

98 19. Phalacrocorax fuscicollis Phalacrocorac idae 20. Pavo cristatus Phasianidae 21. Psittacula kramevi 22. Pycnonotus cafer Psittaculidae Pycnonotidae 23. Streptopelia decaocto Columbidae 24. Tockus birostris Bucerotidae 25. Turdoides striata Leiothrichidae 26. Vanellus indicus *LC-Least Concern Charadriidae Indian cormorant Indian peafowl Roserihged parakeet Red-vented bulbul Ring dove Common grey hornbill Jungle babbler Red-wattled lapwing Table 47: List of Reptiles recorded in buffer zone IV I IV IV IV IV IV IV LC LC LC LC LC LC LC LC S. No. Zoological Name Family English Name Schedule IUCN Red Category 1. Veranus bengalensis Verenidae Monitor lizard Schedule II LC 2. Naja naja Elapidae Cobra Schedule II LC 3. Bungarus caeruleus Elapidae common krait Schedule IV LC 4. Ptyas mucosus Colubridae Rat snake Schedule II LC 5. Calotes versicolor Agamidae Garden lizard - - *LC-Least Concern Table 48: List of fishes recorded around mine lease area S. No. Zoological Name Family English Name Schedul IUCN e 1. Catla catla Cyprinidae Catla - LC 2. Labeo bata Cyprinidae Bata - LC 3. Labeo rohita Cyprinidae Rohu - LC 4. Mystus vittatus Bagridae Striped Dwarf - LC Catfish 5. Heteropneustes fossilis Heteropneus tidae Fossil cat -- LC *LC-Least Concern Table 49: List of Amphibians reported in study area S. No. Zoological Name Family English Name Wildlife Schedule IUCN Red Category 1. Duttaphrynus Bufonidae Common Toad IV LC melanostictus 2. Rana tigrina Dicroglossidae India bull frog IV LC 3. Bufo stomaticus Bufonidae Skipping frog IV LC *LC-Least Concern MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 97 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

99 Presence of Eco-sensitivity zone: The study area has not covered any National Park, Bio-reserve, Sanctuary, Elephant/ Tiger corridor and eco-sensitive zone. The study area is mostly surrounded by rural area. The land use pattern shows the major portion covered by agro-forestry land. 3.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT Approach & Methodology Adopted Study has been conducted based on the primary as well as Secondary Data: Socio-economic profile has been compiled from census data (2001 & 2011), while primary verification has been carried out by using sample site survey. As the study area is too large so the study has been carried out at district level representing the whole study area for detailed socio-economic analysis. Bhiwani city is a municipal council in Bhiwani district in the state of Haryana, India. Bhiwani District is one of the 21 districts of Haryana state in northern India. Foundation on 22 December 1972, the district occupies an area of 5,140 square kilometers (1,980 sq mi) and administers 442 villages with a population of 1,425,022. The district headquarters is the city of Bhiwani, which is around 124 kilometers (77 mi) from the capital Delhi. Other major towns in the district are Siwani, Charkhi Dadri, Loharu, Tosham, Bawani Khera and Badhra. According to the 2011 census Bhiwani district has a population of 1,629,109; the district has a population density of 341 inhabitants per square kilometer (880/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade was 14.32%. Bhiwani has a sex ratio of 884 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 76.7%. The major source of occupation here in Bhiwani District is mainly Agriculture. Apart from agriculture some other medium-scale and small-scale industries are providing employment to the people of the district. BTM, TITS, CHINAR, S.K FOILS are few medium-scale industries situated in Bhiwani. Most of the land here is used for cultivation. So in villages the main source of income is Agriculture. The youth here always ready join Armed Forces, as result of this Bhiwani is also known as Land Of War Heroes. There are also administrative jobs in the District which include jobs in Govt. departments and Semi-Govt. departments. Concepts & Definition a. Study Area: The study area, also known as impact area has been defined as the sum total of core area and buffer area with a radius of 10 Kilometers from the periphery of the core area. The study area includes all the land marks both natural and manmade, falling therein. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 98 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

100 b. QoL: The Quality of Life (QoL) refers to degree to which a person enjoys the important possibilities of his/her life. The Possibilities result from the opportunities and limitations, each person has in his/her life and reflect the interaction of personal and environmental factors. Enjoyment has two components: the experience of satisfaction and the possession or achievement of some characteristic. c. Household: A group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen are called a household. Persons living in a household may be related or unrelated or a mix of both. However, if a group of related or unrelated persons live in a house but do not take their meals from the common kitchen, then they are not part of a common household. Each such person is treated as a separate household. There may be one member households, two member households or multi-member households. d. Sex Ratio: Sex ratio is the ratio of females to males in a given population. It is expressed as 'number of females per 1000 males'. e. Literates: All persons aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language are taken as literate. It is not necessary for a person to have received any formal education or passed any minimum educational standard for being treated as literate. People who are blind but can read in Braille are also treated as literates. f. Literacy Rate: Literacy rate of population is defined as the percentage of literates to the total population aged 7 years and above. g. Labour Force: The labour force is the number of people employed and unemployed in a geographical entity. The size of the labour force is the sum total of persons employed and unemployed. An unemployed person is defined as a person not employed but actively seeking work. Normally, the labour force of a country consists of everyone of working age (around 14 to 16 years) and below retirement (around 65 years) that are participating workers, that is people actively employed or seeking employment. People not counted under labour force are students, retired persons, stay-at home people, people in prisons, permanently disabled persons and discouraged workers. h. Work: Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. Such participation may be physical and/or mental in nature. Work involves not only actual work but also includes effective supervision and direction of work. The work may be part time, full time, or unpaid work in a farm, family enterprise or in any other economic activity. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 99 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

101 i. Worker: All persons engaged in 'work' are defined as workers. Persons who are engaged in cultivation or milk production even solely for domestic consumption are also treated as workers. j. Main Workers: Those workers who had worked for the major part of the reference period (i.e. 6 months or more in the case of a year) are termed as Main Workers. k. Marginal Workers: Those workers who did not work for the major part of the reference period (i.e. less than 6 months) are termed as Marginal Workers l. Work participation rate: The work participation rate is the ratio between the labour force and the overall size of their cohort (national population of the same age range). In the present study the work participation rate is defined as the percentage of total workers (main and marginal) to total population. Description of the Study Area 3.9 Buffer Zone The area of the 10 km radius from the project site is considered as the study area. A study was undertaken with respect to demography, occupational pattern, literacy rate and other important socio-economic indicators of village likely to be affected by the project within 10 km radius from the project site. Core Zone There is no human settlement in the core zone fall in the Kheribattar Plot No.2. Study Area The study area covers all the villages/ part of villages located in the10 Km radius around the project area periphery. In case of Kheribattar Plot No.2 Stone Mine (42.01Ha.) project at 39 villages in tehsil Dadri in district of Bhiwani, State-Haryana. The list of villages along with the sub-district is given in Table 50. Table 50: List of villages in the study area Village Sub District District Village Sub District District Dadri Dadri Bhiwani Bhervi Dadri Bhiwani Dohka Moji Dadri Bhiwani Dadri Dadri Bhiwani Rambass Dadri Bhiwani Charkhi Dadri Bhiwani Jawa Dadri Bhiwani Kheri Bura Dadri Bhiwani Dudhwa Dadri Bhiwani Kheri Battar Dadri Bhiwani Balali Dadri Bhiwani Mahra Dadri Bhiwani Jhojhu Kalan Dadri Bhiwani Tiwala Dadri Bhiwani Chandeni Dadri Bhiwani Shiswala Dadri Bhiwani Ramalwas Dadri Bhiwani Atela Khurd Dadri Bhiwani MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 100 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

102 EIA REPORT OF KHERIBATTAR PLOT NO.-2 STONE MINE, HARYANA (42.01 HA) Gokal Jhojhu Khurd Gudana Badal Asawari Kalali Abidpura Mandola Mandoli Kalyana Pentawas Kalan Dadri Dadri Dadri Dadri Dadri Dadri Dadri Dadri Dadri Dadri Dadri Bhiwani Atela Kalan Dadri Bhiwani Barsana Dadri Bhiwani Birhi Kalan Dadri Bhiwani Chhapar Dadri Bhiwani Rasiwas Dadri Bhiwani Birhi Khurd Dadri Bhiwani Pandwan Dadri Bhiwani Mankawas Dadri Bhiwani Akhtiar Pura Dadri Bhiwani Pantawas Dadri Khurd Bhiwani Bhiwani Bhiwani Bhiwani Bhiwani Bhiwani Bhiwani Bhiwani Bhiwani Bhiwani Bhiwani Demographic Profile of the Study Area The proposed main mine project covers 39 major village of Bhiwani District namely and in the state of Haryana. A study was undertaken with respect to demography, occupational pattern, literacy rate and other important socio-economic indicators of these districts to reveal the socio-economic structure of the entire project area Population The total population of study area is the percentages of male & female population are 52.85% & 47.15% respectively. Breakup of the population for male and female is given in following Table: 51 consisting of gender-wise details of population as per census data 2011 and represented in the form of a bar chart as given in Figure 19. Table 51: Demographic Profile of the study area Household Total Population (Source: As per Census Data 2011) Male Female Sex Ratio 892 Figure 19: Demographic Structure of the study area

103 EIA REPORT OF KHERIBATTAR PLOT NO.-2 STONE MINE, HARYANA (42.01 HA) Social Structure The Schedule Caste (SC) population within the study area is % of the total population with 52.89% Male and 47.11% are female. The Schedule Caste (SC) population within the study area is % of the total population with a sex ratio of 891female/1000males. No Schedule Tribe (ST) population in the study area is given in following Table 52 and represented in the form of a bar chart as given in Figure 20. Table 52: Social Structure of the study area Total SC Population SC Male SC Female Sex Ratio (Source: As per Census Data 2011) Figure 20: Social Structure of the study area Literacy The total number of literate within the study area is which are % of total population. Male literacy rate of the study area is % and female literacy rate is % is given in following Table 43and represented in the form of a bar chart as given in Figure 21. Table 53: Literacy Status of the Study Area Total Literacy Lit. Male Lit. Female (Source: As per Census Data 2011)

104 EIA REPORT OF KHERIBATTAR PLOT NO.-2 STONE MINE, HARYANA (42.01 HA) Figure 21: Literacy Status of the Study Area Occupation Pattern Laborers, household workers and other workers. The details of these groups are discussed given below in Table:54 and represented in the form of a bar chart as given in Figure 22. The occupational structure of the population in the study area has been studied with reference to the total workers and non-workers. Further total workers grouped into two categories main workers and marginal workers. Main workers have been grouped into four categories namely: Cultivators, agricultural laborers, household workers and other workers. Table 54: Occupational Pattern of the study area S. No. Particulars 1. Total Workers 2. Main Workers 3. Marginal Worker 4. Cultivators 5. Agricultural Labour 6. Household Worker 7. Other Worker 8. Non-workers (Source: As per Census Data 2011) Number of Workers in the study area Total Male Female Proportion (%)

105 EIA REPORT OF KHERIBATTAR PLOT NO.-2 STONE MINE, HARYANA (42.01 HA) Figure 22: Occupational Pattern of study area Total workers Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wage. Such participation may be physical and/ or mental in nature. Work involves not only actual work but also include supervision and direction of work. It even includes part time help or unpaid work on farm, family enterprise or its economic activity. All persons engaged in work as defined above are workers. The number of total workers in the study area is which is 38.67% of total population. Out of which 66.88% is male and only 33.12% is female. Total workers furtherr divided into main workers and marginal workers Main workers Those workers who had worked for the major part of the reference period (i.e.. 6 months or more) are term main workers. Total number of main workers in the study area is which are 68.62% of total workers and % of total population Marginal Workers The marginal workers are those workers, who are engaged in some work for a period of less than six months, during the reference year prior to the census survey. Total number of marginal workers in study area is which is approx % of the total workers Cultivators A person is classified as cultivator if he or she is engaged in cultivation of land own or from government or held from private persons or institutions for payment in money, kind or share. Cultivation work includes effective supervision or direction in cultivation. A person who has given out her/his land to another person or institution(s) for cultivation for money, kind or share of crop and who does not even supervise or direct cultivation process is not treated as

106 cultivator. Similarly, a person working on another person s land for wages in cash or kind or combination of both is not treated as cultivator. Total cultivators in study area are out of which 77.66% is male and 22.34% is female Household Worker Persons working in others household for wages are treated as household worker.the total workers of this category are about 2607(1.39% of total workers) in which 77.94% are male and 22.06% are female Non Workers The non-workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties, students, retired persons, dependants, beggars etc. The total number of non-workers population is which are 61.33% of the total population. Out of which 44.90% is male and 55.10% is female Agricultural Labourers Persons working on the land of others for wages or share in the yield have been treated as agricultural laborers. The total workers of this category are about in which 81.05% are male and 18.95% are female Other Workers All workers, i.e., those who have been engaged in some economic activity during the last oneyear are other workers. The type of workers that come under this category is government servants, municipal employees, teachers, factory workers, plantation workers, those engaged in trading, transport, banking, mining, construction, political or social work, priests, entertainment artist, etc. In effect, all workers except cultivators or agricultural laborers or household industry workers are other workers. The total workers of this category are about 49793(26.54% of total workers) in which 81.67% are male and 18.33% are female. Infrastructural Facilities and Amenities in the Study Area A review of infra structural facilities and amenities existing in the area has been done on the basis of the information given in census Data of Infra structural facilities and amenities like education, Health, Drinking Water, Electrification and transport and communication network are though existent yet their number is not lucrative. (a) MEDICAL FACILITIES According to the village directory, census data of 2011, medical facilities (primary health centre, allopathic & homeopathic dispensary, maternity and child welfare centre) are poor in the study area. The status of study area is given in Table 55 and represented in the form of a bar chart as given in Figure 23. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 105 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

107 EIA REPORT OF KHERIBATTAR PLOT NO.-2 STONE MINE, HARYANA (42.01 HA) Table 55: Medical Facilities S,No. MEDICAL FACILITIES Number 1. Allopathic Dispensary 0 2. Ayurvedic Dispensary 2 3. Child Welfare Centers 2 4. Primary Health Center 3 5. Primary Health Sub Center Family Welfare Center Registered Private Medical Practitioners 15 Total 54 (Source: Village Directory of Haryana for 2011) Figure 23: Medical Facilities (b) EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES Primary schools, middle schools / secondary schools and college are good enough in the study area. The educational facilities within the study area are presented in Table 50 and represented in the form of a bar chart as given in Figure 24 Table 56: Educational Facilities S,No. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES NO. OF INSTITUTION 1. Primary / Elementary school Middle school Secondary School/Senior Secondary School Collage 2 Total 93 (Source: Village Directory of Haryana for 2011)

108 EIA REPORT OF KHERIBATTAR PLOT NO.-2 STONE MINE, HARYANA (42.01 HA) Figure 24: Educational Facilities (c) DRINKING WATER The entire villages in the study area have various sources of drinking water. The number of well, hand pumps and tube well supply in the study area are given Table 51 and represented in the form of a bar chart as given in Figure 25. Table 57: Drinking Water S.No. DRINKING WATER FACILITIES 1. Tube well 2. Tap water NUMBER Well Water 4. Canal Water 5. River Water 6. Hand pump Total (Source: Village Directory of Haryana for 2011)

109 EIA REPORT OF KHERIBATTAR PLOT NO.-2 STONE MINE, HARYANA (42.01 HA) Figure 25: Drinking Water Facilities (d) POST AND TELEGRAPH Out of the 39 villages in the study area, 18 villages have post office facility. The post and telegraph facilities in the study area. (e) POWER SUPPLY 39 villages in the study area have a power supply. The 5villages having electricity for domestic agriculture and for all purposes. (f) TRANSPORT The mode of transport in the study area is mainly tempos / autos along with state transport / private bus services. (g) MAIN CROP The economy of the area is dependent mainly on agriculture and the cultivators form about 70% of the total main workers. The main crops grown in the surrounding area are Paddy, Mustard Gained, Wheat, Rice, Ragi, Soyabean, Maize, Sugarcane, Garden pea, French bean etc. Haryana is known for its horticultural crops, which include off-season vegetables, floriculture crops, medicinal and aromatic plants. In temperate zone of the state, only kharif f crop is taken due to very cold climate. Thus, agriculture in Haryana is characterized by subsistence farming. The policy should focus on improving food, nutrition and livelihood security. Given the climatic conditions, mixed farming seems a practical approach that should include dairying, horticulture, agro forestry and organic farming. (h) LIVESTOCK The study area is endowed with a mix variety of livestock: cattle, buffalo, goat, sheep, pig, horse, pony, mule and poultry. The main feature of the animal husbandry in Haryana is huge livestock population with low productivity. The livestock holding per household is small and mix of different species. The tribal population particularly Gujjars Jat have the large number of buffalo.

110 4 CHAPTER 4: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1 GENERAL Identification of all potential environmental impacts due to project is an essential step of Environmental Impact Assessment. In case of mining projects, impacts on biodiversity, air pollution, water pollution, waste management and social issues are significant. Both direct and indirect environmental impacts will be created on various environmental attributes due to proposed mining activity in the surrounding environment, during the operational phase. The occurrence of sand, bajri, boulder (minor mineral) deposits, being site specific, their exploitation often does not allow for any choice except adoption of eco-friendly operation. Positive impacts on socio-economic environment are expected due to creation of employment opportunities. Mining activities are normally carried out over a long period which also encourages development in the area such as roads, schools, hospitals etc. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict impacts of physical environment. Mathematical models are the best tools to quantitatively describe the cause and effect relationships between sources of pollution and different components of environment. In cases where it is not possible to identify and validate a model for a particular situation, predictions have been arrived at based on logical reasoning/consultation/extrapolation. The following parameters are of significance in the Environmental Impact Assessment and are being discussed in detail: 1. Land Environment 2. Soil Environment 3. Water Environment 4. Air Environment 5. Noise Environment 6. Biological Environment 7. Socio-Economic Environment 8. Solid Waste 9. Traffic Environment MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 109 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

111 4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT Since mining is being carried out by opencast manual method, it is expected to affect the land environment essentially. Impact assessment study on land environment can be done by considering land use pattern/land cover, topography, drainage pattern and geological features of the mine site as well as the study area. Anticipated Impact Mining activity will impact topography by formation of benches 9m * 6.5m with intermediate safety berm of 8m. Stacks of solid waste generated from mining activity may hinder the flow of water in monsoon season. Mitigation Measures Adopting suitable, site-specific mitigation measures can reduce the degree of impact of mining on land. Some of the land-related mitigation measures are as follows: Present land use pattern of the lease area is waste land and at the conceptual stage the land use pattern will remain the same, hence will not be changed. The pits will be utilized for rain water harvesting. Mitigation Measures There is negligible amount of soil present in the river bed therefore impact will be marginal. Fugitive dust emission shall remain confined locally within working area and emission at haul road will be controlled by water sprinkling and plantation. Mining will not be carried out during rainy season and during other seasons these fugitive emissions will not interact with soil as it is opencast mining so no harm to soil will occur. 4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT The impact of mining project on groundwater hydrology and surface water regime are site specific and depends upon the characteristics of the mineral, hydrogeology and requirement of groundwater for other uses. Anticipated Impact As there is no river or nallah passing through the mine site, hence no impact is anticipated on the hydrological regime of the area due to mining activity. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 110 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

112 No natural course of water stream is interrupted or diverted due to mining activity; hence no impact on natural drain is anticipated. Surface run off distribution during rainy season may get affected due to excavated pits and overburden stack. Runoff from the mining benches or from overburden during the rainy season may get contaminated. Impact on ground water is may be anticipated as mining depth may intersect groundwater. Ground water pollution can take place only if the mining rejects contain toxic substances, which get leached by the precipitation water and percolate to the ground water table thus polluting it. Any nearby wells or other sources of water can be rendered unfit for drinking and even for industrial use. Domestic sewage will be generated which can create contamination. Mitigation Measures Overall drainage planning has been done in such a manner that the existing pre-mining drainage conditions will be maintained to the extent possible so that run off distribution is not affected. Practically there is no overburden or reject generating from the mining activity, moreover the excavated mineral itself is non-toxic and hence no effect due to water flow during rains following the contours of the area is expected. As there is no generation of overburden or mineral reject from the mining activity; hence the excavated pit will be converted into the water reservoir at the end of mine life. This will help in recharging ground water table by acting as a water harvesting structure. Garland drain will be constructed on all sides of quarry along with settling pond to remove the suspended solids from storm water. The collected water shall be used in plantation and spraying on haul roads. Settling ponds will be designed on the basis of silt loading, slope of the lease, detention time required etc. Septic tanks and soak pits will be provided for the disposal of domestic effluent generated from mine office. 4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT The air quality in the mining area depends upon the nature and concentration of emissions take place from mining activities and meteorological conditions. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 111 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

113 Anticipated Impact Mining operations carried out by opencast mechanized method generate dust particles due to extraction, loading and transportation of stone. The dust liberated in mining and other related operations is injurious to heath if inhaled in sufficient quantity. Gases, such as, Sulphur Dioxide, Oxides of Nitrogen etc. get emitted from vehicular exhaust. Air Pollution Dispersion Modeling The impact on ambient air quality in the surrounding area of the mine lease depends upon the pollutant emission rate and prevailing meteorological conditions. The major sources of air pollution in the proposed mine is dust generation due to extraction, loading and haulage of mineral (stone) and wind erosion of exposed material. In this present study, United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA 42 series) approved mathematical equations have been used to predict concentrations for different operations in mining including the mineral transportation. The operations considered for determining source strength for dispersion modeling are as follows: Excavation, Loading, and Haulage. Air quality models are the primary tools for relating emissions to air quality impacts. Models, in turn, require acceptable input data for emissions, surface topography, meteorological parameters, receptor configurations, baseline air quality and initial and boundary conditions for each modeling scenario. Since the quality and reliability of model outputs can never be any better than the inputs, quality control of the input data is important. Prediction of impacts on air environment has been carried out employing mathematical model based on a steady state Gaussian plume dispersion model designed for area sources for short term. In the present case, Industrial Source Complex [ISC3] 1993 dispersion model based on steady state Gaussian plume dispersion, designed for area sources for short term and developed by United States Environmental Protection Agency [USEPA] has been used for simulations from point sources. In order to predict the PM 10 emissions, Aermod Cloud, an interface based on ISCST3-FDM model, was used to predict changes in air quality due to the proposed project. Source Strength Estimation MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 112 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

114 An emissions factor is a representative value that attempts to relate the quantity of a pollutant released to the atmosphere with an activity associated with the release of that pollutant. The general equation for emissions estimation is: E = A x EF x (1-ER/100) Where: E = emissions; A = activity rate; EF = emission factor, and ER =overall emission reduction efficiency, % The proposed mining activity includes various activities like excavation, handling and transport of stone. These activities have been analyzed systematically basing on USEPA-Emission Estimation Technique Manual, for Mining AP-42, to arrive at possible emissions to the atmosphere. Modeling Procedure Prediction of Ground Level Concentrations (GLC s) due to proposed mines has been made by Industrial Source Complex, Short Term (ISCST3) as per CPCB guidelines. ISCST3 is US-EPA approved model to predict the air quality. The model uses rural dispersion and regulatory defaults options as per guidelines on air quality models (PROBES/70/ ). The model assumes receptors on flat terrain. Model Options used for Computation Plume rise has not been considered; Calms processing routine is used by default; Elevated (Simple+Complex) terrain is used for computations; It is assumed that the pollutants do not undergo any physico-chemical transformation and that there is no pollutant removal by dry deposition; Washout by rain is not considered Meteorological inputs required are hourly wind speed and direction, ambient temperature, stability class, and mixing height. Mixing Height MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 113 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

115 As site specific mixing heights were not available, mixing heights based on IMD publication, Atlas of Hourly Mixing Height and Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India, has been considered for Industrial Source Complex model to establish the worst case scenario. Meterological Data Data recorded at the continuous weather monitoring station on wind speed, direction, and temperature at one hour interval for the monitoring period was used as meteorological input. Result Resultant Concentrations after Commencement of Mining Operations Model simulations have been carried out using the hourly Triple Joint Frequency data viz., stability, wind speed, mixing height and temperature. Short-term simulations were carried to estimate concentrations at the receptors to obtain an optimum description of variations in concentrations over the site in 10-km radius covering different directions. The maximum incremental GLCs for PM 10, due to mining are found to be 40 g/m 3 respectively, within the mine lease area. The maximum incremental GLCs are superimposed on the maximum baseline PM 10 concentrations recorded during monitoring period i.e. Post-monsoon season 2014 to arrive at the likely resultant concentrations after implementation of the proposed mining. The cumulative concentrations (baseline + incremental) after implementation of the project are tabulated below in Table-58. Table 58: Predicted Incremental Concentrations of PM10 in Study Area Site PM Site Name 10 concentration (g/m 3 ) Code Baseline Incremental Cumulative A1 Near Mine Site A2 Maihra A3 Kaliana A4 Kheribattar A5 Mandoli A6 Kalali A7 Asawari A8 Bhervi Maximum MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 114 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

116 Figure 26: Isopleth of PM 10 Concentration in 1km radius from the Mine Site The resultant concentrations of PM 10 at all locations are well within the NAAQS standard limits. Isopleths were drawn for the pollutant distribution in the area and are shown in Figure-26. From the isopleth, it could be clearly seen that due effective implementation of various control measures, there will not be any significant impact on the ambient air quality in the region. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 115 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

117 Mitigation Measures Proper mitigation measures like water sprinkling will be adopted to control dust emissions. Masks will be provided to workers. To control the fossil fuel gas emissions regular preventive maintenance of equipment will be carried out on contractual basis. 4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT The area in general represents calm surroundings. There is no heavy traffic, industry or noisy habitation in the area nearby proposed mine. As the project is proposed for opencast manual mining method there will be no blasting or drilling activities involved in mining process. Anticipated Impact The source of Noise pollution will be the vehicular movements. Noise will be generated by the digging of mine area using shovels, crowbars etc. Mitigation Measures Proper maintenance of all transportation vehicles will be carried out which help in reducing noise during operations. No other equipments except the transportation vehicles will be allowed. Noise generated by hand equipments shall be intermittent and does not cause much adverse impact. 4.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT The mining activity will have insignificant effect on the existing flora and fauna. Data have been collected from various Government Departments such as forests, agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry and various offices to establish the pre project biological environmental conditions. The purpose of the project itself is to save the flora around the project area from river widening, excessive erosion and floods. It was found that the proposed mining activity will not have any significant impact on the biological environment of the region. Since the river is mostly seasonal there shall be significant impact on the aquatic flora and fauna downstream of the mining site due to increase in suspended particulate matter, movement of vehicle, removal of sand, bajri and boulders shall disturb substratum. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 116 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

118 Flora Anticipated Impact The proposed project of river bed sand, bajri, boulder mining shall be carried out on the Sohan Khad, which does not have any trees. Hence, no tree cutting is involved. The project shall also not lead to any change in land-use and will be replenished every year after successive rain. The project seeks permission to carry out the mining activity, which though is an economically gainful activity, but also constitutes river training work. It allows for necessary dredging activity which otherwise leads to flooding of nearby banks. With the proposed riverbed mining activity, as the river bed deepens, the banks will eventually be available for secondary succession of vegetation. There shall be negligible air emissions or effluents from the project site. During loading the truck, dust generation will be likely. This shall be a temporary effect and not anticipated to affect the surrounding vegetation significantly. Fauna Animals are sensitive to noise and avoid human territory. The animals accessing the river at the project stretch are likely to shift upstream or downstream of the stretch during the mining activities. There will be no impact on aquatic environment due to mining because the river dries up considerably and is reduced to no flow during lean season. Water flows only in rainy season through Sohan Khad Bed. No fishes are reported in the study stretch of the river. Hence, no significant impact on the fauna is anticipated from the proposed project. Plankton Pong dam lake is situated far way (9 km) from mine site. Water flow will also not effect on plankton due to presence of mine site at downstream of reservoir and river Beas. There will null impacts on planktons, but during monsoon temporarily change will occur in water quality. Flora Mitigation Measures Although, the project will not lead to any tree cutting, it is proposed to improve the greenery of the locality by plantation services. To avoid dust emissions, the mined materials will be covered with tarpaulin during transportation. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 117 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

119 Fauna The workers shall be directed to not venture out of the leased area for collecting fuel wood, or hunting. They shall also be trained to not harm any wildlife, should it come near the project site. No work shall be carried out after 6.00 pm. 4.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT The Socio Economic Impact Assessment is the systematic analysis used during EIA to identify and evaluate the potential socio-economic and cultural impacts of a proposed development on the lives and circumstances of people, their families and their communities. It can identify and distinguish numerous measurable impacts of a proposed development but not every impact may be significant. The population who gets affected either directly or indirectly by the proposed project can tell whether the impacts caused by project are significant or not. Anticipated Impact As the project is proposed at government land, no resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) is required. The local people s only employment to depend on is agriculture, which is seasonal. In the absence of any high employment potential activities, the people are economically backward. There are some people who are engaged in trading of sand, bajri, boulder. Therefore due to mining of sand, bajri, boulder the per capita income of local people have been improved. Mitigation Measures Increased funding for nearby people to improve social infrastructure and cultural maintenance programs. Various direct and indirect employment opportunities will be generated by the proposed project. A better standard of living due to increased access to employment, business opportunities, training and education will be there. It is suggested that during mining, all safety provisions has to be ensured to negate any likely impacts on social environment due to associated hazards. 4.8 SUMMARY OF IMPACTS ON SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT As the project is proposed at government forest land, no resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) is required. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 118 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

120 From the primary Socio-economic survey & through secondary data available from established literature and census data 2001 & 2011, it is found that there would be positive impact on Socio-economic condition of the nearby area. It is suggested that during mining, all safety provisions has to be ensured to negate any likely impacts on social environment due to associated hazards. Beneficial impacts can include A better standard of living due to increased access to employment, business opportunities, training and education. A better standard of living due to increased access to employment, business opportunities, training and education. Increased funding to improve social infrastructure and cultural maintenance programs. Since the surrounding study area is an undeveloped area, the overall Socio-economic status of the local population is below average. People are mostly engaged in farming activities and primarily involve in various social activities. Since manpower will be required for the proposed project. This in turn will have positive impact on the socioeconomic environment as local population will get employment during mining as well as during operation phase. 4.9 SOLID WASTE Anticipated Impact This RBM project does involve negligible quantity of waste generation in form of slit mixed sand and soil which gets deposited as crust material on the bed profile and is extracted during mining process. No municipal waste other than domestic sewage shall be generated, However, there will be about 182 workers on site. While cooking at site will not be allowed, some food wastes can be expected to be generated which if not disposed properly will render the site dirty. Mitigation Measures Silt mixed or soil generated during mining process will be either rod filling or can be used for plantation purpose. Domestic sewage shall be disposed into septic tank followed by soak pits. However, solid wastes generated from the personal habits of people such as used bidis, waste paper, food remains etc. cannot be ruled out. Dustbins shall be provided at the rest places. These dustbins shall be emptied daily at the nearest dhalaos from the site. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 119 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

121 4.10 TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT Mine site is well connected to SH-20 and SH-17 by Village Road. Road is wide enough to facilitate easy and smooth movement of vehicles. At present the traffic load at SH-17 is 460 vehicles per day and at SH-20 are 555 per day approximately. Due to the proposed project there will be addition of 30 HMV and LMV in the existing traffic, hence the changes will be very marginal and will not affect the existing environment. Anticipated Impact Increase in traffic density will lead to air pollution. Movement of vehicles will cause noise pollution. Increased traffic may cause accidental incidences. Mitigation Measures Vehicles with PUC Certificate will be hired. Regular maintenance of vehicles will be done to ensure smooth running of vehicle. Un- necessary blowing of horn will be avoided. To avoid accidents the speed of vehicles will be low near habitation areas. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 120 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & MITIGATION MEASURES

122 5 CHAPTER-5: ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 5.1 GENERAL Consideration of alternatives to a project proposal is a requirement of EIA process. During the scoping process, alternatives to a proposal can be considered or refined, either directly or by reference to the key issues identified. A comparison of alternatives help to determine the best method of achieving the project objectives with minimum environmental impacts or indicates the most environmentally friendly and cost effective options. 5.2 ALTERNATIVE FOR MINE LEASE Mining is a site specific activity. Letter of Intent has been issued to M/s ASD-RKC J.V. for mining of stone at Khasra No. 139, 140, 141min in Village-Kheribattar, Distict Bhiwani, Haryana. Therefore, alternate site was not considered. 5.3 ALTERNATIVE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER PARAMETERS Some alternatives considered during EIA study are discussed below in Table-:59 Table 59: Alternatives Considered During EIA Study S. No Particular Alternative Option 1 1 Technology Open-cast Semimechanized mining 2 Employment Local Employment Alternative Option 2 Open-cast Mechanical mining Outsource Employment Remarks Open-cast Mechanized Mining is preferred. Benefits Less time consuming Techincally feasible More output Minimal noise will be generated. Minimal air pollution will be generated. Overburden will not be generated. Local Employment is preferred. Benefits Provides employment to local people along with Financial Benefits. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 121 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

123 No residential building/housing is required. 3 Laborer Transportation Public Transport Private Transport Local labours will be deployed so they will either reach mine site by bicycle or by foot. Benefits Cost of transportation of men will be negligible. 4 Material Transportation Public Transport Private Transport Material will be transported through truck/trolley on the contract basis Benefits It will give indirect employment. 5 Water Requirement Tanker Supply Groundwater/ Surface water supply Tanker supply will be preferred. Benefits No change in the surface water or ground water quality. It will provide indirect employment. 6 Road Haul Road Metallic Road Haul road will be considered for linking mine site from metallic road for transportation purpose. Minimum distance will be measured along with less number of trees for considering optimum haul road route. Benefits Less distance; less fuel used. Minimum or negligible number of trees will be cut in best opted haul road route. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 122 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

124 6 CHAPTER-6: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 6.1 GENERAL Regular monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess the status of environment during project operation. With the knowledge of baseline conditions, the monitoring programme will serve as an indicator for any deterioration in environmental conditions due to operation of the project, which will enable to take suitable mitigatory steps in time to safeguard the environment. Monitoring is important to measure the efficiency of control measures. An environmental impact assessment study is carried over for a specified period of time and the data generated for that specific period cannot bring out all variations induced by the natural or human activities. Therefore, regular monitoring programme of the environmental parameters is essential to take into account the changes in the environmental quality. The objectives of monitoring are to:- Verify effectiveness of planning decisions; Measure effectiveness of operational procedures; Confirm statutory and corporate compliance; and Identify unexpected changes. Identify unexpected changes, Environmental Monitoring & reporting Procedure Monitoring will confirm that emissions are within the prescribed limits. This will take the form of direct measurement and recording of quantitative information, such as quantity and concentrations of discharges, emissions and wastes for measurement against corporate or statutory standards, consent limits or targets. It may also require measurement of ambient environmental quality in the vicinity of a site using ecological/biological, physical and chemical indicators. Monitoring may include socioeconomic interaction, through local liaison activities or even assessment of complaints. The preventive approach by management may also require monitoring of process inputs, for example, type and method used, resource consumption, equipment and pollution control performance etc. Monitoring will also be required to meet compliance with statutory and corporate requirements. Finally, monitoring results will provide the basis for auditing. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 123 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

125 6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULE Post project monitoring will be carried out as per conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letter issued by SEIAA, Consent issued by SPCB as well as according to CPCB guidelines. Details of the proposed environmental monitoring schedule, which will be undertaken for various environmental components, are detailed below in Table-: Table 60: Proposed Environmental Monitoring Programme S. No. Activity Schedule Air Pollution Monitoring 1. Ambient air monitoring of parameters specified by CPCB in their air consents from time to time within the mining lease 2. Ambient air monitoring of parameters specified by CPCB in their air consents from time to time at stations outside the mining lease Once in every season except monsoon Once in every season except monsoon Water Quality Monitoring 3. Monitoring of Ground Water sample as per Once in every season IS: Monitoring of Surface Water sample as per Once in every season IS: 2296 Noise Quality Monitoring 5. Noise in the ambient atmosphere near the mine lease area Once in every season Greenbelt Maintenance 6. Monitor schedule for Greenbelt development as per approved mining plan Once in a year MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 124 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

126 Soil Quality Monitoring 7. Soil quality analysis from the samples collected from the mine site and nearby area Twice in a year on the basis of 6 months interval 6.3 MONITORING OF VARIOUS PARAMETERS Monitoring Methods The Mine site is considered as core zone and the area lying within 10km radius from the mine site is considered as buffer zone. Slope Failure The proposed mining for stone mining from the Kheribatar plot no-2 will be done by opencast mechanized method. The bench height shall be 9m. Each bench will advance one by one. While carrying out the mining operations in accordance with the above provision the overall pit slope shall be maintained the 49 the mineral bearing rocks being hard and compact. Hence there will be no slope failure. Drainage Local workers will be deployed for the project. Therefore no concrete based sewerage system will be constructed. Domestic sewage generated shall be disposed into the septic tanks followed by soak pits. No domestic waste water will be disposed into the river body or near area. Regular checking will be carried out to find any blockage due to silting or accumulation of loose materials. The drains will also be checked for any damage in lining/stone pitching etc. Blasting Effects Dust will be generated momentarily during blasting which will settle down to ground in sometime. Practice of filling up of 1m of blasting hole with soil to avoid noise generation and controlling vibration will be carried during blasting. Afforestation Lease holder in consultation with gram panchayat shall make an arrangement for consenting to raise plantation in the adjoining land and raise plantation of local species. Yearly monitoring will be done to ensure the afforestation scheme implementation. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 125 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

127 Air Quality Monitoring Ambient air quality should be monitored both upwind & downwind directions along with adequate meteorological measurement for proper interpretation of data of PM 10, SO 2 and NO X. The number of monitoring stations, air pollutants and frequency of monitoring will be decided as per the CPCB guidelines in Meteorological stations will be monitored for wind direction and speed, rainfall, temperature & humidity and evaporation. Water Quality Monitoring Monitoring of surface run-off and ground infiltration will be done once in every season except monsoon. Quality of groundwater and surface water samples will be analyzed for all the parameters as per IS and IS-2296 respectively. Noise Quality Monitoring Noise level monitoring will be done at the work zone to assess the occupational noise exposure levels. Noise levels will also be monitored at the noise generating sources like mineral handling arrangements, vehicle movements and also nearby villages for studying the impact due to higher noise levels for taking necessary control measures at the source. Occupational Health & Safety Health check-up for the workers will be conducted at regular intervals of two months in a year. The health camps status will be monitored and the information will be furnished to the approving authority. Project proponent will also coordinate with general public, regulatory authorities, local administration to appraise environmental performance of the mine. 6.4 REPORTING SCHEDULE OF MONITORING DATA The frequency of reporting of monitored data will be on six monthly bases to the State PCB and to Regional Office of MoEF&CC, New Delhi. Compliance report will be submitted twice in a year for 6 months interval. The Environmental statement will be prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory authorities. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 126 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM

128 7 CHAPTER-7: ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.1 GENERAL All types of industries face certain types of hazards like failure of machinery, explosion etc. and disasters like fires, inundation, earthquake etc. which can disrupt normal activities abruptly. Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards to both the employees and the public at large. Therefore, it is necessary to consider specific issues as applicable to individual projects to take precautions against these issues. A worker in a mine should be able to work under condition, which are adequately safe and healthy. At the same time the environmental conditions should be such as not to impair his working efficiency. Therefore, the EIA report and EMP address such issues. 7.2 ITEMS IDENTIFIED BY THE PROJECT PROPONENT The project proponent has identified some issues beyond those included in the ToR which are important from environmental point of view for the proposed project or site selected. Points of consideration are given below. Mining of unwanted material including mineral or spillage (if any) should not be stacked in the mine lease area as it will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season. Mining of minerals/working shall be started from the centre from top to bottom. The minerals will be mined out in a uniform way. River banks will not be excavated to from access ramps. 7.3 ITEMS IDENTIFIED BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY During the scoping process, the regulatory authority SEAC Haryana has directed specific issues, which are specifically considered important from environmental point of view. ToR approved by SEAC Haryana (Refer Annexure-I) for this project of stone mining has been adopted and those issues have been incorporated in the EIA report. 7.4 ITEMS IDENTIFIED BY THE PUBLIC AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS The proposed project is required to obtain Environment Clearance as this project is covered under amended EIA Notification dated 14 th September 2006, of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, New Delhi. For obtaining EC Public Hearing has been conducted on All issues raised during PH has been mentioned below alongwith the action plan and budget allocated for action plan. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 127 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

129 S.No. Queries asked by Replies given by Action Plan Budget Public/Officers project s representative Allocation 1. Sh. Sombir Sharma Dr. Vivek Narayan Singh, Haul roads used Rs. 25, 000 for Retd. Subedar, R/o representative/consultant for road Village Kheri Battar, of Project Proponent transportation maintenance Tehsil Charkhi Dadri, replied point wise to the of minerals per year. Bhiwani. query raised as from the He has given a written mentioned below: allotted lease complaint to the area will be Worthey Deputy maintained by Commissioner, the proponent. bhiwani. The following issues were raised by Also water Rs. 1, 50, 000 the applicant: sprinkling on for water a. The village a. The village Firni the haul roads tankers used Firni should be roads (only outer will be done to for water maintained road) will be suppress the sprinkling and free from mainted by the dust emission purpose (Rs road pits. project proponent. generated 500 per day x b. The village b. The village Firni during the 300 days) Firni should be roads will be transportation wetted by wetted twice a of mineral. water tanklers day due to project. daily. c. Accepted c. The dumpers will be run both sides of village Firni. d. Accepted -- d. No vehicle will be allowed to overload. e. The time limit -- e. There will be regarding entry of no entery in trucks in the the village village depends from 7:30 AM upon the mutual to 1:30 PM. consent of Gram MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 128 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

130 Panchayat & Mining Owners 2. Sh. Vijender Hooda, Dr. Vivek Narayan Singh, The water Rs. 1, 50, 000 HCS, SDM, Charkhi representative/consultant requirement for water Dadri, Bhiwani. of Project Proponent will be full filled tankers used The source of the replied that said mining by the private for water water as intimated by project has made tanker water sprinkling the project proponent agreements for supply. purpose (Rs i.e. from Aswari is not arrangement of water 500 per day x sufficient because they supply used in the project. 300 days) provide water to In addition to the another mining permission from Central project. Ground Authority may also be ontained for excavation of water from the ground. 3. Sh. Pankaj, IAS, Dr. Vivek Narayan Singh, The water Rs. 1, 50, 000 Worthy Deputy representative/consultant requirement for water Commissioner, of Project Proponent will be full filled tankers used Bhiwani. replied that the said by the private for water The project will submit mining project has tanker water sprinkling the source of the water submitted the source of supply. purpose (Rs supply used in the water supply from 500 per day x project. outsource and made 300 days) agreements for arrangement of water supply used in the project. 4. Sh. Raj, Dr. Vivek Narayan Singh, Ex. Sarpanch, Vill- replied point wise to his Kheri Battar, Charkhi questions: Dadri, Dist- Bhiwani. He raised following issues: 1. Who will 1. The roads Roads which Rs. 25, 000 for maintain the adjoining to the will be used road MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 129 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

131 roads of mining activity during activity maintenance crusher zone. will be maintained will be per year. by the mining maintained by lease holder the project except inside of proponent. the crushers. 2. Who will 2. As per the Water Rs. 1, 50, 000 wetted the availability of the sprinkling on for water roads of the water the road the haul roads tankers used crusher zone. will be wetted 3 or will be done to for water 4 times in a day. suppress the sprinkling dust emission purpose (Rs generated 500 per day x during the 300 days) transportation of mineral. 5. Sh. Vijender Hooda, Dr. Vivek Narayan Singh Roads which Rs. 25, 000 for HCS, SDM, Charkhi replied that the internal will be used road Dadri, Bhiwani. roads of the village will be during activity maintenance Who will maintain the maintained by the Gram will be per year. roads of Crusher zone Panchayat and other maintained by & the village? roads except crusher zone the project will be maintained by the proponent. lease holder. 6. Sh. Uday Pahalwan Sh. Rajinder Prasad, Mining will -- R/o MEhra, Ch. Dadri, Mining Officer, Mines & carried out only Bhiwani. Geology Deapartment, on the allotted Earlier in the year Bhiwani replied that they lease area. 2007, the sand mining have measured the activity was allotted to mining lease area and the JP Group. At that found that land of village time the land of village Mehra doesn t fall under Mehra was included in this plot. this project. Now the land of our village is MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 130 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

132 excluded from the project. 7. Sh. PK Sharma Dr. Vivek Narayan Singh As per labour Rs. 5, 00, 00 Regional Officer, replied that the company welfare laws, has been HSPCB, Jind. has made a health policy medical/ health allotted which will be submitted facilities, towards the It was asked during to MoEF. According to this drinking water labour welfare. the hearing that due to policy regular medical facilities, pollution major check up will be provided shelter, diseases such as to each & every labour sanitation Tuberculosis etc arise working in this project at facilities will be due to pollution regular interval and provided to the generated during the medical camp will be held staff and mining process. What by the project proponent labours. solution the project for villagers at regular proponent will adopt interval it was informed for the same? that this policy will be started after operation of project. 8. Sh. Vinay Sangwan Dr. Vivek Narayan Singh Local villagers -- Village Kheri Battar, replied that the will be Charkhi Dadri, employment will be given preffered for Bhiwani. to the nearby people on the mining He raised the question the basis of qualification activity. whether the project and experience. proponent will employed to the nearby villagers? 9. Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Vivek Narayan Singh, The water Rs. 1, 50, 000 Bhiwani. submitted an action plan requirement for water The project proposed that it has made an will be full filled tankers used to the way of agreement with two nos by the private for water sprinkling of water in Tubewell owners tanker water sprinkling mining area as well as adjoining to mining area. supply. purpose (Rs in crushing Zone. So The details of tubewell 500 per day x MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 131 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

133 that dust should not emit in the area. He also asked about source of water management fo the said purpose. and copy of agreement is attached herewith. The project proponent committed that it will sprinkle the water through tankers for dust suppression on crusher zone as well as in the mining area. Thereafter the DC, Bhiwani directed the Regional Officer, HSPCB not to allow the mining activities without complaiance of sprinkling of water 300 days) 7.5 RISK ANALYSIS AND PREVENTIVE/CORRECTIVE MEASURES Risk Analysis Risk analysis involves systematic identification and assessment of major damage potential, credible risk scenarios to help management to make objective decisions on hazard reduction or avoidance measures meeting regulatory requirements and develop a structured management framework for an effective Disaster Management Plan (DMP) including emergency preparedness and contingency plans. Advantages of risk analysis include: Systematic identification of credible risk scenarios, frequency of their failure modes and fatality consequences. Estimation of each event frequency by using, relevant historical data, accident statistics fault tree or event tree analysis techniques. These techniques may be used individually or jointly. Quantification of major individual risks per annum for each operation. It provides a basis for a rational planned preventive maintenance. Risk Assessment MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 132 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

134 Risk Assessment is all about evaluation of potential of accidents and to take necessary steps to prevent it happening. The main objectives of preparing risk assessment in mining project include: To protect workers in mines from accident To prevent or reduce the incidence and severity of injury during mining operations To respond immediately and adequately in case of a serious accident Drilling Risks The main hazards associated with drilling of rocks for granite extraction are: Drill Falling from the edge of a bench Dust created during the drilling operations Noise produced during drilling The highest risk will occur during the drilling of the first line of holes parallel with the working edge of the bench. Measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of falling off the edge of the bench is to provide suitable portable rail fencing which can be erected between the drill and the edge of the bench and direction by the supervisor for guidance of the driller. Face Stability and Loading Face instability gives rise to rock falls or slides and this can arise because of adverse geological conditioning or poor work practices. The main hazard associated with excavation / loading is rock falling on to the driver and falls while gaining access to operating cabins. Proper slope of face with 45 will be maintained. Implementation of safe work procedure will be carried out during operational phase of mine. Personal Protection Equipments (PPE) will be used for individual safety. Besides determining factor of safety, the slopes should be monitored at regular intervals to monitor for any possible failure. The well-developed drainage system over the lease area should ensure that storm water does not accumulate in the lease area and therefore hydrostatic pressure remains at a low level. The following regulations laid down by DGMS will be fully adopted. Drilling risks Slope failure Subsidence MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 133 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

135 7.6 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION The plan of action for conservation of natural resources and recycle of waste materials has been formulated and given as below: Groundwater or surface water will not be abstracted as water requirement will be met by tanker supply. The general water table around the lease area is at 63 meters below ground. Mining will be strictly carried out 5 m above the ground water level. Therefore mining will not intersect groundwater table. There is no surface water in the nearby area. Green belt will be developed in consultation with Gram Panchayat. All the machineries and equipments shall be properly maintained so as to reduce the green house gas emissions and to conserve the fuel & energy. 7.7 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) The mine lease area is designated as waste land and has no human settlements or hutments in the mine lease area. Hence, no Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) is envisaged. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 134 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

136 8 CHAPTER-8: PROJECT BENEFITS 8.1 GENERAL Various benefits are envisaged while planning for the mining of stone. Stone is very important minor mineral and is the principal raw material for meeting the huge demand of construction material required in building construction and infrastructure works, road material for construction and maintenance of roads / highway; elastic ballast material for rail tracks in the State of Haryana and nearby cities and towns of Punjab. Employment Potential The proposed project will provide direct employment to skilled/unskilled and semiskilled laborers. The proposed project will also provide indirect employment to local people in different activities such as transportation, food points, plantation activities, water tanker supply, hand equipments etc. Besides labours managerial and administrative staff will also be employed. Tangible Social Benefits Proponent will undertake awareness program and community activities like health camps, medical aids, family welfare camps, AIDS awareness programme etc. A massive plantation will be done in Kangra district. Direct/Indirect Benefits It will generate revenue for the State of Haryana. It will cater the demand of raw material for construction purpose. 8.2 Corporate Social Responsibility & Labor Welfare Budget Allocation M/s ASD-RKC J.V. allocated separate budget towards CSR & Labor welfare every year for the employees of the project and for the people in the nearby area of mine lease area. It will be done with coordination of the Government Hospital in the nearby area whose equipment facilities can be used for this purpose. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 135 PROJECT BENEFITS

137 (A) Corporate Social Responsibility Budget Allocation S. No. Description Year 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 1 Health checkup camps in Kheri Battar village, one day duration, once in Sanitations and drinking water facilities in Rajkiya Madhmik Vidyalaya Kheri Battar, including Construction and maintenance of separate toilets for Boys & Girls. (Construction of facilities during 1 st year, and their maintenance during subsequent years) Sanitations and drinking water facilities in Kheri Battar Village, including Construction and maintenance of separate toilets for Gents & Ladies. (Construction of drinking water facilities during first year, and toilets during 2 nd year and their maintenance during subsequent years) Scholarship to needy and meritorious students Rajkiya Madhmik Vidyalaya Kheri Battar, through School Authorities Vocational training to persons for income generation to be undertaken in consultation with Gram Panchayat Campaigns for Bet Bachao, Beti Padao Mission in the local and nearby villages Total Overall CSR cost is Rs Lakh for five years MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 136 PROJECT BENEFITS

138 (B) Labor Welfare Budget Allocation S. No Description Annual Cost in Rs. 1. Drinking water facility Shelter Health facility (including emergemncies) Sanitation facility 1.0 Total 5 lakh MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 137 PROJECT BENEFITS

139 9 CHAPTER-9: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 9.1 GENERAL The environmental management must be integrated into the process of mine planning so that ecological balance of the area is maintained and adverse effects are minimized. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) consists of a set of monitoring programme, mitigation measures, and management control strategies to minimize adverse environmental impacts. In order to minimize impacts of mining on different environmental parameters and to keep air and water quality within prescribed limits of CPCB, an EMP has been prepared which is to be implemented in the project and covers the following phases of the project: Air Pollution Water Pollution Noise Pollution Biological reclamation measures Land use planning and mine closure Occupational Safety and Health Socio-economic and cultural environment EMP Budget 9.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT During the course of sand, bajri, boulder mining, no toxic substances are released into the atmosphere, so there seems to be no potential threat to health of human beings. In river bed mining activities, dust will be generated during mining, loading ad transportation. The only source of fugitive gaseous emission during mining is vehicles which will be used for transportation. The environmental management for air pollution control includes: The un-metalled haul roads should be adequately compacted before being put into use. Water should be sprinkled on these roads periodically every-day (twice in a day), to wet the surface. Over loading of transport equipments should be avoided to prevent spillage. Transportation of sand should be in covered vehicles to prevent fugitive dust emission. Regular checking and maintenance of vehicles should be conducted once in every two months and pollution under control certificate be obtained. It will be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC certificate. Masks will be provided to the workers daily during working hours (8 hrs) of the mine. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 138 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

140 Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and vicinity of river bank. The plantation arrests dust. 9.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT During the operational phase of mine no waste water or industrial effluent will be generated. The environmental management for water pollution control includes: Water requirements for drinking, plantation and dust suppression will be met by tanker supply on the daily basis. Local people will be employed and no permanent housing will be done so no permanent drainage pattern for sewerage system is required as domestic sewage shall be disposed off into septic tank followed by soak pits. Mining in the area will be done up to depth of 9m from the surface level well above the ground water table, therefore impact on water regime is not anticipated. Monitoring of water quality of nearby surface water, ground water and domestic water will be conducted once in every season except monsoon to evaluate the performance of the mitigation measures. Working Depth 381 m AMSL 255.0m AMSL Groundwater Table 60.0 m bgl (190m AMSL) 65.0 m bgl (185m AMSL) 9.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT No drilling or blasting will be done in the proposed project of sand, bajri, boulder mining. Minimal noise will be generated during the operational phase of mine due to transportation and hand equipments to be used for mining purpose. The environmental management for noise pollution control includes: Proper maintenance of hand equipments will be carried out every month, which will help in reducing generation of noise during operations. Regular checking and maintenance of vehicles should be conducted once in every two month to avoid noise pollution. Ear plugs will be provided to workers during the operational hours of mine. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 139 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

141 Periodical monitoring of noise will be done to adopt corrective actions wherever needed. Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and vicinity of river bank. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust. 9.5 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT Although, there are no significant adverse impacts from the project, the following measures are proposed to minimize anticipated impacts: Greenery development: The project will not lead to any tree cutting. However, as social responsibility, greenery will be developed around the project area. Plantation cannot take place within the mine lease area as the area comes under high flood zone. Therefore, in consultation with the local panchayats, area for green belt development will be identified. Community services will be deployed in raising these plantations. Trees of economic importance and native origin such as fruit trees shall be planted. The trees proposed for plantation are: o o o o o o o o o Magnifera Indica (Mango) Dalbergia Sisoo (Tali) Ficus Religiosa (Pipal) Grewia Oppsitifolia (Behul) Pinus Rose Burghi (Chil) Bombere Malabaricum (Simbal) Cedrcla Toana (Tuni) Aegle marmelos (Bel) Engenia Jambolana (Jamun) Plantation: The lease area is hilly terrain devoid of any vegetation. Mining activities will not cause any harm to riparian vegetation cover as the working will not extend beyond the lease area. Land outside is the private agriculture land. Link road from the crusher zone pass through the areas. It is proposed to have plantation on both sides of the roads as greenbelt to provide cover against dust 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, Pipal, Khejri, Ber and other local species will be planted. A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have goodleaf cover shall be adopted to develop the greenbelt. It is proposed to plant 3500 no s of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the plan period. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 140 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

142 Table 61: Greenbelt Programme Year Saplings to be planted Survival 70 % Species Place of Plantation I II III IV Neem, Peepal, Ber, Shisham, Sirish, V Babool, Total Gulmohar Along the roads, in barren area, surrounding office & rest shelter and other social forestry programme. The tree plantation is proposed at spacing of 3m x3 mtr. The size of the pits will be 40cm x 40 cm.filled with manures. The intervening space between the trees will be covered with bush varieties. Taking a survival rate of 70%, about 700 no. of trees will be planted year wise during plan period:- Dust Suppression: The sand being transported will be wet for a significant part of the year. No dust generation is anticipated during this period. On other occasions, all loaded trucks shall be covered with tarpaulin prior to transportation to avoid sand deposition on roadside vegetation and agriculture farms. Project Timings: Animals are sensitive to noise. Hence, no project activities shall be carried out at night (sunset to sunrise). At daytime, public addressal system (other than during emergency conditions) shall be avoided. Training: All workers shall be trained on the do s and don ts of working on forest land. They shall not be allowed to collect fuel-wood from the adjoining forests. They shall be informed of the animals, they might spot in the project area and instructed against harming any of them. The workers shall be directed to use sanitation facilities provided and not litter the project site. 9.6 Conservation Plan CONSERVATION PLAN FOR SCHEDULE-I SPECIES PEACOCK (Pavo cristatus, Linnaeus, 1758) Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Galliformes MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 141 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

143 Family: Phasianidat Genus: Pavo Species: Pavo cristatus Vernacular Name Mor or Peacock The Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) has been an integral part of the people of the India and their culture for centuries. From religion and mythology to civilization and socio-culture, the Indian Peafowl occupies an important place in the lives of the people. In addition to this, the Indian Peafowl is well recognized for its ecological and aesthetical values, and hence aptly declared as the 'National Bird' of India in the year Since the early 1990s, there have been reports of increasing illegal trade in peafowl feathers, large-scale mortalities due to increased use of insecticides/pesticides in agricultural lands, poaching, and retaliatory killings by people due to alleged crop depredation by peafowl. Several peafowl stronghold areas in the country are now concerned about the current declining status. Peacock which is in schedule-i of the wildlife (protection) Act 1972 is found in the study area. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Peacock or Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is a familiar and universally known large pheasant. It is the National bird of Indian. The term Peacock is commonly used to refer to birds of both sexes. Technically, males of are Peacock, females are peahens and together they are called peafowl. The male has a spectacular glossy green long tail feathers that may be more than 60 percent of the birds total body length. These feathers have blue, golden green and copper collared acelli (eyes). The long tail feathers are used for mating rituals like courtship displays. The feathers are arched into a magnificent shape across the back of the bird and almost touching on both sides. Females do not have these graceful tail feathers. They have the fan like crest with whitish face and throat, chestnut brown crown and hind neck, metallic green upper breast and mantle, white belly and brown back rump and tail. Their primaries are dark brown. HABITAT Body Length cm Weight gm Habitat In the undergrowth in deciduous forests near streams tall trees for roosting Size of the male tail feathers, its coloration and numbers of eyes present determine the do minance of the male in MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 142 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

144 peacock hierarchy. The females are believed to be attracted towards the male with longest and most colourful tail feathers. PEAFOWL BEHAVIOR Peacocks are gregarious by nature. In the breeding season they are usually seen in small parties of one male with three to five females whereas in the non breeding season they remain in separate parties of adult males and females with juveniles. Peacock roost in tall trees and emerge from the dense thickets to feed in fields ad openings in forests and fields. FOOD HABIT Peacocks are ground feeders. Indian peafowl s do most of their foraging early in the morning and shortly before sunset. They retreat to the shade and security of the trees for the hottest portion of the day. They make a meal of grains, berries drupes wild figs and some cultivated crops. They can also eat insect s small reptiles and small mammals. CONSERVATION AND RELATIONSHIP WITH MAN The great beauty and popularity of the Indian Peafowl has ensured its protection throughout most of its native ranges. It is a national bird of India. The Peafowl is prominent in the mythology and folklore of the Indian people. The Hindus consider the bird to be scared because of its association with Lord Krishna who used to wear its feathers as crown (Mor Mukut). It is also associated with the God Kartikeya, son of the Lord Shiva and Parvati and brother of Lord Ganesh. It is Vaahan (transport) of Lord Kartikeya. This long and close association with humans has proven the peafowl s adaptability of human- altered landscapes. In villages where it is protected it becomes quite tame, but it is very shy and secretive where hunted. Peacock is generally protected by the local people. CONSERVATION STATUS Wild Life (P) Act Schedule-I CITES Not Listed THREATS Threats to the peacock in the area are: Habitat loss, especially the shortage of tall tree in and around the villages for roosting and for providing shades during hot summer month. Shortage of drinking water for the birds during the hot summer days. Causalities caused by eating chemically treated agricultural crop seeds. Illegal hunting by some communities for meat and feather. Killing of birds by stray dogs. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 143 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

145 Accidental deaths due to electrocution 9.7 Wildlife Management Plan Wildlife management consists of habitat evaluation and assessment, periodic vegetation and animal status monitoring, identification of habitat factors favourable to growth and which act against the population. Welfare factors are promoted, decimating factors are arrested and limiting factors mitigated so that habitat carrying capacity is optimized and populations attain the saturation point intrinsic to the species. Participation and support of local public is enlisted to make the conservation plan work and outcome becomes sustainable. The state needs growth and a vibrant economy. However, protection of nature and environment and development of economy are not alternatives, not mutually exclusive. Both have to proceed hand in hand so that natural ecosystems are maintained or better, restored for uninterrupted flow of goods and services, on which human survival is dependent. Every entrepreneur need to be sensitive of the ecological impact of setting an industry and forge a connection with natural objects and dependent societies. This will make the development sustainable and bring lasting cheer in the society. UKFDC is expected to usher in green development initiatives in this locality as an agent of change to fulfill their corporate responsibility. Conscious of the above and in consonance with the statutory requirement, this conservation plan is made to mitigate the impact on flora & fauna. Objects of management: The important objects of management are:- i) To maintain the existing wildlife habitats in optimal state of productivity by alleviating the impairing forces. ii) To restore degrading habitats and nurture biodiversity. iii) To protect the resident fauna and long ranging elephant, leopard, jungle cat and migratory birds through mass awareness and timely damage control measures. iv) To provide alternatives of livelihood to consumptive use of biomass for auto-resuscitation of habitats and elicit public support to maximize above objectives. Block plantation With a view to compensate impact of project and sustainable mining, 10 ha plantation with species qualifying habitat will be taken up in government waste lands, forest land and in vacant places like embankment of irrigation Canals, river banks, vacant space, panchayat etc. as proposed in the management plan. As plantations will commence after EC. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 144 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

146 Nursery raised seedlings in 1600 seedlings per ha will be planted in previously excavated and treated pits. Nine months to one and half year old seedlings will be used depending on growth characters. Pits will be dug of 45 cm. cube in September-October when soil is still moist and allowed to wither. To each pit a basketful of farm yard manure/compost and 30 gm basal dose of NPK will be added before planting to improve soil texture and nutrient status. Half moon trenches will be made on uphill side of sloping land or saucer made in flat land to conserve moisture. Mulching will be done after first soil working/weeding in 1m radius to improve soil moisture and minimize weed growth. Plantation will be watered as and when required. As a preventive against termite, 20 gm of neem cake will be added around each plant. Plantation will be kept properly weeded; fire may protect and will be stone-wall fenced against cattle for 5 years till rise above browsable height. The choice of species will be as follows: Indegenous misc. speceies adaptable to the site and recommended as below: Ailanthus excela (mahaneem) Spondias pinnata (aamra) Mangifera indica (aam) Emblica officinalis (amla) Tamrindus indica (imli) Cinnamomum tamala (tezpatta) Ziziphus mauritiana (ber) Aegle marmelos (bel) Madhuca indica (mahua) The food and cover plants are to be intimately mixed in plantation. With the protection afforded, if any qualifier species regenerates from stool, it will not be sacrificed. Area available for such block plantation is in hill slopes and uplands near villages. Bamboo plantation: Bamboo plantation over 10 ha will be done on outer slopes. Bamboo will be planted at a spacement of 7x7m i.e. 204 plants/ha. Bamboo rhizomes with tuft of one year old aerial root will be planted for early establishment. Additional bamboo buffer resources need to be build up, as the species is staple food of elephants and sloth bear are also subject to gregarious flowering and death soon after. Only thorny bamboo (Bambusa bambos) need be planted. Planting will be done in grids 7m apart for easy aftercare. Planting will be done in the 45 cm cube pits with addition of 30 gms DAP and 10 gms of M.P. Half moon trench and contour trenches on slopes will be done to prevent erosion and promote soil moisture. Stone wall fencing will be done MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 145 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

147 around the planting area to prevent grazing. As bamboo is susceptible to root competition and fire, plantation will be kept properly hoed, weeded and protected from fire for optimum growth. In Bamboo plantation area, weeding will be confined to Chromolaena odorata and climbers like Milletia extensa, Calycopteris floribunda & Combretum decandrum. Plantation area will be kept free from congestion by carrying out regeneration cleaning on the year preceeding actual plantation. Promote Plantation With a view to reduce dependence on the natural forests for biomass, alternate resources need to be building up. 500 seedlings will be distributed every year to villagers on a nominal rate. Nominal charge will reinforce a sense of belonging and promote planting and post planting care. Fire line: With a view to prevent fire entering the forest area, fire line will be created and maintained. Nearest people will be entrusted with fire line maintenance. Person will be made responsible for its regular and periodic maintenance and dousing of any accidental fire. Protection & fire prevention incentive: Ten peripheral villages from which fire is known to enter the forest will be kept under financial incentive. Dialogue will be initiated with village committee to render their assistance and cooperation in protection and fire prevention by responsible behaviour of the members. Biodiversity monitoring: With a view to closely observe and analyse if there is any change in biodiversity either positive or negative, a baseline study need to be carried out in first year. Changes in species and abundance of both plants and animals will be studied. This will be done through permanent trend transects selected by stratified random sampling procedure. Grid lines will be selected as samples from the population in the stratum. Grid lines will be 200m apart. The starting point will be marked on the ground and its bearing and GPS reading will be recorded. At every starting point, 10x10m square plot will be laid on holding nylon strings. At every 2m on sides and every 2.02m on the diagonals, a plumb will be lowered and herbs, shrubs struck will be recorded. Each plot will yield 32 tallies. The process will be repeated every 100m. As regards tree growth and bamboo, 5% survey shall be done in 20m strips and trees/tallied recorded species wise in 15 cm girth classes. No. of culms per clump and number of clumps will be recorded. Contour trenches Contour trenches 0.50x0.50x5m size in a staggered fashion, spaced 5m apart in contours and placed at 1m contour interval will be excavated. For 1:20 slope, the horizontal distance will be MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 146 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

148 20m. Such trenches will arrest soil wash and improve moisture regime. Degraded area will be tackled in this manner for regrowth of indigenous species. A total of 100 ha will be tackled in this manner. Awareness promotion: The success of any conservation plan of this magnitude is entirely hinged on the active support and whole hearted co-operation of all stakeholders with the members of public playing a major role. For this purpose, meetings and seminars will be organised from village to village on regular basis to carry the people along with implementation. Functions like Van Mahotsav, Wildlife Week, World Forestry Day, and World Environment Day will be organised in a befitting manner to which village heads, members of PR system at GP level, local leaders, members of NGO may be invited. The discussion may evolve around habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, fire damage control and how best the vegetation can be revamped etc. Members of public will be encouraged to speak. Student community may also be sensitized on various conservation issues. Measures within the plant area: Besides the measures suggested above other provisions made in environmental management plan and those suggested by the MoEF while granting forest diversion may have to be scrupulously followed in order to minimize the impact of the emissions from the mine and other adverse impact created due to other activities which will result due to establishment and operation of the sand mining. The provisions of Forest Conservation Act 1980 and Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 and Rules made their under may have to be respected while taking of any activity including executive instructions issued by the government and those by different statutory authorities. Human wildlife conflict:- Training will be provide to workers and strictly guided don t hurt any wildlife. If any Human wildlife conflict will be happen then immediately inform the wildlife officers. Except this any poaching or killing activities will show that also intimate the near forest range office. Table 62 :-Financial forecast S. No. Description Amount (Lacs) 1. Habitat improvement Bamboo plantation Promote Plantation 1.00 MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 147 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

149 4. Fire prevention Biodiversity study Awareness promotion 1.00 Total LAND USE PLANNING Deviation from planned mining procedure can lead to bank erosion/cutting and thereby river channel shifting degradation of land, causing loss of properties and degradation surrounding of landscape. Thus for environment friendly river bed mining the following control/abatement measures will be followed: Mineral will be mined out in central position of stream and sufficient safety barrier say 25% of width will be left towards bank side, So that the river flow/course will not get disturbed. The pits from where the material will be picked should not get deeper than 1 meter & shall follow the normal channel direction of the river. Pits will get replenished naturally every year after monsoon. 9.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY The chronic silicosis caused by silica exposure poses unique dangers for employees working at sand, bajri, boulder mining sites. Guidelines issued by Labor Department s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be followed strictly to reduce the health risk because long-term exposure can be fatal. Concentration of respirable dust in the workplace will be regularly measured as laid down by DGMS. Health check up for the workers will be conducted every year. Project proponent will arrange to provide free medicine to needed patient. Proponent will also coordinate with general public, regulatory authorities, local administration to appraise environmental performance of the mine. Safety of employees during operation of mines should be as per the mines rules and as per guideline of Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS). The following measures relating to safety and health should be incorporated. Conduct of mock drill First Aid facility and training to workers MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 148 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

150 Provisions of rest shelter for mine workers with facility of drinking water. Periodical medical examination of all workers Proponent will try to achieve targets of zero fatalities and injuries, silicosis elimination and the elimination of noise-induced hearing loss by constant and continuous improvement, at least equivalent performance levels to current national benchmarks. Budgetary Allocation for Health checkup Amount of Rs. 1, 00, 000 per year has been allocated for occupational health and safety of workers by Project Proponent SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT Study on Socio-economic status has already been carried out using primary socio-economic survey for generating the baseline data of Socio-economic status. Human Settlement There is no inhabitation within the lease area. Therefore neither villages nor any settlement will get disturbed during the entire life of the mine. As the mining operations will not disturb or relocate any village or settlement, no adverse impact is anticipated on any human settlement. Employment The area is considered as industrially backward. In the absence of any high employment potential activities, the people are economically backward. The mining operations will provide employment to local people. Various indirect employment opportunities will also be generated. Such as employment through contractors, running of jeeps, trucks, tractors and buses on hire, different kind of shops and transport related business avenues SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Solid waste generated from the mining operations is unwanted material including silt mixed sand will not be stacked on the banks sides as it will hinder the flow of water in monsoon season. It will be backfilled in the excavated pits or used for plantation purpose. Thus, no waste dump sites are needed for the project. For domestic sewage, it shall be disposed off into septic tank followed by soak pits COST OF ENVIRONMENT CONTROL MEASURES As a part of responsibility towards protection of environment, project proponent has allocated budget for regular Environment monitoring and Environmental management. The same is detailed in Table 63 & 64. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 149 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

151 Table 63: Proposed Cost of Environmental Monitoring Components Schedule and Duration of Monitoring/ Execution Implementing Agency Approximate Unit Cost (per location) Total Cost (per year ) Air Once in every season except monsoon at 5 locations Project Proponent Rs. 5,000/- 75,000 Water Once in every season at 5 locations Project Proponent Rs. 3,000/- 60,000 Noise Once in every season at 5 locations Project Proponent Rs. 3,000/- 60,000 Soil Twice in a year at 5 locations Project Proponent Rs. 3,000/- 30,000 TOTAL 225,000 Table 64: Proposed Cost of Environment Management S. No. Particulars Amount (in Lacs) 1 Pollution Monitoring, twice in a year Ambient air quality for PM10, PM2.5, SO2 & NO2. Water quality Noise level Soil Quality 2 Pollution abatement- (Water sprinkling, 1 taker (capacity 5KLD) per day for 300 Rs. 500) Capital Recurring per year 3 Plantation and green belt development (Plantation in no mining area in western part of the mine, along haul and connecting roads and in the 700 trees per year, provision of protective fencing and maintenance (@ Rs. 250 per plant fencing & Rs. 50 per sapling ) 3 Rainwater harvesting on the Roof top of the Government School Kheri Battar 4 Repair and maintenance of Haul and connecting link roads in consultation with Gram Panchayat Total MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 150 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

152 EIA REPORT OF KHERIBATTAR PLOT NO.-2 STONE MINE, HARYANA (42.01 HA) Overall cost = Capital cost + 4* Recurring cost i.e., *4.0 ) =54.0 Lakh The total cost of EMP is Rs. 54 lakhs ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Project proponent shall conduct all its operations in a manner that is protective of the environment and health & safety of employees, customers and the community. Inn fulfillment of this commitment, they shall maintain continuing efforts to: Comply with all applicable safety, health and environment laws and regulations Enhance Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) awareness among employees and through effective communication and training Investigate all workplace incidents and illness in order to promptly correct any unsafe conditions or practices Environment Policy which will be followed by project proponent is attached as Annexure-IV. Environment Management Cell Environment management cell of M/s ASD-RKC J.V. (Project Proponent) is given below: Mine Owner Mine Manager Site Officer Figure 27: Environment Cell of Project MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 151 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

153 Summary 10 CHAPTER-10: SUMMARY & CONCLUSION M/s ASD-RKC J.V. is the project proponent who has proposed proposal for Mining of Stone alongwith Associated Minor Minerals. Mine lease of 42.01ha area had been granted to M/s ASD-RKC J.V. for mining of stone along with associated minor minerals for a period twelve years vide Letter of Intent issued to it by Director General Mines & Geology, Haryana. Mine lease area comprising of Khasra Nos. 139, 140, 141min falls in plot no. 2 of Village- Kheribattar, Tehsil-Dadri of District Bhiwani in the State of Haryana. Total land under the mine lease area comes under government land which has been allocated via auction to the project proponent. Forest land or any wildlife sanctuary land is not involved in it. As per the Gazette Notification dated 14 th September 2006 and its subsequent amendments later, the proposed project comes under Category B1 (mining lease area < 50 hectare)-{mining of Minerals} as the lease area is 42.01ha. Hence, the proposed project is being presented to State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), Haryana; for the purpose of obtaining Environmental Clearance. The mining lease area is located in hill slope. The lease area will be used for extraction of stone along-with associated minerals from mine site. Mining is proposed to be carried out by opencast mechanized method using shovel and dumper combination. Drilling and blasting will also be involved for dislodging the mineral. In view of the geological setting of the deposit it is proposed to work the mine from top down ward for which a mine road is already developed. Mining will be done with final bench dimensions of 9m x 6.5m with intermediate safety berm of 8m. The rate of proposed production is targeted at Lac TPA. The mined stone blocks will be transported from the quarry to the consumers by trucks. The general water table around the lease area is at 63 meters below ground. Mining will be strictly carried out 5 m above the ground water level. Therefore mining will not intersect groundwater table. All precautions and safety measures will be taken during mining. Piezometer will be installed and regular monitoring will be done to check water table. Total 182 local people will get direct employment from proposed mine project. Mine will be worked for 300 days in a year. Total water requirement of 10 KLD will be met from tanker supply. Green belt will be maintained in 4.0 ha of area and applicant will plant 700 saplings per year. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 152 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

154 The Total Cost of proposed project is estimated as Rs lacs approximately. The proposed project will reduce demand of stone in the domestic market and in turn increase of state revenue. The people around the region will get direct and indirect employment, thus it will improve the financial status. The project is not expected to have any major adverse impact on the environment. Hence it is concluded that the project is economically feasible and financially beneficial to the local people as well as to the state. Conclusion The gap between the annual demand and the quantity of stone received from captive mines is substantial and thus the proponent intends to bridge this gap by extraction of stone for use in construction activities like building, infrastructure facilities, construction and expansion of existing SH/NH of the area. The proposed project will provide employment to local people in different activities such as mining, transportation and plantation activities. The project activity will not have any major impact on the environment. At post mining stage of proposed project, the existing land will be utilized foe plantation and as a water reservoir. Also the proponent s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives will have a positive impact on socio economic environment of the region. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project is feasible. MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 153 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

155 11 CHAPTER-11: DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED Declaration by Experts contributing to the preparation EIA of Kheribattar Plot No.-2 Stone Mine project. I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA. EIA Coordinator Name : Mr. A.S. Brara Signature : Contact information : Functional Area Experts S.No. Functional Areas Name of the Experts Involvement (task & period) Signature & Date 1. AP* Mr. S.B. Sinha Consultancy provided in functional area of Air Pollution Prevention, Monitoring & Control. (Dec 15 Feb 16) 2. WP* Mr. S.B. Sinha Consultancy provided in functional area of Water Pollution Prevention, Control & Prediction of impacts. (Dec 15 Feb 16) 3. SHW* Mr. S.B. Sinha Consultancy provided in functional area of Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste Management. (January 16) 4. SE* Mr. Anil Kumar Consultancy provided in functional area of Socio Economics (Dec 15 Feb 16) 5. EB* Mr.Vivek N. Singh Consultancy provided in functional area of Ecology & Biodiversity. (Dec 15 Feb 16) 6. HG* Mr. R. K. Khanna Consultancy provided in functional areas of Hydrology, Ground Water & Water MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 154 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS

156 Conservation. ( January 16) 7. GEO* Mr. B.M. Sinha Consultancy provided in functional area of Geology. (December 15) 8. SC* Dr. Vivek N. Singh Consultancy provided in functional area of Soil Conservation. (Dec 15 Feb 16) 9. AQ* Mr. S.B. Sinha Consultancy provided in functional area of Meteorology, Air Quality Modeling & Prediction. (Dec 15 Feb 16) 10. N* Mr. A.S. Brara Consultancy provided in functional area of Noise study. (Dec 15 Feb 16) 11. LU* Mr. Deepak Srivastav Consultancy provided in functional area of Land Use. (Dec 15 Feb 16) Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization I, A. S. Brara, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA of Kheribattar Plot No.2 Stone Mine. I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any misleading information mentioned in this statement. Signature : Name : Mr. A.S. Brara Designation : C. M. D. Name of the EIA Consultant Organization NABET Certificate No. & Issue date: : Mantec Consultants Pvt. Ltd. S. No. Functional Area Code Complete name of the Functional Areas 1. AP Air Pollution Prevention, Monitoring & Control 2. WP Water Pollution Prevention, Control & Prediction of impacts 3. SHW Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste Management MANTEC CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD. 155 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS