EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Executive Summary for 12.77ha Gosalpur Manganese, Iron, Blue dust & ETC Minerals

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. PREAMBLE Minerals are the chief source of present phase of industrialization, and play an important role in the present phase of the national economy and overall development of the nation. India is endowed with significant mineral resources. India produces 89 minerals out of which 4 are fuel minerals, 11 metallic, 52 non-metallic and 22 minor minerals. Manganese, Iron, Blue mining project is located at village Gosalpur, Tahsil Sihora, Jabalpur District (MP) Ha mining lease area having production capacity of 2900 MTPA is being operated by the lessee firm M/s Narayan Metal & Minerals under Rule22 M.C.R MP Govt. was grant to mining Lease for a period of 20 years with effect from year to year In order to assess the likely impacts on environment due to the mining activities being carried out in the Manganese ore, Iron Ore, Laterite, Blue dust & etc. minerals. Mining lease area of 12.77ha, M/s Narayan Metal & Minerals has entrusted this task to to carry out the Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment study of the mining lease area and based on the same to suggest an Environment Management Plan (EMP) and a Disaster Management Plan. 2. LOCATION 12.77ha of mining lease area with production of 2900 Tones per year at village Gosalpur, Tehsil Sihora and Jabalpur District (M. P.). The applied area is located at a distance of 29 km from district head quarter Jabalpur, which is approachable by road and rail track, one has to travel up to Gosalpur which is 28 km in NE direction on Jabalpur Katni NH-7 then at Khinni triangle one has turn in the left for further 1 km. The nearest railway station is Gosalpur on Mumbai-Koltota route at 4.0km from mine. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The lease of Gosalpur has been marked on Survey of India Top sheet No. 64A/3. Topographically the applied area having the moderate to steep topography as the area has one hillock having highest elevation of 138m in the north and lowest Ex. Summary 1

2 elevation is 100m in northeastern corner thus the total elevation difference is 38m, while the this northerly hillock is continues its lateral extension in the southern direction with small relief topography. The southeasterly medium relief area has the highest elevation of 122m and the lowest on is 106m in the western direction thus the with elevation difference of 16m. The drainage is prominent in NE and SW direction. There are six old pits and one old trench is exist which have been excavated in the past. The area lies at the cross section of 23 o o N and 80 o o E and is covered under Toposheet no 64A/3. Details of Project Settings S. No. Particulars Details 1 Latitude TO Longitude 80 o to 80 o Height above mean sea level 138 AMSL to 100 AMSL 4 Ground water table 15mbgl (85m AMSL) 5 Ultimate working depth 3m (97m AMSL) 5 Nearest City Jabalpur about 29 km 6 Nearest Railway Station Gosalpur at 4 km 7 Nearest Airport Jabalpur located at about 29 km from the mines by road 8 Nearest Highway National highway NH-7 upto 1km 9 Nearest Village Gosalpur is 1.0 km in east direction 10 Hills/Valley No 11 Ecological Sensitive Zone No national parks and sanctuary 12 Reserve Forest Borha RF- SE-6.0km 13 Historical Place No 14 Nearest River/ Nalla Heran River- NW- 2.0km Gosalpur Pond- E- 1.0km Burhagar Tank- SW-4.0km 15 Annual Climatic Conditions Max. Temperature 47.6 o C Min m Temperature 4.0 o C Average Rainfall 1168 mm Max. RH (%) 80% Min. RH (%) 20% Ex. Summary 2

3 4. REASON FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) The impact of mine on the environment depends to a large extent on its location with respect to Human settlements, meteorological conditions, ambient air quality, water bodies, agricultural and forest land etc. Most of the adverse impacts of mines are amenable to technological control by providing necessary preventive and control measures and finally through effective environmental management of the operating mines. Keeping in view the likely impacts of mines on environment, this Rapid environment impact assessment report has been prepared for submission to State Pollution Control Board and Ministry for Environment and Forests (MoEF) for clearance of the proposed mining area. 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 5.1 Mineable Reserves & Anticipated Life of the Mine Mineable reserves are those reserves, which are left after deducting mineral blocked in benches and barrier zone. Mineral blocked in barrier zone and benches Block in barrier zone Laterite 48225MT Iron ore 5103MT Manganese ore 2553MT Block in benches Laterite 18743MT Iron ore 2112MT Manganese ore 1056MT Left out mineable reserves Laterite = MT Iron ore = MT Manganese = MT. Life of the mine Thus total mineable reserves = MT Mine life = / 2900 = 172years. From the fifth year of commencement of mining, mine will reach its optimum production of 2900 MT. Ex. Summary 3

4 5.2 Mining Method Present mining method: Opencast manual mining method will be proposed using hand tools such as spades, hammer, crowbar, chisel with occasional use of blasting to loose the harder portion of rock. Future Planning:- Proposed mining operation will be carried out by manual method of mining using hand tools such as spades, hammer, crowbar, chisel etc. Loading of mineral in to truck/ dumper will be done manually by head load using can basket and tasla etc. The overburden, face clearing and removal of mine debris will be done by manual means. Winning of ore will be done manually with hand tools like sledge, hammers, chisels, spades and crowbars. The haul road has been extended up to the bottom of the quarries. The mineral will be loading into the trucks and tractors will be done manually. During the five year haulage road will be developed at the gradient of 1:16. Whenever the hard formation will come then occasional blasting may in use. Proposed mining will be carried out for Manganese ore, Iron ore and Laterite by proposed opencast manual mining method, using hand tools such as spades, hammer, crowbar, chisel with occasional use of blasting with one development bench of 0.5m & two production bench of 1.5m & 1.0m respectively. During the first five years of development & production, mining is proposed to be carried out in the form of rectangular blocks at south central part of the lease area. Providing siteservices in southwestern 7.5m barrier zone of the lease area will develop infrastructure. 5.3 Salient Features of the Mines S. No. Particulars Details 1 Type of Mine Open Cast 2 Mining Lease Area 12.77Ha 3. Mineable Area Ha 4. Existing Pits & Quarries ha 5. Existing Dumps Nil 6. Infrastructure and road Nil 7. Mineral Storage Nil 8. Plantation (bushes) Nil 9. Barren Land ha Ex. Summary 4

5 10. Geological Reserve tonnes q Recoverable Reserve tonnes 12. Method of mining manually 13. Ultimate Depth of Mining 3mbgl (97mRL) 14. Ultimate Pit Slope 45 o 15. Present capacity of mines 2900 MTPA 16. Expected Life of Mines 172years 17. Lease Period 20 year upto Thickness of top soil/ob Minimum 0.0 m Maximum 0.5 m Average 0.25 m Thickness of Laterite Minimum 0.0 m Maximum 1.0m Average 0.5 m Thickness of Laterite with Iron ore & Manganese Minimum 0.0 m Maximum 1.5m Average 0.75 m 19 Existing mode to transportation of mineral Road 20 Area to be covered under dumps ha 21 Area covered under pit Ha 22 Area to be reclaimed by lease period end Nil 23 Area to be covered under plantation by lease period 4.21 ha end 24 Average mrl AMSL 25 Ground water table Monsoon period 15m bgl (85mRL) Dry month 20m bgl (80mRL) 5.4 Proposed Rate of Production It will be about 2900 tonnes per year of saleable Manganese ore, laterite, Iron ore & Blue Dust for full year after complete development of the Mining. 5.5 Loading Loading of Manganese ore, laterite, Iron ore & Blue Dust will be done by manually to the trolley/trucks and will be sending to the end users. The overburden will be removed and stacked in a place in the surface. Subsequently it will be mechanically loaded to the tipper for onward dumping to the predetermined space in the lease boundary. Ex. Summary 5

6 5.6 Hauling/Transport The haulage of mineral from working face to trucks or stacking site in quarry bottom will be done manually. The haulage of O.B. will be done with tractor trolley or 10 tonnes tippers. This will be done as and when required. 5.7 Mine Drainage As in the area there is no ground water resource available in the applied area yet there is water resource in the form of handpump/well near the Gosalpur village in the south of the applied area where the water table has been informed about 15m below the surface level and only in the rainy season the seepage water will accumulate will be dewatered by 5HP pump. During the lease period ultimate depth of the pit is 3m below ground level and ground water table is 15m below ground level hence no seepage will be there. Rainwater may get accumulated in the working pit. It will be discharged with the help of a 5 H.P. pump having capacity to lift lit/hour with maximum head of m. The pumped out water will be used for agricultural purpose for the surrounding agricultural land. The discharge water will first pass through the settling tanks where suspended particles will settled before its discharge for agricultural use, as surrounding area is agricultural land. A settling tank is proposed in south near the proposed five year working pit. 5.8 Solid Waste Management In the applied area the Mineralisation found to be in capping of 3m average in the case of exhaust of reserves the mine waste will be used for reclaim the five year pit or if the existence of mineral is there then waste dump will be keep as given proposal. Mine waste generated during the first five year will be placed in the barrier zone by making each dump of lateritic soil mixed with ferruginous material and weathered clayey formation which is including of mines loss in the form chips and fines for each year. Maximum Height & Spread of Dump: As mentioned earlier the area was worked for Manganese ore, Iron ore, Laterite & Blue Dust. Waste will be in the form of lateritic soil, intercalated waste as weathered ferruginous Laterite, murrum and quartzitic phyllite and the total quantum will be Ex. Summary 6

7 around 2516m3 will be dumped in the SW barrier zone by making dump of each year and constructing the retaining wall around each dump will be provided their stability. There is no program of backfilling. The dumping area chosen for first five year will not be interfering working of the mine in future. 5.9 Resource Requirement The present proposal is of existing mining activity at mining lease area of 12.77ha at village Gosalpur tehsil- Sihora & Dist. Jabalpur, MP. For efficient operation of the Mines all necessary utilities will be made available, a brief description of the same is given below. a) Storage facility It is proposed to provide adequate storage facilities for the excavated mineral, explosives and waste dumps, which is generated/used during mining process. Proposed excavated minerals and waste dumps will be kept in the mining lease area. b) Project Cost Project Mining of Manganese ore, Iron ore, Laterite & Blue Dust c) Electric system Details of expenditure of the project Ex. Summary 7 Estimated Cost in Lac of Rupees 5.0lac M.P. State Electricity Board is making the power requirement for the project. d) Water Supply The total fresh water needs to be pumped is about 6 KL per day for consumption of domestic and mining purpose. This quantity of water will be taken from hand pump located in the south-western part of the lease area. The details of water balance of existing /proposed mining project are given below: WATER BALANCE OF MINING PROJECT Process Total a) Mine Site Dust suppression 4kl 4kl Green Belt 1kl 1kl b) Domestic Drinking & Washing 1kl 1kl Total (A + B) 6kl 6kl

8 Domestic waste water 0.7kl 0.7kl 6. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT SCENARIO 6.1 Climate The brief discussion over the meteorological condition of the area is as below: Temperature: The winter season starts from December and continues till the end of February. January is the coolest month with the mean daily maximum temperature at 34 o C and the mean daily minimum temperature at 12 o C. Both the night and day temperatures increase rapidly during the onset of the premonsoon season from March to May. During pre-monsoon season, the mean maximum temperature (May) was observed to be 47.6 o C with the mean minimum temperature (March) at 22 o C. The mean maximum temperature in the monsoon season (Sep.) observed to be 34 o C whereas the mean minimum temperature was observed to be 16 o C. By the end of September with the onset of post-monsoon, the day temperatures increase slightly, with the mean maximum temperature at 26 o C and the mean minimum temperature at 12 o C. Relative Humidity: The air is generally humid in this region during the monsoon when the average relative humidity at 0830 hr. was observed to be with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. Similarly, at 1730 hr., the average value was observed to be with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 60%. Generally, the weather during Post monsoon seasons was observed to be with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 15%. Rainfall: Monsoon in the area comes from southwesterly winds. The average annual rainfall based on the last 10-year IMD data, was observed to be mm. The monsoon sets in the month of June and continues till mid observed in the evenings, with clear mornings. During the monsoon season, both in the mornings and evenings, the skies were found to be clouded. Wind Pattern Generally light to moderate winds prevails throughout the year. Winds were light and moderate particularly during the morning hours. While during the afternoon hours the winds were stronger. A review of the wind rose diagram shows that Ex. Summary 8

9 6.2 AIR QUALITY predominant winds are mostly from S, SSE, NW, WNW, W and N directions followed by W direction. To establish the ambient air quality, sampling and testing were conducted. Air sampling stations were established at eight (8) locations around the proposed mining area to assess the background air pollution levels. OF AIR SAMPLING RESULTS WITH CPCB NORMS A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 CPCB Norms Indl. & Mixed used area Residenti al & Rural Area March to May 2009 SPM Concentration Average Maximum Minimum RPM Concentration Average Maximum Minimum SO2 Concentration Average Maximum Minimum NOX Concentration Average Maximum Minimum NOISE LEVEL Ambient noise levels were measured at different locations (same as ambient air monitoring locations for two days on hourly basis) to establish present scenario which shall be described as follows. All the values are well within the norms prescribed by CPCB for industrial and commercial area. Main source of noise are traffic movements. 6.4 WATER QUALITY Surface Water The Surface water bodies in the study area mainly Heran River, Burhagar Tank & Gosalpur Pond located NW, SW & E direction at about 2.0km, 4.0km & 1.5 km Ex. Summary 9

10 respectably from mine. The water from Heran River is used for domestic as well as drinking purpose. The water from Burhagar Tank is used for irrigation purpose. In addition, most of the water bodies are dry during the summer months excluding those water bodies (worked out quarries), which are situated in the study area. The data conform to the water quality standards for most of the parameters. The dissolved oxygen levels range between 2.6 to 2.9mg/l, Total Hardness ranges from 248 to 280 mg/l; BOD levels are as low as 5 to 7mg/l. The heavy metal content has been observed within the limit. The analysis of the sample indicates that the organic pollution of River is insignificant. The physico-chemical and biological analysis revealed that all the parameters are well within the prescribed limits of IS: Ground Water The study region receives about 1168 mm of rainfall and which plays an important role in recharging of ground water. High lands ensure quick surface runoff and the precipitation received in low lying area contribute to a great extent in building of ground water reserve of the area. Water supply in the most of the villages depends on ground water resources. Well water is used for domestic as well as irrigation purposes. Ground Water quality analysis was carried out at 4 locations and the frequency of sampling was once /month/station. Ground water samples were examined for physico-chemical, heavy metals and bacteriological parameters in order to assess the effect of industrial and other activities on ground water. The samples were collected and analysed as per the procedures specified in standard Methods for the examination of water & Wastewater published by American Public Health association (APHA). ph in ground water sample was observed to be in the range 7.3 to 7.8 while conductivity was observed in the range of µmohos/cm. The value of alkalinity and hardness were observed in the range of mg/l and 109 to 146mg/l respectively. Whereas heavy metal was found to be within the limit. 6.5 SOIL QUALITY Five locations within 10 km radius of the project site were selected for soil sampling. At each location, soil samples were collected from three different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm below the surface and homogenized. The homogenized samples Ex. Summary 10

11 were analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics. For general characterisation of soil a few random samples from the study area to the depth of about 15 cm were collected. Soil samples so collected were brought to the laboratory for analysis. It has been observed that the texture of the soil was observed to be clay nature. The organic carbon was found to be in the range of 3.2 % to 3.4%. The nitrogen and phosphorus were observed to be in the ranges of 300 to 358Kg/ha and 30 to 36kg/ha respectively the ph range at the soil vary in between 5.45 to The soil has medium percentage of iron, zinc and chloride. 6.6 Biological Environment LIST OF FLORA & FAUNA OF THE STUDY AREA NATURALLY OCCURRING SPECIES Kohu (Terminalia arjuna) Karanji (Pongamia pinnata) Sisham (Dalbergia sissoo) Babul (Acacia arabica) Neem (Azadirachta indica) Kachnar (Bauhinia variegata) Akasneem (Millingtonia hertonsia) Bargad (Ficus bengalensis) Gular (Ficus glomerata) Jamun (Sysisium cumini) Aam (Mangifera indica) Palas (Butea monosperma) Mahua (Madhuca latifolia) Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana) Bel (Aegle mermelos) Saj (Terminalia tomentosa) Kanker (Flacorita indica) Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) Reunjha (Acacia leucophloea) CULTIVATED TREES GROWING IN THE VILLAGES Bargad (Ficus bengalensis) Gular (Ficus glomerata) Pipal (Ficus religiosa) Imli (Tamarindus indica) Aam (Mangifera indica) Jamun (Syzigium cumini) Munga (Moringa olderfera) Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana) Bel (Aegle marmelos) Lasora (Cordia dichotoma) Neem (Azadirachta indica) Mahua (Madhuca latifolia) Sitaphal (Anona squamosa) LIST OF FAUNA OF THE STUDY AREA Bengal Monkey (Macasus rhesus) Jungle cat (Felischaus) Mongoose (Herpests mingo) Sambhar (Crevus unicolor) Kalmuha monkey (Semnapthecus on lellccs) Common hawcuckoo (Cuculus micropterces) House sparrow (Passer domesticus) House crow (carvus splendens) Common maina (Acrido tehras tristis) Ex. Summary 11

12 6.7 LAND USE PATTERN The study area covers about ha. For computation of the land use pattern in the study area based on the village-wise land-use data given in the census records, the geographical area of all settlements covered within the study area, though many villages in the peripheries of the circular study area are partially covered. Perfect delineation and quantification of land uses for the partially covered parts of villages of the study area is not possible, hence the entire village area is considered for the study, irrespective of its coverage within the village boundary. The land use is classified into four types viz. forests, area under cultivation, culturable waste and the area not available for cultivation. The land under cultivation is further sub-divided into two types viz. irrigated and un-irrigated. Land-use Pattern in the Study Area S. N. Particulars Study Area (ha) Percentage Coverage 1. Forest Land Land under Cultivation a) Irrigated Land b) Un irrigated Land Culturable Waste Land Area not available for cultivation Total Area SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS The study area comprises of total 77 Villages. These villages fall under one tehsil Sihora. The demographic details have been abstracted from Primary Census Abstract- 2001(CD) of Madhya Pradesh obtained from Office of Registrar General India, New Delhi. The salient features of the study area are as follows: o Total population of the villages in the study area is o The total no of household in the study area is o Sex ratio (no. of females per 1000 males) is 945 o The literacy rate in the study area is 56.48% Ex. Summary 12

13 o The percentage of scheduled tribe in the study area is 16.66% while only 14.86% population is of scheduled caste o Out of total population maximum people are workers i.e % Followed by main workers 67.53% and marginal workers 32.47% ESTIMATED BASIC STATISTICS OF THE STUDY AREA S. No. Detail Working Population 1 Households Total Population Male Female Schedule Tribe Schedule Cast Literacy Rate Sex ratio (No. of Female per 1000 Male Occupational Pattern: 5.1 Total Working Population (% of total population ) Total Main Worker (% of total Working Population Marginal Workers (% of total Working Population) Cultivators (% of worker) Agricultural Labors (% of worker) Household Worker (% of worker) Other Workers (% of worker) Total Non Workers (% of total Population) 7. IMPACT ASSESSMENT Mining activities is bound to have an adverse impact on existent environment. An understanding of the nature and extent of various impacts is essential in devising the methods and advance planning to mitigate the impacts and ultimately restore the land to useful conditions. 8. IMPACT EVALUATION An attempt has been made to evaluate the impact of project in terms of both quality and quantity by using modified matrix method for crucial environmental parameters. The environmental impact evaluation of possible effects as a result of proposed Ex. Summary 13

14 mining area is primarily based on study of objectives, process, surrounding environment etc. The aspects such as water, air, land and related issues have been assessed on the basis of mining operations for similar activity. The environmental impacts identify the possible relationship of proposed mining operations with respect to environmental parameters. Their relationship can be beneficial or adverse and can be further classified as short term, long term, reversible, irreversible, local or regional. 9. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 9.1 Reclamation of Land Reclamation and rehabilitation is not proposed during proposed five year working only proposal of backfilling are given end of lease period after completion of proposed exploration and find out true depth of mineral, entire mine waste will be used for backfilling purposed. Mineable area will be backfilled after mining the total depth of mineralization. Systematic reclamation and afforestation of mined out areas will be carried out in lease area so as to cover the entire worked out area before expiry of mining lease. Since further exploration is proposed to completely delineate ore bearing areas within the leasehold, complete reclamation programme cannot be given at this juncture but waste will be spread in worked out areas to the maximum extent possible. The reclamation of mined out is carried out in the following manner: Removal and storage of top soil separately for afforestation by manually. Hard overburden and waste material are disposed off by using blasting in the mined out area. After leveling and compaction of backfilled material, the areas are covered with topsoil stacked soil separately in the earlier cycle of mining. The reclaimed area is intensely afforested. 9.2 Green Belt Development Plantation will be done within the northeastern 7.5 m barrier zone of the lease area. Site for proposed plantation is chosen, so as to facilitate proper monitoring and after care of plants on regular basis. Programme of afforestation is decided keeping in view to improve environment. Plantation is proposed by considering that each plant Ex. Summary 14

15 will cover about 3x3 m area and survival rate is considered about 80%. Plants like Neem, Mango, Karanj, Subabool and other varieties will be put in consultation with local forest department. Sapling will be planted in 30-cm. deep hole covered with soil and manure. A Mali will take care of plants for their better survival conditions. Afforestation plan PROPOSED PLANTATION DURING FIRST FIVE YEARS: Survival rate Year No. of Area Location Particulars trees cover m 2 (anticipated) 1 st % SE Mango, Subabool& Karanj 2 nd % SE Mango, Subabool& Karanj 3 rd % SE Mango, Subabool& Karanj 4 th % SE Mango, Subabool& Karanj 5 th % SE Mango, Subabool& Karanj Total % SE PROPOSED PLANTATION FOR THE LEASE PERIOD: Year No. of trees Area Covered ha Survival rate Location 6 th to end of lease period % SW An average of 1500trees/ha will be planted as against barren land which is existed prior to mining operation with in mining leasehold area. 9.3 Measures to Improve Socio-Economic Conditions The impacts of the project would be felt in an integrated manner on the socioeconomic environment in the study area. There is no village in core zone and further no displacement is required for the proposed project and therefore impact will be positive side rather negative. The impacts on the different components viz employment, housing, educational, and medical and transport facilities, fuel Ex. Summary 15

16 availability, economics, status, health agriculture is not significant because size of project is very small. However, it would definitely increase the employment opportunity (primary as well as secondary) in the project area. Some of these impacts would be beneficial. The project will have a strong positive employment and income effect, both direct as well as indirect. Migrant-Non migrant ratio shall shift towards migrant side. This will happen because of (i) better employment opportunities due to this project and (ii) relatively low agricultural yield through traditional agricultural practice with monocrops. The project shall speed up the growing view on importance of education among people in study area. The project is going to bring about changes in the pattern of demand from food to non-food items if sufficient income is generated. The project is not going to influence the existing traditional agricultural situation significantly. It may help to improve agricultural production by way of providing additional income to the farms from supplementary sources. People perceive that the project will bring handful gains by way of creating significant job opportunities along with development of social infrastructure. 9.4 Air Pollution Control Measures Following measures shall be taken to mitigate the effect of mining operation over ambient air environment: 1. Regular spraying of water by water sprinkling system over haulage roads. 2. To reduce dust generation during loading operation water shall be sprayed over the muck pile to the loaded; 3. To reduce dust generation during plying of dumpers on the haul road. Water sprinkling is done at frequent intervals. Water sprinklers shall be installed at the mine haulage road; 4. To reduce spread of dust, plantation along the mining lease boundary and plantation shall be also done along haul roads. 5. Periodic maintenance of haulage roads. Ex. Summary 16

17 6. All over burden dumps shall be stabilized with legumes and grass to prevent the erosion of soil and arrest the dust emission during windy days. In addition to the above following additional mitigation measures shall be adopted and it is expected to continue in future also: 1. Dust mask shall be provided to all workers working in dusty atmosphere. 2. Tree Saplings shall be planted at the periphery of mining lease 3. Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery s shall be carried out in order to control emissions; 4. A good house keeping and proper maintenance shall be practiced which will help in controlling pollution. 9.5 Noise Pollution Control Measures The main sources of noise in mining activity are drilling, blasting, material handling machinery, loading equipment, etc. Following mitigation measures should be taken to control noise pollution: 1. Wherever the noise levels exceed 85 dba, workers should be provided with earmuffs, ear plugs etc. 2. All moving parts of machine shall be properly lubricated; 3. Non-moving parts of machine shall be properly fastened; 4. A barrier of overburden at mine boundaries shall be made and three rows of trees are proposed to be planted to reduce propagation of noise; 5. Noise barriers, silencers and enclosures shall be incorporated for equipments, which emit high noise levels. 6. All the basic equipments and various machinery shall be kept well maintained. 7. Thick green belt around the mining pit and along the haulage roads. 8. As far as possible heavy and noisy workers shall be avoided during nighttime. 9.6 Water Pollution Control measures Following measures have been taken to avoid accumulation of water: 1. Pump having required capacity shall be installed to lift accumulated rain water from working pit. Ex. Summary 17

18 2. There shall not be no over flow on wash off from dumps nor is there any beneficiation plant. Only rainwater is pumped out of the mine; 3. There is no toxic constituent in water and soil so water collected in sump is free from any toxic substances. 4. A silt-settling tank shall be constructed in northern barrier zone area to settle heavy particle before discharging water into drain. 5. Quality of water accumulated in the working pit may be checked during monsoon. 6. It shall be ensured that silt content in the mines discharged is minimum. 7. It shall be ensured that quality of drinking water for the worker is hygienic and good sanitation system is available Conclusion The Manganese ore, laterite, Iron ore & Blue Dust mining project of M/s Narayan Metal & Minerals village Gosalpur, Tehsil Sihora and Jabalpur District (MP) will be environmental compatible to the surrounding due to the high standards of pollution control measures to be adopted during the operation activity. Thus it can be safely stated that the mining activities will not have any adverse effect on the surroundings, if the proper environmental management plan is adopted. Ex. Summary 18