ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR NATHARA KI PAL - IA SOAPSTONE MINE Near Village Nathara Ki Pal, M. L. Area ha. M.L. No. 6/98, Tehsil Sarada, District Udaipur, State - Rajasthan Purpose Environment Clearance, Proposed Production 10,855 TPA Soapstone PROJECT COST 50Lac CATEGORY- A ToR letter no; -J-11015/416/2015-IA.II (M), 08/01/2016, dated-08/01/2016 Study Period- March to May-2016 APPLICANT M/S NALWAYA MINERAL IND. PVT. LTD. 7-A BAPU BAZAR, UDAIPUR PHONE FAX No info@nalwayaminerals.com EIA CONSULTANT M/S UDAIPUR MIN-TECH PVT. LTD. 206, APEKSHA COMPLEX, SEC. -11 HIRAN MAGRI, UDAIPUR (RAJ.) PH (OFF.) ssbist@udrmintech.com ACCREDITED BY NABET CATEGORY A FOR MINING SECTOR

2 NABET CERTIFICATE 2 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

3 3 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

4 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AAQ AMSL bgl BOD COD CPCB CSR db DO EAC EIA EMC EMP EPA GLC Ha HFL KLD Km Leq LFL LOS LoI MoEF MT NABET NH NOC OSHA PFR PF/RF PM10/2.5 PP PPE R & R Plan SH SPCB TDS Ambient Air Quality Above Mean Sea Level Below Ground Level Biochemical Oxygen Demand Chemical Oxygen Demand Central Pollution Control Board Corporate Social Responsibility Decibel Dissolved Oxygen Expert Appraisal Committee Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Management Cell Environment Management Plan The Environment Protection Act Ground Level Concentration Hectare High Flood Level Kilo litre Per Day Kilo Meter Equivalent Noise Level Low Flood Level Level of Service Letter of Intent Ministry of Environment and Forest Metric tone National Accreditation Board for Education and Training National Highway No Objection Certificate Occupational Safety and Health Administration Pre- feasibility Report Protected Forest/Reserve Forest Particulate Matter Project Proponent Personal Protective Equipment Resettlement & Rehabilitation plan State Highway State Pollution Control Board Total Dissolve Solid 4 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

5 ToR TPA USEPA Terms of Reference Tonnes Per Annum United State Environmental Protection Agency 5 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

6 INDEX S. NO. PARTICULAR PAGE NO. CHAPTER - I INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF THE REPORT IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE AND LOCATION OF THE 14 PROJECT 1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 17 CHAPTER II PROJECT DESCRIPTION TYPE OF PROJECT NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO COUNTRY LOCATION OF LEASE AREA DESCRIPTION OF LEASE AND MINING PROCESS PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION 40 CHAPTER III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT STUDY AREA ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE FOR VALUED ENVIRONMENT 43 COMPONENT 3.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT AMBIENT AIR ENVIRONMENT NOISE ENVIRONMENT BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 100 CHAPTER - IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES INTRODUCTION IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES: IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT AND MITIGATION 112 MEASURES 4.4 IMPACT ON AIR ENVIRONMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES IMPACT OF NOISE / VIBRATIONS & MITIGATION MEASURES IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION 123 MEASURES 4.7 IMPACT ON SOCIO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IMPACT ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY 127 CHAPTER V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE ) SITE ALTERNATIVES TECHNOLOGY ALTERNATIVE 130 CHAPTER VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME INTRDUCTION PROPOSED SET UP ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

7 CHAPTER VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES INTRODUCTION PUBLIC CONSULTATION RISK ASSESSMENT IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS SCENARIOS CONSIDERED FOR RISK ASSESSMENT DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN OUTLINE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, R&R ACTION PLAN 144 CHAPTER - VIII PROJECT BENEFITS INTRODUCTION IMPROVEMENT IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS 146 CHAPTER IX ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN INTRODUCTION (ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION) GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH WASTE MANAGEMENT 154 CHAPTER X SUMMARY & CONCLUSION INTRODUCTION PROJECT DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES PROJECTS BENEFITS ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CONCLUSIONS 167 CHAPTER - XI DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED QUESTIONNAIRE ANNEXURES M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

8 LIST OF TABLES TABLE PARTICULAR PAGE NO. NO. 2.1 YEAR WISE PRODUCTION OF MINERAL /WASTE DETAIL OF MANPOWER REQUIRED FOR MINING OPERATION WATER REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROJECT BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR THE LABOURS TO BE EMPLOYED IN 38 THE MINE 2.5 DETAIL OF MACHINERY DEPLOYED OR TO BE DEPLOYED STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE LAND USE PATTERN BASED ON SATELLITE IMAGE LAND USE PLAN FOR PRE- OPERATIONAL, OPERATIONAL & POST 49 -OPERATIONAL PHASES (IN HECT.) 3.4 SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA ANALYSIS RESULTS OF SOIL SAMPLES LOCATION OF WATER SAMPLING IN THE STUDY AREA ANALYSIS RESULTS OF GROUND WATER SAMPLES ANALYSIS RESULTS OF SURFACE WATER SAMPLES MEAN TEMPERATURE & RELATIVE HUMIDITY (FROM NEAREST 67 IMD STATION DABOK) 3.10 SITE SPECIFIC METEOROLOGICAL DATA LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING STATIONS PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING VARIOUS AIR QUALITY 73 PARAMETERS 3.13 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULT LOCATION OF NOISE MONITORING STATIONS NOISE LEVEL WITHIN THE STUDY AREA (UNIT DBA) CPCB NOISE STANDARD LIST OF FLORAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN CORE ZONE LIST OF FLORAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN BUFFER ZONE LIST OF FAUNA SPECIES OBSERVED IN THE CORE ZONE LIST OF FAUNAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN BUFFER ZONE LIST OF AVIFAUNAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN THE STUDY AREA LIST OF SURVEYED VILLAGES FOR SOCIO ECONOMIC STUDY DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION LITERACY RATES OF SURVEY AREA EMPLOYMENT PATTERN OF SURVEY AREA PRIMARY DATA COLLECTION LAND USE PATTER IN CORE ZONE PREDICTED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY CONCENTRATIONS MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS COST OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES 135 (INVESTMENT AND RECURRING COST) 9.1 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COST ESTIMATES OF EMP IMPLEMENTATION STAGE WISE PLANTATION PLANTATION SPECIES PROPOSED CSR M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

9 LIST OF FIGURES FIG. NO. PARTICULAR PAGE NO. 2.1 LOCATION MAP KEY PLAN OF THE LEASE AREA GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION OF THE LEASE AREA GOOGLE IMAGE OF THE LEASE AREA WITH BOUNDARY PILLARS LAND USE / LAND COVER MAP PATTERN OF THE STUDY SATELLITE IMAGE OF 10 KM RADIUS OF THE STUDY AREA TOPOGRAPHY MAP OF THE STUDY AREA DRAINAGE MAP OF THE STUDY AREA SURFACE GEOLOGICAL PLAN SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOIL SAMPLING IN THE STUDY AREA HYDROGEOLOGICAL MAP OF THE DISTRICT UDAIPUR SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF SITE ELEVATION, WORKING 61 DEPTH & GROUND WATER 3.10 GROUND WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA PHOTOGRAPHS OF WATER SAMPLING IN THE STUDY AREA WIND ROSE DIAGRAM AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING LOCATION IN THE STUDY AREA PHOTOGRAPHS OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING IN THE STUDY AREA MAP FOR NOISE MONITORING PHOTOGRAPHS OF NOISE MONITORING IN THE STUDY AREA BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING LOCATION MAP OF THE STUDY AREA PHOTOGRAPHS OF VEGETATION IN CORE ZONE PHOTOGRAPHS OF VEGETATION IN BUFFER ZONE SAMPLING LOCATION MAP FOR SOCIO STUDY CONCENTRATIONS OF PM10 DUE TO EMISSION FROM MINING 119 ACTIVITIES 6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

10 LIST OF PLATES 1 LOCATION PLAN 2 KEY PLAN 3 SURFACE PLAN 4 SURFACE LAYOUT PLAN AND SECTION 5 SURFACE GEOLOGICAL PLAN 6 GEOLOGICAL SECTION 7 CONCEPTUAL PLAN LIST OF ANNEXURE ANNEXURE NAME OF ANNEXURE NO. I COPY OF TOR LETTER II COPY OF LEASE AGREEMENT III COPY OF LEASE RENEWAL ORDER IV COPY OF MINING LEASE MUTATION ORDER V COPY OF DEMARCATION REPORT & LEASE MAP VI COPY OF REVENUE CERTIFICATE FOR NON FOREST LAND VII COPY OF CADASTRAL MAP VIII COPY OF OFFICE ORDER FOR EXTENSION OF M.L. UPTO IX BOARD RESOLUTION FOR NOMINATED OWNER X COPY OF APPROVAL LETTER OF MINING SCHEME WITH PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE XI COPY OF LETTER FOR ARAVALLI HILLS XII COPY OF ANALYSIS REPORT OF AIR SOIL NOISE & WATER XIII COPY OF AUTHENTICATED PRODUCTION FIGURES XIV COPY OF AUTHENTICATED LIST OF FLORA FAUNA XV COPY OF RECEIPT OF SUBMISSION OF CONSERVATION PLAN XVI COPY OF MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING XVII COPY OF CERTIFICATE FOR NO IMPACT AND DISTANCE OF JAISAMAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 10 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

11 EIA/EMP REPORT 11 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

12 CHAPTER-I INTRODUCTION Mining, Environment and development have become complimentary to each other. As a result of developmental activities visible ill-effects of the environmental degradation are clear and give signals of the concern. Therefore a sustainable development of the area involving extraction of mineral wealth vis-àvis protection of environment is the ultimate solution for betterment of mankind. 1.1 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT The Environmental Impact Assessment has been prepared to assess the current environmental scenario of the area and then based on the activities of proposed mining, to carry out Environmental Management Plan. The plan will identify and address the impacts, where these are adverse in nature, and thereafter to design mitigation measures to manage such impacts in a manner as to conserve environment and ecology of the area. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the possible impact-positive or negative-that a proposed project may have on the environment, together consisting of the natural, social and economic aspects. The EMP has been prepared with a view to ultimately ensure that the adverse impacts are minimized. Environmental clearance is a statutory requirement for the new, old & enhancement of production of any mining project of which EIA has to be prepared and submitted to respective agencies of state and central level in line with EIA Notification, 1994 & As per EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006, this project falls under Category A, Project and therefore this project requires Environmental Clearance from MoEF & CC, New Delhi. Therefore lessee has been submitted application (Form I & Pre-Feasibility Report) to Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change Impact Assessment Division, New Delhi for prior Environmental Clearance (EC). Meeting of Expert Appraisal Committee (Non Coal Mining) was held on 21,22 December-2015, ToR letter has been issued by Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change Impact 12 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

13 Assessment Division, New Delhi, vide letter no. J-11015/416/2015-IA.II (M), dated for the preparation of Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)/EMP Report in respect of the project. 1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT Project identification This is a mining project of Soapstone near village- Nathara ki Pal, Tehsil-Sarada, District Udaipur (Raj.) over ha. (Waste Land ha & Ag. Land ha.). Originally the lease was granted to Shri Ranjeet Lal Nalwaya for a period of 20 years w.e.f The Mining lease agreement copy dt (copy of lease agreement is enclosed in Annexure No-II). The mining lease was renewed over an area of hect. for a period of 20 years from to , vide Govt. order No. P-5130 Khan/Group-3/79 dated (Copy of lease renewal order is enclosed in Annexure No-III). The Lessee Shri Ranjeet lal Nalwaya expired on The Mining lease was nominated by the State government to the legal heirs of Shri R.L. Nalwaya in the name of M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries P. Ltd. by an order no.p.5137/khan/gr- 2/93 dt (Copy of mutation order is enclosed in Annexure No-IV). The Mining lease area does not involve Forest land. A Revenue Certificate Dt was issued to this effect. Jamabandi/ Khatedari report of the area is also attached. (Refer Annexure no. V & VI). The Mining lease period has now been extended up to as per amended MMDR Act (Annexure No. VIII). The Resolution passed by Board of Directors to appoint Shri Narendra Kumar Nalwaya as Nominated owner of the mines is enclosed. (Annexure No.-IX). 13 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

14 The Scheme of Mining with PMCP has been approved vide letter no-sme/ud- Cir/Mining Plan/Scheme/UDR, F-11/16/378 on dated 22/09/2017. (Copy of approval letter is attached as Annexure-X). The Mining lease area, ML No.6/98 of Nathara Ki Pal IA area fall into the Aravali hills, a letter from DMG, Udaipur is enclosed as Annexure XI. Identification of project proponent: The Resolution passed by Board of Directors to appoint Shri Narendra Kumar Nalwaya as Nominated owner of the mines is enclosed as Annexure IX. Project Proponent: Name of the Lessee - Address M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. P. Ltd. 7-A, Bapu Bazar, Udaipur Raj Phone Status of the lessee Contact person- Private Limited Company Sh. Narendra Kumar Nalwaya (Nominated owner) 1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE AND LOCATION OF THE PROJECT NATURE & SIZE OF PROJECT: It is proposed to produce 10,855 TPA Soap Stone from the area of hectares by open cast mechanized mining with use of excavator & dumper. LOCATION OF THE PROJECT- State : Rajasthan District : Udaipur Tehsil : Sarada Village : Nathara Ki Pal 14 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

15 The lease area falls on survey of India Toposheet No. 45H/16 and is situated between: Latitude N Longitude E N 24 13' 54.00"to N 24 14' 34.00" E 73 47' 12.00"to 73 46' 16.00" Site History- The lease area has been granted in favor of Shri Ranjeet Lal Nalwaya on dated 01/09/1959. The mining lease was renewed over an area of Ha for a period of 20 years. Expired of Shri R.L Nalwaya mining lease was nominated by the state government to the legal heirs of Shri R.L. Nalwaya in the name of M/s Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd. According to MMDR Act 2015 lease period has been extent up to The topography of lease area is hilly & undulating. There are seen some local varieties of like babul, thorn, Neem, Palash & some bushes/shrubs. This lease area is soapstone mineralized area. Mining operation has been closed since 2005 & mining operation will be start after getting environment clearance. Site photographs 15 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

16 Road link The lease area is situated about 0.6 km in North direction of village Nathara Ki Pal which is nearest population canter & it is connected with other important towns and cities through a good network of roads with regular public transport services. The Tehsil Headquarter Sarada is at a distance of 16 km in SE direction & District Headquarter Udaipur is about 62 km in North direction from lease area. Rail link The nearest railhead is at Udaipur which is distance about 58 Km in North direction from mine site. Air link The nearest civilian airport for regular commercial flights is at Dabok Airport Udaipur the road distance from the lease area is around 80.6 km in North East direction. Basic Amenities The facilities like Postal, electricity, Telephone, has been already developed at Nathara ki Pal village, public health Centre are easily available in Nathara Ki Pal village. Importance to country and region: soapstone in pulverized from is mostly used as filler in paper, textile, rubber, insecticides and fertilizer industries. Body & face 16 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

17 powder (talcum powder) are prepared from the finest quality talc after adding deodorant and perfumes. 1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY The study for the proposed project was carried out as per the TOR prescribed by the MoEF & Climate change vide letter no-j-11015/416/2015-ia.ii (M) Dated: (Refer Annexure-I, Approved TOR letter by the MoEF Delhi) The point wise compliance of the TOR prescribed by the committee in the tabular form is given as under. S N. Description as per MOEF 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 A copy of the document in support of the fact that the proponent is the rightful lessee of the mine should be given. 3 All documents including approved mine plan, EIA report 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 lessee. 4 All corner coordinates of the mine lease area, superimposed on a high resolution imagery /toposheet should be provided. Such as imagery of the proposed area should clearly show the land use and other ecological features of the study area (core and buffer zone). Covered in EIA as per details Mining operation is closed since for the requirement of Environment clearance. Authenticated production figures are enclosed as Annexure XIII. Originally the lease was granted to Shri Ranjeet Lal Nalwaya for a period of 20 years w.e.f Original lease deed, Mining Lease Mutation Order & renewal, lease deed is in support of lessee are enclosed in annexure-ii-viii. All documents Approved Mining scheme, EIA report are compatible with one another in terms of the mine lease area, production levels, waste generation and its management and mining technology & are in the name of M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt. Ltd. All corner coordinates of the lease area, superimposed on topo sheet (Key Plan of the Study Area). Refer Fig 2.2 key plan & Land use plan as Fig no 3.1 on page No-33 &4 6. (Refer Google image with all pillar co-ordinate on page no 34). 17 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

18 5. Information should be provided in survey of India Topo sheet in 1:50,000 scale indicating geological map of the area, geomorphology of land forms of the area, existing minerals and mining history of the area, important water bodies, streams and rivers and soil characteristics. 6 Details about the land proposed for mining activities should be given with information as to whether mining conforms to the land policy of the state, land diversion for mining should have approval from state land use board or concerned authority. 7 It should be clearly stated whether the proponent company has a well laid down Environment policy approved by its Board of directors? If so, it may be spelt out in the EIA report with description of the prescribed operating process/procedures to bring into focus any infringement/deviation/violation of the environmental of 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 noncompliances/ violations of environmental norms to the board of Directors of the company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large may also be indicated in the EIA report. Key plan (on Survey of India Toposheet) showing geomorphology, important water bodies, stream, river & soil characteristics is attached as Fig. No.2.2. Drainage map also attached as figure no Surface Geological plan showing Geology & existing minerals & mining history is attached as Fig. no. 3.5 Land proposed for mining is Govt. Waste land (95.78 Ha), Agriculture land (1.35ha). Mining will be done as per Land use policy of the state. Yes, lessee has a well laid down Environment Policy i.e. to promote environmental awareness among the employees and encourage them to work in an environmentally responsible manner. Trained, educate and inform our employees about environmental issues that may affect their work. Where required by legislation or where significant health, safety or environmental hazards exist, develop and maintain appropriate emergency and spill response programmes. The Environmental policy, standard operating procedures, hierarchal system, system of reporting non-compliance has been furnished in Chapter VI, EIA-EMP Report. 18 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

19 8 Issues relating to mine safety, including subsidence study in case of underground mining and slope study in case of open cast mining, blasting study etc. should be detailed. The proposed safeguard measures in each case should also be provided. 9 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. 10 Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and national park, migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, human settlements & other ecological features should be indicated. Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass preoperational, operational and post operational phases and submitted. Impact, if any, of change of land use should be given Mining will be carried out by opencast mechanized with drilling & blasting method of mining and no underground method will be required, so no subsidence study is required. All safety measures will be adopted at the time of Operational phase. Dust suppression measures & control measures at worker level will be provided dusk mask & workers provision of PPE will be provided safety shoes, Hand gloves, Ear Plugs/Muffler, Helmet etc. The study area comprises of 10 km zone around the mine lease boundary is shown in Fig No Key Plan of the Study Area. Data such as production and waste will be given for life of mine, detail is given in Chapter-II on Page No. 30. Land use of study area & land use of core zone is given in Chapter III S. No. Description Pre operational Operational Post operational 1 Mining (Quarry) Dump Road and Building Plantation Mineral Stack Mined out area, converted to rain water storage Remaining land Total Note- At the end of mine life total ha area will be planted in which 1.16 ha area will be planted on mine out benches, 7.5 Ha area will be planted on waste dump & 2.74 ha. Area will be planted on mine out backfill area. About Ha area will be planted on remaining land & ML boundary in first three years. At the end of mine life 5.68 ha area will be left for rain water storage LAND USE OF THE STUDY AREA:- S. No. Classes Area (in Ha.) Area (in %) i Built Up Land ii Crop Land iii Fallow Land iv Forest v Waste Land vi Scrub Land vii Water Bodies viii Grazing Land ix Mining Area Total M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

20 11. Details of the land for any overburden 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. 12. A Certificate from the Competent Authority in the State Forest Department should be provided, confirming the involvement of forest land, if any, in the project area. In the event of any contrary claim by the Project Proponent regarding the status of forests, the site may be inspected by the State Forest Department along with the Regional Office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which, the Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to assist the Expert Appraisal Committees. 13 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. 14. 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. 15. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details, Should be given. 16. A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the mining project on Wildlife of the study area and details furnished. About cum waste will be generating up to the plan period which will be dump in N-E corner on an area earmarked. During mining operation waste will be dumped at lease area and plantation will be done over it. There is no involvement of forest land in the lease area. Copy of revenue certificate for non-forest land is attached as Annexure No-VI. No forest clearance required. There is no human settlement present within the lease area so no Schedule tribes and other forest dwellers are present in lease area. Identity of RF/PF Dingri R. F. Maniyal R.F. Distance 1.7 km in north west direction. 8.1 Km in NE direction Vegetation of RF /PF including vegetation in study area is given in Chapter-III on Page No 89. The study of flora & fauna has been done in core as well as in buffer zone by Ecology & Biodiversity Expert, There is no endangered and threatened 20 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

21 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. species found within core zone but as per authenticated list of flora & fauna Peacock is found in buffer zone, for that conservation plan has been prepared & submitted for authentication. Authenticated list of flora fauna is attached as Annexure no- XIV. Receipt of submission of conservation plan is enclosed as Annexure XV. Copy of Certificate for no impact and distance of Jaisamand wildlife sanctuary is enclosed as Annexure XVII. The mining will be confined to core zone only. Biological study is given in Chapter III, of EIA/EMP report on pg. no. 89. Mitigation measures to minimize the impact on wild life are incorporated in Chapter and Chapter XI. 17. Location of National parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves/(existing as well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease should be clearly indicated, supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife 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 standing committee of national board of wildlife and copy furnished. 18. A detailed biological study for the study area [core zone & buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. Details of flora & fauna, endangered, endemic and RET species duly authenticated, separately for core and buffer zone should be furnished based on such primary field survey, clearly indicating the schedule of the fauna present. In case of any scheduled-i fauna found in the study area, the No National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well as proposed), within 10 km of the mine lease. Key Plan also attached EIA/EMP report on page no-33. Biological study of the study area [core zone & buffer zone (10 km radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] has been carried out by Ecology & Biodiversity Expert. A detailed biological study of the core and buffer zone has been carried out. Detail is given in Chapter-III. (Refer Para No. 3.6). There is no endangered and threatened species found within core zone but as per authenticated list of flora & fauna Peacock is found in buffer zone, for that conservation plan has been prepared & submitted for authentication. Authenticated list of flora fauna is attached as Annexure no- XIV. 21 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

22 necessary plan for their conversion should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Deptt. and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost. 19. Proximity to Areas declared as Critically Polluted or the Project areas likely to come under the Aravali Range, (attracting court restrictions for mining operations), should also be indicated and where so required, clearance certifications from the prescribed Authorities, such as the SPCB or State Mining Dept. Should be secured and furnished to the effect that the proposed mining activities could be considered. 20 Similarly, for coastal Projects, A CRZ map duly authenticated by one of the authorized agencies demarcating LTL. HTL, CRZ area, location of the mine lease w.r.t CRZ, coastal features such as mangroves, if any, should be furnished. (Note: The Mining Projects falling under CRZ would also need to obtain approval of the concerned Coastal Zone Management Authority). 21 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 Receipt of submission of conservation plan is enclosed as Annexure XV. No Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control board are located within 10 km radius from the boundary of mining lease area. The mining lease area falls under Aravali Range. a letter from DMG, Udaipur is enclosed as Annexure XI. The proposed mining project does not fall under CRZ. Mining will be done in only Core zone (97.13 Ha). There will be no displacement of people. So no R & R plan is required at this time. 22 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

23 of the State Government. It may be clearly brought out whether the village located in the mine lease area will be shifted or not. The issues relating to shifting of Village including their R&R and socio economic aspects should be discussed in the report. 22 One season (non-monsoon) [i. e. March- may (summer season); October- December(post monsoon season); December February (winter season)] primary baseline data on ambient air quality as per CPCB Notification of 2009,water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ and other data so complied 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 re-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. 23 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 in to account the impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The details of the model used and the input parameters used for modeling should be provided. The Air quality contours may be shown on the location map clearly indicating the location of site, location of sensitive receptors, if any, and habitation. The wind roses showing pre- One season (Summer Season) primary base line data on ambient air quality (PM 2.5, PM 10, SO 2 and NOx), water quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna has been done during the winter season (March-May 2016) and Date-wise AAQ data is given in Chapter III, Table 3.13 on page No 74. Location of the monitoring stations has been taken represent whole of the study area by keeping in view the pre-dominant downwind direction & one monitoring station has been taken in 500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant downwind direction. (Wind rose diagram referring figure No. 3.12). The mineralogical composition of PM10, particularly for free silica, is given blow- Units Location A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 µg/m Air quality modeling has been carried out for prediction of impact of the project on air quality by using of Fugitive Dust Model (FDM) which is based on Gaussian Plume Model. Details given chapter-iv, para-4.4, page No The incremental value about the project is given in below table. Particular Monitored Maximum concentrations in µg/m 3 (Core zone) 23 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd., Mine Site A µg/m3

24 dominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map. Predicted incremental Maximum concentrations in µg/m µg/m3 Resultant Maximum concentrations in µg/m NAAQS (dated 2009) The water requirement for the project, its availability and source should be furnished. A detailed water balance should also be provided. Fresh water requirement for the project should be indicated. 25 Necessary clearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the project should be provided. 26 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. 27 Impact of the project on the water quality, both surface and groundwater should be assesses and necessary safeguard measures, if any required, should be provided. 28 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 case working will intersect groundwater table, a detailed Hydro geological study should be undertaken and report furnished. the report inter-alia, shall include detail of the aquifer present and impact of mining activity on these aquifer. Necessary The total water requirement for the project is estimated 5.0 KLD. Water for mining operation (dust suppression) and for domestic & drinking purpose will be fulfill from dug wells and tankers. SN Water requirement KLD 1. Dust Suppression Drinking Green belt 2.0 Total 5.0 About 5.0 KLD water will be required for dust suppression and green belt development & domestic purpose, which purchase from dug walls & nearby village through water tanker. Therefore no permission is required.. Water conservation measures proposed to be adopted are as given below:- Optimum utilization avoiding unnecessary wastage of water will be done. Awareness programs will be taken up to educate public for conservation of water. About 5.68Ha area will be converted in water storage at the end of mine lease. No impact on surface as well as ground water quality, because no waste water will be discharged from mine. However ground & surface water sample has been collected and studied to analyze the quality of water, detail is given in Chapter-III, table no-3.7 & 3.8. Details given Impact & mitigation of water environment is chapter-iv, para-4.3 & page no 112. No ground water will be intersecting during course of mining as ultimate depth of mining will be 369 mrl & and ground water table of area is mbgl from surface level. Permission from CGWA is not required as no ground water intersect during course of Sand. 24 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

25 permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working below ground water and for pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished. 29 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. 30 Information on site elevation, working depth, groundwater table etc. should be provided both in AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram should also be provided for the same. No proposal for modification/ diversion of any stream or otherwise. The drainage pattern of the study area is given in Chapter III, on page no. 52 of EIA-EMP Report. Systematic representation diagram of site elevation, working depth, ground water table is given below- HIGHEST CONTOUR LOWEST CONTOUR 525 mrl 365mRL ULTIMATE DEPTH 369mRL WATER TABLE 335 mrl (30m bgl) in post monsoon 330 mrl (35m bgl) in pre monsoon Proposed working will not intersect Ground water table. Surface Plan along with sections of the proposed mining area showing elevation and other feature is enclosed as report. Conceptual Plan showing ultimate depth of working is also enclosed as report. 31 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. Time bound Progressive Green belt development plan is given is given below- Year Existing plantation (Proposed plantation Up to 3 rd year ) I Yr. II Yr. Plantation on M.L. Boundary & remain land, Area Trees (Hect.) Plantation on Backfilled area Area Trees (Hect.) Dump area Area (Ha.) - Trees Plantation on mine out benches Area Trees (Ha.) Total Area to be planted & No. of Trees Area Trees (Ha.) III Yr. End of life of mine M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

26 Total Ha Note- At the end of mine life total ha area will be planted in which 1.16 ha area will be planted on mine out benches, 7.5 Ha area will be planted on waste dump & 2.74 ha. Area will be planted on mine out backfill area. About Ha area will be planted on remaining land & ML boundary in first three years. At the end of mine life 5.68 ha area will be left for rain water storage List of plant species for green belt development Plantation Species Neem Aam Amaltas Shisham Gulmohar Sagwan 32 Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project should be indicated. Projected increase in truck traffic as 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. project proponent shall conduct impact of transportation study as per Indian road congress guideline. 33 Details of the onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to the mine workers should be included in the EIA report. Not much impact on local transport as only 1 dumpers / day will be required for transport of mineral from mine. Increase in truck traffic is negligible and the existing road network is capable of handling the increased load. State govt. conduct traffic census regularly and take action accordingly. Total manpower required for the project is approx. 21 persons. The entire basic infrastructure like rest shelter for workers, already exist at mine site and repairing & maintains will be done. Washrooms First aid facilities, other than this, Personal protective equipment like ear muffs, gloves etc. will be provided to the workers & their Regular medical checkup will be carried out. 26 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

27 34 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. 35 Occupational health impact of the project should be anticipated and the proposed preventive measures spelt out in details. Details of pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP. The project specific occupational health mitigation measures with required facilities proposed in the mining area may be detailed. 36 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. Land use of the core zone at conceptual stage is given in Chapter III, conceptual plans and sections are given in EIA reports. S. No. Description Conceptual pit limit up to end of mine life Hect. 1 Mining (Quarry) Dump Road and Building Plantation Mineral Stack 0 6 Mined out area, converted 5.68 to rain water storage 7 Remaining land Total Note- At the end of mine life total ha area will be planted in which 1.16 ha area will be planted on mine out benches, 7.5 Ha area will be planted on waste dump & 2.74 ha. Area will be planted on mine out backfill area. About Ha area will be planted on remaining land & ML boundary in first three years. At the end of mine life 5.68 ha area will be left for rain water storage. Avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due to dust, noise sufficient measures will be provided. Safety of employee during mining operation and maintenance of transportation vehicles will be taken care as per MMR 1961 & MCDR The Workers will be provided with helmets, boots, gloves and earplugs to take care of injuries related to manual loading/unloading materials. They will be also provided with masks while handling of fine material. Regular Water sprinkling on haul roads, regular health check-up two times in one year of the mine workers will be done and all mitigation measure will be adopted. For details please refer chapter no IV paragraph no 4.8 & Ch. IX tables no 9.1 & Para The most common diseases in this region are common cold and cough, malaria, enteric fever like typhoid. In this proposed project, impact on the health of public has been assessed and the remedial measures have been proposed by the lessee. At the primary basis provision of first aid has been adopted. Adverse health impact will be due to air pollution, noise pollution etc. All control measures for air emissions, noise control will be taken to strictly comply with norms. Periodical free health camps will be taken up in the villages. 27 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

28 37 Measures of socio economic significance and influence to the local community proposed to be provided by project proponent should be indicated. As far as possible, quantitative dimension may be given with time frame for implementation. Measures: - - Dumper will be covered by tarpaulin covers to control the air pollution. - Catalyze combustion fitted with tractor trolley and silencers to air pollution. - All transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC Certificates to noise pollution. - Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 10 km/hr in the village area to noise pollution. The mining activity in this area will have positive impact on social economic condition of the area by way of providing employment to the local in-habitats. Wages paid to them will increase the per capital income, housing, education, medical and transportation facilities, economic status health and agriculture. In order to further improve the socio economic conditions of the area, the management will contribute for development in consultation with local bodies. Thus project will have positive impact on the surrounding local community. The lessee proposed to do following social upliftment in mining Lease area contributes Rs. 3.0 Lac for each year. 38 Detailed environmental management plan to mitigate the environmental impact 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 pacific to the proposed project. Particulars Air Quality Loading Management Noise Management Details Water sprinkling will be done before loading by making it moist. Transportation Water sprinkling during transportation over approach roads will be done for suppression of dust. Regular maintenance of machinery will be carried out. Overloading will be prevented. Dumper will be covered by tarpaulin covers. Plantation Plantation will be carried out at the approach road, statuary barrier & remaining land dump areas & backfill areas. Monitoring Periodic air quality monitoring will be done and adequate measures will be taken. Transportation Source of noise will be during operation of transportation vehicles, for this proper maintenance will be done at regular intervals. 28 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

29 39 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. 40 Details of litigation pending against the project, if any, with direction /order passed by any Court of Law against the project should be given. Water Quality management Plantation Oiling & greasing at regular interval will be done. Adequate silencers will be provided in all the diesel engines of vehicles. Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 10 km/hr. in the village area. Its will be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC Certificates. Plantation will be carried out at the approach road, statuary barrier & remaining land dump areas & backfill areas Monitoring Periodic noise quality monitoring will be done and adequate measures will be taken. Surface water quality mgt. Ground water quality management Waste water management Waste water will not be generated during mining operation. Ground water will not be intersected during mining activities. Waste water will not be generated during mining. Washrooms will be made available, Septic tanks and soak pits will be provided for the disposal of domestic/ washrooms effluents. Solid Waste Management Generated waste will be dumped at near marked site and it will be planted. Environment Management plan is given in Chapter IX on Page No of EIA-EMP Report. Public hearing was conducted on dated , at Panchayat Bhawan /Sarkar Bhawan village Nathara Ki Pal, Tehsil Sarada, District Udaipur, Rajasthan. Details given in chapter-vii, pg. no There is no litigation pending against the project. 29 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

30 41 The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring cost) as well as the cost towards implementation of EMP should clearly be spelt out. 42 A Disaster management Plan shall be prepared and included in the EIA/EMP Report. 43 Benefits of the Project if the Project is implemented should be spelt out. The benefits of the Project shall clearly indicate environmental, social, economic, employment potential, etc. Capital cost of project 50.0lac Capital cost of EMP 17.00lacs Recurring cost of EMP 4.5 lacs Disaster Management Plan has Been Prepared and included in Chapter- VII in EIA - EMP Report. Project benefits is given in Chapter-VIII on page no 145. B. ADDITIONAL TOR 44 Impact of Mining Activity on adjacent agricultural land with particular reference to run off, soil erosion and loss of top soil due to change in topography. 45 Details of transportation of mined out material as per the Indian road congress for both the ways (loaded as well as unloaded trucks) load and its impact on Environment. 46 Impact of all existing mining on the present land use in the study area. Mining activity will be confined to core zone only. Only ha. area will be used for mining activity out of ha. so there will be not much impact on agriculture land and plantation will also be done in as area of ha. Details are given in Chapter-IV, on page no-111. There will be not much impact of local transportation only one dumper will be required for the transportation of the mineral. Details are given in Chapter-IV, on page no-111. =======*******====== 30 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

31 CHAPTER II PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT This is mining project for mining of Soapstone from an area of ha. It is proposed to produce 10,855 TPA of Soapstone by opencast mechanized with drilling & Blasting method of mining. 2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO COUNTRY The Mining project falls in the area of the district Udaipur, Rajasthan devoid of sufficient agriculture activities and other industrial growth. The earning sources of the region are limited. Most of the people are dependent on agriculture. Mineral wealth of the state Rajasthan provides the employment opportunity to the people of the state as well as region also. Mining is one of the major core sector industries which play a crucial role in the process of country economic development Soapstone is used in powdered form in pesticides, ceramics, paints, paper, detergents & rubber industry etc. 2.3 LOCATION OF LEASE AREA The lease area is situated near village Nathara Ki pal, Tehsil Sarada, District- Udaipur (Raj.) over an area of Ha. Mine is situated at 0.6 Km from Nathara Ki Pal in North direction and tar road is available from village to mine site. Nathara Ki Pal is approachable from district Udaipur district. The lease area falls on survey of India Toposheet No. 45H/16 and is situated between:- Latitude N Longitude E 24 13' 54.00"to N 24 14' N 73 46' 16.00"to 73 47' 12.00" E (Refer figure: 2.1 and 2.2 Location map and Key Plan) 31 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

32 FIGURE 2.1: LOCATION MAP 32 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

33 FIGURE 2.2: KEY PLAN OF THE LEASE AREA 33 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

34 FIGURE 2.3: GOOGLE IMAGE SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION OF THE LEASE AREA FIGURE 2.4: GOOGLE IMAGE OF THE LEASE AREA WITH BOUNDARY PILLARS. 34 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

35 2.4 DESCRIPTION OF LEASE AND MINING PROCESS Mining lease area is government waste land (95.78 Ha) & Agriculture land (1.35 Ha.). It is proposed to produce Soapstone. Mining has been carried out open cast semi mechanized method with use of drilling & blasting. Bench parameter will be maintained at 3 meter height & width greater than the height of the bench. The chemical Properties of mineral Soapstone Grade LOI % CaO% MgO% Al2O3 % Fe2O3 % SiO2% DDT Source- As per approved Mining Plan Reserves available for proposed mining: As per approved mining plan the reserves available for mining is given as under: Category Mineable Reserves Quantity ( tonnes ) Proved Probable Total Anticipated life of mine: / = 7.93years Method of working Present mining method is semi mechanised opencast method with the use of JCB / dumper combination. Benches of 3.0 m height are mined. Width of benches is maintained at not less than the height. 3.0 m high bench is excavated in four slices of 1.5 m each. Holes are drilled by jack hammer and blasted using ANFO and high explosive as booster charge. Soapstone is excavated manually, sized and sorted. Waste is loaded into dumpers with JCB and dumped at the waste dump site. Sorted soapstone is loaded into dumpers and dispatched. For next four year mining scheme, it is proposed to concentrate working in pit no.6& 8 This is selected for mining for next four years, because : (a) The pit has highest reserves. (b) Pit is ready for production. (c) Pit has an access road established up to pit edge. 35 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

36 Year The year wise proposed production of mineral as per the approved mining scheme is given as under:- Table 2.1: Year wise production of mineral /waste (Specific gravity-2.8) Pit Total Top OB/SB/IB Soapstone in Mineral ROM No. tentative Excavation Cum Soil (cum) (cum) Soapstone in (cum) Insecticide grade (cum) (tones) Insecticide grade (tones) reject cum Waste Ratio I 6,8, :71.4 II 6,8, :17.2 III 6,8, :18 IV 6,8, :6.8 Source: As per approved mining Scheme. As per the approved mining scheme, manpower required for the mining operation is given in the Table-2.2. Table 2.2: Employment for mining project Designation Qualification Number Mine Manager under Reg. 34 of Mine Manager s certificate One MMR 1961 of competency Mining Engineer under Rule BE Mining One 42(1)(b) of MCDR 1988 Geologist under Rule 42(1)(b) of M.Sc. ( Geology ) One MCDR 1988 Mine Foreman Certificate of Competency One Mining Mate Certificate of Competency One JCB operator 1 Dumper Driver 1 Blaster 1 Drill Operator 1 Semi-skilled ( Helpers) 3 Unskilled (5 tonnes O.M.S.) 9 (including for plantation & office) Total 21 cum/ cum 36 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

37 Proposed Site facilities:- A mine office and rest shelter room for workmen already exists in the area & maintains will be done as per requirement. Therefore other supporting facility will be developed within the lease area is given below- (a) Power Supply: No electricity will be required for mining operation only office & rest shelter area will required electricity which will be made available from near village. (b) Water: Clean potable drinking water will be provided as per mines rule. Total water requirement in the mine will be about 5.0 KLD for drinking, spraying and plantation. Water will be brought from Dug Well/Tube well situated outside the applied area by water tankers. Detail of water requirement in KLD is given below: TABLE 2.3 WATER REQUIREMENT Sr. No. Particulars Quantity KLD 1 Dust Suppression Drinking Green Belt 2.0 Total 4.0 (c) Rest shelters: Rest shelters are already exist for workers as per the norms of mine safety & repairing/ maintains will be done. (d) First Aid Box: First aid box will be available with proper equipment as per mines act and mine rules. 37 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

38 (e) Washroom: Washrooms for workers will be constructed at mine site & repairing/ maintains will be done. TABLE 2.4 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR THE LABOURS TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE MINE Facility Provided for Amount Total amount in Remark Labourers Per Month first year Drinking water By Tanker 2,500/- 30,000/- - First Aid Box - 20,000/- - Rest Shelter (Maintenance) - 50,000/- One time Wash room - 30,000/- One time Safety shoes - 20,000/- Two time in a year Hand Gloves 2000/- 24,000/- One time in a month Dust Mask 2000/- 24,000/- Two time in a month Ear Plugs / Muffler 400/- 5,000/- One time in a month Helmet - 7,000/- Three year Insurance - 1,00,000/- One time Fuel for cooking ,000/- -- Education of Laborers ,000/- -- children s Crèche - 50,000/- One time then maintenance will be done Recreation - 50,000/- -- Total 5,10,000/- -- Extent of mechanisation- Mining operation is carried out by mechanised opencast method and lessee will follow same method for next four year, No further mechanisation will be done in next four years. Table2.5: Detail of machinery deployed or to be deployed S. Machinery No. Of unit no. 1 Tractor mounted compressor 01 2 Jackhammer 01 3 Diesel Engine pump 01 4 JCB 01 5 Dumper M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

39 DRILLING & BLASTING Jackhammer shall be used for drilling holes in benches. Tractor mounted compressor shall be used for supply of compressed air. Drilling parameters are as follows- Hole diameter 36 mm Depth of hole 1.5 mm Burden 1.0 mm Spacing 1.3 mm Holes shall be drilled using integral drill steels with chisel bit of length 800 mm and 1600 mm. Present practice is to dig Soapstone all along its length and side walls are left to stand. The side walls are blasted, as and when required by drilling 32 mm dia. holes of 1.5 m depth. Spacing and burden may vary, according to personal judgement of the supervisor. However broad blasting parameters areas under: BROAD BLASTING PARAMETERS: Bench height Depth of hole Dia. of hole Burden Spacing Volume of rock broken per hole Explosive efficiency Explosive per hole 3.0 m 1.5 m 36 mm 1.0 m 1.3 m 1.95 Cum. 7.0 T/Kg Kg. Drilling and blasting will be done in stages as the height of bench is more than the depth of the holes. The explosive will be special gelatine which will be used as booster and the main explosive will be ANFO mixture (Ammonium Nitrate and Fuel Oil Mixture). Ammonium Nitrate is one of the principal ingredient used in manufacturing of explosives though normally not classified as an explosive, being relatively insensitive. 1. ANFO 2. Sp. Gelatine 3. O/D Detonators and Fuse 39 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

40 2.5 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION Following key approval has been taken from the concerned departments. The scheme of mining with progressive mine closure plan has been approved in favour of M/s Nalwaya Minerals Ind. Pvt. Ltd. Vide letter no SME/UD-Cir/Mining Plan/Scheme/UDR, F-11/16/378 on dated 22/09/2017. (refer annexure No-XI) The project has applied for environment clearance as per requirements of EIA notification SO 1533(E) dated and amendments made thereof and will be implemented after the environment clearance is obtained. ***************** 40 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

41 CHAPTER-III DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 3.1 STUDY AREA In order to study the environmental baseline status of the prevailing conditions, geographic area within 10 km radius from the lease area (97.13 Ha) is defined as study area, which is comprised of core zone and Buffer zone. TABLE 3.1: STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE S. No. Particulars Details General Particulars 1.1 Village Nathara Ki Pal 1.2 Tehsil & District H.Q. Sarada & Udaipur 1.3 Latitude 24 13' 54.00"to N 24 14' N 1.4 Longitude 73 46'16.00" to 73 47' 12.00" E 1.5 Toposheet No. 45H/16. Demography 2.1 Total Population Male Female Literates (27171)47.93% 2.3 No. of Household No. of Villages 28 Land use pattern (area in hectare) 3.1 Built Up Land Crop Land Fallow Land Forest Waste Land Scrub Land Water Bodies Grazing Land Mining Area Total Climatology (March-May-2016)(Source-IMD station Dabok) 2.1 Minimum temp Maximum temp Humidity 8-95% 2.4 Wind speed Km/hr 41 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

42 3.1.1 STUDY PERIOD Baseline environmental data generation for air, water, noise and soil quality in the core and buffer zones of the defined study area was carried out during summer season of March to May Flora, fauna, hydrogeology, Socio-economic were also studied during the same period. Water quality was monitored in Post monsoon season and Pre monsoon season. Sampling and analysis has been carried out by M/s Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTS The various environmental components which are thoroughly studied during the study period include:- Land Environment Water Environment Air Environment Noise Environment Biological Environment Socio- Economic Environment METHODOLOGY The establishment of baseline for different environmental components in the study area and at the project site has been carried out by conducting field monitoring for baseline data generation. The baseline information on meteorological data, ambient air quality, water quality, noise level, soil quality and floristic descriptions are largely drawn from the data generated by M/s Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd. Long term meteorological data recorded at the nearest IMD station was collected. Apart from these, secondary data have been collected from Census Handbook, Revenue Records, Statistical Department, Soil Survey and Land use Organization, District Industrial Centre, Forest Department, Central Ground Water Authority and State Ground Water Department etc. The generation of primary data as well as collection of secondary data and information from the site and surroundings was carried out. 42 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

43 3.2 ESTABLISHMENT OF BASELINE FOR VALUED ENVIRONMENT COMPONENT (A) LAND ENVIRONMENT- Land is the most vital resource for sustenance of the life and degradation of land due to industrialization, urbanization and population growth is a matter of concern. Therefore, it is necessary to establish the existing land use pattern to optimize land use as well as minimize degradation due to development activities. The basic idea of land use classification for the purpose of EIA study is to define the distribution of the existing land according to its actual use. The land use pattern use indicated the manner in which different part of land in the study area is being utilized and un-utilized. It is an important indicator of environmental health and human activity. (a) Land use of study area (buffer zone) The existing land use pattern in the study area has been studied through satellite imagery and is divided into following categories:- a) Built Up Land b) Crop Land c) Fallow Land d) Forest e) Waste Land f) Scrub Land g) Water Bodies h) Grazing Land i) Mining Area Data Input IRS-P6, resource rat -1, LISS-III Multispectral digital TCC (true Colour Composite) data from NRSC Bhuwan Portal has been used for preparation of Land use/ Land cover thematic map of study area. Project site mine plan map & Google maps and Toposheet has been used as a reference map for preparation of base layer map like road, rail network, project site boundary, build-up land water bodies, forest etc. 43 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

44 Technical Details Satellite Image IRS LISS-III, IRS-P6, resource rat -1, LISS-III Band Combination 3,2,1 DIP Software ERDAS Imagine 9.2 GIS Software Arc GIS 10.1 Methodology Land use / Land cover map preparation, Base map creation; and Geometric correction of satellite image has been processed using ERDAS Imagine 9.2 Software. The methodology used for Land use pattern of study area is explained in following headings. Geo-referencing of Topographical base (Topo sheet) SOI Toposheet has been geo-referenced in geographic lat/long coordinate system using Arc GIS 10.1 Software. Base Map Layer Creation Project site mine map & Google maps and geo-referenced Toposheet has used as a reference map for base layer creation. In base layer linear, polygon and point feature like road, rail, canal, village location and project site have been created in vector data format. Base map layer information has been used for analysis of surrounding feature like road, rail, and village location near project site activity through superimposed on thematic map for data integration. The existing land use pattern in the study area has been studied through satellite imagery and is divided into following categories:- 44 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

45 TABLE 3.2: LAND USE PATTERN BASED ON SATELLITE IMAGE STUDY AREA. S. No. Classes Area (in Ha.) Area (in %) i Built Up Land ii Crop Land iii Fallow Land iv Forest v Waste Land vi Scrub Land vii Water Bodies viii Grazing Land ix Mining Area Total Refer Figure 3.1: Land Use / Land Cover Map Pattern of the Stud 45 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

46 REFER FIGURE 3.2: SATELLITE IMAGE OF 10 KM RADIUS OF THE STUDY AREA Interpretation of Satellite Image 46 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

47 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 class. Image interpretation keys are developed, based on image characteristics like color, tone, size, shape, texture, pattern, shadow, association etc, which enables interpretation of satellite images for ground feature. For validation of Land Use Plan Ground truth data on geographic features of the study area has been collected by site visit to the area for verification of information of the different doubtful features of the study areas, which were found to be responsible for the occurrence of specific spectral reflectance behavioural patterns. Ground truth data has been carried out for verification of the ground features (esp. one in doubt) interpretation accuracy and reliability of remotely sensed data. Conclusion All vector layer superimposed on land use land cover map for final map composition and used for analysis and study of area. Agricultural Yield of the Study Area Agricultural practice is the main source of income of the study area. The major field crops grown are Soyabean, Maize, Wheat, Mustard, Urd, Gram etc. Horticulture crops Orange, Mango, Guava, Lime, Papaya etc. Horticulture crops vegetable Cauliflower, Garlic, Onion, Brinjal, Tomato, Medicinal and Aromatic crops Ashwagandha, Rose, Fodder crops Chari Jawar, Chari Maize, Lucerne, Berseem etc. (b) Land use of lease area (Core Zone) 47 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

48 S. No. The detail of present land use of the lease area and proposed utilization for different purpose of mining during operational and post operational phase is given in the table below. TABLE 3.3: LAND USE PLAN FOR PRE- OPERATIONAL, OPERATIONAL & POST -OPERATIONAL PHASES (IN HECT.) Description Pre Operational Post Operational Operational 1 Mining (Quarry) Dump Road and Building Plantation Mineral Stack Mined out area, converted to rain water storage 7. Remaining land Total Note- At the end of mine life total ha area will be planted in which 1.16 ha area will be planted on mine out benches, 7.5 Ha area will be planted on waste dump & 2.74 ha. Area will be planted on mine out backfill area. About Ha area will be planted on remaining land & ML boundary in first three years. At the end of mine life 5.68 ha area will be left for rain water storage. (c) Topography& Drainage 48 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

49 The configuration of the lease area is rectangular in shape, denoted by pillars A B C D. Topographically, the area represents medium to high relief undulating terrain. Near pillar A the area is flat and along the nalla, two small agriculture fields are there. The remaining area is full of small hillocks with altitude from 365 mrl to 525 mrl. The lowest altitude is situated in south portion of the lease area near agriculture field and highest altitude is situated in the northern side of the lease area. The area is interspersed with valleys and nallah. Two sets of nallah flow in the area, one in north direction and the other in south and SE direction, refer Surface plan. The hills rise about 160 m above valley level, which is about 365 m above M.S.L. Drainage: There are small valleys in the area through which water flows during rainy season only. These drainages ultimately merge into one main nallah runs along west to east in the area. There is one Well in the private agriculture land near pillar A. Water from this nallah flows into Thana river, which runs outside mine area and ultimately joins with Pratap sagar. There is no river/nallah flowing (drainage) in the lease area. However general drainage in the study area is defined by the Torghati Talav about 4.5 km in South West direction, Daiya Nadi about 8.0 Km towards North direction, Pratap Sagar Bandh 6.50 Km in SE direction & Tiri Nadi about 6 km in North direction from lease area. (Refer topography and drainage map of the study area figure 3.3 and 3.4 respectively). 49 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

50 FIGURE 3.3: TOPOGRAPHY MAP OF THE STUDY AREA 50 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

51 FIGURE 3.4: DRAINAGE MAP OF THE STUDY AREA 51 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

52 (d) Regional Geology The mining lease area is located 58 km by road from Udaipur and falls in part of Survey of India Toposheet no.45 H/16. It forms a part of the western upright limb of the inverted anticline in the folded lower most unit of beds of upper hills Archean super group s quartzite covering the Banded Gneissic Complex of Sarara inlier. Ultra-basic veins along the SI cleavage planes of this foliated quartzite were metamorphosed to give rise to soapstone and further affected by later 3 folding. Nathara Ki Pal area forms the southern part of central sector of the rocks of Archean Aravali super group syncline of Rajasthan. in the region the rocks contain carbonates and thus are shelf deposits. The generalized successions of rocks are tabulated below in the table, which has been modified by different workers and by GSI:- Super Group Groups Formation Rocks Intrusives Ultra-basics Chlorite schist Tidi -Phyllite, Dolomite with Quartzite Machlamagra -Phyllite, Quartzite, Quartz Upper Udaipur -Graywacks, Schist etc. Shishmagra -Quartzite, Arkose Conglomerate Archean Bhilwara super group Udaipur Jhamarkotra Carbonaceous Schist Phyllite/ Quartzite, Conglomerate Lower Delwara Volcanic Tuff, Dolomite Quartzite, Conglomerate B.G.C. Granite, Pegmatites, Gneisses, Amphibolites (Refer figure3.5: surface geological plan and section of the lease area). 52 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

53 Local Geology Nathara Ki Pal area forms the southern part of the central sector of the rocks of Archean Aravali Super group syncline of Rajasthan. In the region the rocks contain carbonates and thus are shelf deposits. The litho-units occurring in the lease area can be summarized as -Alluvium -Mica schist -Dolomitic limestone -Quartzites Lithological Description:- Mica Schist It is light colour foliated metamorphic rock, it overlies Dolomite. It is exposed parallel to and either side of Dolomite from east to west. It does not have any Soapstone mineralization. Dolomite It is the most prominent formation in the leasehold area. It extends from eastern boundary to western boundary in the southern portion of the area. It is generally white to greenish white in colour, this is the host rock for Soapstone mineralization. Dolomite is crystalline and occurs in the form of fine angular aggregates. It is metamorphosed and crystalline in nature therefore bedding is not visible in the lease area. A Sample of Dolomite from the mine is analyzed and it is found that it has no commercial value. iii) Quartzite Quartzite is hard, brittle, both bedded and massive, light reddish, white to reddish or pinkish coloured. At some places, it is greyish coloured, reddish and pinkish Quartzites are generally seen on ridge of the hill. It is fine to medium grained. Bedded quartzite breaks in tabular shape, whereas massive quartzite 53 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

54 breaks in conchoidal shape. The Quartzites are exposed in south east corner and western flank of the leasehold area and mostly on hill top to down side. Soapstone Soapstone is the single major economic mineral found so far. It is soft, friable, and greyish to white in colour. The general trend of litho units is NE-SW, dip is 60 0 to 80 0 due NW and SE. FIGURE 3.5: SURFACE GEOLOGICAL PLAN 54 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

55 (e) Soil quality Soil is the largest pool of terrestrial organic carbon. Soil may be defined as a thin layer Soils of the district have been classified as follows: Clay loam Mavli, Girwa and Vallabhnagar Red clay Salumbar, Kotra Sarada, Kherwara and Rishabdev Heavy clay Gogunda, Jharaol and Girwa. Source: CGWB Udaipur District Rajasthan. Methodology for soil monitoring Soil samples from depth (0-15 cm) were collected from different sites in the study area for estimation of the physicochemical characteristics of soil. Air-dried and Sieved samples have been used for determination of physical properties of soil. Standard methods were followed for the analysis of soil samples. Soil sampling location is given in the table below. TABLE 3.4: SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA S. No. Station Code. Station Name 1 S1 Near Mine site 2 S2 Nathara ki Pal 3 S3 Dayeli Village 4 S4 Vatuka village 5 S5 Devpura Village 6 S6 Kherki Vilage 7 S7 Chavand Village Refer Figure 3.6: Soil Sampling Location map of the study area. 55 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

56 FIGURE 3.6: SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA 56 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

57 FIGURE 3.7: PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOIL SAMPLING IN THE STUDY AREA Nathara Ki Pal Devpura Kherki Vatuka Village Chavand Village Dayeli Village 57 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

58 Soil Analysis Results TABLE 3.5: ANALYSIS RESULTS OF SOIL SAMPLES S. Parameters unit No S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 Test method 1 ph (1:2.5) IS:2720 (P-26 ) 1987 Electrical IS:14767: Conductivity µmhos/ of Saturation cm Extract (1:2) 3 Bulk Density gm/cc IS: 2720 (Part Organic Matter Available Nitrogen Available Phosphorus Available Potassium % Kg/hect Kg/hect Kg/hect Source : Udaipur Min- Tech Pvt. Ltd. Results: The ph values of the Soil samples collected were in the range of 7.40 to Organic matter in the range of 0.39 (%) to 0.53 (%), available nitrogen in the range of 19.03to 47.98Kg/hect, bulk density in the range of 1.26 to 1.32gm/cc, available Phosphorus in the range of to Kg/hect. III):1980 IS:2720 (Part XXII ) 1972 R2010 Lab SOP UMT-SP- 33-Soil Nitrogen S07 Issue 01 Lab SOP UMT-SP- 33-Soil Phosphorus S07 Issue 01 Lab SOP UMT-SP- 33-Soil Potassium S07 Issue M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

59 3.3WATER ENVIRONMENT In order to conduct EIA Studies, baseline data pertaining to water environment of the existing project was carried out evaluating the basin characteristics, drainage pattern, and hydrology. Surface water- There is no perennial or seasonal water resources exist within mine area which can be affected by the mining activity. Ground water- The quality of water being obtained from dug wells and hand pumps are potable. Mining will not disturb the ground water body as the working will be above the ground water table. Therefore, no negative effect will be occurred due to the mining activity. The water table in the area is 30m (in rainy season) 35m (in dry season). Mining will be not intersecting in ultimate pit limit (369mRL). The ground water in the area is not likely to be effected at all. Hydrogeology- The occurrence of ground water in the district is mainly controlled by the topographic and structural features present in the geological formations. Groundwater occurs mainly under unconfined condition to semiconfined in saturated zone of rock formation. Its occurrence is controlled by topography, physiography and structural features of the geological formations. The movement of the groundwater in hard rock areas is governed by size, openness, interconnection and continuity of structural weak planes while in unconsolidated rocks groundwater movement takes places through pore space between grains. Water bearing properties of different aquifers are described below: Source: CGWB Udaipur District Rajasthan 59 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

60 FIGURE 3.8: HYDROGEOLOGICAL MAP OF THE DISTRICT UDAIPUR Depth to Water Level: The general ground water table in lease area is m BGL from general surface level there for ground water table shall not be encountered at the end of mine life. FIG 3.9 SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF SITE ELEVATION, WORKING DEPTH & GROUND WATER HIGHEST CONTOUR LOWEST CONTOUR 525 mrl 365mRL ULTIMATE DEPTH 369mRL WATER TABLE 335 mrl (30m bgl) in post monsoon 330 mrl (35m bgl) in pre monsoon Proposed working will not intersect Ground water table. 60 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

61 Water monitoring methodology: Seven ground water samples & one surface water sample were collected during the summer season and characterized for physico-chemical parameters. The samples were taken as grab sample and were analysed for various parameters and compared with standards IS: The locations of water sampling stations are given in table below. TABLE 3.6: LOCATION OF WATER SAMPLING IN THE STUDY AREA S. No. Station Code. Station Name 1 GW1 Near Mine site 2 GW2 Dayeli Village 3 GW3 Vatuka Village 4 GW4 Devpura Village 5 GW5 Kherki Village 6 GW6 Chavand Village 7 GW7 Nathara ki Pal Village 8 SW1 Tidi River 61 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

62 FIGURE 3.10: GROUND WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS IN THE STUDY AREA 62 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

63 FIGURE 3.11: PHOTOGRAPHS OF WATER SAMPLING IN THE STUDY AREA Dayli Village Vatuka Village Tidi River Kherki Village Chavand village Nathara Ki Pal Village 63 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

64 Analysis Report of Ground Water Quality TABLE 3.7: ANALYSIS RESULTS OF GROUND WATER SAMPLES Parameter Unit Water sampling locations IS Standard GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 Permissible Colour Hazen <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 Max 25 Odour Conclusion: It is observed that the ph of the ground water samples are range from 7.18 to 7.43 which is between the acceptable ph limit for drinking water. The concentration of Total dissolved solids (TDS) are in the range of 780 to 1024mg/l which falls in permissible category stipulated by Bureau of Indian standards. The desirable limit for total dissolved solids as per IS Standards is 500 mg/l where the permissible limit in absence of alternante source is 2000 mg/l. -- Unobjectio nable Unobjectio nable Total hardness of the ground water sample observed in the range of 284 to 328 mg/l as CaCO3. The desirable limit is 200 mg/l and permissible limit is 600 mg/l. Fluoride Concentration is between 0.41 to 0.61 mg/l. The desirable limit of 1 mg/l and permissible limit of 1.5 mg/l. Unobjectio nable Results & Discussion- From the analysais data it is observed all parameter are within permissible limit of drinking water standard. Unobjectio nable Unobject ionable Unobjectio nable Unobject ionable 64 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd., Agreeable Turbidity NTU BDL <1.0 BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL Max 10 ph value No relaxation Total Hardness mg/l (as CaCO3) Max 600 Total Dissolved mg/l Solids Max 2000 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l Max 200 Magnesium (as mg/l Max 100 Mg) Iron (as Fe) mg/l No relaxation Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l Max 1000 Sulphate (as mg/l Max 400 SO 4) Nitrate (as NO 3) mg/l No relaxation Fluoride (as F) mg/l Max 1.5 Total Alkalinity mg/l Max 600

65 TABLE 3.8: ANALYSIS RESULTS OF SURFACE WATER SAMPLES S. N. Parameter Source : Udaipur Min- Tech Pvt. Ltd. Refer analysais report Annexure-XII. 3.4 AMBIENT AIR ENVIRONMENT Meteorology Unit Water sampling locations Meteorological factors such as wind speed, direction variation in temperature, humidity etc. play a direct role in dispersion of pollutants atmospheric pressure, rainfall and cloud cover also govern this activity. In order to establish the prevailing climatic condition, a meteorological monitoring station was installed in the study area during the study period. Based on the site meteorological information gathered during the monitoring period, wind rose diagram was generated to understand the prevailing wind direction so as to anticipate the dispersion of pollutants in the wind direction. Requirements SW1 Desirable Desirable Limits Limits 1 Temperature 0 C Turbidity NTU BDL Max 5 Max 5 3 ph value to to Total Suspended mg/l 18 Max 100 Max 100 Solids 5 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l Max 250 Max Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l Max 200 Max BOD (3 Days 27 O C) mg/l <5 Max 45 Max 45 8 COD mg/l 34 Max 100 Max DO mg/l 7.3 Max 10 Max Oil & Grease mg/l <3 Max 10 Max M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

66 TABLE 3.9: MEAN TEMPERATURE & RELATIVE HUMIDITY (FROM NEAREST IMD STATION Dabok) Relative Humidity (%) Rainfall Wind speed Temperature in mm Month ( C) 8.30 hrs hrs Min Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min March Apri May Sources- IMD station Dabok Udaipur. TABLE 3.10: SITE SPECIFIC METEOROLOGICAL DATA Relative Humidity (%) Rainfall Wind speed Temperatur in mm Month e ( C) 8.30 hrs hrs Min Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min March Apri May FIG-3.12 Wind Rose Diagram (March to May 2016) 66 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

67 Conclusion The maximum temperature recorded during the study period was 42.8 C and minimum temperature was 9.2 C. The relative humidity during the study period was range between 8-95% Pre dominant wind directions during study period was NE to SW. Climatology The climatic condition of the area is tropical, semi-arid and hot with the extreme temperature and scanty rainfall. The rainfall is very irregular in this area. The maximum temperature during summer between March to June is recorded between 40 0 C to 45 0 C and in winter from mid-november to the beginning of the March, the temperature varies between 15 0 C to 35 0 C. Seismicity of the area:- Many parts of the Indian Subcontinent have historically high Seismicity. Seven catastrophic earth quakes 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. The mine site as well as study area lies in Zone II of Seismic Zoning Map, and thus can be said to be located in an area of low seismic hazard by national standards. Hence the risk of earthquake at the site is minimal and so the site is safe. 67 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

68 Ambient air quality monitoring Ambient air quality monitoring was carried out during the study period to establish the ambient air quality. Sampling was carried out with the help of Respirable particulate matter Sampler Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS). The data generated by M/s Udaipur Min-tech Pvt. Ltd. for ambient air quality status within 10 km. radius of the lease has been compiled along with meteorological conditions Location of Ambient Air Sampling Stations Sampling locations were established for ambient air monitoring in and around the core zone within a radius of 10.0 km, to study the present quality of the air. The monitoring locations are marked in the map presented as fig Location of sampling points along with distance and direction with respect to lease are given as under: 68 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

69 TABLE 3.11: LOCATION OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING STATIONS Refer Figure 3.13: Ambient air sampling location in the study area. S. No. Station Code. Station Name 1 A1 Near Mine site 2 A2 500d/w from mine site 3 A3 Nathara ki Pal village 4 A4 Chavand Village 5 A5 Khorimahuri Village 6 A6 Dayli Village 7 A7 Kherki Village 8 A8 Vatuka Village 9 A9 Devpura Village 69 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

70 FIGURE 3.13: AMBIENT AIR SAMPLING LOCATION IN THE STUDY AREA 70 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

71 FIGURE 3.14: PHOTOGRAPHS OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING IN THE STUDY AREA Mine site Nathara Ki Pal Village Chavand Village Khori Mahuri Village Kherki Village Vatuka village 71 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

72 Sampling Schedule Sampling was done 24/8 hourly from each station round the clock, twice a week for continuous three month (Study period) Air quality parameter The following parameters were analysed for each sample. - Particulate Matter (PM2.5) - Particulate Matter (PM10) - Sulphur dioxide (SO2) - Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) The sampling and testing of ambient air quality parameters were carried out as per relevant parts of IS The brief details of testing method are given in below table. TABLE 3.12: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING VARIOUS AIR QUALITY PARAMETERS Parameters Testing method PM2.5 Lab SOP UM-A-10 PM10 IS: 5182 (P-23) 2006 RA 2012 SO2 IS: 5182 (P-2) 2006 (DL=3μg/m 3 ) NO2 IS: 5182 (P-6) 1975 RA 2006 The detailed results of ambient air quality are given in table below: 72 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

73 TABLE 3.13: AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULT Unit- µg/m 3 Result for test parameter PM10/ PM2.5/ SO2/ NO2 A1)Near Mine Site Sample PM2.5 Date No. (µg/m 3 ) PM10 (µg/m 3 ) SO2(µg/m 3 ) NO2 (µg/m 3 ) Min Max Avg Method Reference Lab-SOP UM- A-10 IS: 5182 (P- 23) 2006 IS: 5182 (P-2) 2001 ( DL=3.0 µg/m3) IS: 5182 (P-6) M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

74 A2)500 m D/W from mine site Result for Test parameter PM10/ PM2.5/ SO2/ NO2 S.No. Date PM2.5 (µg/m 3 ) PM10 (µg/m 3 ) SO2(µg/m 3 ) NO2 (µg/m 3 ) BDL BDL Min BDL 3.43 Max Avg Method Reference Lab-SOP UM-A-10 IS: 5182 (P- 23) 2006 IS: 5182 (P-2) 2001 ( DL=3.0 µg/m3) IS: 5182 (P-6) M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

75 Result for test parameter PM 10/ PM 2.5/ SO 2/ NO 2 A3)Nathara Ki Pal village Sample No. Date PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) SO 2(µg/m 3 ) NO 2 (µg/m 3 ) BDL Min BDL 3.47 Max Avg Method Reference Lab-SOP UM- A-10 IS: 5182 (P-23) 2006 IS: 5182 (P-6) 2006 IS: 5182 (P-2) 2001 ( DL=3.0 µg/m3) 75 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

76 Result for test parameter PM 10/ PM 2.5/ SO 2/ NO 2 A4)Chavand Village Sample PM2.5 Date No. (µg/m3) PM10 (µg/m3) SO2 (µg/m3) NO2 (µg/m3) BDL Min BDL 3.60 Max Avg Method Reference Lab-SOP UM- A-10 IS: 5182 (P-23) 2006 IS: 5182 (P-2) 2001 ( DL=3.0 µg/m3) IS: 5182 (P-6) M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

77 Result for test parameter PM 10/ PM 2.5/ SO 2/ NO 2 A5)Khori Mahuri village Sample No. Date PM 2.5 (µg/m 3 ) PM 10 (µg/m 3 ) SO 2(µg/m 3 ) NO 2 (µg/m 3 ) BDL Min BDL 4.09 Max Avg IS: 5182 (P-2) Method Lab-SOP UM-A- IS: 5182 (P-23) IS: 5182 (P-6) 2001 Reference (DL=3.0 µg/m 3 ) 77 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

78 A6) Dayeli Village Result for Test parameter PM10/ PM2.5/ SO2/ NO2 S. No. Date PM2.5 (µg/m 3 ) PM10 (µg/m 3 ) SO2(µg/m 3 ) NO2 (µg/m 3 ) Min Max Avg Method Reference Lab-SOP UM- A-10 IS: 5182 (P-23) 2006 IS: 5182 (P-2) 2001 ( DL=3.0 µg/m 3 ) IS: 5182 (P-6) M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

79 A7) Kherki Village Result for test parameter PM10/ PM2.5/ SO2/ NO2 S. No. Date PM2.5 (µg/m 3 ) PM10 (µg/m 3 ) SO2(µg/m 3 ) NO2 (µg/m 3 ) BDL Min BDL 3.56 Max Avg Method Reference Lab-SOP UM- A-10 IS: 5182 (P-23) 2006 IS: 5182 (P-2) 2001 ( DL=3.0 µg/m 3 ) IS: 5182 (P-6) M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

80 A8) Vatuka Village Result for Test parameter PM10/ PM2.5/ SO2/ NO2 S. No. Date PM2.5 (µg/m 3 ) PM10 (µg/m 3 ) SO2(µg/m 3 ) NO2 (µg/m 3 ) Min Max Avg Method Reference Lab-SOP UM- A-10 IS: 5182 (P-23) 2006 IS: 5182 (P-2) 2001 ( DL=3.0 µg/m 3 ) IS: 5182 (P-6) M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

81 A9) Devpura Village Result for test parameter PM10/ PM2.5/ SO2/ NO2 S. No. Date PM2.5 (µg/m 3 ) PM10 (µg/m 3 ) SO2(µg/m 3 ) NO2 (µg/m 3 ) BDL BDL BDL Min BDL 4.15 Max Avg Method Reference Lab-SOP UM- A-10 IS: 5182 (P-23) 2006 IS: 5182 (P-2) 2001 ( DL=3.0 µg/m 3 ) IS: 5182 (P-6) 2006 Source: M/S Udaipur Min- Tech Pvt. Ltd. (Analytical & Testing division NABL approved Lab T-3257) 81 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

82 S. No TABLE 3.13(A): COMPARISON OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY RESULT Unit- µg/m3 Sampling Station Result A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 NAAQS* Ind. & Res., Rural use Result for test parameter PM March -May µg/m3 1 Minimum Maximum Average % Result for test parameter PM March -May µg/m3 1 Minimum Maximum Average % Result for test parameter SO 2 80 March -May 1 Minimum 3.04 BDL BDL BDL BDL 3.00 BDL 3.12 BDL 2 Maximum Average % Result for test parameter NO 2 80 March -May 1 Minimum Maximum Average % Source: M/S Udaipur Min- Tech Pvt. Ltd. Refer Annexure-XII. The observed range of various parameters recorded, have been compared with the National Ambient Quality Standards laid down by the Central Pollution Control Board. µg/m3 µg/m3 82 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

83 3.4.5 Interpretation of Ambient Air quality. PM 10 level in the study area: In core zone the PM10 value recorded during the study period ranges between 54.32µg/m 3 to µg/m 3. In buffer zone the PM10 values ranges between µg/m 3 to µg/m 3. PM2.5 level in the study area: The minimum and maximum value of PM2.5 recorded in the core zone is µg/m 3 and µg/m 3 respectively whereas in buffer zone the minimum and maximum value of PM2.5 is 18.45µg/m 3 and 28.94µg/m 3 respectively. SO2 level in the study area:- During study period, the concentration of sulphur dioxide recorded in the core zone ranges between 3.04 µg/m 3 to 5.69µg/m 3 and in buffer zone it ranges between BDL to 6.60 µg/m 3. NO2 level in the study area: The concentration of nitrogen dioxide recorded in core zone ranges between 3.53 µg/m 3 to 7.82µg/m 3 and in buffer zone it ranges between 3.43µg/m 3 to 9.98µg/m 3. Conclusion From the baseline monitoring result, it is observed that the monitored parameters (PM10, PM2.5, SO2 & NO2) are within the permissible limits as per NAAQS, 2009 during the study period. 83 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

84 3.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT The noise level monitoring in the study area was done at the ambient air environment monitoring locations. Monitoring was done as per the CPCB guideline. The noise monitoring results were compared with the Ambient Noise Quality Standard notified under Environment (Protection) Act, Monitoring Methodology of Noise Level Noise standards have been designated for different types of land use, i.e. residential, commercial, industrial and silence zones, as per The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, Notified by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi on February 14, Different standards have been stipulated during day time (6 am to 10 pm) and night time (10 pm to 6 am). The noise analysis within the study area was recorded using Lutron sound level meter. The noise rating method as Leq i.e. equivalent sound pressure level has been adopted for the measurement of noise level in various selected sampling locations of this region. It is the energy means of the noise level over a specified period and is expressed in terms of decibels Location of noise monitoring stations The location of Noise level monitoring is presented in below table. TABLE 3.14: LOCATION OF NOISE MONITORING STATIONS S. No. Station Code. Station Name 1 N1 Mine site 2 N2 500d/w direction 3 N3 Nathara Ki Pal 4 N4 Chavand 5 N5 Khori mahuri 6 N6 Dayli 7 N7 Kheri 8 N8 Vatuka 9 N9 Devpura Refer Figure 3.15: Map for noise monitoring 84 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

85 FIGURE 3.15: NOISE MONITORING LOCATION MAP 85 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

86 FIGURE 3.16: PHOTOGRAPHS OF NOISE MONITORING IN THE STUDY AREA Mine site Devpura village Vatuka village Khori Mahuri Village Chavand Village Nathara ki Pal village 86 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

87 3.5.3 Noise Level Results The noise monitoring within the study area was recorded using sound level meter and results are given in the table below: TABLE 3.15: NOISE LEVEL WITHIN THE STUDY AREA (Unit dba) S. No Location Average Day Average Night noise noise level (dba) level (dba) N1 Mine site N2 500d/w direction N3 Nathara Ki Pal N4 Chavand N5 Khori mahuri N6 Dayeli N7 Kheriki N8 Vatuka N9 Devpura Source: M/S Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd. Refer Annexure- XII TABLE 3.16: CPCB NOISE STANDARD Category of Zones Leq in db (A) Day Night Industrial Commercial Residential Silence Zone a. Day time is from 6.00 Am to 10.00PM. b. Night time is reckoned between PM to 6.00AM c. Silence zone is defined as an area up to 100m around premises of hospitals, educational institution and courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and bursting of crackers is banned in these zones. Note: Mixed categories of areas be declared as one of the four above mentioned categories by the competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply. Conclusion During the study period ambient noise level were monitored and observed minimum level was: 39.9 db (A) at Dayeli during night time & maximum was at Devpura Village during day time. 87 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

88 3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT: The biological study of the area has been conducted in order to understand the ecological status of the existing flora and fauna to generate baseline information and evaluate the probable impacts on the biological environment. The present study on the floral assessment of the proposed project is based on field survey & as per discursions with local villagers of the area & supported by secondary data from various governmental and nongovernmental sources. The objectives of this study were as follows:- To conduct detail study for floral/faunal/avifaunal elements in the study area of proposed project site. To assess scheduled species in the proposed site. (Rare, endangered, critically endangered, endemic and vulnerable). To identify locations and features of ecological significance To collect Baseline data for the study area along with a description of the existing terrestrial vegetation. Identification of Tree, shrub, herb, climber and grass species. Flora: The present study on the floral assessment for the proposed project activity is based on extensive field survey of the area. The study has been conducted in summer season (March to May 2016). The plant species were identified with the help of field survey & as per discursions with local villagers of the area & supported by secondary data from various governmental and nongovernmental sources. Besides the collection of plant species, information was also collected with vernacular names of plant species made by local inhabitants. In this process the whole study area was divided into different sections to get the maximum diversity of plant species. The sampling sites were selected based on land use pattern, topography and floristic composition of the study area. Data on forest type legal status and their extent in the study area has been collected from forest department. The other relevant data on bio-diversity, like economically important 88 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

89 plant species and medicinal plant, Rare and endangered species in the study area have been collected from secondary sources like forest and wild life departments. According to field survey core zone vegetation is dominated by Euphorbia royleana, Acacia nilotica. 89 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

90 FIGURE 3.17: BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING LOCATION MAP OF THE STUDY AREA 90 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

91 FIG 3.18: PHOTOGRAPHS OF VEGETATION INCORE ZONE Euphorbia royleana Argemone maxicana Butea monosperma Eucalyptus sp. 91 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

92 FIG 3.19:PHOTOGRAPHS OF VEGETATION INBUFFER ZONE Pterocarpus marsupium Pongamia pinnata 92 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

93 TABLE 3.17: LIST OF FLORAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN CORE ZONE Sr. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family 1. Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae 2. Acacia nilotica Desi babool Fabaceae 3. Prosopis juliflora Vilayati Babool Fabaceae 4. Argemon maxicana Pila dhatura Papaveraceae 5. Calotrpis procera Mudar Asclepiadaceae 6. Cassia tora Puwad, Panwar Fabaceae 7. Eucalyptus sp. Neelgiri Myrtaceae 8. Butea monosperma Palash Fabaceae 9. Euphorbia royleana Dandathor Euphorbiaceae 10. Pterocarpus marsupium Biyo Fabaceae 11. Senna alexandrina Aaval Fabaceae Source: Survey team during study period. 93 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

94 TABLE 3.18: LIST OF FLORAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN BUFFER ZONE Sr. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family Trees 1. Acacia nilotica Desi baval Fabaceae 2. Ailanthus excels Arduso Simaroubaceae 3. Albizia lebbeck Siras Fabaceae 4. Albizia procera Kala Siras Fabaceae 5. Anogeissus latifolia Dhavdo Combretaceae 6. Azadirachta indica Limdo Meliaceae 7. Bauhinia racemosa Asitaro Fabaceae 8. Cassia fistula Garmalo Caesalpiniaceae 9. Cassia siamea Kesia Fabaceae 10. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham Fabaceae 11. Diospyros melanoxylon Timru, Tendu Ebenaceae 12. Emblica officinalis Amla Euphorbiaceae 13. Ficus benghalensis Bargad Moraceae 14. Ficus racemosa Gular Tree Moraceae 15. Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae 16. Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae 17. Phoenix sylvestris Khajur Arecaceae 18. Pithecellobium dulce Jungle jalebi Fabaceae 19. Polyalthia longifolia Ashoka Annonaceae 20. Pongamia pinnata Karanj, Kanji Fabaceae 21. Prosopis juliflora VilayatiBabool Fabaceae 22. Pterocarpus marsupium Biyo Fabaceae 94 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

95 Sr. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family 23. Syzygium cumini Jambu Myrtaceae 24. Tamarindus indica KhatiAmli Fabaceae 25. Tectona grandis Sagwan Verbenaceae 26. Wrightia tinctoria Dhudhio Apocynaceae 27. Ziziphus mauritiana Bor Rhamnaceae 28. Zizyphus nummularia Chotebor Rhamnaceae 29. Eucalyptus sp Neelgiri Myrtaceae 30. Butea monosperma Palash Fabaceae 31. Madhu calongifolia Mahua sapotaceae Shrubs 32. Argemone Mexicana PilaDhatura Papaveraceae 33. Euphorbia royleana Dandathor Euphorbiaceae 34. Calotropis gigantean Shivark, Akdo Apocynaceae 35. Calotropis procera Mudar Asclepiadaceae 36. Ipomoea fistulosa Beshram Convolvulaceae 37. Jatropha curcas Ratanjyot Euphorbiaceae 38. Lantana camara Lantana Verbenaceae 39. Ocimumgr atissimum Vantulsi Lamiaceae Herbs 40. Acanthospermum hispidum Kanti Asteraceae 41. Achyranthes aspera Unga, Keora Amaranthaceae 42. Aerva javanica Bui Amaranthaceae 43. Agave Americana Ram Baas Agavaceae 95 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

96 Sr. No. Botanical Name Common Name Family 44. Aloe vera Gwarpatha Liliaceae 45. Cassia tora Puwad, Panwar Fabaceae 46. Datura inoxia Dhatura Solanaceae 47. Parthenium hysterophorus GajarGhaas Asteraceae 48. Solanum nigrum Chirpoti Solanaceae 49. Tephrosia purpurea Sarpankha Fabaceae 50. Tribulus terrestris Gokharu Zygophyllaceae 51. Tridax procumbens Kumru Asteraceae Climbers 52. Abrus precatorius Chirmi Fabaceae 53. Cuscuta reflexa Amarbel Convolvulaceae 54. Cissus quadrangularis Kundvel Vitaceae Grass 55. Cymbopogon martini Lemon grass Poaceae 56. Cynodon dactylon Dub Poaceae 57. Digitaria sp. Crabgrass Poaceae No endemic or rare sp. has been seen during study period. Fauna: The study of fauna takes substantial amount of time to understand the specific faunal characteristics of the area. The assessment of fauna have been done on the bases secondary data collected from different government offices like forest department, wildlife department etc. The presence of wildlife was also confirmed from the local inhabitants depending on the animal sightings and the frequency of their visits in the project area. In addition review of secondary data was another source of information for studying the fauna of the area. In addition the following sources were also used. 96 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

97 Sighting during ecological studies Animal call Foot mark and excreta TABLE 3.19: LIST OF FAUNA SPECIES OBSERVED IN THE CORE ZONE S. No. Scientific Name Common Name Conservation Status as Per WL(P)A Calotes versicolor Indian Garden Lizard Sch. IV 2. Hemidactylus flaviviridis House Gecko Sch. IV 3. Lepus nigricollis Indian Hare Sch. IV 4. Meriones hurrianae Desert gerbil Sch. V 5. Mus musculus House mouse Sch. V 6. Rattus rattus Black rat Sch. V TABLE 3.20: LIST OF FAUNAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN BUFFER ZONE S. No. Scientific Name Common Name Conservation Status as Per WL(P)A Calotes versicolor Indian Garden Lizard Sch. IV 2. Bungarus caeruleus Indian krait Sch. IV 3. Hemidactylus flaviviridis House Gecko Sch. IV 4. Lepus nigricollis Indian Hare Sch. IV 5. Boselaphus tragocamelus Nilgai Sch. III 6. Meriones hurrianae Desert gerbil Sch. V 7. Mus musculus House mouse Sch. V 8. Rattus rattus Black rat Sch. V 9. Hemiechinus auritus Long-eared hedgehog Sch. V 10. Vulpes bengalensis Indian Fox Sch. II 97 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

98 11. Canis aureus Jackal Sch. II 12. Pteropus giganteus Indian flying fox Sch. V 13. Bungarus caeruleus Common Indian Krait Sch. IV 14. Tomopterna breviceps Indian Burrowing Frog Sch. II Avifauna Birds are often used as a biological model because they are good ecological indicators and they are easily observable. The total diversity was found to be less. During survey, birds like Pigeons, Doves, Crows, Myna, Sparrows & Bulbuls are observed in and around mine leases and villages. Birds were noted, counted and identified with the help of 8X40 Optima Zenith binocular and standard field identification guides. TABLE 3.21: LIST OF AVIFAUNAL SPECIES OBSERVED IN THE STUDY AREA S. No. Scientific Name Common Name Conservation Status as Per WL(P)A1972 Birds 1. Merops orientalis Green Bee-eater Sch. IV 2. Eudynamys scolopacea Common Koel Sch. IV 3. Corvus splendens House crow Sch. V 4. Passer domesticusindicus Indian House-Sparrow Sch. IV 5. Columba livia Rock Pigeon Sch. IV 6. Sturnia pagodarum Brahminy Starling Sch. IV 7. Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret Sch. IV 8. Acridotheres tristis Common Myna Sch. IV 9. Centropus sinensis Greater Coucal Sch. IV 10. Francolinus pondicerianus Grey Francolin Sch. IV 98 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

99 11. Upupa epops Hoopoe Sch. IV 12. Streptopelia decaocto Collared Dove Sch. IV 13. Coracias benghalensis Indian Roller Sch. IV 14. Vanellus indicus Red-wattled Lapwing Sch. IV 15. Psittacula krameri Rose-ringed Parakeet Sch. IV 16. Athene brama Spotted Owlet Sch. IV 17. Ardeola grayii Paddy bird Sch. IV 18. Pycnonotus leucogenys White-eared Bulbul Sch. IV Source: Survey team in consultation with concern state forest officials, secondary sources and consultation with local people. There is no endangered and threatened species found within core zone but as per authenticated list of flora & fauna Peacock is found in buffer zone, for that conservation plan has been prepared & submitted for authentication. Authenticated list of flora fauna is attached as Annexure no- XIV. Receipt of submission of conservation plan is enclosed as Annexure XV. 3.7 Socio-Economic Environment Mining activity in an area has long term irreversible impact on local, Sociological, Cultural and economical situation. In order to evaluate Socio-economical impact of the project, an extensive study on the existing Socio-Economic status is required. The project may also bring benefits to local people. Most of the mineral deposits are found in areas with tribal population. Socio-economic feature, therefore, becomes very important. The displacement of people and loss of livelihood are the major impact of the mining projects. Village wise Demographical profile of the study area can be obtained from census record. Representing cross-section of people in the study area, a survey should be carried out to evaluate the socio-economic status of local inhabitants. This can be done by a field survey and directly interacting with people through a questionnaire. The survey should cover the following aspects: Demography & Socio-Economics: The growth of mining and industrial sectors and infrastructure developments in and around the agriculture dominant areas, 99 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

100 villages and towns is bound to create its impact on the Socio-Economic aspects of the local population of the area experiencing development. The impacts may be positive or negative depending upon the developmental activity. To assess the anticipated impacts of the mining and industrial growth on the Socio-Economic aspects of people, it is necessary to study the existing Socio-Economic status of the local population, which will be helpful for making efforts to further improve the quality of life in the area under study. For assessing the prevailing socio-economic aspects of people in the study area around the existing mine, the required data has been collected from various secondary sources and analyzed. Photographs of Socio survey TABLE 3.22: LIST OF SURVEYED VILLAGES Location From The Project Site S. No Sampling Villages Distance in (Km.) Direction 1 Nathara Ki Pal Village 0.6 N 2 Chavand Village 5.4 SE 3 Khori Mahuri Village 3.5 W 4 Dayli Village 4.0 SE 5 Kheri Village 4.1 SW 6 Vatuka Village 7.6 ENE 7 Devpura Village 6.9 N 100 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

101 FIG 3.20 SAMPLING STATION FOR SOCIO STUDY 101 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

102 BASELINE STATUS Baseline information on the Socio-Economic environment was collected within 10 km radius surrounding the proposed study area. The process related database thus generated includes: Demographic structure Infrastructure base in the area Economic structure Health status Cultural attributes Public awareness and their concern about the project The primary Socio Economic data was collected through field survey in sample villages in study area as well as the observations by the survey team. It has been subs tainted with relevant socioeconomic data from secondary sources of various official records. viz. Census records, District statistical abstract, district health office, District industry centre tourism office etc. Socio-Economic survey done with group discussion, Government official authority and village leaders. Methodology Adopted for The Study: The method is the way of approach and procedures adopted in acquiring data. Survey research is a method for collecting and analyzing data, obtained from large number of cases representing a specific population. It is concerned not with the characteristics of individuals but with generalized statistics of the whole population or a sample there of. This method makes use of various techniques of collecting data such as tests, questionnaire observation, interview and use of statistics in analyzing data. The survey technique is intended to describe a specific set of phenomena. This method is conducted to collect detailed description of the existing phenomena with the intent of employing 102 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

103 data to justify current conditions and practices or to make more intelligent plans for improving the conditions. The facts collected are based on reality in nature. REVIEW OF DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE 2011 The sociological aspects of this study include human settlements, demography, social structure such as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and literacy levels besides infrastructure facilities available in the study area. The economic aspects include occupational structure of workers. The information on socioeconomic aspects of the study area has been collected from secondary sources, which mainly include District Primary Census Handbook 2011 Udaipur Districts. DEMOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE: The study area consisted of house hold. The Males and Females constitute varies from 51% and 49% of the study area population respectively. The distribution of population in study area is presented in table. Table 3.23 Distribution of Population Particulars 0-3 km. 3-7 km km 0-10 km. Name of KhoriMahuri Chhani Pal Nimboda 27 villages Makut Nal Parsad Villages Sasei Kherki Delwas Sarsiya Bamaniyan Chanavda Nathara Ki Pal Dayeli Khakhadaran Thana Padla Chavand Devpura Mahuwara Palodra Peeladar Batuka Shyampura Jharol Dingri Kejar No. Households Male-Population Female- Population M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

104 Total - Population Male-Population (0-6 years) Female Population (0-6 years) Total Population (0-6 years) Average household size % of males to total population % % of females to total population % Sex Ratio (M:F) 1000: : : :961 Schedule caste % SC to the total population Schedule tribes % ST to the total population Total SC & ST Population Table 3.24 Literacy Rate of Survey Area Male Literates Female Literates Total Literates Femal Literacy Rate (%) Male Literacy Rate (%) Total Literacy Rate (%) % % Total-ill-literate Male Female M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

105 % of Male % of Female % of Total-illliteracy Table 3.25 Employment Pattern of Survey Area Total Population Main worker Total main workers Marginal worker % Marginal workers Non -worker Non-workers Census Sources 2011 DETAIL OF POPULATION Nohh Tp TF TM P-SC P-ST Shown in Fig M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

106 LITERACY & ILL-LITERACY RATE OF SUVEY AREA Total-literacy Male Female Total-ILL-Literacy Shown in Fig. 2 AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE: The average household size varies from 5 to 6 the low family size could be attributed to a high degree of Urbanization with migration of people with higher literacy levels who generally for smaller family size and family welfare measures. SEX RATIO: The Sex Ratio of male and female indicates that the males constitute to about 51% and females 49% of the total population. The sex ratio i.e. the number of females 961per 1000 males indirectly reveals certain Sociological aspects in relation with female births, infant mortality among female children and single person family structure, a resultant of migration of industrial workers. The study area on an average has 1000 females per 1000 males. Low female in 0-6 year s age groups is alarming and indicate the impact of urban population. SOCIAL STRUCTURE: Various religion groups consisting of Hindus, Muslim and Christians inhabit the study area. The percentage of Schedule caste population varies between 2.07% to 4.93% in study area. The highest percentage of schedule caste population recorded in 0-3-km. radius and lowest in 3-7 km. radius. The percentage of schedule tribe population varies between 67.25% in study area. The highest percentage of schedule tribe population recorded in 0-3km. radius and lowest in 7-10 km. radius. 106 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

107 LITERACY LEVELS: In the study area total literacy 47.93%. The distribution of literate and literacy rate in the study area is given in Table The level of literacy in near mining area is quite low than state and national literacy level. Social Infrastructure- Water and Power Supply- The water demand in the study area is met by Ground water. Transportation and Communication -Transport facilities are adequate with multiple means of transportation available to commuters besides government and private bus facilities available for travelling to nearby towns and villages. There is a number of basic telecommunication services in the area also exists of different company networks like BSNL, Airtel, and Reliance etc. Health Facility -Health care infrastructure is one of the important indicators that need to be studied to establish the status of quality of life in the study area. There is Govt. Hospital, PHC, etc exists in the study area. BASE LINE DATA OF STUDY AREA: Base line data are collected and prepared by conducting a survey by Team Members. Minimum 20% of the villages under Buffer zone have been surveyed by proportional random sampling methods, multi household survey conducted by our team. preferably the village falling from the Core Zone to 3 Km, secondly of the villages falling 3 to 7 km and 7-10 km of buffer zone. Six villages have been surveyed of Nathara Ki Pal, Khori Mahuri, Devpura, Kherki, and Chavand & Vatuka for this project of Nathara Ki Pal soapstone Mine, Area Ha. Tehsil- Sarada, Dist. Udaipur State Rajasthan and keeping in view the socio-economic condition of the project area has been analyzed in primary data table M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

108 TABLE-3.26 Primary Data Collection Name Of Village Nohh TP Educatio n Facility Ps Up s Co lle ge Hospit al Polic e Statio n Bank Industries Livestock Communicati on Nathara Ki Pal (Beda Fala) 100 Khori Nil Nil Sub - Center Nil Nil Nil Cow, Goats Mobile & TV Mobile & TV Mahuri Devpura Kherki Chavand Vatuka Nil Nil Sub - Center Nil Nil Nil 4 2 Nil CHC Nil Sbbj Nil 1 Nil Nil Sub - Center Nil Nil Nil 3 3 Nil PHC Nil Nil Nil 1 nil nil Sub - center nil nil nil Cow, Goats Cow, Goats Cow, Goats Cow, Goats Cow, Goats Mobile & TV Mobile & TV Mobile & TV Mobile & TV The primary socio economic survey was carried out by survey team to understand the socio economic composition, local resources, employment and basic requirement of people of the village. The socio economic survey reveals various problems of local people. There is lack is literacy rate & most of people are unemployed. *********========********* 108 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

109 CHAPTER IV ANTICIPATED IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 4.1INTRODUCTION Every development project activity is bound to create an impact on the environment of the area. Opencast mechanized mining activity also causes some adverse impacts on the surrounding environment. In this chapter, the possible impacts on various environmental parameters such as air, water, noise, land, ecology and socio-economy are quantified, while achieving the Soapstone production of 10,855 TPA. The proposed mitigation measures to control / mitigate / minimize the possible impacts from the mining activities are also suggested in the following paragraphs. Prediction of Impacts is the most important component in the Environmental Impact Assessment studies and it helps in minimizing the adverse impacts on environmental quality during project execution scenario. Several scientific techniques and methodologies are available to predict impacts of developmental activities on physical, ecological and socioeconomic environments. Such predictions are superimposed over the baseline (Pre-project) status of environmental quality to derive the ultimate (Post-project) scenario of environmental conditions. The impacts on different environmental parameters due to this mining project are Discussed below:- 1. Land Environment 2. Water Environment 3. Air Environment 4. Soil Environment 5. Noise Environment 6. Biological Environment 7. Socio-Economic Environment 8. Solid Waste 109 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

110 S. No. 4.2 IMPACT ON LAND ENVIRONMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES: Topography and Drainage: Anticipated Impacts: The proposed mining will change the topography and drainage pattern of the mining lease area in the form of pits. Mitigation measures: To minimise the impact on the drainage pattern garland drain is proposed to be made around the working pit so as to prevent the flow of water into the pit. Garland drain will be routed through adequately sized sumps for settling of suspended particles and the runoff thus collected will be used for afforestation. Land use in core:- Anticipated Impacts: The land use of the buffer zone may be change in form of roads new building due to the new project. & Land use of core zone will undergo considerable change as arising from:- - Excavations - Establishment of facilities in the area. Table 4.1 The summarized detail of land use plan for pre-operational, operational and post operational phase as per the approved mining plan is given as under: Description Pre Operational Operational Post Operational 1 Mining (Quarry) Dump Road and Building Plantation Mineral Stack Mined out area, converted to rain water storage 7. Remaining land Total Mitigation Measures:- At the end of mine life total ha area will be planted in which 1.16 ha area will be planted on mine out benches, 7.5 Ha area will be 110 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

111 planted on waste dump & 2.74 ha. Area will be planted on mine out backfill area. About Ha area will be planted on remaining land & ML boundary in first three years. At the end of mine life 5.68 ha area will be left for rain water storage As per the approved mine plan at conceptual stage most of the waste land will be converted into rain water storage pit and green belt. Hence impact due to change in land use is positive. 4.3 IMPACT ON WATER ENVIRONMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES: Anticipated Impacts on ground water source: There is no proposal for abstraction of groundwater for the proposed soapstone mining. The proposed mining will not intersect the water table of the area as the ultimate depth of mining will be 369mRL and general water table of the area is 330(35m BGL). The excavation of Soapstone further does not add to any harmful ingredients that could leach down to the water table. Thus the mine workings will not affect the ground water quality. Anticipated Impacts on Surface water source: The requirement of water for drinking/domestic use, dust suppression and green belt shall be met from the ground water resources (nearby tube well & wells), thus there shall be no negative impact on surface water resource. There are small valleys in the area through which water flows during rainy season only. Mining will be done complete in scientific manner. Mitigation measures to minimize impacts on water environment: Garland drains are suggested to be constructed on all side of quarries and external dumps. All the garland drains should be routed through adequately sized catch pits or settling pits to remove suspended solids. Rainwater storage is suggested to recharge the groundwater. Monitoring of storm water and Leach ate from dump areas is also suggested. 111 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

112 4.4 IMPACT ON AIR ENVIRONMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES As explained in the previous chapter, the ambient air quality monitoring results show that all the parameters such as PM 2.5 PM10, SO2, NO2 and are within the limits prescribed by CPCB for Industrial and Mixed use areas as well as areas meant for Residential and Rural areas. The major contribution of air pollution is by opencast mining, such as excavation, loading and transportation etc. which will lead to momentary rise in the suspended particulate matter (PM10). The dust liberated in mining and other related operations is injurious to heath if inhaled in sufficient quantity. As such there will be no noticeable impact on air quality. Anticipated Impact: Mining operations and associated activities generally causes air pollution and the major air pollutant is the suspended particulate matter. Most of the air pollution problems are due to fugitive dust. For considering cumulative Impact we have taken monitoring station in such way that it covers all study area so in Air quality modelling Pollutants / Model Options Considered for Computations: The model simulations deal with major Pollution Particulate Matter (PM10) (PM2.5) and gaseous emissions viz. SO2 & NO Meteorological Data: Data recorded by continuous weather monitoring station on wind speed, direction, and temperature at one hour interval for the monitoring period was used as meteorological input Presentation of result: In the present case model simulations have been carried using the hourly triple joint frequency data. Short term simulations were carried to estimate concentration at the receptors to obtain an optimum description of variations in concentrations over the site in 10-km radius covering 16 directions. 112 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

113 The incremental concentration is estimated for the monitoring period. For each time scale, i.e. for 24/8 hr. the model computes the highest concentration observed during the period over all the measurement points. Dust emission rate from the applied mining area, based on the following empirical formula. Pa x 23.6 Dust émission (DE) = Wd x Wh x 1000 DE = Dust emission in kg/hr Pa = Annual Excavation in Tonnes Wd = No. of days of operation in a year Wh = Effective working hrs in a day About 23.6 Quantity of dust emitted in kg/for 1000 tonnes of excavation Dust emission rate= (10,855 x23.6)/ 300x 8 x1000) = 0.16 kg/hr. The above mentioned emission rate is without adoption of dust control measures of each blocks. The literature suggests that dust control measures reduce the emissions and effective emission rate is one third of the computed emission i.e. 1.67/3= 0.05 kg/ha. Mine Dimensions The mine dimensions are as follows: Lease Area = hectare Meteorological Data On site hourly meteorological data for summer months (March 2016 to May 2016) in respect of wind speed, wind direction, temperature and cloud amount are utilized in this study. The data was put in model format. The mixing heights have been extracted from CPCB publications. Modelling Procedure Methodology: Prediction of ground level concentrations (GLC S) due to mining has been made by Industrial Source Complex, Short Term (ISCST3) as per CPCB guidelines. ISCST3 is 113 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

114 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 undulating and hilly. This model is capable of handling point, area, and line sources simultaneously. Meteorological inputs required are hourly wind speed and direction ambient temperature, stability class, mixing height and wind exponents. The model details follow. Gaussian Plume Model Ground Level Concentration, from a point source at any receptor under unlimited mixing is given by (USEPA ISCST3, 1988). Qg1g2 = (2 y z u) Where, g1 = exp(-y 2 /2 y 2 ) g2 = exp[-(z-h) 2 /2 z 2 ] + exp[-(z+h) 2 /2 z 2 ] In unstable or neutral conditions if z > 1.6 L (limited mixing) the distribution below the mixing height is uniform with height provided that both the effective height H, and the receptor height z are below the mixing height. Qg1 = ( y Lu2 ) In unstable case or neutral conditions when z < 1.6 L Qg1 = (2 y z u) 114 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

115 Where, Q = source strength Z = receptor height above the ground u = wind speed L = mixing height and y& z = dispersion parameters g3 = exp[-(z-h+2nl) 2 /2 z 2 ] + exp[-(z+h+2nl) 2 /2 z 2 ] Evaluation with N the number of reflections, varying from 4 to +4 is usually sufficient. Stability Classification Hourly stability is determined by wind direction fluctuation method as suggested by Slade (1965) and recommended by CPCB (PROBES/70/ ). = Wdr/6., is standard deviation of wind direction fluctuation, Wdr is the overall wind direction fluctuation or width of the wind direction in degrees. The table for stability classes is given as under. Stability Class (degree) A > 22.5 B C D E F < M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

116 Dispersion Parameters Dispersion parameters y and z for open country conditions (Briggs, 1974) are used as the project is located on a flat terrain in a rural area. Atmospheric dispersion coefficients vary with downwind distance (x) from emission sources for different atmospheric stability conditions. (CPCB PROBES/70/ ). Rural Conditions Stability Class y z A 0.22x( x) x B 0.16x( x) x C 0.11x( x) x( x).5 D 0.08x( x) ( x).5 E 0.06x( x) x( x) -1 F 0.04x( x) x( x) -1 Ambient Air Quality Standards Ambient air quality standards promulgated by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for all type of land uses for the relevant air quality parameters are as follows: Concentration ( g/m 3 ) PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx Plan and frame work of computations & selection of locations The locations have been selected around the mine lease area covering an area of 10 km radius from the centre of mining. Plan of Computation The emission rate, dispersion coefficients and other input data being now available; it was planned to compute the following:- 116 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

117 - The 24/8 hourly averaged incremental concentration with hourly data. - The identification of grid point having peak concentration for the incremental values. - Preparation of isopleths of for various pollutants. Predicted Ambient Air Quality With a wide fluctuation in meteorological parameters it is a complex task to predict post project ambient air quality. With available ambient air quality data and incremental concentrations computed through mathematical modeling the post project ambient air quality have been predicted in below table. The maximum incremental GLCs due to the mining project for PM10,PM2.5, SO2 and NO2 are superimposed on the maximum baseline PM10,PM2.5,SO2 and NO2 concentration recorded at the monitoring location during the field monitoring period. The cumulative concentration (baseline + incremental) after implementation of the project. The maximum GLCs after implementation of the project are likely to be not in the prescribed NAAQ standards. Table 4.2 Predicted Ambient Air Quality Concentrations In Operation Phase Cumulative Concentrations (Baseline+ Incremental) For PM10 S. No. Particular Near Mine Site Monitored Maximum Concentration in g/m3 Predicted incremental Maximum Concentration in g/m3 Resultant Maximum Concentration in g/m NAAQS (dated 2009) 100 *Maximum Concentration value in the core zone at mine lease area. It is clear from predicted values that concentrations in respect of PM10 are well within limits at all locations. 117 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

118 Fig 4.1 Concentrations of PM10 due to emission from mining activities 118 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

119 Air Pollution Mitigation Measures: Following techniques will be implemented in the mine to control air pollution due to various mining activities: Making continuous endeavours to check emissions at source level. General water spraying on road surface to bind the dust. Restriction of vehicle speed. Washing of dumpers/tractors wheels or body at regular intervals. Loading and unloading in the area protected from wind. Use of proper sheet to cover loaded vehicles, Use of enclosures, effective water spraying will be done for arresting dust due to fixed equipment/sources, Application of water sprays to moisten transported materials, Proper enclosure of the loading or unloading areas, wherever possible, Practicing good maintenance of vehicles, Maintaining compactness, gradient and drainage of haul roads, Enclosure of stockpiles, vegetation of waste dumps, water spraying & developing green barrier of trees to check the mines dust blow. Developing green belt along the transportation road sides, barrier, dump site etc. Covering of material during transportation on dumpers to prevent spillage of soapstone from the dumpers. The dumpers shall be covered by tarpaulin. Over loading shall be avoided. Dust mask shall be provided to the workers engaged at dust generation points like excavations and loading points. 119 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

120 4.5 IMPACT OF NOISE / VIBRATIONS & MITIGATION MEASURES The noise levels are dependent upon the deployment of mining machinery and heavy-duty vehicles in the area. Noise is produced due to drilling and blasting, movement of machinery, etc., but the pronounced effect of noise is felt only near the active working area. The main sources of noise in the mine are classified as follows:- Stationary & Mobile Mining Equipment Drilling and blasting operations Transportation Vehicles The exposures to excessive noise levels can lead to:- Prevention of sleep, insomnia and fatigue. Decrease in speech reception, communication, distraction and diminished concentration thus adversely affecting job performance efficiency. Chronic psychological disturbance including impaired hearing. Irreparable cardiovascular, respiratory and neuralgic damages in certain extreme cases. Mitigation measures: Engineering noise control by the noise reduction at the source and by the interruption of the noise path from the source to the receiver. Administrative noise controls to the receiver. Engineering noise controls however offer the most effective permanent solution which prevents occupational heaving loss a few of the noise control measures that may be adopted are:- Selection of new low noise equipment from the manufacturer failing which use of additional retrofits if available. Modification of the older equipment or method by incorporating minor design changes. Use of personal hearing protection devices. 120 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

121 Plantation will be done around the mine site. The area in general represents calm surroundings. There is no heavy traffic, industry or noisy habitation in the area. With the increase in scale of mining operations, excavation, drilling, deployment of machinery, blasting operation and men and noise levels are expected to increase. Measures to control ground vibrations: The following precautions are will be taken to minimize ground vibration and fly rocks which may be damaged due to vibrations. Blasting will be done by competent persons in the supervision of Mine s Manager. Minimum holes will be blasted at a time. Stemming length will be kept more than one third of the hole, it helps in reduction of ground vibrations. Before drilling and blasting, the face is cleared with rock which may be source of fly rock. The blast holes will be drilled slightly inclined towards the free face, this reduces noise, vibration and fly rocks. Noise & Vibrations are generated due to blasting but they are momentary for one or two seconds only. The intensity depends on amount of explosive, charge in the holes, type of explosives, generally ammonium nitrate fuel oil mixture (ANFO), which is of low strength, will be used. 121 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

122 4.6 IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES The lease area is a mixture of waste land, Ag. land. There are no national parks, sanctuaries, notified biospheres, Tiger/Elephant Corridors, Birds migratory routes, etc. within 10 km radius. There is no interference with any first order streams. There is no release of any effluent Flora in buffer zone The area covered under vegetation in the buffer zone has scanty vegetation comprising of shrubs and bushes. The buffer zone at present has sparse growth of trees of common variety. As the mining activities will be confined to core zone only, no much impact is anticipated on the flora of buffer zone Flora in Core Zone There is small bushes will be removed from the mine lease. Mitigation measures: Afforestation Plan/Greenbelt Development Plan A greenbelt will be developed along statutory barrier, working pit, mining dump etc. All along the internal and external roads, plantation will be taken up; The total number of trees to be planted in this area will be at the rate of 1000 trees per hectare initially with the provision of increasing density based on survival and performance; Shrubs and trees will be planted in encircling rows around the mine site and within the mine area; Since the trunks of the tall trees are generally devoid of foliage, it will be useful to have shrubs in front of the trees so as to give coverage to this portion. 122 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

123 4.5.2 Impact on Fauna The adverse impacts on fauna are mainly due to: Human Activity Noise Land Degradation Deforestation The impact on the fauna of the buffer zone due to the mining activity will be marginal, as mining activities will be confined to core zone only. Fauna in the core zone is minimal, as most of the area of core zone has sparse vegetation. Even so, by restricting mining at any time to small areas, impact on fauna will be kept to the minimum. However, progressive plantation activity will be undertaken over a period of time creates conditions favourable for fauna. Mitigation measures: Provide fencing along pit mouth to prevent fall of animal. If wild life are noticed crossing the area, they will not be disturbed at all Worker will be made aware of the importance of the wildlife Greenery development around mining area helps in creating habitats for local bird and create better environment for various fauna. Creating and developing awareness for nature and wild life in the adjoining villages. Educational and awareness programmes for mine workers will be arranged. 123 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

124 4.7 IMPACT ON SOCIO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS Impact on the population:- In the study area, the population composition will not be affected as mostly local people will be employed. In the study area the non-working population will get employment both direct and indirect. The new employment avenue will help in giving employment to the non-working population. Females will also be provided employment Impact on the employment:- In the study area, peak employment will be provided to 21 persons. Skilled, semiskilled and unskilled workers will be employed on the basis of qualification, experience and skill. The proposed project will provide various opportunities of indirect employment such as transportation, wholesale and retail selling etc. It will help in generating income in and around the study area Impact on the Rural Development: The mining project will impact the rural development in many ways. It will increase the employment both directly and indirectly, increase the purchasing power and saving also. New employment opportunities will help in increasing the living standards also. Impact on Economic conditions: The proposed mining project will bring employment in the study area and also in the surrounding areas. It will help in generating income in the study area. The purchasing power of the people in the study area will also increase duly. Both direct and indirect employment will help in improving the economic conditions and increase savings. Positive impacts There will be generation of employment opportunities directly or indirectly for the skilled or unskilled worker. The economic level and living standard of the local people will gradually increase due to outcome of mining industries. 124 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

125 Additional facilities of medical, educational, and infrastructure will be development nearby village. Negative impact Damage to road connecting to the villages especially during rainy season because of running of heavy vehicles i.e. trucks, tractors, dumpers, and bull dozers jeeps etc. The mining dust may have negative impact on the health of local people living in the surrounding areas by the way of certain disease as related to lungs. Social and welfare activities Since the company present in this area for, they are aware of the social obligations towards the welfare of the society for the purpose of socio- economic development of the area falling under the working zone Nathara Ki Pal Soapstone mine mining the lessee is taking all possible efforts to improve the social life of the surrounding villagers of mine areas by generating direct & indirect employment. Further, additional aid is being provided to schools, panchayat under social development activity. The measures of socio-economic activity proposed by the project proponent for the local community are:- 1. Lessee will be arranging safe drinking water facility in near primary school Khori Mahuri village. 2. Repairing of village roads at regular interval. 3. Lessee will make Arrangement of medical health check-up camps for the local people in the Mine site areas in village Khori Mahuri. 125 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

126 4.8 IMPACT ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY Healthy and safe working conditions are among the first expectations for sustainability, i.e. the expectation that risks in mining will not deprive workers of their livelihoods or of their quality of life. Occupational injuries and ill-health have huge social and economic implications for individuals, their families and their communities. They also have an adverse impact on the economy of the society as a whole. Occupational accidents and health hazards can also affect public health and safety, and the environment. The effect on the health and safety of people, costs to the economy and impacts the environment. Efforts will be made to address occupational health and safety with broader social agenda for sustainable development. Hazards, which are associated with poor engineering design, contribute to increased safety risks. Although health risks can be avoided by implementing controls at source in the work environment, designing such controls for mining environment presents considerable challenges because dust and noise are generated by mining itself. A range of control measures that act together to reduce exposure to such risks is therefore necessary. These could include methods for minimizing dust levels by reducing dust generation and methods for dilution, suppression, capture, and containment. While significant uncertainties remain in controlling dust exposures and maintaining the effectiveness of controls, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is important. Exposure to Dust Exposure to fine particulates is associated with work in most of the dustgenerating stages notably from drilling and blasting, mineral handling, and transportation. Methods to prevent and control exposure to dust include the following: Control of dust through water spraying, Use of PPE, as appropriate to address residual exposures. 126 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

127 Physical hazards Injuries during Project operation are typically related to slips and falls; contact with falling / moving objects; and lifting / over-exertion. Other injuries may occur due to contact with, or capture in, moving machinery (e.g. trucks). In case of any accident immediate & proper first aid medical care shall be provided at the site. Pre-placement medical examination and periodical medical examination schedules The fresh employees when taken are thoroughly medically examined under initial medical examination and thereafter during continuation of employment; the periodic medical examination is being done as per mine rules. Measures to Control Occupational Health Hazard & Safety The working in the mine lease area will be done with all safety measures under the supervision of qualified staff. The workers will be provided dust mask, safety boot, helmet and other safety equipment. Slope angle will be maintained in an accurate angle. Blasting will be done with all precautionary measures. A well-equipped first aid box will be maintained at site. For mitigating the aspect the following measures will be implemented: Regular water sprinkling on haul roads. Dust mask will be provided to the workers, Periodical medical examinations will be carried out for the workers, Medical records will be maintained, Medical facilities to the workers, Any early symptom of diseases, if observed, such workers will be taken off from the dusty atmosphere and will be employed at other suitable place, Personal Protective Equipment s will be provided to the workers, Vocational Training will be provided to the workers. Safety of the employee during mining will be taken care. Details of Infrastructural Facilities for Worker Water for drinking & other purpose will be provided. 127 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

128 All the safety equipment s such as helmets, safety shoes, goggles, dust masks etc. at regular interval. A well-equipped first aid facilities, Rest shelter, washrooms etc. will confined provided near the working blocks. =======******======= 128 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

129 CHAPTER V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES 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 helps to determine the best method of achieving the project objectives with minimum environmental impacts or indicates the most environmental friendly and cost effective options. Analysis of alternatives based on site and technology are given below: 5.1 SITE ALTERNATIVES Nathara Ki Pal soapstone mine is a mining project for excavation of Soapstone deposit, which is mineral specific. The proposed mining lease area has following advantages:- The mineral deposit occurs in a non-forest area. There is no habitation within the lease area; hence no R & R issues exist. Availability of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers in this region. All the basic amenities such as medical, fire fighting, education, transportation, communication and infrastructural facilities are accessible. The proposed mining operations do not intersect the ground water level. Hence, no impact on ground water environment. No alternatives are suggested as the mine site is mineral specific and an existing mine. 5.2 TECHNOLOGY ALTERNATIVES Open cast mining operation with drilling and blasting method will be used to extract Soapstone in the area. This technology is having least gestation period, economically viable, safest and less labour intensive. The method has inbuilt flexibility for increasing or decreasing the production as per market condition. =======******======= 129 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

130 6.1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME Success of any environmental management programme depends upon the efficiency of the organizational set up responsible for implementation of the programme. Regular monitoring of the various environmental parameters is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the management programme and take, if required, necessary midterm corrective measures. Work zone environmental quality is also important to ensure compliance with safety measures. 6.2 PROPOSED SET UP An environmental cell for the area will be formed. The organization will be headed by general manager (mine), supervised by an environmental engineer/ environment officer and supported by operating staff. Implementing the control and protective measures. Coordinating the environment related activities within the project as well as with outside agencies. Collecting statistics on health of workers and population of surroundings villages. Green belt development etc. Monitoring and evaluating the progress of implementation of environmental management programme. 6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY: The management of the company will be very conscious to minimize the existing pollution load in the mining area. Apart from having an EIA-EMP, a permanent organizational set up will be charged for task of ensuring its effective implementation. This Company will undertake to monitor the environmental pollution levels by measuring ambient air quality, water and effluent quality, noise levels etc., by appointing external agencies. The company proposes to continue the 130 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

131 monitoring in future also to ensure that the pollution is limited to allowable values and to take corrective action if required. In case the monitored results of environmental pollution are found to exceed the allowable values, the Environmental Management Cell will suggest remedial action and get these suggestions implemented through the concerned departments. The Environmental Management Cell will also co-ordinate all the related activities such as collection of statistics of health of workers and population of the region, a forestation and green belt development. M/S Nalwaya Minerals Ind. Pvt. Ltd. is committed to providing a quality service in a manner that ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees and minimize potential impact on the environment. They will operate in compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and strive to use pollution prevention and environmental best practices. The Company will:- Integrate the consideration of environmental concerns and impact in to all of our decision making and activities. Promote environmental awareness among employees and encourage them to work in an environmentally responsible manner. Trained, educate and inform to employees about environmental issues that may affect their work. Where required by legislation or where significant health, safety or environmental hazards exist, develop and maintain appropriate emergency and spill response programme. Strive to continually improve environmental performance and minimize the social impact and damage of activities by periodic review of environmental policy in light of current and planned future activities. For maintenance & repair or pollution control device, maintenance crew shall be taken from private agency. Massive plantation shall be done on contract from outside agencies. 131 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

132 6.4 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT CELL In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standards, regular monitoring of various environmental components is necessary which will comply as per condition for this Environmental management team is constituted. FIGURE 6.1: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL Environmental Officer Empaneled Consultants / Experts individually pooled Skilled Officers Inputs General Manager Mines Environmental Laboratories Additional Responsibility for EMP and Mitigation Measures 132 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

133 6.5 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme, regular monitoring of the important environment parameters will be taken up. The schedule, duration and parameters to be monitored are shown in table: TABLE 6.1: MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS Monitoring Duration of Important Monitoring Particulars Frequencies Station Parameters Surface water/ Ground water Sampling Twice in a year Grab ph, SS, TDS, Iron, Hardness, Alkalinity, Chlorides, Nitrates, Sulphate & Fluorides Ambient air quality monitoring Noise Monitoring Twice in a year. Twice in a year. 24/8 hr. PM2.5 PM10, SO2 and NO2 8/1 hr. Level in db(a) and db(c) Soil Sampling Twice in a year Grab PH, Conductivity, Sulphate, Nitrate, Phosphates, Alkalinity & texture. 6.6 BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT The below table give overall investment on the environmental safeguards and recurring expenditure for successful monitoring and implementation of control measures. 133 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

134 Proposal of garland drain, wire fencing & sump around the working area- S. No. Particulars Size Total Cost (Rs.) 1 Garland drain (260x2x1) mt 520mt Rs. 160/mt. = 83,200/- 2 Fencing 780mt 780mt Rs. 170/mt. = 1,32,600/- 3 Sump 1 nos. (3.0x1.5x1) mt 1 nos. (3.0x1.5x1) mt 5,000/- Total 2,20,800/- TABLE 6.2: COST OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES (Investment and recurring cost) S. No. Capital cost (in Rs.) Annual recurring cost (in Rs.) Existing Proposed Existing Proposed 1 Pollution Control - 4,00,000-1,00,000 (Water sprinkler, Wet drilling, etc.) 2 Pollution Monitoring - 3,00,000-75,000 (Air, soil, Water, Noise) 3 Green Belt - 8,00,000-2,00,000 4 Miscellaneous (Barbed 2,00,000 75,000 Wire fencing, etc) Total 17,00,000/- 4,50,000/ - Total investment on environmental improvement works is envisaged Rs. 17,00,000 and recurring expenditure during the stage of production is Rs. 4,50,000 as recurring investment is earmarks for EMP. ************** 134 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

135 CHAPTER - VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.1 INTRODUCTION The additional studies carried out for the Soapstone mine, near village- Nathara Ki Pal, Tehsil Sarada, District- Udaipur, for the proposed production capacity of 10,855 TPA and are discussed below. 7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION Public hearing was conducted as per EIA Notification on , at Panchayat Bhawan /Sarkar Bhawan village Nathara Ki Pal, Tehsil Sarada, District Udaipur, Rajasthan. The public hearing had been chaired by Shri Choga Ram Devasi (District Collector) and Dr. Sh. B. R. Panwar (Regional Officer, RPCB, Udaipur). About 70 persons attend the public hearing. During the process suggestion, objections were invited from the local people regarding the project; no representation/objections were received during the public hearing. Photographs and issue raised, are given below: PHOTOGRAPHS OF PUBLIC HEARING 135 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

136 MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING WITH ACTION PLAN POINTS ARISES DURING PUBLIC HEARING 1. Shri Ambalal Father Limba ji, Village Nathara Fala, said that he has no problem in mining operation but the main thing is during mine operation our villagers should not be harmed in any way. When mines will be activated local people should be appointed as operator driver and Secondly, according to government rules localize should get benefits. REPLICATED BY APPLICANT PP, replied that mining operation will be done by following all the safety and precautionary measures. Employment priority will be given to local people only. Medical checkup camps will be organized. Wages, CSR and other facilities will be provided as per the Govt. norms. ACTION PLAN Management will make assure for safe & systematic mining operations, employment priority for locals, to organize medical checkup camps for workers and villagers and to maintain the records for wages and other facilities. FUND ALLOCATION Fund for medical checkup camp Rs lac/yr. Fund fo CSR activities Rs. 3.0 lac/yr. 2. Shri Jaganath Father Vijay Singh Meena, Village Nathara, said that the owner of mine should keep the fact very clear about the day wages to the workers and it should not be less than the decided amount. The payment should be done between 1-7th date of month and delay to 6-6 months will not be acceptable. If there will be delay in payment till 6-6 months than how they will manage their family and their daily needs? Providing of gumboots and helmet is mandatory to every individual working in mine. The owner should look upto this that the villagers land should not be harm in any case. We don t bother if owner buy a land and dump the waste but villagers should not face any problem regarding this. If I refuse to keep this point in front of you that after a while the owner will file an FIR against and after filling FIR the decision will not be consider in our favour. Sarpanch ji told us about the PP, said Wages will be provided on time and as per the Govt. norms. PPE will be provided to the workers. Wastes will be dump within the lease area only, there will be no harm to the land outside the lease. All the precautionary measures will be adopted to mitigate the pollution. Certified blasting will be done with all precautionary measures. Management will make sure for timely payment to the workers and it should be as per the norms. PPE will be provided safety shoes, Hand gloves, Ear Plugs/Muffler, Helmet etc. and to check its regular use. Waste will not be dumped other than the lease area & workers will also be instructed for the same. All the precautionary measures will be adopted as per the provision of Mining rules. Fund for labours Rs. 5.1 Lac. Cost for EMP - Rs. 4.5 Lac/Yr. 136 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

137 holes around the area, which should be covered by fence or boundaries. I have kept my points if other villagers want to keep any point forward they can. The mines pollution should not reach upto villagers in any way and the blasting should be done as per rules and mining certification. Water sprinkling will be done on the haul road & it would be make sure that transportation vehicles will be covered. Maintenance of hauling road will be done. 3. Additional District Magistrate said that certified mining is mandatory. 4. Dr. B. R. Pawar, Regional Officer, asked to PP about the status of Aravalli Notification. 5. Shri Jaganath Father Vijay Singh Meena said that there should be a loud voice call if blasting is to be done. its mandatory to loud voice more than 4-5 times because you should understand that they are not urban people, they belong to village and they need their time to understand and it should not be there that they only loud their voice for few minutes. At least there should be a gap of half an hour of loud voice about blasting from corner to corner. While proposing this suggestion, I take my place. PP, said that only certified blasting will be done with all precautionary measures. PP replied as the matter is under court decision. There will be a provision of siren before blasting and it would alarm minutes before blasting. All the villagers will be demonstrated about the siren/alarm for blasting. All the precautionary measures will be adopted as per the provision of Mining rules. Blasting will be done by competent persons with all the precautionary measures. The same will be informed immediately after the decision of Court. It would make sure that provision of alarm would be strictly followed & there would be no harm to the villagers. Blasting will be done by competent persons with all the precautionary measures Dr. B. R. Pawar, Regional Officer, welcomed every suggestions of following people and he assures that whatever the conditions and suggestions are been proposed in front of this hearing will be followed strictly according to the rule and on time as per the state government has initiated the transmitter system and as said by the A.D.M sir that you can dial on 181 and share the problem of any respective department and keen steps will be taken to solve the problem as soon as possible.in future whenever the mines will be active the conditions and suggestions will always be kept in mind and with that I close my speech and request A.D.M sir to speak something regarding today s hearing. PP, replied - All the precautionary measures will be adopted as per the provision of Mining rules & management will look after the compliance of the same. We respect all the suggestions given over here we assure you to follow the same. Management will look after the compliance of the same M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

138 7.Additional District Officer, as while listening to whole hearing and requests regarding the mining, I would like to say that the problems of localize should be solved as soon as possible and wages should be given on time. The people of local area should be given employment preference as for apparatus such as J.C.B. or can employ as watchman as well who can keep keen eye and can assure for safety and priority should be given to localize people only and if you will help localize people than their will not be any problem for mining work. If both the villagers and mine owner will maintain dignity and unity between them than I assure you that no problem will hurdle the work and it will go smoothly and localize will not go outside for employment. They should be bound by rules and the foremost thing is local people should get more and more benefits to local people so that they can get good wages according to given amount of work. Owner should credit salary to workers on time else they have to take huge amount of debt from people so as to run daily routine work and get exploited by them if they are not able to clearify their cost on time. So I request to mine owner that whatever are the calculative wages of person according to their period of work should be paid on time. Thank you! PP, replied that mining operation will be done by following all the safety and precautionary measures. Employment priority will be given to local people only. Medical checkup camps will be organized. Wages, CSR and other facilities will be provided as per the Govt. norms. *Minutes of public hearing is attached as Annexure XVI. Management will make assure for safe & systematic mining operations, employment priority for locals, to organize medical checkup camps for workers and villagers and to maintain the records for wages and other facilities. CSR activities will be done in the area & a separate fund has been earmarked for the same. CSR activities will be done in consultation with the Gram Panchayat. Fund for medical checkup camp Rs lac/yr. Fund fo CSR activities Rs. 3.0 lac/yr. 7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT Mining are associated with several potential hazards that effect to the employee and environment. It would normally require the assistance of emergency services to handle it effectively. The mining operation shall be taken out under the well management & control by the qualified mine manager. Risk Assessment is all about prevention of accidents and to take necessary steps to prevent it happening. It consists of- Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis Risk Reducing Measures 138 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

139 Hazard identification and risk analysis: - Discusses about the various types of hazards associated with the operation of the Project due to Mining, storage & handling, human errors and natural calamities. It also presents the calculated frequencies of occurrence of different accident scenarios for the identified potential hazard occurrence. It also presents the calculated frequencies of occurrence of different accident scenarios for the identified potential hazard occurrence. Risk Reducing Measures based on the calculated frequencies and consequences. 7.4 IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS Technological Hazards Technological hazards may be due to intense noise during excavation / loading, transportation etc. fire in the excavator, and road mishap. Structural failure Structural failure is associated with the failure of slope, it can be bench fall, slope failure due to undercutting and fall of machinery and workers due to fall of bench/slope, any of the said activity can cause major injury and fatalities. 7.5 SCENARIOS CONSIDERED FOR RISK ASSESSMENT Knowledge of work The application of risk assessment depends upon full understanding of all aspects of the job being undertaken. In carrying out a risk assessment in relation to a particular task, the evaluation must include a review of the knowledge, experience and training of those persons carrying out the work. Personal Competence It follows that the knowledge, experience and training of personnel involved in work is critical to evaluate any risk assessment. A knowledgeable, experienced well-trained and competently supervised workforce will be at a lower risk of accidents occurring than a poorly trained and badly supervised workforce. 139 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

140 Co-ordination It is essential that marginal/staff ensures that everyone engaged in the work is capable and understands the role of others and their responsibility for each other. Health hazards Health hazards are associated with the dust and noise, it is necessary to quantify the key pollutants during surface mining operations that may result into health hazard. Inundation There is no possibility of inundation of mine due to Tiri River. Noise Noise is considered as a common occupational hazard in mine environment. Prolonged exposure to noise over a period of years may cause permanent damage to auditory nerves and its sensory components (Noise Induced Hearing Loss). In order to avoid Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) to the operators of the HEMMs, the cabins of these machines will be made sound proof. Also, the operators and other workers working in the high noise generating areas are being provided with ear plugs/ ear muffs to protect their hearing. No worker will be allowed to enter high noise generating areas without wearing proper protection equipment s. Surface Fire There are no ignitable materials in Soapstone deposit. However, the excavator to be deployed in the mine may catch fire. All precautionary measures will be taken to prevent the occurrence of such activity. Loading There will be no risk associated with the activity. However, precautions will be required to be taken to remove workers away from the loading operations, to avoid any fall of material on persons. Also, the loading operations will be supervised by a site supervisor for properly guiding the loading machine operator. 140 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

141 Pit Slope Failure The sides of the mine benches will be suitably sloped to avoid bench failure. The bench height is planned to be kept 6 m height with width more than the height of the bench. The bench sides and edges will be regularly inspected for any signs of failure, development of cracks, etc. Due precautionary measures will be adopted to avoid any bench or pit slope failure. Heavy Vehicles Proper care will be taken while loading and transportation of mineral and overburden. Good maintenance and regular testing will be done to avoid any mishap. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The PPE should be of good construction, where ever possible ISI certified, suitable for the hazard e.g. a dust respirator fitted with the correct filter to capture the particular hazardous dust and maintained to recommended standards. Traffic Movement The mining operation will be of 10,855 TPA and the machinery proposed to be used for mining is less in number, therefore there will be no risk of accidents due to the traffic movement. However, haulage roads will be properly maintained and the speed limits shall be implied on the vehicles plying for mineral transport to avoid accidents. 7.6 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN The complete mining operation will be carried out under the management control and direction of qualified Mines Manager. The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Dhanbad have issued a number of standing orders, model standing orders and circulars to be followed by the mine management: Checking and regular maintenance of garland drains and earthen bunds to avoid any inflow of surface water in the mine pit. Provision of pumps for pumping out water from the mining pit. Entry of unauthorized persons will be prohibited. 141 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

142 Fire fighting and first aid provision shall be kept in the mines office complex and mining area. Safety equipment such as safety boots, helmets, goggles etc. will be made available to the employees and regular checked for their use. Training and refresher courses for all the workers. Working of mine as per approved scheme and regular updating for the same. Regular cleaning of mine faces. Regular maintenance and testing of all mining equipment as per manufacture s guidelines. Suppression of dust on the haulage roads. Increasing the awareness of safe practices through competitions, posters and other similar drive. 7.7 OUTLINE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN The purpose of disaster management plan is to restore the normalcy for early resumption of mining operation due to an unexpected, sudden occurrence resulting to abnormalities in the course of mining activity leading to a serious danger to workers or any machinery or the environment. The main objectives of preparing a disaster management plan in mining project include:- To protect workers in mine 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. First Aid & medical facilities The mine management will provide first aid facilities for use in emergency situation. All casualties would be registered and will be given first aid. The mine management will provide all facilities to evacuate the injured person from the accident site to the nearby hospital. 142 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

143 Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance In case of any temporarily discontinuance or if mine closes temporarily, then the mining working will be in the watch of a watchman. Before reopen of the mine maintenance working will be provide to all the machineries deployed at mine site. Before entering the labourers into the mine working/faces the workings and faces are proposed to be inspected by manager for safety purposes as per MMR SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, R&R ACTION PLAN There will be the positive impact on the villagers of the nearby villages in the form of employment. There is no human settlement in the lease area. Thus there is no impact on the human settlement and thus no R & R plan is required. ========**************======== 143 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

144 CHAPTER - VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 8.1 INTRODUCTION This is a proposal for the production of 10,855 TPA Soapstone from mining area of ha. located at near village Nathara Ki Pal, Tehsil Sarada, District Udaipur, Rajasthan, by M/s Nalwaya Minerals Ind. Pvt. Ltd. 8.2 IMPROVEMENT IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The mining activity will generate a lot of socioeconomic benefits to the people of the area. There will be generation of employment to the local people as well as their earning will also be increased. Additional facilities such as medical, educational and transportation will be made available to the local population. There will be positive impact on population by way of employment, housing, education, medical and transportation facilities, economic status, health and agriculture. Literacy rate may go up. Local people may be taken into confidence. 8.3 IMPROVEMENT IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE: There will be mining activities in this region. Though there is local population available but due to increase in demand or increase in mining activity, there is possibility of employing labour from the surrounding areas. Due to increased revenue earnings in the area there will be development of infrastructural facilities such as transport, road, housing, schools as well as hospitals. Due to improved earning there will be improvement in the entertainment facilities and marketing facilities with the improvement in social status. 8.4 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL In the mine number of skilled and unskilled local workers will be employed. The project will generate direct and indirect employment. At present there is no technical and non-technical employed in the mine. Employment will be given to local people. 144 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

145 8.5 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS The project proponent will arrange regular medical check-up camps for the employees & also for the villagers. Arrangements for the supply of drinking water facility & construction of washroom for the nearby school will also be done by the project proponent. Proper health & safety measures will be taken during the workings. The project will generate a fair amount of direct, indirect and induced employment in the study region. The local economy will receive a boost due to employee spending and services generated by the project proponent. The overall effect will improve buying power of employees and thus a higher standard of living viz. better education, improved health and sanitation facilities housing and acquisition of consumer durable. This is envisaged as a major positive benefit. ========**************======== 145 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

146 9.1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER IX ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN The environmental management plan has been formulated in keeping view the process of mine planning so that ecological balance of the area will be maintained and identified adverse impacts that are likely to arise will be mitigated. Mitigation measures for identified environmental impacts have already been discussed earlier in Chapter-IV. The main objective of environmental management plan is implementation of all environment pollution controlling system effectively to maintain the ecological balance of the area and also to promote the sustainable development during the operational and post operational phase in the area. TABLE 9.1: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Environmental Mitigation measures Implementation Issue Air pollution Paving of road. Project authorities, through The sprinkling of water will be undertaken as and Regular monitoring of the when required on roads as well as stockpile. roads, plantation sites, Plantation around the mine lease & backfill area & random checking of dump area. equipment. Training to driver for unloading the material from safe height to prevent dust generation. The trucks will be covered while moving the material and care will be taken so that loading will be done without spillage of material during the movement. Traffic management to ensuring that there are no traffic jams on mine route by deputing manpower and by planning truck movement. Proper management of waste dump yard. Effective mine closure plan or post mining land use. Noise pollution Plantation will be done along mining lease boundary, mine out benches & dump area. The greenbelt minimizes propagation of noise. Proper maintenance of vehicles will be done. Power Horns will not be allowed in trucks. Drivers will be further instructed not to use music Project authorities through Regular monitoring. 146 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

147 systems at high volumes. The compressor used for drilling holes will be provided with proper enclosures. The blasting will be of low impact type with a maximum impact area of 500 m The excavator use will be for limited hours with breaks at regular intervals. The excavator will be regularly serviced. By carefully designing a blast hole using experience and deciding drilling pattern or blast geometry with appropriate burden distance, spacing as holes, hole size, hole depth, and stemming height, and powder factor. In order to reduce the effect of noise pollution, ear plugs /earmuffs will be provided to workers. Ambient and Source Noise level Monitoring will be conducted on regular basis to assess the quality of ambient air w.r.t noise as per the proposed monitoring plan to have a watchful eye on noise levels and to assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures. Water pollution Garland drains will be constructed on all side of quarries. All the garland drains will be routed through settling pits to remove suspended solids from flowing into storm water. The water collected in the pit, after settling of the suspensions, will be used for plantation. Plantation shall further help to reduce surface Land degradation water pollution. Garland drain will be constructed around the excavation to prevent the inflow of water into the pit. Sumps will be made for settling of suspended particles if any. A well laid out closure plan is given in the mining plan and approved from the authorities. Detail is given for reclamation of the degraded mine lease area to the maximum possible extent by backfilling of the worked out pit and plantation in the statutory boundary barrier and over backfilled part of the lease At the end of mine life total ha area will be planted in which 1.16 ha area will be planted on mine out benches, 7.5 Ha area will be planted on waste dump & 2.74 ha. Area will be planted on mine out backfill area. About Ha area will be planted on remaining land & ML boundary in first three years. At Project authorities through regular monitoring. Project authorities through regular monitoring. 147 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

148 Biological Environment Occupational health & safety & public health & safety. Waste management the end of mine life 5.68 ha area will be left for rain water storage. Tar road will be used for transportation to minimise fugitive emissions. Material will be covered with tarpaulin during transportation. Plantation will be taken up in consultation with Forest department and species local to the area shall be planted as per findings during baseline environment which help maintain the regional ecological balance, soil and hydrological conditions. Water sprinkling will be done on haul roads to control fugitive emissions. Hedge of sturdy woody shrubs along the mine will be created. The removal or picking of any protected/unprotected plant will not be permitted. Proper traffic management including ban on use of pressure horns; restriction on use of music in vehicles at high volume as well as regular maintenance of vehicles shall be insisted to minimize disturbance from vehicular movement. Educational and awareness programmes for mine workers will be arranged. Regular water sprinkling on haul roads. Dust mask will be provided to the workers. Periodical medical examinations will be carried out for the workers as per Norms. Medical records will be keep maintained. Medical facilities to the workers. Any early symptom of diseases, if observed, such workers will be taken off in the dusty atmosphere and suitable employed elsewhere. Personal Protective Equipment s will be provided to the workers. Vocational Training will be provided to the workers. Safety of the employee during mining will be taken care as per Mine Regulations. Waste generated from the mining will be dumped and plantation will be done over it. Project authorities through regular monitoring. Vocational Training will be provided to the workers. A well-equipped first aid facility will be made available round the clock in ML area. By Project authority. Regular monitoring by project authorities. 148 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

149 TABLE 9.2: COST ESTIMATES OF EMP IMPLEMENTATION (Investment and recurring cost) S. No. Particulars Capital cost (in Rs.) Annual recurring cost (in Rs.) Existing Proposed Existing Proposed 1 Pollution Control - 4,00,000-1,00,000 (Garland Drain, Water sprinkler, Wet drilling) 2 Pollution Monitoring - 3,00,000-75,000 (Air, soil, Water, Noise) 3 Green Belt - 8,00,000-2,00,000 4 Miscellaneous (Barbed 2,00,000 75,000 Wire fencing, etc) Total 17,00,000/- 4,50,000/ - Total investment on environmental improvement works is envisaged Rs. 17,00,000 and recurring expenditure during the stage of production is Rs. 4,50,000 as recurring investment is earmarks for EMP. 9.2 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT Green belt development is the most effective pollution control measures. Trees play vital role in keeping the ground level concentration in control within the project and its surrounding premises and also in preventing the horizontal dispersion of the pollutants to the surrounding areas. They are very effective in trapping the pollution causing agents viz. dust and gaseous pollutants. The green belt is being proposed for following objectives. Arresting of fugitive dust emission. Noise pollution control. Prevention of soil erosion. Balancing eco environment. Aesthetics. The action plan for green belt development is given in the following table:- 149 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

150 TABLE 9.3: STAGE WISE PLANTATION About Ha area has been planted and planted species are as follows- Year Existing plantation (Proposed plantation Up to 3 rd year ) I Yr. II Yr. Plantation on M.L. Boundary & remain land, Area Trees (Hect.) Plantation on Backfilled area Area Trees (Hect.) Dump area Area (Ha.) - Trees Plantation on mine out benches Area Trees (Ha.) Total Area to be planted & No. of Trees Area Trees (Ha.) III Yr End of life of mine Total Ha. Note- At the end of mine life total ha area will be planted in which 1.16 ha area will be planted on mine out benches, 7.5 Ha area will be planted on waste dump & 2.74 ha. Area will be planted on mine out backfill area. About Ha area will be planted on remaining land & ML boundary in first three years. At the end of mine life 5.68 ha area will be left for rain water storage. 150 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

151 Protection of Plantation Sites: TABLE 9.4 PLANTATION SPECIES S.N PLANTATION SPECIES 1. Neem 2. Aam 3. Amaltas 4. Shisham 5. Gulmohar 7. Sagwan Plants will be protected from diseases by the application of proper pesticides. Soil workings, manuring etc. will be done whenever necessary. Plants will be protected by providing fencing and proper watch and ward. 9.3 SOCIO ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT: Based on the findings of the socioeconomic study, CSR proposal has been made by the PP and it is aimed at the socio-economic upliftment of the area. The provisions made are particularly in the area of habitat, health and education. The proposal also contains budgetary provision of toilets facilities for girls in nearby schools. The cost estimates for CSR implementation is given as under. TABLE 9.5 Proposed CSR in Khori Mahuri village S.No. Detail Expenditure in Rs / year 1. Lessee will be constructed separate washroom for girls & RO water facility for student in primary school Khori Mahuri. 2. Lessee will be repaired approach/ village road for public use. (Consultation with public & gram panchayat) 3. Provide free medical camps & distribution of free medicines in nearby villages. Rs 1,00,000/- 1,25,000/- 75,000/- Total 3,00,000 /- 151 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

152 9.4 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH The medical histories of all employees will be maintained in a standard format. Thereafter, the employees are subjected to medical examination on annual basis. The said medical examination keep upgrading the database of medical history of the employees. Safety of employee during mining operation and maintenance of mining equipment will be taken to avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers. To avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due to dust, heat, noise sufficient measures will be provided in the mining project. These include: Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water, washrooms etc. Provision of personal protection devices to the workers. Rotation of workers exposed to noisy areas. Dust suppression on haul road. First-aid facilities in the mining area. Additionally, the health status of workers in the mine shall be regularly monitored under an occupational surveillance programme. Under this programme, all the employees will be subjected to a details medical examination at the time of employment. The medical examination covers the following tests. General Physical Examination and Blood Pressure. X-ray Chest and ECG. Detailed Routine Blood and Urine examination. TRAINING & HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT The training of mine personnel will be conducted regularly with respect to environmental protection. Training facilities will be envisaged in the mine site. Specialized courses will be arranged for afforestation, re-vegetation, reclamation etc. in various Institutes and organizations. Training and human resource development is not a single time function but a continuous requirement to up-date and improve the skills of employees. 152 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

153 Hence, in addition to whatever statutory training is required, the company looks forward to continue the process by way of participative training of the personnel in various workshops, training courses organized by manufactures /professional agencies. 9.5 WASTE MANAGEMENT: Total volume of insitu waste is Cum. The proposed dump site is in NE corner of the ML area. During mining operation waste will be dumped at lease area and plantation will be done over it. Garland drain of size 2x1 m shall be made around the bottom side of dump to contain any silt from flowing out in the area due to water. Year Top Soil Storage Mineral Rejection (cum) (In Cum) Backfilling Waste storage I II III IV Total waste in Cum Source- As per approved mining Scheme. =======*********======= 153 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

154 CHAPTER X SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 10.1 INTRODUCTION This report is prepared to evaluate the environmental impacts of the Proposed production capacity 10,855 TPA of Soapstone of project namely Nathara Ki Pal I-A Soapstone Mine over ha. (Waste. Land 95.78ha. & Ag. Land- 1.35ha.), near village-nathara Ki Pal, Tehsil Sarada, District Udaipur (Rajasthan) in line with the requirements of EIA notification SO 1533(E) dated and amendments made thereof. Project identification This is a mining project of Soapstone near village- Nathara ki Pal, Tehsil-Sarada, District Udaipur (Raj.) over ha(waste Land ha & Ag. Land ha.). Originally the lease was granted to Shri Ranjeet Lal Nalwaya for a period of 20 years w.e.f The Mining lease agreement copy dt (copy of lease agreement is enclosed in Annexure No-II) The mining lease was renewed over an area of hect. for a period of 20 years from to , vide Govt. order No. P-5130 Khan/Group-3/79 dated (Copy of lease renewal order is enclosed in Annexure No-III). The Lessee Shri Ranjeet lal Nalwaya expired on The Mining lease was nominated by the State government to the legal heirs of Shri R.L. Nalwaya in the name of M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries P. Ltd. by an order no.p.5137/khan/gr-2/93 dt (Copy of mutation order is enclosed in Annexure No-IV). The Mining lease area does not involve Forest land. A Revenue Certificate Dt was issued to this effect. Jamabandi/ Khatedari report of the area is also attached. (Refer Annexure no. V & VI). The Mining lease area, ML No.6/98 of Nathara Ki Pal IA area fall into the Aravali hills, a letter from DMG, Udaipur is enclosed as Annexure XI. 154 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

155 The Mining lease period has now been extended up to as per amended MMDR Act (Annexure No. VIII). The Resolution passed by Board of Directors to appoint Shri Narendra Kumar Nalwaya as Nominated owner of the mines is enclosed. (Annexure No.-IX). The Scheme of Mining with PMCP has been approved vide letter no-sme/ud-cir/mining Plan/Scheme/UDR, F-11/16/378 on dated 22/09/2017. (Copy of approval letter is attached as Annexure-X). Identification of project proponent: The Resolution passed by Board of Directors to appoint Shri Narendra Kumar Nalwaya as Nominated owner of the mines is enclosed. Project Proponent: Name of the Lessee - Legal Heirs of Late Sh. R. L. Nalwaya C/O M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. P. Ltd. Address Nalwaya Mineral Ind. P. Ltd., 7-A, Bapu Bazar, Udaipur Raj Phone Status of the lessee Contact person- Private Limited Company Sh. Narendra Kumar Nalwaya(Nominated owner) 10.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The mining is being carried out by opencast Semi mechanised method of mining with drilling & blasting excavator shall be deployed for removal and loading of mineral and dumpers/trucks will be deployed for transportation of mineral. Manpower: As per the approved mining scheme, 21 peoples are required. 155 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

156 10.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT The baseline environmental monitoring was carried out during winter season of year 2016 (March to May). The various environmental components which are thoroughly studied during the study period include: Land Environment Water Environment (surface and ground water) Air Environment Noise Environment Biological Environment Socio- Economic Environment Component Land environment Baseline Status Land use in study area (10 Km radius) : - S. No. S. No. Classes Area (in Ha.) Area (in %) i Built Up Land ii Crop Land iii Fallow Land iv Forest v Waste Land vi Scrub Land vii Water Bodies viii Grazing Land ix Mining Area Total Land use patter of core zone Description Pre Operational Operation al Post Operational 1 Mining (Quarry) 2. Dump Road and Building 4. Plantation Mineral Stack Mined out area, converted to water M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

157 Water environment reservoir 7. Remaining land Total Note*- At the end of mine life total ha area will be planted in which 1.16 ha area will be planted on mine out benches, 7.5 Ha area will be planted on waste dump & 2.74 ha. Area will be planted on mine out backfill area. About Ha area will be planted on remaining land & ML boundary in first three years. At the end of mine life 5.68 ha area will be left for rain water storage Soil quality: Soil is the largest pool of terrestrial organic carbon. Soil may be defined as a thin layer. The ph values of the Soil samples collected were in the range of 7.40 to Organic matter in the range of 0.39 (%) to 0.53 (%), available nitrogen in the range of 19.03to 47.98Kg/hect, bulk density in the range of 1.26 to 1.32gm/cc, available Phosphorus in the range of to Kg/hect. The assessment of present status of water quality within the study area was conducted by collecting water from ground & surface water sources during the period of March to May There is no river/nallah flowing in the lease area. However general drainage in the study area is defined by the Torghati Talav about 4.5 km in South West direction, Daiya Nadi about 8.0 Km towards North direction, Pratap Sagar Bandh 6.50 Km in SE direction & Tiri Nadi about 6 km in North direction from lease area. Analysis of different Samples of ground Water shows that all parameter are well within prescribed limit. Air and Noise environment Ambient air quality has been determined by measuring the concentration of parameters like PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NO2 in the air and results are within the NAAQS standards. The noise monitoring shows that Leq day and night time noise levels in applied lease area are within the CPCB standards. 157 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

158 Biological environment Socio economic environment The biological study of the area has been conducted in order to understand the ecological status of the existing flora and fauna to generate baseline information and evaluate the probable impacts on the biological environment. There is no national parks wild life sanctuary in the study area. There is no endangered and threatened species found within core zone as well as buffer zone. Total population of the study area (for 10 km. radius buffer zone) comprising 27 villages as per 2011 census & total population is The males and females constitute varies from 51% and 49.0 % of the study area population respectively. Out of the total population scheduled caste 2797 and Scheduled Tribe population is & total SC & ST population is respectively. Total main worker population is 9514 & non worker population is 33654, come marginal worker belong to non-workers category. The overall literacy rate for the population in the survey area is (47.93 %). The male literacy rate is 9076(63.04 %) as against the female literacy rate of 36.95% ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Environment Component Anticipated Impacts Mitigation measures Land Environment Change in topography and drainage of lease area. Plantation will be done on statuary barrier, mine out Change in Land use of the lease area. backfill area & dump area. At the end of mine life total ha area will be planted in which 1.16 ha area will be planted on mine out benches, 7.5 Ha area will be planted on 158 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

159 Water Environment Air Environment There is no proposal for abstraction of groundwater for the proposed soapstone mining. Also there is no any source of ground water in the lease area. The excavation of soapstone further does not add to any harmful ingredients that could leach down to the water table. The composition of There is no abstraction of surface water. The opencast mining operation usually causes surface water pollution. The sources of air pollution are dust generated due to excavation, loading and unloading of material and movement of dumpers on haul roads. waste dump & 2.74 ha. Area will be planted on mine out backfill area. About Ha area will be planted on remaining land & ML boundary in first three years. At the end of mine life 5.68 ha area will be left for rain water storage. Garland drains will be constructed on all side of quarries. All the garland drains will be routed through settling pits to remove suspended solids from flowing into storm water. The water collected in the pit, after settling of the suspensions, will be used for plantation. Plantation shall further help to reduce surface water pollution. Mining will be done above water table. Paving of road. The sprinkling of water will be undertaken as and when required on roads as well as stockpile.. Plantation around the lease area. Training to driver for unloading the material from safe height to prevent dust generation. The dumper will be covered while moving the material and care will be 159 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

160 Noise and Vibration Environment The nearest population is in village Nathara Ki Pal at about 0.6 Km from the mining site. Continuous noise levels beyond the prescribed standards can, however, have impact, on fauna. These can also have an impact on workers. taken so that loading will be done without spillage of material during the movement. Traffic management to ensuring that there are no traffic jams on mine route by deputing manpower and by planning dumper movement. Proper management of waste dump yard. Effective mine closure plan or post mining land use. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring will be conducted on regular basis to assess the quality of ambient air as per the proposed monitoring plan. Plantation along mining lease boundary. The greenbelt minimizes propagation of noise. Proper maintenance of vehicles will be done. Power Horns will not be allowed in dumper. Drivers will be further instructed not to use music systems at high volumes. The excavator use will be for limited hours with breaks at regular intervals. The excavator will be regularly serviced. In order to reduce the effect of noise pollution, ear plugs /earmuffs will be provided to workers Ambient and Source Noise level Monitoring will be conducted on regular 160 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

161 Biological Environment The dust is the only major pollutant which will be generated from different activities of mining. The effect of particulate matter on vegetation is in the form of incrustation, plugging of stomata, loss of chlorophyll and reduction of photosynthesis process. basis to assess the quality of ambient air w.r.t noise as per the proposed monitoring plan to have a watchful eye on noise levels and to assess the effectiveness of mitigation measures. Mining activities will be restricted to day time so that fauna will not disturb at night. Tar road will be used for transportation to minimise fugitive emissions. Material will be covered during transportation. Plantation will be taken up in consultation with Forest department and species local to the area shall be planted as per findings during baseline environment which help maintain the regional ecological balance, soil and hydrological conditions. Water sprinkling will be done on haul roads to control fugitive emissions. Hedge of sturdy woody shrubs along the applied lease will be created. The removal or picking of any protected/unprotected plant will not be permitted. Proper traffic management including ban on use of pressure horns; restriction on use of music in vehicles at high volume as well as regular maintenance of vehicles shall be insisted to minimize disturbance from 161 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

162 Socio Environment Economic Occupational Health & Safety Positive impacts: Direct Employment Potential in various categories as skilled/semiskilled/un-skilled work force for carrying out mining activities besides indirect employment in transport Sector. Increase in business opportunity with contract works. Improvement in the economic growth in the region. Improvement in the general living standards and knowledge sharing. CSR activity. Negative impacts: Dust generation from mining activity can have negative impact on the health of the workers and people in the nearby area. Approach roads can be damaged by the movement of dumpers. Nearby agricultural field can also be affected by the dust generation. Exposure to dust can results in Respiratory problems. Physical hazards: Injuries during Project operation are typically related to slips vehicular movement. The noise causing activities as operation of excavator shall be stopped at regular intervals so that the continuity is broken Educational and awareness programmes for mine workers will be arranged. Adequate measures will be adopted to control dust generation like water sprinkling on unpaved road, working sites and wheel & dumper wash facility at mine site. Construction and maintenance of approach roads. Material will be covered during transportation. Paving of unpaved roads. The working in the lease area will be done with all safety measures under the supervision of qualified staff. The workers will be provided dust mask, safety 162 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

163 and falls; contact with falling / moving objects; and lifting / over-exertion. Injuries may occur due to contact with, or capture in, moving machinery (e.g. dumpers). boot, helmet and other safety equipment. A wellequipped first aid box will be maintained at site. For mitigating the aspect the following measures will be implemented: Regular water sprinkling on haul roads. Dust mask will be provided to the workers. Periodical medical examinations will be carried out for the workers as per Norms. Medical records will be keep maintained. Medical facilities to the workers. Any early symptom of diseases, if observed, such workers will be taken off in the dusty atmosphere and suitable employed elsewhere. Personal Protective Equipment s will be provided to the workers. Vocational Training will be provided to the workers. Safety of the employee during mining will be taken care as per Mine Regulations PROJECTS BENEFITS:- There are various aspects of this project and allied activities that will be beneficial to the locality, region and nation. The soapstone production from this mine is suitable for varies industries like cosmetics, Soap & detergent, paper, textile, food, paints, rubber plastics, ceramics & pesticides industries. There is sufficient demand in this region for the purpose. This project will benefit the industry. 163 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

164 The production of Soapstone from the proposed project will benefit the state government by the way of revenue. Direct and indirect generation of employment, about 94 people will get direct employment in the mine including supervisory staff and labours. The labourers will also get trainings for skill development. The local people will also be preferred for contract jobs during operational stages of the project. Improvement in the physical & social infrastructure is another benefit that will arise from this mining project. People in the adjoining area will be helped through the CSR activities and other funds allocation especially for the development of the area. Tangible benefits like improved standard of living, health and education. This project is beneficial at all levels providing benefits to the industry, local inhabitants and state government. SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, R&R ACTION PLAN There will be the positive impact on the villagers of the nearby villages in the form of employment. There is no human settlement in the lease area. Thus there is no impact on the human settlement and thus no R & R plan is required ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN The main objective of environmental management plan is implementation of all environment pollution controlling system effectively to maintain the ecological balance of the area and also to promote the sustainable development during the operational and post operational phase in the area. 164 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

165 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM The monitoring schedule along with monitoring parameters, monitoring frequencies and duration is given in the below table. MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS Particulars Monitoring Frequencies Duration of Station Important Monitoring Parameters Surface water/ Twice in a year Grab ph, TDS, Iron, Hardness, Ground water Alkalinity, Chlorides, Calcium, Sampling magnesium, Nitrates, Sulphate & Fluorides. Ambient air quality Twice in a year. 24/8 hr. PM2.5 PM10, SO2 and NO2. monitoring Noise Monitoring Twice in a year. 8/1 hr. Level in db (A). Soil Sampling Twice in a year Grab PH, Conductivity, organic matter permeability, water holding capacity, Alkalinity & texture. The monitoring will be taken up by the supervisory officers of the mine. Mine manager will be in charge of the environment cell and will be responsible for the effective functioning of the monitoring programme. FUNCTIONS OF THE MONITORING CELL 1. To carry out the environment monitoring for environmental parameters given in the above table by an outside agency or through monitoring cell that will be formed by the mines management. The monitoring programme will be focused to ensure the environmental status of the core and buffer zone will be preserved in good status as per rules. 2. To observe the effectiveness of mitigation measures. 3. Regular visit of the working site to examine the slope stability, mine faces and waste dump. 4. Regular checking of garland drain for any blockage due to silting or accumulation of the loose materials. 5. To ensure the green belt development in a time bound manner and also regular monitoring of planted species for survival rate. 6. Regular water monitoring for the parameters prescribed in the consent conditions of SPCB. 165 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

166 7. Monitoring of ambient air quality at the desired monitoring location covering both upwind and downwind directions and also to make sure that control measures are effectively implemented. 8. Health check-up of the workers will be conducted regularly for Occupational health and safety and also concentration of reparable dust in the workplace will be regularly measured as laid down by DGMS. 9. The information regarding the health status of the workers will be maintained. 10. Conducting safety week programmes to create safety awareness amongst the workers and other staff. This will educate the workers to work safely in mine lease with different equipment along with all PPE s. 11. To make sure that CSR activities are taken up in the proposed villages. 12. Coordinating the environment related activities within the project as well as with outside agencies. 13. To comply with all the EC conditions effectively CONCLUSIONS As per above discussion there is no measure impact on the environment due to mining except fugitive emission in the form of dust generated during mining, transportation, handling and loading of mineral. The adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the various pollutants within permissible limits. Plantation development will be carried out in the mine lease boundary, backfill area & dump area. It will prove an effective pollution mitigate technique, and help avoid soil erosion during monsoon season. Employment opportunities will be provided to the locals as extraction of minerals from the mine site is an important prevailing occupation for them for their livelihood. =======******======= 166 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

167 CHAPTER XI CONSULTANTS ENGAGED (RQP/UDP/354/2009/B) The consultant engaged for the preparation of the EIA/EMP of the project is M/s Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd. The information about the company with address is as follows: 167 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

168 168 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

169 Questionnair 169 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

170 PROFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING PROJECTS (MINING SECTOR PROJECTS) Note 1: Note 2: Note 3: Note 4: All information to be given in the form of Annex/s should be properly numbered and form part of reply to this proforma. Please enter in appropriate box where answer is Yes / No No abbreviation to be used - Not available or Not applicable should be clearly mentioned. Core zone is the mining lease area. Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha.is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone. Note 5: Note 6: Adopt Scoping process in carrying out EIA study. Please indicate source of data. 1. General information- (a) Name of project- Nathara Ki pal IA Soapstone Mine (i) Name of project proponent : M/s Nalwaya Minerals Ind. Pvt.Ltd. Mailing Address : 7-A Bapu Bazar, Udaipur Rajasthan info@nalwayaminerals.com Telephone : Fax No. : (b) Objective of project (c) Location of mine- : Mining Of Mineral For Soapstone Village(s) Tehsil District State Nathara Ki pal Sarada Udaipur Rajasthan 170 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

171 (d) Does the proposal relate to (i) New mine Yes No (ii) Expansion Yes No Increase in ML area Yes No Increase in annual production Yes No (iii) Renewal of ML Yes No (iv) Modernization Yes No (e) Site Information (i) Geographical Location Latitude Longitude Survey of India Topo sheet number Elevation above Mean Sea Level 24 13' 54.00"to N 24 14' N 73 46' 16.00"to " E 45H/16 Lowest 66mRL- Highest 86mRL Total mining lease area (in ha.) Ha 171 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

172 (ii) Dominant nature of terrain Flat Yes No Undulated Yes No Hilly Yes No 2. Land usage of the mining lease area (in ha.) (a) Agricultural 1.35 Ha (b) Forest Nil (c) Waste land 95.78ha (d) Grazing Nil (e) Surface water bodies Nil (f) Others (Specify) Nil Total M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

173 3. Indicate the seismic zone in which ML area falls. In case of zone IV & V, details of earth quakes in last 10 years. (a) (b) Severity (Richter scale) - Zone II Impact i.e. Damage to Life Yes No Property Yes No Existing mine Yes No 173 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

174 4. Break-up of mining lease area (in ha.) as per approved conceptual plan: Purpose Mining Lease Area Total Area acquired Area to be acquired Government Private Government Private Government Private Forest Others Agri. Others Forest Others Agri. Others Forest Others Agri. Others 1. Area to be excavated Road & Building Dumps Mineral storage Infrastructure (Workshop, Administrative, mineral stack) Building Green Belt Effluent treatment plant Rain water storage Remaining land TOTAL Note- Note- At the end of mine life total ha area will be planted in which 1.16 ha area will be planted on mine out benches, 7.5 Ha area will be planted on waste dump & 2.74 ha. Area will be planted on mine out backfill area. About Ha area will be planted on remaining land & ML boundary in first three years. At the end of mine life 5.68 ha area will be left for rain water storage. 174 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

175 5. Township (outside mining lease)-not applicable (a) Total area (in ha) - (b) No. of dwelling units - (c) Distance from mine site - 6. Distance of water bodies (in km) Distance from River Bank * Other Water bodies * Sea / creek / lake / nalla etc. (specify) Mining lease boundary Torghati Talav about 4.5 km in South West direction, Daiya Nadi about 8.0 Km towards North direction, Pratap Sagar Bandh 6.50 Km in SE direction & Tiri Nadi about 6 km in North direction from lease area. - Ancillary facilities Not applicable -- [* From highest flood line / high tide line] 175 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

176 7. For projects falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) - Not Applicable Whether the mineral to be mined is of rare Nature and not available outside CRZ? Yes No if yes, annex a scaled location map showing low tide line (LTL), high tide line (HTL) duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies* [ *Director, Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad: Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Thiruvananthapuram: Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai: Institute of Wetland Management & Ecological Designs, KolKata: Naval Hydrographers s Office, Dehradun: National Institute of Oceanography, Panjim, Goa: and National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai], boundary of mining lease area, distance of ML area from LTL and HTL CRZ boundary and CRZ classification of the project area as per the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan, and settlements, sand dunes, mangroves, forest land/patches, turtles breeding and nesting sites etc., if any, in the project area. 8. Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone / area from the periphery of the buffer zone to the boundary of following (up to 10 km): S. No. Areas Name Aerial distance from (in km.) Core * Buffer* Zone Zone 1. National Park / Sanctuary None Not Applicable 2. Biosphere Reserve / Tiger Reserve / Elephant Reserve / any other Reserve. 3. Forest (RF / PF / unclassified) None Not Applicable Forest P.F./R.F. Distance Direction Dingri R. F. 1.7 Km NW Maniyal R.F. 8.1 Km NE 4. Habitat for migratory birds None 5. Corridor for animals of Not applicable schedule I & II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, Archaeological sites * Notified * Others None Not Applicable 7. Defence Installation None Not Applicable 8. Industries / Thermal Power None Not Applicable 176 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

177 Plants 9. Other Mines Other mines exist within adjoining of lease area. 10. Airport Dabok Airport Udaipur About 80.6 km in North East direction. from lease area 11. Railway Lines Udaipur About 58 Km in North 12. National / State Highways SH 32 NH8 direction from mine site. 7.5 Km in NE direction 8.4 Km in SW direction from lease area. [* Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone]. 9. Description of flora & fauna separately in the core and buffer zones.* [* Consult the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended subsequently and list species with (1) Common name (2) Scientific name and (3) under which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act the identified species fall. Get the list authenticated by an Expert in the field / credible scientific institute / University / Chief Wildlife Warden Office. Information to be based on field survey.] A. Flora Core Zone Buffer Zone 1. Agricultural crops Nil Soybean, Maize, Black Gram, Bengal Gram, Green Gram, Lentil, Wheat, Jawar, Groundnut. 2. Commercial crops Nil Soybean, Rapeseed & Mustard. 3. Plantation 4. Natural vegetation / forest type Nil Azadirachta indica Acacia nilotica Prosopis juliflora Argemon maxicana Calotrpis procera Cassia tora Eucalyptus sp. Butea monosperma Euphorbia royleana Pterocarpus marsupium Trees, herbs, Shrubs & bushes Trees- Acacia nilotica Ailanthus excels Albizia lebbeck Albizia procera Anogeissus latifolia Azadirachta indica Bauhinia racemosa Cassia fistula Cassia siamea Dalbergia sisso 177 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

178 Diospyros melanoxylon Emblica officinalis Ficus benghalensis Ficus racemosa Ficus religiosa Mangifera indica Phoenix sylvestris pithecellobium dulce Polyalthia longifolia Pongamia pinnata Prosopis juliflora Pterocarpus marsupium Syzygium cumini Tamarindus indica Tectona grandis Wrightiatinctoria Ziziphus mauritiana Zizyphus nummularia Eucalyptus sp Butea monosperma Madhuca longifolia 178 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

179 Shrubs-Argemone Mexicana 5. Grass lands None 6. Endangered species None 7. Endemic species None 8. Others (Specify) None Euphorbia royleana Calotropis gigantean Calotropis procera Ipomoea fistulosa Jatropha curcas Lantana camara Ocimum gratissimum Herbs- Acanthospermum hispidum Achyranth esaspera Aerva javanica Agave Americana Aloe vera Cassia tora Datura inoxia Parthenium hysterophorus Solanum nigrum Tephrosia purpurea Tribulus terrestris Tridax procumbens Climbers- Abrus precatorius Cuscuta reflexa Cissus quadrangularis Grass- Cymbopogon martini Cynodon dactylon Digitaria sp. -- Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 179 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

180 B. Fauna 1. Total listing of faunal elements Calotes versicolor Hemidactylus flaviviridis Lepus nigricollis Meriones hurrianae Mus musculus Rattus rattus 2. Endangered species None 3. Endemic species None 4. Migratory species None 5.Details of aquatic fauna, if applicable None Calotes versicolor Bungarus caeruleus Hemidactylus flaviviridis Lepus nigricollis Boselaphus tragocamelus Meriones hurrianae Mus musculus Rattus rattus Hemiechinus auritus Vulpes bengalensis Canis aureus Pteropus giganteus Bungarus caeruleus Tomopterna breviceps Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 10. Details of mineral reserves (as per approved Mining Plan) Quantity (in MT) (a) (b) (b) (d) Proved Indicated Inferred Mineable reserves Major geological formation / disturbances in the mining lease area (a) Geological maps submitted Yes No (b) Geological sections submitted Yes No (c) Contour map submitted Yes No (d) Whether the presence, if any, Noted of 180 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

181 (i) Faults Yes No (ii) Dykes Yes No (iii) Shear Zone Yes No (iv) Fire holds Yes No (v) Other weak zones Yes No (e) Source of data (Indicate) By 1) Survey & Field works 12. Production of mineral(s) and life of mine (a) Rated capacity of mine mineral wise (MT / annum) (b) Life of mine at proposed capacity (Years) TPA 7.93 year (c) (d) (e) Lease period (Years) Date of expiry of lease (D /M /Y) Indicate in case of existing mines (i) Date of opening of mine According to MMDR act 2015 mining lease period extend up to 31/03/ /03/ (ii) Production in the last 5 years from year to year in million tonnes. No mining activity has been done during last five year because mining operation has been closed since M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

182 (iii) Projected production for the next1 th to 5 th year Year Total tentative Top Soil OB/SB/IB (cum) ROM(cum) ROM(tones) Excavation (cum) Insecticide grade Insecticide grade Cum (cum) (tones) I II III IV (iv) Whether mining was suspended after Yes No Opening of the mine? If yes, details thereof including last production Figure and reason for the same. Not Applicable (f) Whether plans & sections provided? Yes No 13. Type and method of mining operations Opencast TYPE Manual METHOD Underground Both Semi-mechanized Mechanized 182 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

183 14. Details of ancillary operations for mineral processing S. Machinery No. Of unit no. 1 Tractor mounted compressor 01 2 Jackhammer 01 3 Diesel Engine pump 01 4 JCB 01 5 Dumper Mine details (a) Opencast mine (i) Stripping ratio (mineral in tones to over burden in m 3 ) - (ii) (iii) (iv) Ultimate working depth (in m bgl) Indicate present working depth in case of Existing mine (in m bgl) Thickness of top soil (in m.) Top-Not applicable 369mRL -- Minimum Maximum Average (v) Thickness of overburden (in m.)- Minimum Maximum Average (vi) Mining Plan Height and width of the bench in Overburden / waste. Height & width of the bench in ore body / -- Height of bench shall not exceed 3.0 meter and width more than height. coal seam. 183 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

184 Proposed inclination / slope of the sides of the opencast mine (separately for overburden, coal / ore and overall slope of the pit sides) both while Operating the mine as well as at the time of closure of the mine. - Whether transverse sections across the Yes No opencast mine at the end of fifth year and at the end of the life of the mine have been submitted? (vii) Type of blasting, if any, to be adopted. The mine shall diameter hole blasting is adopted for benches in mineralized zone (b) Underground mine -Not applicable (i) Seam / Ore body In-depth (m) Max. Depth (m) Avg. thickness (m) Rate of dip Direction of dip in degree (ii) (iii) Mode of entry into the mine Shaft Adit Incline Details of machinery On surface At Face For transportation Others (iv) Method of stopping (metalliferrous mines) Open Filled Shrinkage Caving Combination of above Others (Specify) 184 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

185 (v) Extraction method Caving Stowing Partial extraction (vi) Subsidence Predicted max. subsidence (in m) Max. value of tensile strain (in mm/m) Max. slope change (in mm/m) Whether identified possible subsidence Area superimposed on Surface Yes No Plan has been submitted? Major impacts on surface features Like natural drainage pattern, houses, Buildings, water bodies, roads, forest, etc. Salient features of subsidence Management (monitoring and control). 16. Surface drainage pattern at mine site (Figure-3.4) (a) Whether the pre-mining surface drainage plan Yes No Submitted? (b) Do you propose any modification / diversion Yes No in the existing natural drainage pattern at any Stage? If yes, when. Provide location map indicating contours, dimensions of water body to be diverted, direction of flow of water and proposed route / changes, if any i.e. realignment of river / nallah / any other water body falling within core zone and its impact. 185 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

186 17. Embankment and / or weir construction - Not applicable (a) Do you propose, at any stage, construction of (i) Embankment for protection against flood? Yes No (ii) Weir for water storage for the mine? Yes No (b) If so, provide details thereof. (a) (d) Impact of embankment on HFL and settlement Around. Impact of weir on downstream users of water. 18. Vehicular traffic density (outside the ML area)- outside the ML area)- Not much impact on Traffic density due to mining activity. Only one dumper is required for mineral transportation & mineral will be dispatch as per requirement. Type of vehicles No. of vehicles per day (a) Existing LMV/HMV 150/100 LMV/HMV 151/115 (b) After the proposed activity (c) Whether the existing road Yes No Network is adequate? If no, provide details of alternative proposal? 19. Loading, transportation and unloading of mineral and waste rocks on surface: (a) Manual Yes No (b) Tubs, mine cars, etc. Yes No (c) Scraper, shovels, dumpers / trucks. Yes No (d) Conveyors (belt, chain, etc.) Yes No (e) Others (specify). Excavator 186 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

187 20. Mineral(s) transportation outside the ML area Qty. (in TPD) Percentage (%) Length (in km) (a) Road (b) Rail (c) Conveyors (d) Rope way (e) Water ways (f) Pipeline (g) Others (Specify) Total M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

188 21. Baseline Meteorological and Air Quality data- EIA & EMP Report enclosed (a) Micro-meteorological data [Continuous monitoring through autographic instrument for one full season other than monsoon] (i) Wind rose pattern for one full season (16 points of compass i.e. N, NNE, NE, ---) based on 24-hourly data. For coastal area also furnish day-time and night time data. (ii) Day time- Day time wind direction max. Towards NE to SW direction. Night time- N 24 Hours period from NE to SW direction. Site specific monitored data Month Temperatur e ( C) Relative Humidity (%) Rainfall in mm Wind speed 8.30 hrs hrs Min Max Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min March Apri May (b) Source-Primary data collected by M/s Udaipur Min-Tech Pvt. Ltd * 24-hours rainfall should be reported from 08:30 hrs. IST of previous day to 08:30 hrs.ist of the day. * Rainy day is considered when 24 hrs. rainfall is 2.5 mm. ** Visual observations of cloud cover should be recorded four times a day at regular intervals. (iii) Indicate name and distance of the nearest IMD meteorological Station from which climatological data have been obtained for reporting in the EIA report, if any. Ambient air quality data* (RPM, SPM, SO 2, and NOx)- [*Monitoring should be carried out covering one full season except monsoon same season as in 21 (a) (i)] [*Frequency of sampling: Sampling to be done twice a week for the entire season 24 hourly for SPM & RPM. For gaseous pollutants 24- hourly data be given irrespective of the sampling period. ] 189 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

189 (i) Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out.-summer season period (March 16 to May 2016) (ii) No. of samples collected at each monitoring station follows- Name of monitoring equipment used PM2.5 PM10 SO2 Nox Pb** High volume High volume High volume -- Equipment sensitivity -- Permissible AAQ standard (CPCB) R I S Monitoring Location No. of Samples Drawn Category* (R, I, S) Core zone 24 Mining Min. Max. 98% Min. Max. 98% Min. Max. 98% Min. Max. 98% BDL m D/W from Project BDL Buffer zone Nathara Ki Pal Village 24 R BDL Chavand Village 24 R BDL Khorimahuri Village 24 R BDL Dayli Village 24 R Kheri Village 24 R Vatuka Village 24 R BDL Devpura Village 24 R BDL *R = Residential; I = Industrial; S = Sensitive, & **Pb for mineral specific sites only.# Annex a location map indicating location of AAQ stations, their direction and distance with respect to project site. 190 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

190 22. Stack and emission details, if any* Not applicable Sl. No. Process / unit of operation (e.g. DG Set, Boiler) Height of stack (m) Internal top dia. (m) Flue gas exit velocity (m/sec) Emission rate (kg/hr) SPM SO 2 NO x CO Heat emission rate from top of stack (K.cal/hr) Temp OC Exhaust / Flue gas Densit y Specific Heat Volumetric flow rate (m 3 /hr.) 23. Details of fugitive emissions during mining operations* -Not applicable 24. Air Quality Impact Prediction (AQIP)* - (a) Details of model(s) used for AQIP including grid size, terrain features, and input meteorological data (b) Maximum incremental GLC values of pollutants based on prediction exercise (in μg/m 3 ) S. No. Pollutants Incremental Value Ambient Air Quality Resultant Air Quality 1. PM **. SO **. NO X [* Question Number 22, 23 & 24 need not be filled-in for mines having ML area of 25 ha. or less.] [**Information on item no. 2 & 3 to be provided in cases with captive power generation of 500 KVA and above] 191 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Ind. Pvt.Ltd.,

191 25. Water requirement (m 3 /day) Purpose Avg. Demand Peak Demand A. Mine site 1. Mine operation 2. Land reclamation 3. Dust suppression 4. Drinking 5. Green Belt 6. Beneficiation 7. Washeries 8. Fire Service 9. Others (specify) B. Township 1. Green Belt 2. Domestic 3. Other (specify) Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Total Source of water supply*- water will be bought nearby village through water tanker. S. No. Source m 3 /day 1 River (name) Nil 2 Ground water 5.0 KLD 3 Mine water (sump / pit) Nil 4 Other surface water bodies (specify) Nil [*Annex a copy of sanction letter / permission from the concerned authority (Central Ground Water Authority in case of ground water abstraction is from notified area / State Ground Water Board in case of non-notified area / State Irrigation Department for surface water pumping) for drawing water.] 27. Lean season flow in case of pumping from river / nalla (cumecs) 192 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

192 28. Ground water potential of the study area Ground water availability Not Applicable (a) (ii) Range of water table (m bgl) (i) Pre-monsoon (April/May) Core Zone Buffer zone Post-monsoon (November) Core Zone Buffer zone mbgl mbgl 30-35mbgl mbgl (b) Total annual replenishable recharge (million m 3 / year) By ground water table fluctuation method By rainfall infiltration factor method mcm - (c) Annual draft excluding estimated draft through mine discharge (million m 3 / year) - - (d) Estimated draft through mine discharge (million m 3 / year) (e) Net annual ground water availability (million m 3 / year) (f) Stage of ground water development in % mcm % 193 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

193 28.2. Water demand - Competing users of the water source S. No. Usage Present Consumption (m 3 /day) Additional proposed as per local plan Total (m 3 /day) (m 3 /day) Surface Ground Surface Ground Surface Ground 1 Domestic Plantation Industry Mining Dust Suppression Sanitation & Drinking Total Water quality* (a) Physico -chemical analysis of water at intake point ** Water quality testing is an important part of environmental monitoring. This section details all of the physical & chemical parameters that affect the quality of water in the environment. Physical properties of water quality include Color, Order, Turbidity and Total Dissolved Solids. The chemical characteristics involve parameters such as ph, Alkalinity, Chlorides, Total Hardness, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphate, Iron, Nitrate and Fluoride Water quality analysis report is attached as Annexure no-x. ** all parameters as per BIS Method- IS: (b) In case of existing mine, annex report on quality of water discharge i.e. complete physico - chemical analysis** - NOT APPLICABLE [*For non-discharging mines at least four ground water samples to be taken preferably from downstream direction of the mine in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods and analysed. For discharging mines six samples are to be analysed] **All parameters as per BIS Indicate name of Methodology, Equipment used for analysis, and Detection Level (DL) for each parameter. *** Wherever any analytical parameter is below detection level, BDL (Below Detection Level) should be written instead of NIL. 194 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

194 30. Impact on ground water regime / stream / lake / springs due to mine dewatering * - Ground water will not be intersected during the course of mining operation, (a) Radius of influence (in m) [To be estimated based on analysis of pumping test data and application of empirical formula] (b) Whether saline water ingress will take place? Yes No (applicable to coastal areas) (c) Impact on stream / lake / springs [* Provide a comprehensive hydro-geological assessment report if the average mine dewatering is more than 100 m 3 /day and or going below water table in non-monsoon period. The report should be based on preferably latest one year pre-monsoon and postmonsoon baseline data covering information on ground water situation, aquifer characteristics, water level conditions (April May and November), estimate of ground water resources, predicted impact of the project on ground water regime and detailed remedial / conservation measures such as artificial recharge of ground water etc. The report should be based on actual field inventory out of existing wells, at least 30 observation wells in the buffer zone with supplementary information from secondary sources (mention name). For estimation** of ground water resource (refer question no. 28 above) be designated study area of the buffer zone may be sub-divided into command and non-command areas, watershed-wise (in case of hard rock / consolidated formations) / block-wise / mandal-wise in case of alluvial / unconsolidated formations)] [**For estimating ground water resources in the area follow the Ground Water Estimation Committee recommendations of 1997] 31. Waste Water Management- Not applicable Mine (a) Daily average discharge (m 3 /day) from different sources (i) Mine water discharge during Lean period NIL Monsoon period NIL (ii) Workshop NIL (iii) Domestic (mine site) NIL (iv) (v) Beneficiation / Washeries Coal Handling Plant NIL NIL (vi) (vii) Tailings pond Others (Specify) 195 NIL NIL M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

195 Total (b) Waste water treatment plant; flow sheet for treatment process attached. Yes No (c) Quantity of water recycled / reused / to be recycled in (i) Percentage Not Applicable (ii) m 3 /day Not Applicable (d) Point of final discharge - Not Applicable Final Point Quantity discharged (in m 3 /day) 1. Surface Not Applicable (i) Agricultural land (ii) Waste land (iii) Forest land (iv) Green belt 2. River / nallah Not Applicable 3. Lake 4. Sea 5. Others (specify) Total Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable (e) Users of discharge water (i) Human Yes No (ii) Livestock Yes No (iii) Irrigation Yes No (iv) Industry Yes No (v) Others (specify) Not application (f) Details of the river / nalla, if final effluent is / will be discharged (cumecs) Not Applicable 196 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

196 (i) (ii) (iii) Average flow rate Lean season flow rate Aquatic life Not Applicable Not Applicable (iv) Analysis of river water 100 meters Yes No upstream and 100 meters downstream of discharge point submitted. Township Not Applicable (a) Waste water generation from township (m 3 /day) (b) Are you planning to provide sewage Yes No treatment plant? (c) Usage of treated water 32. Attach water balance statement in the form of a flow diagram indicating source (s), consumption (Section-wise) and output. WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM A. WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR DUST SUPPRESSION AND PLANTATION Source: well & water tanker Plantation-1.0KLD Drinking &sanitation- 1.0KLD Water Sprinkling 2.0KLD No out flow Septic tank- Soak No outflow No outflow 197 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

197 33. Ambient noise level leq db(a) 1Hour Leq Location of Sampling Stations Noise Level Day Time Night Time A. Near project site B. Buffer Zone 500d/w direction Nathara Ki Pal Chavand Khori Mahuri Dayeli Kheriki Vatuka Devpura Solid Waste (a) Top soil and Solid waste quantity and quality Name (Lump/fines/slurry/ Sludge/others) Composition Quantity (ton/year) Method of disposal Mining activity* Inter burden/side burden will be generated Cum About Cum Waste will be generated during plan period & waste will be backfill & dumped inside the lease area & it will be Planted Effluent Treatment Plant (sludge) Nil Nil Nil Total Nil Cum -- [* Annex layout plan indicating the dump sites.] (b) (i) Does waste (s) contain any 198 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

198 [ Hazardous/toxic substance/ radioactive materials or Yes activi [ No heavy metals? (ii) If yes, whether details and Yes activi No Precautionary measures Provided? (c) Recovery and recycling possibilities. NO (d) Possible user(s) of the solid waste. (e) (i) Is the solid waste suitable for Backfilling? Yes No (ii) If yes, when do you propose? to start backfilling. At the end of mine life we will start backfilling (in million m 3 ) Solid waste (s) Already accumulated (A) To be generated (B) % of A & B to be backfilled A B Over burden Nil Cum Same part of waste will be backfill which will be covering an area of 2.83 ha. -- Others (specify) Nil Land reclamation Plan Not applicable (g) In case waste is to be dumped on the ground, indicate At the end of mine life about 7.5 Ha area will be covered under dump area & it will be planted. (i) (ii) Associated environmental problems - NO Number & type of waste dumps 199 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

199 No. of external dumps 2 Nos Max. projected height of dumps (in m) 9 meter No. of terraces and height of each stage -- Overall slope of the dump (degree) 45 0 Proposed reclamation measures- proper management of dump after end of mine life dump will be back backfill & planted. (iii) Section of the waste dump in relation to the adjacent ground profile attached. Yes No 35. Fuel / Energy requirements*- Not applicable [*To be furnished for mines having ML area more than 25 ha. or captive power generation of 500KVA and above] (a) Total power requirement- Not Applicable (in MW) S. No. Mine Site Township Others (specify) Total 1 Present 2 Proposed / additional Total (b) Source of power- (in MW) S. No. SEB/Grid* Captive power plant DG Sets 1 Present 2 Proposed Total [* Annex a copy of the sanction letter from the concerned authority] 200 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

200 (c) Details of fuels- S.No. Fuel Daily Consumption (TPD) Existing Proposed Calorific value (Kcals/kg) % Ash % Sulphur 1 HSD - 150Lit. / Day LSHS 3 Other (specify) 36. Storage of inflammable / explosive materials-not applicable S. No. Name Number of Storages Consumption (in TPD) Maximum Quantity at any point of time 1 Fuels Explosives Human Settlement Core Zone Buffer Zone Population* Nil No. of villages Nil 27 Number of Nil households villagewise [* As per 2011 census record or actual survey] 201 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

201 38. Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) Plan*- Not required [*Provide a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, if more than 1000 people are likely to be displaced, other-wise a summary plan (a) Villages falling within the study area Villages Number Name Core zone Nil Nil 500 m from the blasting site (s) Nil Nil Buffer zone List is enclosed in chapter-iii Township site Nil Nil (b) Details of village(s) in the core zone- Not applicable S. No. Village name Population* Average Annual Tribal Others Income [*As per 2011 census / actual survey] (c) Population to be displaced and / or Land oustees - Nil Name of village(s) falling within Number of oustees Land (only) Homestead (only) Land and Homestead (both) Mining Lease Township Site (d) Whether R&R package has been finalized? - Not Applicable If yes, salient features of R&R plan for oustees. (i) Site details where the people are proposed to be resettled & facilities existing / to be created. (ii) (iii) Funds earmarked for compensation package. Agency /Authority responsible for their Resettlement. 202 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

202 (iv) Time of commencement of resettlement of Project Affected People (PAP). (v) Period by which resettlement of PAP will be over. 39. Lease -wise plantation details (a) Lease area (in ha.) Existing mine New mine (i) (ii) (iii) Area broken up To be broken up Area not to be broken-up Nil 0.0 (b) Township area (in ha.)-not applicable (c) Area afforested and proposed (in ha.) Dumps benches backfill Peripheral & remaining land (i) Existing Nil Nil Nil Nil (ii) Proposed (d) No. and type of trees planted and proposed (i) Existing- Nil Plantation will be done after getting EC proposed plantation detail is given in EIA/EMP Report. When plantation was started? Month / Year No. of plant species planted Number saplings (per ha.) - - Survival rate % Not Applicable Avg. height Not Applicable 203 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

203 (ii)proposed Plantation No. of plant species to be planted 1. Neem 2. Shisham 3. Sagwan 4. Mango 5. Amaltas Number of saplings Environmental health and safety (a) (b) What major health and safety hazards are anticipated? Inhalation of dust, benches failure, explosions. What provisions have been made/proposed to be made to conform to health and safety requirements? Dust mask, noise- ear plugs, mufflers, safety shoes, helmets, hand gloves & all necessary medical facilities provided & medical camp conduct periodically. (c) In case of an existing mine - Mining operation has been closed since i) Comprehensive report on health status of the workers as under the Mines Act annexed Yes No (ii) Mineralogical composition of RPM (dust) Free silica Chromium* (Total as well as Hexavalent) Lead** [* Only for Chromite mines] [**Only for Base Metal mines] (d) Information on radiation protection measures, if applicable. 204 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

204 41. Environmental Management Plan Salient features of environmental protection measures S. No. Environmental issues* Already practiced, if applicable Proposed 1 Air pollution No Water spraying, Plantation 2 Water pollution No Mining will be done above ground level. Mining activity not discharge any waste water only domestic water generate will be provide septic tank followed by soak pit 3. Water conservation No Rain water Storage will be developed. 4. Noise pollution No Proper maintenance of machinery, Plantation. 5. Solid waste / Tailings No Waste will be dumped & backfilled at mine site and at the end of mine life it will be planted. 6. Land degradation No Rain water storage & plantations 7. Erosion & Sediment - Not required. 8. Top soil No No top soil will be generated. 9. Ground vibration No Not required 10. Wildlife conservation - The wildlife within the study area will not be disturbed at all. And proper instruction will be given to the workers not to chase/hunt wild life 11. Forest protection - No forest land involved within lease area. 12. Others (specify) - Short awareness program for labours to make them aware of way of working and various precautions to be taken will be conducted. [* As applicable] 205 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

205 42. Compliance with environmental safe guards (For existing units) (a) Status of the compliance of conditions of Environmental clearance issued by MoEF, Yes No if any, enclosed. (b) Status of the compliance of Consent to Operate issued by SPCB, if any, enclosed. Yes No (c) Latest 'environmental statement' enclosed. Yes No 43. Scoping of EIA Whether environmental impact assessment of the project has been carried out by following scoping process Yes No If yes, a copy of scoping of EIA Yes No. 44. Mine closure (a) Have you planned mine closure? Yes No (b) Submitted a conceptual mine Yes No closure plan. (c) If yes, indicate estimated amount for Implementing the same (in Rs. Lakhs) Capital cost of the project (in Rs. Crore) 50 Lacks (Based on latest estimate) 206 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

206 46. Cost of environmental protection measures (in Rs. ) S. No. Capital cost (in Rs.) Annual recurring cost (in Rs.) Existing Proposed Existing Proposed 1 Pollution Control - 4,00,000-1,00,000 (Garland Drain, Water sprinkler, Wet drilling) 2 Pollution Monitoring - 3,00,000-75,000 (Air, soil, Water, Noise) 3 Green Belt - 8,00,000-2,00,000 4 Miscellaneous (Barbed 2,00,000 75,000 Wire fencing, etc) Total 17,00,000/- 4,50,000/ Amount earmarked for socio-economic welfare measures for the nearby villages other than R&R plans. S.No. Detail Expenditure Rs in Lacs/ years 1. Lessee will be constructed separate washroom for girls & RO water facility for student in primary school Khori Mahuri. 2. Lessee will be repaired approach/ village road for public use. (Consultation with public & gram panchayat) 3. Provide free medical camps & distribution of free medicines in nearby villages. Rs 1,00,000/- 1,25,000/- 75,000/- Total 3.00 /- 207 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

207 48. Public Hearing- Public hearing was conducted as per EIA Notification on , at Panchayat Bhawan /Sarkar Bhawan village Nathara Ki Pal, Tehsil Sarada, District Udaipur, Rajasthan. MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING WITH ACTION PLAN POINTS ARISES DURING PUBLIC HEARING 1. Shri Ambalal Father Limba ji, Village Nathara Fala, said that he has no problem in mining operation but the main thing is during mine operation our villagers should not be harmed in any way. When mines will be activated local people should be appointed as operator driver and Secondly, according to government rules localize should get benefits. REPLICATED BY APPLICANT PP, replied that mining operation will be done by following all the safety and precautionary measures. Employment priority will be given to local people only. Medical checkup camps will be organized. Wages, CSR and other facilities will be provided as per the Govt. norms. ACTION PLAN Management will make assure for safe & systematic mining operations, employment priority for locals, to organize medical checkup camps for workers and villagers and to maintain the records for wages and other facilities. FUND ALLOCATION Fund for medical checkup camp Rs lac/yr. Fund fo CSR activities Rs. 3.0 lac/yr. 2. Shri Jaganath Father Vijay Singh Meena, Village Nathara, said that the owner of mine should keep the fact very clear about the day wages to the workers and it should not be less than the decided amount. The payment should be done between 1-7th date of month and delay to 6-6 months will not be acceptable. If there will be delay in payment till 6-6 months than how they will manage their family and their daily needs? Providing of gumboots and helmet is mandatory to every individual working in mine. The owner should look upto this that the villagers land should not be harm in any case. We don t bother if owner buy a land and dump the waste but villagers should not face any problem regarding this. If I refuse to keep this point in front of you that after a while the owner will file an FIR against and after filling FIR the decision will not be consider in our favour. Sarpanch ji told us about the holes around the area, which should be covered by fence or boundaries. I have kept my points if other villagers want to keep any point forward they can. The mines pollution should not reach upto villagers in any way and the blasting should be done as per rules and mining certification. 3. Additional District Magistrate said that certified mining is mandatory. PP, said Wages will be provided on time and as per the Govt. norms. PPE will be provided to the workers. Wastes will be dump within the lease area only, there will be no harm to the land outside the lease. All the precautionary measures will be adopted to mitigate the pollution. Certified blasting will be done with all precautionary measures. PP, said that only certified blasting will be done with all 208 Management will make sure for timely payment to the workers and it should be as per the norms. PPE will be provided safety shoes, Hand gloves, Ear Plugs/Muffler, Helmet etc. and to check its regular use. Waste will not be dumped other than the lease area & workers will also be instructed for the same. All the precautionary measures will be adopted as per the provision of Mining rules. Water sprinkling will be done on the haul road & it would be make sure that transportation vehicles will be covered. Maintenance of hauling road will be done. All the precautionary measures will be Fund for labours Rs. 5.1 Lac. Cost for EMP - Rs. 4.5 Lac/Yr. -- M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

208 4. Dr. B. R. Pawar, Regional Officer, asked to PP about the status of Aravalli Notification. 5. Shri Jaganath Father Vijay Singh Meena said that there should be a loud voice call if blasting is to be done. its mandatory to loud voice more than 4-5 times because you should understand that they are not urban people, they belong to village and they need their time to understand and it should not be there that they only loud their voice for few minutes. At least there should be a gap of half an hour of loud voice about blasting from corner to corner. While proposing this suggestion, I take my place. precautionary measures. PP replied as the matter is under court decision. There will be a provision of siren before blasting and it would alarm minutes before blasting. All the villagers will be demonstrated about the siren/alarm for blasting. adopted as per the provision of Mining rules. Blasting will be done by competent persons with all the precautionary measures. The same will be informed immediately after the decision of Court. It would make sure that provision of alarm would be strictly followed & there would be no harm to the villagers. Blasting will be done by competent persons with all the precautionary measures Dr. B. R. Pawar, Regional Officer, welcomed every suggestions of following people and he assures that whatever the conditions and suggestions are been proposed in front of this hearing will be followed strictly according to the rule and on time as per the state government has initiated the transmitter system and as said by the A.D.M sir that you can dial on 181 and share the problem of any respective department and keen steps will be taken to solve the problem as soon as possible.in future whenever the mines will be active the conditions and suggestions will always be kept in mind and with that I close my speech and request A.D.M sir to speak something regarding today s hearing. PP, replied - All the precautionary measures will be adopted as per the provision of Mining rules & management will look after the compliance of the same. We respect all the suggestions given over here we assure you to follow the same. Management will look after the compliance of the same Additional District Officer, as while listening to whole hearing and requests regarding the mining, I would like to say that the problems of localize should be solved as soon as possible and wages should be given on time. The people of local area should be given employment preference as for apparatus such as J.C.B. or can employ as watchman as well who can keep keen eye and can assure for safety and priority should be given to localize people only and if you will help localize people than their will not be any problem for mining work. If both the villagers and mine owner will maintain dignity and unity between them than I PP, replied that mining operation will be done by following all the safety and precautionary measures. Employment priority will be given to local people only. Medical checkup camps will be organized. Wages, CSR and other facilities will be provided as per the Govt. norms. 209 Management will make assure for safe & systematic mining operations, employment priority for locals, to organize medical checkup camps for workers and villagers and to maintain the records for wages and other facilities. CSR activities will be done in the area & a separate fund has been Fund for medical checkup camp Rs lac/yr. Fund fo CSR activities Rs. 3.0 lac/yr. M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

209 assure you that no problem will hurdle the work and it will go smoothly and localize will not go outside for employment. They should be bound by rules and the foremost thing is local people should get more and more benefits to local people so that they can get good wages according to given amount of work. Owner should credit salary to workers on time else they have to take huge amount of debt from people so as to run daily routine work and get exploited by them if they are not able to clearify their cost on time. So I request to mine owner that whatever are the calculative wages of person according to their period of work should be paid on time. Thank you! *Minutes of public hearing is attached as Annexure XVI. earmarked for the same. CSR activities will be done in consultation with the Gram Panchayat. 49. Whether the following approvals* (wherever applicable) have been obtained? A. Site clearance from MOEF Not Required B. Consent to establishment from the SPCB- Not Required C. NOC from Atomic Energy Division Not Required D. Letter of mining scheme/plan - Yes (attached as annexure in report) Approved from IBM/DMG E. Forestry clearance under FCA, 1980 Not required F. NOC Chief Controller of Explosives Not Required G. Commitment regarding availability of Not Required Water and power from the concerned State Authorities H. In case of ML area falling in notified areas Not Required of the CGWA, NOC from them * (Annex copies) [* Annex copies of approvals and number them] 50. Was / is there any court case relating to the project or related activities? - Not applicable If so, provide details present status. 210 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

210 Verification: The data and information given in this proforma are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: Signature of the applicant with Full name & address Place: Nathara Ki pal Soapstone Mine I-A M/s Nalwaya Minerals Pvt. Ltd. 211 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

211 ANNEXURES 212 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

212 ANNEXURE- I Tor Latter 213 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

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220 Annexure-II Mining Lease Agreement 221 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

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237 Annexure III Copy of mining lease renewal order 238 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

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239 Annexure IV Copy of mining lease mutation order 240 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

240 Annexure-V Demarcation Report & Lease Map 241 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

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243 Annexure-VI Revenue certificate for non forest land 244 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

244 Annexure-VII Copy of Cadastral Map 245 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

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249 250 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

250 ANNEXURE VIII Copy of mining lease extension letter 251 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

251 Annexure IX Copy of board resolution for nominated owner 252 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

252 Annexure- X Copy of Approval Letter of scheme of mining 253 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

253 254 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

254 Annexure- XI Copy of letter from DMG for Aravalli Hills 255 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

255 Annexure- XII Analysis report 256 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

256 257 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

257 258 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

258 259 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

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264 265 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

265 266 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

266 267 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

267 268 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

268 269 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

269 270 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

270 271 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

271 272 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

272 273 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

273 274 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

274 275 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

275 276 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

276 277 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

277 278 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

278 279 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

279 280 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

280 281 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

281 282 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

282 283 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

283 284 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

284 285 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

285 286 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

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287 288 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

288 289 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

289 290 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

290 291 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

291 Annexure- XIII Copy of Authenticated production figures: 292 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

292 293 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

293 Annexure- XIV Copy of Authenticated List of Flora Fauna: Authenticate flora & fauna 294 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

294 295 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

295 296 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

296 297 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

297 298 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,

298 299 M/S Nalwaya Mineral Industries Pvt. Ltd.,