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RIVER BED SAND MINING

Location: - Villages & Khasra No. – Bharni (1), Mahuwa (1), Chhan (1), Amirpurkhera (1),

Arniyanil (1), Mahendwas (2055 & 2117), Aminpura (1 & 139) Talibpura (1), Mohhamad Nagar

(1), Palda (1, 66, 296, 376 & 442), Borda (1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 20 & 36), Ahmedpura (1 & 2),

Lahan (1 & 163), Vazirpura (1), Tonk (1358/1), Saidabad (28/ 1 & 72), Sarwadabad (395),

Mehgaon (114/1), Shyopuri (453), Chironj (458 & 459), Thikariya (1/ 1), Devli (685/ 1), Hyatpura

(1), Arniya Tiwari (1), Bhanchi (1027 & 1055/256), Arniya Kedar (1 & 668), Mandawar (77, 78,

3170 & 3468), Sawai (1), Kaririya (78), Churiya (61), Nawabpura (1 & 87), Tehsil & District -

Tonk (Rajasthan).

Production: - 5.60 MMTPA; Area: - 2389.36 Hectare

Letter of Intent was issued on dated 05.03.2013.

Study Period: - October, November & December’ 2013

Project cost: - Rs. 11,00,00,000/-

PROPOSAL

FOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

("A" under category 1(a) of EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006 and its subsequent amendments)

Applicant: - Pradeep Kumar Sethi

MRS Group, A-24, Ambabari, Near Chomu Puliya,

Jaipur (Rajasthan) - 302 029

Email: - [email protected]

Contact No.: - 08875001251, 0141 – 2339307; Fax No.: - 0141 - 2221674

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

ENKAY ENVIRO SERVICES PVT. LTD., JAIPUR

(At S. No. 44, as per NABET list of Accredited EIA Consultant Organization)

Corporate Office: - L-G-6, Lower Ground Floor, Corporate Park, Gopal Bari, Ajmer Road, Jaipur – 01

Phone: - 0141-4013996, 4016996, Fax No.: - 0141 – 4026996

Email: - [email protected], Website: - www.enkayenviro.com

PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – I - INTRODUCTION

APPLICANT:- PRADEEP KUMAR SETHI

DOCUMENT NO.:- EESPL/ PKS/ 001/ 155 – EC/ Mine/ 2013


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SECTION – I

INDEX

1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 29

1.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK RELATED TO SAND MINING ................................ 29

1.3 SAND MINING .............................................................................................. 30

1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT .......................................... 31

1.5 EIA PROCESS .............................................................................................. 32

1.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES .................................................................. 33

1.7 SALIENT FEATIRES OF THE PROJECT .................................................... 34

1.8 POINT WISE COMPLIANCE OF TOR .......................................................... 34

1.9 POST - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING ........................... 55

1.10 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT . 55





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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

River plays an important role in the lives of the people. The river systems provide

irrigation, potable water, transportation, electricity and the livelihoods for a large number

of people all over the country and to rural areas. A part from this, river is also a good

source of construction grade material as sand & gravel.

As transportation and construction infrastructure expanded since last few decades, the

demand for construction grade sand also increased exponentially. The market demand

of river sand is high throughout the nation and Rajasthan. Sand is extracted directly from

the river channel and it doesn’t require processing other than size grading. But it is now

well understood that continued and indiscriminate sand mining can cause serious

environmental impacts, particularly if the river being mined is eroded. In order to mitigate

the impact of sand mining on the environment, a scientific assessment is a pre-requisite

for framing sustainable development strategies for the mining-hit areas.

1.2 LEGAL FRAMEWORK RELATED TO SAND MINING

� Mining Leases for the mineral Bajri are granted as provided in Rajasthan Minor

Mineral Concession (Amendments) Rules, 2012 notified vide Department Notification

No. F.14 (1) Mines/ Gr. II/ 2011 dated 23-05-2012 i.e. RMMCR, 1986.

• According to rule 7 (Amendment) “Provided that mining lease for mineral Bajri

shall only be granted by way of tender or auction”.

• According to rule 8 & 17 (Amendment) “The mining lease for Bajri shall not be

renewed”.

• According to rule 16 (Amendment) “The mining lease for mineral Bajri shall be

granted for a period of five years only”.

• According to rule 18 (Amendment) “In case of mining lease for Bajri Mineral, part

surrender of lease area shall not be accepted and the lessee shall not have any

right to remove any stock of Bajri after the expiry of lease period or receipt of the

order of determination of lease”. New clause 32 has been added under rule 18

stating that “The lessee shall abstain from mining beyond depth of three meters

from the surface and below the water table of river/ nallah and shall work in such

a manner that natural flow path of river/ nallah is not altered”.

� The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (formerly Ministry of

Environment & Forests), New Delhi in perpetuation of the directive of the Apex court





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in reference to the SLP (C) No. 729-731/2011, 21833/ 2009, 12498 – 499/ 2010,

SLP (C) CC….16157/ 2011 & CC 18235/ 2011 issued guidelines on sand mining.

� A Civil Appeal No. (S) 9703 – 9706 of 2013 between Chief Secretary, Govt. of

Rajasthan versus National Green Tribunal Bar Assn. & ORS of SLP (C) No. 34134 of

2013 {State of Rajasthan & ORS. Vs. Nature Club of Rajasthan (NGO)} and SLP (C)

No. 34811 of 2013 {Naveen Sharma Vs. State of Rajasthan & ORS.} dated

25.11.2013 “Till the end of February’ 2014, the Letter of Intent holders who

have submitted their applications to the Ministry of Environment and Forests

for clearances can carry mining operations in accordance with the Notification

dated 21st June’ 2012 of the Mines (Act 2) Department, Government of

Rajasthan issued under rule 65A of the Rajasthan Mines and Mineral

Concession Rules’ 1986”.

� Based on above order, Govt. of Rajasthan allowed sand mining permission to the

proposed leases up to 28th February’ 2014, which was further extended till 31st

March 2014. On 27th March 2014, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has further

extended this duration till further order, which is awaited.

1.3 SAND MINING

The main purpose of river bed mining is given below:-

� This is very essential to prevent the riverbed from becoming shallow due to the

deposition of sediments.

� If riverbed sand is not mined, the widening of river banks will result in excessive

erosion; causing further damage to flora, agricultural land and settlements

situated in close proximity.

� If the river bed becomes shallow the course of the river might change and the

water retention capacity will also decrease.

� Protecting river banks and avoiding floods.

� Reducing submergence of adjoining agricultural lands.

� Protection of crops being cultivated along the river bank.

� Reducing aggradations of river level.

� Generating useful economic resource for construction.

� Generating employment.





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1.4 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT

Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sethi is a private individual who obtained the mining lease for an

area of 2,389.36 ha. situated in revenue villages of Tehsil and District – Tonk, Rajasthan

through auction by Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Rajasthan for five

years only. The auction cost is considered as project cost; however, the same amount of

cost will be incurred in the project activities.

Name & Address of the

Applicant

: Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sethi

MRS Group, A-24 Ambabari, Near Chomu Puliya,

Jaipur (Rajasthan)

Email: [email protected]

Phone No.:- 098104000030, 141-4016996, 4013996

Auction for mining river bed sand (Bajri) has been processed as per Rajasthan Minor

Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules notified vide this Department Notification no.

F.14 (1) Mines/ Gr. II/ 2011 dated 23.05.2012 as per amendment of rule 7 “Provided

that mining lease for mineral Bajri shall only be granted by way of tender or

auction.”

Detail of the villages located in the lease area is presented in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: Detail of villages present in Lease Area

S. No. Village Area (Bigha) Khasara No.

1 Bharni 141.18 1

2 Mahuwa 151.14 1

3 Chaan 103.06 1

4 Amirpurkhera 234.07 1

5 Arniyanil 206.07 1

6 Mahendwas 220.03 2055 & 2117

7 Aminpura 219.15 1 & 139

8 Talibpura 175.01 1

9 Mohhamad Nagar 189.12 1

10 Palda 303.04 1, 66, 296, 376 & 442

11 Borda 571.04 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 20 & 36

12 Ahmedpura 242.14 1 & 2

13 Lahan 649.12 1 & 163

14 Vazirpura 240.0 1

15 Kasba Tonk 4284.02 1358/1

16 Saidabad 36.02 28/1 & 72

17 Sarwadabad 138.04 395





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18 Mehgaon 428.04 114/1

19 Shyopuri 233.11 453, 458 & 459

20 Chironj 575.17 1189, 1368 & 2158

21 Thikariya 322.15 1/1

22 Devli 422.08 685/1

23 Hyatpura 106.13 1

24 Arniya Tiwari 408.0 1

25 Bhanchi 460.02 1027 & 1055/256

26 Arniya Kedar 616.0 1 & 668

27 Mandawar 1378.06 77, 78, 3170 & 3468

28 Sawai 366.02 1

29 Kaririya 400.16 78

30 Churiya 223.12 61

31 Nawabpura 83.12 1 & 87

Total 14133.03 (2,389.36 ha.)

1.5 EIA PROCESS

Mining lease for mineral Bajri is proposed to be granted as provided in RMMC

(Amendment) Rules 2012 vide Notification F-14 (1) Mines/ Gr. II/ 2011 dated 23.05.2012

and as per Mines (Gr. II) Department Notification, Jaipur F-14 (1) Mines/ Gr. II/ 2011

Jaipur, dated 21st June’ 2012. As per these notifications it is mandatory to obtain

Environmental Clearance for Minor Mineral (Bajri) as per the Notification of MoEF&CC,

New Delhi.

As per the Gazette Notification dated 14th September’ 2006 and its subsequent

amendments, the project is classified as “A” category project. The Environmental

Clearance process for the proposed project will comprise of three stages. These stages

in sequential order are:-

1. Scoping

2. Public consultation

3. Appraisal

The flow chart depicting these stages to obtain the prior Environmental Clearance for the

project is as given below in Figure 1.1.





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Figure 1.1: Flow Chart Showing the Stages for Obtaining Prior Environmental Clearance

1.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES

� Letter of Intent has been issued from Government of Rajasthan vide letter no. P.7

(10) Khan/ Gr. – 2/ 2013, Jaipur dated 05.03.2013. Enclosed as Annexure – I.

� Mining Plan along with Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by SME,

Jaipur Circle, Jaipur vide letter no. SME/ JP/ MP/ 407/ 13 dated 31.07.2013.

Enclosed as Annexure – II.

Project Concept

Form 1, Pre-feasibility Project Report with Proposed TOR to MoE&F (EAC)

Scoping by EAC (Site visit by sub group of EAC, if necessary)

TOR approved by EAC EC - rejected by MoE&F on recommendation of EAC

Draft EIA Report to SPCB by Project

Proponent

Public Consultation process by SPCB

Summary EIA and Form 1 – display on the

Website by SPCB

Proceedings of Public Consultation

Appraisal and Recommendation by EAC

Display on MoE&F Website

Display at Panchayat, ZP, DM/DC/ Dy. Com & on the SPCB website

To Proponent for Submission of Final EIA

Report/Supplementary Report to Draft EIA

Approval by MoE&F

Rejected Approved Display on MoE&F Website & Project Proponent Website

Post EC

Monitoring

Submission of half yearly Compliance

Report to MoE&F / RO-MoE&F

Display of Compliance

Report on MoE&F Website





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� Authenticated list of flora and fauna has been obtained from the Office of Deputy

Conservator of Forest, Tonk vide letter no ,Q ( ½ rd@mol@2013&14@1299 dated

28.02.2014. Enclosed as Annexure – III.

� There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife

Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant reserves within 10 km radius from the mine site. The same

has been authenticated from the Office of Deputy Conservator of Forest, Tonk vide

letter no. ,Q ( ½ rd@mol@1332 dated 03.03.2014. Enclosed as Annexure – IV.

� A certificate regarding the mine site does not fall in Aravall Hills, has been

authenticated by Mining Engineer vide letter no. 509 dated 27.06.2014. Enclosed as

Annexure – V.

1.7 SALIENT FEATIRES OF THE PROJECT

S. No. Particulars Details

1. Applicant Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sethi

2. Project Name River Bed Sand Mining

3. Location of the project Revenue Villages of Tehsil & District – Tonk (Raj.)

4. Lease area 2,389.36 ha. (excluding prohibited area of 1143.89 ha)

5. Type of land Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah

6. Project Cost Rs. 11.0 Crore

7. Man Power 172 persons

8. Water Demand & Source 14 KLD through tanker supply from Nearby Villages

9. Lowest & Highest Elevation 249 MSL – 283 MSL

10. Geological Reserves 63.23 MCM

11. Mineable Reserves 23.03 MCM

12. Targeted Production 20.0 MCM

13. Production Capacity 4.0 MCMPA (5.60 MMTPA)

14. Life of Mine 5 years

15. Type of Mining Open Cast Semi-Mechanized

16. End use of product Construction

1.8 POINT WISE COMPLIANCE OF TOR

The application of Terms of Reference (TOR) for the proposed River Bed/ Sand mining

project of “Bajri Mine” of Mr. Pradeep Kumar Sethi was submitted on dated 06.07.2013

at MoE&F, New Delhi and the same was considered in the 11th Meeting of the

Reconstituted Expert Committee (Mining) held during September 25th - 27th 2013 was





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accorded approval vide letter no. J-11015/ 235/ 2013-IA.II (M) dated 17.10.2013

(Annexure - VI). The point wise compliance of the TOR is as under:-

TOR

Ref.

TOR Detail Implementation / Plan

1. Year – wise production details since

1994 should be given, clearly stating the

highest production achieved in any one

year prior to 1994. It may also be

categorically informed whether there had

been any increase in production after the

EIA Notification, 1994 came into force

w.r.t the highest production achieved

prior to 1994.

The production details after the Supreme Court Judgment

dated 25.11.2013 giving permission for Bajri mining from

January’ 2014 onwards is given below:-

S. No. Month (2014) Production (Tonnes)

1 January 2,11,374

2 February 4,26,357

3 March 3,22,184

4 April 2,93,850

5 May 2,56,029

6 June 3,98,253

7 July 4,47,774

8 August 1,02,080

Total 24,57,901

2. A copy of the document in support of the

fact that the Proponent is the rightful

lessee of the mine should be given.

Letter of Intent has been issued from Government of

Rajasthan vide letter no. P.7 (10) Khan/ Gr.–2/ 2013

Jaipur dated 05.03.2013. Enclosed as Annexure – I.

3. All documents including approved Mine

Plan, EIA and Public Hearing should be

compatible with one another in terms of

the mine lease area, production levels,

waste generation and its management

and mining technology and should be in

the name of lessee.

As desired all the documents including approved Mining

Plan, EIA and Public Hearing are compatible with one

another in terms of the mine lease area, production

levels, waste generation and its management.

4. All corner coordinates of the mine lease

area, superimposed on High Resolution

Imagery/ toposheet should be provided.

Such an Imagery of the proposed area

should clearly show the land use and

other ecological features of the study

area (core and buffer zone).

All corner coordinates of the mining lease area and along

with other ecological features of the study area (core and

buffer zone) have been provided on LISS-IV sensor data

of IRS-P6 satellite with resolution of 5.8m is done.

Enclosed as Annexure - VII.





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5. Does the company have a well laid down

Environment Policy approved by its

Board of Directors? If so, it may be spelt

out in the EIA report with description of

the prescribed operating process /

procedures to bring into focus any

infringement/deviation/violation of the

environmental or forest norms /

conditions?

Environmental Policy

The applicant has a well laid down Environmental policy

duly being executed under the supervision of

Environmental Cell. Enclosed as Annexure - VIII.

Non Compliance Reporting Procedure

The applicant has well defined procedures to bring into

focus any infringement/ deviation/ violation of the

environmental and forest norms. Enclosed as Annexure -

IX.

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.

Applicant has well defined hierarchical system to deal

with the environmental issues and for ensuring

compliance with the environmental clearance conditions.

Enclosed as Annexure - X.

The system of reporting of non-

compliances/ violations of environmental

norms to the Board of Directors of the

Company and/or shareholders or

stakeholders at large may also be

detailed in the EIA report.

Management Representative will appraise the highest

authority on quarterly basis regarding the performance of

the mine on environmental measures. Management

Representative will also post the same on firm’s website

accessible to public domains.

6. Issues relating to Mine Safety, including

subsidence study in case of

underground mining and slope study in

case of open cast mining, blasting study

etc. should be detailed. The proposed

safeguard measures in each case

should also be provided.

No underground workings exist in the lease area. Hence,

subsidence study is not required.

Slope Study

It is a river bed sand mining project. 20.0m offset has

been left for the safety of river bank and the working

depth of mining is only 3.0 m from the bed level or 1.0 m

above the ground water. Hence, slope study will not be

required.

Blasting Study

No blasting is proposed, as the mineral is loose in nature.





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7. The study area will comprise of 10 Km

zone around the mine lease from lease

periphery and the data contained in the

EIA such as waste generation etc.

should be for the life of the mine / lease

period.

� The study area (10km zone) around the mine lease

from lease periphery has been considered. Enclosed

as Annexure - XI.

� It is a dry river bed sand mining project. Hence, there

will be no waste generation during the mineral

extraction.

8. Land use of the study area delineating

forest area, agricultural land, grazing

land, Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park,

migratory routes of fauna, water bodies,

human settlements and other ecological

features should be indicated. Land use

plan of the mine lease area should be

prepared to encompass preoperational,

operational and post operational phases

and submitted. Impact, if any, of change

of land use should be given.

� The land use of the study area showing forest area,

agriculture land, water bodies, human settlement etc.

has been given at section- III, sub- section - 3.5 of

EIA/ EMP Report.

� There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Migratory

routes of fauna and National Monument within 10km

periphery of the lease area and as per secondary

available.

Map showing land use of the study area by using Satellite

Imagery is enclosed as Annexure –XII.

Land use plan of the mine lease area to encompass pre-

operational, operational and post–operational phases is

given in section – II, sub-section - 2.4.5 of EIA/ EMP

Report.

Change of Land use

There will be insignificant impact on change of land use

as the lease area is river bed. Mining will be done from

upstream to downstream side and will be carried up to

3.0m depth, while the water level is 8.0m (Post-monsoon)

below the surface of river bed. The movement of water

will not be obstructed during the monsoon period in the

river course.

9. 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.

� No OB/ waste will be generated during mining

operations in river bed mining project. Hence, no OB

dump is proposed outside the mine lease area.

� As the mining is in river bed classified as Gair Mumkin

Nadi Nallah. Hence, no R & R issues are involved.

10. A certificate from the Competent

Authority in the State Forest Department

There is no forest land involved in the mining lease area.





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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.

11. Status of forestry clearance for the

broken up area and virgin forestland

involved in the Project including

deposition of net present value (NPV)

and compensatory afforestation (CA)

should be indicated. A copy of the

forestry clearance should also be

furnished.

There is no forest land involved in the mining lease area.

12. Implementation status of recognition of

forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes

and other Traditional Forest Dwellers

(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

should be indicated.

The area is not covered under Scheduled Tribes and

other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest

Rights) Act, 2006. Hence, it is not applicable.

13. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in

the study area, with necessary details,

should be given.

The detail of the RF/ PF located within the study area are

given below:-





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Block Name of RF/ PF Near Village Distance and Direction

(From Lease Boundary)

Vegetation

A Protected Forest Devpura 3.5 Km, SW Dry deciduous and

scrubland

C Kachacha Bandha PF Behir 0.5 Km, SSE Dry deciduous and thorn

forest

D Kachacha Bandha PF Sayidabad 1.0 Km, SSW Dry deciduous and thorn

forest

E Sahela PF Barkhandi Khurd 2.1 Km, NE Thorn forest and scrubland

F Sahela PF Karola 2.8 Km, NNW Thorn forest and scrubland

G Kakor Banetha PF Banetha 2.5 Km, SSW Thorn forest and scrubland

14. A study shall be got done to ascertain

the impact of the Mining Project on

wildlife of the study area and details

furnished. Impact of the project on the

wildlife in the surrounding and any other

protected area and accordingly detailed

mitigative measures required, should be

worked out with cost implications and

submitted.

Two schedules – 1 species Peafowl and Chinkara were

reported in the buffer zone of the study area (observed at

village Nayagaun ~ 7.8 km, SSW from the lease

boundary.

Impact on the Wildlife

� There is no impact due to mining activity.

� The activities involve less use of machineries, so

impact due to noise generation is insignificant.

� Nearest PF Kachcha Bandha is situated at a distance

of 1.0 km, SSE which is on the other side of the bank

where no traffic movement will be undertaken.

� To protect the riparian vegetation a safety zone of 20m

has been left to support the habitat of avifaunal

species.

Mitigation Measures

� Authenticated conservation plan for schedule – 1

species Peafowl and Chinakra has been made and

amount of Rs. 2.0 lacs for Peafowl and Rs. 1.85 lacs

for Chinkara has been earmarked.

� As the part of Social Forestry Programme, to increase

the green cover of the study area, it is proposed to

provide 8070 saplings (within five years) to the nearest

schools, PHC’s, temples, Charagah land etc. It will act

as a barrier for air pollutants as well as noise. It will

also help to enhance the aesthetic beauty of the area.





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� About Rs. 1.0 lac will be spent on the various activity

related to plantation, water bodies, awareness

programme etc.

15. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,

Tiger / Elephant Reserves / (existing as

well as proposed), if any, within 10 km of

the mine lease should be clearly

indicated, supported by a location map

duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife

Warden. Necessary clearance, as may

be applicable to such projects due to

proximity of the ecologically sensitive

areas as mentioned above, should be

obtained from the State Wildlife

Department / Chief Wildlife Warden

under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

and copy furnished.

There is no National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere

Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves

(existing) is situated within 10km of the mining lease area

as per the primary survey and the available secondary

data.

A certificate has been obtained stating that the above

mentioned, from the Office of Deputy Conservator of

Forests vide letter no. ,Q ( ½ rd@mol@1332 dated

03.03.2014. Enclosed as Annexure – IV.

16. A detailed biological study of the study

area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km

radius of the periphery of the mine

lease)] shall be carried out. Details of

flora and fauna, duly authenticated,

separately for core and buffer zone

should be furnished based on such

primary field survey, clearly indicating

the Schedule of the fauna present. In

case of any scheduled-I fauna found in

the study area, the necessary plan for

their conservation should be prepared in

consultation with State Forest and

Wildlife Department and details

furnished. Necessary allocation of funds

for implementing the same should be

made as part of the project cost.

A detailed biological study of flora and fauna (core and

buffer zone) has been carried out and the outcome is

given in the Annexure – XIII.

� The authenticated list of flora and fauna has been

obtained from the Office of Deputy Conservator of

Forests, Tonk vide letter no. ,Q ( ½ rd@mol@2013

- 14@1299 dated 28.02.2014. Enclosed as Annexure

– III.

� Schedule – 1 fauna Peafowl and Chinkara have been

reported in the buffer zone during the study period

(observed at village Nayagaun ~ 7.8km, SSW from

the lease boundary.).

� The conservation plans for Peafowl and Chinkara

have been prepared by in-house expert. Enclosed as

Annexure – XIV & XV.

� An amount of Rs. 3.85 lacs (Rs. 2.0 lacs for Peafowl





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and Rs. 1.85 lacs for Chinkara) has been earmarked

for the conservation of schedule – 1 species.

17. Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically

Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to

come under the ‘Aravali Range’,

(attracting court restrictions for mining

operations), should also be indicated

and where so required, clearance

certifications from the prescribed

Authorities, such as the SPCB or State

Mining Department should be secured

and furnished to the effect that the

proposed mining activities could be

considered.

The lease area does not fall in critically polluted areas. A

confirmation duly authenticated by Mining Engineer, DMG

countersigned by ADM stating that the lease does not

falls in Aravalli Hills has been has been obtained vide

letter no. 509 dated 27.06.2014. Enclosed as Annexure –

V.

18. 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).

The lease area does not falls in CRZ.

19. 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

The Mining lease is river bed classified as Gair Mumkin

Nadi Nallah. Hence, no R & R issues are involved in the

core zone.

However, for transportation of loaded trucks to the

nearest approach road, the vehicles will pass through the

agriculture land, which comes under R & R issue. As a

part of R & R plan, agreement will be made between the

land owners and Project Proponent giving them

appropriate compensation and maintenance.

The lease has been allotted only for five years, so that

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submitted accordingly, integrating the

sectoral programmes of line

departments of the State Government. It

may be clearly brought out whether the

village located in the mine lease area will

be shifted or not. The issues relating to

shifting of village including their R&R

and socio-economic aspects should be

discussed in the report.

the owners.

20. One season (non-monsoon) primary

baseline data on ambient air quality

(PM10, SO2 and NOx), water quality,

noise level, soil and flora and fauna shall

be collected and the AAQ and other data

so compiled presented date wise in the

EIA and EMP Report. Site-specific

meteorological data should also be

collected. The location of the monitoring

stations should be such as to represent

whole of the study area and justified

keeping in view the pre-dominant

downwind direction and location of

sensitive receptors. There should be at

least one monitoring station within 500 m

of the mine lease in the pre-dominant

downwind direction. The mineralogical

composition of PM10, particularly for free

silica, should be given.

� One season data i.e. for Post - Monsoon (October,

November and December’ 2013) was collected.

S.

No.

Particulars Table No. Page Nos.

1. Land Environment (Soil) 3.4 72 - 73

2. Water Environment 3.5 & 3.6 74 - 77

3. Meteorological Data 3.7 79

4. Ambient Air Quality 3.12 81 - 82

5. Noise Level 3.15 84

6. Biological Environment 3.8.2 86 - 97

7. Socio-Economic

Environment

3.26 99 - 102

� AAQ data includes PM10, PM2.5, NOX, SO2 and CO

including mineralogical composition of PM10

particularly for free silica.

� Karariya & Thikariya monitoring stations are selected

within 500m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant

downwind direction (pre dominant wind direction is N).

� The detailed report along with data generated for air

pollutants and micro-meteorological parameters are

given in Section – III of EIA/ EMP Report at the

following pages:-

Sampling Location Direction Distance (Km) Components Remarks

Chuli WNW 1.5 Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

Radhaballabhpura WNW 0.60 Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

Markhera WNW 0.70 Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

Jebriya NNW 0.64 Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind





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Thikariya SSW 0.50 Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Devaliya SSW 1.6 Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Devli NNE 0.70 Air, Water, Noise, Soil Upwind

Karariya SSW 0.10 Air, Water, Noise, Soil Downwind

Banas River Near Markhera WNW 0.70 Surface Water --

Mineralogical Composition of PM10

S. No. Characteristics Units Values

1. Particulate Matter (PM10)

(1178 m3 sample Volume)

µg/m3 74.6

2. Silica µg/m3 <0.01

The chemical characterization of PM10 is given below:-

Location Name: Radhaballabhpura Date of Sampling: 12.11.2013

S. No. Characteristics Units Project Site

1. Respirable Particulate Matter (PM10) µg/m3 41.7

2. Calcium as Ca µg/m3 1.38

3. Magnesium as Mg µg/m3 0.12

4. Sodium as Na µg/m3 0.01

5. Potassium as K µg/m3 <0.01

6. Chromium as Cr µg/m3 <0.01

7. Aluminum as Al µg/m3 <0.01

8. Lead as Pb µg/m3 <0.01

9. Zinc as Zn µg/m3 <0.01

10. Iron as Fe µg/m3 <0.01

11. Nickel as Ni µg/m3 <0.01

12. Barium as Ba µg/m3 <0.01

13. Cadmium as Cd µg/m3 < 0.01

14. Mercury as Hg µg/m3 <0.001

15. Arsenic as As µg/m3 <0.01

Environmental Monitoring Report is enclosed as Annexure – XVI.

21. Air quality modeling should be carried

out for prediction of impact of the project

on the air quality of the area. It should

also take into account the impact of

movement of vehicles for transportation

of mineral. The details of the model used

and input parameters used for modeling

should be provided. The air quality

contours may be shown on a location

In order to predict the particulate emissions, AERMOD

Version 7.1.0 model was used to predict changes in air

quality i.e., maximum ground level concentration (GLC’s)

of PM10, PM2.5, NOX and CO due to the mining activity.

The inputs required for the model are:-

� Hourly Meteorological Data.

� Source Data.

� Receptor Data.

� Programme Control Parameters.





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map clearly indicating the location of the

site, location of sensitive receptors, if

any, and the habitation. The wind roses

showing pre-dominant wind direction

may also be indicated on the map.

The detail has been given in section - IV, sub- section -

4.4 of EIA/ EMP Report.

22. 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.

The daily water demand will be 14.0 KLD, out of which

8.0 KLD will be used for domestic purpose and 6.0 KLD

for dust suppression.

Water will be obtained through tanker supply from near

villages.

Detailed water balance has been given in section- II,

sub-section -2.4.2 of EIA/ EMP Report.

23. Necessary clearance from the

Competent Authority for drawl of

requisite quantity of water for the Project

should be provided.

Water will be obtained through tanker supply from nearby

villages.

24. Description of water conservation

measures proposed to be adopted in the

project should be given.

To conserve water following measures will be adopted:-

� Mobile toilets with modular septic tank having efficient

water utilization capacity (low facets water requirement

for flushing) will be used.

� Atomized water sprinklers will be used to minimize the

air borne dust emissions on haul roads.

� Rain water harvesting structure will be constructed to

augment the water table.

� Post-monsoon and Pre-monsoon groundwater level

will be monitored regularly.

Details of rainwater harvesting proposed

in the Project, if any, should be provided.

It is a dry river bed mining project. Hence, no rain water

harvesting structure is proposed within the lease area. As

a part of CSR activity, rain water harvesting structures are

proposed in the nearby villages like Thikariya, Chuli,

Arniya, Kedar, Karariya and Talibpura.

25. Impact of the project on the water

quality, both surface and groundwater

should be assessed and necessary

safeguard measures, if any required,

Impact on Surface Water

� The Banas River where the mining is undertaken is dry

bed. The mining activity will be confined only in dry

season and in the monsoon when the river flows, there





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should be provided. will be no mining activity. Hence, impact on surface

water is insignificant.

Impact on Ground Water

� The groundwater table was observed to be 8.0m below

the riverbed level and there will be no intersection of

ground water table as mining activity will be restricted

up to 3.0m from bed level or 1.0m above the ground

water table.

Mitigation

� Hydro-census will be carried out in the downstream

wells to monitor the quality, fluctuation etc.

� The domestic waste water generated will be

channelized to septic tank followed by soak pit.

The budget allocated for water pollution measures has

been incorporated in Environmental Protection Measures

in section – VIII of EIA/ EMP Report.

26. Based on actual monitored data, it may

clearly be shown whether working will

intersect groundwater. Necessary data

and documentation in this regard may be

provided. In case the working will

intersect groundwater table, a detailed

Hydrogeological study should be

undertaken and Report furnished.

Necessary permission from Central

Ground Water Authority for working

below ground water and for pumping of

ground water should also be obtained

and copy furnished.

The detail of the elevation, ground water table and

working level is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Levels

(MSL)

BGL

(m)

1. Highest Elevation (Bed Level) 272.98 --

2. Ground Water Level 264.98 8

3. Working Level 269.98 3

The working depth of mining will be restricted to 3.0m

from river bed or 1.0m above the ground water table,

whichever is less. Hence, ground water table will not be

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27. 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.

� The lease area is situated in the river bed of Banas.

� The sand will be mined out from dry bed only.

� The working depth of mining will be restricted to 3.0 m

from the river bed or 1.0 m above the ground water

table, whichever is less.

� Therefore, no intersection of water table will occur.

Hence, project will not cause any significant impact on

hydrology.

28. Information on site elevation, working

depth, groundwater table etc. should be

provided both in AMSL and bgl. A

schematic diagram may also be

provided for the same.

The detail of the elevation, ground water table and

working level is given below:-

S. No. Particulars Levels

(MSL)

BGL

(m)

1. Highest Elevation (Bed Level) 272.98 --

2. Ground Water level 264.98 8

3. Working Level 269.98 3

Hence, ground water table will not be intersected during

the life of mine.

29. 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

The project is linear dry bed mining confined to river bed

only. Thus, there is no scope for plantation in the lease

area. It is proposed to develop greenbelt as social forestry

programme in the approach villages at public places like

school, PHC’s, Panchayat Bhawan with due permission

from Panchayat and in consultation with Forest

Department. Predominance will be given to school and





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project. PHC’s.

The list of plant species to be planted along with action

plan have been given in section – VIII, sub – section –

8.6 (point no. 6) of EIA/ EMP Report.

30. Impact on local transport infrastructure

due to the Project should be indicated.

Projected increase in truck traffic as a

result of the Project in the present road

network (including those outside the

Project area) should be worked out,

indicating whether it is capable of

handling the incremental load.

Arrangement for improving the

infrastructure, if contemplated (including

action to be taken by other agencies

such as State Government) should be

covered.

Impact on local transport Infrastructure

� The river bed mining is being undertaken since years

therefore well established road network is already

present.

� The lease area is divided into seven blocks having

separate entry and exit as depicted in the figure as

given in section – II, sub-section – 2.1 of EIA/ EMP

Report.

� Analysis of traffic density was carried out. At present

the traffic density on the nearest paved road is 8-10

vehicles hourly. Due to mining activities, 45-50 trucks

will be added to the traffic. Hence; total traffic load will

be 55-60 vehicles/ hr.

� Hence, there will be no significant impact due to the

mining activities, as the existing road network is

adequate to cater the additional load contributed by

mining activities.

� Project Proponent will contribute for improvement and

maintenance of road in consultation with PWD.

31. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities

to be provided to the mine workers

should be included in the EIA report.

According to Mines Rule 1955, following temporary

infrastructure facilities will be provided:-

� Mine Office (On-site and Offsite);

� Rest Shelter;

� Drinking Water Facilities;

� Conservancy Facilities;

� First-Aid Facilities

32. 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.

� Excavation of sand will be done only up to 3.0m from

the river bed or 1.0m above the ground water table.

� River will be replenished up to some extent naturally

by sediments during rainy season.

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uniformly extracted so that there is no ponding or

irregular water accumulation in pits.

� Hence, no reclamation and restoration activity has

been carried out.

� Cross section of working depth is given in point no. 28.

33. A time bound Progressive Green Belt

Development Plan shall be prepared in a

tabular form (indicating the linear and

quantitative coverage, plant species and

time frame) and submitted, keeping in

mind, the same will have to be executed

up front on commencement of the

project. Phase-wise plan of plantation

and compensatory afforestation should

be charted clearly indicating the area to

be covered under plantation and the

species to be planted. The details of

plantation already done should be given.

The same has been provided in TOR point no. – 29.

The plantation details have been described in section -

IX of EIA / EMP Report.

34. Occupational Health impacts of the

Project should be anticipated and the

proposed preventive measures spelt out

in detail. Details of pre-placement

medical examination and periodical

medical examination schedules should

be incorporated in the EMP.

Occupational health impacts of river bed sand mining is

very remote. However, such evidences have not been

proven so far, though the mining is undertaken for years.

No records for any occupational health problems were

reported during the primary survey. However, in case of

health implications will be reported, following mitigation

measures will be adopted:-

� All employees will be trained, educated and

encouraged to follow best and safe work practices in

their working environment.

� Personnel Protective Equipments like face mask,

earmuffs, ear plugs, gloves, safety goggles and safety

boots is being provided.

� All workers will be subjected to Initial Medical

Examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at times of

appointment and Periodical Medical Examination at

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� First aid trained personnel’s, first aid stations fully

equipped as per Mines Rules 1955 and first aid kits will

be made available all the time.

� Awareness programme regarding the use,

maintenance and up-keep of respirators will be

conducted on regular basis so that employees are

trained to handle the equipment properly.

The schedule Pre-placement Medical Examination and

Periodical Medical Examination has been incorporated in

the EMP of section – VIII.

35. 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.

The impact zone was identified based on incremental

GLC’s. It was observed to be 2 – 3km around the mineral

transportation routes. To minimize the impact due to dust

generation following precautions will be taken:-

� The transportation route will be tried to bypass the

villages falling in the impact zone.

� Plantation will be carried out along the bypass road.

� Due to unavoidable circumstances, if villages cannot

be bypass and vehicles have to move through the

villages, the speed of the vehicles will be maintained

low (25kmph). It will minimize the dust generation.

� However, due to low speed more vehicular exhausts

will generate. To control the vehicular exhausts PUC

certified vehicles will be used.

36. Measures of Socio - Economic

significance and influence to the local

community proposed to be provided by

the Project Proponent should be

indicated. As far as possible, quantitative

dimensions may be given with time

frames for implementation.

� Due to Supreme Court impositions, all the activities

related to bajri mining were stopped, which created a

sudden chaos resulting into unemployment of the local

people.

� When Supreme Court gave the permission to the lease

holders to start the mining activities, it gave direct

employment to the local people which help to sustain

their livelihood.

� During the operational phase by the implementation of

certain CSR activities indirect employment will also

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The details of measures of socio-economic significance

and influence proposed to the local community have been

given in section – VI, sub – section - 6.7 of EIA/ EMP

Report.

37. Detailed Environmental Management

Plan to mitigate the environmental

impacts which, should inter-alia include

the impacts of change of land use, loss

of agricultural and grazing land, if any,

occupational health impacts besides

other impacts specific to the proposed

Project.

Based on the baseline data and impact prediction, the

detailed Environmental Management Plan has been

prepared. All the possible environmental issues were

addressed properly.

The detailed Environmental Management Plan is given in

Section – IX.

Impact due to change of land use – Given in TOR point

no. – 8.

38. 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.

Public hearing has been successfully executed on dated

11.06.2014 at 2.00 PM, as per the guidelines given in EIA

Notification 14th September’ 2006 and its subsequent

amendment.

Public Hearing notice was published in two regional news

paper one in English and other in Hindi:-

1. “Hindustan Times” – 06.05.2014 &

2. “Dainik Bhaskar” – 06.05.2014.

3. Venue of Public Hearing – Rajkiya Ucchh Pratmik

Sanskrit Vidhyalaya, Gram – Thikeriya, Tehsil – Tonk,

District – Tonk (500m, S from lease boundary).

4. Public Hearing Panel chaired by – ADM, P.S. Daga

and in the presence of Regional Officer, RSPCB,

Kishangarh - Sh. V. S. Sankhla.

5. Members Present – 82 Members

Issues raised and commitment of the Project Proponent

along with time bound action plan have been given in

section – VI, sub – section - 6.1 of EIA/ EMP Report.

Minutes of Public Hearing are enclosed as Annexure –

XVII.

39. Details of litigation pending against the

project, if any, with direction/ order

passed by any Court of Law against the

No litigation is pending against the applicant and the

lease area in any court of law to the best of our

knowledge.





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project should be given. However, the legal framework applicable to Sand/ Bajri

Mining has already been highlighted in section - I, sub

section - 1.2 of EIA/ EMP Report.

40. The cost of the project (capital cost and

recurring cost) as well as the cost

towards implementation of EMP should

clearly be spelt out.

S. No. Particulars Capital Cost

(In Rs.)

Recurring

Cost (In Rs.)

1. Project Cost 11.0 Crore 1.1 Crore

2. EMP Cost -- 15.50 lacs

3. CSR 20.0 lacs 2.95 lacs

41. Details of replenishment studies. � Replenishment of sand/ Bajri will be very much

depended on rainfall and run-off from surrounding

areas as Bisalpur dam is situated at the upstream of

lease area and discharge from dam is inconsistent.

� Dandy - Bolton equations has been used to calculate

the sedimentation yield. The total annual sediment

deposition was computed and found 7,48,847 tonnes/

year. The data works out to be around 13.37%, which

after detailed study will show some divergence.

� A preliminary replenishment study of Banas River was

also carried out by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),

Roorkee on dated 18th – 19th June, 2014. It has been

concluded that “the intervening catchment of the Banas

River shall contribute sand to the Banas River through

soil erosion and replenish the River if the sand from the

river shall be lifted/ mined”.

� Hence, a comprehensive replenishment study is

envisaged for few continuous years to understand the

pattern and potential of sedimentation and

replenishment.

The detail of replenishment study is discussed in Section

- VI, Sub section – 6.3 of EIA/ EMP Report.

42. Details of Transportation of mined out

materials as per the Indian Road

Congress for both the ways (loaded as

well as unloaded trucks) load and its

impact on environment.

Traffic analysis was carried out to understanding the

carrying capacity of the roads near the project site and

the connecting main roads in the area. The traffic study is

summarized in below table:-

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Vol. in PCU’s/ hr (V) 136 183

Capacity in PCU’s/ hr (C) 250 625

Existing V/C ratio 0.54 0.29

LOS C B

It can be seen that the V/C ratio is found to be 0.54 and

0.29 with LOS being “C” and “B” for village road and NH-

12 respectively which is ‘good and ‘very good’, as per

classification. So, the additional load on the carrying

capacity of the concerned roads is not likely to have any

significant adverse affect.

The detailed study on traffic analysis as per the Indian

Road Congress for both the ways (loaded as well as

unloaded trucks) load and its impact on environment was

given in Section – VI, Sub-Section – 6.6 of EIA / EMP

Report.

43. Proper conservation plan for Schedule -

I and II fauna (species specific).

Conservation plan for Schedule – I i.e. Peafowl and

Chinkara species is enclosed as Annexure – XIV & XV.

44. Impact of mining on plankton Impact of mining on plankton due to sand mining is given

detailed biological report. Enclosed as Annexure – XIII.

45. Details of mining activity to be provided

w.r.t Block Wise/ Calendar wise/ Zonal

wise, as the mine lease area is having a

long stretch.

Entire stretch of the lease area has been divided into

seven blocks (A, B, C, D, E, F and G) for ease of

operation, supervision, management and safety.

Workings will be restricted within the lease area. The five

years proposed production details have been given in

section – II, sub-section- 2.6 of EIA/ EMP Report.

46. Details of Gradient of river bed to be

provided.

River flows from west to east side. The gradient of the

river depends on topography of the area. The

topographical survey has been conducted along the river.

The details of gradient of river bed are given below:-

Distance (Km) Right Side Bank RL (m) Bed RL (m) Left Side Bank RL (m)

0.0 282.0 272.98 282.46

10.0 275.0 268.66 277.0

15.0 272.0 264.53 274.0

25.0 268.5 262.13 269.04

35.0 263.2 257.87 262.5





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40.0 259.0 252.0 258.6

50.0 258.3 248.0 256.8

60.0 254.0 243.1 249.0

47. Details of excavation schedule &

sequential mining plan.

Entire stretch of the lease area has been divided into

seven blocks (A, B, C, D, E, F and G) for ease of


Workings will be restricted within the lease area. The five

years proposed production details have been given in

section – II, sub-section – 2.6.3 of EIA/ EMP Report.

48. Mining Plan shall be prepared carefully,

dividing lease area into manageable

blocks to ensure scientific and

systematic mining of minor minerals.

The mining plan has been prepared carefully and

scientific & systematic mining will be adopted for resource

conservation, safety of workers, minimization of

degradation of surrounding environment, etc. which will

overall help in sustainable development.

Mining plan for proposed Bajri mine has been approved

by S.M.E. Jaipur Circle, Department of Mining and

Geology, Rajasthan, vide letter no. SME/JP/MP/407/13

on 31-07-2013. Copy is enclosed as Annexure – II.

As per approved Mining Plan, lease area has been

divided into seven blocks namely: Block A, B, C, D, E, F

and G; for the ease of operation, management and

supervision of mining operation which will overall ensure

scientific and systematic mining in the lease area. The

details of each blocks is given below:-

Blocks Area (Ha.)

A 409.64

B 446.36

C 487.71

D 614.41

E 366.46

F 402.19

G 277.0

Total Area 2389.36

49. The base line data shall be collected so

as to represent the whole mine lease

Cluster approach was taken to select the monitoring

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area. number of lease are present where the core area of one

station is the buffer of other monitoring stations which

helped to give specific emphasis at the overlapping

places to make the study more realistic. The baseline

data collected during the study period represents the

whole area.

Besides the above, the below mentioned general points will also have to be followed:-

a. All documents to be properly referenced

with index and continuous page

numbering.

All documents have been properly referenced with index,

page numbers and continuous page numbering.

b. Where data are presented in the report

especially in tables, the period in which

the data were collected and the sources

should be indicated.

The data presented in the report especially in table, along

with the period in which the data was collected and the

source has been incorporated.

c. Where the documents provided are in a

language other than English, an English

translation should be provided.

English translation has been provided for each document

of Hindi.

d. The Questionnaire for Environmental

Appraisal of industrial projects as

devised by the Ministry shall also be

filled and submitted.

The questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining

projects as devised earlier by the Ministry is enclosed as

Annexure – XVIII.

e. While preparing the EIA report, the

instructions for the proponents and

instructions for the consultants issued by

MoEF vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-

IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are

available on the website of this Ministry

should also be followed.

All instruction mentioned in O.M. No. J-11013/ 41/ 2006-

IA.II (I) dated 4th August, 2009 are being complied with.

f. Changes, if any made in the basic scope

and project parameters (as submitted in

Form-I and the F.R for securing the

TOR) should be brought to the attention

of MoEF with reasons for such changes

and permission should be sought, as the

TOR may also have to be altered. Post

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Public Hearing changes in structure and

content of the draft EIA/ EMP (other than

modifications arising out of the P.H.

process) will entail conducting the PH

again with the revised documentation.

g. As per the circular no. J-11011/ 618/

2010-IA.II (I) dated 30.05.2012, you are

requested to submit certified report of

status of compliance of the conditions

stipulated in the environmental

clearance for the existing operations of

the project by the Regional Office of

Ministry of Environment & Forests, if

applicable.

This is a new project. Hence, not applicable.

1.9 POST - ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE MONITORING

The project management will submit a half yearly compliance report in respect of

stipulated prior Environmental Clearance terms and conditions on 1st June and 1st

December of each calendar year. The latest compliance report will be displayed on the

website of the concerned regulatory authority.

1.10 GENERIC STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

In terms of EIA Notification of the MoE&F, New Delhi dated 14th September 2006 and its

subsequent amendments, the generic structure of the EIA document is as under:-

Table 1.3: Generic Structure of EIA Document

S. No. Chapters Page Nos.

1. Introduction 28 - 56

2. Project Description 57 - 65

3. Description of the Environment 66 – 105

4. Anticipated Environmental Impact & Mitigation Measures 106 - 121

5. Environmental Monitoring Programme 122 - 128

6. Additional Studies 129 - 145

7. Project Benefits 146 - 150

8. Environmental Management Plan 151 - 156





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9. Summary & Conclusion 157 – 179

10. Disclosure of Consultant Engaged 180 - 182

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PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – II – PROJECT DESCRIPTION


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SECTION - II

INDEX

2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT ........................................................................... 58

2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT .................................................................................... 59

2.3 AMENITIES/ FACILITIES ..................................................................................... 59

2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE (PROJECT REQUIREMENTS) ........................................... 59

2.4.1 POWER ................................................................................................................ 59

2.4.2 NEAREST SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND ................................ 60

2.4.3 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 60

2.4.4 LAND OWENERSHIP/OCCUPANCY ................................................................... 60

2.4.5 LAND USE PATTERN .......................................................................................... 61

2.5 GEOLOGY ........................................................................................................... 61

2.5.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY ........................................................................................ 61

2.5.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY .............................................................................................. 62

2.5.3 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES ..................................................... 62

2.5.4 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION AND LIFE OF THE MINE ....................... 62

2.6 MINING ................................................................................................................ 62

2.6.1 METHOD OF WORKING ...................................................................................... 63

2.6.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION ........................................................................... 64

2.6.3 YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT FIVE YEARS ......................................... 64

2.7 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN ............................................................................ 65

2.7.1 FINAL SLOPE ANGLE TO BE ADOPTED ........................................................... 65

2.7.2 ULTIMATE EXTENT & SIZE OF PIT .................................................................... 65

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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The river bed sand (bajri) mining is located in 31 revenue villages of Tehsil & District -

Tonk, Rajasthan. Mining Lease is 2389.36 ha. (excluding prohibited area). River area

spreads in 31 villages of tehsil – Tonk. Lease area extends from village Bharni to

Churiya. Aerial distance is around 38.0km between the starting and end point of the

lease area. Total length of the lease area is 63.20 km.

The connectivity to the nearest approach from mine site is given below:-

Table 2.1: Connectivity to the Mine Site

Figure 2.1: Transportation Route Map

Particulars Distance & Direction (From the Lease Boundary)

Nearest Railway Station Tonk ~ 4.0 Km, S

Nearest Airport Jaipur International Airport ~ 67.0 Km, N

Nearest Highway NH-12, Passing through the lease, connecting

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2.2 NEED OF THE PROJECT

In India, sand mining is carried out over the years. But earlier the sand mining did not

require any Environmental Clearance. It is regulated by laws in many places, but is still

often done illegally. Earlier in Rajasthan, for excavation of riverbed sand, royalty contract

was given by Department of Mines & Geology. Uncontrolled sand mining from the

riverbed leads to the destruction of the entire river system. To control illegal mining,

Hon'ble Supreme Court stated in order given dated 27.02.2012 that all mining projects of

minor minerals (including river bed mining) and their renewal, irrespective of the size of

the lease would henceforth require prior Environment Clearance. Therefore, Ministry of

Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued guidelines on

18.05.2012 for Implementation of Apex Court Order for mining projects of minor minerals

for their Environmental Clearance. Therefore, the riverbed sand mining project requires

prior Environmental Clearance.

To regulate and minimize the impacts of riverbed sand mining; mining will be carried out

scientifically and systematically as per approved Mining Plan.

2.3 AMENITIES/ FACILITIES

The site services like rest room shelter, first-aid facility, mines office etc. will be provided

to workers at the mine site during operational phase. As per the guidelines no

permanent structure will be constructed within the lease area, interrupting the river

course. Temporary structures/ tents will be used as rest room for mine workers. In the

rest room drinking water and first aid facility will be provided.

However, the nearest basic amenities/ facilities available within 10km study area and is

given Table 2.2.

Table 2.2: Basic Amenities/ Facilities within the Study Area

S. No. Nearest Amenities Distance & Direction


1. Police Station Tonk ~ 4.0 km, S

2. Post Office Tonk ~ 4.0 km, S

3. Educational Facilities Tonk ~ 4.0 km, S

4. Medical Facilities Tonk ~ 4.0 km, S

2.4 INFRASTRUCTURE (PROJECT REQUIREMENTS)

2.4.1 POWER

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2.4.2 NEAREST SOURCE OF WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND

The daily water demand will be 14.0 KLD, out of which 8.0 KLD water will be used for

domestic purpose, 6.0 KLD for dust suppression. The water demand will be met through

tanker supply from nearby villages.

WATER BALANCE

2.4.3 MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS

Total employment in the mining lease will be around 172 people. The local villagers will

be preferred for employment. Technical personnel will be employed on the basis of their

educational qualification and their availability. Semi-skilled and un-skilled workers will be

hired from the nearby villages. The list of technical and non-technical staff is presented

in Table 2.3.

Table 2.3: Man Power (Technical and Non-technical) Requirement

S. No. Category Numbers

1 Manager – 1st Class 1

2 Safety Officer/ Assistant Manager 6

3 Foreman/ Supervisor 8

4 Technical/ Supervisory Personnel 14

5 Skilled Personnel 35

6 Semi-Skilled Personnel 25

7 Un-Skilled Personnel 83

Total 172

2.4.4 LAND OWENERSHIP/OCCUPANCY

S. No. Land Area (ha.) Ownership

1. Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah 2,389.36 Government

Map showing land use of the lease area is enclosed as Annexure – XIX.

Daily Water Demand – 14.0 KLD

Domestic – 8.0 KLD Dust Suppression – 6.0 KLD

Septic Tank followed by soak pit

6.0 KLD

Consumption – 2.0 KLD





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2.4.5 LAND USE PATTERN

The land use for mining and allied purposes is given below:

Table 2.4: Land Use Pattern

S.

No.

Particulars Present Land

Use (ha.)

At the End of

3rd

Year (ha.)

At the end of

5th

year (ha.)

1. Pit Area - 399.93 666.55

2. Safety

Zone

Bridge - - -

Permanent Roads (8 no.) 32.0 32.0 32.0

Wells (20 no.) 15.70 15.70 15.70

3. Infrastructure (Office, Temp. Shelter etc.) - 0.7 0.7

4. Un-worked 2,341.66 1,941.03 1,674.41

Total 2,389.36 2,389.36 2,389.36

The Progressive Mine Closure Plan is enclosed as Annexure- XX.

2.5 GEOLOGY

2.5.1 REGIONAL GEOLOGY

The district comprises Aravalli & Delhi Super Group of rocks. The Aravallis super group

is represented by the schists & gneisses and the Delhi super group by grits,

conglomerates & quartzite’s. Grits, conglomerates and the schists and gneisses all have

been considered to be of Proterozoic age. The general trends of formation vary from N-S

to NE-SW with steep dips. The Aravallis and Delhis have been intruded by post Delhi

granites, pegmatites & basic dykes.

The grits & conglomerates are best exposed along the foot hills of Todaraisingh -

Botunda ridge whereas the main hill ranges of Rajmahal, Todaraisingh & Tordi –

Chansen etc. are composed of quartzites. Phyllites are exposed in the south-eastern

part of the district near Aligarh, Sop etc. Rest of plain area is occupied by schists &

gneisses. The geological succession of the district is given in Table 2.5.

Table 2.5: Geological Succession

Era Period Rank Lithology

Quaternary Recent to Sub-recent Alluvium Alluvium soil, Sand dunes, Sand,

River, Gravels and Terraces

Post Delhi Granite, Quartz veins, Pegmatites,

Amphibolites (intrusions)

Proterozoic Delhi Super Group Ajabgarh

Group

Schist, Phyllite, Marbles & Quartzites

Alwar Group Quartzites, Conglomerate and Schists





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Railo Group Dolomite Marble and Quartzites

Archaen Bhilwara Super

Group

Gneisses, Schists and Migmatites

(Source: - Geological Survey of India, Jaipur)

2.5.2 LOCAL GEOLOGY

Soil/ alluvium varying in thickness from 3.0 to 8.0 m constitute the top horizons in the

area suitable for agriculture. Banas River meanders through the area exposing the

alluvium and soil at the banks. Hard rock is exposed at places along the banks in the

lease area. Bajri is found in the river bed. This bed is presently dry and flows only during

the rainy season. The map showing geology of the lease area is enclosed as Annexure

– XXI.

2.5.3 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES

S. No. Category Reserves (Tonnes)

1. Total Proved Reserves (111) 8,85,31,246

2. Blocked Reserves As Per UNFC Code (211 & 222) 5,62,79,580

3. Total Mineable Reserves 3,22,51,666

4. Targeted Production (During the 5 years of lease) 2,80,00,000

5. Balance Reserves

42,51,666

2.5.4 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION WHEN MINE IS FULLY DEVELOPED AND

LIFE OF THE MINE

Life of Mine = Mineable Reserves

= 3,22,51,666

= 5 Years Production Capacity 56,00,000

2.6 MINING

The proposed project is confined to dry bed extraction of sand from the river bed. The

operation will be carried out by semi-mechanized method. Sand excavation will be

carried out up to a depth of 3.0 m or 1.0 m above the ground water table or whichever is

less by using light-weight excavators. Mining will be carried out in seven blocks for

convenient, easy operation supervision, management and safety. The details of each

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Table 2.6: Block Details

S.

No. Block Name

Area

(Ha.)

S.

No.

Block

Name

Area

(Ha.)

S.

No. Block Name

Area

(Ha.)

BLOCK - A

409.64

BLOCK - C

487.71

BLOCK – F

402.19

1 Bharni 14 Vajirpura 24 Hayatpura

2 Mahuwa 15 Tonk (a) 25 Arniya Tiwari

3 Chann BLOCK – D*

614.41

26 Bhanehi

4 Amirpura 16 Tonk (b) 27 Arniya Kedar

5 Arniyanil 17 Sarvadabad BLOCK – G

277.0

6 Mendwas 18 Saidabad 28 Mendawas

7 Aminpura BLOCK – E

366.46

29 Sawai

8 Talibpura 19 Mehgaon 30 Kaririya

9 Mohhmad Nagar 20 Sheopuri 31 Churiya

BLOCK - B

446.36

21 Chironj 32 Nawabpura

10 Palda 22 Thikaria

11 Borda 23 Devli

12 Ahmadpura

13 Lahan

Total Area of Blocks (A + B + C + E + F + G) = 2389.36 hectare.

*Total Prohibited area = 1143.89 hectare.

*D Block which has not been considered for mining activity constitutes partially the areas included in

the prohibited category.

2.6.1 METHOD OF WORKING

As per RMMC Rules, 1986 (Amended 2012) extraction is limited to 3.0m depth only. The

total length of the area as per the description report stretches in the length of 63.20 km.

The salient features of mode of working as per approved Mining Plan are:-

� The mining will be carried out by forming only one bench because mining is limited

up to 3.0 m depth from river bed.

� The height of the benches will be restricted to 3.0 m and width will be approx 20 m.

Bench will advance parallel to the bank of the river.

� Extraction activities will start in the blocks from the upstream to downstream side.

This will not obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in the

river course.

� Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have

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� Roads will be properly maintained and water sprinkling will be done for dust

suppression.

� Every block will have its own approach roads, which already exists and is well

connected to main highways.

� Light weight excavators will be used for loading of mineral in tippers/ trucks.

� No drilling/ blasting are required as the material is loose in nature.

2.6.2 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION

The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below:-

Table 2.7: List of Equipments

S. No. Name of machinery Capacity Nos.

1 Excavators 0.9 to 1.2 m3 20

2 Tippers/ Trucks 20 tons -

3 Water Tanker 4000 liters 6

4 Payloader JCB -- 2

5 Light Vehicles -- 7

2.6.3 YEAR-WISE DEVELOPMENT IN NEXT FIVE YEARS

The year wise development of mines for the first five year will progress as per the table

below:-

Table 2.8: Year wise development in next five years

Year Parameter Block A Block B Block C Block E Block F Block G Total

I Area (Ha.) 20.0 26.66 26.66 20.0 26.66 13.33 133.31

Production (MMTPA) 0.84 1.12 1.12 0.84 1.12 0.56 5.6

II Area (Ha.) 20.0 26.66 26.66 20.0 26.66 13.33 133.31


III Area (Ha.) 26.66 20.0 33.33 20.0 20.0 13.33 133.31


IV Area (Ha.) 20.0 26.66 26.66 20.0 26.66 13.33 133.31


V Area (Ha.) 20.0 26.66 26.66 26.66 20.0 13.33 133.31


Total Area (Ha.) 106.66 126.64 139.97 106.66 119.98 66.65 666.55


Length of Lease Area (Km) 18.0 9.0 3.6 7.9 5.7 7.8 52.0

Width of Extraction (m) 59.60 140.6 388.58 134.98 210.47 85.40 --





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(*D Block which has not been considered for mining activity constitutes partially the

areas included in the prohibited category.)

The year wise development plan is enclosed as Annexure – XXII.

2.7 CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN

The digging depth will be restricted to 3.0m only or 1.0m above the ground water table.

This will be further replenished to some extent during rainy season. As the lease period

is 5 years, some of the area will be left un-worked at the end of lease period.

2.7.1 FINAL SLOPE ANGLE TO BE ADOPTED

The height of the bench will be limited to 3.0m and width will be around 20.0m. However,

the height of the bank with respect to river bed is varying from 4.0 to 6.0m. River bank

side will be protected by 20.0m offset. Natural slope of river bank will not be disturbed.

This will avoid collapsing of bank and will also prevent erosion.

2.7.2 ULTIMATE EXTENT & SIZE OF PIT

The pit limit will be restricted up to 3.0m below the ground level or 1.0m above the water

table.

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SECTION - III

INDEX

3.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 67

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING .............................................................................. 68

3.3 COLLECTION OF BASELINE DATA ................................................................... 69

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................ 69

3.4.1 SOURCE OF INFORMATION............................................................................... 69

3.4.2 DATA BASE ........................................................................................................ 69

3.4.3 LAND USE/ LAND COVER AREA ....................................................................... 69

3.4.4 SOIL ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................... 71

3.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................... 74

3.5.1 WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS .............................................................................. 74

3.5.2 RESULT ............................................................................................................... 78

3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................ 78

3.6.1 MICRO-METEOROLOGICAL DATA .................................................................... 78

3.6.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA ........................................................................... 80

3.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................................... 83

3.7.1 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL DATA .......................................................................... 83

3.7.2 RESULT ............................................................................................................... 85

3.8 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................ 85

3.8.1 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................. 85

3.8.2 Flora .................................................................................................................... 86

3.8.3 Fauna ................................................................................................................... 89

3.9 SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ................................................................... 97

3.9.1 OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................... 97

3.9.2 DATA COLLECTION ............................................................................................ 97

3.9.3 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA ............................................ 98

3.9.3.1 Population Profile ............................................................................................... 98

3.9.3.2 Gender Distribution in the Buffer Zone ............................................................ 98

3.9.3.3 Literacy Profile in Buffer Zone .......................................................................... 98

3.9.3.4 Occupational Structure in Buffer Zone ........................................................... 103

3.9.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY ............................................................................ 103

3.9.5 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ............................................................................ 103

3.9.6 SOCIAL OBSERVATION IN THE STUDY AREA OF THE MINE ....................... 105

3.9.7 CONCERNED ISSUES IN THE REGION ........................................................... 105





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3.0 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION

EIA process requires the primary baseline data collection to know the information on the

biophysical, social and economic settings of the mine site. The criteria of the baseline

data collection was based on the impact zone on both the sides of the river bank which

was expected to be around the 2-3 km from both the sides. The stations were

considered based on their sensitivity by considering the close proximity with the

sensitive zones like reserve forests and expected high pollutant concentration zones like

Naka etc. The baseline data have been collected as per CPCB guidelines in the month

of October, November and December’ 2013.

The following criteria were adopted while selecting the monitoring locations:-

� One location on the upwind depending upon the wind profile/ pattern.

� Two locations on the downwind side depending upon wind pattern (predominant

directions).

� One location covering the sensitive areas within the vicinity.

� One location covering the transportation convergences route.

� One location covering the major habitation.

� One location on the downwind direction where the max GLC’s are falling.

The monitoring station selected is as described under:-

Table 3.1: List of Monitoring Stations










Banas River Near Markhera WNW 0.70 Surface Water --

Baseline data generation was carried out by NABL approved laboratory M/s Vison Labs,

Hyderabad. Environmental Monitoring Report is enclosed as Annexure – XVI.





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3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING


1. Name of Project Riverbed Sand Mining

2. Location Revenue villages of Tehsil & District – Tonk (Raj.)

3. Lease Area 2,389.36 ha. (excluding prohibited area of 1143.89 ha)

4. Land Type Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah

5. Latitude & Longitude 25°59’18.45” to 26°06’46.46”N & 75°38’39.12” to 76°00’5.57” E

6. Toposheet No. 55N/11, 55N/12, 55N/15, 55N/16, 54B/3, 54B/4, 45O/9, 45O/13 & 54C/1

7. Elevation 283 – 249 MSL

8. Nearest habitation Tonk ~ 4.0 Km, S

9. Nearest Major Town Tonk ~ 4.0 Km, S

10. Nearest Highway NH-12, Passing through the lease connecting Jaipur to Deoli

11. Nearest Railway Station Tonk ~ 4.0 Km, S

12. Nearest Airport Jaipur International Airport ~ 67.0 Km, N

13. Nearest Tourist Places None within 10 Km radius.

14. Defense Installations None within 10 Km radius.

15. Archaeological Sites Sunheri Kothi ~ 5.0 Km, S

Ecological Sensitive

Zones

None within 10 Km radius.

Reserved/ Protected

Forest

Block Name of RF/PF Near Village Distance and Direction


A Protected Forest Devpura 3.5 Km, SW

C Kachacha Bandu PF Behir 0.5 Km, SSE

D Kachacha Bandu PF Sayidabad 1.0 Km, SSW

E Sahela PF Barkhandi Khurd 2.1 Km, NE

F Sahela PF Karola 2.8 Km, NNW

G Kakor Banetha PF Banetha 2.5 Km, SSW

16. Nearest Streams/

Rivers/ Water Bodies

Block Water Body Near Village Distance and Direction


A Dhibaru Sagar Dhibari 5.5 Km, W

B Sohdra River Jawali 5.1 Km, NW

Mashi River Gilod Khurd 6.6 Km, NNE

C Mashi River Adjoining to Banas River

D Daulat Sagar Hari Kalan 5.0 Km, NNE

G Sawai Sagar Chaukri 2.9 Km, NNE

17. Other Industries/ Mines Adjoining to other Bajri Mines

18. Seismic Zone Zone – II as per IS – 1893 (part-1) - 2002





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3.3 COLLECTION OF BASELINE DATA

Environmental data has been collected in relation to propose mine for:-

1. Land Environment

2. Water Environment

3. Air Environment

4. Noise Environment

5. Biological Environment

6. Socio-Economic Environment

The topographical map showing monitoring locations for collection of primary data of

soil, air, water & noise is enclosed as Annexure – XI.

3.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT

Object of the study is to provide a baseline status of the study area covering 10 km

radius around the proposed mine site so that temporal changes due to the mining

activities on the surroundings can be assessed in future.

3.4.1 SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The data in this work is collected from the following sources:-

1. Topographic data - From Survey of India toposheet.

2. Remotely Sensed Data - From IRS P6 – LISS IV Data.

3. Ground Truthing of the area

All the data used in this work have been supplied by National Remote Sensing Centre,

Hyderabad, India.

3.4.2 DATA BASE

The detail of the primary data in the form of digital data on LISS-IV for interpretation and

analysis is given below in Table 3.1. The mask of the entire project area including the

influence zone was generated from the IRS-P6 LISS-IV.

Table 3.2: Database Used for Land Use and Land Cover Mapping

S. No. Satellite Sensor Date type & Bands

1. IRS-P6 LISS-IV Digital (1, 2, 3)

3.4.3 LAND USE/ LAND COVER AREA

Classification scheme adopted for the preparation of land use/ land cover maps on

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land use/ land cover area of the study area. Map showing land use of the study area is

enclosed as Annexure – XII. The following land use classes have been observed in the

study area:-

Table 3.3: LULC Classes

LULC Class Area (Ha.) Area (%) Area (m2)

Built up

Residential 3984.86 2.56 39848599.25

Industrial 85.65 0.06 856549.87

Transportation - Major Road 222.62 0.14 2226153.96

Total 4293.13 2.76 42931303.08

Agriculture

Agriculture 37390.43 24.04 373904264.88

Current Fallow 75278.89 48.40 752788926.30

Total 112669.32 72.44 1126693191.17

Forest

Reserved Forest 2133.66 1.37 21336646.48

Protected Forest 3796.06 2.44 37960607.27

Plantation 843.53 0.54 8435252.36

Total 6773.25 4.35 67732506.11

Waste Land

Hilly 1112.29 0.72 11122862.99

Gullied Land 1180.06 0.76 11800586.41

Bare Exposed Soil/ Surface 2161.03 1.39 21610250.56

Fallow Land 7873.30 5.06 78732962.71

Barren Land 13024.53 8.37 130245328.34

Total 25351.20 16.30 253511991.00

Water Body

Lease Area – River Bed 2389.36 1.54 23893600

River - Other 2382.74 1.53 23827385.19

Canal 60.26 0.04 602591.19

Water Body 1623.07 1.04 16230705.99

Total 6455.43 4.15 64554282.36

Grand Total 1,55,542.33 100.00 1555423273.74

Agriculture: It is spreads over 72.44% (1,12,669.32ha.) of the geographical area.

However, the agriculture in this area is primarily rain fed and also irrigation-based

agriculture is practiced in this region.

Wasteland: For the present study, this land class is found to occupy nearly 16.30%

(25351.20 ha.) of the area of interest.

Forest: This class occupies nearly 4.35% (6773.25 ha.) of the study area.





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3.4.4 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

The objectives of the soil sampling are:-

� To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area;

� To determine the impact of existing as well as proposed activity on soil

characteristics and;

� To determine the impact on soil more importantly with agriculture production point of

view.

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Table 3.4: Soil Analysis Result

S.

No.

Parameters Units Chuli

Radhaballabhpura

Markhera

Jebriya

Thikariya

Devaliya

Devli

Karariya

1 Texture - Sandy Clay Sandy Clay Clay Sandy Clay Sandy Clay Sandy Clay Clay Sandy Clay

2 Particle size

Distributions

Sand % 34 36 26 32 34 26 22 32

Silt % 14 14 24 22 16 24 36 20

Clay % 52 50 52 46 50 52 42 52

3 Appearance (Color) -- Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown Brown

4 Sodium as Na mg/100g 2.06 2.05 2.11 2.15 2.62 2.12 2.05 2.12

5 pH (10% Slurry) - 7.32 7.26 7.06 7.36 7.63 6.98 7.62 6.98

6 Conductivity µS/cm 212 186 172 205 262 213 164 213

7 Bulk density g/cc 1.26 1.27 1.26 1.28 1.29 1.28 1.16 1.28

8 Porosity % v/v 30 29 30 32 28 29 36 29

9 Total Organic Matter % 0.86 0.93 0.79 0.84 0.82 0.76 0.89 0.76

10 Nitrogen as N mg/100g 206 216 235 215 213 216 254 216

11 Potassium as K mg/100g 167 171 189 136 153 164 198 164

12 Phosphorus as P mg/100g 46 51 50 46 61 62 72 62

13 Zinc as Zn mg/kg 4.62 4.68 4.36 4.68 4.69 4.61 5.02 4.61

14 Cadmium as Cd mg/kg <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

15 Chlorides as Cl mg/100g 0.69 0.86 0.79 0.69 0.86 0.82 0.86 0.82

16 Alkali Metals mg/kg 0.41 0.38 0.42 0.45 0.48 0.54 0.48 0.54

17 Permeability Cm/h 4.6 4.26 4.36 4.56 5.56 5.23 4.23 5.23

18 Water Holding

Capacity

% 32.1 31.6 31.9 33 26.2 24.5 35.2 24.5





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19 Copper as Cu mg/kg 0.05 0.09 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.06 0.09

20 Iron as Fe mg/kg 0.11 0.13 0.12 0.08 0.16 0.15 0.16 0.15

21 Lithium mg/kg <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

22 Moisture Content % <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0

23 Boron as B mg/kg 0.09 0.12 0.09 0.13 0.18 0.14 0.15 0.14





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3.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT

The purpose of the study is to:-

1. Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

2. Evaluate the impacts on agriculture productivity, habitat conditions, recreational

resources and aesthetics of the vicinity; and

3. Predict the likely impacts on water quality due to the mining and other related

activities.

3.5.1 WATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS

Eight ground water samples and one surface water sample were collected as grab

samples and were analyzed for various parameters as per the procedures specified in

“Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater” published by

American Public Health Association (APHA). Different physico-chemical parameters of

surface water and ground water during study period were compared with standard at

each monitoring stations and shown in the Table 3.5 and 3.6.

Table 3.5: Surface Water Analysis

S. No. Parameter Limits

(Class C)

Units Banas River

Near Markhera

Date of Sampling 30.11.2013

1 pH 6.5 – 8.5 - 7.68

2 Color < 300 Hazen 2

3 Taste -- - Agreeable

4 Odor -- - Unobjectionable

5 Conductivity -- mS/cm 416

6 Turbidity -- NTU 2.2

7 Total Dissolve solids < 1500 mg/ l 266

8 Total Hardness as CaCO3 -- mg/ l 120

9 Total Alkalinity -- mg/ l 120

10 Calcium as Ca -- mg/ l 32

11 Magnesium as Mg -- mg/ l 9.6

12 Residual Chlorine -- mg/ l <0.02

13 Boron -- mg/ l <0.001

14 Chloride as Cl < 600 mg/ l 41.3

15 Sulphate as SO4 < 400 mg/ l 21.6

16 Fluorides as F- < 1.5 mg/ l 0.23

17 Nitrates as NO3 < 50 mg/ l 3.9





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18 Phenolic Compounds < 0.005 mg/ l <0.001

19 Cyanide as CN < 0.05 mg/ l <0.001

20 Anionic Detergents < 1 mg/ l 0.013

21 Mineral Oil -- mg/ l <0.001

22 Cadmium as Cd < 0.01 mg/ l <0.001

23 Arsenic as As < 0.2 mg/ l <0.001

24 Copper as Cu < 1.5 mg/ l 0.016

25 Lead as Pb < 0.1 mg/ l <0.001

26 Manganese as Mn -- mg/ l <0.001

27 Iron as Fe < 50 mg/ l 0.18

28 Chromium as Cr6+

< 0.05 mg/ l <0.001

29 Zinc as Zn < 15 mg/ l 0.023

30 Aluminum as Al -- mg/ l <0.001

31 Mercury as Hg -- mg/ l <0.0002

32 Selenium as Se < 0.05 mg/ l < 0.001

33 Dissolved Oxygen > 4 mg/ l 4.6

34 Biochemical Oxygen

Demand (5 days at 200ºC)

< 3 mg/ l 5

35 Chemical Oxygen Demand -- mg/ l 14

36 E. coli -- MPN/100 ml Absent

37 Coliform Organisms < 5000 MPN/100 ml 3265





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Table 3.6: Ground Water Analysis

S.

No.

Parameter Units Drinking Water Standard

IS:10500

Chuli

Radhaballabhpura

Markhera

Jebriya

Thikariya

Devaliya

Devli

Karariya

Requirement

(Desirable

Limits)

Permissible

Limits in

Absence of

Alternate

Source

1 pH - 6.5 – 8.5 NR 7.86 7.96 7.06 7.65 7.89 7.23 7.89 7.36

2 Color Hazen < 5 < 25 <01 <01 <01 <01 <01 <01 <01 <01

3 Taste - Agreeable - Agreeable

4 Odor - Unobjectionable - Unobjectionable

5 Conductivity mS/cm -- -- 2892 1434 2034 2032 6268 1628 1696 2270

6 Turbidity NTU < 5 < 10 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.2 1.6 2 2

7 Total Dissolve solids mg/ l < 500 < 2000 1876 928 1318 1316 4068 1052 1092 1474

8 Total Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/ l < 300 < 600 808 368 600 184 1328 384 416 528

9 Total Alkalinity mg/ l < 200 < 600 400 440 360 440 560 380 300 440

10 Calcium as Ca mg/ l < 75 < 200 185.6 83.2 131.2 51.2 297.6 102.4 89.6 121.6

11 Magnesium as Mg mg/ l < 30 < 100 82.5 38.4 65.2 13.4 140.2 30.7 46 53.7

12 Residual Chlorine mg/ l < 0.2 - <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

13 Boron mg/ l < 1 < 5 0.024 0.011 0.051 0.008 1.06 0.051 0.012 0.029

14 Chloride as Cl mg/ l < 250 < 1000 185.6 134.9 383.4 326.6 1602 205.9 291.1 397.6

15 Sulphate as SO4 mg/ l < 200 < 400 82.5 72 99.4 98.8 281.3 122.9 120 117.1

16 Fluorides as F- mg/ l < 1.0 < 1.5 1.21 0.96 1.24 1.06 1.68 1.12 1.16 1.26

17 Nitrates as NO3 mg/ l < 45 < 100 10 6.3 7.5 7.4 14.5 8.8 6.9 6.9

18 Phenolic Compounds mg/ l < 0.001 < 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

19 Cyanide as CN mg/ l < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.006 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001





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20 Anionic Detergents mg/ l < 0.2 < 1.0 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

21 Mineral Oil mg/ l < 0.01 < 0.03 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

22 Cadmium as Cd mg/ l < 0.01 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.013 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

23 Arsenic as As mg/ l < 0.01 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

24 Copper as Cu mg/ l < 0.05 < 1.5 0.035 0.004 0.034 0.011 1.36 0.011 0.008 0.071

25 Lead as Pb mg/ l < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

26 Manganese as Mn mg/ l < 0.1 < 0.3 0.006 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

27 Iron as Fe mg/ l < 0.3 < 1.0 0.15 0.12 0.09 0.14 0.16 0.08 0.12 0.18

28 Chromium as Cr6+ mg/ l < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

29 Zinc as Zn mg/ l < 5 < 15 0.036 0.019 0.56 0.021 1.26 0.032 0.019 0.043

30 Aluminum as Al mg/ l < 0.03 < 0.2 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

31 Mercury as Hg mg/ l < 0.001 NR <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002

32 Selenium as Se mg/ l < 0.01 NR < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001

33 E. coli MPN/100ml Absent - Absent

34 Coliform Organisms MPN/100ml <10 -- Nil





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3.5.2 RESULT

Surface Water

The results obtained for the collected samples indicate that the surface water qualities

were found to be well within the prescribed standards Limits (Class C).

Ground Water

The analysis results indicate that pH and conductivity of the groundwater was to be in

range of 7.06 – 7.96 and 1434 - 6268 µS/cm. The TDS were found to be in the range of

928 - 4068 mg/l. Total Hardness were found 808 mg/l in village Chuli and 1328 mg/ l in

village Thikariya. Other parameters like chlorides and sulphate were observed to be well

within the prescribed limits but calcium and Magnesium is found to be little high in village

Thikariya (297.6 mg/l and 140.2 mg/l). The physico – chemical analysis for some of the

parameters has exceeded the standards as per IS: 10500. The water quality is not

potable in nature and needs necessary treatment before drinking. The necessary

treatment required to minimize the impact has been mentioned in EMP and cost to be

borne by the Project Proponent has been given in CSR activities.

3.6 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The prime objective of the baseline air monitoring was to evaluate the existing air quality

of the area. This will also be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the

ambient air quality during the operation of the mine.

The baseline status of the air quality has been assessed though a scientifically designed

ambient air quality monitoring network based on the following considerations:-

� Meteorological conditions on synoptic scale;

� Topography of the study area;

� Representatives of regional background air quality for obtaining baseline status; and

� Representatives of likely impact areas.

3.6.1 MICRO-METEOROLOGICAL DATA

An auto weather monitoring stations was installed at Markhera village during the study

period to record various meteorological parameters on hourly basis to understand the

wind pattern, temperature variation and relative humidity variation. The hourly

meteorological data recorded is enclosed as Annexure – XVI.





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Table 3.7: Micro-meteorological Data

Month Temperature (0C) Relative Humidity (%) Rainfall in mm Wind Speed (Mile/ h)

Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max Min

October 38.1 17.4 82.9 15.4 0 0 6.0 < 1.0

November 32.7 11.1 93.9 23.2 0 0 6.0 < 1.0

December 34.2 6.9 98.6 28.6 0 0 8.0 < 1.0

Wind Rose Diagram

Wind rose is the diagrammatic representation of wind speed in a specified direction with

its arms representing sixteen directions. Each arm gives a clear frequency distribution of

wind speed in a particular direction for a given period of time.

Table 3.8: Summary of the Wind Pattern

S. No Wind Direction 0.5-2.1 Speed m/s >= 2.1 Speed m/s Total

1. N 118 23 141

2. NNE 100 15 115

3. NE 79 15 94

4. ENE 88 12 100

5. E 110 9 119

6. ESE 74 15 89

7. SE 33 12 45

8. SSE 26 2 28

9. S 30 5 35

10. SSW 50 5 55

11. SW 60 9 69

12. WSW 57 13 70

13. W 68 12 80

14. WNW 56 9 65

15. NW 75 9 84

16. NNW 55 10 65

Sub-Total 1254

Calms 953

Missing/Incomplete 1

Total 2208





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The prominent wind direction during this period was from N to S, NNE to SSW and E to

W. The average wind speed recorded during the study period was 0.76 m/s. Calm

conditions prevailed for 43.18 %.

3.6.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY DATA

Ambient air quality monitoring stations were selected on the basis of surface influence,

demographic influence and meteorological influence. The sites were chosen at village

Chuli, Radhaballabhpura, Markhera, Jebriya, Thikariya, Devaliya, Devli and Karariya.

The ambient air monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two days in a week

at eight locations covering one complete season.

Table 3.9: Sampling Frequency

Parameters Sampling Frequency

PM10 24 hourly sample twice a week

PM2.5 24 hourly sample twice a week

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 8 hourly for 24 hrs sample twice a week

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) 8 hourly for 24 hrs sample twice a week

Carbon Monoxide 8 hourly for 24 hrs sample twice a week

WRPLOT View - Lakes Environmental Software

PROJECT NO.:

Shree Pradeep Kumar Sheety

DATE:

1/8/2014

MODELER:

COMPANY NAME:

Shree Pradeep Kumar Sheety River Bed Mine

COMMENTS:WIND ROSE PLOT:

Station # 12 - Shree Pradeep Kumar sheety River Bed Mine Tonk, R.J

Resultant Vector

20 deg - 21%

NORTH

SOUTH

WEST EAST

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%DATA PERIOD:

Start Date: 10/1/2013 - 00:00End Date: 12/31/2013 - 23:00

WIND SPEED

(m/s)

>= 11.1

8.8 - 11.1

5.7 - 8.8

3.6 - 5.7

2.1 - 3.6

0.5 - 2.1

Calms: 43.16%

AVG. WIND SPEED:

0.75 m/s

CALM WINDS:

43.16%

TOTAL COUNT:

2207 hrs.

DISPLAY: Wind SpeedDirection (blowing from)





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Table 3.10: Instruments used for Sampling & Analysis

Table 3.11: Sampling and Analytical Techniques

S. No. Parameter Method

1 PM10 IS-5182 (part – 23) 2006

2 PM2.5 RTI (Research Triangle Institute) (Gravimetric Ana Revision-07 Aug14-2003)

3 Sulphur Dioxide IS 5182 (Part – II) 2001, with Improved West & Gaeke Method

4 Nitrogen Oxide Modified Jacob – Hochheiser/ Arsenite Method (IS 5182 Part 6) 2011

5 Carbon Monoxide NDIR Spectroscopy method

6 Trace Elements APHA-401 and ASTMD 4185-90

Table 3.12: Statistical Summary of Concentration Levels of Criteria Pollutants

(Unit: - µg/m3)

S.

No.

Criteria

Pollutant Locations

Arithmetic

Mean Maximum Minimum

Standard

Deviation

98th

percentile

CPCB

Standard

1 PM10

Chuli 42.8 48.1 38.3 3 48.1

100

Radhaballabhpura 43.4 47.2 38.5 2.3 46.7

Markhera 43.9 47.6 40.6 1.8 46.1

Jebriya 45.3 48.9 40.8 2.2 48.1

Thikariya 64.1 73.2 54.3 5.1 71.3

Devaliya 50.3 58.9 41.9 4 56

Devli 57 63.5 50.4 4 63.3

Karariya 47 54.8 38.6 4.7 53.6

2 PM2.5

Chuli 22 25.8 19.3 1.7 25

60


Markhera 22.3 24.3 20.2 1.1 24

Jebriya 23.1 25.2 20.2 1.5 25

Thikariya 33.9 41.2 26.3 4.1 39.7

Devaliya 25.6 30.1 20.3 2.4 29.4

Pollutants Instrument Make Model

No.

Range and

Sensitivity

PM10 Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS) M/s ECO TECH

Instruments Pvt. Ltd

COMBO-

AAS-271

2.3 m3/hr

± 0.03 m3/min

PM2.5 1.0 m3/hr

± 0.03 m3/min

SO2 RDS with thermoelectrically cooled

gaseous sampling attachment

0 – 3 LPM

± 0.2 LPM NOX

CO CO Analyzer Testo Analyzer -- 1-1999 PPM

GC – Bruker

(Gas Chromatography)

-- < 1.0 PPM

Trace Elements AAS Thermo Fisheries -- --





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Devli 28.8 34.3 24.9 2.6 32.8

Karariya 24.4 28.6 19.9 2.5 27.9

3 SO2

Chuli 5.2 5.8 4.6 0.4 5.7

80


Markhera 5 5.9 4 0.5 5.6

Jebriya 4.7 5.3 4.1 0.3 5.2

Thikariya 5.7 6.8 5.1 0.4 6.4

Devaliya 5 5.8 4.1 0.4 5.6

Devli 5.7 6.4 4.9 0.4 6.3

Karariya 4.8 5.4 4.3 0.3 5.3

4 NOX

Chuli 13.2 14.2 12.1 0.6 14.1

80


Markhera 12.8 13.8 10.6 0.7 13.6

Jebriya 13.2 14.5 11.5 0.9 14.4

Thikariya 16.7 19.1 14.7 1 18.2

Devaliya 14.2 16.4 12.1 1.2 16.2

Devli 16.7 19.1 14.6 1.2 18.3

Karariya 12.5 14.6 8.6 1.5 14.2

5 CO

Chuli 301 332 226 21.8 321

2000

Radhaballabhpura 319.3 402 167 43.7 367

Markhera 337 413 216 38.3 382

Jebriya 513 785 215 172.9 737

Thikariya 689.7 946 321 151.5 942

Devaliya 479.8 736 132 174.6 718

Devli 676 946 351 148.4 889

Karariya 558.8 758 186 169 756

3.6.3 RESULTS

The analysis results for the study period are presented in above monitoring tables.

Various statistical parameters like 98th percentile, average, maximum and minimum

values have been computed from the observed raw data for all the AAQ monitoring

stations. These are compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control

Board (CPCB) for rural and residential zone.

The observation based on the perusal of the results is summarized below:-

PM10:- The maximum value for PM10 observed at village Thikariya 73.2 µg/m3 and

minimum value for PM10 at Chuli 38.3 µg/m3. The 24 hours applicable limit for industrial,

residential rural and other areas is 100 µg/m3.

PM2.5:- The maximum value for PM2.5 observed at village Thikariya 41.2 µg/m3 and

minimum value for PM2.5 at village Chuli is 19.3 µg/m3. The 24 hours applicable limit for

industrial, residential rural and other areas is 60 µg/m3.

SO2:- The maximum value for SO2 observed at village Thikariya is 6.8 µg/m3 and

minimum value for SO2 at village Markher is 4.0 µg/m3. The 24 hours applicable limit for

industrial, residential rural and other areas is 80µg/m3.





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NOx: - The maximum value for NOx observed at village Thikariya and Devli is 19.1 µg/m3

and minimum value for NOX at village Karariya 8.6 µg/m3. The 24 hours applicable limit

for industrial, residential rural and other areas is 80µg/m3.

CO: - The maximum value for CO observed in village Thikariya and Devli 946 µg/m3 and

minimum value for CO at village Devaliya is 132 µg/m3. The eight hours applicable limit

for Industrial, residential rural and other areas is 2000µg/m3.

Conclusion

The results of the monitored data indicate that the ambient air quality of the region in

general is in conformity with respect to norms of National Ambient Air Quality standards

of CPCB, at all locations monitored.

3.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The main objective of noise monitoring in the study area is to establish the baseline

noise level and assess the impact of the total noise expected to be generated during the

project operations around the project site.

Table 3.13: Noise (Sound) Measuring Instrument

Instrument Make Model No. Instrument

Identification

Detection Limit

Integrated Sound Level

Measurement Instrument

Standard Accessories

HTC SL-1352 SAL/NOISE/INT/14 Lo 35-80 dB

Hi 80-130 dB

Table 3.14: Testing Method to be followed

Particular Testing Method to be Followed

Noise Level Measurement

A Noise Level in dB (A) for continuous 24

hours at 1 hour interval

Operational Manual of Noise level Meter,

Model No. DT - 805 issued by Mextech

3.7.1 AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL DATA

The statistical analysis is done for measured noise level at eight locations. The

parameters are analyzed for Leq (day), Leq (night) and Leq (day-night). The statistical

analysis results are given in below:-





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Table 3.15: Ambient Noise Level Data

Station Name Chuli Radhaballabhpura Markhera Jebriya Thikariya Devaliya Devli Karariya

Monitoring Date 22.10.13 25.10.13 11.11.13 16.11.13 21.11.13 24.11.13 30.11.13 04.12.13

Day Time

7:00 AM 46.6 49.6 40.4 46.5 39.2 43.4 38.5 48.3

8:00 AM 48.3 50.2 41.4 47.8 41.5 47.5 40.1 49.9

9:00 AM 49.9 52.6 44.1 49.4 44.8 50.3 42.6 50.4

10:00 AM 51.5 51.7 46.2 50.2 49.8 52.2 44.8 52.3

11:00 AM 50.6 48.9 47.1 53.4 50.4 54.5 47.8 54.5

12:00 Noon 48.9 46.3 49.5 52.5 49.2 51.2 50.2 53.2

13:00 PM 46.3 44.2 48.2 50.4 46.6 51.8 48.6 51.6

14:00 PM 49.3 46.9 47.6 48.2 45.9 49.2 46.2 50.1

15:00 PM 50.4 48.9 44.2 47.6 47.2 48.3 44.4 48.9

16:00 PM 51.3 50.3 43.4 45.6 48.5 47.2 43.6 49.8

17:00 PM 52.4 51.8 46.2 46.8 49.6 49.5 46.8 50.4

18:00 PM 51 52.7 49.4 51.4 50.1 50.1 49.2 52.6

19:00 PM 48.7 50.4 49.8 52.3 48.3 51 48.4 51.3

20:00 PM 46.3 48.9 46.3 51 44.2 47.2 45.4 48.5

21:00 PM 46.6 49.6 43.4 49.4 42.9 45.5 43.8 43.6

22:00 PM 42.3 46.3 39.5 47.2 41.3 43.2 41.1 41

Maximum 52.4 52.7 49.8 53.4 50.4 54.5 50.2 54.5

Minimum 42.3 44.2 39.5 45.6 39.2 43.2 38.5 41

Day Equivalent 49.4 49.9 46.4 50 47.4 49.9 46.2 50.7

Night Time

23:00 PM 40.8 42.5 38.4 44.1 39.2 41.4 38.2 38.4

24:00 MN 38.5 38.9 36.2 42.5 37.5 39.2 37.8 36.1

1:00 AM 35.6 36.7 36.5 38.2 36.2 37.5 36.2 35

2:00 AM 35 35 35.8 36.4 35.8 35.4 35.8 35.6

3:00 AM 37.9 35.2 35 35.3 35.3 35 35.2 37.3

4:00 AM 38.6 35.6 36.2 35.9 36.2 36.8 34.2 40.5

5:00 AM 39.7 38.9 38.9 37.2 37.6 37.2 36.8 42.6

6:00 AM 42.3 43.5 39.2 43.4 38.5 40.8 37.5 45.8

Maximum 42.3 43.5 39.2 44.1 39.2 41.4 38.2 45.8

Minimum 35 35 35 35.3 35.3 35 34.2 35

Night Equivalent 39.1 39.4 36.8 39.9 36.7 38 36.1 40





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3.7.2 RESULT

A) Day time Noise Levels Leq (day)

The day time Leq(day) noise levels at all the residential locations were observed to

be in the range of 54.5 – 49.8 dB(A). The maximum noise level of 54.5 dB (A) was

observed at Village Devaliya and Karariya and the minimum noise level of 49.8

dB(A) was observed at village Markhera during the study period. It is observed that

the day time noise levels are in accordance to the prescribed limit of 55 dB(A).

B) Night time Noise Levels Leq (night)

The night time Leq(night)) noise levels at all the residential locations was observed to

be in the range of 45.8 – 38.2 dB(A). The maximum noise level of 45.8 dB (A) was

observed at village Karariya and the minimum noise level of 38.2 dB (A) was

observed at village – Devli. It has been found that the night time noise levels at

village Karariya were found to little very high due to vehicular movement, within the

prescribed standard of 45 dB(A).

3.8 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Biodiversity study of the proposed project areas of River bed mining in Banas river was

carried out to understand the status of predominant floral and faunal groups i.e. trees,

shrubs, herbs, grasses, herpetofauna, avifauna and mammals. To collect data and

information on specific components of the ecological system and pertinent issues widely

used standard scientific methods were adopted.

The objectives of the present study were as follows:-

� To identify the floral and faunal diversity;

� To assess nature and distribution of the vegetation in the area;

� To assess the frequency, density, abundance, Importance Value Index (IVI) and

Shannon-Wiener Diversity Index of floral components;

� To identify the endangered & threatened species of flora and fauna, if any

� To assess the impact of operation phase of the project on the existing ecosystem.

3.8.1 METHODOLOGY

Extensive literature review was carried out to indentify the representative spectrum of

threatened species, population and ecological communities listed by IUCN, WCMC, ZSI,

BSI and Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Biodiversity study of the proposed project

areas of River bed mining in Banas River (leases from Todaraisingh to Chauth ka





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Barwara) was carried out to understand the status of predominant floral and faunal

groups i.e. trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, herpetofauna, avifauna and mammals.

3.8.2 Flora

The list of species recorded in the core zone is given below:-

Table 3.16: List of Flora in Core Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific name Family

Trees

1. Babool Acacia nilotica Fabaceae (Mimosoideae)

2. Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae

3. Kankera Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae

4. Khajoor Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae (Palmae)

5. Ber Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae

Shrubs

1 Aak Calotropis Procera Asclepiadaceae

2 Kair Capparis decidua Capparaceae

3 Behaya Ipomoea carnea Convolvulaceae

4 Raimuniya Lantana camara Verbenaceae

5 Vilayati Babool Prosopis juliflora Fabaceae

Herbs

1 Bui Aerva tomentosa Amaranthaceae

2 Pili Kantili Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae

3 Jangli chaulai Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae

4 Latjira Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae

5 Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae

6 chitraa Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae

7 Kankus Commelina forskalei Commelinaceae

8 Ban Tulsi Croton bonplandianum Euphorbiaceae

9 Dhatura Datura metel Solanaceae

10 Motha Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae

11 Unthkanta Echinops echinatus Asteraceae

12 Sarphonk Tephrosia purpurea Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

13 Badi Dudhi Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae

14 Gajar Ghas Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae (Compositae)

15 Bada gokhru Pedalium murex Pedaliacae

Grass

1 Doob ghas Cynodon dactylon Poaceae (Gramineae)

2 Sheda Grass Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae (Gramineae)





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3 Makra Dactyloctenium aegyptium Poaceae (Gramineae)

4 Small stink grass Eragrostis minor Poaceae (Gramineae)

Table 3.17: List of Tree Species in Buffer Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Habitat

1. Ronjh Acacia leucopholea Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

2. Babool Acacia nilotica Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

3. Kumttha Acacia senegal Fabaceae Forest

4. Siris Albizia lebbeck Mimosaceae Forest/Agriculture/ Semi Urban

5. Neem Azadirachta indica Meliaceae Agriculture/Sub Urban

6. Amaltash Cassia fistula Caesalpiniaceae Forest/Agriculture/ Semi Urban

7. Shesham Dalbergia sissoo Fabaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

8. Safeda Eucalyptus globolus Myrtaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

9. Bargad Ficus benghalensis Moraceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

10. Pipal Ficus religiosa Moraceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

11. Subabul Leucaena leucocephala Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

12. Kankera Maytenus emarginata Celastraceae Forest/Agriculture

13. Shahtoot Morus alba Moraceae Forest/Agriculture

14. Khajoor Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae (Palmae) Forest/Agriculture

15. Karanj Pongamia pinnata Fabaceae Forest/Agriculture

16. Khejari Prosopis cineraria Mimosaceae Forest/Agriculture/ Semi Urban

17. Jamun Syzygium cumini Myrtaceae Agriculture/Semi Urban

18. Imli Tamarindus indica Fabaceae Agriculture/ Semi Urban

19. Rohida Tecomella undulata Bignoniaceae Forest/Agriculture

20. Sagon Tectona grandis Lamiaceae Planted / Semi Urban

21. Ber Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae Forest/Agriculture/ Semi Urban

Table 3.18: List of Shrub, Herb and Grass Species in Buffer Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family

1. Aak Calotropis procera Asclepiadaceae

2. Aakra Calotropis gigantea Asclepiadaceae

3. Arandi Ricinus communis Euphorbiaceae

4. Behaya Ipomoea carnea Convolvulaceae

5. Dandathor Euphorbia caducifolia Euphorbiaceae

6. Dhatura Datura stramonium Solanaceae

7. Jharberi Ziziphus nummularia Rhamnaceae

8. Kair Capparis decidua Capparaceae

9. Raimuniya Lantana camara Verbenaceae





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10. Vilayati babool Prosopis juliflora Mimosaceae

Herbs

11. Ashvagandha Withania somnifera Solanaceae

12. Ashwagandha Withania somnifera Solanaceae

13. Asiatic witchweed Striga asiatica Scrophulariaceae

14. Bada gokhru Pedalium murex Pedaliacae

15. Badi Dudhi Euphorbia hirta Euphorbiaceae

16. Ban Tulsi Croton bonplandianum Euphorbiaceae

17. Bilari Mukia maderaspatana Cucurbitaceae

18. Bui Aerva tomentosa Amaranthaceae

19. Chitraa Citrullus colocynthis Cucurbitaceae

20. Dhatura Datura metel Solanaceae

21. Dudhi Sonchus oleraceus Asteraceae

22. Gajar Ghas Parthenium hysterophorus Asteraceae (Compositae)

23. Gokhru Indigofera cordifolia Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

24. Gulpankhi Polygala erioptera Polygalaceae

25. Jangli chaulai Amaranthus spinosus Amaranthaceae

26. kachari Cucumis melo ssp. agrestis Cucurbitaceae

27. Kankus Commelina forskalei Commelinaceae

28. Khareti Sida rhombifolia Malvaceae

29. Latjira Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae

30. Motha Cyperus rotundus Cyperaceae

31. Muktajhuri Acalypha indica Euphorbiaceae

32. Nili Indigofera linnaei Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

33. Peeli Kaner Thevetia peruviana Apocynaceae

34. Pili Kantili Argemone mexicana Papaveraceae

35. Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa Nyctaginaceae

36. Raimuniya Lantana camera Verbenaceae

37. Sarphonk Tephrosia purpurea Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

38. shankhapushpi Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae

39. Tikiokra Melochia corchorifolia Sterculiaceae

40. Unthkanta Echinops echinatus Asteraceae

41. Yellow Bell Tecoma gaudichaudi Bignoniaceae

Grass

42. Asian crab grass Digitaria bicornis Poaceae (Gramineae)

43. Chinese Love Grass Eragrostis unioloides Poaceae (Gramineae)

44. Doob ghas Cynodon dactylon Poaceae (Gramineae)

45. Jangli-jowar Sorghum halepense Poaceae (Gramineae)





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46. Jhuhi ghas Alysicarpus monilifer Fabaceae (Papilionaceae)

47. Makra Dactyloctenium aegyptium Poaceae (Gramineae)

48. Sheda Grass Dichanthium annulatum Poaceae (Gramineae)

3.8.3 Fauna

The list of species recorded within the study area is given below:-

Table 3.19: List of Avifauna observed in the Core Zone





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S. No. Common Name Scientific name Family Status

(IWPA 1972)

Number of

individuals

observed

Total no. of

Sightings

Habitat/ Observation during survey

1. Red-wattled lapwing Vanellus indicus Charadriidae No mention 10-15 3 Well-watered open field, ploughed fields,

grazing land, and margins and dry beds of

tanks and puddles.

Survey: Ploughed fields, grazing land

2. Common hoopoe Upupa epops Upupidae No mention 2 1 Bare or lightly vegetated ground on which to

forage and vertical surfaces with cavities

(such as trees, cliffs or even walls, and

abandoned burrows)

Survey: Near the Ploughed field

3. Green bee-eater Merops orientalis Meropidae No mention 8 2 Grassland, thin scrub and forest often quite

far from water.

Survey: perch near open fields, along

roadsides.

4. Rock Pigeon Columba livia Columbidae Schedule IV 10-25 3 Open and semi-open environments. Cliffs

and rock ledges are used for roosting and

breeding, Worship places, school buildings

etc

Survey: Near peaceful place, Worship

places, school buildings etc.

5. Collared dove Streptopelia decaocto Columbidae Schedule IV 5-10 3 Found around farms where spilt grain is

frequent around grain stores or where

livestock are fed.

6. House crow Corvus splendens Corvidae Schedule V 11 2 Associated with human settlements

throughout its range, from small villages to

cities.

7. Black drongo Dicrurus macrocercus Dicruridae Schedule IV 7 2 Common in open agricultural areas and light

forest, perching conspicuously on a bare

perch or along power or telephone lines.

Survey: Ploughed fields, Burning

grasslands, On wires of open fields





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8. Brahminy myna Sturnus pagodarum Sturnidae Schedule IV 15 3 Near Dhabas, hotels, They make use of food

scrap disposed by humans, even following

catering vehicles.

9. Common myna Acridotheres tristis Sturnidae Schedule IV 9 2 Near Dhabas, hotels, They make use of food


catering vehicles.

10. Bank myna Acridotheres

ginginianus

Sturnidae Schedule IV 5-6 2 Near Dhabas, hotels, They make use of food


catering vehicles.

11. Wire-tailed swallow Hirundo smithii Hirundinidae No mention 2 2 Open fields near water and human

habitation.

Survey: Wires near open fields, along

roadsides.

12. Red-vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer Pycnonotidae Schedule IV 2-3 2 Dry scrub, open forest, plains and cultivated

lands.

Survey: Sightings on Prosopis and Acacia

trees.

13. Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae Schedule IV 10-12 3 Grasslands, Pastures, farmlands, wetlands

and rice paddies. They often accompany

cattle or other large mammals for catching

insects.

Survey: Open fields, in around the group of

cattle’s

14. Jungle babbler Turdoides striata Leiothrichidae Schedule IV 21 3 Gardens within cities, parks in urban areas,

as well as in forest areas.





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Table 3.20: Mammalian, Reptilian & Amphibian species recorded in core zone

S.

No.

Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Category

Schedule (IWPA 1972) IUCN

Ver. 3.1

1 Five stripped palm squirrel Funambulus pennantii Sciuridae IV LR-lc

2 Common House rat Rattus rattus Muridae V LC

3 Indian Gerbil Tatera indica Muridae V LRlc

4 Black Rat Rattus rattus Muridae V LRlc

Reptiles

1 Oriental Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Agamidae - LC

2 Common garden skink (Lampropholis guichenoti) Scincidae - LRnt

Amphibian

No species of amphibian fauna was reported during the field survey in the core zone (Tonk river bed lease) of the

study area.





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Table 3.21: List of Avifauna observed in the Buffer Zone

S. No. Common Name Scientific Name Family Status

(IWPA 1972)

Number of

individuals

observed

Total no.

of

Sightings

Habitat/ Observation during survey

1. Red-wattled lapwing Vanellus indicus Charadriidae No mention 10-15 3 Well-watered open field, ploughed fields,

grazing land, and margins and dry beds of

tanks and puddles.

Survey: Ploughed fields, grazing land

2. Common hoopoe Upupa epops Upupidae No mention 2 1 Bare or lightly vegetated ground on which

to forage and vertical surfaces with

cavities (such as trees, cliffs or even

walls, and abandoned burrows)

Survey: Near the Ploughed field

3. Green bee-eater Merops orientalis Meropidae No mention 8 2 Grassland, thin scrub and forest often

quite far from water.

Survey: perch near open fields, along

roadsides.

4. Rock Pigeon Columba livia Columbidae Schedule IV 10-25 3 Open and semi-open environments. Cliffs

and rock ledges are used for roosting and

breeding, Worship places, school

buildings etc

Survey: Near peaceful place, Worship

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5. Collared dove Streptopelia

decaocto

Columbidae Schedule IV 5-10 3 Found around farms where spilt grain is

frequent around grain stores or where

livestock are fed.

6. House crow Corvus splendens Corvidae Schedule V 11 2 Associated with human settlements

throughout its range, from small villages

to cities.

7. Black drongo Dicrurus

macrocercus

Dicruridae Schedule IV 7 2 Common in open agricultural areas and

light forest, perching conspicuously on a

bare perch or along power or telephone

lines.

Survey: Ploughed fields, Burning

grasslands, On wires of open fields

8. Brahminy myna Sturnus pagodarum Sturnidae Schedule IV 15 3 Near Dhabas, hotels, They make use of

food scrap disposed by humans, even

following catering vehicles.

9. Common myna Acridotheres tristis Sturnidae Schedule IV 9 2 Near Dhabas, hotels, They make use of



10. Bank myna Acridotheres

ginginianus

Sturnidae Schedule IV 5-6 2 Near Dhabas, hotels, They make use of



11. Wire-tailed swallow Hirundo smithii Hirundinidae No mention 2 2 Open fields near water and human

habitation.

Survey: Wires near open fields, along

roadsides.





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12. Red-vented bulbul Pycnonotus cafer Pycnonotidae Schedule IV 2-3 2 Dry scrub, open forest, plains and

cultivated lands.

Survey: Sightings on Prosopis and

Acacia trees.

13. Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae Schedule IV 10-12 3 Grasslands, Pastures, farmlands,

wetlands and rice paddies. They often

accompany cattle or other large mammals

for catching insects.

Survey: Open fields, in around the group

of cattle’s

14. Jungle babbler Turdoides striata Leiothrichidae Schedule IV 21 3 Gardens within cities, parks in urban

areas, as well as in forest areas.





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Table 3.22: Mammalian Species recorded in Buffer Zone

S.

No.

Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Number of

individuals

observed

Status (IWPA)

1. Five stripped palm

squirrel

Funambulus pennantii Sciuridae 10 IV

2. Common House rat Rattus rattus Muridae 5 V

3. Grey Musk Shrew Suncus murinus Soricidae 5 --

4. Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis Leporidae 1 IV

5. Indian field mouse Mus booduga Muridae 3 V

6. Nilgai Boselaphus

tragocamelus

Bovidae 5 III

7. Indian Gazelle or

Chinkara

Gazella gazella

bennettii

Bovidae, sub family:

Antilopinae

4 I

Table 3.23: Amphibian Species recorded in Buffer Zone

S. No. &

Family

Vernacular Name

Common English Name

Conservation Status

IUCN CITES IWPA

TOADS/ FROGS

1. Bufonidae

1 Bufo melanostictus Common Indian Toad VU -- --

2. Ranidae

2 Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Indian Bull Frog VU App. II Schedule-IV

Table 3.24: Reptile Species recorded in Buffer Zone

S. No. Vernacular Name Scientific Name Family Status (IWPA)

1 Common House Gecko Hemidactylus frenatus Gekkonidae No mention

2 Oriental Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor Agamidae No mention

3 Indian sand boa Eryx johnii Boidae Schedule IV

4 Common Rat Snake Ptyas mucosus Colubridae Schedule II

5 Common garden skink Lampropholis guichenoti Scincidae No mention

6 Fan-Throated Lizard Sitana ponticeriana Agamidae No mention





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Table 3.25: Butterflies recorded in the Buffer Zone

S. No. Species Scientific Name Family

1 Crimson Rose Pachliopta hector Papilionidae

2 Blue Pansy Junonia orithya Nymphalidae

3 Plain Tiger Danaus chrysippus Nymphalidae

4 Common Grass Yellow Eurema hecabe Pieridae

The detailed biological study has been carried out and enclosed as Annexure – XIII.

During the survey no endemic/ threatened/ endangered species of flora and fauna was

observed except the two Schedule – I (IWPA 1972) species of fauna (Indian Peafowl

and Chinkara) were observed in the buffer zone.

3.9 SOCIOECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

3.9.1 OBJECTIVES

The broad objectives of the socio-economic impact assessment are:-

1. To study the socio-economic status of the people living in the study area.

2. To assess the impact on socio-economic environment due to the project concerned.

3. To evaluate the community development measures proposed to be taken up by the

Project Proponent, if any.

4. To suggest community development measures that needs to be taken for the study

area with stakeholder engagement.

The study area includes the 135 villages of Tehsil & District Tonk within radius of 10 km

from mine periphery.

3.9.2 DATA COLLECTION

The information analyzed for the project has been collected from various secondary

sources (2011 census and latest available district statistical Hand Books) with respect to

population and occupational structure, various research papers of the concerned area,

and has been supported by the extensive site visits and field observations. A target

sample of people is interviewed selected on the basis of non probability sampling with

access to the nearest habitation to the extent possible. The studies carried out are

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3.9.3 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE STUDY AREA

3.9.3.1 Population Profile

The study area comprises of 135 villages & 3 urban settlements of Tonk Tehsil in the (10

km) of the study area. The total population of the buffer zone is 4,97,426 accommodating

in households 89,375 with an average households size of approx. 6 members per family.

Details are given in the Table 3.26.

3.9.3.2 Gender Distribution in the Buffer Zone

The males in the study area constitute 50.81% and females constitute 49.19%. The

gender ratio of the study area is 968 per thousand male, very pleasant as compared to

the district Tonk (952) and State Rajasthan (928) according to the Census of India,

2011. In the study area, 13.99% of the population is under 6 years of age.

3.9.3.3 Literacy Profile in Buffer Zone

The average literacy rate of the study area is 68.04% as per Census of India, 2011. The

male literacy is 80.27% with respect to male population and the female literacy is

55.61% with respect to female population. The literacy gap between male & female is

approx. 24.66%. There are 31.96% people in our study area is illiterate.

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Table No. 3.26: Demographic Profile of the Study Area

S.

No.

Village Household Population Literacy Main Worker Marginal Worker Non-worker

Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female

1 Akbarnagar 28 147 69 78 82 51 31 25 25 0 48 11 37 74 33 41

2 Arniya Kankar 338 1485 781 704 653 449 204 473 301 172 345 139 206 667 341 326 3 Arniya Neel 367 2039 1037 1002 980 648 332 563 427 136 172 53 119 1304 557 747

4 Arniya Tiwari 90 499 269 230 216 153 63 224 107 117 32 17 15 243 145 98

5 Bahar 551 2991 1542 1449 1283 896 387 1545 796 749 49 20 29 1397 726 671

6 Balapura 23 216 108 108 131 86 45 7 6 1 86 42 44 123 60 63

7 Bamor 754 3864 1992 1872 2086 1387 699 1142 821 321 485 156 329 2237 1015 1222

8 Baneriya Bujurg 124 621 291 330 276 174 102 334 145 189 62 26 36 225 120 105

9 Banetha 1670 8330 4353 3977 4197 2824 1373 2761 1868 893 849 260 589 4720 2225 2495

10 Baroni 327 1695 835 860 964 583 381 722 371 351 95 36 59 878 428 450

11 Barwas 336 1713 877 836 876 603 273 312 248 64 424 186 238 977 443 534

12 Bhanchi 201 978 509 469 442 334 108 356 195 161 119 38 81 503 276 227

13 Bheewarawas 90 445 220 225 268 153 115 113 107 6 143 21 122 189 92 97

14 Bhojpura 248 1115 575 540 563 370 193 515 284 231 82 21 61 518 270 248

15 Bibolao 131 707 361 346 330 221 109 331 160 171 24 12 12 352 189 163

16 Borda 143 770 398 372 356 256 100 196 129 67 207 49 158 367 220 147

17 Borkhandi Khurd 127 588 316 272 254 187 67 137 96 41 186 67 119 265 153 112

18 Chaukri 119 656 349 307 238 180 58 172 154 18 15 2 13 469 193 276

19 Chhan 542 3224 1775 1449 2034 1346 688 1191 662 529 95 59 36 1938 1054 884

20 Chiroj 449 2217 1124 1093 916 604 312 1123 574 549 18 7 11 1076 543 533

21 Chitani 79 394 203 191 149 105 44 196 97 99 27 8 19 171 98 73

22 Chooli 208 990 530 460 443 342 101 498 239 259 30 20 10 462 271 191

23 Chooriya 98 524 279 245 184 140 44 276 137 139 48 15 33 200 127 73

24 Dakhiya 358 1847 899 948 949 590 359 481 337 144 201 77 124 1165 485 680

25 Danta 377 1671 832 839 1172 691 481 648 320 328 109 29 80 914 483 431 26 Darda Hind 624 3429 1740 1689 1690 1128 562 1225 795 430 288 68 220 1916 877 1039

27 Darda Turki 620 3398 1728 1670 1402 961 441 1214 735 479 399 112 287 1785 881 904

28 Daulat Pura 87 467 244 223 201 149 52 217 118 99 30 5 25 220 121 99

29 Deobarniyan 96 417 226 191 229 154 75 143 85 58 78 29 49 196 112 84

30 Deoli 148 880 460 420 507 350 157 399 221 178 10 2 8 471 237 234 31 Deorawas 504 2326 1181 1145 1205 754 451 833 527 306 425 132 293 1068 522 546

32 Deori 57 328 170 158 142 96 46 193 87 106 1 1 0 134 82 52 33 Devpura 94 428 214 214 162 116 46 244 108 136 22 10 12 162 96 66

34 Dheebroo 61 342 177 165 202 120 82 85 48 37 29 7 22 228 122 106

35 Dhoondiya 202 1186 620 566 607 403 204 465 274 191 36 21 15 685 325 360

36 Dhoosri 90 586 312 274 273 194 79 357 179 178 0 0 0 229 133 96





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37 Dobariya 74 400 220 180 237 171 66 104 103 1 107 6 101 189 111 78 38 Dodwari 393 2174 1113 1061 1089 709 380 745 437 308 510 192 318 919 484 435

39 Fatehganj 160 732 378 354 372 275 97 225 165 60 181 47 134 326 166 160 40 Galod 281 1628 862 766 666 463 203 686 397 289 192 47 145 750 418 332

41 Ganeti 286 1467 732 735 810 516 294 595 323 272 244 74 170 628 335 293

42 Ganoli 142 617 323 294 341 235 106 169 137 32 159 22 137 289 164 125 43 Gola Hera 110 520 254 266 254 163 91 290 129 161 14 11 3 216 114 102

44 Gopalpura 190 1051 542 509 499 351 148 30 23 7 613 301 312 408 218 190 45 Govindpura 5 48 26 22 27 14 13 19 14 5 0 0 0 29 12 17

46 Gudaliya 152 673 356 317 407 265 142 263 147 116 138 68 70 272 141 131 47 Hadi Kalan 359 1929 1087 842 935 647 288 856 540 316 61 28 33 1012 519 493

48 Hadi Khurd 126 693 357 336 328 224 104 358 186 172 14 3 11 321 168 153

49 Harchandera 331 1466 775 691 780 542 238 577 320 257 126 61 65 763 394 369 50 Hatauna 569 2756 1431 1325 1155 814 341 1087 695 392 320 51 269 1349 685 664

51 Hayatpura 73 405 215 190 183 133 50 228 107 121 3 3 0 174 105 69 52 Indokiya 95 618 314 304 361 231 130 151 114 37 154 39 115 313 161 152

53 Isarda 74 375 196 179 151 119 32 145 77 68 92 38 54 138 81 57 54 Islampura Gata 48 347 186 161 177 114 63 209 101 108 2 1 1 136 84 52

55 Jaleri 245 1089 556 533 512 333 179 373 246 127 320 98 222 396 212 184

56 Jamanpura 33 243 134 109 131 100 31 69 59 10 59 3 56 115 72 43 57 Janwali 253 1341 701 640 669 456 213 622 346 276 30 9 21 689 346 343

58 Jebariya 147 790 419 371 343 249 94 409 212 197 4 2 2 377 205 172 59 Jethalya 79 385 213 172 200 139 61 212 116 96 10 4 6 163 93 70

60 Jhonpra 528 2483 1270 1213 1288 883 405 654 613 41 521 44 477 1308 613 695

61 Jola 448 2503 1289 1214 1175 806 369 1206 664 542 101 29 72 1196 596 600

62 Jooniya 413 2080 1070 1010 957 648 309 1007 552 455 42 16 26 1031 502 529

63 Kakraj Kalan 178 970 500 470 413 306 107 496 255 241 28 2 26 446 243 203 64 Kakraj Khurd 95 553 288 265 226 169 57 266 131 135 4 1 3 283 156 127

65 Kalyanpura 62 341 170 171 233 137 96 160 85 75 7 3 4 174 82 92

66 Kankalwar 228 1135 597 538 567 410 157 449 235 214 142 71 71 544 291 253

67 Karanpura 45 238 123 115 152 85 67 89 55 34 1 0 1 148 68 80

68 Karola 238 1006 538 468 417 313 104 213 188 25 245 95 150 548 255 293 69 Kerod 246 1298 676 622 655 442 213 506 306 200 177 54 123 615 316 299

70 Khajooriya 370 1841 938 903 725 517 208 983 485 498 10 5 5 848 448 400

71 Khedooliya 94 512 246 266 151 110 41 282 139 143 0 0 0 230 107 123

72 Khera 69 441 224 217 255 165 90 246 114 132 1 1 0 194 109 85

73 Kishanganj 59 233 113 120 133 91 42 126 62 64 1 1 0 106 50 56

74 Kureda 387 2038 1033 1005 1053 679 374 862 440 422 146 56 90 1030 537 493

75 Lahan 278 1517 792 725 802 518 284 755 381 374 21 12 9 741 399 342 76 Lank 166 938 476 462 484 323 161 456 244 212 49 6 43 433 226 207





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77 Mallapura 73 295 162 133 91 62 29 172 97 75 8 3 5 115 62 53 78 Mandawar 863 4501 2323 2178 1829 1327 502 1429 1138 291 993 133 860 2079 1052 1027

79 Markhera 89 455 232 223 253 157 96 206 115 91 4 2 2 245 115 130 80 Mawasipura 121 545 273 272 191 124 67 167 137 30 116 27 89 262 109 153

81 Meeno Ki Jhonpariyan

139 662 340 322 290 212 78 14 10 4 334 152 182 314 178 136

82 Mehandwas 755 4144 2094 2050 2261 1437 824 1190 807 383 712 225 487 2242 1062 1180

83 Modiyala 286 1492 755 737 703 478 225 682 356 326 50 16 34 760 383 377

84 Mohammad Nagar 118 611 305 306 307 219 88 335 156 179 1 0 1 275 149 126

85 Mohammd Ganj Jageer

28 103 49 54 47 30 17 24 23 1 21 10 11 58 16 42

86 Mor Bhatiyan 329 1513 792 721 740 516 224 683 350 333 32 15 17 798 427 371

87 Morda 230 1057 555 502 597 406 191 554 268 286 2 2 0 501 285 216

88 Morla 551 3229 1634 1595 1359 903 456 1005 651 354 694 223 471 1530 760 770 89 Motooka 178 947 468 479 399 276 123 333 220 113 200 41 159 414 207 207

90 Mumana 181 964 473 491 492 327 165 372 221 151 125 19 106 467 233 234 91 Naharwari 148 845 400 445 450 269 181 118 100 18 230 76 154 497 224 273

92 Naner 534 2937 1531 1406 1390 903 487 651 479 172 623 229 394 1663 823 840

93 Natwara 785 4086 2135 1951 2092 1428 664 1605 925 680 594 211 383 1887 999 888 94 Nawabpura 115 572 293 279 241 181 60 124 112 12 158 18 140 290 163 127

95 Naya Gaon 106 525 254 271 254 178 76 180 117 63 18 7 11 327 130 197 96 Nayagaon 182 944 486 458 518 332 186 173 158 15 271 76 195 500 252 248

97 Nurpur Khera 127 787 436 351 413 289 124 193 179 14 152 33 119 442 224 218 98 Palra 133 826 439 387 417 277 140 380 208 172 15 8 7 431 223 208

99 Palri 169 873 468 405 449 315 134 250 218 32 199 22 177 424 228 196

100 Parana 492 2607 1324 1283 1443 916 527 1124 624 500 200 63 137 1283 637 646 101 Peetawas 71 405 203 202 199 138 61 220 103 117 4 4 0 181 96 85

102 Radhaballabhpura 180 961 481 480 464 312 152 277 133 144 198 102 96 486 246 240 103 Raghunath Pura 44 201 101 100 81 58 23 51 43 8 52 3 49 98 55 43

104 Rahimpura 122 591 283 308 332 191 141 272 156 116 11 6 5 308 121 187 105 Raipura 149 687 383 304 377 278 99 389 201 188 4 2 2 294 180 114

106 Rairampura 17 101 55 46 56 36 20 55 28 27 0 0 0 46 27 19

107 Ramzan Ganj 113 541 270 271 269 195 74 123 115 8 170 29 141 248 126 122 108 Rooppura 165 908 462 446 523 339 184 372 234 138 9 1 8 527 227 300

109 Roopwas 420 1938 1018 920 889 643 246 216 188 28 834 319 515 888 511 377 110 Saddiqpura 19 80 40 40 30 19 11 44 22 22 0 0 0 36 18 18

111 Saheedabad 82 399 193 206 194 120 74 100 77 23 93 6 87 206 110 96

112 Sangarampura 59 429 216 213 258 154 104 201 96 105 21 15 6 207 105 102

113 Sankhana 378 2031 1004 1027 1118 699 419 743 476 267 95 17 78 1193 511 682

114 Sara 102 599 315 284 263 203 60 205 122 83 36 10 26 358 183 175





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115 Sardarpura 78 409 212 197 154 100 54 174 93 81 48 18 30 187 101 86 116 Sarsop 268 979 510 469 356 244 112 29 23 6 562 300 262 388 187 201

117 Sawai Ganj 26 158 86 72 69 52 17 43 42 1 0 0 0 115 44 71 118 Sedri 38 200 99 101 91 67 24 49 35 14 38 3 35 113 61 52

119 Seesola 1082 5356 2729 2627 2709 1804 905 1971 1162 809 467 181 286 2918 1386 1532

120 Shiwar 81 394 192 202 219 140 79 74 54 20 105 33 72 215 105 110 121 Shri Nagar 207 911 433 478 419 284 135 418 204 214 38 19 19 455 210 245

122 Shyopuri 248 1419 705 714 652 435 217 607 311 296 142 31 111 670 363 307 123 Sitaram Pura 1478 7798 4028 3770 4551 2862 1689 2013 1603 410 1032 402 630 4753 2023 2730

124 Sohela 66 416 209 207 182 131 51 265 123 142 19 7 12 132 79 53 125 Solpur 169 896 445 451 401 288 113 430 219 211 34 9 25 432 217 215

126 Sukhpura 111 598 307 291 325 190 135 213 137 76 4 2 2 381 168 213

127 Sureli 635 3268 1896 1372 1812 1357 455 1244 954 290 266 106 160 1758 836 922 128 Suriya 194 998 497 501 498 335 163 329 211 118 285 82 203 384 204 180

129 Talibpura 61 383 210 173 163 115 48 185 101 84 7 5 2 191 104 87 130 Thali 634 3162 1593 1569 1572 1063 509 1379 707 672 169 86 83 1614 800 814

131 Thatha 170 941 484 457 440 307 133 461 232 229 7 3 4 473 249 224 132 Theekariya 376 1936 994 942 966 675 291 916 460 456 121 49 72 899 485 414

133 Thikariya 127 588 312 276 252 186 66 324 170 154 6 4 2 258 138 120

134 Tonk

54744 317723 160091 157632 202957 113798 89159 9141

8 71406 20012 14702 8012 6690 211603 80673 130930

135 Untitana 479 2949 1462 1487 1346 816 530 1238 707 531 93 42 51 1618 713 905

136 Vijaipura 619 3615 1886 1729 1017 786 231 1300 733 567 447 228 219 1868 925 943 137 Wazeerpura Kalan 311 1392 719 673 606 410 196 653 374 279 3 1 2 736 344 392

138 Wazeerpura Khurd 30 159 85 74 82 61 21 80 38 42 12 10 2 67 37 30 Total

89375 497426 252758 244668 291093 173116 117977 15793

9 111488 46451 36004 15020 20984 303483 126250 177233

Source: Census of India, 2011





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3.9.3.4 Occupational Structure in Buffer Zone

Occupational structure of the workforce indicates the economic activity of the region.

The occupational patterns include cultivators, agricultural labourers, and household

industry workers. The work participation rate in the study area is 38.99% in which males

are 50.05% with respect to the male population and females are 27.56% with respect to

the female population. The employment rate in the 10.0 Km. periphery for main workers,

marginal workers and non workers are as follows:

Table 3.27: Employment Rate

S. No. Category Total Male Female

1. Worker 38.99% 50.05% 27.56

2. Non-worker 61.01% 49.95% 72.44%

Total 100% 100% 100%

1. Main Worker 81.44% 88.13% 68.88%

2. Marginal Worker 18.56% 11.87% 31.12%

Total 100% 100% 100%

(Source: Census of India, 2011)

3.9.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY

a) Methodology

The information analyzed for the project has been supported by the extensive site

visits and field observations.

b) Sampling Method

The Social impact assessment is conducted on a target sample; target samples of

people were interviewed selected on the basis of non probability sampling with

access to the nearest habitation to the extent possible. The basis of sample selection

was the nearest habitation to the extent possible from the river bed.

3.9.5 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

a) Educational Facilities

Due to the mining activities in the area, the educational institutions have also come up.

Most of the villages have a Primary School. Following educational institutions have

been observed during site visit:-

i. Government School, NH-12, Bharni Colony, 2.58 km. (SSE).

ii. Jawahar Navoday Vidyalaya, Mahuwa, 0.6 km. (ESE).

iii. St. Joseph School and Polytechnic College, Palri, 2.79 km. (SE).





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iv. Rajeev Gandhi Law College, Civil Line Tonk, 2.25 km. (ESE).

v. Tagore Bal Niketan School, Civil Line, 1.81 km. (ESE).

vi. Government Girls College, Gulzarbag Tonk, 5.11 km. (ESE).

vii. Government College, Bahir Colony Tonk, 1.77 km. (ESE).

b) Religious Places

There are following temples and masques are found in the study area:-

i. Shivalya Temple, Civil Line Tonk, 2.19 km. (SE).

ii. Jain Mandir, Rajban Tonk, 3.36 km. (SE).

iii. Quafla Masjid, Quesala Tonk, 3.28 km. (SE).

iv. Panch Batti Masjid, Subhash Nagar Tonk, 3.17 km. (SE).

v. Annapurna Dungari Ganesh Temple, Dhola Khera, Tonk, 5.15 km. (SE).

vi. Devat Mata Temple, Bharni, 0.5 km. (E).

vii. Gurudwara, Dhuan Kalan, 7.42 km. (SE)

c) Medical Facilities

Following medical facilities are available in the study area:

i. Sadat Hospital, Bahir Colony, Tonk, 2.35 km. (ESE).

ii. Sumit Medicals and Hospital, Subhash Bazar Tonk, 2.84 km. (SE).

iii. Jaipur Eye Hospital, Vikas Vihar Colony, Tonk, 4.28 km. (SE).

iv. Bansal Hospital, Indira Colony, Tonk, 4.93 km. (SE).

v. Agrawal Hospital, Gulzarbag, Tonk, 5.5 km. (SE).

d) Communication and Post Office

Public telephone booths are available in most of the surrounding villages. Nearly every

home has telephone and mobile facility. Head Post Office Tonk 4.2 km. (ESE) is

available.

e) Others

Wells, tabs and hand pumps are sources of drinking water and other domestic

consumption. Tonk (3.5 Km, SE) is the nearest Town city from the core zone. Tonk

(4.0 Km, ESE) is the nearest Railway Station and Jaipur (67.0 km. N) is the nearest Air

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3.9.6 SOCIAL OBSERVATION IN THE STUDY AREA OF THE MINE

� Girl child education is predominantly promoted in the region and is good.

� Personal hygiene and awareness of cleanliness is good.

� Public toilets are missing in public places.

� Animal health care, mainly cattle, improves and keeps up the human health care.

� Government run healths programmes are organized in the villages falling in the study

are.

� Reported by the people that water level is going down in the region.

� Average income in the villages of the study area is between 10,000 to 15,000, per

month where in both husbands and wives earn together. Rs. 5000 – 6000 monthly

expenditure is on food and groceries as one sack of wheat costs Rs. 1600/-. Clothing

is second and medicines are major expenses; hence no saving can be done.

� Electricity supply is available.

� Television and FM radio is the medium of mass communication.

3.9.7 CONCERNED ISSUES IN THE REGION

� Promotion of education among girl students and women are required.

� Job opportunities are limited and bellow standards of living. Women related job

works will encourage status of decision making among them.

� Malnutrition is one of the major bottom line concerns in the villages.

The survey revealed that people appreciated the contribution of the proposed mine in village,

directly in the form of employment and also for various social welfare activities funded through

the Gram Panchayat and Corporation sustainable developments.

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PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – IV–ANTICIAPTED ENVIRONMENTAL

APPLICANT:- PRADEEP KUMAR SETHI IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES



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SECTION –IV

INDEX

4.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................. 107

4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT .......................................................................................... 107

4.2.1 SOURCE ............................................................................................................... 107

4.2.2 IMPACT PREDICTION & MITIGATION MEASURES ........................................... 107

4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................................... 108

4.3.1 SOURCE ............................................................................................................... 108

4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................................. 109

4.4.1 AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTIONS (AQIP) .................................................... 109

4.4.2 DETAILS OF EMISSIONS .................................................................................... 109

4.4.3 AIR QUALITY MODELLING ................................................................................. 112

4.4.2.1 Results and Conclusions .................................................................................... 112

4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 117

4.5.1 SOURCE ............................................................................................................... 117

4.5.2 IMPACT PREDICTION .......................................................................................... 117

4.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES .................................................................................... 118

4.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT .............................................................................. 118

4.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT .................................................................... 119

4.7.1 SOURCES ............................................................................................................ 119

4.7.2 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ............................................................. 119

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4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION

MEASURES

4.1 GENERAL

Depending on the nature of activities and baseline environment status, the impacts were

assessed. The following parameters are of significance in the Environmental Impact

Assessment and are being discussed in detail:-

1. Land Environment

2. Water Environment

3. Air Environment

4. Noise Environment

5. Biological Environment

6. Socio-Economic Environment

4.2 LAND ENVIRONMENT

4.2.1 SOURCE

The river bed mining does not involve any overburden/ waste. Thus, no waste dump

sites are needed. Main aspects are excavation, loading & transportation activities.

4.2.2 IMPACT PREDICTION & MITIGATION MEASURES

Impact Mitigation Measures

� Obstruction in river flow/ course.

� Erosion of channel bed and banks.

� Increase in channel slope.

� Change in channel morphology.

� Impact on stream’s physical

characteristics, such as channel

geometry, bed elevation in stream

roughness of the bed, flow velocity,

discharge capacity, sediment

transportation capacity etc.

� Impact on ecological equilibrium of

riverine regime.

� Mining of minerals will be started from dip side towards rise at the

centre and also laterally in 1.0m slice. Unwanted material or spillage

(if any) will not be stacked by the side of the excavation voids

created. Excavation will be carried out in a manner so that water flow/

course will not be obstructed.

� Mining is to be done leaving safety barrier or offset on both sides and

maximum barrier should be on concave side of river preferably the

flow channel (excavation void created) should be kept straight so as

to help avoid erosion as side cutting or collapsing.

� Safety Zone or Buffer area will be created from the river banks to

minimize the slope instability & erosion and to increase the stability of

structures. These safety zones will not be mined out.

� Quantities will be strictly limited so that sand accumulation rates are

sufficient to avoid extended impacts on channel morphology.

� Mining will be carried out as per approved Mine Plan in scientific and





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systematic way.

� Sand mining will be restricted down to 3.0m below river bed or 1.0m

above the ground water table, whichever less. Therefore, the mining

will not intersect the ground water table.

� Loss of aquatic habitat is minimized because the river bed mining will

be carried only in dry bed which will not disturb the riverine

ecosystem.

� The mine working will remain confined to river bed only and in no

case mining will disturb any surface area outside the river bed which

may affect topography or drainage.

� The mining from river bed will not have any impact on natural

drainage of surrounding area as the excavated sand from river bed is

filled with first heavy flow in river during monsoon season

4.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT

4.3.1 SOURCE

� Dry bed mining;

� No intersection of water table;

� No discharge in the river.

4.3.2 IMPACT PREDICTION & MITIGATION MEASURES


Flow pattern might be changed due to

river bed mining.

By mining activities depth will be

increased which may increase the

flow velocity.

� No diversion is proposed. There will not be any adverse impact

on flow pattern, surface hydrology and ground water regime.

� Mining activities will be restricted to 3.0m depth, which will not

cause much change in flow pattern of the river.

� An offset of 20m will be left from both sides of river, which will

minimize the chances of bank failure.

Change in surface water quality and

ground water quality

� There is no change in surface water quality as river is seasonal.

� Ground water quality will not be affected due to mining activities

as it is restricted to 3.0m depth and the water level is 8.0m below

the surface of river bed.

� A safety zone of 45m around the wells will be created and it will

be left un-mined.

� The mining will not be allowed below the water table.

� Regular monitoring of water samples will be done as

precautionary measures.

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potential as the thickness of the

natural filter materials (sediments) is

reduce causing less infiltration.

3.0m depth or water level whichever is less.

� Mining will be done as per approved Mining Plan and applicable

Rule & Regulation, so that there is no damage on ground water

recharge potential due to sand mining.

Waste Water Discharge � Portable toilets will be used; hence no sewage/ liquid effluent will

be generated. Hence, contamination is not expected due to

percolation.

4.4 AIR ENVIRONMENT

4.4.1 AIR QUALITY IMPACT PREDICTIONS (AQIP)

The major sources of air pollution from the mine are dust generation due to loading &

transportation of mineral and wind erosion of exposed material. In this present study,

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA – 42 series) approved

mathematical equations, have been used to predict emission rates for different

operations in mining including the mineral transportation.

4.4.2 DETAILS OF EMISSIONS

The sources of pollutants were identified. Mineral excavation was identified as area

source emission, loading and unloading of minerals as point source and transportation

routes were identified as line source. Appropriate mathematical equations will be used to

calculate the emission rates for the various mining operations. Due to low sulphur

content in diesel and petrol, the SO2 emission due to vehicular movements was not

considered.

A. Area source emission – Mineral Excavation

Particulars SPM PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 56,00,000 (8,40,000 + 11,20,000 + 11,20,000 +8,40,000 + 11,20,000 +

5,60,000)

Operational Hours per year 3360

Activity rate, t/hr 1667 (250 + 333.3 + 333.3 + 250 + 333.3 + 167)

USEPA Emission Equation in lb/hr 78.4 (s)1.2

/ (M)1.3

0.75[18.6 (s)1.5

/ (M)1.4

] 0.022[78.4 (s)1.2

/ (M)1.3

]

Emission of dust, g/sec 7.845 2.2117 0.17259

Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.00003884 0.00001095 0.000000854

Block B 0.0000295 0.000008315 0.000000649

Block C 0.0000295 0.000008315 0.000000649





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Block E 0.00003884 0.00001095 0.000000854

Block F 0.0000295 0.000008315 0.000000649

Block G 0.00005885 0.00001659 0.000001295

Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.000003884 0.000001095 0.0000000854

Block B 0.00000295 0.0000008315 0.0000000649

Block C 0.00000295 0.0000008315 0.0000000649

Block E 0.000003884 0.000001095 0.0000000854

Block F 0.00000295 0.0000008315 0.0000000649

Block G 0.000005885 0.000001659 0.0000001295

B. Loading of Mineral

Particulars SPM PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 56,00,000 (8,40,000 + 11,20,000 + 11,20,000 +8,40,000 +

11,20,000 + 5,60,000)

Operational Hours per year 3360

Activity rate, t/hr 1667 (250 + 333.3 + 333.3 + 250 + 333.3 + 167)

USEPA Emission Equation in lb/ton 1.16 / (M)1.2

0.75[0.119 / (M)0.9

] 0.019[ 1.16 / (M)1.2

]

Emission of dust, g/sec

Block A 2.3 0.354 0.0437

Block B 3.07 0.471 0.058

Block C 3.07 0.471 0.058

Block E 2.3 0.354 0.0437

Block F 3.07 0.471 0.058

Block G 1.54 0.236 0.0292

Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.0023 0.000354 0.0000437

Block B 0.00307 0.000471 0.000058

Block C 0.00307 0.000471 0.000058

Block E 0.0023 0.000354 0.0000437

Block F 0.00307 0.000471 0.000058

Block G 0.00154 0.000236 0.0000292

Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2

Block A 0.00023 0.0000354 0.00000437

Block B 0.000307 0.0000471 0.0000058

Block C 0.000307 0.0000471 0.0000058





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Block E 0.00023 0.0000354 0.00000437

Block F 0.000307 0.0000471 0.0000058

Block G 0.000154 0.0000236 0.00000292

C. Haulage Emissions (Unpaved) – Transport of mineral from Working Pit to tarred /

village road

Particulars PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 56,00,000 (8,40,000 + 11,20,000 + 11,20,000 +8,40,000 +

11,20,000 + 5,60,000)

Operational hours per day 12

Capacity of each truck 20 T

Total number of trips per day 1000 (150 + 200 + 200 + 150 + 200 + 100)

Lead length per trip, km 3 (two way) 3 (two way)

USEPA Emission Equation, lb/VMT [(k) x [(s/12)^0.9] x [(W/3)^0.45] ]((365-p)/365))

Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/sec/m

Block B, C & F 0.00584 0.000584

Block E 0.00412 0.000412

Block G 0.00309 0.000309

Controlled emission rate, g/sec/m

Block B, C & F 0.004672 0.0004672

Block E 0.003296 0.0003296

Block G 0.002472 0.0002472

D. Haulage Emissions (Paved) – Transport of mineral from village road to end use

Particulars PM10 PM2.5

Quantity, TPA 56,00,000 (8,40,000 + 11,20,000 + 11,20,000 +8,40,000 +

11,20,000 + 5,60,000)

Operational hours per day 12

Capacity of each truck 20 T

Total number of trips per day 1000

Length per trip, km 40 40

USEPA Emission Equation, lb/VMT [[(k) x [(sL/2)^0.65] x [(W/3)^1.5]] - C]((1- (p/1460))

Emission, kg/VKmT 0.05806 0.00851

Emission rate, g/sec/m 0.00136 0.0002

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4.4.3 AIR QUALITY MODELLING

In order to predict the particulate and gaseous emissions, AERMOD Version 7.1.0 model

was used to predict changes in air quality i.e., maximum ground level concentration

(GLC’s) of PM10, PM2.5, NOx and CO due to the proposed mining activity. The inputs

required for the model is: -

� Hourly meteorological data

� Source data

� Receptor data

� Programme control parameters

The GLC’s were predicted for the scenario, with EMP in the mine.

4.4.2.1 Results and Conclusions

The ground level concentrations are computed for 24-hr average. The maximum

ground level concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, NOx and CO from the different mining

activities for study period with EMP are given in table 4.4.2.1 and were observed to

be 17µg/m3, 8.3µg/m3, 11.1µg/m3 and 7.4µg/m3 respectively. The maximum GLC’s

were falling within the pit area/lease area for the given meteorological and

topographical conditions.

Table 4.1: Predicted 24-Hourly Short Term Incremental Concentrations

Pollutant Maximum Incremental GLC’s

PM10 17.0µg/m3

PM2.5 8.3 µg/m3

NOx 11.1 µg/m3

CO 7.4 µg/m3

The combined impact on ambient air quality at different locations within the study area due

to the proposed mining based on the model output for PM10& PM2.5, NOx and CO for the

study period is given in table 4.4.2.2 below. The isopleths of the same are given in Figures

4.4.2.1 to 4.4.2.4 respectively.





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Table 4.2: Total Expected Ground Level Concentrations at different locations in the study area

for study period (post-monsoon season)

Location Ground Level Concentrations of PM10 in µµµµg/m3

Predicted Background (Max.) Total Expected CPCB Standard

Chuli 1.4 48.1 49.5 100

Radhabalapuram 1.4 47.2 48.6 100

Markhera 3.8 47.6 51.4 100

Jebriya 1 48.9 49.9 100

Thikariya 7.6 73.2 80.8 100

Devaliya 1 58.9 59.9 100

Devli 3.8 63.5 67.3 100

Karariya 5.7 54.8 60.5 100

Location Ground Level Concentrations of PM2.5 in µµµµg/m3


Chuli 0.6 25.8 26.4 60


Markhera 1.8 24.3 26.1 60

Jebriya 1 25.2 26.2 60

Thikariya 3.7 41.2 44.9 60

Devaliya 0.6 30.1 30.7 60

Devli 1.8 34.3 36.1 60

Karariya 2.8 28.6 31.4 60

Location Ground Level Concentrations of NOx in µµµµg/m3


Chuli 0.8 14.2 15 80


Markhera 2.5 13.8 16.3 80

Jebriya 0.8 14.5 15.3 80

Thikariya 6.1 19.1 25.2 80

Devaliya 0.8 16.4 17.2 80

Devli 2.5 19.1 21.6 80

Karariya 5 14.6 19.6 80

Location Ground Level Concentrations of CO in µµµµg/m3


Chuli 0.6 332 333 2000

Radhabalapuram 1.2 402 403 2000

Markhera 1.6 413 415 2000

Jebriya 0 785 785 2000

Thikariya 2.5 946 949 2000

Devaliya 0 736 736 2000

Devli 1.6 946 948 2000

Karariya 2.5 758 761 2000





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It is seen from the above table, the GLC’s obtained at various locations for the study

period are well within the CPCB standards (dated 18th November, 2009).

From the above it could be clearly seen that due effective implementation of

various control measures as discussed in the proposed mine, there will not be

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Figure 4.3: Isopleths Showing Predicted Incremental GLC’s of PM10 Figure 4.4: Isopleths Showing Predicted Incremental GLC’s of PM2.5





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Figure 4.5: Isopleths Showing Predicted Incremental GLC’s of NOx Figure 4.6: Isopleths Showing Predicted Incremental GLC’s of CO





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4.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

4.5.1 SOURCE

Main noise generating sources are operation of mining equipments and movements of

vehicles. Transportation activities are the main source of noise production.

4.5.2 IMPACT PREDICTION

To understand the combined effect of these noise levels on the nearby community,

Custic 3.2 (Lakes Environmental – USEPA approved) scientific model has been used to

estimate the noise levels at different distances from the proposed mine site. All the major

noise generating machineries like excavator, tippers/ trucks, loader etc., are considered

in this model. The noise level at various locations due to different sources is calculated

based on the following formula:

Lp2 = Lp1 – 20 log (r2 / r1) – Ae1, 2

Where, Lp1 and Lp2 - Sound Levels at points located at distance r1 / r2 from the source

Ae1,2- Excess Attenuation due to Environmental Conditions.

Combined effects from different sources at various locations are then computed by the

following equation:

Lp (total) = 10 log (10 Lpx/10 + 10 Lpy/10 +10 Lpz/10))

Where,Lpx, Lpy, Lpz are noise pressure levels at a point due to different sources.

The predicted noise levels based on the above analysis in the nearby villages,

considering that there is no attenuation on account of barriers or green belt/plantation

will be as follows:-

Table 4.4: Cumulative Noise Level due to Various Noise Generating Sources

[All values in dB(A)]

Location Max. Existing

Leq (day)

Predicted

Leq (day)

Resultant

Max Leq (day)

Chuli 52.4 32 52.4

Radhabalapuram 52.7 41.9 53

Markhera 49.8 41.9 50.5

Jebriya 53.4 39.4 53.6

Thikariya 50.4 41.9 50.9

Devaliya 54.5 32 54.5

Devli 50.2 39.4 50.5

Karariya 54.5 45.4 55





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From the above, it is clearly seen that there will be no significant impact on the

surrounding community due to noise from the proposed activity.

Further due to natural attenuation effects, by proper green belt development, design/

maintenance of machines, etc., the impact on noise levels will be minimal.

4.5.3 MITIGATION MEASURES


� Noise impact due to mining

activities

� Noise impact due to vehicular

movement

� Auditory impact

� The noise levels from all these sources are periodical and restricted to

particular operation.

� The noise measurement data indicated that present noise levels in the

study area is within the permissible limits of National Ambient Noise

Quality Standards.

� Periodical monitoring of noise will be done.

� No other equipments except the transportation vehicles and excavator for

loading will be allowed.

� Noise generated by these equipments will be intermittent and does not

cause much adverse impact.

� Proper maintenance of all equipments/ machines will be carried out which

help in reducing noise during operations.

� Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and vicinity of river

bank. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust.

� Ear muffs will be provided while working on mining equipments.

� Regular health checkups will be conducted for any such health

implications.

4.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

S. No. Issues Potential Primary Impacts Management

1. Temporary

Road

� Short-term disturbance of habitats

disturbance of wildlife populations from

noise (impacts usually local and short-

term

� Do not cut trees that are larger in diameter

than local regulations permit, or in the absence

of regulations, greater than 90 cm.

� Minimize clearing of vegetation. Leave in place

smaller vegetation, topsoil, root stock, seeds

and endangered or protected species and

species used by local communities for

commercial or subsistence use.

2. Infrastructure � Erosion and changes in surface

hydrology

� Vegetation cleared, disturbing local

� “Minimize the footprint.” Use existing

infrastructure to the extent possible to avoid or

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habitats � In clearing vegetation, use hand-cutting

techniques to the extent possible, thereby

avoiding the use of heavy machinery.

3. Drainage � Erosion and changes in surface

hydrology, causing short- and possible

long-term changes in local habitats.

� Take topography, natural drainage and site

runoff patterns into account. Ensure adequate

drainage away from streams, rivers and other

waterways.

4. Erosion

(topsoil loss)

� Impedes ability of habitats to

revegetate, causing possible long-term

damage to affected area

� Siltation of waterways, with negative

impacts on surrounding environments.

� Take topography, natural drainage and site

runoff patterns into account.

� Ensure adequate drainage.

� Stabilize all slopes, revegetating with native

species to reduce/avoid erosion.

� Break-up compacted surfaces and replace

topsoil, brash, seed source, leaf litter, etc.

5. Traffic � Short-term disturbance of habitats from

traffic; short-term disturbance of wildlife

populations from noise

� Compaction of soils and changes in

surface hydrology

� Killing of local wildlife

� Keep traffic to the absolute minimum

requirements.

� Impose and enforce speed limits and provide

driving guidelines for vehicle operators.

� Treat (water) road surfaces to manage dust.

� Allow only authorized employee access to

site(s) transportation.

Detailed report of biological study is enclosed as Annexure – XIV.

4.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

4.7.1 SOURCES

� Community Demographics

� Improvement in economic profile (Direct and Indirect employment);

� Health Implications;

� Culture and Religion;

� Self –respect and esteem.

4.7.2 IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

S. No. Aspects Impacts Mitigation Measures

1. Habitation � No loss of habitation. � The nearest habitation is beyond 1.0km.

� All necessary measures are being taken,

so that there is no disturbance to the

normal life of persons.

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persons.

� Indirect employment to about 20

persons.

� Income generation of about Rs.

95.84 # lacs per annum.

� Improved income–expenditure

� Improved micro investments-

savings patterns.

� Training will be provided to non workers

and unskilled workers.

� Awareness programme to motivate

people for savings and investment.

#: Proposed manpower [172] * [199] (Calculated at the minimum wage rate per day of semi-skilled, Raj) 280 (approx.

working days) = Rs. 95,83,840/-

3. Health Implications � No health related problems were

reported during the primary

survey.

� No significant health implications

to the workers due to mining

activities

� No sensitive population in the

core zone as well as around 1.0

km from the lease area.

� Regular health camps will be organized

for the local people.

� Adequate number of medical facilities are

situated

There is Government and private hospitals

available at near the mine. The local

villagers in the area have an easy access (at

nominal charges) to the medical and health

centers.

(i) Sadat Hospital, Bahir Colony, Tonk, 2.35

km. (ESE).

(ii) Sumit Medicals and Hospital, Subhash

Bazar Tonk, 2.84 km. (SE).

(iii) Jaipur Eye Hospital, Vikas Vihar Colony,

Tonk, 4.28 km. (SE).

(iv) Bansal Hospital, Indira Colony, Tonk,

4.93 km. (SE).

(v) Agrawal Hospital, Gulzarbag, Tonk, 5.5

km. (SE).

5. Health impacts – on

mental, physical, and

social well being.

The proposed project will not

adversely impact the mental,

physical and social well being. It will

improve the well being of the people

and the area.

Expectations in fair pay, employee care,

social responsibility commitments etc. will be

timely met. Greivance redressal mechanism

is made to handle complaints from the study

area.

6. Loss/gain of self esteem

Less developed areas

like The local residents

have high self esteem

due to the bajri mine and

A rise in the self esteem due to

incresing rate of economic growth in

the region. Higher degree of self

satisfation and contentment.

Imigration in search of employment will be

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associated economic

growth in the region.

7. Loss/gain of view by

study area inhabitants

The project concerned is open cast

mine.

Plantation will be done, Cleanliness will be

maintained in and around the mine

premises.

8. Loss/gain of culture and

religion: It is clearly stated

in as per the Human

Rights, that the obligation

of States is to promote

universal respect for, and

observance of, culture &

religion.

The proposed project a private

sector bajri mine and will follow

universal respect for, and

observance and protection of,

human rights and fundamental

freedoms for all.

The proposed project will promote neither

selective, nor relative, but universal respect

through contribution in various festivities,

equal observance and protection among

employees and societies at large in all CSR

activities.

CSR BENEFITS

9. The proposed project is a

river bed bajri mine and is

providing to their

employees all basic

facilities.

The mine will promote girl child

education, women empowerment,

scholarship to encourage the

student and give donation to built

toilet for sanitation. Community

development will be designed and

programmed by engaging with the

Panchayats and local authorities.

The mine will give boost to local population.

Monetary gains, education, health,

sanitation, water conservation, plantation

and improvement in general environment will

lead to positive growth.

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PROJECT:- BAJRI MINE SECTION – V – ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

APPLICANT:- PRADEEP KUMAR SETHI PROGRAMME



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SECTION - V

INDEX

5.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 123

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE ................. 123

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL ............................................................. 123

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULE ................................................... 125

5.4.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE ......................... 126

5.4.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE ............................ 126

5.5 MONITORING METHODS .................................................................................... 126

5.5.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING .............................................................. 126

5.5.1.1 Workspace Monitoring ........................................................................................ 126

5.5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring .......................................................................... 126

5.5.2 MONITORING OF WATER QUALITY ................................................................... 127

5.5.2.1 Monitoring of Ground Water ............................................................................... 127

5.5.2.2 Monitoring of Surface Water ............................................................................... 127

5.5.3 MONITORING NOISE LEVELS ............................................................................ 127

5.6 CONCLUSION ...................................................................................................... 127





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5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

5.1 INTRODUCTION

Regular monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess

the status of environment during project operation. The knowledge of baseline

conditions, the monitoring programme will serve as an indicator for any deterotriation in

environmental conditions due to operation of the project, to enable taking up suitable

mitigatory steps in time to safeguard the environment. Monitoring is an important as that

of control of pollution since the efficiency of control measures can only be determined by

monitoring.

An impact assessment study is carried over short period of time and the data cannot

bring out all variations induced by the natural or human activities. Therefore, regular

monitoring programme of the environmental parameters is essential to take into account

the changes in the environmental quality.

5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE

Monitoring will conform that commitments are being met. This may take the form of

direct measurement and recording of quantitative information, such as amount and

concentrations of discharges. The objectives of the monitoring are:-

� Very effectiveness of planning decisions;

� Measure effectiveness of operational procedures;

� Conform statutory and corporate compliance; and

� Identify unexpected changes.

5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL

A centralized Environmental Monitoring Cell will be established for monitoring of

important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense importance to

assess the status of environment during mine operation. With the knowledge of initial

parameters, deviations in environmental conditions due to operation of the mine will be

assessed and suitable mitigation steps will be taken to safeguard the environment. The

routine monitoring program will be implemented under the project monitoring as per

CPCB guidelines.

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� The organization and interpretation of the environmental monitoring data to establish

a record of change associated with the implementation of a project or the operation

of an organization.

� The process of verification that all or selected parameters measured by

Environmental Monitoring Programme are in compliance with regulatory

requirements, internal policies and standards, and established environmental quality

performance limits.

� The comparison of project impact predictions with actual impacts for the purpose of

assessing the accuracy of predictions.

� The assessment of the effectiveness of the environmental management system,

practices and procedures.

� The environmental monitoring ad audit work will be carried out by qualified

personnel.

� A summary of non-compliance of the environmental quality performance limits.

� To implement and monitor the control and protective measures based on the EMP.

� To coordinate the environment related activities to the top management within as

well as with outside concerned agencies.

� To provide of health check up of workers and the people living in nearby villages.

� To develop greenbelt in the nearby villages, schools, Govt. offices and transportation

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Figure 5.0: Environmental Monitoring Cell

5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULE

Environmental monitoring schedules will be prepared covering various phases of project

advancement, such as constructional and regular operational phase.

Table 5.0: Environmental Monitoring Programme

S.

No.

Potential

Impact

Parameters for

Monitoring

Frequency of Monitoring Location

1. Air

Emission

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX

and CO

As per CPCB / RSPCB

requirement i.e. 24 hourly

monitoring for one month in each

season except monsoon season.

One location inside

and four outside

2. Noise Spot Noise level recording

Leq (day), Leq (night),

Leq (dn)

Periodic / As per RSPCB norms

i.e. quarterly

One location inside

and four outside

ENVIRONMETAL MONITORING CELL

Air, Noise and Water Environment

Monitoring Locations

Selection of Parameters

Selection of Monitoring System

Equipment Specifications

Frequency Sampling

Analysis Methodology

Statistical Analysis of Results

Comparison with Standards

Adoption of Additional Mitigation

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3. Water

Quality

As per drinking water

standards

Four times in a Year One location inside

and four outside

4. Health Total health parameters Initial Medical Examination (IME)

and Periodic Medical Examination

– Once in a five year as per Mines

Rules, 1955.

All employees

5.4.1 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

As the project is new and the working period will be only for 5 years, therefore, most of

the infrastructural facilities will be temporary. The project will utilize mobile office room,

temporary rest room, portable toilets etc. Hence nominal impact on the environment due

to construction activity is expected.

5.4.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE DURING OPERATIONAL PHASE

During operational phase, dust will be the main pollutant which arises from different

mining activities.

The major attributes which merit regular monitoring based on the environmental setting

and nature of project activities are listed below:

� Source emission and ambient air quality;

� Ground water levels and ground water quality;

� Water and waste water quality;

� Soil quality;

� Noise levels (equipment and machinery noise levels, occupational exposures and

ambient noise levels); and

� Ecological preservation and afforestation.

5.5 MONITORING METHODS

5.5.1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING

5.5.1.1 Workspace Monitoring

The concentration of air borne pollutants in the workspace / work zone environment will

be monitored periodically. If concentrations higher than threshold limit values will be

observed, the source of fugitive emissions will be identified and necessary measures will

be taken as detailed in EMP.

5.5.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The ground level concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and CO in the ambient air will

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causes and appropriate actions will be initiated. Greenbelt will be developed for

minimizing dust propagation.

5.5.2 MONITORING OF WATER QUALITY

5.5.2.1 Monitoring of Ground Water

The monitoring of groundwater is the most important tool to find out the depletion/

increase in level of water table. Water table will be monitored at regular interval to check

the behavior pattern of the water table. It is suggested to collect water samples and

analyze. Records of analysis will be maintained.

5.5.2.2 Monitoring of Surface Water

Samples will be collected from well-mixed section of the river (main stream) and will be

analyzed.

5.5.3 MONITORING NOISE LEVELS

Noise levels in the work zone environment shall be monitored. The frequency will be

once in three months in the work zone. Similarly, ambient noise levels near habitations

will also be monitored once in three months. Audiometric tests will be conducted

periodically for the employees working close to the high noise sources.

5.6 REPORTING SCHEDULES OF THE REPORTING DATA

It is proposed that voluntary reporting of environmental performance with reference to

the EMP will be undertaken.

The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring programmes at site

and data thus generated will be regularly furnished to the State regulatory agencies.

The frequency of reporting will be on six monthly basis to the local state PCB officials

and to the Regional Office of MoEF&CC. The Environmental Audit reports will be

prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory

authorities.

5.7 CONCLUSION

Post Environmental monitoring is an essential step in the EIA process if the predicted

impacts, the efficiency of mitigation measures and the shortcomings of prediction

methods, measures and even regulations are to be verified and EIA practice improved.

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programs, thus improving establishment of the cause effect relationship and the

reporting and communication of environmental data.

The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring programmes at site

and data thus generated will be furnished as per statutory requirements. The frequency

of reporting will be on half yearly basis to the Rajasthan State PCB and to Regional

Office of MoE&F, Lucknow. The Environmental audit reports will be prepared for the

entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory authorities.

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SECTION - VI

INDEX

6.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION ..................................................................................... 130

6.2 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................... 132

6.2.1 RISK ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 132

6.2.2 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS IN BAJRI MINING .................... 133

6.2.3 MITIGATION MEASURES .................................................................................... 133

6.2.3.1 Measures to prevent accidents during loading ................................................. 133

6.2.3.2 Measures to prevent accidents during vehicular movement & transportation133

6.2.3.3 Measures to prevent incidents during Inundation/ Flooding ........................... 134

6.2.3.4 Precautionary Measure for Sudden Release of Water from Upstream Dam ... 134

6.2.3.5 Measures to prevent sudden increase in water level ........................................ 134

6.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................................ 135

6.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS ................................................................. 135

6.4.1 PHYSICAL HAZRADS DUE TO MINING OPERATIONS ...................................... 136

6.4.2 MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................... 136

6.4.3 MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE ................................................................ 137

6.5 REPLENISHMENT STUDY .................................................................................... 139

6.5.1 DANDY - BOLTON EQUATION ............................................................................ 139

6.6 TRAFFIC STUDY ................................................................................................... 141

6.6.1 INDIAN ROAD CONGRESS (IRC) GUIDELINES ................................................. 141

6.6.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AS PER IRC GUIDELINES ................................................ 143

6.6.2.1 Traffic Scenario In Nearby Project Site .............................................................. 143

6.6.3 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT .................................................................................... 144

6.7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) ................................................. 144

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6.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

6.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public Hearing was conducted on 11.06.2014, 02:00 PM at Rajkiya Ucch Prathmik

Sanskrit Vidhyalya, Village – Thikariya, Tehsil – Tonk, District – Tonk, Rajasthan as per

the guidelines of EIA Notification 14th September, 2006 and its subsequent

amendments. This meeting was conducted for the Bajri Mine (Lease area – 2389.36 ha,

Production – 56.0 lac ton per annum), presided by Sh. P. S. Naga, Additional District

Collector; Tonk in the presence of Sh. V. S. Sankhla, Regional Officer, Rajasthan

Pollution Control Board, Kishangardh. Notice for the Public Hearing was published in

“Dainik Bhaskar” & “Hindustan Times” on 06.05.2014.

At the start of the Public Hearing, Regional Officer, Kishangardh Sh. V. S. Sankhla gave

detailed information regarding the provision, objective and importance of Public Hearing.

He also said that the notice regarding the Public Hearing was issued in two newspapers

“Dainik Bhaskar” and “Hindustan Times” 1 month prior on 06.05.2014 and that publicity

regarding the Public Hearing was done by the Project Proponent in the nearby areas.

On behalf of the applicant Shri Pradeep Kumar Sethi, their technical consultant Sh.

Yaswant Boardia (Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd.) gave detailed information of the Bajri

mine to the people present in the hearing.

Thereafter, the Regional Officer and the Chairman of the meeting invited the people

present in the meeting to present their suggestion/objections.

Issues raised during the public hearing and commitment by the Project Proponent along

with time bound action plan is given below:-

Table 6.1: Issues of Public Haring raised

S. No. Name & Address Objections/ Query Answer to the Objection/ Query

1. Sh. Babu Lal Gurjar,

Village – Thikariya.

� Bajri mining should not be done

more than 3.0 meters.

� Agreed and welcomed the suggestion.

� Due to bajri mining, water level

is going down.

� There has been reported decline in water

level all over Rajasthan. This is due to

poor monsoon in last few years, water

level has gone down. However, mining will

be restricted to 3.0 m depth from bed level

or 1.0 m above from the ground water

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2. Sh. Kalu Ram

Prajapat, Village –

Thikariya.

� Anicuts should be constructed

� Plantation should be done

� School at the village which is

upto secondary (10th) should be

promoted and

� A canal for water should be

made

� Suggestions are welcomed and as per

CSR and EMP budgets, action plan will be

prepared and executed in the area.

� 6000 trees every year will be planted.

� The water tank at village will be cleaned

up for drinking water.

3. Sh. Dhanlal Gurjar � That enough plantation should

be done.

� 6000 trees every year will be planted.

4. Sh. Mohan Lal Lodha,


� Due to bajri mining, salinity in

water is increasing and there is

problem with water.

� Bajri mining should be stopped.

Wells water level is becoming

down.

� Due to rain water, houses

flooded with water in the village.

Proper drainage and water tank

should be constructed in village.

� Baseline study was carried out in the

month of October, November and

December’ 2013 and found that water is

non-potable in nature.

� The PP has started mining activity since

January’ 2014 after the order from the

Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

� The present study shows the water quality

was already degraded.

� However, as a part of CSR activity water

filter system will be installed in village

Thikariya and Chuli to provide safe &

adequate drinking water.

� Regular monitoring and analysis of water

samples will be carried out to monitor the

water quality of the area.

� The water tank at village will be cleaned

up for drinking water.

5. Smt. Kajodia Devi,


� Village is having water problem.

� Proper drainage and water tank

should be constructed in village.

� The water tank at village will be cleaned up

for drinking water.


for drinking water.

6. Smt. Ramphool Devi,


� Village is having water problem.

� Village school should be

promoted to secondary (10th)

standard.


for drinking water.

� Promotion of School is under

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Table 6.2: Time Bound Action Plan

S.

No.

Activity Action Undertaken Cost (Rs. In lacs)/ Year Time Schedule

Capital Recurring I II III IV V

1. Drinking Water

facility

Water supply through tanker in villages

Thikariya and Chuli.

-- 1.0

Financial aid will be provided to resume

the water supply by Bisalpur Dam

through existing pipeline in villages

Thikariya.

0.5 --

Construction and maintenance of water

tank in villages Thikariya and Chuli.

Water filter will be provided in the village

Thikriya & Chuli.

1.0 0.10

2. Rain Water

Harvesting

Rain water harvesting structure

(percolation tank) are proposed in the

nearby villages like Thikariya, Arniya

Kedar, Kaririya, Chuli, Talibpura etc.

5.0 0.50

3. Construction &

Maintenance of

Drainage

System

Construction and Maintenance of

Drainage system in the Village Thikariya

with the help of Village Panchyat.

2.0 0.20

4. Assistance to

School

There is a provision of assistance to

local schools, scholarships to students

in CSR activities.

1.5 0.15

5. Plantation Consulting with village Panchayat 8070

number of plantation will be done.

6.2 RISK ANALYSIS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.2.1 RISK ANALYSIS

Risk analysis is the systematic study of uncertainties and risks encountered in various

areas. Risk analysis seek to identify the risks involved in mining operations, to

understand how and when they arise, and estimate the impact (financial or otherwise) of

adverse outcomes. It also defines and analyzes the dangers to individuals, businesses

and government agencies posed by potential natural and human-caused adverse

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6.2.2 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS IN BAJRI MINING

Bajri mining is done by open cast semi-mechanized method. Mining is done only within

the Banas River stretch located near revenue villages of Tehsil & District-Tonk,

Rajasthan. The lease area is 2389.36 ha. There is no land degradation due to mining

activities as mining is done only on river bed surface. There will be no OB or waste

generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. There will be neither any stacking of

soil nor creation of OB dumps. So, no dumping area as well as stock piling area is

required. Therefore, there is no chance of failure of dumps and no slope failure due to

OB dump and stock piling.

However, there are various factors, which can create unsafe working conditions/ hazards

in mining of Bajri (minor minerals) from river bed. The following types of hazards are

identified during the Bajri mining operations:-

1. Accident during sand/mineral loading, transportation and dumping

2. Accident due to vehicular movement

3. Inundation/ Flooding

4. Quick Sand Condition

6.2.3 MITIGATION MEASURES

6.2.3.1 Measures to prevent accidents during loading

The following activities will be done to minimize the risk are:-

a. At the time of loading no person will be there within the swing radius of the

excavator/ JCB.

b. The dumpers/ trucks will stand near the loading equipment and fully braked when the

muck is filled in it.

c. The truck would be brought to a lower level so that the loading operation suits to the

ergonomic condition of the workers.

d. The workers will be provided with gloves and safety shoes during loading.

e. Opening of the side covers (pattas) should be done carefully and with warning to

prevent injury to the loaders.

f. Operations during daylight only.

6.2.3.2 Measures to prevent accidents during vehicular movement & transportation


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b. To avoid danger while reversing the trackless vehicles especially at the embankment

and tipping points, all areas for reversing of lorries should be made man free as far

as possible.

c. The vehicles must be maintained in good repairs and checked thoroughly at least

once in a week.

d. All transportation within the main working will be carried out directly under the

supervision and control of the management.

e. Overloading should not be permitted and the maximum permissible speed limit

should be ensured.

f. The truck drivers should have proper driving license.

g. A statutory provision of the fences, constant education, training etc. will go a long

way in reducing the incidents of such accidents.

6.2.3.3 Measures to prevent incidents during Inundation/ Flooding


a. During monsoon months and heavy rains the mining operations are ceased.

b. There should be mechanism/ warning system of heavy rains and discharges from the

upstream dams.

Inundation of flooding is expected and beneficial for these mines as during this time only

the mineral reserve gets replenished.

6.2.3.4 Precautionary Measure for Sudden Release of Water from Upstream Dam


a. The mining should be done only during the dry season and under strict supervision.

b. Mining activities should be avoided during monsoon season.

c. No go zones should be clearly marked and made aware to the mine workers.

d. Deep water areas must be identified.

6.2.3.5 Measures to prevent sudden increase in water level


a. The mining activities will be restricted to 3m depth from river bed surface.

b. Mining activities will be avoided during monsoon season.

c. Mining will be done as per the approved Mining Plan and it will also be conformed to

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6.3 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

This should deal with action plan for high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence,

flood, inundation in underground mines, fire, seismic activities, tailing dam failures etc.

and emergency plan proposed for quick evacuation, ameliorative measures to be taken

etc. The capability of lessee to meet such eventualities and the assistance to be

required from the local authorities should be described.

� The shallow depth of activities in river bed mining will not involve any high risk

accident due to side falls/collapse.

� The complete mining operation will be carried out under the Management and

control of experienced and qualified Mines Manager having Certificate of

Competency to manage the mines granted by DGMS.

� All the provisions of Mines Act 1952, MMR 1961 and Mines Rules 1955 and other

laws applicable to mine will strictly be complied with.

� During heavy rainfall the mining activities will be closed.

� All persons in supervisory capacity will be provided with proper communication

facilities.

� Proper coordination with Irrigation Department will be maintained so that at the time

of releasing water, if any, from the dam suitable warning/information is given in

advance.

6.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS

Dry- pit mining by open cast method involves dust generation by excavation, loading and

transportation of mineral. At site, during excavation and loading activity, dust is main

pollutant which affects the health of workers whereas environmental and climatic

conditions also generate the health problems.

Addressing the occupational health hazard means gaining an understanding of the

source (its location and magnitude or concentration), identifying an exposure pathway

(e.g. a means to get it in contact with someone), and determination of likely a receptor

(someone receiving the stuff that is migrating).

Occupational hazard due to sand mining mainly comes under the physical hazards.

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6.4.1 PHYSICAL HAZRADS DUE TO MINING OPERATIONS

Following health related hazards were indentified due to riverbed sand mining operations

to the workers:-

1. Light: - The workers may be exposed to the risk of poor illumination or excessive

brightness. The effects are eye strain, headache, eye pain and lachrymation,

congestion around the cornea and eye fatigue.

2. Heat and Humidity: - The most common physical hazard is heat. The direct effects

of heat exposure are burns, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heat cramps; the

indirect effects are decreased efficiency, increased fatigue and enhanced accident

rates. Heat and humidity are encountered in hot and humid condition when

temperatures and air temperatures increase in summer time up to 480C or above in

the river bed mining area.

3. Eye Irritation: - During the high windy days in summer the sand could be the

problems for eyes like itching and watering of eyes.

4. Respiratory Problems: - Large amounts of dust in air can be a health hazard,

exacerbating respiratory disorders such as asthma and irritating the lungs and

bronchial passages.

5. Noise Induced Hearing Loss: - Machinery is the main source of noise pollution at

the mine site.

6.4.2 MANAGEMENT

Particulars Control Measures

Heat & Light � The mine site will have adequate drinking water supply so that workers do not get

dehydration.

� Lightweight and loose fitting clothes having light colors will be preferred to wear.

� Rigorous exercise and more physical activities will be avoided in hot weather.

Noise � Noise exposure measurements will be taken to determine the need for noise control

strategies.

� The personal protective equipment will be provided for each mine workers.

� Supervisor will be instructed for reporting any problems with hearing protectors or noise

control equipment.

� At noisy working activity, exposure time will be minimized.

� Machineries will be labeled with noise levels.

Respiratory � PPE like face mask etc. will be provided during mining activity.

� Periodic medical examinations will be provided for all workers.

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Functional Area No. of Persons Activities Measures

Supervisory 29 Statutory

personnel’s

Supervisors

� Regular Management Training, VTC, updating in

safety measures, Equipment deployment, Safety

and Risk Management.

Transportation 35 Drivers/

operators

� All drivers/ operators to have HMV license;

� Good roads to prevent body vibrations while in

operation.

� Enclosed cabin to protect from noise and dusty

atmosphere;

� Regular water sprinkling on haul roads.

� Provision of dust mask, safety shoes after every six

months interval and helmets after every three years.

� Audiometric testing to be carried out during

periodical medical check-ups.

Mining operations

& Maintenance

83 Excavation Safety shoes, helmets and face mask will be provided;

To protect from heat, shelters will be provided;

Arrangement of drinking water near the working place.

General 25 Cleaning,

Sanitation,

Medical,

Plantation,

Office etc.

IME and PME at regular intervals;

Display of poster’s and directions for safe and unsafe

practices and Do’s and Don’t’s while at work;

Telephone numbers along with name of key

personnel’s will be displayed at conspicuous places on

notice boards for emergencies;

First aid facilities and provision of ambulance at the

Office.

Total 172

6.4.3 MEDICAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

To minimize the health impacts PPE like dust masks, ear plugs/ muffs and other

equipments will be provided for use by the work personnel. All workers will be subjected

to Initial Medical Examination as per Mines Rule 1955 at the time of appointment.

Periodical Medical Examination will be conducted at least once in five years. Medical

camps will be organized. The detail of health check up and periodical medical

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Table 6.3: Medical Examination Schedule

S. No. Activities 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

1. Initial Medical Examination (Mine Workers)

a. Physical Check - up -- -- -- --

b. Psychological Test -- -- -- --

c. Audiometric Test -- -- -- --

d. Respiratory Test

2. Periodical Medical Examination (Mine Workers)

a. Physical Check - up --

b. Audiometric Test --

c. Eye Check - up --

d. Respiratory Test

3. Medical Camp (Mine Workers & Nearby Villagers) --

4. Training (Mine Workers)

Medical Follow ups:- Work force will be divided into three targeted groups age wise as follows:-

Age Group PME as per Mines Rules’ 1955 Special Examination

Less than 25 years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies

Between 25 to 40 Years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies

Above 40 Years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies

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6.5 REPLENISHMENT STUDY

Replenishment Rate is the rate at which sand/ gravel is transported into the river

channel, due to sand extraction. Dandy - Bolton formula is used to calculate the

sedimentation yield which uses catchment area and mean annual runoff as key

determinants to give a yield value.

6.5.1 DANDY - BOLTON EQUATION

Dandy Bolton formula is often used to calculate the sedimentation yield. But use of these

equations to predict sediment yield for a specific location would be unwise because of

the wide variability caused by local factors not considered in the equations development.

However, they may provide a quick, rough approximation of mean sediment yields on a

regional basis for preliminary planning. The accuracy of the sedimentation surveys

varied, ranging from reconnaissance type measurements of sediment deposits to

detailed surveys. Dandy- Bolton determined the combined influence of runoff and

drainage area on sediment yield to compute the sediment yield. They develop two

equations i.e. for run off less than 2 inch and for run off more than 2 inch, which are

given below:-

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For run off more than 2 inches (Q > 2 in):

Where: S = Sediment yield (tons/ mi2/ yr)

Sr = Reference sediment yield value = 1645 tons/ mi2/ yr

Q = Mean Annual runoff (inch)

Qr = Reference Mean Annual runoff = 2 in

A = Net drainage area (mi2)

Ar = Reference Net drainage area = 1 mi2

The calculation of catchment area is based on SRTM data processed using ARCGIS

software. The mean annual rainfall of Tonk district is 566 mm as per Monsoon 2013

Report, Water Resource Department, Govt. of Rajasthan. The total run off which will

contribute in sediment yield will be considered as 75% of total rainfall i.e. 425 mm.

The computations for total annual suspended and bed load sediment yield are given

below:-

Sediment Yield:-

For run off less than 2 inches (Q < 2 in) For run off more than 2 inches (Q > 2 in)

Where:-

Q (in) = Mean Annual run off = 425 mm = 16.71 inch

A (mi2) = Catchment area= 10118.2531 km2 = 3906.65754 mi2

Sediment Yield, S (tonnes/ yr) = 1965 e - 0.055Q [1.43-0.26 log (A)]

S = 1965 e-0.055 x 16.71 [1.43 - 0.26 log (3906.65754)]

S = 15,19,023 tonnes/ year

Thus, 15,19,023 tonnes/ year sediment will be regenerated every year in the catchment

area as replenishment against the quantities mined out. The area 10,118.2531 km2 is

representing the catchment area of the Banas River in Tonk district. The total river

stretches on which mining activities will be carried out in the district is 128.2 km. The

lease area of Piplu mine stretches in a length of around 63.20 km. Therefore, the

sediment yield 7,48,847 tonnes/ year was calculated for the mine. The maximum annual

production is 56,00,000 tonnes/ year. The amount of sediment regenerated every year

will be 7,48,847 tonnes/ year in the catchment area. Therefore, the percentage of

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The hypothetical derivation of replenishment data is not supported by any ground

evidence as the same can be derived only after annual study due to inconsistent rains in

Rajasthan. The derived replenishment data is based on macro-watershed data taken

from satellite imagery with sample ground truthing and annual average rainfall. The data

works out to be around 13.37% which after detailed study will show some divergence.

The data derived is based on SRTM 30 m resolution processed using ARCGIS software

with linear and resolution factors affecting the derivation.

In addition to this, a preliminary replenishment study on River Banas was carried out by

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee on dated 18th

– 19th

June, 2014 by Prof. Z.

Ahmed, Professor, Civil Engineering Department, IIT Roorkee. After this preliminary study,

it has been concluded that “the intervening catchment of the Banas River i.e., from

downstream of Bisalpur dam to the confluence of Banas River with Chambal River shall

contribute sand to the Banas River through soil erosion and replenish the River if the sand

from the river shall be lifted/ mined.” In the light of above observation, a comprehensive

replenishment study is envisaged during the rainy season at least for few continuous

years as the river is seasonal not perennial to understand the pattern and potential of

sedimentation and replenishment.

6.6 TRAFFIC STUDY

A traffic study is an investigation to evaluate a transportation system. The study is a

means of identifying and documenting any deficiencies or improvements both-

operational and physical - necessary to accommodate current or projected traffic

volumes. Traffic impact study can be used to help evaluate whether the development is

appropriate for a site and what type of transportation improvements may be necessary. It

will help:-

� To establish the existing trips/ day without the project activity;

� To understand the increment on the traffic load due to the project activity;

� To know the existing road will sustain or not after the commission of the project.

6.6.1 INDIAN ROAD CONGRESS (IRC) GUIDELINES

Factors for conversion of different type of vehicle into equivalent passenger car unit

(PCU) based on their relative interference value as per Indian Road Congress

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Table 6.4: Recommended PCU Factors for Various Types of Vehicles on Road

Vehicle Type Rural Road Urban Road

Equivalency

factor for PCU

Equivalent PCU factors percentage

composition of vehicle type in traffic

stream

5% 10% and above

Fast Vehicle

Motor Scooter (Two wheelers) 0.50 0.50 0.75

Passenger Car, Pickup Van 1.0 1.0 1.0

Auto Rickshaw 1.0 1.2 2.0

Agricultural Tractor, Light

Commercial Vehicle

1.5 1.4 3.7

Bus or Trucks 3.0 2.2 5.0

Truck Trailer, Agricultural

Tractor – Trailer

4.5 4.0 -

Slow Moving Vehicles

Cycle 0.50 0.4 0.5

Cycle Rickshaw 2.0 0.5 2.0

Hand Cart 3.0 2.0 3.0

Horse Drawn Vehicle 4.0 1.5 2.0

Bullock Cart 8.0 - --

(Source:- IRC 64-1990 & IRC 106-1990)

Level of Service (LOS)

Capacity standards are fixed normally in relation to the Level of Service (LOS) adopted

for design. Six levels of service are recognized commonly designated from A to F.

Considering the need for smooth traffic flow; it is recommended that normally LOS-C be

adopted for design of urban roads. At this level volume of traffic will be around 0.70

times the maximum capacity. Capacity or Design Service volume is the maximum hourly

volume at which vehicle can reasonably be expected to transfers a point or uniform

section of a lane or road way during a given time period. As per IRC 64: 1990 guidelines,

ratio of existing volume of PCU on roads (V) and its capacity (C) with corresponding

level of services (LOS) and their performance is given below:-





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Table 6.5: Referenced V/C Ratio for Level of Service and Performance of the Road

V/C LOS Performance

0.0 - 0.2 A Excellent

0.2 - 0.4 B Very Good

0.4 - 0.6 C Good / Average / Fair

0.6 - 0.8 D Poor

0.8 - 1.0 E Very Poor

(Note: Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990)

6.6.2 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AS PER IRC GUIDELINES

Traffic analysis is carried out by understanding the existing carrying capacity of the

roads near to the project site and the connecting main roads in the area. Then

depending on the capacity of the mine, the number of trucks that will be added to the

present scenario will be compared to the carrying capacity. The roads connect from the

mine site to NH-12. These roads are wide enough to facilitate easy and smooth

movement of heavy duty trucks. During mining operation, there are 80-85 trucks per

hour will be deployed from the mine site. Detail of truck capacity, no. of trucks and

working hours are given below:-

Table 6.6: Working Details

Total Capacity of Mine 5.60 MMTA

Lease Area 2389.36 Ha

No. of Blocks 7 (Blocks- A to G)

No. of Working Days 280 days

Truck Capacity 20 tonnes

No. of Trucks Deployed/ Day 1000 trucks

Working Hours per Day 12 hours

No. of Trucks Deployed/Hr 84 trucks

6.6.2.1 Traffic Scenario In Nearby Project Site

River bed mining is carried out in revenue villages of Tonk tehsil, Tonk district. Mined out

Bajri/ Sand are dispatched to the destination places via village road which finally met to

the highway NH-12. At present, the traffic load at village road and highway are 22 and

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Table 6.7: Traffic Scenario and LOS

Road Vol. in

PCU’s/hr (V)

Capacity in

PCU’s/ hr (C)

Modified

V/C ratio

LOS

Village Road 136 250 0.54 C

NH-12 intersection 183 625 0.29 B

From the above analysis, it can be concluded that the V/C ratio is found to be 0.54 and

0.29 for village road and Highway respectively. So, the Level of Service is C & B

respectively for village road and Highway which is ‘good’ and ‘very good’, as per

classification. Hence, the load on the carrying capacity of the concerned roads is not

likely to have any significant adverse impact due to proposed project.

6.6.3 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The movement of trucks at the mine site will be regulated as per the traffic rules framed

and given below:-

• Driver of the truck will park the vehicle at the ear marked site and report at the site

office /security check post.

• After submission of documents, checking, making entries driver will be given a

TOKEN and directed to report for loading to a particular block/ equipment.

• After the TOKEN is checked and verified, truck will be loaded and allowed to move

out.

• After reaching the truck terminal driver will park the vehicle and report back to the

site office/check post.

• Permit as per rules will be given which will be again checked at the security check

post before the vehicle moves out of the terminal premises.

• Only R.T.O. passed vehicle will be allowed for loading and up to the permissible limit.

• An engineer or supervisor will check the vehicle for brakes and its general condition.

• No gate pass will be given to the vehicle to move out unless covered with tarpaulin.

6.7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

The total capital cost involved in CSR activities will be Rs. 20.0 lacs and Rs. 2.95 lacs as

recurring cost. As a corporate responsibility following measures along with budget

provision (Table 6.6) is proposed for improving the conditions of persons in and around

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Table 6.8: CSR Activities

S. No. Activity Capital Cost

(in lacs)

Recurring Cost

(in lacs)

1. Health Check Up Camps 2.0 0.2

2. Surveillance Programme of the Workers 2.0 0.2

3. Assistance to Local Schools, Scholarships to

Students

1.5 0.15

4. Drinking Water Facilities 1.5 1.10

5 Construction & Maintenance of Drainage water

System

2.0 0.20

6. Rain Water Harvesting 5.0 0.50

7. Vocational Training to Persons for Income

Generation

1.0 0.1

8. Assistance to Self Help Groups 1.0 0.1

9. Construction and Maintenance of toilets for girls/boys

on government schools.

4.0 0.40

Total 20.0 2.95

The detail of villages in which CSR activities will be carried out is given below:-

Block 1st

Year 2nd

Year 3rd

Year 4th

Year 5th

Year

A Chhan Dakhiya Arniyali Mendwas, Nababpura Talibpura, Mohamadpura

B Palara Borda Lahan Ahmadganj Ahmadpura

C Wazirpura,

Malpura

Sheolanpura,

Bakilyapur

Bahir Phulbag Gilod Khurd

D Sarwarabad Sayidabad Jeberiya Kanduliya Sardarpura

E Thikariya Hayatpura Arniyan Tiwar Karola -

F Devli Banchi Dabarniyan Arniyakedar Hayatpura

G Balapura Kariya Mandawar Dhani Mandawar, Raipura Dev Ganj, Chaukri,

Churiya, Kiran Ka Jhonpra

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SECTION - VII

INDEX

7.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................. 147

7.2 EMPLOYEMENT .................................................................................................... 147

7.2.1 Direct Employment .............................................................................................. 147

7.2.2 INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT ................................................................................... 148

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE................... 148

7.3.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ........................................ 148

7.3.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ............................................. 149

7.3 PLANTATION ........................................................................................................ 149

7.4 HEALTH ................................................................................................................. 150

7.5 OTHER BENEFITS ................................................................................................ 150

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7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS

7.1 GENERAL

The demand of Bajri has been rising in the state as a result of rising in construction

activities and development of the proposed project aims to fulfill the supply of Bajri.

Hence, the fine quality of mineral will be used further for development. The sediment in

the form of river bed material (RBM) deposited is of critical importance in civil and other

infrastructural activities. The proposed project lies on the river bed of Banas. The quality

of Bajri is fine and appropriate for the mega infrastructural activities.

The demand for Bajri is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our

country. The mineral is used mainly in the construction activities like buildings, bridges

etc. The requirement for the mineral is always high in the nearby cities and towns.

Therefore, there is always a good demand of the mineral in the domestic market. The

local region demand is increasing; hence newer areas for Bajri reserves are

approached.

The apparent domestic demand for Bajri is estimated at 125 million tonnes by 2013-14

which will rise to 165 million tonnes in 2015-16. The capacity of proposed project is 5.60

million tonnes. Hence, the proposed project aims to fill the demand – supply gap through

optimum allocation and excavation of natural resources required to meet the demand

effectively in the local region.

This will also generate much needed employment to the local people. Economy of the

area will get a boost and there will be overall growth of the region in terms of education,

health, training, transport, automobile, industry. The standard of living accordingly will

also get an upliftment on the positive side.

7.2 EMPLOYEMENT

7.2.1 DIRECT EMPLOYMENT

During the operational phase, about 172 people will be employed directly. Considering

that some of the skilled personnel to be employed for the project will be from outside the

area and unskilled/ semiskilled personnel will be from within the study area, the project

will add to the well being of the area. In addition to the workforce the indirect

employment will also be generated for local persons. It will help in bringing prosperity to

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7.2.2 INDIRECT EMPLOYMENT

The project will also provide some indirect employment to the people of nearby area of

mine site. Some people will get engaged in some pet shops like tea shop, vehicle repair

centre etc. It will also provide some need based opportunity to the local public. The

project will provide following indirect employment to the local people:-

� The Bajri available will provide agency employment in the value chain analysis, for

place utility and retail.

� Transportation and warehousing in the region required to transfer the mineral will

eventually be needed and therefore trucks and jobs in logistical activities will come

up.

� There will be development of externalities for the mine workers petty shops (tea,

repair stations for trucks etc.) as supporting services.

� As there would be vocational training camps and Technical Training of mining to the

regional people, hence there will be potential manpower available for the proposed

and surrounding mines of the Tehsil.

� This would create Indigenous Technologies for sustainable development.

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas.

This will result in following benefits:

� Improvements in physical infrastructure.

� Improvements in social Infrastructure.

� Increase in employment potential.

� Contribution to the exchequer.

� Prevention of illegal mining which will help in sustaining the river and its aesthetic

value.

� Post-mining enhancement of green cover.

7.3.1 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

It is a new project. It will give numerous positive impacts on society such as growth in

schools, hospitals, hotels, transport etc. It will also attract other entrepreneur to establish

their venture in the region.

The project will improve the physical infrastructure of the adjoining areas. This will

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� Improved road communication;

� Strengthening of existing community facilities through the Community Development

Programme;

� Rain water reservoir to augment the water availability for irrigation and plantation;

� Skill development & capacity building like vocational training to persons for income

generation

� Awareness program and community activities, like health camps, family welfare

programs, immunization camp, sports & cultural activities, plantation etc.

7.3.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

There will be some obvious changes in various environmental parameters due to mining

activity. Increase socio-economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities,

infra-structural development, better educational and health facilities.

Following are the benefits in specific area of social domain:-

Socio-Economic:- There will be positive impact in socio-economic area due to

increased economic activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infrastructural

development and better educational and health facilities.

Health Care Facilities:- Company will undertake awareness program and community

activities like health, camps, family welfare camps, AIDS awareness program etc.

Company will spent total Rs 2.0 lacs on health care and allied facilities including Rs 2.0

lacs for health check up camps, Rs 2.0 lacs for Surveillance programme of the workers

and Rs 2.0 lacs for Insurance cover of workers.

Employment Potential:- There is a possibility of creation of direct and indirect

employment opportunities due to working of this mine.

The mine will contribute to the Exchequer of State and Central Government as per

norms.

7.3 PLANTATION

The lease area is in the river bed and devoid of any vegetation. Mining activities will not

cause any harm to riparian vegetation cover as the working will not extend beyond the

offset left against the banks. Plantation will be carried out as social forestry programme

in villages, school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat / State authorities.

Plantation has been proposed on both sides of the roads as greenbelt to provide cover

against dust dissemination. A massive plantation will be done nearby the mine area to

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Native plants like Neem, Pipal, Khejri, Mango and other local species will be planted.

The management will give emphasis on plantation and will also motivate local persons

for plantation during rainy season. This will also increase the consciousness in workers

and near-by villagers for greenery. Fruit trees can contribute towards their financial

gains.

7.4 HEALTH

Periodic medical checkups as per Mines Act / Rules and other social development and

promotional activities will be undertaken. All this will assist to lift the general health

status of the residents of the area around mines.

7.5 OTHER BENEFITS

The other tangible benefits includes metrics and improvements demonstrating process

and system cost savings, compliant inspections and customer audits, faster product

approvals and manufacturing throughput, less rejected material, reduced

nonconformance issues, and more efficient continuous improvement and project

implementation. Intangible benefits include improved staff morale, quick, more accurate

and transparent decision making, increased staff accountability and an enhanced culture

of quality throughout the organization.

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SECTION – VIII

INDEX

8.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 152

8.2 CRITICAL ACTIVITIES FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION ........................................ 152

8.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................... 152

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAMME ......................................................... 155

8.5 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 156





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8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

8.1 INTRODUCTION

A project specific Environmental Management Plan has been formulated subsequent to

an EIA study as per the requisite Terms of Reference to ensure that the appropriate

environmental management practices are followed in compliance with the environmental

legislation.

It has been evaluated that the study area has not been affected adversely with the

proposed activity and likely to get new economical fillip, not only for the study area but

also for the region as a whole.

Environmental Management for the mining activity is discussed for environmental impact

pertains to the operational phase. Even though is reversible in nature all the impacts will

be visible only during operational phase. The EMP will therefore be initiated during

operational phase.

8.2 CRITICAL ACTIVITIES FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

1. Training and Environmental Awareness;

2. Documentation and record keeping;

3. Reporting Procedures;

4. Stakeholder/ Project Proponent engagement;

5. Auditing;

6. Responding to Non-compliance.


S. No. Particular Management Plan

1. Land Environment � Safety zone of about 45m on each side of the rail/ road bridges and 45m

radius around the wells located in the river bed have been earmarked.

Bajri excavation will not be carried out in this zone.

� 20m offset will be left against the banks to protect from side collapse.

� Soil quality will be monitored from strategic locations and analysis will be

done once in every two years.

� To prevent erosion, moving the road or footpath will be kept away from

the river’s edge.

� Care will be taken to ensure that ponding is not formed in the river bed.

2. Water Environment Based on baseline data, corrective measures will be taken.

� Measurement of water level fluctuations to assess impact of mining





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activity on the water table depletion in close proximity of dug wells and

bore wells.

� Rainwater harvesting (percolation tank) has been proposed for

augmenting ground water resources and for arresting/ reversing the

declining trends of ground water levels.

� Water filter system will be installed in Chuli and Thikariya villages to

provide safe & adequate drinking water supply to the villagers.

� To minimize the fluoride content Nalgonda technique will be used in the

prone areas i.e. Village Chuli and Thikariya.

� Regular monitoring and analysis of water samples at strategic locations

will be carried out to monitor the water quality of the area.

3. Air Environment Unpaved Roads

� Water sprinkling will be done for dust suppression.

� Leveling of roads will be done to maintain the uniform speed of the trucks/

tippers.

Paved Roads

� The roads will be maintained.

� Regular cleaning will be done to reduce the chances of road dust to

become airborne.

� Water sprinkling will be done on a fixed stretch of paved road passing

through the villages.

� Adequate transportation routes will be decided to transport the mineral

and will be maintained properly.

� Speed breakers will be constructed to restrict the speed of transporting

vehicles. However, limiting of vehicular speed will be adopted.

Transportation

� The vehicles will be maintained to control the air emissions.

� The speed of the vehicles will be maintained uniform.

� PUC certified vehicles will be used.

� The loaded vehicles will be covered with tarpaulin.

� Over loading will be avoided.

Other Measures

� Personal Protective Equipments like dust mask, ear plugs, ear muffs etc.

will be provided to the persons/ workers.

� Regular monitoring and analysis will be carried out through collection of

air samples from strategic monitoring sites. If the parameters go beyond

the permissible tolerance limits, corrective regulation measure will be

taken.

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to the extent possible when the environment is least sensitive to noise

impact.

� Regular inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment will be

performed to ensure efficiency and worn parts will be replaced.

� Limited numbers of equipments will be used on-site.

� The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and overloading will be

avoided.

� Speed limits will be enforced in relation to road conditions and on-route

communities.

� Road surfaces will be maintained in good condition to reduce tyre noise

and to assure continuous traffic flow to avoid prolonged idling.

� Noise monitoring will be conducted on a regular basis to determine

compliance with noise criteria.

� Personal protective devices i.e., earmuffs and earplugs will be provided to

workers, working in high noise areas.

� Periodical medical checkup will be organized for all workers to check any

noise related health problems.

5. Occupational Health and

Safety

Heat & Light

� The mine site will have adequate drinking water supply so that workers do

not get dehydrated.

� Lightweight and loose fitting clothes having light colors will be preferred to

wear.

� Rigorous exercise and more physical activities will be avoided in hot

weather.

Noise

� Noise exposure measurements will be taken to determine the need for

noise control strategies.

� The personal protective equipment will be provided for mine workers.

� Supervisor will be instructed for reporting any problems with hearing

protectors or noise control equipment.

� At noisy working activity, exposure time will be minimized.

� Machineries will be labeled with noise levels.

Dust Control

� Dust generating sources will be identified and proper control measure will

be adopted.

� Face mask will be provided during mining activity.

� Periodic medical examinations will be provided for all workers.


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the working will not extend beyond the offset left against the banks.

� The lease area is devoid of any vegetation. Hence, It is proposed to

develop social forestry in the approach villages at public places like

School, PHC’s, Panchayat Bhawan with due permission from Panchayat

and in consultation with Forest Department/ local authorities.

� A total of about 8,070 trees of native species along with some fruit bearing

and medicinal trees will be planted at various places in a span of five

years.

The green belt development will be carried out by Project Proponent and

maintenance will be done by the villagers/ NGO’s with their active

participations.

Action plan for Green belt Development is given below:-

Particular Type of

Plant

Species

Total

No. of

Plants

Area of

(Sq. m)

Green Belt

Width (m)

Plant to Plant

distance (m)

Row to Row

distance (m)

Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.

Approach Road 05 1820 45530 15 5 5 3 5 3

School 05 3200 80000 15 5 5 3 5 3

Public Health Center 05 350 8750 15 5 5 3 5 3

Panchyat Bhawan 05 2100 52500 15 5 5 3 5 3

Community Center 05 600 15000 15 5 5 3 5 3

Total 05 8070 201780

7. Socio-Economic Aspect � Direct employment to the local people which help to sustain their

livelihood.

� During the operational phase by the implementation of certain CSR

activities indirect employment will also generate.

� Improved livelihood.

� Training will be provided to the local persons

� Awareness programme will be organized.

8.4 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAMME

The Project Proponent is quite conscious of its responsibility for maintaining clean and a

healthy environment. The management is also keen to modify and make more efficient

measures towards suppression of pollution sources. Adequate fund for Pollution Control

Measures are provided as a part of overall project financing to ensure the availability of

proper treatment facilities. The overall investment in the project is assumed to be Rs

15.0 lacs. This cost will be spending phase wise along with the growth of project. The

breakup of the proposed cost for Environment Management Programme is given as

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Table 8.1: Provision for Environmental Protection Measures

S. No. Description Recurring Cost (Rs. In lacs)

1. Environmental Monitoring (Air, Water, Noise) 3.0

2. Dust Suppression (Water Sprinkling) 4.0

3. Occupational Health and Safety

(Health camps, training etc.)

2.5

4. Green Belt 1.0

5. Environmental Awareness Programme 0.5

Total 15.5

The protection measures will be dynamic and subject to periodic review so that

measures remain effective and appropriate.

8.5 CONCLUSION

Various aspects of mining activities were considered and related impacts were

evaluated. Considering all the possible ways to mitigate the environmental concerns

Environmental Management Plan was prepared and fund has been allocated for the

same. The EMP is dynamic, flexible and subjected to periodic review. For project where

the major environmental impacts are associated, EMP will be under regular review.

Senior Management responsible for the project will conduct a review of EMP and its

implementation to ensure that the EMP remains effective and appropriate. Thus, the

proper steps will be taken to accomplish all the goals mentioned in the EMP and the

project will bring the positive impact in the study area.

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SECTION – X

INDEX

9.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 159

9.1.1 LOCATION OF LEASE AREA .............................................................................. 159

9.1.2 DETAIL OF MINING LEASE ................................................................................. 159

9.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 159

9.2.1 GEOLOGY ............................................................................................................ 160

9.2.1.1 Local Geology ..................................................................................................... 160

9.2.1.2 Physiography ...................................................................................................... 160

9.2.2 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES ...................................................... 160

9.2.3 MINING ................................................................................................................. 161

9.2.4 PRODUCTION DETAILS ...................................................................................... 161

9.2.5 LAND USE PATTERN .......................................................................................... 162

9.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT .............................................................. 162

9.3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................................... 163

9.3.1.1 Land Use .............................................................................................................. 163

9.3.1.2 Soil Quality .......................................................................................................... 163

9.3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................... 164

9.3.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................. 167

9.3.3.1 Meteorology ......................................................................................................... 167

9.3.3.2 Ambient Air Quality ............................................................................................. 167

9.3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................ 168

9.3.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT ................................................................... 169

9.3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................. 170

9.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES AND MITIGATION MEASURES 171

9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME................................................ 173

9.5.1 AIR ........................................................................................................................ 173

9.5.2 WATER ................................................................................................................. 173

9.5.3 NOISE ................................................................................................................... 173

9.5.4 HEALTH AND SANITATION ................................................................................ 173

9.6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES ......................................................................................... 173

9.6.1 PUBLIC HEARING ................................................................................................ 173

9.6.2 REPLENISHMENT STUDY ................................................................................... 174

9.6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT .............................................................. 174

9.7 PROJECT BENEFITS ............................................................................................ 175





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9.8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................................................... 175

9.8.1 LAND USE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................. 175

9.8.2 WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT ................................................................ 176

9.8.3 AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 176

9.8.4 NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT .................................................................. 177

9.8.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY .......................................................... 177

9.8.6 BIOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT ............................................................................. 177

9.8.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT .................................................................. 178

9.10 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................... 178

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9.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

9.1 INTRODUCTION

The proposed mining lease is situated in revenue villages of Tehsil & District – Tonk.

The Letter of Intent has been issued by the Joint Secretary, Administration, Govt. of

Rajasthan vide letter no P.7 (10) Khan/ Group-2/ 2013 dated 05.03.2013 for removal of

Sand (Minor Mineral) from Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah.

The proposed lease area is 2,389.36 ha. (excluding prohibited area). The validity of

lease area is 5 years. The river area spreads in 31 villages of Tonk tehsil. Lease area

was demarcated along the course of the River Banas.

9.1.1 LOCATION OF LEASE AREA

Village Bharni, Mahuwa, Chhan, Amirpurkhera, Arniyanil, Mahendwas, Aminpura,

Talibpura, Mohhamad Nagar, Palda, Borda, Ahmedpura, Lahan, Vazirpura, Tonk,

Saidabad, Sarwadabad, Mehgaon, Shyopuri, Chironj, Thikariya, Devli, Hyatpura,

Arniya Tiwari, Bhanchi, Arniya Kedar, Mandawar, Sawai, Kaririya, Churiya,

Nawabpura.

Tehsil HQ Tonk

District HQ Tonk

9.1.2 DETAIL OF MINING LEASE


1. Name of Project River Bed Sand Mining

2. Location Near revenue villages of Tehsil & District - Tonk, Rajasthan.

3. Lease Area 2389.36 ha. (excluding 1143.89 ha. of prohibited area)

4. Land Type Gair Mumkin Nadi Nallah

5. Latitude &

Longitude

25°59’18.45” to 26°06’46.46”N;

75°38’39.12” to 76°00’5.57” E

6. Toposheet No. 55N/11, 55N/12, 55N/15, 55N/16, 54B/3, 54B/4, 45O/9, 45O/13 & 54C/1

7. Seismic Zone Zone – II as per IS – 1893 (part-1) - 2002

9.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Mining Lease of River Bed Sand Mining in an area of 2389.36 ha. (excluding prohibited

area) is located in revenue villages of Tehsil & District - Tonk. Lease area starts from

Bharni to North East upto Chhan. Aerial distance is around 38.0 Km between the starting





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and end point of the lease area. The Total length of the lease area stretches in the

length of 63.20 Km.

The mineable (proved & probable) reserves are 23.03 MCM with the targeted production

of 20.0 MCM with 4.0 MCMPA production capacities for period of 5 year duration.

Water requirement for the project will be 14.0 KLD; out of which 8.0 KLD for domestic

use and 6.0 KLD for dust suppression.

9.2.1 GEOLOGY

9.2.1.1 Local Geology

Soil/ alluvium varying in thickness from 3.0m to 8.0m and constitutes the top horizons in

the area suitable for agriculture. Banas River meanders through the area exposing the

alluvium and soil at the banks. Hard rock is exposed along the banks in the lease area at

places. Sand is found in the river bed. This bed is presently dry and flows only during the

rainy season. Geological succession of the Tonk district is given in Table 9.1.

Table 9.1: Geological Succession

Era Period Rank Lithology

Quaternary Recent to Sub-recent Alluvium Alluvium soil, Sand dunes, Sand, River,

Gravels and Terraces

Post Delhi Granite, Quartz veins, Pegmatites,

Amphibolites (intrusions)

Proterozoic Delhi Super Group Ajabgarh Group Schist, Phyllite, Marbles & Quartzites

Alwar Group Quartzites, Conglomerate and Schists

Railo Group Dolomite Marble and Quartzites

Achaean Bhilwara Super Group Gneisses, Schists and Migmatites

(Source: - Geology Survey of India, Jaipur)

9.2.1.2 Physiography

The lease area is gently dipping towards east side indicating the flow direction of

river. Highest elevation is 283 MSL and lowest is 249 MSL. The climate of the area is

semi-arid type. The average mean annual rainfall is 622 mm.

9.2.2 GEOLOGICAL AND MINEABLE RESERVES

Geological Reserve : 63.23 MCM

Mineable Reserve : 23.03 MCM

Production : 4.0 MCMPA

Life of Mine : 5 Years





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9.2.3 MINING

The proposed project is confined to dry bed extraction of sand from the river bed. The

operation will be carried out by semi-mechanized method. Lease area allotted is 2389.36

ha. Total length of the area as per the description report stretches in the length of 63.20

km.

The salient features of mode of working as per approved Mining Plan are:-

� Entire stretch of the lease area will be divided in to seven blocks (A to G) for ease of


� The mining will be done by forming only one bench up to 3.0m depth from river bed

or 1.0m above the groundwater table or whichever is less.

� Extraction activities will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream

side.

� Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have

slopes more than 1 in 20.

� Every block will have its own approach roads, which already exists and is well

connected to main highways.

� Light weight excavators will be used for loading of mineral in tippers/ trucks.

� No drilling/ blasting are required as the material is loose in nature. No processing of

mineral will be done.

9.2.4 PRODUCTION DETAILS

The year wise development of mines for the five year will progress as per the table

below:-

Table 9.2: Production Details

[Production (MMTPA), Area (Ha.)]

Year Parameter Block A Block B Block C Block E Block F Block G Total

I Area 20.0 26.66 26.66 20.0 26.66 13.33 133.31

Production 0.84 1.12 1.12 0.84 1.12 0.56 5.6

II Area 20.0 26.66 26.66 20.0 26.66 13.33 133.31

Production 0.84 1.12 1.12 0.84 1.12 0.56 5.6

III Area 26.66 20.0 33.33 20.0 20.0 13.33 133.31

Production 1.12 0.84 1.40 0.84 0.84 0.56 5.6

IV Area 20.0 26.66 26.66 20.0 26.66 13.33 133.31

Production 0.84 1.12 1.12 0.84 1.12 0.56 5.6

V Area 20.0 26.66 26.66 26.66 20.0 13.33 133.31

Production 0.84 1.12 1.12 1.12 0.84 0.56 5.6

Total Area 106.66 126.64 139.97 106.66 119.98 66.65 666.55





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Production 4.48 5.32 5.88 4.48 5.04 2.80 28.0

Length of Lease Area (Km) 18.0 9.0 3.6 7.9 5.7 7.8 52.0

Width of Extraction (m) 59.60 140.6 388.58 134.98 210.47 85.40 59.60

9.2.5 LAND USE PATTERN

The land use for mining and allied purposes is given in Table 10.3.

Table 9.3: Land Use Pattern

S.

No.

Particulars Present Land

Use (ha.)

At the End of

3rd

Year (ha.)

At the end of

5th

year (ha.)

1. Pit Area - 399.93 666.55

2. Safety

Zone

Bridge - - -

Permanent Roads (8 no.) 32.0 32.0 32.0

Wells (20 no.) 15.70 15.70 15.70

3. Infrastructure (Office, Temp. Shelter etc.) - 0.7 0.7

4. Un-worked 2,341.66 1,941.03 1,674.41

Total 2,389.36 2,389.36 2,389.36

9.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

For monitoring the environmental parameters like meteorology, air, water, soil and noise

quality, the monitoring stations have been established at eight locations in the study

area. Additionally one station was selected for surface water sampling. The baseline

data has been collected in the post – monsoon season (October to December’ 2013).

The detail of the sampling locations is given in below Table:-

Table 9.4: Sampling Location Details










Banas River Near Markhera -- -- Surface Water --





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9.3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT

9.3.1.1 Land Use

The land use pattern of the study area based on the latest satellite imagery is given

below:-

Table 9.5: LULC

LULC Class Area (Ha.) Area (%) Area (m2)

Built up

Lease Area 2389.36 1.54 23893600.00

Residential 3984.86 2.56 39848599.25

Industrial 85.65 0.06 856549.87

Transportation - Major Road 222.62 0.14 2226153.96

Total 6682.49 4.30 66824903.08

Agriculture

Agriculture 37390.43 24.04 373904264.88

Current Fallow 75278.89 48.40 752788926.30

Total 112669.32 72.44 1126693191.17

Forest

Reserved Forest 2133.66 1.37 21336646.48

Protected Forest 3796.06 2.44 37960607.27

Plantation 843.53 0.54 8435252.36

Total 6773.25 4.35 67732506.11

Waste Land

Hilly 1112.29 0.72 11122862.99

Gullied Land 1180.06 0.76 11800586.41

Bare Exposed Soil/ Surface 2161.03 1.39 21610250.56

Fallow Land 7873.30 5.06 78732962.71

Barren Land 13024.53 8.37 130245328.34

Total 25351.20 16.30 253511991.00

Water Body

River - Other 2382.74 1.53 23827385.19

Canal 60.26 0.04 602591.19

Water Body 1623.07 1.04 16230705.99

Total 4066.07 2.61 40660682.36

Grand Total 155542.33 100.00 1555423273.74

9.3.1.2 Soil Quality

Soil samples were collected from eight representative sampling locations. The soil

analysis results are given below:-

Color of Soil : Dark Brown

pH : 6.98 to 7.63

Total Organic Carbon : 0.76-0.93 %

Nitrogen as N : 206 - 254 mg/ 100gm

Phosphorus as P : 46 - 72 mg/ 100gm





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Potassium as K : 136 - 198 mg/ 100gm

Boron as B : 0.09 - 0.18 mg/ kg

Copper as Cu : 0.05 - 0.09 mg/ kg.

Iron as Fe : 0.08 - 0.16 mg/ Kg

Zinc as Zn : 4.36 - 5.02 mg/ kg

9.3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Eight ground water samples have been considered in the study area. The analysis

results are presented below:-





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Table 9.6: Status of Ground Water Quality

S. No Parameter Units Drinking Water Standard

IS:10500

Chuli Radhaballabhpura Markhera Jebriya Thikariya Devaliya Devli Karariya

Requirement (Desirable

Limits)

Permissible Limits in

Absence of Alternate Source

1 pH - 6.5 – 8.5 NR 7.86 7.96 7.06 7.65 7.89 7.23 7.89 7.36

2 Color Hazen < 5 < 25 <01 <01 <01 <01 <01 <01 <01 <01

3 Taste - Agreeable - Agreeable

4 Odor - Unobjectionable - Unobjectionable

5 Conductivity mS/cm -- -- 2892 1434 2034 2032 6268 1628 1696 2270

6 Turbidity NTU < 5 < 10 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.8 2.2 1.6 2 2

7 Total Dissolve solids mg/L < 500 < 2000 1876 928 1318 1316 4068 1052 1092 1474

8 Total Hardness as

CaCO3

mg/L < 300 < 600 808 368 600 184 1328 384 416 528

9 Total Alkalinity mg/L < 200 < 600 400 440 360 440 560 380 300 440

10 Calcium as Ca mg/L < 75 < 200 185.6 83.2 131.2 51.2 297.6 102.4 89.6 121.6

11 Magnesium as Mg mg/L < 30 < 100 82.5 38.4 65.2 13.4 140.2 30.7 46 53.7

12 Residual Chlorine mg/L < 0.2 - <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

13 Boron mg/L < 1 < 5 0.024 0.011 0.051 0.008 1.06 0.051 0.012 0.029

14 Chloride as Cl mg/L < 250 < 1000 185.6 134.9 383.4 326.6 1602 205.9 291.1 397.6

15 Sulphate as SO4 mg/L < 200 < 400 82.5 72 99.4 98.8 281.3 122.9 120 117.1

16 Fluorides as F- mg/L < 1.0 < 1.5 1.21 0.96 1.24 1.06 1.68 1.12 1.16 1.26

17 Nitrates as NO3 mg/L < 45 < 100 10 6.3 7.5 7.4 14.5 8.8 6.9 6.9





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18 Phenolic Compounds mg/L < 0.001 < 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

19 Cyanide as CN mg/L < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.006 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

20 Anionic Detergents mg/L < 0.2 < 1.0 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

21 Mineral Oil mg/L < 0.01 < 0.03 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

22 Cadmium as Cd mg/L < 0.01 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.013 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

23 Arsenic as As mg/L < 0.01 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

24 Copper as Cu mg/L < 0.05 < 1.5 0.035 0.004 0.034 0.011 1.36 0.011 0.008 0.071

25 Lead as Pb mg/L < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

26 Manganese as Mn mg/L < 0.1 < 0.3 0.006 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

27 Iron as Fe mg/L < 0.3 < 1.0 0.15 0.12 0.09 0.14 0.16 0.08 0.12 0.18

28 Chromium as Cr6+ mg/L < 0.05 NR <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

29 Zinc as Zn mg/L < 5 < 15 0.036 0.019 0.56 0.021 1.26 0.032 0.019 0.043

30 Aluminum as Al mg/L < 0.03 < 0.2 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

31 Mercury as Hg mg/L < 0.001 NR <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002 <0.0002

32 Selenium as Se mg/L < 0.01 NR < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001

33 E. coli MPN/100ml Absent - Absent

34 Coliform Organisms MPN/100ml <10 -- Nil





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9.3.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT

To assess the baseline status of the air quality in the study area systematic ambient air

quality monitoring has been carried out for criteria pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, NOX, SO2,

CO) at eight representative ambient air quality monitoring stations.

9.3.3.1 Meteorology

The recorded meteorological data for the study period at mine site is given below:-

Table 9.7: Summary of Meteorological Parameters

Month Temperature

(°C)

Relative

Humidity (%)

Rainfall (mm) Wind Speed

(Mile/h)

Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.

October, 2013 38.1 17.4 82.9 15.4 0 0 6.0 < 1.0

November, 20 13 32.7 11.1 93.9 23.2 0 0 6.0 < 1.0

December, 2013 34.2 6.9 98.6 28.6 0 0 8.0 < 1.0

9.3.3.2 Ambient Air Quality

Ambient air quality monitoring has been carried out with a frequency of two days per

week at eight locations covering one complete season i.e. October - December’ 2013.

The summary of these results for all the locations is given below. These are compared

with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control board (CPCB) for rural and

residential zone.

Table 9.8: Ambient Air Quality Status

S.

No.

Criteria

Pollutant

Locations Arithmetic

Mean

Maximum Minimum Standard

Deviation

98th

percentile

CPCB

Standard

1 PM10 Chuli 42.8 48.1 38.3 3 48.1 100


Markhera 43.9 47.6 40.6 1.8 46.1

Jebriya 45.3 48.9 40.8 2.2 48.1

Thikariya 64.1 73.2 54.3 5.1 71.3

Devaliya 50.3 58.9 41.9 4 56

Devli 57 63.5 50.4 4 63.3

Karariya 47 54.8 38.6 4.7 53.6

2 PM2.5 Chuli 22 25.8 19.3 1.7 25 60


Markhera 22.3 24.3 20.2 1.1 24

Jebriya 23.1 25.2 20.2 1.5 25

Thikariya 33.9 41.2 26.3 4.1 39.7





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Devaliya 25.6 30.1 20.3 2.4 29.4

Devli 28.8 34.3 24.9 2.6 32.8

Karariya 24.4 28.6 19.9 2.5 27.9

3 SO2 Chuli 5.2 5.8 4.6 0.4 5.7 80


Markhera 5 5.9 4 0.5 5.6

Jebriya 4.7 5.3 4.1 0.3 5.2

Thikariya 5.7 6.8 5.1 0.4 6.4

Devaliya 5 5.8 4.1 0.4 5.6

Devli 5.7 6.4 4.9 0.4 6.3

Karariya 4.8 5.4 4.3 0.3 5.3

4 NOX Chuli 13.2 14.2 12.1 0.6 14.1 80


Markhera 12.8 13.8 10.6 0.7 13.6

Jebriya 13.2 14.5 11.5 0.9 14.4

Thikariya 16.7 19.1 14.7 1 18.2

Devaliya 14.2 16.4 12.1 1.2 16.2

Devli 16.7 19.1 14.6 1.2 18.3

Karariya 12.5 14.6 8.6 1.5 14.2

5 CO Chuli 301 332 226 21.8 321 2000

Radhaballabhpura 319.3 402 167 43.7 367

Markhera 337 413 216 38.3 382

Jebriya 513 785 215 172.9 737

Thikariya 689.7 946 321 151.5 942

Devaliya 479.8 736 132 174.6 718

Devli 676 946 351 148.4 889

Karariya 558.8 758 186 169 756

9.3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of noise levels at eight

locations in the study area. The noise levels at each location were recorded for 24 hrs.

The results obtained were compared with the national standards and were found to be

within the standards. The collected data are:-





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Table 9.9: Ambient Noise Level Status

Station Name Chuli Radhaballabhpura Markhera Jebriya Thikariya Devaliya Devli Karariya

Monitoring Date

22.10.13 25.10.13 11.11.13 16.11.13 21.11.13 24.11.13 30.11.13 04.12.13

Day Time

7:00 AM 46.6 49.6 40.4 46.5 39.2 43.4 38.5 48.3

8:00 AM 48.3 50.2 41.4 47.8 41.5 47.5 40.1 49.9

9:00 AM 49.9 52.6 44.1 49.4 44.8 50.3 42.6 50.4

10:00 AM 51.5 51.7 46.2 50.2 49.8 52.2 44.8 52.3

11:00 AM 50.6 48.9 47.1 53.4 50.4 54.5 47.8 54.5

12:00 Noon 48.9 46.3 49.5 52.5 49.2 51.2 50.2 53.2

13:00 PM 46.3 44.2 48.2 50.4 46.6 51.8 48.6 51.6

14:00 PM 49.3 46.9 47.6 48.2 45.9 49.2 46.2 50.1

15:00 PM 50.4 48.9 44.2 47.6 47.2 48.3 44.4 48.9

16:00 PM 51.3 50.3 43.4 45.6 48.5 47.2 43.6 49.8

17:00 PM 52.4 51.8 46.2 46.8 49.6 49.5 46.8 50.4

18:00 PM 51 52.7 49.4 51.4 50.1 50.1 49.2 52.6

19:00 PM 48.7 50.4 49.8 52.3 48.3 51 48.4 51.3

20:00 PM 46.3 48.9 46.3 51 44.2 47.2 45.4 48.5

21:00 PM 46.6 49.6 43.4 49.4 42.9 45.5 43.8 43.6

22:00 PM 42.3 46.3 39.5 47.2 41.3 43.2 41.1 41

Maximum 52.4 52.7 49.8 53.4 50.4 54.5 50.2 54.5

Minimum 42.3 44.2 39.5 45.6 39.2 43.2 38.5 41

Day Equivalent

49.4 49.9 46.4 50 47.4 49.9 46.2 50.7

Night Time

23:00 PM 40.8 42.5 38.4 44.1 39.2 41.4 38.2 38.4

24:00 MN 38.5 38.9 36.2 42.5 37.5 39.2 37.8 36.1

1:00 AM 35.6 36.7 36.5 38.2 36.2 37.5 36.2 35

2:00 AM 35 35 35.8 36.4 35.8 35.4 35.8 35.6

3:00 AM 37.9 35.2 35 35.3 35.3 35 35.2 37.3

4:00 AM 38.6 35.6 36.2 35.9 36.2 36.8 34.2 40.5

5:00 AM 39.7 38.9 38.9 37.2 37.6 37.2 36.8 42.6

6:00 AM 42.3 43.5 39.2 43.4 38.5 40.8 37.5 45.8

Maximum 42.3 43.5 39.2 44.1 39.2 41.4 38.2 45.8

Minimum 35 35 35 35.3 35.3 35 34.2 35

Night Equivalent

39.1 39.4 36.8 39.9 36.7 38 36.1 40

9.3.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The study area includes the 138 villages of Tehsil – Tonk, District - Tonk within 10.0 km

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Table 9.11: Socio-Economic Status of the study area


1. No. of villages 138

2. Total Population 4,97,426

a. Male 2,52,758

b. Female 2,44,668

3. No. of Households 89,375

4. No. of Literates 2,91,093

a. Male 1,73,116

b. Female 1,17,977

5. Main Workers 1,57,939

a. Male 1,11,488

b. Female 46,451

6. Marginal Workers 36,004

a. Male 15,020

b. Female 20,984

7. Non-workers 3,03,483

a. Male 1,26,250

b. Female 1,77,233

(Source: Census, 2011)

9.3.6 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Core Zone Buffer Zone

Flora

Grass - 4 Species Grass - 7 Species

Herb - 15 Species Herbs - 31 Species

Shrubs – 5 Species Shrubs - 10 Species

Tree – 5 Species Tree - 21 Species

Fauna

Amphibian - 0 Species Amphibian - 2 Species

Reptiles - 2 Species Reptiles - 6 Species

Avifauna - 10 Species Avifauna - 14 Species

Butterflies - 4 Species

Mammals - 4 Species Mammals - 7 Species

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9.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES AND MITIGATION

MEASURES

The summary of anticipated adverse environmental impacts due to the proposed project

and mitigation measures are given below:-


Land Environment

� Erosion of channel bed and

banks;

� Increase in channel slope;

� Change in channel

morphology;

� Offsets on both the side of bank will be left to prevent the

collapse of sides.

� Excavation will be carried out in a manner so that water flow is

not obstructed.

� No loss of top soil is expected as the sand is exposed in river

bed surface.

� Sand mining will be restricted down to 3.0m below river bed or

1.0m above the ground water table, whichever less. Therefore,

the mining will not intersect the ground water table.

� Dredging will not be resorted for mining of Bajri.

� Quantities will be strictly limited so that sand accumulation rates

are sufficient to avoid extended impacts on channel morphology.

� Mining will be carried out as per approved mine plan in scientific

and systematic way.

� Safety Zone or Buffer area will be created from the river banks to

minimize the slope instability & erosion and to increase the

stability of structures. These safety zones will not be mined out.

Water Environment

� Impairment in riparian

vegetation;

� Change in flow patterns

resulting from modification of

the river bed.

� Offsets on both the side of bank will be left to prevent the

collapse of sides and thereby protecting the riparian vegetation/

flora.

� The bajri mining will be restricted up to 3.0m from the river bed

or 1.0m above the water table or whichever is less. So, it will not

affect the ground water.

� A safety zone of 45.0 m radius is being earmarked for the wells

located in the river bed.

� In the projects, it is not proposed to divert or truncate any part of

the stream. There will not be any adverse impact on surface

hydrology and ground water regime due to this project.

� Sand mining will be done according to guidelines and rules for

proper and scientific method of mining during the period of

extracting the sand. Thus, the project activities will not have any

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and therefore may not have any effect on the recharge of ground

waters or affect the water quality.

� Portable toilets will be used. Sewage generated will be

channelized into septic tank followed by soak pit.

� Continuous monitoring of ground water samples will be done as

precautionary measures.

Air Environment

� Dust will be generated mainly

during excavation, loading &

unloading activities.

� Gaseous pollutants will by

generated mostly by the

traffic.

� It will be ensured that all the vehicles plying in the working zone

are properly tuned and maintained to keep emissions within the

permissible limits.

� At loading & unloading points and transportation routes,

arrangement for water sprinkling will be made to minimize dust

generation.

� In order to predict changes in the air quality, AERMOD version

7.1.0 model was used. The maximum incremental ground level

concentrations of particulate matter PM10 & PM2.5, and gaseous

pollutants NOX & CO from the different mining activities for the

study period (post-monsoon) with EMP were observed to be

17.0 µg/m3, 8.3 µg/m

3, 11.1 µg/m

3 and 7.4 µg/m

3 respectively.

� The resultant will remain within the National Ambient Air Quality

Standards for industrial/ residential areas.

Noise Environment

� Noise due to mining activities.

� Noise due to vehicular

movement.

� The noise levels from all these sources are periodical and

restricted to particular operation.

� The noise measurement data indicated that present noise levels

in the study area is within the permissible limits of National

Ambient Noise Quality Standards.

� Thus, due to natural attenuation effects by proper green belt/

maintenance of machines etc., the impact of noise levels will be

minimal.

Biological Environment

� Impact on biodiversity

� Impact on threatened species

� The core zone does not encompass any threatened flora or

fauna species. However, in buffer zone, Peacock & Chinkara –

Schedule – I species was reported, for which conservation plan

has been prepared.

� Only some common herbs, shrubs and grass will be cleared. So

there will be no impact on the biodiversity.

� About 8,070 local and native species will be planted every year.

� Green belt development with suitable species will enhance the





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biodiversity of the project area.

� Implementation of conservation plan for Peacock will help to

improve population status of that species.

Socio-Economic Environment

� Employment generation

� Health impacts

� Education Facilities

� The mining activity puts negligible change in the socio economic

profile.

� No displacent (0) is proposed due to the bajri mine.

� Approx. 172 local workers will get employment opportunties

alongwith periodical training to generate local skills.

� New patterns of indirect employment/ income will generate.

� Regular health check up camp.

� Assistance to schools and scholarship to children will be

provided.

9.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

9.5.1 AIR

Air quality monitoring will be carried out as per norms of RSPCB and CPCB.

9.5.2 WATER

Regular monitoring of ground water quality will be carried out at suitable locations. Water

samples will be collected four times in a year i.e. Pre - Monsoon, Monsoon, Post -

Monsoon and winter.

9.5.3 NOISE

Noise level will be recorded periodically at mine site near operating machines during day

and night time.

9.5.4 HEALTH AND SANITATION

Periodical medical checkup of workers is being done and medical facility provided.

Toilets and urinals will be provided near the mine site. Drinking water will be made

available to the workers.

9.6 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

9.6.1 PUBLIC HEARING

Public hearing was successfully executed as per the guidelines of EIA Notification 14th

September, 2006 and its subsequent amendments on dated 11.06.2014. Issues raised





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during the public hearing has been properly addressed along the budgetary provision

with action plan has been given in section – VI.

9.6.2 REPLENISHMENT STUDY

Replenishment Rate is the rate at which sand / gravel is transported into the river

channel, which is under examination or subjected to sand extraction. Dandy - Bolton

equations are often used to calculate the sedimentation yield. The formula uses

catchment area and mean annual runoff as key determinants to give a yield value.

These equations include all types of sediment yield (sheet and rill erosion, gully erosion,

channel bed and bank erosion and mass movement).

Thus, 7,48,847 tonnes (13.37% of every year production) sediment will be regenerated

every year in the catchment area as replenishment against the mined out quantities.

9.6.3 RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT

Risk analysis is the systematic study of uncertainties and risks encountered in various

areas. Risk analysts seek to identify the risks involved in mining operations, to

understand how and when they arise, and estimate the impact (financial or otherwise) of

adverse outcomes. It also defines and analyzes the dangers to individuals, businesses

and government agencies posed by potential natural and human-caused adverse

events.

However, there are various factors, which can create unsafe working conditions /

hazards in mining of Bajri (minor minerals) from river bed. The following types of hazards

are identified during the Bajri mining operations:-

1. Accident during sand/mineral loading, transportation and dumping

2. Accident due to vehicular movement

3. Inundation/Flooding

4. Quick Sand Condition

Following procedure will be followed for effective management of any disaster in the

mine.

Step 1: Identification of Disaster risk.

Step 2: Identification of persons at risk

Step 3: Removal of Hazard

Step 4: Evaluation of the risk

Step 5: Control measures to be taken

Step 6: Maintain Assessment records

Step – 7: Review





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9.7 PROJECT BENEFITS

The demand of bajri has been rising in the state as a result of rising in construction

activities and development of the proposed project aims to fulfill the supply of Bajri. The

capacity of proposed project is 4.0 MCMPA, aiming to fill the demand – supply gap.

This river bed sand mining will generate direct and indirect employment. Economy of the

area will get a boost and there will be overall growth of the region in terms of education,

health, training, awareness, transport, automobile, industry, and infrastructure. The

standard of living accordingly will also get an upliftment on the positive side. Plantation

will be carried out as social forestry programme in villages, school and the areas

allocated by the Panchayat / State authorities to improve environment of its surrounding

area.


Environmental Management Plan (EMP) aims at the reservation of ecological system by

considering in – built pollution abatement facilities at the mine site. Some of the major

criteria governing the environmental measures will be adopted.

9.8.1 LAND USE MANAGEMENT

To minimize the adverse effects, the following suggestions have been made.

� Bajri will not be excavated within 45 m of any rail/ road bridge. Safety zone of about

45 m on each side of the bridge has been earmarked. No workings will be extended

in this zone.

� 20 m offset will also be left against the banks to protect side collapse/ scouring and

riparian vegetation

� A safety zone of 45.0 m radius is being earmarked for the wells located in the river

bed.

� Regular visual observations will be made for erosion of river banks. Any irregular or

abnormal condition, if observed will be taken care of. The banks will be revamped

before the monsoon and during the suspension of mining activity.

� Soil samples collected from strategic locations and analysis will be done once in

every two years with regard to poisonous constituents, if any.

� To prevent erosion, moving the road or footpath will be kept away from the river’s

edge.

� Care will be taken to ensure that ponding is not formed in the river bed.





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9.8.2 WATER POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

Some of the control measures adopted for controlling water pollution are as follows:-

� Based on results from monitoring corrective regulatory measures will be taken.

� Measurement of water level fluctuations to assess impact of mining activity on the

water table depletion in close proximity of dug wells and bore wells.

� Rainwater harvesting has been proposed which has been accepted world wide as

cost-effective methods for augmenting ground water resources and for

arresting/reversing the declining trends of ground water levels.

� Regular monitoring and analysis of water samples at strategic locations will be

carried out to monitor the water quality.

� Domestic waste water will be treated by Modular STP and treated water will be used

in dust suppression.

9.8.3 AIR POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

Following mitigation measures are envisaged:-

� The speed of the vehicles will be maintained uniform.

� Regular pollution checks and certification of vehicles will be done.

� Limited number of mine-related vehicle will be maintained on the public roadways to

reduce the traffic to minimize impacts on local people.

� The loaded vehicles will be covered with tarpaulin.

� Over loading will be avoided and free board will be left in the loaded trucks to prevent

spillage.

� The roads will be maintained.

� Regular cleaning will be done to reduce the chances of road dust to become

airborne.

� Water sprinkling will be done on a fixed stretch of paved road passing through the

villages.

� Natural barriers will be developed along the roadside to control the dispersion of dust

particles.

� Fixed transportation routes will be decided to transport the sand and will be

maintained properly.

� The use of unimproved roads will be limited to emergency use only.

� Speed breakers will be constructed to restrict the speed of transporting vehicles.

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� Regular monitoring and analysis will be carried out through collection of air samples

from strategic monitoring sites. If the parameters go beyond the permissible

tolerance limits, corrective regulation measure will be taken.

9.8.4 NOISE POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

The following control measures are to be undertaken to bring down the noise levels:-

� Noise barriers will be constructed to control the noise pollution.

� Noisy activities will be scheduled at normal working hours (day time hours) to the

extent possible when the environment is least sensitive to noise impact.

� Regular inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment will be performed to

ensure efficiency and worn parts will be replaced.

� The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and overloading will not be done.

� Speed limits will be enforced in relation to road conditions and on-route communities.

� Noise monitoring will be conducted on a regular basis to determine compliance with

noise criteria.

� Personal protective equipments i.e., earmuffs and earplugs will be provided to

workers, working in high noise areas.

� Periodical medical checkup will be organized for all workers to check any noise

related health problems.

� Operational noise level status will be displayed on machines to identify the extent of

noise level and to control the exposure times at which worker are exposed to higher

noise levels.

9.8.5 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

� To avoid any adverse effect on the health of the workers due to dust, noise etc.

extensive measures has to be adapted related to safety aspect.

� Regular maintenance and testing all the tools & equipments as per manufacturer’s

guidelines.

� Provision of personal protective equipment to the workers working in the mine.

� Periodical Medical Examination of all workers by medical specialists will be

conducted.


9.8.6 BIOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT

� Mining activities will not cause any harm to riparian vegetation cover as the working

will not extend beyond the offset left against the banks.





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� The lease area is devoid of any vegetation. Hence, it is proposed to develop social

forestry in the approach villages at public places like School, PHC’s, Panchayat

Bhawan with due permission from Panchayat and in consultation with Forest

Department/ local authorities.

� A total of about 8,070 trees of native species along with some fruit bearing and

medicinal trees will be planted at various places in a span of five years.

� The green belt development will be carried out by Project Proponent and

maintenance will be done by the villagers/ NGO’s with their active participations.

9.8.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

� Environmental officer will be responsible to take care the performance of mine on

environmental issues.

� Approx. 172 local workers will be directly and about 20 will be indirectly employed.

� Employment opportunties along with periodical training to generate local skills.

� Local employment will be ensured. On the job training to local people will be given

and periodically upgraded.

� Regular health camps to trace the developments and control any ill-consequences

due to any mining will be done under CSR.

� As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility, it is proposed to spent cost of Rs. 20

lacs with recurring amount of Rs. 2.95 lacs on annual basis for local development

activities in the concerned issues observed in the Chhan, Dakhiya, Arniyali,

Mendwas, Nababpura, Talibpura, Mohamadpura Palara, Borda, Lahan, Ahmadganj,

Ahmadpura, Wazirpura, Malpura, Sheolanpura, Bakilyapur, Bahir, Phulbag, Gilod

Khurd and other villages.

9.10 CONCLUSION

EIA study was performed as per the approved TOR. Various environmental attributes

were studied relating with aspects of mining activities. The related impacts were

identified and evaluated. Considering all the possible ways to mitigate the environmental

concerns Environmental Management Plan was prepared and accordingly fund was

allocated. The EMP has been dynamic, flexible and subject to periodic review. CSR

activities were identified and for its time bound implementation, fund has been allocated.

The project will increase the revenue of the State Govt. as well as it will help in the social

upliftment of the local people. The green belt development programme will help in

increasing the green cover in the nearby areas. Thus, the proposed project is not likely

to affect the environment or adjacent ecosystem adversely. The Senior Management will





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be responsible for the project review of EMP and its implementation to ensure that the

EMP remains effective and appropriate. Thus, the proper steps will be taken to

accomplish all the goals mentioned in the EMP and the project will bring the positive

impact in the study area.

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SECTION – XI

INDEX

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10.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED

Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA of River Bed Sand Mining (Minor Mineral).

I hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the

above EIA.

EIA Coordinator

Name Mr. K. N. Sudershan Rao

Asstt. EIA Coordinator Neha Bhargava

Signature & Date

Period of Involvement 05.03.2013 – 10.02.2014

Contact Information 0141-4013996, 4016996

Functional Area Experts: -

S.

No.

Functional

Areas

Name of the Expert/s Involvement

(Period & Task**)

Signature &

Date

1 AP K. N. Sudershan Rao

Neha Bhargava

� Relevant inventorization

� Prediction of air pollution and its

management.

2 WP Yashwant Bordia

� Relevant inventorization

� Prediction of water pollution and its

management.

� Water balance.

3 SHW Dr. Alok Pandey

Prabhakar Sharma

� Identification of nature of waste,

categorization, and quantity of

generated OB/ waste.

� Prediction of waste pollution and its

management.

4 SE Dr. Arvind Dubey � Secondary data of Census of India,

2001.

� Socio- Economic impact

assessment. Study of the socio

economic and cultural aspects.

5 EB Dr. Yati Kachhawa � Ecological and biodiversity survey

� Identification of species (flora and

fauna).

� Conservation plan for fauna, in case

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of schedule-I.

6 HG Vikrant Mahendran � Hydrogeological survey for

assessing aquifer distribution of the

area

� Water resource evaluation of the

area.

� Pre-monsoon & Post-monsoon

collection of water level & quality

data.

7 GS Vikrant Mahendran � Field Survey for assessing the

regional and local geology of the

area.

8 AQ K. N. Sudershan Rao

Neha Bhargava

� Study of primary data

� Air Quality Modelling and its

interpretation.

9 NV K. N. Sudershan Rao

� Prediction of Noise pollution.

� Mitigation measures

10 LU Vikrant Mahendran � Satellite imaginary.

� Inference

11 RH K. N. Sudershan Rao

� Assessment of risk involved, if any.

� Management plan for safety.

Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization

I, Sunita Mantri, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA of Bajri Mine

(Minor Mineral). I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any misleading information

mentioned in this statement.

****************

Signature

Name Mrs. Sunita Mantri

Designation CMD

Name of the EIA Consultant Organization Enkay Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur

NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date Accredited consultant at S. No. 44 as per List of

Accredited Consultant Organizations

ENKAY GROUP

Registered Office:

24-B, Dadu Marg, Gopal Bari, Jaipur-302001

Ph: 0141-4013996, 4023996 Fax. 0141-4026996

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.enkayenviro.com

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