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Balu/ Sand Mining (Minor Mineral) Category- B2 (M.L. Area- 0.88 ha) with Production Capacity of 8750 Cu.m at

Khasra No: 310 & 313, Usegaon-2 village Tehsil: Chimur, District: Chandrapur (Maharashtra) by M/s. Narendra

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Letter of Intent (LOI) for mining of minor mineral sand has been granted over an area of 0.88 ha in favor of

M/s. Narendra Pundlik Nagrale , Khasra No. 310 & 313 at Usegaon-2 :village Tehsil: Chimur, District:

Chandrapur (Maharashtra). The proposed project is the part of granted LOI for proposed mining lease area is

0.88 ha.

The proposed production capacity of sand is 8750 Cu.m. The lease area lies on riverbed of Uma River in

District- Chandrapur (Maharashtra). Total M.L. area is 0.88 ha which is non- forest land. The proposed

mining project land has been allotted as a single unit for mining of Balu/ Sand throughout the riverbed of

district Chandrapur (Maharashtra). The following special conditions will be applicable for the excavation of

sand minor mineral from riverbed in order to ensure safety of river-bed, structures and the adjoining areas:

Restricted areas for Sand Mining according to new Sand Policy, 2013:

a. In case of Railway Bridge and National or State Highways, the area of 300 m on both sides of the

bridge is prohibited and in case of normal bridge, it is 100 m on both sides.

b. An area at a distance of 50 m from any Public place i.e. cremation ghat or any other religious place.

c. An area of 5 meter from both sides of the river is restricted.

d. Area up to 100 m upstream and downstream from any dam/ weir/ irrigation structure is restricted.

e. Mining up to the depth of 1.80 m is allowed in the areas at a distance of 46-61 m from Flood

Controlling Embankments and up to 2.40 m depth in areas at a distance of 61- 91 m from such

embankments.

f. The level of irrigation outlets must be kept parallel to the level of the river bed i.e. the level of river

bed must not be below the irrigation outlets.

g. Sand mining will not be done around Infiltration well/ Intake wells.

h. If any river releases water for irrigation then in areas of such river, mining will be done only after

obtaining NOC from the Department Water Resources, so that the irrigation system will not be

affected.

Maximum depth of Sand Mining: The maximum depth of sand mining in the river bed will not exceed 3 m

from the un-mined bed or the water level (whichever is low) at any point.

Endowment Period of Sand Ghats: The Endowment period of Sand Ghats is maximum 5 years.

The contractor will be under obligation to carry out mining in accordance with all other provisions as

applicable under the Mine Act, 1952, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957,

Maharashtra Minor Mineral Extraction (Vidarbha Region) Rules, 1966 and Maharashtra Minor Mineral

Concession Rules, 2013.




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Table- 1: Salient Features of the Project

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

Letter of Intent (LOI) for mining of minor mineral sand has been granted over an area of 0.88 ha in favor of

M/s. Narerndra Pundlik Nagrale, Khasra No. 310 & 313 at Usegaon-2 :village Tehsil: Chimur, District:

Chandrapur (Maharashtra). The proposed project is the part of granted LOI for proposed mining lease area is

0.88 ha.

Project Name Balu/ Sand Mining (Minor Mineral) Category- B2 (M.L.

Area- 0.88 ha) with Production Capacity of 8750 Cu.m.

Mining Contract Area 0.88 ha.

Location of mine Village– Usegaon-2, Tehsil- Chimur, District-

Chandrapur (Maharashtra).

Coordinates of Ghat/River

Pillar Latitude Longitude

A 200 25’ 23.25”N 790 26’ 39.02”E

B 200 25’ 23.45”N 790 26’ 39.87”E

C 200 25’ 34.61”N 790 26’ 37.44”E

D 200 25’ 34.39”N 790 26’ 36.59”E

River/Nalla/Nadi/Khad Uma River.

Mineral Sand/ Balu.

Reserves 3092 brass.

Proposed Production Capacity 8750 Cu.m/11 Month.

Project Cost:

Capital Cost Rs. 21.62 Lakhs/-

Running Cost Rs. 1 Lakhs/-

Method of mining Open Cast Manual Method

No. of working days 300.

Water demand (approximate) Total Water Requirement: 2 KLD

Domestic: 1KLD

Dust Supression:0.5KLD

Plantation : 0.50 KLD

Man Power 9 persons.

Nearest Railway Station Chimur (~9.58 km in West direction).

Nearest State Highway/ National Highway Sh-233 Highway (~10.30 km in West direction).

Nearest Airport Chandrapur (~52.68 km in South direction).




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The details of the project proponent and project are given below:

Name of the Applicant Mr. Narendra Pundlik Nagrale

Address of Applicant R/O Bhisi, Chimur, Tehsil- Chimur, District- Chandrapur,

Maharashtra

Name of Mine Usegaon-2 Sand Ghat Quarry

Mineral Balu/ Sand

Area (ha) 0.88 ha.

Status of Project New contract.

2.2 Brief description of nature of the project

The proposed mining contract area is 0.88 ha of Usegaon-2 Balu Ghat of District- Chandrapur (Maharashtra).

It has been proposed to excavate 8750 Cu.m of sand per year from the ghat. The mineral sand will be

replenished in monsoon season every year, as the mining will be undertaken on a rotation basis, in such a way

that excavated areas of previous years mining will act as depository for the post- monsoon season.

2.3 Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country or Region

Sand is used as a construction material worldwide. Sand is used as raw material in construction of building

and infrastructure projects.

In India, mining Industry contributes significantly to its economy. The GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

contribution of mining industry varies from 2.2% to 2.5% only but total industrial sector contributes around

10% to 11%.Even small scaled mining contributes 6% to the entire cost of minerals production. The working

mine contribute in the State’s minerals production and improve the GDP with a positive & important effect on

the region.

2.4 Demand-Supply Gap

As is used as raw material in construction of building and infrastructure projects, the demand is increasing day

by day. In past, demand was not too much but now a days due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, its

demand is increasing with pace of time. At present, demand is more than the supply.

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production

There will be no import for the project. The mining will be continue of open cast manual method by using

spade/Pawda along topography and the excavated mineral will be for domestic market.

2.6 Export Possibility

There are no export possibilities from the proposed mining activity.




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2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets

Domestic Market

The sand excavated will be directly sold in the market.

Export Market

The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real estate and infrastructure

sector etc. There is no possibility of export of sand from this mine.

2.8 Employment Generation (Direct and indirect) due to the Project

Around 9 workers will be employed directly in the proposed project. Transportation is required. Hence jobs

and business opportunities in logistical activities will come up.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any.

Project is a small scale Manual mining project. This project does not have interlink or interdependency on any

other project.

3.2 Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout)

with coordinates.

The lease area is situated near Village- Usegaon-2, Tehsil- Chimur and District – Chandrapur (Maharashtra).

The location of the mine is shown in the figure below.




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Figure- 1: Location map of the Mine Site

3.3 Details of Alternate Sites

This is a sand mining project. No alternate sites were considered as this is site specific project for which LOI

has been granted by State Govt.

3.4 Size or Magnitude of Operation

Production of Sand of 8750 Cu.m is proposed from this mine and mining will be done by opencast manual

method.

3.5 Project description with process details

Method of Mining

Mining activity will be carried out by open cast manual method.

The loading of Sand generated to the tractors will be done by manually & material transported to the

Dealer site.

No OB/ waste material will be produced.




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

Proper benching of 3.0 m height will be maintained.

Roads will be properly made and sprayed by water for suppression of dust.

Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20.

Extraction activities will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream side. This will not

obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in the river course.

Approach roads from this block are as already described earlier will be merging with permanent tar roads

on both sides of the river for transportation of the mineral to final destinations.

Table 2: List of Machinery

S. No. Name of Machinery No.

1. Tippers /Dumpers 10 tonne 50HP 2

2. Tractor 2

3.6 Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing Area of

Final Product/s, mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product

No raw material will be required in the proposed project. The operation involves the excavation of

balu/sand in its existing form and transported to the endusers.

Mineral Production

Months Sand (Cu.m)

11 8750

Source: Mining Plan

3.7 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse

Minerals are generally depleting asset once mined; but minerals like sand will be replenished naturally. Thus a

scientific approach will be taken up for excavation of mineral with systematic method. There will be no OB or

waste generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. But, at the later stage, if any soil or waste will be

obtained during mining, then same will be stored with proper protection and will be used for reclamation

(plantation).




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3.8 Availability of Water, its Source, Energy/Power Requirement and Source

3.8.1 Water Requirement

Thus total water requirement will be 2 KLD. This water will be supplied from old existing borewells in nearby

villages through tankers.

3.8.2 Power

All the activities will be carried out in a manual manner. The material will be excavated and loaded directly

into tractors-trolley etc. by manually. The operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set. So there is no

requirement of power for the proposed mining activity.

3.8.3 Liquid Effulent

No liquid effulent will be generated at the mine site due to the mineral excavation. Only domestic waste water

will be generated from mine office etc. which will be disposed off in septic tank via soak pits.

3.9 EIA Process of the project :

As the project activity falls under Category ‘B2’, Project or Activity 1(a) as per EIA Notification dated

14.09.2006, and latest amendment dated 15.01.2016 .Therefore, no EIA study and Public consulation is

required for the mining project. It requires only appraisal by SEAC/SEIAA Maharashtra /EAC, MoEFCC,

GOI based on Form- I, PFR and Mining Plan.

4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

4.1.1 Nearest Railway Station: Chimur Railway Station (~9.58 km in West direction).

4.1.2 Nearest Airport: Chandrapur (~52.68 km in South direction).

4.1.3 Nearest Highway: SH-233 Highway (~10.30 km in West direction).

Total Water Requirement

(2 KLD)

Dust Suppression

(0.5KLD)

Domestic

(1KLD)

Plantation

(0.50 KLD)




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4.2 Landform, Landuse and Land Ownership

The mining lease is a part of river bed of Uma River, Tehsil- Chimur, District- Chandrapur (Maharashtra).

The proposed activity is to take place in dry part of river bed where the excavated balu sand will be

replenished during rainy season every year and hence there will be no change in land use.

4.3 Topography

The Chandrapur district is located in the far east of Maharashtra state. It is part of Nagpur division. The

district lies the in the eastern part of the Vidarbha region. The Chandrapur district is located between 19.30’ N

and 20.45’ N latitude and at 78.46’ E longitude. The district is surrounded by Bhandara and Nagpur districts at

its northern side, Wardha and Yavatmal districts at its western side, Gadchiroli district on the eastern side

and Adilabad district of Telangana State on the southern side. In the Survey of India degree sheet, it falls in

NOS 55 LF and 56 I M.

4.4 Existing land use pattern and shortest distances from Forests, Water bodies, Eco sensitive areas, etc.

There is no forest land involved in the M.L. area. The entire mining contract lies on Usegaon-2 Balu Ghat

River bed of Uma River.

4.5 Existing Infrastructure

The site has no existing infrastructure, except for connecting road for transportation.

4.6 Geomorphology and Soils

Chandrapur district can be divided into two physiographic regions i.e., plane region in valleys of Wardha,

Penganga and Wainganga Rivers and Upland Hilly Region. The plane region is made up of widely spread and

flat terrain occurring mostly along Wardha River. In Wainganga valley flat terrain exhibits rolling topography

with residual hills in the southern part, while in the northern part (Brahmapuri taluka) wide alluvial flood

plains are observed. In Penganga valley, flat terrain covers very little area in south western part of the district.

The upland hilly region lies between Wardha and Wainganga rivers comprising parts of Warora, Chandrapur,

Mul and Brahmapuri talukas. The south western part of the district in Penganga basin and covering parts of

Rajura and Chandur talukas exhibit hilly topography. The entire area of the district falls in Godavari basin.

Wardha. Wainganga and Penganga are the main rivers flowing through the district. These three rivers along

with their tributaries rise in the upland within the district and drain the entire district.

Different types of soils are observed in the district and each type supports a well defined cropping pattern of

totally different types. The soils of Wardha and Wainganga valleys are most fertile. The different types of soils

occurring in the district are locally called as Kali, Kamhar, Morand, Khardi, Wardhi, Retari, Bardi and

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Pandhari. Out of above Morand is the most common soil occuirng in the district and is suitable for irrigation

due to its loamy texture, whereas on Wardhi soil paddy growing areas are observed in parts of Brahmapuri,

Chimur and Nagbhid talukas.

4.7 Environmental Settings (Secondary Sources)

4.7.1 Physiography and Drainage

Physical setting of Maharashtra is simple with dominant plateau character. Major part of Maharashtra consists

from lava, in other words entire region rests on a basaltic base. The Sahyadri, stands as the major physical

backbone, narrow strip of coastal low land in the west; a vast eastward sloping plateau, which drained by

major rivers, their basins and northern mountains, hilly region are the basic physiographic characteristic of the

Maharashtra.

The drainage system of the major rivers in the district is mostly of sub-parallel type and the tributaries

drainage pattern tends to be sub-rectangular type. The river systems are young with a small drainage area and

westerly seasonal regime. Five major rivers forms part of the westerly flowing river system originating from

Sahayadri hill ranges and emerging in Arabian Sea.

4.7 .2 Climatic condition and Rainfall

The Climate of the district is characterised by a hot summer and general dryness throughout the year except

during the south-west monsoon season, i.e., June to September. The temperature rises rapidly after February

till May, which is the hottest month of the year. The mean daily maximum temperature during May is 42.8°C

and the mean daily minimum temperature during December is 12.2°C.

The normal annual rainfall (1901-1992) varies from about 1200 to 1450 mm.

(Source: District Groundwater Brochure CGWB).

4.7 .3 Administrative Set-up

Administrative headquarter is at Chandrapur. There are 15 tehsils namely, Chandrapur, varora, Bhadravati,

Chimur, nagbhid, Bramhapuri, sawli , Sindewahi, Mul, pobhurna, Ballarpur, Korapana rajura, Gondpimpri,

and Jivati. There are 847 gram panchayats.

4.7.4 Economy

Rice is the primary crop of the district. Chandrapur ranks fourth in rice production within the State. Wheat is a

marginal crop in Chimur. Sorghum is also produced to a certain extent. Cotton is grown in the Wardha River

basin. Sesame is also harvested on a large scale in this district.

Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS) is the largest power station in the country, with the capacity

to produce 2340 MW - 25% of the State’s power. It is the first power station in the country to get the Greentech

Award. The district is home to Ballarpur Industries (BILT), one of the world’s 100 largest and India’s largest

paper manufacturers. Chandrapur district is also famous for its cement industry and houses the largest number of




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cement factories in the State.

Since coal is abundant in the district, thermal power from coal is a major industry in the district. The power

stations at Durgapur and Ballarpur together produce 1840 MW power. Pottery making is another significant

business in the towns of Chandrapur and Bhadravati. A factory in Bhadravati manufactures war equipment. Rice

mills provide employment to many across the district. Silk-yarn industry is coming up in Nagbhid and Savali

talukas. The water pitchers here are famous. Visapur in Nagbhid taluka has a factory for making plywood from

wood. The State’s first iron and steel plant is being proposed in Chandrapur. PVC pipe and refrigerators are

manufactured at Warora. The other places that also have industrial estates include Chandrapur, Ghuggus and

Mul.

With more than 21% of the total population in Chandrapur district being tribal, the district has been given the

special status of a tribal district. The Kolamb tribal (also known as the Kolam) live mostly in the forest and

mountainous regions. The Pardhan tribe also occupies this region. Madiya Gond, a tribe given the special status

of a primitive tribe by the Central government, also occupies this region.

4.7.5 Demography

As per census 2011, Chandrapur district had a population of 2,204,307, which was 1.96 percent of the population

of the Maharashtra state. The district population density was 193 inhabitants per square kilometre (500/sq. m).

Between 2001 and 2011, the district population grew by 6.43 percent. Females numbered 1,080,473 and males

1,123,834. For every 1,000 males, there were 961 females. 80.01 percent of people in Chandrapur district were

literate.

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning Concept

Open cast Mnaual mining method will be adopted for sand mining. Mineral excavated will be used for meeting

the huge demand of construction material like coarse and fine aggregate required in building construction and

infrastructure works, road material for construction and maintenance of roads / highways.

5.2 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical and Social)

Adequate infrastructure facilities are available in the vicinity of mine contract area and due to the mining

activities; no extra infrastructure over and above the existing infrastructure is required except for the creation of

approach road from riverbed to link roads from different blocks of mining.

5.3 Amenities/Facilities

Mines Office, Workshop etc. : Proper site services such as First Aid, Rest Shelter, and Drinking Water will

be provided to the mine workers.




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Rest Shelter : Rest shelter along with first-aid station complying with all the provisions of Mines Rules will

be provided by the project proponent.

Water Supply : Water will be supplied for human consumption, dust suppression and for plantation.

Power Supply : The mine will work in day time only, so no lighting arrangement will be required.

Transport of Men and Material : Employee will report to the duty on own means. The material from the

mine will be transported by trucks / tippers / tractor trollies.

Communication : Mobile phones will be used for communication.

Security Arrangements : Appropriate security arrangement will be made.

5.4 Population projection

The project will employ most of the workers from nearby villages except for supervisory staff. Thus there will no

increase in population due to the project. However, few people from other areas may migrate in this area for

employment and business opportunities.

5.5 Land Use

The mining contract area 0.88 ha is part of Uma river bed on Usegaon-2 Balu Ghat falling in Chandrapur

district, Maharashtra. There is no forest land in the contract area. The area so excavated will get filled up due to

sediment inflow during flooding/heavy rain fall in the river bed. The ultimate land use of the mine contract area

will not change after systemetic and scientific mining closure.

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area)

No industrial area is proposed.

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area)

As the local people will be given employment, no residential area/ housing is proposed.

6.3 Green Belt

The green belt will be developed as per approved eco-friendly mine contract plan and as per CPCB guidelines.

The project proponent will also develop greenbelt in the premises of the schools, hospitals and also carry out the

avenue plantation in the vacant areas along roads. The greenbelt will be developed by planting 40 No. of saplings

per year. Indigenous species with the consultation of the State Forest Department will be planted and maintained.




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Table 3: Greenbelt Programme

Year No. of saplings to

be planted

Survival

(80%)

Species Place of Plantation

I 40 30 Neem, Peepal,

Mango, Shisham,

Khajoor, Amaltas,

Babool, Gulmohar,

etc.

Along the roads, Along the river banks in

schools and public building and other

social forestry programme.

6.4 Social infrastructure

Road facility (existing roads will be maintained regularly)

Employment opportunity

Medical camps

Social awareness camps

Donations to schools

Secondary employment opportunities

Formation of self help groups for the women in nearby villages

6.5 Connectivity

From the contract area, an unmetalled road joins a metalled road which further joins the nearest highway.

6.6 Drinking Water Management

Mine workers will be provided RO Water for drinking purchased from the market.

6.7 Sewerage System

No sewerage system is proposed. However for sanitation purpose portable toilets will be made available.

6.8 Industrial Waste Management

Not applicable.

6.9 Solid Waste management

There will be no OB or waste generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. But, at the later stage, if any soil

or waste will be obtained during mining, then same will be stored with proper protection and will be used for

reclamation (plantation).

6.10 Power Requirement and Supply/Source.

All the activities will be carried out manually .The operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set hence

there is no power requirement for the proposed activity.




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7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R and R) PLAN

There is no human settlement within the mine contract area. No human settlement will be disturbed due to the

mining activity. So, no Rehabilitation and resettlement is proposed.

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE and COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion.

The project will commence once Environmental Clearance and other necessary certificates are obtained from the

respective departments.

8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the Project

Total capital and running cost of the project is approximately Rs.21.62 & 1 Lakhs respectively.

8.3 Fund Provision for EMP Measures

Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of environment protection

measures:

S. No. Particulars Cost (in Rs.)

1. Dust Suppression 10,000

2. Green belt and maintenance 10,000

3. Haul road maintenance 10,000

4. Monitoring cost 20,000

Total 50,000

8.4 Corporate Social Responsibility

As a corporate responsibility following measures along with budget provision is proposed for improving the

conditions of persons in and around the project area:

S.No. Description Amount (in Rs.)

1. Vocational training on:

Fire and Safety

Health and Safety

Awareness programme on cancer and aids

15,000

2. Sanitation (Ladies toilets) and Drinking water facilities 10,000

3. Health checkup camps 15,000

Total 40,000




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9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environmental Management Plan details the environmental quality control measures which are proposed for this

project to achieve the annual production capacity of 8750 Cu.m of Sand (Minor Mineral). The environmental

management plan includes all preventive as well as mitigation measures to minimize impact on environment for

the mined out sand.

9.1 Land Use Pattern

Envisaged mining operation will be carried out in the River bed. This will be dry bed mining. There will be no

mining activities when there is flow of water in the working zones. During rainy season, the activities will be

stopped, if there is flow in the river.

Besides resource extraction, following activities will be kept in view:

a) Protection and restoration of ecological system

b) Prevent damages to the river regime

c) Protect riverine configuration such as bank erosion, change of water course gradient, flow regime etc.

d) Prevent contamination of ground water

Safeguard Measures

While carrying out mining activity following measures will be taken:

Mining activities will be carried out only in dry bed. No in stream mining will be practiced.

Identification of river stretches for mining will be completed.

There will be no mining near the banks. This is to protect the bank erosion and river migration.

Mineral Sand from river will be restricted to a maximum depth of 3.0 m from the existing bed level.

This is for safety and sustainability.

As the lease area is quite large and long in length, systematic extraction will be carried out to prevent

seasonal scouring and enhanced erosion.

Extraction will be carried out in a manner that there is no obstruction to flow of water, if any, during

rainy season.

Mining on the concave side of the river channel should be avoided to prevent bank erosion. Similarly

meandering segment of river will be selected to prevent natural eroding banks and to promote mining

on natural building (aggrading) meanders component

There is no generation of OB/ waste material. No backfilling has been proposed in the excavated zone. River

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9.2 Air Pollution Control

Air Pollution: Emission of gases and dust takes place due to movement of vehicles. Spraying of water and

plantation along the road side prevents the spread of dust. Plantation also acts as barrier for restricting pollution.

Impact on air environment has been assessed taking in to consideration the proposed production and increase

emissions. The sources of air pollution are given below:

Operation of mining machinery/ loading operations.

Transportation of mineral.

Wind erosion from barren area and river bed.

Air pollutants released during production can be checked by:

Dust suppression system/ water spraying would be adopted at mine working and loading points.

Excavation operations to be suspended during very strong wind conditions.

Afforestation will be carried out for control of dust.

Plantation with wide canopy trees along approach road will help in dust suppression.

Persons to be provided with dust mask and other personal protective equipments particularly during

summer months and dust storm periods.

Transportation

Regular water spraying on haulage roads during mineral transportation by water sprinklers,

Avoid over loading of tippers and consequent spillage on the roads,

Mineral carrying trucks will be effectively covered by tarpaulin to avoid escape of fine dust to

atmosphere.

Air quality will be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone.

Controlling of NOx level

The source of NOx is due to vehicular emission. This can be controlled by proper maintenance and servicing of

vehicles. Only P.U.C. certificated vehicles will be permitted.

9.3 Water Pollution Control

9.3.1 Surface and Ground Water Management

There is no surface water body within the mining lease area. Thus, there is no localized /concentrated

contamination of water from the mining in area.

The proposed working are far above the general ground water table. No toxic minerals substances and tailing

pond located in the area. Thus quality of ground water will not pollute.

The mining does not have any impact on topography and natural drainage of surrounding area.




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9.3.2 Waste Water Management

No waste water will be generated from the mining activity of mineral as the project only involves extraction of

sand.

9.3.3 Domestic Sewage Water Management

Domestic waste water will be disposed in soak pits via septic tank

9.4 Noise Pollution Control

There is no drilling and blasting for mineral extraction. Noise pollution due to transportation will not cause any

problem to the inhabitants of this area because there is no human settlement in close proximity to the link roads

in lease area. Effective steps will be taken to keep the noise level well below the DGMS prescribed limit of 85

dBA.

Noise control is achieved by the following:

Proper care and maintenance of the equipments will be carried out.

Personal protective equipments will be provided to the workers.

9.5 Solid waste Management

There will be no OB or waste generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. But, at the later stage, if any soil

or waste will be obtained during mining, then same will be stored with proper protection and will be used for

reclamation (plantation).

9.6 Socio Economic Improvement

It is proposed that the lessee will spend for social development of the local residents. Under social development

of the area, the lessee will donate part of his profit to provide drinking water facility, books to the poor student

of the local school and medicines in the local hospital for treatment of the poor people and other social work.

In the recruitment process of the organization, local people will be given preference.

Most of the deserving candidates have already been absorbed.

The management will recruit the skilled and semiskilled workers from the nearby villages thus increasing the

social status of the villagers.

The management will contribute for the overall economy and social development of the area.

9.7 Details of Health Checkup and Insurance of all the Employed Persons

All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule, 1955 both at times of appointment and

at least once in five years. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance of all employees as per

the rules will be carried out.




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9.7.1 Fund Provision for Rehabilitation

It is proposed to rehabilitate and restore the environment. The contractor shall deposit/pay an amount equal to

2% of the due contract money along with installments towards the ‘Separate Corpus fund’.

10. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (RECOMMENDATIONS)

Project will create direct and indirect employment opportunities within the surrounding region. Unit will use

good faith efforts to employ local people from the nearby villages depending upon the availability of skilled

and un-skilled man-power surrounding the project site.

In this proposed mining project workforce of non-technical and technical persons are required. Migration of

highly education and skilled experience will result in increase of literacy in the surrounding villages.

Assessment of the potential socioeconomic benefits during mining focused primarily on work force

requirements, acquisition of supplies, and the temporary increased demand for services related to the mining

project like food, housing, communications, law enforcement, medical care, local transportation etc. Due to

these, additional revenue to local suppliers for required products and services related to the construction and

operation phases of the project will generate.

Thus, mining activities will provide numerous new, although temporary, work opportunities for both skilled

and unskilled labor, as well as contribute significantly to the local economy.

Additional government revenue expected from royalty, taxes, duties and other fees.

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