Sangrah Lime Stone Mine

Environmental Impact Assessment

&

Environmental Management Plan For

Sangrah Limestone Mine (*DRAFT REPORT*)

Area 8.05.55 Ha (Non Forest), Village Sangrah, Tehsil - Renukaji at Sangrah,

District - Sirmour, State - Himachal Pradesh, India.

khasra nos. 2433/2363/1979/14/2 & other , Topo sheet No. 53 F/6,

Latitude 304112.53 to 304124.15 & Longitude 77269.2 to 772622.98

Purpose: - Environment Clearance for Production of 81053 MT/Year of Limestone

DECEMBER, 2013

Prepared by :- K.P. Agrawal & Team of Experts

WOLKEM CONSULTANCY SERVICES

(A Division Of Wolkem India LTD.)

Accredited BY QCI NABET for Mining of mineral

(Open cast & Underground ) category A , Sr. in

the QCI/NABET list 164 as on 5th

December ,2013

NABL:- Wolkem India Limited, Certificate No T

2016 Issue date 06/06/2013 & Valid until

05/06/2015

E- 101, Madri Industrial Area, Udaipur,

Pin No. 313003 ,Rajasthan

Phone No. 294-6452067, FAX : 294-2491826

E-mail:- [email protected]

Mobile No. 09829100193

Lessee :

Shri Virender Kumar Walia

Village & Post Dadahu, Tehsil

Renukaji at Sangrah ,District

Sirmour ,Pin Code -173025,

Himachal Pradesh

E Mail [email protected]

Phone No :- 01702223995

Mobile No :- 9418023995

V.K. Walia, SANGRAH MINES & MINERALS,Mine owners, Traders and suppliers (limestone of all qualities)

VPO Dadahu Distt. Sirmour(H.P) Head office- 254/1, Chauhan Ka Bag, Nahan, Distt-Sirmour (I--J..P.)-173001

Phones- 01702-222953, 224456 Fax-223995

UNDERTAKING

1. I, Virender Kumar Walia, the applicant for Sangrah Limestone Mine, Khasra No.

2363121.63121071197911 & others over an area of 8.05.55 hectares for mineral(s) -

Limestone in villagt:(s} - Sangrah, 1 ehsil- Renuka ji at Sangrah, District-Sirmour State-

Himachal hereby undertake that EIA IEMP study has been conducted by Wolkem

consultancy services , A division of Wolkem India Limited, Udaipur accredited by QCI -

NABET for Mining of mineral (open cast & underground ) category "A" Dated

1810612013 (QCI List No 168 dated 5th November,2013) with my knowledge and consent

which is binding on me in all respects.

2. I, Virender Kumar Walia the applicant for Sangrah Limestone Mine, Khasra No.

236312163121071197911 & other over an area of 8.05.55 hectares for mineral(s) -

Limestone in village(s)- Sangrah, Tehsil- Renuka ji at Sangrah, District-Sirmour State-

Himachal hereby undertake that follow up actions against Terms of reference given by

MoEF vide letter No. J-1101518612012-IA.II(M) dated 5th November 2013 have been

initiated and replies accordingly incorporated in this documents on EIAIEMP.

3. I, Virender Kumar Walia further undertake that Environmental Impact assessment &

Environmental Management Plan submitted is in full consultation with me & onus of

submitting the correct & factual information I data contained in EIA report rests with

me. If at any stage it is observed I brought to the notice of the ministry that the

contents of the EIA report pertaining to this project are at variance with the stipulated

procedure, I shall be fully responsible for it.

f {![!!;---' Place: Sirmour Vi render Kumar Walia

(Applicant}

Wolkczm Consultancy Services A division of Wolk..o\ '3

For & on behalf of Wolkem Consultancy Services

K.P. Agrawal Sr. Vice Pres1dent Mining & Environment

"Wolkem House",E-101, Mewar Industrial Area, Madri Udaipur (Raj) India- 313004 Tel.- +91 294 2494 600 to 002 ; Fax No.~ +91 294 2494 608

Environmental Impact Assessment & Environment Management Plan

For Sangrah Limestone Mine

Village- Sangrah, Tehsil Renukaji, at Sangrah, Dist. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh

INDEX

S.No. Details of the project Page No

1 Action taken report on Terms of Reference i-viii

2 Executive Summary of project in English language ix-xxiii

3 EIA/EMP Report 1-106

4 Annexures

5 Plates

CONTENTS

S. No DESCRIPTION PAGE No.

1.0.0 CHAPTER I - Introduction 1-4

1.1.0 Purpose of the project 1

1.2.0 Identification of project and project proponent 1

1.3.0 Profile of the project proponent and background 1

1.4.0 Brief description of the project 1-2

1.5.0 Importance to the country 2

1.6.0 Infrastructure facilities 2-3

1.7.0 Environment Impact Study 3

1.8.0 Objectives of Environmental Management Plan 3

1.9.0 Legal status of project 3-4

1.10.0 Steps for preparation of EIA/EMP 4

2.0.0 CHAPTER II - Project Description 5-19

2.1.0 Type of project 5

2.2.0 Need of the project / use of the mineral 5

2.3.0 Location 5

2.4.0 Topography & Drainage pattern 5

2.5.0 Geology 6-7

2.6.0 Exploration 7

2.7.0 Method of estimation of reserves 7-8

2.8.0 The grade-wise reserves of limestone 8-9

2.9.0 Mineral Beneficiation 9

2.10.0 Mining 9-12

2.11.0 Drilling & Blasting 12-13

2.12.0 Conceptual Mining Plan 13-14

2.13.0 Land use 14-15

2.14.0 Reclamation 15-16

2.15.0 Stacking of Mineral Rejects and Disposal of Waste 16-17

2.16.0 Extent of mechanization 18

2.17.0 Utilities & proposed site facilities 18-19

3.0.0 CHAPTER III - Description of the Environment 20-58

3.1.0 Introduction 20

3.2.0 Methodology 20

3.3.0 Study area at a glance 20-22

3.4.0 Topography & Drainage 22

3.5.0 Meteorology 22-23

3.6.0 Ambient Air Quality 23-25

3.7.0 Noise Environment 26-38

3.8.0 Water Environment 38-41

3.9.0 Land Environment 42-43

3.10.0 Soil Environment 43-44

3.11.0 Biological Environment 44-50

3.12.0 Socio Economic Environment in core zone & buffer zone 50-58

4.0.0 Chapter-IV - Anticipated Environment Impacts and Mitigation Measures 59-83


4.2.0 Air Environment 59-64

4.3.0 Noise & Vibration 64-68

4.4.0 Water Environment 68-70

4.5.0 Land Environment 70-73

4.6.0 Solid Waste Management 73

4.7.0 Afforestation programme 74-75

4.8.0 Biological Environment 75

4.9.0 Socio-Economic status 75-76

4.10.0 Disaster Management Plan 76-77

4.11.0 Environmental Risks 77

4.12.0 Occupational risks and arrangements proposed 77-79

4.13.0 Impact on health 79

4.14.0 Safety 79

4.15.0 Environmental Impact Matrix 80-83

5.0.0 CHAPTER V - Analysis Of Alternatives (Technology & Site) 84-85

5.1.0 Analysis of alternatives (Technology & Site) 84-85

6.0.0 CHAPTER VI - Environmental Monitoring Programme 86-87

6.1.0 Monitoring schedule and parameters 86

6.2.0 Health Environmental & Environmental monitoring schedule 86-87

6.3.0 Equipments for Environment restoration plan 87

6.4.0 Data Analysis & Reporting Schedule 87

6.5.0 Organization 87

7.0.0 CHAPTER VII - Additional Studies 88-95

7.1.0 Public consultation 88

7.2.0 Social impact assessment and R & R action plans 88

7.3.0 Risk assessment and safety management plan 88-95

8 .0.0 CHAPTER VIII - Project Benefits 96-97

8.1.0 Improvement in physical infrastructure 96

8.2.0 Improvement in social infrastructure 96

8.3.0 Employment potential 96-97

8.4.0 Salary structure 97

8.5.0 Other tangible benefits 97

9.0.0 CHAPTER IX - Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 98-100

9.1.0 Financial provisions 98

9.2.0 Funds for flora and fauna management 98

9.3.0 Environment cost 99

9.4.0 Expenditure incurred on village development programme 99

9.5.0 Budget for future village development programme 100

9.6.0 Marketing 100

9.7.0 Economic viability 100

10.0.0 CHAPTER X - Environment Management Plan 101-102


10.2.0 Monitoring and feedback system 101

10.3.0 Organizational structure 101

10.4.0 EMP 102

10.5.0 scope and responsibility of the environmental department 102

10.6.0 Environment Management Policy 102

11.0.0 CHAPTER XI- Summary And Conclusion 103-104

11.1.0 Summary 103

11.2.0 Conclusion 104

12.0.0 CHAPTER XII- Disclosure of the consultant engaged 105-106

12.1.0 Disclosure of the consultant engaged 105-106

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LIST OF TABLES

Table No. Particular Page No.

1.1 Mining lease coordinates 1-2

1.2 Year wise production details since 1994 2

2.1 The existing land use pattern 5

2.2 Tectono Stratigraphic domains of Lesser Himalayan Tectogen 6

2.3 Estimation of Proved, Probable & Possible Reserves 7

2.4 Reserves and Resources of limestone 8

2.5 Grade wise distribution of mineral reserves 9

2.6 Chemical analysis of Dolomite limestone 9

2.7 Production & development for first 5 years 12

2.8 Proposed Drilling and Blasting Design 13

2.9 Computation of year wise production, waste & stripping ratio 14

2.10 Land use pattern 15

2.11 Afforestation in the mining lease area during life of the mine 15-16

2.12 Afforestation on adjacent land purchased / proposed 16

2.13 Generation of top soil and over-burden waste for 5 years 16-17

2.14 Stacking of Top Soil and Waste Dump in External Dumps 17

2.15 Extent of mechanization 18

2.16 Specifications of machineries used and proposed to be used 18

2.17 Peak Water Requirement 18

2.18 List of manpower 19

3.1 Study area at a glance 20-22

3.2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station 24

3.3 Noise monitoring station 26

3.4.1-9 Results of Noise level 28-36

3.5 Ambient Noise Level 37

3.6 Ambient Noise Quality Standard 37

3.7 Details of traffic density 38

3.8 Description of Ground Water Sampling Locations 39-40

3.9 Description of Surface Water Sampling Locations 40-41

3.10 Surface water flow pattern 41

3.11 Land use of Study Area 42

3.12 Land Use Pattern (Lease Area) 42-43

3.13 Soil Monitoring Stations 43

3.14 Reserve forests & sanctuary 44

3.15 List of flora in core Zone 45

3.16 List of flora in buffer zone 45-47

3.17 List of crops & vegetables 47

3.18 List of fauna 48-50

3.19 The distribution of population in study area 55

3.20 Distribution of population by social structure 55

3.21 Distribution of literate and literacy rates 56

3.22 The occupational structure of the study area 56

3.23 Educational facilities in the study areas 57

3.24 Health Facilities 57

3.25 Details of human settlement and population in the Tehsils 58

3.26 Distribution of male and female and literacy in Tehsils 58

3.27 Live stock population 58

4.1 Emission Factor Suspended Particulate Matter (30m) 60

4.2 Area Source Dimensions 61

4.3 Predicted 24hourly Concentration of PM (30m) at AAQM 62

4.4 Showing Noise level of mine after prediction effect 64-65

4.5 Activity Linked Noise 65

4.6 Permissible Exposure Noise Limits as per CPCB norms 67

4.7 Land use 70-71

4.8 Land use pattern pre mining, mining operations 71

4.9 Land utilized at the end of 5th

year 71

4.10 Post Mining land use of core zone with environment management 72

4.11 Afforestation in the mining lease area during life of the mine 74

4.12 Afforestation on adjacent land purchased / proposed 74

4.13 Environmental risk & mitigative measures 77

4.14 Occupational risks and arrangements 77-79

4.15 Impacts on Health 79

4.16 Environmental parameters, possible impacts & anticipated nature of impact 80-81

4.17 The Parameter weight age with or without control measures 82

4.18 Environmental Impact Matrix without Control Measures 83

4.19 Environmental Impact Matrix with Control Measures 83

5.1 Process flow sheet 84-85

6.1 Monitoring schedule and parameters 86

7.1 INITIAL HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK, ASSESSMENT AND PRIORITIZATION 90

7.2 IDENTIFYING MECHANISMS CONTRIBUTING PRINCIPAL HAZARDS AND RANKING 90-91

7.3 CONTROL MEASURES & PROCEDURES FOR RESPECTIVE MECHANISMS CONTRIBUTING HAZARDS 91-95

8.1 Employment Potential 96-97

9.1 Funds for flora and fauna management plan 98

9.2 Environment Cost 99

9.3 Expenses from year 1998-2011 99

9.4 Budget for future village development programme 100

12.1 Disclosure of consultants engaged 105-106

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List of Figures

S. No Description Page No.

Fig : 1 Water Balance Diagram 19

Fig : 2 Wind rose diagram 23

Fig : 3 Graphical presentation of results of AAQ 25

Fig : 4 Graphical presentation of results of Noise monitoring 37

Fig : 5 Schematic diagram of site elevation, working depth & ground water 39

Fig : 6 Pie chart for land use of study area 42

Fig : 7 24hourly Isopleth of predicted Concentration of PM (< 30 m) 61

Fig : 8 Organization structure & responsibilities 87/101

List of Annexures

S.No Description Annexure No.

1 ML renewal for 10 years & lease deed executed on 27.05.92 between Commissioner

Industries, Himachal Pradesh and Sh. V.K.Walia valid upto 26.05.2002.

I

2 Application for renewal of mining lease on 19.11.2001 II

3 Joint inspection report 06.02.2010 for grant of ML & letter from state geologist for

part surrender & Revised cadastral Map along with Khasra detail.

III-A & III-B

4 Letter of approval of FMCP & Copy of approved modified mining Plan IV-A & IV-B

5 Letter of last inspection of High Court committee V

6 NOC from land owners for ML area and adjacent lands acquired VI

7 MoEF letter dated 6th

July , 2012 and its reply alongwith an affidavit VII-A & VII-B

8 Copy of approved TOR Letter issued by MoEF , New Delhi dated 5/11/2013 VIII

9 Engagement of consultants accreditation dated 18th

June ,2013 by NABET IX

10 NABL accreditation of Wolkem India Limited Laboratory X

12 Application for permission for wild life Sanctuary & present status, Authenticated

key plan , Authenticated flora & fauna list with wild life conservation plan

XI-A, XI-B, XI-C

& XI-D

13 Environment Policy of mining company XII

14 Analysis reports of Air, Surface water, Ground Water ,Soil & free silica XIII

15 Occupational health and medical checkup programmes XIV

16 Details of expenses for CSR activities XV

17 Demographic & socio economic details within 10 km study area XVI

18 Terms of Reference along with form I & Pre-Feasibility report XVII

19 Meteorological data April to June 2012 XVIII

20 Photographs XIX

List of Plates

S. No Name of Plate Plate No.

1. Location Plan I

2 Key plan II

3. Surface plan III

4. Suface Geological Plan IV

5. Geological sections V

6 Conceptual plan & sections VI

7 Progressive mine closure plan VII

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Applicant : Virender Kumar Walia i Sangrah Limestone Mine

Action taken report on TOR given by Ministry of Environment & Forest vide letter No J-11015

/86/2012-IA.II(M) dated 5th

November 2013 for Sangrah Limestone Mine for 81,053 MT/Year

production.( Position as on 17th

December ,2013)

S.NO DESCRIPTION AS PER MOEF COVERED IN EIA/EMP AS PER DETAILS

1 Status of compliance of the earlier EC

conditions along with supporting

documents and photographs should be

submitted.

The application is for fresh EC the supporting

documents and photographs are exhibited in

annexure No. XIX of EIA/EMP documents.

2 Year-wise production details since 1994

onwards 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 coming into force

w.r.t. the highest production achieved prior

to 1994.

Year-wise productions details are given in chapter No

I. Highest production of 63,342 MT is achieved in

1999-2000.

3 A copy of the document in support of the

fact that the proponent is the rightful

lessee of the mine should be given.

The application for renewal is pending for a lease

period of 20 years (27.05.2002 to 26.05.2022) with

State Government. A Copy of letter is placed at

annexure No. II.

4 All documents including approved mine

plan, EIA and public hearing should be

compatible with one another in terms of

the mine lease area, production levels,

waste generation and its management and

mining technology and should be in the

name of the lessee.

Complied with.

5 All corner coordinates of the mine lease

area superimposed on High Resolution

Imagery / toposheet should be provided.

All coordinates of mining lease boundary marked on

Toposheet No 53 F/6 are given in chapter No I, &

Table No 1.1.

6 Does the company have a well laid down

Environment Policy approved by its Board

of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the

EIA report.

Environment policy is detailed in the EIA report at

Annexure XII.

7 Does the Environment Policy prescribe

for standard operating process/

procedures to bring into focus any

infringement / deviation / violation of the

environmental or forest norms /

conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the

EIA.

Environment policy is detailed in the EIA report at

Annexure XII.

8 What is the hierarchical system or

Administrative order of the company to

deal with the environmental issues and

Organization chart showing reporting mechanism is

included in annexure No XII.

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for ensuring compliance with the EC

conditions. Details of this system may be

given.

9 Does the company have a 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?

This reporting mechanism should be

detailed in the EIA report.

Organization chart showing reporting mechanism is

included in annexure No XII.

10 The study area will comprise of 10 km zone

around the mine lease from lease

periphery & the data contained in the EIA

such as waste generation etc should be for

the life of the mine/lease period.

Computation of year wise production, generation of

waste and stripping ratio for lease period are given in

chapter No II & table No 2.7 & 2.9 of EIA report.

11 Land use of the study area delineating

forest area, agricultural land, grazing

land, wildlife sanctuary and national

park, migratory routes of fauna, water

bodies, human settlements and other

ecological features should be indicated.

1. The lease area of 8.05.55 hect has a steep topography. No forest land is involved in the core

zone. The lease area of 8.05.55 ha is shamlat non

forest land.

2. Land use of the study area has been deliberated in Chapter No II , table 2.10

3. The Renuka Wild life Sanctuary lies at a crow fly distance of 8.5 km and 24 Km by road from the

mine lease/ core zone.

4. Water bodies, human settlements as well as other ecological features are demarcated in plate No II.

12 Land use plan of the mine lease area

should be prepared to encompass pre-

operational, operational and post

operational phases and submitted.

Land use plan of the mine lease area is detailed in

chapter II , Table 2.10

13 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, if any, 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

Renukaji Wild life Sanctuary is located at 8.5 km

(Crow fly) from lease boundary and 24 kms by road.

A letter from Principal chief conservator of forests

(Wild life) cum CWLW,HP Shimla dated 30.4.2011 is

enclosed at Annexure XI -B.

Further an application dated 30.7.2012 for seeking

permission from national board for wild life is under

consideration (Annexure XI A).

14 A detailed biological study for the study

area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km

A detailed biological study of study area (core &

buffer zone) including flora & fauna and conservation

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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 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.

plan was undertaken, report on which is given at

annexure No XI.D

15 Impact, if any, of change of land use should

be given.

Details given in chapter No IV (para No 4.5.3-4.5.6) of

EIA report.

16 R&R plan / compensation details for the

project affected people should be

furnished. While preparing the R&R plan,

the National Rehabilitation & Resettlement

Policy should be kept in view. In respect

of SCs / STs and other weaker sections,

need based sample survey, family-wise,

should be undertaken to assess their

requirement and action programmes

prepared accordingly integrating the

sectoral programme of line departments

of the State Government.

In the absence of inhabitants in core zone no

effective plan of R & R is required .However the

project proponent is already taking several steps for

community development in the region.

17 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 data so

collected 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.

1) For ambient air quality the studies were carried out during summer season of the year

2012-13 involving 9 different locations covering

core & buffer zone . Details are given in chapter

III and annexure No XIII.

2) Ground water quality has been studied out at 5 different locations and details are covered in

Chapter No III , Table 3.8

3) Surface Water quality monitoring has been carried out at 5 different locations and is covered

in chapter No III , Table 3.9

4) Noise level monitoring has been carried out at 9 different locations and is covered under chapter

No III and Tables 3.4.1 to 3.4.9

5) Site specific Meteorological data is enclosed as annexure XVIII.

6) As per TOR one monitoring station (A2, Sangrah Renukaji PWD road) was made available within

500 m of the mine lease in the pre-dominant

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downwind direction.

7) The free silica in PM10 is less than 1% .

18 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 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.

1. Air quality modeling has been carried out using US EPA ISCST3 - Industrial Source Complex Short

Term Model (Version 02035) for pit source to

predict the impact of project on air quality. Air

quality modeling Covered in Chapter IV, para

4.2.0 of EIA report.

2. Details of Model used & input parameters used for pit source modeling and for Line Source

modeling are given in Chapter IV.

3. Air quality contours are shown in location map indicating location of the site and nearby

habitation (Village). However, no sensitive

receptors (areas) were identified. It is concluded

from the map that there is negligible impact on

air quality of the area due to project.

4. The traffic density survey has been carried out and details are incorporated in chapter III ,para

3.7.6.

5. The wind rose diagrams showing pre-dominant wind direction are given in Figure 2 of chapter III.

19 The water requirement for the project, its

availability and source to be furnished. A

detailed water balance should also be

provided. Fresh water requirement for

the project should be indicated.

Details of Water requirement of the project, its

availability, and source are covered in Chapter II.

There are:

Topic Avg. Water

Consumption (KLD) Drinking purpose 5 Dust suppression 8 Green Belt 2

Total 15

The source of water is natural streams ,bawadis etc in

and around core zone.

Detailed water balance diagram is shown in Fig No 1

of Chapter No II.

20 Necessary clearance from the Competent

Authority for drawl of requisite

quantity of water for the project should be

provided.

The water table in this area is below 30-40m as per

water level study carried out by Ground water board

of H.P. Since the mining is proposed 15m below the

surface no interference of water table during mining

is anticipated. In Figure No 5 chapter III a schematic

diagram is given to show that mining of limestone is

above water table.

21 Details of water conservation measures

proposed to be adopted in the project

should be given.

The details of water conservation measures are

included in chapter No IV.

22 Impact of the project on the water quality

both surface and groundwater should be

No toxic substances are released both into the

atmosphere or water courses due to mining of

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assessed and necessary safeguard

measures, if any required should be

provided.

limestone. Water sampling of both surface water &

ground water was done and tested which shows

water quality is within the permissible limit. Water

analysis Reports are enclosed as annexure No XIII.

Impacts & its mitigative measures are discussed in

chapter IV & para 4.4.0

23 Based on actual monitored data, it may

clearly be shown whether working will

intersect groundwater. Necessary data and

documentation in this regard may be

provided. In case the working will

intersect groundwater table, a detailed

hydro geological study should be

undertaken and report furnished.

Necessary permission from Central Ground

Water Authority for working below ground

water and for pumping of ground water

should also be obtained and copy

furnished.

As per approved modified mining plan, the ground

water will not be encountered during mining as

water table exists at 30-40 m depth whereas mining

will confine to only 15 m depth from surface.

Schematic representation is given in figure No 5 of

chapter III.

24 Details of any stream, seasonal or

otherwise, passing through lease area and

modification / diversion proposed, if any

and the impact of the same on the

hydrology should be brought out.

Since this is a hilly terrain and during rains almost all

water flow from top towards Garag ka khalla and

Palor ka khalla which are flowing towards west.

These khallas join Giri river on western side of M.L

area at about 6.5 KM distance.

25 Details of rainwater harvesting proposed,

if any, in the project should be

provided.

Check dams are already constructed in nallas.

Silt deposited will be regularly cleared during the

rainy season.

26 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.

A schematic diagram on site elevation showing

working depth, groundwater table etc. is made

available in chapter III.

27 Quantity of solid waste generation to be

estimated and details for its disposal and

management should be provided. The

quantity, volumes and methodology

planned for removal and utilisation

(preferably concurrently) of top soil

should be indicated. Details of backfilling

proposed, if any, should also be given. It

may be clearly indicated that out of the

total waste generated during the mine life,

how much quantity would be backfilled

and how much quantity would be disposed

off in the form of external dump

Quantity of Solid waste:

Year OB (m3)

2012 13 15326

2013 - 14 13659

2014 15 11440

2015 - 16 12980

2016 17 10245

Total 63650

Details about disposal and management of solid

waste are provided in conceptual mining plan in

chapter II (para 2.12.0).

In the mining area no significant top soil is present

details are given in chapter No III.

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(number of dumps, their height, terraces

etc. to be brought out).

Details of backfilling are provided in chapter II.

28 The reclamation plan, post mine

land use and progressive

greenbelt development plan shall be

prepared in tabular form (prescribed

format) and submitted.

Schedule of land use and reclamation during lease

period is given in chapter No IV & table 4.10.

29 Impact on local transport infrastructure

due to the project should be indicated.

Projected increase in truck traffic as a

result of the project in the present road

network (including those outside the

project area) should be worked out,

indicating whether it is capable of handling

the increased load. Arrangement for

improving the infrastructure, if

contemplated (including action to be

taken by other agencies such as State

Government) should be covered.

During the mining operations, the mine out (raw

limestone) material will be transported by road and

this will increase the existing traffic. About 263 PCU

will be added to the existing traffic in the area , daily.

The existing network of roads would able to absorb

additional PCU. However regular maintenance of

roads is done.

Details regarding impact of traffic are discussed in

chapter III, Table 3.7

30 Details of the infrastructure facilities to be

provided for the mine workers should be

included in the EIA report

Local workers available in surrounding will be

employed for mining, hence there is no need to

providing housing facilities. Other facilities like mine

office, rest shelter, and blasting Shelter will be

constructed at the mine site as given in chapter II (

para No 2.18)

31 Conceptual post mining land use and

Reclamation and Rehabilitation of mined

out area (with plans and with adequate

number of sections) should be given in the

EIA report.

Conceptual post mine land use is discussed in

Chapter IV & Table 4.8

32 Phase-wise plan of greenbelt

development, 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.

Phase-wise green belt development/ Programme of

Afforestation is discussed in chapter IV & table 4.11 &

4.12.

33 Occupational health impact of project

should be anticipated and preventive

measures initiated. Details in this regard

should be provided. Details of pre-

placement medical examination and

periodical medical examination schedules

should be incorporated in the EMP.

In view of the mining the workers shall be trained to

do their jobs in safe manner .Protective equipments.

would be provided. Regular health checks shall be

conducted.

The details of Occupational health aspects related to

various activities and preventive and mitigative

measures proposed are given in chapter No IV &

Table 4.14.

34 Public health implication of the project and No habitation is found in the core zone. However

Applicant : Virender Kumar Walia vii Sangrah Limestone Mine

related activities for the population in the

impact zone should be systematically

evaluated and the proposed remedial

measures should be detailed along with

budgetary allocation.

studies had been carried out for health impact in the

buffer zone. The impacts found are within the

permissible limit. However periodic checkup camps

are proposed in the annual programmes.

35 Measures of socio economic significance

and influence to the local community

proposed to be provided by project

proponent should be indicated. As far as

possible, quantitative dimensions may

be given with time frame for

implementation.

All the parameters have been studied and discussed

in chapter IV & para No 4.9.1 to 4.9.4.

36 Detailed environmental management plan

to mitigate the environmental impacts

which, should inter-alia also include the

impact due to change of land use, due to

loss of agricultural land and grazing land, if

any, occupational health impacts besides

other impacts of the projects.

Details discussed in Chapter X.

37 Public hearing points raised and

commitment f 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 is yet to be conducted. So it will be

incorporated after conducting public hearing.

38 Details of litigation pending against the

project, if any, with direction /order

passed by any Court of Law against the

project should be given.

Since MoEF gave violation, PCB filed the litigation

against project proponent after which MoEF has

released TOR for project.

39 The cost of the project (capital cost and

recurring cost) as well as the cost

towards implementation of EMP should

clearly be spelt out.

Discussed in Chapter IX.

GENERAL POINTS

a) A note confirming compliance of the TOR,

with cross referencing of the relevant

sections / pages of the EIA report should

be provided.

Agreed.

B) All documents may be properly referenced

with index and continuous page

numbering.

Complied.

c) Where data are presented in the report

especially in tables, the period in which the

data were collected and the sources

should be indicated.

Complied.

d) Where the documents provided are in a

language other than English, an

Complied.

Applicant : Virender Kumar Walia viii Sangrah Limestone Mine

English translation should be provided.

e)

The Questionnaire for environmental

appraisal of mining projects as

prescribed by the Ministry shall also be

filled and submitted.

Will be submitted alongwith the final EIA/EMP for

appraisal by MoEF.

f) Approved mine plan along with copy of the

approval letter for the proposed capacity

should also be submitted.

would be submitted

g) 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.

being followed

h) 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 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.

Are given in EIA report.

7 The EIA report should also include (i)

surface plan of the area indicating

contours of main topographic features,

drainage and mining area, (ii) geological

maps and sections and (iii) sections of the

mine pit and external dumps, if any,

clearly showing the land features of the

adjoining area.

Agreed.

8 After preparing the draft EIA ( as per the

generic structure prescribed in appendix

III of the EIA Notification ,2006) covering

the above mentioned issues, the

proponent will get the public hearing

conducted and take further necessary

action for obtaining environment clearance

in accordance with the procedure

prescribed under the EIA Notification

,2006

Complied.

Applicant: Shri Virender Kumar Walia Executive Summary of Sangrah Limestone Mine

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1.0 Project Description This report is prepared for obtaining Environment Clearance of Sangrah Limestone mine project for a

production of 81,053 MT/ Year of Limestone confined to 8.05.55 hect (95 Bigha 11 Biswa, Non Forest),

M.L area, situated near village- Sangrah, Tehsil Renukaji, at Sangrah, Dist. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh.

The lease area of 8.05.55 ha is shamlat non forest land. The applied area falls in Survey of India

Toposheet No. 53 F/6 between Latitude 304112.53 to 304124.15 & Longitude 77269.2 to

772622.98. The area is about 3 km by road away from Sangarh. The area is approached by Tar road

from Nahan Dadahu (Renukaji) - Sangarh route and connected with a good network of roads with

regular public transport services. Total Capital cost of project is Rs. 70 lakhs.

1.2.0 Topography & Drainage

The ML area is a part of hilly terrain of Himachal Pradesh covered with steep hills of shiwalik range.The

general slope of the area is towards East to North West steeply sloping from 250 to 40

0. The topography

of the area is rugged. The highest altitude recorded within the area is 1914 mRL near southeast corner of

the ML near pillar D and the lowest contour is 1700 mRL near pillar K at North West corner of ML.

The area is drained by the seasonal water flowing from top of the hill down the slope towards north west

and joins on Garag Ka Khalla which further flows to Palor Ka Khalla at a distance of 4km and in turn

meets Giri river flowing at about 6.5 km distance from lease area.

1.3.0 Local Geology

In this area limestone, dolomitic limestone, sporadic shale striking east - west and steeply dipping at 550

to 620 towards north east are occurring .ShaleIn this area red and grey shale is overlying the mineral

limestone. Limestone bands of high grade and low grade and dolomitic limestone bands lies in contact

with shale striking NW - SE. In this area about 320 m long limestone band is outcropping at the surface

and the width is varying from 170 m towards northwest and 150m towards south east. The limestone

band is locally grey to dark grey in colour with elephantal weathering. The mineralized rocks show colour

bending. In the low grade limestone band two high grade bands of 10m to 15m thickness along the strike

NE-SW are observed . The mineralized band is grey to dirty white, massive and hard.

1.4.0 Reserves

The limestone and dolomitic limestone reserves, quality wise, are given with UNFC classification of

reserves in tables 1.4 a & b.

Tables 1.4 (a) Grade wise distribution of mineral reserves

UNFC Limestone Chemical & sugar

Industries (20%)

Steel & Lime

Industries (55 %)

Glass & soap

industries (25%)

90-93% CaCo3 80-85% CaCo3 18-23% MgO

111 1910378 382076 1050708 477594

221 1111138 222228 611126 277784

222 110625 22125 60844 27656

331 3062004 612401 1684102 765501

332 1127475 225495 620111 281869

total 7321620 1464325 4026891 1830404


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Tables 1.4 (b) Quantitative Estimation of Reserves

Classification Code Limestone

Total Mineral Resources (A + B) 7321620

A. Mineral Reserve

1. Proved Mineral Reserve 111 1910378

2. Probable Mineral Reserve 121 0

2. Possible Mineral Reserve 122 0

Sub total (A) 1910378

B. Remaining Resources

1. Feasibility Mineral Resource 211 0

2. Pre feasibility Mineral Resource 221 1111138

3. Pre feasibility Mineral Resource 222 110625

4. Measured Mineral Resource 331 3062004

5. Indicated Mineral Resource 332 1127475

6. Inferred Mineral Resource 333 0

7.Reconnaissance Mineral Resource 334 0

Sub total (B) 5411242

Total (A+B) 7321620

1.5.0 Mineral Beneficiation

Sorting sizing dressing & breaking shall be carried out manually. If any kind of impurities shall be

observed within limestone lumps, it shall be broken with hammer and dressed manually and stacked

separately. On physical examination (on the basis of whiteness), different grade of limestone shall be

stacked on the benches & loaded on to the trucks/dumpers. The mineral for which additional control is

required would be transported to crushing plant situated outside the ML where crushing and screening

and further sorting is done.

1.6.0 Present method of working

1.6.1 The deposit is planned for mechanized opencast method of mining. The mining operations and

excavation are presently carried out by drilling upto a depth of 1.5-2.0 mts with the help of jack

hammers, followed by blasting and excavation using JCB. The present machinery used are jack hammers,

compressors and JCB.

Development of pit 1 & 2

A- An approach road has been constructed from village satrorika, connecting the top of the mine (RL 1922). This road has been constructed partly within ML for about 250m long with a width of 6 to 8m

in shale and partly in lime stone zone. This road will be used for mining for upper pit & further pit can

be developed down below.

B- Another approach road has been taken from junction of village satrorika to connect explosive Magazine and middle pit (pit II) & from this road two benches have been connected with ramps.

C- For pit- 3 at lower level- An approach road from junction of Sangrah / Dadhuu high way has been constructed to connect pit-3

which is at lower altitudes and 5 benches have been formed.


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The present status of mining pit -1

Size of the pit RL from to No. of benches Avg. slope

2.50m x 8 m (Road) 1926 m to 1911 m 1 35-40

The present status of mining pit - 2


35 x 40 1876 m to 1860 m 1 35 400

45 x 10 1860 m to 1846 m 1 35 400

The present status of mining pit - 3


40 x 10 1816 m to 1805 m 1 35 400

32 x 10 1805 m to 1780 m 1 35 400

60 x 20 1780 m to 1763 m 1 35 400

60 x 25 1763 m to 1750 m 1 35 400

45 x 40 1750 m to 1733 m 1 35 400

1.6.2 Bench height varies from 13m to 25m as the topography of the area is very steep 300 to 40

0. The

maintenance of benches and construction of road to the benches is very difficult. The mine is being

worked by semi-mechanised method using dozer and excavator with shallow hole drilling by jack

hammer and blasting. The mineral is manually loaded on the trucks and transported to the plant situated

at 8 10 km distance. The generation of waste varied from 20 to 25% and has been dumped along the

slopes partly in overlying shale and partly on mineralized land and also for construction of road and

ramps. Part of the waste dump area has been reclaimed by afforestation and surrendered as per the

advice of forest department.

The details of present status of waste dumps in ML area are given below:

Size of the dump RL from to Avg. slope

Waste dump Avg. ht.

A 60m x 70m 1743 - 1705 32m 300

B 70m x 90m 1841 - 1786 55m 300

1.6.3 Proposed Mining Method

It is proposed to develop existing two pits only i.e.pit no.1 and pit no. 3. According to the occurrence of

mineral and topography of the land it is proposed to develop pits in NW SE direction by forming

benches of 10m height and width with a slope of 700. The gradient of the road and ramp proposed is 1 in

10 however at places because of topography it may not be possible to maintain the slope of 1 in 10.The

pit no. 1 is approachable by Kaccha road coming from Satroriki Dhar- sangrah village which is located on

the extreme southeast margin of the lease area and is on the higher altitude. Pit no. 2 is located in the

middle of lease area and is at the lower altitude than the pit no. 1. The pit no. 1 is proposed to be

developed in a manner that in next 5 years it will merge with pit no. 2.

The mining will be by mechanised open cast, using wagon drill for blast holes and 1.2 cubic mts bucket

excavator and rock breaker for excavation and loading. On the mining faces mineral will be manually

sized to 8 boulders. Sorted mineral / graded mineral will be loaded in to the dumpers / trucks for

transportation to the crushing plant situated outside M.L area mine. The inter burden waste comprising

of shale / phylite will be loaded in to the dumpers by excavator and will be transported to the dumping


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site adjacent to the ML area. The mining is proposed by forming of benches of 10 mtr height and width

more than 10m. The proposal has been made to systematize the present working .For Necessary

permission, application has been submitted to Director Mines Safety, Gaziabad (under regulation 106 (2)

b of MMR 1960) on 21.11.2011.

Slope of the benches

Slope of the benches will be maintained 70 o with the horizontal.

Overall pit slope 300 and ultimate pit slope 450.

Direction NW SE. Benches will be along contour.

The advancements of the faces are towards NE SW.

It is to be highlighted that the current mining plan was prepared during 2011-12 and approved by IBM on

dated 07.09.2012. The year wise projections of five year period (2012-17) was done for production of

mineral ,waste ,reclamation and all other in puts & out puts. As EC was not available, no physical activity

commenced .Hence as and when mining commences the first year projection would be same as that of

planned 2012-13 period and subsequent period would be accordingly shifted.

1.7.0 Stacking of Mineral Rejects and Disposal of waste

There is no top soil generation. The shale within dolomitic, limestone is occurring as inter burden waste.

Total generation of waste rock in five year (2012-17) is proposed to be 63650 m3 only.

1.8.0 Extent of Mechanization

Activities

Removal of top soil, if any By manual labour / excavator

Drilling By wagon drill / jack hammer

Blasting High explosive / ANFO

Excavation and removal of OB By excavator

Excavation of mineral limestone By excavator

Breaking of mineral limestone in 8 size By rock breaker / manual labour

Sorting & grading of mineral limestone By manual labour

Transportation of mineral from pit head to plant By dumpers / trucks

Loading of waste on to the dumper By excavator

Unloading of waste at dumping site By dumper

1.9.0 Utilities & Proposed Site Facilities

1.9.1 Utilities: Water: No water supply system exists in the area. Drinking water and water for other

purpose is brought from water spring outside lease area. Drinking water is stored in clean covered

earthen pots and kept near working faces.

Peak Water Requirement

Purpose Peak demand

Drinking 5 m3/day

Dust Suppression 8 m3/day

Plantation 2 m3/day


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Electricity: The mine is being worked in one shift (i.e. general shift) only, so no lighting arrangement is

required at present.

Explosives - Mining will be carried out by drilling/ blasting therefore use of explosives is proposed.

Ammonium Nitrate and fuel oil explosives shed will be provided at mine and license will be obtained.

Man power: List of manpower existing & proposed is given below:-

List of manpower

Head Existing Proposed

Managerial/supervisory staff 3 8

Skilled 3 8

Semi- skilled 19 54

Unskilled 4 16

Total 29 86

1.9.2 Proposed Site Facilities

1. Mine Office & First aid station. 2. Tool Store 3. Drinking water facility 4. Security office 5. Rest shelter 6. Chokidar hut 7. Blasting shelter

2.1.0 Description of Environment

2.1.1 Study area at a glance

General Particulars

Study area (10 km radius) 314 sq. km.

Village, Tehsil, District , State Renukaji at Sangrah , Sirmour, H.P

Latitude (N) 304112.53 and 304124.15

Longitude (E) 77269.2 to 772622.98

Toposheet No 53F/6

Elevation Max elevation are 1914.27mRL & Min. 1700 mRL .

Seismic Zone IV Zone

Demography as per census of 2001 year

Total Population 25783

Total Male 13084

Total Female 12699

Total Literate 13199

Male Litertate 7834

Female Literate 5375

Total Household 4219

Climatology

Max Temperature 30

Min Temperature -2

Relative Humidity 80%


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Total Rainfall 1660 mm average rainfall

Existing land use (agriculture, non- agriculture, grazing, forest, water bodies)

Areas Name Aerial distance from (in km)

Core Zone Buffer Zone

National Park/Sanctuary Renuka Wildlife

Sanctuary

NIL 8.5 km

Biosphere Reserve / Tiger

Reserve / Elephant

Reserve / any other

Reserve

NIL

NIL

NIL

Forest (RF / PF /

unclassified)

Reserved Forest NIL

S.No Name &

type of

Distance

in Km. 1. Renuka RF 8.5

2. Ungar RF 7.0

3. Dada RF 0.01

4. Lajuwah RF 7.0

5. Ghaton RF 6.5

6. Charag RF 8.0

7 Arat RF 8.0

8 Gairari RF 5.5

9 Ghatlog RF 4.5

10. Manal RF 8.5

11 Coker RF 9.5

12 Gawahi RF 9.0

13 Kufar RF 8.5

Habitat for migratory

birds

NIL NIL NIL

Corridor for animals of

schedule I & II of the

Wildlife (Protection) Act,

1972

NIL NIL NIL

Archaeological sites

* Notified

* Others

NIL NIL NIL

Defense Installation NIL NIL NIL

Industries / Thermal

Power Plants

NIL NIL NIL


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2.1.2 Meteorology

The meteorology data was collected for summer season of the year 2012-13. The meteorological station

was installed on top of the site office of Sangrah mine. The sampling frequency maintained was hourly

for all parameters except cloud cover for which data was collected at three hourly interval for a period of

three Months from 1.04.2012 to 30.06.2012 (Pre monsoon). On the basis of meteorological data wind

rose diagram were plotted which shows that the predominant wind direction is NNW to SE.

2.1.3 Ambient air quality (Comparison of Air Monitoring Results) Para-

meters

A1

ML

area

A2

Sanghara

Renuka Ji

PWD road

A3

Bhootmari

A4

Kundwari

Village

A5

Barag

Village

A6

Renuka

sanctuary

boundary

A7

Kaith

Village

A8

Koriyana

Village

A9

sangrah

Village

NAAQS*

Ind. &

Mixed

use

Res.

&

Rural

use

PM10 Concentration

Maximum 70.26 70.16 69.69 71.08 72.22 72.54 69.19 68.89 71.18 100 100

Minimum 40.07 40.23 41.51 36.09 41.14 39.41 40.68 41.08 40.68

98% tile 69.71 69.81 69.30 69.73 71.55 72.48 68.73 68.55 71.12

SPM Concentration

Maximum 418.68 436.80 419.93 413.54 417.88 416.12 417.90 400.46 414.40 500 500

Minimum 256.60 310.88 293.83 302.31 302.23 300.38 310.37 318.91 316.63

98% tile 408.45 432.68 415.05 413.05 417.62 414.34 410.56 398.88 412.68

SO2 Concentration

Maximum 12.53 12.45 12.26 12.27 11.72 12.44 12.78 12.20 11.73 80 80

Minimum 6.81 6.39 6.55 7.00 6.23 7.20 6.31 6.34 6.63

98% tile 12.41 12.00 11.98 11.92 11.65 12.02 12.25 12.15 11.62

NOx Concentration

Maximum 16.01 18.54 15.71 16.01 16.00 16.10 15.50 19.27 16.05 80 80

Minimum 9.29 9.74 10.18 10.24 10.62 11.18 9.27 9.92 10.19

98% tile 15.46 17.93 15.52 15.88 15.97 15.92 15.44 18.26 15.88

2.1.4 Water environment

To establish the Water monitoring the studies were carried out during summer season of the year

2012-13. Since this is a hilly terrain and during rains almost all water flow from top towards Garag ka

khalla and Palor ka khalla which are flowing towards west. These khallas join Giri river on western side of

M.L area at about 6.5 KM distance. The water level in the region varies from 30 m to 40m. The mining in

this area is proposed maximum upto 10m depth below the surface during the life of the mine. No

working is expected below the water table.

Other Mines Sangrah mine of lease

area 8.05.55 ha

consist of shamlati

land

Bhootmarhi and a few

small mining areas in

operation.

Water bodies Polar ka Khala (seasonal) Nil

Within 10 km radius of

buffer zone

Garag Ka Khala Nil -do-

Giri River Nil 6.5 km

Environmentally polluted

Critical areas

NIL NIL NIL


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Ground water

The water table in this area is below 30-40m on the basis of water level study of Sirmour district.

However the mining will not intersect underground water hence no dewatering is proposed during life of

the mine.

Surface water

Seasonal water bodies flowing in the study area are Garag ka khala & Polar ka khala which ultimately

joins the perennial Giri river. These water bodies are flowing in the buffer zone and no water bodies are

found flowing in the core zone.The samples were collected from five locations and analyzed in NABL Lab

of Wolkem India limited. The quality of water is within permissible limit.

2.1.5 Noise:- It has been observed that the noise level at all locations found to be well below the

specified limits.

S.N

O

LOCATIONS ENVIRON-

MENTAL

SETTINGS

AERAGE DAY

NOISE LEVEL

(DBA)

AVERAGE

NIGHT

NOISE

LEVEL

(DBA)

DAY TIME 6.00

AM TO 10.00

PM )

STANDARDS

( LEQ IN DBA)

NIGHT TIME

10.00 PM TO

6.00AM )

STANDARDS

( LEQ IN DBA)

Ldn

N1 Core zone to

(Sanghara M.L area)

CORE 54.3 45.0 75 70 54.576

N2 Sanghara Renuka Ji

PWD road (Near

Dada RF boundary)

BUFFER 53.3 44.0 55 45 53.559

N3 Bhootmari BUFFER 53.5 45.0 75 70 54.141

N4 Kundwari Village BUFFER 51.1 44.2 55 45 52.505

N5 Barag Village BUFFER 51.2 44.2 55 45 52.577

N6 Renuka sanctuary

boundary

BUFFER 51.0 43.9 55 45 52.301

N7 Kaith Village BUFFER 51.5 44.4 55 45 52.812

N8 Koriyana Village BUFFER 50.5 44.0 55 45 52.158

N9 Sanghara Village BUFFER 51.3 44.6 55 45 52.845

2.1.6 Traffic Density Traffic density measurements were performed at one location (T1) near village

Madoli, (S.H. Nahan-Dadua-Sangrah-Haripurdhar), The monitoring was carried out in June, 2012. The

present level of traffic has been converted to Passenger Car Units (PCU) at all the locations as per the

conversion factors stipulated by Indian Road Congress (IRC). About 263 PCU will be added to the existing

traffic in the area, daily.

2.1.7 Land use Pattern The lease area of 8.05.55 ha is shamlat non forest land

Land use of Study Area

S. No. Category Area (in ha) % Area cover

1 Reserve forest 4287.68 13.65 %

2 Open jungle 587.02 1.87 %

3 Agriculture land 10521.19 33.49 %

4 Govt. waste land 15781.79 50.23 %

5 Water Bodies 238.24 0.76 %

Total land 31415.92 100%


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Land Use Pattern (Lease Area)

S. No. Type of land use Present

land use

(Ha)

At the end of

5th year (Ha)

At the end of

lease period (Ha)

1 Area of excavation 0.8866 2.99 6.50

2 Storage for top soil 0 0 0

3 Waste dump 0.5260 0.89 0.65

4 Mineral/sub grade storage 0 0 0

5 Infrastructure (workshop,

administrative building etc.)

0.022 0.022 0.022

6 Roads 0.3105 0.3105 0

7 Railways 0 0 0

8 Green belt 0 0.8835 0.8835

9 Tailing pond 0 0 0

10 Effluent treatment plant 0 0 0

11 Mineral separation plant 0 0 0

12 Township area 0 0 0

13 Others (to be specified) safety zone 0 0 0

Total 1.7451 5.096 8.0555

14 Area which will remain untouched 6.3104 2.9595 0

Total 8.05.55 8.05.55 8.05.55

Out side ML:

S.

No.

Type of land use Present

land use

At the end of

5th year

At the end of

lease period

1 Waste dump 0.20 0.70 2.70

2 Infrastructure (workshop, administrative

building etc.)

0.10 0.10 0.10

3 Roads 0.50 0.50 0.50

4 Green belt 0.25 0.25 0.25

Total 1.05 1.55 3.55

2.1.8 Soil

The Soil sampling & analytical studies were carried out during summer season of year 2012-13.The

soil cover in the high attitudes is very thin because of rocky nature of area. During rain due to erosion of

rocks , fine particles are brought down which settles on slopes, valley and depressions in low lying areas.

The soil cover in low-lying areas enables the local inhabitants in agricultural activities. The soil cover of

0.1 to 0.2m thickness is observed at places, on the top of the hill in samlati land area. Soil samples were

collected from six different locations namely; Top soil Sangrah , Over burden Sangrah , Rajana Village,

Barag village, Borli Village & Nerabag Village. In all soil samples it is found that all the parameters are

well below the permissible limit.

2.1.9 Flora and Fauna

Renukaji Wild life Sanctuary is located outside M.L area at 8.5 km distance (Crow fly) from lease

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Afforestation in the mining lease area during life of the mine

Year wise

plantation

Location Area in

hectares

No. of

plants

No. of

species

% survival

expected

Remarks

Existing on

2011 12

Waste dumps 1.00 600 10 585 Area

surrendere

d

Sub total 1.00 600 10 585

2013 2017 Green belt 0.8835 883 10 70%

2018 2022 - 0 0 0 0

2023 2027 - 0 0 0 0

2028 2032 - 0 0 0 0

2033 2037 Afforestation on ultimate

benches

5.5 5500 10 70%

Backfilling and afforestation 1.0 1000 10 70%

Afforestation on waste dump 0.65 650 10 70%

Afforestation on area vacated

by infrastructure

0.022 22 10 70%

Sub total 8.05.55 8055 10 70%

Conservation and management plan, Management Level Approach, Awareness programme, Funds for

flora and fauna management plan, evaluation & monitoring, monitoring arrangement of flora and fauna

in detail are described in wild life conservation plan attached with EIA & EMP report (Annexure No XI-D)

2.1.10 Population of the Study Area

According to the Census Book 2001 as well as site study, the statistics regarding the number of

dwelling units of villages in the study core zone is Nil. However 60 villages in buffer zone with 4219

households are indicated. On this basis, the population of the study area is estimated to be 25,783 in the

study area, i.e. within 10 km from periphery from Mine Lease area.

3.1.0 Anticipated Environmental impacts & mitigative measures

3.1.1 Ambient Air

Ambient air quality measured in the core & buffer zone is reflection of mining activities not due to

Sangrah limestone mine alone but also due to concurrent mining and other activities of the buffer zone,

traffic on the road passing through the ML and other activities in the adjacent villages. However, the

mining activities are not going to cause any adverse impact since the incremental increase and predicted

PM10 at the nearby villages are within the norms of the residential area.

Control measures

(i) Wet drilling is proposed to reduce the dust generated from it. (ii) Water sprinkling will be done on haul roads, waste dumps so that dust will be settled down, and

will reduce generation of dust.

(iii) The breaking of minerals will be done manually and since the mineral is also moist practically there will be negligible dust generation.

(iv) Transportation of mineral will be done on Tarred road and trucks will be covered by tarpaulin which will reduce air pollution, predicted.

(v) Regular maintenance of machinery and vehicle will be done to check the excess emissions. A system of regular overhauling of dumper & excavators, after specified hours of working shall be

evolved and observed to avoid generation of obnoxious fumes.


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(vi) Green belt with tall trees are planted. It will absorb the particulates and reduce the concentration of SO2, NOx .

(vii) Plantation in safety Zone will also protect the soil from wind erosions. (viii) Cultivation of grasses on dumps will reduce wind erosion. (ix) Personnel protective equipments will be provided even to the women workers also who are

facing dust during loading & unloading of minerals

3.1.2 Impact on Water Environment (Surface water Flow)

Surface runoff water through the mining pits, waste dumps, top soil stacks is likely to cause land erosion & take silts with it to the surface water sources like polar ka khala, Garag ka Khala & Giri River

due to which silts are likely to be accumulated over the nalla & river beds. However there will be no

impact as the Limestone does not contain any toxic substance which can directly harm to the Biotic or

Abiotic components of the environment.

Rising of nalla bed/ river bed may increase highest flood level.

Water quality - The water will pass through broken lithlogical units, waste dump & its quality is likely to affect. The OB and mineral are naturally occurring minerals and are nontoxic and therefore there

will be no toxicity in water

Ground water flow

People of the area does not depend on ground water, mining will be much above ground water table. Since water table is deep i.e 30 m below the lowest working RL & mining will be carried out much

above the water table there will be no impact on ground water.

The baseline study done for water flow & surface water quality does not show any impact of mining and allied activities on water quality and quantity.

Mitigation measures

I- Garland Drainage/Earthen Mound:- In open cast mining pits as well as on dumps it is necessary that

the rainwater falling outside the edge limit of the working areas should not be allowed to enter into the

pit and workings. Therefore it is proposed to develop garland drains for proper drainage of water and a

set of garland drainages will be made in the mining as shown in Plate No. VI of EIA /EMP. The water will

be accumulated at the lower most gradient by constructing siltation tanks/ loose stone check dams

which will act as siltation tank & water reservoir in the buffer zone. Silts will be regularly cleared from

the siltation pond / check dams.

ii- Surface Water :- Surface water is not likely to be affected since the nallas will be left as it is and will

neither be blocked nor diverted. All water drains from the pits will be constructed in such a way that the

water is drained to nallas through check dams before joining the main flow. The surface runoff water will

be diverted away from mining pits and dumps through garland drains and water drains. No natural water

stream is disturbed.

iii- Erosion of land of mining pits and external dump :

In this area of steep topography the speed of run of water is very high and therefore, there is a

possibility of land erosion of mining pits and external dumps in the form of landslides bench collapses,

bench failures .But the pits are designed to disallow the flow of rain water in the pits, and safety

precautions will be taken by disallowing the entry of workers during the rains. Proper retaining walls and

parapet walls are proposed to control and counter the effect of rain water.Proper drainage of water,


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benching & terracing of dumps will reduce landslides. At the toe of the dump retaining walls will be

provided so that erosion will be minimized. To reduce the speed of water gully plugs will be constructed

at appropriate places.

3.1.3 Noise levels

Grounds of Impact

Use of equipments and vehicles during the operations.

Jack hammer and compressor will generate noise during drilling. Jack hammer & wagon drill operators will also be subjected to vibration.

Blasting will lead to the generation of noise and Vibrations. There is no building likely to be effected by ground vibration generated due to blasting. Use of explosive at a time will also be less and

therefore vibration generated due to blasting will be minimum.

Movement of vehicles at the time of transportation will generate noise. The operations of machineries will be subjected to vibration

Mitigative Measures

Plantation on both sides of road passing from mining lease area which will provide noise barriers for point sources and line sources.

Rock breaker is also proposed to reduce frequency of blasting.

Cabins in machines & isolation of equipments.

Quarterly monitoring of noise level will be done at the stations identified. Regular medical examination of workers for audiometery as well as general health checkups will be done for the

operators of the machineries so that any impact due to vibrations of the machineries etc can be

detected.

Use of PPE like ear muffs etc. by workers (womens also) on duty will be ensured.

Proper and timely maintenance of machines excavator, transport vehicle will help to check and reduce sound nuisance as much as possible.

Controlled blasting techniques will be used. Blasting will be carried out once in a day time for very small duration, i.e. for few seconds only. Muffling will be adopted to reduce the impacts of blasting.

3.1.4 Flora and Fauna Mitigation measures

There will be no impact on biodiversity, wildlife habitat, migratory corridors, migratory avi-fauna, rare and endangered species, medicinal plants etc due to mining activities since there is no forest

present in the core zone.

The plant species proposed for greenbelt development along PWD road and patches and van panchayat will include local species, fruit plants, forestry plants suitable for fuel wood timber and

grasses.

As per the records of forest department the wild life in the area will get suitable food chain due to plantation and implementation of wild life conservation plan.

Wild life conservation plan has also been provided at a capital cost of Rs 3.00 lac and annual revenue cost of Rs. 3.70 lac.

3.1.5 Land

Land area is likely to be degraded due to quarrying / pitting, dumping, roads, workshop, processing

plant, township etc. The breakup of the land to be used due to mining & allied activities at the end of 5th

year and during the current lease period (2022) is given under para 2.1.7.


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3.1.6 Socio-Economic Status

Socio-economic environment will have positive impact due to the mining project in the area.

These are;

The mining in the area will create rural employment. Social welfare programme like provision of medical facilities, water supply, recreational amenities for

the employees as well as for nearby villagers.

4.1.0 Environmental Monitoring Program

To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management programme, regular monitoring of the

important environmental parameters will be taken up after approval of EIA. The schedule, duration and

parameters to be monitored are shown as under:

Monitoring schedule and parameters

Sl. Description of parameters Schedule & duration of monitoring

1. Air Quality One sample 24 hourly.

1 sample per day, 2 days per week & 12 weeks

per season and 3 seasons per year except

Monsoon season.

a. In the vicinity of the mine (PM10, SPM, CO, SO2,

NOx) core and buffer zone.

2. Water Quality :

a. Water quality of surface water (suspended solids in

nallas & rivers will also be monitored with other

parameters).

Ground water quality (All parameters as per GSR

422(E) dated 19.5.93 under Environment Protection

act. 1986 and Drinking water must conform to

Drinking water standard IS: 10500:1991

Once in a season for 4 seasons in a year.

b Water flow pattern for surface water bodies. Four season every year.

3. Ambient Noise Level Once in a season for 3 seasons in a year.

4. a) Inventory of flora (Tree plantation, survival etc.

b) Growth of faunal species in the area

Once in 2 years in project monitoring area.

5. Soil Quality Once in two year on all reclaimed areas.

6. Socio-economic condition of local population,

physical survey

Once in two years.

The Organizational structure proposed is given below:

Applicant: Shri Virender Kumar Walia

5.1.0 Additional Studies

5.1.1 Social impact assessment and R & R action plans:

There is no inhabitation within the mining lease area. Hence neither village village will be disturbed during the entire life of the mine.

The mining and associated activities offer opportunities of employment to the people living in surroundings.

The increased employment opportunity would also add to thculminate in improved living.

Although no inhabitants in core zone are living, yet the project proponent is already taking several steps for community development

6.1.0 Project Benefits

The mining of limestone of dolomite in the region would usher in setting up of downstream industries helping in both direct & indirect employment.

The mineral Limestone is used in paper, cement & other industries as raw material which would hein growth of such industries in the region and even outside.

The government will be benefited by way of levies and duties.

7.1.0 Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Impact assessment &

S.

No.

Environ-

mental

issues*

Impact

1 Air pollution Generation of dust and

noxious fumes during drilling,

blasting, transportation of

mineral, operation of

machineries etc.

Executive Summary of Sangrah Limestone M

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Social impact assessment and R & R action plans:

There is no inhabitation within the mining lease area. Hence neither village

village will be disturbed during the entire life of the mine.

The mining and associated activities offer opportunities of employment to the people living in

The increased employment opportunity would also add to the purchase power and

Although no inhabitants in core zone are living, yet the project proponent is already taking several

steps for community development in the region.

The mining of limestone of dolomite in the region would usher in setting up of downstream

industries helping in both direct & indirect employment.

The mineral Limestone is used in paper, cement & other industries as raw material which would he

of such industries in the region and even outside.

The government will be benefited by way of levies and duties.

Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Impact assessment & management plan is presented in Table below

Proposed

Generation of dust and

noxious fumes during drilling,

blasting, transportation of

mineral, operation of

machineries etc.

Wet drilling.

Water sprinkling on road once a day.

Maintenance of machine

Green belt surrounding mining faces (Safety zone).

Use of dust respirator.

Executive Summary of Sangrah Limestone Mine

There is no inhabitation within the mining lease area. Hence neither village nor any inhabitant of the

The mining and associated activities offer opportunities of employment to the people living in

e purchase power and ultimately

Although no inhabitants in core zone are living, yet the project proponent is already taking several

The mining of limestone of dolomite in the region would usher in setting up of downstream

The mineral Limestone is used in paper, cement & other industries as raw material which would help

Table below:

Water sprinkling on road once a day.

surrounding mining faces (Safety zone).


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2 Water

pollution

Flow of water during rains

will carry silts with it.

Proper water drains on dumps, mining faces, road etc.

Construction of check dam

Construction siltation tank 3 Water conservation

Use of water in mining &

environmental work

Check dam Water harvesting

4 Noise

pollution

Operation of machineries,

drilling blasting and

transportation etc.

Proper maintenance of machineries

Use of delay detonators in blasting

Blasting in day time

Green belt generation

Plantation on dumps

Use of earmuffs by worker 5 Ground

vibration

control

Due to blasting Proper blast design pattern

Angle hole drilling

Use of delay detonators

6 Solid waste/

Tailings

Over burden dumping

Municipal waste

Maintaining adequate moisture in O/B

Construction of proper water drains and water garlands on surface.

Construction of retaining walls.

Terracing

Afforestation

Back filling and reclamation done

Septic tank or soak pit is proposed

Proposal for reuse, recycle, refuse & reduce of wastes.

Separate containers to store biodegradable & non-7 Land

degrada-tion

Due to mining and use of

land in dumps and other

activities.

Proper benching / terracing and water drains

8 Erosion &

Sediment

Due to flow of water during

rains over loose overburden

and also mining pits.

Construction of retaining walls

Terracing, proper drainage pattern, check dam in nalla silt removal during rains.

Construction of siltation tank

Afforestation over waste dumps.

9 Top soil Due to breaking of land Top soil will be stacked and utilized for plantation

10 Wildlife

conservation

Due to generation of noise

and blasting etc.

Controlled measures and plantation suitable for wildlife.

Mr. Virender Kumar Walia

Village & Post Dadahu, Tehsil- Renukaji, at Sangrah,

Pin Code- 173025, Distt. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh

Email address- [email protected]

Phone No. and fax no. 01702223995

Mobile No. 9418023995, 9418016223

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