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SUMMARY

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Introductions The lease area was granted to M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company having office at 365, South Motinalla, Nahumantal, Jabalpur, Dist. (MP) for 50 years from 09.01.2017 to 08.01.2067. M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company is a Partnership firm registered under company act. List of Partner is given below: 1. Haji Ahmed Hussain 2. Haji Mohammed Yusuf 3. Smt. Raiza Bee 4. Haji Mohammed Yunus 5. Haji Mohammed Haroon 6. Haji Mohammed Farooque 7. Smt. Priyanka Sharma Haji Mohammed haroon and Haji Mohammed Farroque is declared as nominated owner of the concerned mining lease.

The committee suggested Terms of References (‘ToR’) for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) through its letter no. 238/PS-MS/ MPPCB/ SEAC-II/M/TOR (70)/ 2017 Bhopal date 17/04/2017 , which are incorporated in the EIA/EMP report at their respective places.

Details of the project Table – 1

Particulars Details Locations Village Jhansi & Siluwa Tehsil Sihora District Jabalpur State MP Nearest National/state Highway NH-7 - 3.75km – WN W Nearest Railway Station Gosalpur Railway station - 2.75 km - WNW Nearest Airport Jabalpur - 20.0km Nearest Tourist Place None Archaeological Important Place None in 10 km radius Ecological Sensitive Areas (Wild None in 10 km radius Life Sanctuaries)

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Reserved / Protected Forest within Borha RF - 3.10 km - SES 10km radius (Boundary to boundary distance) Nearest major city with 100000 None in 10 km radius population Nearest village Siluwa Village - 0.040km - N Jhansi - 0.20 km - S Nearest Town Jabalpur - 20.0km Physiography Hilly Slope Radial Nearest River Barne River - 4.0 km - SE Heran River 6.0km - NW Nearest nalla/ pond/canal Canal - 0.90 km - SE Water pond - 0.20km - SE Water pond - 0.60km - NE Barne Reservoir - 4.0km - SE Maral Reservoir - 4.90km - SE Budhasagar Reservoir - 6.30km - W Nearest hill/valley None in 10 km radius Source: Field Survey Mining lease status The subject mine lease area is located in village –Siluwa Jhansi, Taluka Sihora, Jabalpur District (M.P.). Land use of the area is defined as own waste land. The lease was granted for period of 50years from 09.01.2017 to 08.01.2067.

Mining Details Table – 2 Particulars Details Type of Mine Open Cast Mining Lease Area 4.56 ha Existing Pits & Quarries 0.0244 ha Existing Dumps 0.2406ha Infrastructure and road 0.034ha Plantation 0.1ha Total geological Reserve 206048.00t Total Minable Reserve 73694.00t Method of mining Fully mechanized Ultimate Depth of Mining 18m bgl (upto 362m MSL) Expected Life of Mines 5 years from 2017 Stripping Ratio 1:1.55 to 1:4.54 Existing mode to transportat ion Road

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Area to be covered under dumps in Nil conceptual period Area covered under pit in conceptual 1.3827ha period Area to be reclaimed in conceptual period 0.8200ha Area to be rehabilitated by afforestation in 2.0ha conceptual period Area to be covered under water reservoir 0.5627 ha Ground water table Monsoon period 19m bgl (357m AMSL) Dry month 24m bgl (352m AMSL) Production per day (T) 67.0 Truck per day (20t ) 4.0 End user of mineral Cement grade, Cement Industries and beneficiation plant Supply location Nearby area Source : Approved Mining Plan by IBM Mineable Reserves and Life of Mine Mining losses (Loss of mineral during loading, transportation and other handling operation=negligible) Although the proposals are given with FM ‘A’ category, keeping mineral importance and past mining activity experience the manual means of working will be on higher side hence the mineral loss will be negligible therefore not considered. Recoverable Reserves = 73694MT (Iron ore)

Mine life estimated by taking mineable reserves and maximum yearly production of minerals is 20114 MT per year. Total Mineable Reserve is 73694MT Thus SOM period Production= 73694MT Balance Reserves = 73694-73694= 0 Mine Life = 5.0 year The life of the mine is worked out on the basis of the production projected presently. This will change depending upon the market conditions as well as the increase in reserves after proposed exploration. Method of Mining Mining will be proposed. Opencast mechanized method of mining is proposed. All operations of mining will be been done by deployment of heavy earth moving machineries for excavation, loading & transportation on single shift basis. Mining will be carried out by developing systematic, regular and proper benches to achieve production. Mine waste generated during the first two year will be place in the form of one dump for each year. OB and intercalated waste during M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, Chapter 3 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal

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the first year will be dumped at northern part whereas second year, generated waste will be dumped in south eastern part of the lease area. Third year onward simultaneous excavation and backfilling will be carried out. By the end of proposal period no dumps will be remain in the area. During the proposal period, crusher and screening unit will be established in southern part of the lease area.

Requirements for the project Land Requirement Total mining lease area is 4.56 Ha. The status of the land is given below : Table -3 District/ Tehsil Village Khasara No Area Ownership State Jabalpur Sihora Jhansi 367, 368, 4.56ha Own land (MP) Siluwa 369, 370, 371, 372/1, 372/2, 380, 381/1, 37, 38/1, 38/2, 38/3, 39, 40, 41, 42, 440 Source : Approved Mining Plan by IBM & P-II form Water Requirement Water requirement of the mining project and beneficiation plant is estimated 41.00kl per day respectively. Manpower Requirement Estimated requirement of manpower for this project will be about 15-20. Details has been given in chapter -2 Power Requirement No power will be required for mining process and for beneficiation plant, site services, power may be obtained from electricity board. Extent of Mechanization Opencast OTFM mining method will be adopted with deployment of JCB, excavator cum loader shovel, Loader etc.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT Baseline details During the study period, ambient air quality and noise level monitoring was done at 8 locations whereas, surface & ground water sampling was carried out at 5 & 8 locations respectively and soil sampling was done at 8 locations. Results for the same are summarized below:

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Table – 4 Baseline Data: 1 st Dec., 16 to 28 th Feb., 17 Particulars Details Standards Ambient air quality NAAQS 3 PM 10 Max. 88.65 & Min. 40.55 100 µg/m 3 SO 2 Max. & Min. <6.0 80 µg/m 3 NO 2 Max. 12.20 & Min. <8.0 80 µg/m Noise level CPCB Standard Day time (6:00 am Max. 75.90 & Min. 34.30 75 Leq. dB (A) to 10:00 pm) Night time (10:00 Max. 39.2 & Min. 31.20 70 Leq. dB (A) pm to 06:00 am) Water quality IS 10500:1991 (Desirable limits) Surface water pH Max. 7. 94 & Min. 7. 39 6.5 -8.5 TDS Max. 194.00 & Min. 100.00 500 mg/l Total Hardness Max. 108.00 & Min. 84.00 300 mg/l Ground water pH Max. 7.22 & Min. 6.30 6.5-8.5 TDS Max. 390.00 & Min. 169.00 500 mg/l Total Hardness Max. 276 .00 & Min. 100.00 300 mg/l

Biological environment Since there are no notified endangered species in the area, which may be affected due to the mining activities, therefore the biological environment will not have significant impact due to proposed activity. The impact on the biological environment due to amount of dust generation is minimised by well- developed green belt in and around mining lease area. Mitigation measure Extensive plantation is proposed around the mine site, which will serve not only as a sink for pollutant but also as a noise barrier. Afforestation on 2.0ha area with 4095numbers of trees is proposed. It is expected that with the adoption of these mitigative measures, the impact due to operation of the mine will be minimal on the terrestrial ecosystem. • Proper control measures for less noise generation, control of silt containing discharge, safe mining practices shall be adopted. • Proper handling of mineral and overburden will reduce fugitive emissions and hence minimal impact is expected on surrounding flora and fauna inclusive of agricultural species due to deposition of dust • No transportation route should be selected which goes through wild life sanctuaries/parks

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• Aerial light and horning activities should not be allowed in the night to create disturbance even for the domestic and non scheduled faunal elements. • Individual tree guard will be erected for the protection of plants. • Regular watering will be done throughout the year, expect in monsoon season.

3.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Impact on Air Environment Excavations of mineral, transportation of OB, handlings of dumps, movement over haul roads, transportation of mineral and crushing of mineral in the vicinity are source of air pollution. Air pollution caused as above can be classified into the following categories: • Gaseous pollutants (Nitrogen Oxides, Sulphur Dioxide and Carbon Monoxides); and • Particulate Matter. One sampling station is located at core zone i.e. mine office, the avg. Values and 98th percentile value was observed is 53.82 and 61.82 µg/m 3 respectively. At the 7 sampling stations within the buffer zone, the avg. values were observed in the range 44.57 to 76.11µg/m 3 and the 98 th percentile values in the range 47.19

to 88.60µg/m 3. The highest 98% values of PM 10 is observed at Pondi Kalan Village (A-6), which is in up wind direction and placed at house near the road, which is

passes in front of the house. It is, therefore, concluded that the PM 10 levels at all stations are in compliance with the air quality standards for respective area categories. Ambient air quality monitoring carried out around the project site

shows background PM 10 is contributed by virtue of other mining activities present in the vicinity. Mining shall be done other than fully mechanised and complete measures shall be taken to control fugitive emission. Therefore, mining activities will not adversely change the existing ambient air quality.

Moreover mitigative measures suggested for air pollution control are based on the baseline ambient air quality monitoring data. It is desirable that air quality should be monitored on a regular basis to check vis-à-vis the standards prescribed by CPCB and in cases of non-compliance, appropriate mitigative measures shall be adopted. ‹ Dust control measures Dust is the major pollutant generated from the mining operations, during handling, transportation of the material and crushing after excavation of mineral at beneficiation plant. The environmental control measures, which will be proposed to control the fugitive dust released during the operation are given below:

During the mining, the predicted value reveals that the maximum incremental short term 1hourly ground level concentrations of particulates are 0.04µg/m 3. M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, Chapter 6 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal

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Following measures have been suggested for mitigation the effect of mining operation over ambient air environment: • Spraying of water will be proposed on the haulage roads, services road & dump area during proposed mining. • Dumping will be done in south east and north east direction, and away from the habitation. To prevent the fugitive emission during windy days, the process of stabilization need to be fastens. Regular water spraying over the dumps (once in a day) is suggested at this stage. • As proposed backfilling of 0.82 ha shall be taken up at early stage through SOM period generated waste. • Dust mask will be provided to all workers, but use shall be made compulsory. • Regular maintenance of vehicles and machines will be carried out in order to control emissions. During the proposed mining, frequency of maintenance need to be re-scheduled, hence log book and prior maintenance is required for smooth functioning. • Haulage of overburden/mine waste to the siding will be done by dumper. The approach road from lease area to PWD road is about 0.040 km, which is kuchha road. Dust generation due to transportation will be for limited period and extent to small area. Water spraying has already been practiced, however water spraying over the road is suggested prior to movement of dumper for at least 0.040km from the mining gate with scheduled frequency of one trip in four hrs. The timing of movement of dumpers must be scheduled in considering with local village activities • Water shall be sprayed over the muck pile and dumps to reduce the dust generation; • Plantation has already been carried out in north barrier zone to arrest fugitive emission. Further plantation shall be taken up on priority basis with provision of sampling of at least 3 ft height. Impact on Water Environment There is no surface water course in the lease area. The main drainage of the area is through Barne River, which is located in SE direction of the mine. The water table in the area varies from 23m (357m MSL) to 28m (352m MSL), whereas mining is proposed up to avg. 18m depth (362mRL) thus ground water table will not be intersect during conceptual period. The accumulated water of working pit in rainy season will be pumped out to the proposed settling tanks. The accumulated water will be used for green belt, dust suppression and excess water may be given to nearby formers for agricultural purpose. The quality of discharged water must be ensured before draining to agricultural land. Water requirement of the project will be met through hand pump and water accumulated at settling tanks and water reservoir. The rain water may get accumulated in the working pit. Dewatering of the accumulated water in the working pit will be done by pump having capacity of 7 HP. The pumped out M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, Chapter 7 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal

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water will mostly utilized for irrigation purpose. By providing drain around hill slope and along the dump, the impact of silt flow toward the agricultural field and nearby land is prevented. The accumulated rain water in the mine pits will help in recharging the ground water. • It is proposed to make 7 number of settling pits within the garland drain and proposed to connect drains to large settling tanks through these pits to avoid silt discharge from open ended drain s 1. During the proposed mining, 3 settling will be proposed. The de-silted water will be provided for agricultural purposes after ensuring it’s quality. 03 numbers of settling tanks and one water bodies will be proposed in lease area.

From beneficiation plant, tailing shall be generated 5000 TPA on dry basis and 6000 TPA with 20% moisture. Total waste water from the beneficiation plant shall be about 25 KLD. The underflow from solid waste thickener conveyed to filter press. The filtrate and overflow from thickeners drain directly into recycling water system, and then are conveyed to beneficiation plant. Solid waste from the beneficiation process is ideally suitable for bricks, tiles & blocks making and would be marketed to local brick maker. Following measures are proposed for considering the proposed beneficiation plant: • In tailing pond the solids will get settled and then top layer of water will be taken into first RCC bedded settling tank. From the first settling tank the water will be taken to the second tank where some biodegradable flocculent will be added depending upon the turbidity of the water. • The clear water from the second settling tank will be taken for re-use and the settled solids will be scrapped out at regular intervals which will be sold to brick manufacturers. • There will be three RCC bedded settling tanks and will be used alternately to ensure maximum recovery of water and to scrap out the settled solids from the tanks. • As such no slurry will be allowed to drain out and the scrapped material will be utilized for value addition, in-addition to brick manufacturing. • Garland drainage also is conveyed to tailing pond to control the pollution by runoff. • Grounded high grade iron ore in form of slurry will be dewatered in thickener and pressure filter. The filtrate water from pressure filter will be recycled to the process. Hence zero discharge plant is designed for 100% utilization of recycled water. The run-off generated from the temporary dumps of discards and related haulage will be collected through garland drains and further de-siltation will be carried through the run-off management, which comprises of de-silting pits. Filter Press technology will be used to recover water from solid waste & concentrate respectively, which will be re-circulated in the system Impact on Noise M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, Chapter 8 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal

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Major noise generating sources may be considered as excavation, crushing, vibrating screen and loading and dumper movement used for transportation of minerals. In order to control the noise levels in the work zone following measures are proposed: • Hydraulic Rock Breaker shall be used for breaking boulders • Row of trees shall be planted all around mine premises to reduce propagation of noise and dust due to blast outside the lease; • The workforce working at the mining face, where high noise level is expected, shall be provided with protective device for occupational safety, however it’s wearing should be made compulsory to them. • Inspection and maintenance scheduled need to be nicely formulated and strictly adhered to. • Noise generating machinery, should strictly be in compliance with the recommendations of the manufacturers. This would ensure an installation free from vibration and exhaust leaks which are also major contributors to increased noise levels • Maintenance of machines and vehicles has been carried out regularly. The scheduling of frequency is need attraction. • Use of physical barriers and green belt development around the mine to restrict the noise from going outside the mine boundary during operation All the necessary precautions such as hoisting of red flag at a safe distance, alarming the people by whistling and shouting will be taken before blasting Impact on Land & Soil Environment It is proposed to leave the part of excavated pit as water reservoir structure, which may give positive impact to the area and portion of the excavated pit will be backfilled. The mining lease area does not possess threat to any forest growth as existing land use of the site is a barren waste land. One waste dumps will be proposed in lease area as bund around the water body because backfilling will not be proposed. Following measures shall be taken to avoid/minimise the adverse effects of proposed mining activity: • Vegetation shall be removed only from the specific site on which extraction of mineral to be taken place, if any. • The soil will be used for afforestation purpose and will not be kept active for longer period. • Re handling of dump shall be taken carefully to avoid spillage towards agricultural field. • Proper slope and benches with retaining wall for the dumps is suggested to prevent spillage of waste to agricultural land. • The water reservoir of 0.5627 ha shall be provided fencing and proper steps. • Plantation along Barrier zone and water reservoir shall be carried out Reclamation plan In the conceptual period, about 1.3827 area will be developed up to 18m below M/s Khatri Minerals and Mining Company, Chapter 9 Jabalpur (MP) M/s CES, Bhopal

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the ground level or mRL wise it will be up to 362m, while surface RL will be around 380m. During the proposal period, about 0.8200ha area will be backfilled using mine waste.

4.0 POST PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME Table – 5 POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAMME S. Environmental Locations Parameters Period and No. Attributes Frequency 1 Ambient Air quality • Mine Office PM 10 , PM 2.5 SO 2, 24 hr. average • Jhansi NOx, CO samples monthly • Siluwa and as directed during mining • Haul road by MPPCB phase • Tikriya • Dump site 2 Ground water Lease area Drinking Water Pre Monsoon and Jhansi parameters as per Post Monsoon Siluwa IS 10500 Tikriya 3 Surface water Mine pit, pH, conductivity, Pre Monsoon and Local Pond (NE & S) Alkalinity, TS, TDS, Post Monsoon TSS, Total hardness, Cl, SO 4, Ca, Mg, K, Na, F, PO4, Fe, Pb, Mn, Zn, Ni 4 Ambient Noise Mine site (near the dB (A) levels Hourly day and working pit during night time Leq excavation, and levels every around the lease quarter periphery) total 04 point, Siluwa, Jhansi 5 Mines discharge Settling tank, settling pH, conductivity, Pre and Post pits, tailing storage Alkalinity, TS, TDS, Monsoon tanks & garland TSS, Total drain of lease area hardness, Cl, SO 4, Ca, Mg, K, Na, F, PO4, Fe, Pb, Mn, Zn, Ni 6 Soil Quality In and around the Organic matter, Annual site C, H, N, alkalinity, Acidity, heavy metal 7 Ground water table Core and buffer - Annual monitoring zone • At Mine site

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S. Environmental Locations Parameters Period and No. Attributes Frequency • Siluwa • Jhansi

5.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES The Additional Studies conducted as per the Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by SEIAA/SEAC vide letter no. 238/PS-MS/ MPPCB/ SEAC-II/M/TOR (70)/ 2017 Bhopal date 17.04.2017 with regard to Public hearing & subsequent CSR plan.

6.0 PROJECT BENEFITS SN Plan Activity Place of activity Budgetary provisions (Rs in lakh) 1. Promotion (A) Computer Nearby Village School 1.0 of quality education: providing at (04no.) education least 02 computers in Computer @ Rs. 25,000 nearby school at Siluwa, Teacher @ Rs. Jhansi and providing 8000/month. 0.96 facilities of teacher for Need based support computer education and for building repairing, basic education. toilets, fresh water 1.0 (B) Providing financial supply etc through support to the village Gram Panchayat / school. Gram Sabha 2 Solar light 5 no. of Solar street light 12 months 2.0 prov ide to nearby villages Siluwa, Jhansi, Bela, Tikriya, Pondi Kalan 3 Free Medical Checkup facility, Quarterly 2.0 medical first aid and other welfare camp activities for nearby villagers 4 Drip Irrigation Mot ivation and financial Yearly 1.0 facility at assistance to the framers of nearby nearby villages for drip villages irrigation Total 7.96 . 7.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN LAND USE PATTERN The original topography of the ML area will be affected mainly due to the mining operation.

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Table – 6 Existing and Conceptual land use plan of core zone Items Existing At the end of conceptual period Total lease area 4.56ha Mineable area 1.3827ha Ultimate depth of mining 2m bgl (374m MSL) 14m bgl (362m MSL) o o Ultimate pit slope 45 45 Area under dumps 0.2406ha Nil Area under pits 0.0244ha 1.3872ha Area to be reclaimed Nil 0.82ha Infrastructure & Road 0.034ha Nil Plantation 0.1ha 2.0ha Water body Nil 0.5627ha

SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT The impacts on the different components viz employment, housing, educational, medical and transport facilities, fuel availability, economics, status, health agriculture is not significant because size of project is very small. However, it would definitely increase the employment opportunity (primary as well as secondary) in the project area. Some of these impacts would be beneficial. It is not out of place to mention that another two mines, which in the vicinity and both are operational at small level . The expectation of the people of the area is concerned towards employment, education, and health facilities. The literacy rate of the study area is medium. The literacy rate may be increased with the economic benefits may arises from the mining activities. Further the villagers and workers may also get benefitted by medical camps and primary medical facilities, which will be provided by the management.

GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTATION PROGRAMME However the afforestation should always be carried out in a systematic and scientific manner. It is proposed to carry the plantation along the 7.5mt barrier zone, both side of roads, village side and non-mineralised area by considering 80% rate of survival. Trees like Karanj, Sheesham, Mango, Neem and some other varieties will be planted in consultant with forest department. Trees will be planted in 3x3m 2 area and sapling will be planted in 30cm deep hole covered with soil and manure. The details of year wise area and nos. of sapling planted area as under:

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Table no. 7 Afforestation plan ENVIRONMENT IMPACT & MANAGEMENT Ecology: Stage Wise Cumulative Plantation REQUIREMENTS OF PLANTS FOR AFFORESTATION/RECLAMATION Year Unworked area Bench of pit Backfilled Inside dump Total green belt area area Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees Area No. of (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) (Ha) Trees Presently 0.1 100 ------0.1 100 1st to CP 0.83 1750 0.25 525 0.82 1720 - - 1.90 3995 Total 0.93 1850 0.25 525 0.82 1720 - - 2.0 4095

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES Measure to control and minimize the risks at workplace, SIS will implement Health & Safety with the following objectives: ‹ To prevent hazards may be due to slope failure ‹ To provide safe and healthy environment to all the employees. Fugitive dust, noise and fines may affect the health of workers. Safety of employee during operation will be taken care of as per mine regulations act 1961. To avoid any adverse affects on the health of workers due to dust & noise, sufficient measures have been provided in the mining project. These may include: • Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water, fans, toilets etc. • Provision of personal protection devices to the workers; • Dust suppression of haul road. • First-aid facilities within lease area. • Height, slope and width of dump shall be developed as per the approved mining plan. • Regular medical examination shall be conducted for the employees. • Working benches and dump benches shall be developed as per approved mining plan.

2. Implementation Schedule of Mitigation Measures The mitigation measures which given in chapter-10 at EMP, suggested above shall be implemented so as to reduce the impact on environment due to the operations of the proposed capacity expansion project. In order to facilitate easy implementation of mitigation measures, these are phased as per the priority implementation as given in Table-8.

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Table No. 8 Implementation Schedule Activity Action Plan Water spraying over on the haulage roads & During development and operation of mine services road develop green belt around periphery and Immediate (may be started from coming along the road monsoon) Cleaning and maintenance of Garland drain Before and during monsoon Maintenance and Construction of retaining During development and operation of mine wall along the dumps Provision and compulsory use of Dust mask, During development and operation of mine ear plugs, safety shoes and other PPE to all workers Regular health monitoring (ones in a year) of During development and operation o f mine workers Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with During development and operation of mine amenities like drinking water, fans, toilets etc. Socio economic measures During development and operation of mine Air pollution control measures Immediate and progressive Water pollution control measures Immediate continual Noise control measures Immediate continual Ecological preservation and upgradation Immediate & Progressive

3. CONCLUSION As discussed, it is safe to say that the project is not likely to cause significant impact on the ecology and environment of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the pollutants within permissible limits. Green belt development around the area would also be taken up as an effective pollution mitigative technique, as well as to control the pollutants released due to mining.

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