Environmental Impact Assessment Report

for the Proposed 0.5 MTPA Janardanpur Limestone Mine (135.435 ha) at Janardanpur Village, Rampur Baghelan Tehsil, District,

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Environmental Consultant:

Vimta Labs Limited 142, IDA, Phase-II, Cherlapally, (Approved Consultant) Hyderabad–500 051, www.vimta.com (NABL/ISO 17025 Certified Laboratory, Recognized by MoEF, New Delhi) April, 2016 Environment Impact Assessment for the Proposed 0.5 MTPA Janardanpur Limestone Mine (135.435 ha) at Janardanpur Village, Rampur Baghelan Tehsil, , Madhya Pradesh Executive Summary

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Introduction

Jaiprakash Associated Limited (JAL) proposed to set up limestone mine with a production capacity of 0.5 MTPA of limestone in the mine lease area of 135.435 ha. The mine lease area is located near village Janardanpur, Rampur Baghelan tehsil, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh to cater the partial limestone requirement of Jaypee Sanjeewani Cement Plant which is located at a distance of 4.9 km towards south.

 Justification of the Project

Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) has been running three nos. cement plants namely Jaypee Rewa Plant (02 units) with 3.5 million tonnes per annum capacity located at Jaypee Nagar, and Jaypee Bela Plant with 2.5 million tonnes per annum capacity located at Jaypeepuram, of Madhya Pradesh. With the addition of new unit, this has become single largest cement complex of the country.

M/s Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) has proposed to setup 1.5 MTPA clinker and 2.0 MTPA cement plant (Jaypee Sanjeewani Cement Plant) with 35 MW CPP at Jamuna village, Rampur Baghelan tehsil, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh. The total limestone requirement of Sanjeewani Cement Plant is about 2.4 MTPA which will be met from group own captive mines which are located nearby.

1.2 Environmental Setting

The environmental setting of the proposed mining project is presented in Table- 1. The study area map of 10km radius is shown in Figure-1.

TABLE-1 ENVIRONMENT SETTING

Sr. No. Particulars Description 1 Area 135.435 ha 2 Location Janardanpur village, Rampur Baghelan tehsil, Satna district, Madhya Pradesh 3 Toposheet nos 63 D/14 & H/2 4 Geographical Coordinates Latitude 24° 36’ 11” N to 24° 36’ 55” N Longitude 81° 04’ 07” E to 81° 05’ 28” E 5 Current status of land Revenue land (Govt/Private) 6 Elevation above MSL Flat land with gentle undulations of about 310-317 m above Mean Sea Level (MSL) 7 Distance of cement plant from  Rewa cement plant : 9.3 km, SE ML area  Jaypee sanjeevani cement plant : 4.9 km, SE 8 Nearest highway (in km) Jabalpur-Rewa National Highway NH–75, 9.8 km, SSW 9 Nearest town Rewa - 22 km, SE 10 Nearest railway station Turki R.S (Central Railways), 8.4 km, SE 11 Nearest airport Khazuraho (120 km, W) VIMTA Labs Limited, Hyderabad ES-1 Environment Impact Assessment for the Proposed 0.5 MTPA Janardanpur Limestone Mine (135.435 ha) at Janardanpur Village, Rampur Baghelan Tehsil, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh Executive Summary

Sr. No. Particulars Description 12 Tourist places Nil in 15 km radius 13 Places of archaeological There are no archeologically important places within important 15 km radius 14 Protected areas as per Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (Tiger reserve, Elephant reserve, Nil within 15 km radius Wildlife sanctuaries, National park, Conservation reserve and community reserve) 15 Reserve Forests within 10 km  Sathari RF (Adjacent towards NE) radius from mine lease  Sathari RF (near Jhajhar village) - (2.7 km, boundary WSW)  Sathari RF (Patarahai village). (2.8 km, SSE)  Jamori RF, (9.3 km, W) 16 Rivers/Lakes - Dila nala, 1.7 km, SW) - Tons/Tamasa river, (3.5 km, NW) - Nar nadi, (4.1 km, WSW) - Simrawal river, (6.9 km, NNW) 17 Industries in 15 km  Ram nagar (Adjacent, N)  Karmau limestone mine (0.9 km, W)  Barti-fifir (1.4 km, N)  Bela devamaudaldal limestone mine - (1.8 km, NE)  Degrahat Limestone mine (4.9 km, S)  Naubastha north block ML area – (8.1 km, ESE)  Bankuiyan limestone mine – (8.4 km, E)  Rewa cement plant – (9.3 km, SE)  Naubastha limestone mine area – (9.4 km, ESE) 18 Seismic Zone Zone-II as per IS-1893 (Part-1)-2002

2.0 Project Description

The method of mining will be opencast working with formation of benches by fully mechanized means. The mine is planned to be worked with the help of Heavy Earth Moving Equipments like Heavy Duty Drills, Hydraulic Shovels, Dumpers, Dozers etc. Both overburden removal as well as limestone production has been planned by fully mechanized means. The drill machine, Hydraulic excavator with 1.7 to 3.8 cum. bucket capacity excavator, Bull Dozer etc. will be deployed in the mine for overburden handling and limestone production. Drilling and blasting will be carried out for excavation of OB and limestone. For OB, 153 mm size drills will be used for drilling and 10 T-32 T capacity dumper will be used to transport the OB blasted material from the mine pit to dump area. The OBS will be handled with dozer.

The formations encountered in the area comprise of Soil / lateritic soil, Gray Limestone and Shale. The average thickness of the soil is 1.22 meter thus, it is planned to be handled directly by dozer. About 8.5 meter high Gray Limestone bench will be developed for excavation of limestone. The height of limestone bench shall be limited to less than 9.0 m. The average height of the OBS is 1.22 m, therefore, No overburden benches will be developed.

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During initial mine opening, the mine development will be taken up and overburden will be removed to expose limestone formation. During 3rd year overburden bench will be developed in OBS. The thickness of OBS in the area varies from 0.50 m to 3.0 m. During 3rd year of mining operation overburden and limestone handling will be done. During third year stage onwards Limestone production will start. It is planned to raise about 2.0 Lakh tonne of Limestone per year from this mine. The overburden removed from the area shall be accommodated in the haul road, 50 m road barrier and in the 7.5m barrier of the ML.

The mining lease area considered for exploitation is comprised of Gray Limestone formation. At the final stage of mining operation, 22.393 ha area shall be covered under backfilling and afforestation. About 106.631 ha area shall be converted to water reservoir. Rest of the area shall remain in undisturbed state due to Safety barriers, constraints & covering 7.5 m barrier etc.

The salient features of the mine lease area are presented in Table-2.

TABLE-2 SALIENT FEATURES OF LIMESTONE MINE

Sr. No. Description Particulars 1 Mine lease area 135.435 ha 2 Type of mine Opencast mine 3 Method of mining Fully mechanized open cast method 4 Rated capacity 0.5 MTPA 5 Expected life of mine 32 years 6 Production MT 14.209 Million Tonnes (for first five years) 7 Average stripping ratio for 1:0.08 (LS to OB) MT; m3 life of the mine (ore waste) 8 Mineable reserves 14.209 MT 9 Average no. of working days 300 10 Number of shifts 2 shifts 11 Working hours 8 hrs 12 Bench height 8.5 m 13 Overburden/waste to be 74,598 m3 generated ( For first five years) 14 Thickness of over burden 0.5 – 3.0 m3 15 Ultimate pit slope 45º 16 Power requirement 60 KW 17 Water requirement 75 m3/day (Water requirements will be met from water reservoir) Water during initial stage will be met from Beladevmaudaldal mine (2.5 km towards NE) rain water reservoir and from mine pit sump, Created due to extraction of limestone, subsequently. 18 Man Power 56 19 Project Cost Rs. 30 Crores Source: Mine Plan VIMTA Labs Limited, Hyderabad ES-3 Environment Impact Assessment for the Proposed 0.5 MTPA Janardanpur Limestone Mine (135.435 ha) at Janardanpur Village, Rampur Baghelan Tehsil, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh Executive Summary

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Mine Lease Area Latitudes : 24° 36' 11'' N to 24° 36' 55'' N Longitudes : 81° 04' 07'' E to 81° 05' 28'' E LEGEND M.L Area Road

Railway Line FIGURE-1 Settlement STUDY AREA MAP Nadi Nalla VIMTAForest Labs Boundary Limited, Hyderabad ES-4 Environment Impact Assessment for the Proposed 0.5 MTPA Janardanpur Limestone Mine (135.435 ha) at Janardanpur Village, Rampur Baghelan Tehsil, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh Executive Summary

2.1 Land use Pattern

The detail of land use pattern of the lease area during conceptual stage is given below in Table-3.

TABLE- 3 LAND USE OF MINE LEASE AREA- OPERATIONAL PHASE

Sr. no. Heads at present at the end at the end of of 5 yrs conc period a) # Area under mineral stack Nil Nil Nil b) Area under road Nil 0.50 0.50 c) Area under green belt (i.e. plantation on area other than dump Nil 2.756 6.411 and backfilled area) d) # area under infrastructure Nil 0.50 0.50 e) Area under tailing dumps Nil Nil Nil f) Area under any other use Nil Nil Nil g) Undisturbed area Nil Nil Nil Source: Mine Plan

2.2 Reclamation and Afforestation Programme

The limestone formation in the Mining Lease area is concealed beneath soil, cover ranging from 0.50 to 3.00 m (at places) averaging 1.5 m. The limestone: overburden stripping ratio is 1:0.08 total 129.024 ha has been proposed for mining upto conceptual stage. During first 5 years of mining operation the overburden soil has been planned to be utilized in the green belt and haul road. The backfilling activity shall be commenced from 6th year of mining operation. Considering the above stripping ratio, about 22.393 ha area shall be reclaimed by backfilling. The details of reclamation and rehabilitation are presented in Table-4.

TABLE- 4 DETAILS OF CONCEPTUAL RECLAIMATION & REHABILITATION

At the end At At the end Sr. no. Heads of conc present of 5 yrs period a Total Area excavated (broken) Nil 4.973 129.024 b Area fully mined out (out of a) Nil 2.372 129.024 B1) Area left for sump/mining activity in quarry floor Nil Nil Nil (out of b) b2) Area left for water harvesting (out of b ) Nil Nil Nil b3) Area fully rehabilitated by pisciculture (out of Nil Nil 106.631 b)/ water reservoir # b4) Area under reclamation (out of b) Nil Nil Nil b5) Area fully reclaimed (back filled) (out of b) Nil Nil 22.393 B5.1) Area rehabilitated out of b5 by converting to Nil Nil Nil agriculture B5.2) Area rehabilitated out of b5 by afforestation Nil Nil 129.024 B5.3) Area rehabilitated out of b5 for any other purpose Nil Nil Nil (hut ment temp house etc.) #b5.4) Area under rehabilitation, out of b5) Nil Nil Nil Source: Mine Plan

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3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

The baseline data monitoring studies have been carried out for three months during the period 1st October 2014 to 31st December 2014, covering post- monsoon and partly winter season.

3.1 Land Use

The land use pattern of the 10 km radius area has been studied by analyzing the available secondary data published in Census records. The total area acquired for mining of limestone is about 135.435 ha for which approval has been obtained from Madhya Pradesh government. Out of 135.435 ha about 99.45% of land is under agricultural land use and 0.531% is government land.

3.2 Soil Quality

Eight soil samples were collected and analyzed in and around the mine lease area to assess the present soil quality of the region. The pH of the soil indicates that the soil is neutral to moderately alkaline in nature. The nitrogen values range between 44.3 to 104.7 kg/ha. The nitrogen content in the study area is very less to good category. The phosphorus values range between 112.4 to 287.7 kg/ha, indicating that the phosphorus content in the study area falls in more than sufficient category. The potassium values range between 142.6 to 551.4 kg/ha. The potassium content in the study area falls in less to more than sufficient category. The chlorides were found to be in the range of 70.0 to 208.5 mg/kg of soil. Based on the results, it is evident that the soils are not contaminated by any pollution sources.

3.3 Meteorology

Meteorological data at the site was monitored during the period 1st October 2014 to 31st December 2014 covering post-monsoon and partly winter season.

It was observed that the during study period, temperature ranged from 12.9 0C to 34.90C and the relative humidity recorded in the range of 24% to 72%. Total rainfall was observed 119.4 mm during the study period. Predominant winds are mostly from NW (23.0%), W (17.2%), N (10.9%), E (5.4%) and SW (5.1%)

3.4 Ambient Air Quality

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) stations were set up at eight locations with a frequency of two days per week for three months during post-monsoon season and partly winter season. The minimum and maximum values of AAQ levels are given below:

PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NO2 CO Ozone Range 30.5 - 48.2 18.9-35.2 12.9-25.3 20.8-34.5 332-417 4.5-15.6 All values are given in g/m3

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The results thus obtained indicate that the concentrations of PM, PM10, SO2, NO2 and CO in the ambient air are well within the National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) standards for Residential and Rural areas.

3.5 Water Quality

Two surface water and eight ground water sources in the study area were examined for physico-chemical, heavy metals and bacteriological parameters in order to assess the effect of mining and other activities on surface and ground water.

Surface Water Quality

The pH and conductivity varies from 7.70–7.80 and 588-618 µs/cm respectively. The total dissolved solids ranged from 390-410 mg/l. Chlorides and sulphates were found to be in the range of 18.1-28.1 mg/l and 72.6-95.7 mg/l respectively. The heavy metal content has been found to be well within the limit. The coliform organisms were found to be within the limits. The physico-chemical and biological analysis revealed that these surface water quality are well within the prescribed limits of IS: 10500.

Ground Water Quality

As seen from the analysis data, the pH value varied from 7.02-7.73. The total hardness was observed to be in the range of 183-563 mg/l respectively. Calcium and magnesium content varies in between 36.7-168.1 mg/l and 8.7-34.8 mg/l respectively. Chlorides and sulphates are found to be in the range of 14.0-75.6 mg/l and 30.7-317.0 mg/l respectively and found to be within the maximum permissible limits of IS-10500. Nitrates and fluorides are found to be in the range of 4.9-42.0 mg/l and 0.3-0.6 mg/l respectively and found to be within the IS- 10500 drinking water limits. Heavy metal contents are found to be below the detection limit. The E.Coli are found to be absent. The results indicate ground water is in conformity with IS-10500 standards.

3.6 Noise Levels

The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of ambient noise levels at eight locations in the study area for post monsoon season 2014. The noise levels at each location were recorded for 24 hours. The day time noise levels at all the locations were ranged in between 49.4 to 57.4 dB(A). The night time noise levels were ranged in between 46.2 to 54.4 dB (A). The daytime and night time noise levels in all the residential locations were observed to be within the permissible limits.

3.7 Ecological Environment

From the primary survey and as per forest department records and review of literature, there are no sanctuaries, national park, biosphere reserves in the study area. The study area does not have migratory corridors of any important species. The study area did not record the presence of any critically threatened species in the study area. The records of Botanical Survey of and forest department also

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did not indicate presence of any endangered or rare and vulnerable plant species in this area.

On comparison of the check list given in the Schedule-I of the Act and the list of wildlife recorded in the study area, it can be concluded that 1 species (Indian Peafowl) belongs to Schedule-I, and rest of the species belongs to Schedule-II, III, IV and V of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Peackock conservation plan has been submitted to DFO for approval.

3.8 Social Environment

The study area (10 km radius) area has a total population of 135534 according to 2011 census. Total male population is about 51.99 % and total female population is around 48.01 %. The average literacy rate 64.05 % is above average in the region.

4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

The environmental impacts due to the proposed mining project, associated activities have been assessed and adequate management plan has been developed to mitigate the impacts.

4.1 Topography

The proposed limestone mine deposit is representing a plain topography. The topographic elevation in the lease hold varies from 310 to 317 m above MSL. However, no major impacts on topography due to proposed project are envisaged.

4.2 Air Quality

Ore loading activities, waste dumping and vehicular movement are the sources to air pollution on the surface. Major activities like drilling, blasting and loading are confined to underground only.

The entire limestone excavated from this mine will be fed to Sanjeewani Cement Plant. Crusher will be located at nearest captive mine of JAL at a distance of 2.8 km from proposed cement plant. Transportation of LS will be done through haul road to the crusher and the limestone will be transported to the plant through closed conveyor belt.

From the mine, ore will be transported by 32 tonne capacity rear dump trucks to the crushing plant. PM and NOx emissions are envisaged during blasting and transportation operations. But these will be kept under control by monitoring regularly, the emissions from exhaust and by sprinkling of water on haul roads etc.

4.3 Noise Levels and Ground Vibrations

With the mining operations, due to machinery, drilling and blasting for mine development, excavation and transportation of ore, it is imperative that noise

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levels would increase. However, the expected noise levels will not have significant effect on the outside community as habitation area is far away.

The blasting operations are proposed to use deep hole drilling and blasting using delay detonators which are bound to reduce the ground vibrations. Further, the ground vibrations shall be controlled by using modern shock tubes with delay non-electric (nonel) detonators. In addition various mitigation measures as given EMP are being practiced at the mine site and will be continued. Hence, ground vibrations will be well within the specified maximum limits.

4.4 Water Resources

About 75 m3/day (Water requirements will be met from water reservoir) Water during initial stage will be met from Beladevmaudaldal mine (2.5 km towards NE) rain water reservoir and from mine pit sump, created due to extraction of limestone, subsequently.

Water Quality

With the initiation of mining activity, no impact on the quality of surface and ground water is expected. Lime stone, being hard and compact in nature does not contribute any constituents to surface and ground water which may cause increase in salinity or pollutants. Here as the lease area is not over exploited, there is no possibility of any changes in the water quality. The chemical analysis of water samples collected from streams, dams and wells reveal that there is no significant change in the constituents and surface water and ground water due to mining in the nearby mining area are found suitable for all purposes and all constituents within the drinking water standards of IS:10500-2012

Impact of surface water

As per the conceptual mine plan, most of the land excavated during mining activity would be reclaimed by backfilling. The backfilling will be a regular practice from fifth year onwards and a continuous process of backfilling will be carried out to cover the maximum mined out area. The balance open area of 106.63 ha will remain a water reservoir which will serve as recharge pits, water for plantation and as a source of water supply for public use containing about 2718 m3/day (@ conceptual stage) of water depending upon rainfall.

It is therefore apparent that there is not likely to be any adverse impact of mining on the surface water regime. Whatever water gets collected in the mine pit as direct rain falling in the pit will be collected in the sump and pumped back for road spraying, greenbelt and for supplying water to nearby villages or released in the nearby stream outside the lease area.

Impact of ground water

The depth to water during the summer months in the mines will be at the depth of 14 m (297 m RL) while during post-monsoon period. It expected to be 10 m (301 m RL) below the land surface (311 mRL) in a normal rainfall year. As per the

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mine plan period, excavated area will be backfilled as the mining progresses, and finally deeper excavations will be backfilled and planted.

It is expected that pit area at end – year of the mine period will occupy an area of 106.63 ha accumulating 2718.18 m3/day of water (including ground water inflow). Of this, direct accumulation of rain water in the mining pit will be 2702.29 m3/day. For end – year of mining period, while15.89 m3/day will be inflow of ground water during the end year of mine period when deep depth (292 mRL) is achieved.

4.5 Soil Environment

During the first 5 year period, no OB dump will be created. The top soil generated during first 5 years shall be utilized in the haul road, 50 m road barrier and 7.5 m barrier along ML boundary. These areas will then be covered with plantation. Thus about 2.756 ha area shall be covered under plantation. There will be no dump created because the generation of overburden due to mining is only soil and very less in quantity which shall be used in the barrier zone for plantation activity.

4.6 Solid Waste

Quantity of Overburden

During the five year period a total quantity of 74,598 Cum of OBS will be handled from the area which will correspond to 85,041 Cum considering 20 % expansion and subsequent compaction of 5%. The overburden soil generated from the area will be disposed in the restricted zone by spreading less than 2 m thick layer.

Manner of Disposal

No hard overburden will be generated in the initial 5 year period of mining operation. The overburden removal has been planned in a systematic manner giving due regards to utilization of top soil encountered during the process. The top soil generated will be utilized in spreading a final layer. The fully matured dump yards are then left for one season for proper compaction of the area. Properly matured dump yards are then taken up for plantation activity.

4.7 Flora and Fauna

As per forest records there is no wild life sanctuary in 15 km radius. There no wildlife corridors in 10 km radius area.

As the mining activity is restricted to core zone, no significant impact on the flora of the buffer zone due to the proposed mining is anticipated. With proposed green belt development and afforestation plan around the mine, the aesthetics will be improved.

Extensive plantation comprising of pollutant resistant trees will be carried out surrounding the mine site, which will serve not only as pollution sink but also as a noise barrier. It is expected that with the adoption of these mitigatory measures,

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the impact due to operation of the mines will be minimal on the terrestrial ecosystem.

5.0 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

The mining lease area is devoid of any habitants. The limestone mining does not have any harmful material which can cause health risk except the dust generating at various points. The dust generation will be kept under control by spraying the water at all the working areas, thereby the occupation health hazards will not be there.

One hospital with full-fledged staff has been provided by JAL at Jaypee Nagar colony, where free medical facilities and medicines are provided to the employees and their families. Villagers of the surrounding area are also avail this facilities.

One dispensary has also been provided the company. Villagers of the surrounding area is also availing this facility on free of charge basis. Dispensary/Mobile Medical Van will also be provided for Janardanpur ML area.

One mobile medical Van with staff also provided by the company for surrounding villagers for their health care on free of charge.

Hence, no significant impact on health of workmen is envisaged.

6.0 BUDGETARY ALLOCATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

JAL is proposed to spend about Rs. 100 lakhs towards environmental protection measures with a recurring cost of about Rs. 22 lakhs.

7.0 CSR ACTIVITIES

JAL is actively involved in community development of surrounding villages near plants and mines, through Comprehensive Rural Development Program (CRDP) by Jaiprakash Sewa Sansthan “a Not for Profit Trust”. Under CRDP, 28 villages are already adopted by JAL in Rewa and Satna District. The total amount incurred on CSR activities will be about 0.5 Crores.

8.0 CONCLUSION

The proposed project will have marginal impacts on the local environment with proper mitigation measures with the effective implementation of the environment management measures as suggested in the EIA/EMP report and as recommended by MoEF&CC, CPCB and State Pollution Control Board, the negative impacts will be minimized to a great extent. However, development of this project has beneficial impact/effects in terms of growth in regional economy, transform the

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region's economy from predominantly agricultural to significantly industrial, increase Government earnings and revenues and accelerate the pace of industrial development in the region.

The proposed project will provide direct employment to a large number of personnel. This project will also generate indirect employment to a considerable number of families, who will render their services for the employees of the project.

The project will also encourage ancillary industries in the region, which will not only increase the employment potential but also the economic base of the region will be further strengthened.

Thus, in view of considerable benefits from the project, the proposed project is most advantageous to the region as well as to the nation.

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