ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN OF SIKHARPUR & HANTOSH CLUSTER MINES

Production of Stone –84,506m3/Annum (Max) 3 3 (Sikarpur-1/A-3,942m , Sikarpur-1/B- 41,530m , Sikarpur-1/C-23,026m3& Hantosh-16,008m3)

OVER AN AREA OF 29.733ACRES OR 12.031HA.IN VILLAGE- SIKHARPUR & HANTOSH UNDER HINJILICUT TAHASIL OF DISTRICT OF

Screening Category – ‘B2’

TO BE CONSIDER BY SEIAA ODISHA FOR GRANTING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

Prepared By Mr. Sanjib Kumar Swain (RQP) Plot No-436/1681, Nayapalli, Nuasahi,Unit-VIII, -751012

1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

1.0- INTRODUCTION

The Environmental Management plan has been prepared for the cluster of Stone quarry i.e. Sikharpur-1/A over an area of 0.809Ha or 2.00acres, Sikharpur-1/B over an area of 5.261Ha or 13.00acres, Sikharpur-1/C over an area of 3.048Ha or 7.533acres and Hantosh Stone quarry over an area of 2.913ha or 7.20acres is located in village Sikharpur and Hantosh for excavation of Stone (road metal) under Hinjilicut Tahasil of , Odisha. Sikharpur-1/A & 1/B Stone quarry has been granted by Tahasildar, Hinjilicut vide order no 3353 dated 21.05.2016 & 5388 dated 19.09.2016 in favour of Sri Trilochan Samantara & Sikharpur-1/C Stone quarry has been granted by Tahasildar, Hinjilicut vide order no 3584 dated 10.06.2016 in favour of Sri Jagadish Padhy & Hantosh Stone quarry Mining plan has been prepared for Tahasildar Hinjilicut vide order no-6957 dated 07-12-2016. As per the EIA notification S.O. 1533 (E) dated 14.09.2006, all developmental project required environment clearance before commencing their project activity from MOEF&CC Govt. of . Mining operation for major mineral over 5.0 Ha. was under the preview of the notification under category 1(a). Further Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has passed judgment for making Environmental Clearance Mandatory for all category of Mining Project including minor minerals.. In view of the Judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court the EIA notification 2006 was subsequently amended vide Notification SO 2588 (E) Dated 22.09.2015 and SO 141 (E) dated 15.01.2016.

As amendment of EIA Notification dated 15.01.2016. for Environmental Clearance of minor mineral mining project ≥50 ha. considered as A category to be appraised at EAC/MOEFCC, New Delhi Level. Project < 50 ha. and ≥ 25 ha. considered as B1 category to be appraised at SEAC/SEIAA level. For both the category A and B1, Form-I, PFR, Approved Mining Plan and EIA/EMP required. The Mining Project< 25 ha. and >5 ha.considered as B2 category project to be appraised at SEAC/SEIAA level. For B2 category project < 25 ha. and >5to be required to submit Form-I, PFR, Approved Mining Plan and EMP. The mining project 0 to 5 ha. to be consider at DEAC/DEIAA for which Form-IM, PFR, Approved Mining Plan only required. >5 ha will be appraised based on Form 1, Pre feasibility report and Environment Management Plan. Sikharpur-1/A,1/B & 1/C mining lease area over an area of 0.809Ha or 2.00acres & 5.261Ha or 13.00Acres & 3.048 hectares or 7.533Acres in village Sikharpur under Hinjilicut Tahasil of Ganjam District, Odisha, and Hantosh Mining lease area over an area of 2.913Ha or 7.20acres under

2 Hinjilicut Tahasil of Ganjam District Odisha. Sikharpur 1/A,1/B & 1/C and Hantosh Stone mines is approved for mining lease or approved mining plan of Stone mines for a period of 5 years in favour of Sri Trilochan Samantara, Sri Jagadish Padhy & Tahasildar Hinjilicut basing on the letter of Tahasildar, Hinjilicut vide letter no. 3353 dated 21.05.2016 & 5388 dated 19.09.2016, 3584 dated 10.06.2016 & 6957 dated 07-12-2016. The total lease area of cluster mines of Sikharpur & Hantosh Stone Quarry area is 29.733 acres or 12.031 Ha. in village Sikharpur & Hantosh, Under Tahasil Hinjilicut, District Ganjam with production capacity of 84,506m3/Annum(max) (Sikarpur-1/A-3,942m3, Sikarpur-1/B-41,530m3, Sikarpur-1/C-23,026m3& Hantosh-16,008m3.

In view of the EIA Notification dated 15.01.2016 the Sikharpur & Hantosh Stone Quarry requires environmental clearance from SEIAA through SEAC before commencing its production.For obtaining Environmental Clearance the Lessee Sri. Trilochan Samantara, Sri Jagadish Padhy & Tahasildar Hinjilicut, has prepared the Mining Plan through a RQP and got its approval from the concerned officer of State Government Department of Mining and Geology as per the Minor Mineral provision of State Government. The PFR as per the MOEF Guidelines has also been prepared. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is being prepared for the purpose of obtaining Environmental Clearance for B2 category minor mineral project <25 ha. and >5 ha. of lease area.

1.1 BRIEF PROFILE OF THE PROJECTS

Particulars Sikharpur -1/A Sikharpur -1/B Sikharpur -1/C Hantosh

Profile of Sikharpur -1/A Sikharpur -1/B stone Sikharpur -1/C Sikharpur -1/B stone Project stone quarry area is quarry area is 5.261 stone quarry area is quarry area is 2.913 0.809 ha or 2.00 ha or 13.00acres. 3.048 ha or 7.533 ha or 7.20acres. acres. acres. Name & Sri Trilochan Sri Trilochan Sri Jagadish Padhy Tahasildar, Hinjilicut, Address of Samantara Samantara At/Po-Gandala, District: Ganjam, Lessee At-Brahmanagar, At-Brahmanagar, Ps-Hinjili, Odisha Ps-Baidyanathpur, Ps-Baidyanathpur, District: Ganjam, District: Ganjam, District: Ganjam, Odisha Odisha Odisha Grant of Quarry lease has Quarry lease has Quarry lease has Quarry lease has been

Lease been proposed to been proposed to be been proposed to be proposed to be be granted by the granted by the granted by the granted by the Tahasildar, Tahasildar, Hinjilicut Tahasildar, Tahasildar, Hinjilicut Hinjilicut vide vide order no 5388 Hinjilicut vide order vide order no-6957 order no- 3353 dated 19.09.2016 no 3584 dated dated 07-12-2016 dated 21.05.2016 10.06.2016

Objective 3,942 Cu.m/ Annum 41,530 Cu.m/ 23,026 Cu.m/ 16,008 Cu.m./ Annum Annum Annum

3 Status of New Mines New Mines awaiting New Mines New Mines awaiting Mine awaiting for EC for EC awaiting for EC for EC Location Vill.- Sikharpur, Vill.- Sikharpur Vill.- Sikharpur Vill.-Hantosh Tahasil Hinjilicut, Dist- Gajapati

Toposheet No. 74 Toposheet No. 74 Toposheet No. 74 Toposheet No. 74 A/15 A/15 A/15 A/15 Plot Khat Area Kissa Plot Khat Area Kissam Plot Khata Area Kissa Plot Khata Area Kissam No a No in m of No a in of land No No in m of No No in of land acres land No acres acres land acre s 528 2.00 Parbat 528 13.00 Parbat 528 7.533 Parbat 192 7.20 Parbat 01/A 01/B 01/C 1149 /A Project B2 ( less than 25 B2 ( less than 25 B2( less than 25 B2( less than 25 Ha), Category Ha), over 0.809ha. Ha), over 5.261ha. Ha), over, 3.048ha. over, 2.913ha.

Method of Semi Mechanised Semi Mechanised Semi Mechanised Semi Mechanised Mining Method. Method. Method. Method. Reserves Geological Reserve: Geological Reserve: Geological Geological 1,55,876 cum 17,68,068 cum Reserve:5,59,217cum Reserve:3,54,816 cum Mineable Reserve: Mineable Reserve: Mineable Reserve: Mineable Reserve: 39,636 cum 9,42,480 cum 2,55,075 cum 2,11,328 cum Year wise WiseAnnual Level of Annual Level of Annual Level of Annual Level of Production Production Production Production Production Year R.O.M in Cum R.O.M in Cum. R.O.M in Cum. R.O.M in Cum (2016-17) 3,132 41,530 22,993 15,936 (2017-18) 3,348 41,530 22,996 15,936 (2018-19) 3,564 41,530 23,019 15,936 (2019-20) 3,726 41,530 23,026 16,008 (2020-21) 3,942 41,530 23,026 16,008 Total 17,712 2,07,650 1,15,06 79,824 Production Average Annual Average Annual Average 0Annual Average Annual production- 3,543 production- 41,530 production- 23,012 production- 15,965 m3No of working cum,No of working cum,No of working cum,No of working days-250 days-250 days-250 days-240 Waste Plan Annual Level of Annual Level of Annual Level of Annual Level of Waste (m3) Waste (m3) Waste (m3) Waste (m3) Year Waste in Cum Waste in Cum. Waste in Cum. Waste in Cum. (2016-17) 348 4,614 2,555 3,984 (2017-18) 372 4,614 2,556 3,984 (2018-19) 396 4,614 2,557 3,984 (2019-20) 414 4,614 2,558 4,002 (2020-21) 438 4,614 2,558 4,002

4 Total 1,968 23,071 12,784 19,956 Water/ Source of water is Source of water is Source of water is Source of water is Power Tube well Tube well Tube well Tube well Manpower 14 nos. 24nos. 23nos. 7nos

Use of Mined out stone Mined out stone Mined out stone will Mined out stone will Mineral will be utilized for will be utilized for be utilized for be utilized for domestic use only. domestic use only. domestic use only. domestic use only. Monthly dispatched Monthly dispatched Monthly dispatched Monthly dispatched quantity will be quantity will be quantity will be quantity will be 493cum. 5,192cum. 2,900 cum. 1,996 cum.

1.2- Details of the area: Sikharpur & Hantosh Stone Quarry area forms a part of Survey of India Toposheet No. 74A/15 .The quarry area of Sikharpur 1/A is bounded between the latitude of 19˚ 26’ 27.4” N to 19˚ 26’ 30.7” N and longitude of 84˚50’ 26.5” E to 84˚ 50’ 30.6’’E, Sikharpur 1/B is bounded between the latitude of 19˚ 26’ 27.4” N to 19˚ 26’ 30.7” N and longitude of 84˚50’ 26.5” E to 84˚ 50’ 30.6’’E, Sikharpur 1/C is bounded between the latitude of 19˚ 26’ 33.8” N to 19˚ 26’ 41.3” N and longitude of 84˚50’ 33.6” E to 84˚ 50’ 42.4’’E & Hantosh quarry is bounded between the latitude of 19˚ 26’ 35.2” N to 19˚ 26’ 43.5” N and longitude of 84˚50’ 39.3” E to 84˚ 50’ 45.4’’E,. The quarry area is well connected to Sikharpur & Hantosh at a distance of 15.0km, from Tahasil Hinjilicut & the district headquarter is is at distance of 35.00kms. The area is accessible from state head quarter Bhubaneswar covering a distance of 220 km. The said quarry area is earmarked in the Toposheet No-74-A/15 as shown in the following Fig. No. – 1.

Topographically the area is undulating terrain there is no water will stagnant at the low level of the lease area. The road are passing nearby the quarry area. The highest RL of the quarry area is 148mRL and the lowest RL of the area is 64mRL.

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Name Sikharpur & Hantosh Stone Quarry Area 12.031Hec/29.733Acre Village Sikharpur & Hantosh Khata Number 528 & 192 Plot No. 1/A ,B,C & 1149/A Kisam of Land Parbat

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2.0- Existing Land-use Pattern a) As per the Land Schedule

Land Use Pattern as per the Land Schedule of Sikharpur & Hantosh Stone quarry.

Village Name of the Lessee Kissam Area Acres Hectares Sikharpur 1/A Parbat 2.00 0.809 Sri Trilochan Samantara Sikharpur 1/B 13.00 5.261 Sikharpur 1/C Sri Jagadish Padhy 7.533 3.048 Hantosh Tahasildar,Hinjilicut 7.20 2.913 Total 29.733 12.031

13 b) As per Mining Activities Sl. Pattern of Utilisation Area in No. Sikharpur-1/A Sikharpur-1/B Sikharpur-1/C Hantosh hectares 1 Mining 0.411 3.198 2.077 1.10 6.786 2 Dumping 0.017 0.152 0.074 Nil 0.243 3 Road 0.005 0.003 0.108 0.005 0.121 4 Stacking 0.005 0.006 0.017 0.010 0.038 5 Plantation 0.110 0.225 0.300 0.250 0.885 6 Un Utilised 0.261 1.677 0.472 1.548 3.958 Total: 0.809 5.261 3.048 2.913 12.031 2.1- Details of Machine to be used in Mining Operation: A standard equipment selection has been made in respect of major earth moving machines consisting 3 of 0.9 M hydraulic excavators make of PC 120 , 10MT capacity dumpers & Hyva, Jack Hammer drill, Wagon drill . LM 100 with 450CFM compressor and rock breaker etc.

2.2- Detail of Measurement of mining Pit earlier excavation in the area to be sanctioned and details of mineral Concessions situated within 100 meter periphery of this area: Not. Applicable 2.3- Scheme of Tree Plantation: Greenbelt shall be developed along the boundary of stone quarry area (Sikharpur-1/A,1/B,1/C & Hantosh) with the native tree species. The plantation proposal has been given to plant around 1,518 saplings over an area of 0.885 ha in the quarry leased area.

2.4- Details and approximate distance of National Park, Sanctuary, Biodiversity area, and Inter State boundary situated within periphery of 10 Km. from the area to be sanctioned:

No National Park, wild life sanctuary, Biodiversity area, Inter State boundary is situated within periphery of 10 Km from the sanctioned area (Sikharpur-1/A,1/B,1/C & Hantosh.

Distence of Environmental Sensitivity Features from the ML area Area Distance in Kilometre from the boundary of the lease area Distance from the following infrastructural facilities Nearest Railway line (with name) Jagannathpur Railway station 25.0 Km from the lease area. Nearest National Highway (with name) National Highway-59 is 15.0 Km from lease area. Nearest State Highway (with name) State Highway-36 is 5.0 Km & SH-32 is 3.0km from the lease area. Nearest Major District Road(with name) PWD Road at 0.200Km from the lease area.

14 Nearest Railway bridge / road bridge Ghodahada River Bridge at Hinjilicut -12 Km Nearest Electric transmission line pole or Electric transmission line 5.0km at tower Belgam Nearest Canal or check dam or reservoirs or lake Lake Tampera is 20.0km from the lease or ponds area. Nearest in-take point with name for drinking Bhabandha 1 km from the lease area. water / Canal for irrigation at Dakhinapur- industrial use Nearest Intake for irrigation 30.0km Nearest River Embankment Ghodahada River Embankment -13.50km Nearest Sanctuary / National Park (along with Lakhari Vally Sanctuary-70kms from the name of the Sanctuary / National Park) lease area. Nearest reserve forest (with name) Ramagurha RF-35kms from the Lease area Nearest Archaeological site(along with the name Taratarini temple 25.0km from the lease of the Archaeological Site) area Nearest State boundaries Andhra Pradesh-40 Km from the lease area. Nearest Defence installations Golabandha Air Defence Centre 60kms Nearest Densely populated or built-up area. Bhabandha 1.0 km from the lease area. Distance from nearest human habitation(Name Sikharpur & Hantosh 2 Km from the of the nearest habitation) lease area. High tide line Gopalpur at 60kms Nearest Area occupied by sensitive man-made Hinjilicut Hospital 13.0km from the lease land uses area.Hinjilicut college-12km, (Hospitals, educational institutions, places of School-Bhabandha-2.00km, worship, community facilities) Temple-Hanuman mandir-2.0km,

Ref. Fig, No.5 2.5- Proposed annual production of mineral: As per the Approved Mining Plan, size of the leasr area (Sikharpur-1/A,1/B,1/C & Hantosh) is 29.733acres or 12.031Ha. with geological reserve of 28,37,977cum. (Ref. Fig 3) and Mineable reserve of 14,48,519cum of stone material. Magnitude of the proposed operation is to produce at average excavation of 84,506 cu.m /annum(max) of road metals which will be further used in construction of road. The mining operation shall be carried out by semi-mechanized method to achieve the production level. The proposed development plan is as below. The bench height and width will be maintain at 4m to 5m.

15 Particulars Sikharpur -1/A Sikharpur -1/B Sikharpur -1/C Hantosh Year wise AnnualWise Level of Annual Level of Annual Level of Annual Level of Production Production Production Production Production Plan Year R.O.M in Cum R.O.M in Cum. R.O.M in Cum. R.O.M in Cum (2016-17) 3,132 41,530 22,993 15,936 (2017-18) 3,348 41,530 22,996 15,936 (2018-19) 3,564 41,530 23,019 15,936 (2019-20) 3,726 41,530 23,026 16,008 (2020-21) 3,942 41,530 23,026 16,008 Total 17,712 2,07,650 1,15,060 79,824 Production Average Annual Average Annual Average Annual Average Annual production- 3,543 production- 41,530 production- production- 15,965 m3 cum, 23,026 cum, cum, No of working No of working No of working No of working days- days-250 days-250 days-250 240 Waste Annual Level of Annual Level of Annual Level of Annual Level of Plan Waste (m3) Waste (m3) Waste (m3) Waste(m3) Year Waste In Cum Waste In Cum. Waste In Cum. Waste In Cum (2016-17) 348 4,614 2,555 3,984 (2017-18) 372 4,614 2,556 3,984 (2018-19) 396 4,614 2,557 3,984 (2019-20) 414 4,614 2,558 4,002 (2020-21) 438 4,614 2,558 4,002 Total 1,968 23,071 12,784 19,956

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26 3.0- Effect on ground water level due to mining operation and its preventive measures: It is observed from the dug well in the adjacent area that the ground water table varies between 15 m to 20 m from the surface level. During dry season the water table falls below 20 m from the surface where as during rainy season the water table remains at 15 m from surface. As the mining activities presently proposed are maximum 20 m at the hill tops & slopes, so water logging in the quarry is not anticipated. The quarry floor will never intersect the ground water level. During rainy season the surface run off will be allowed to flow through garland drains. The mine drainage will be channelized through small channels connecting to garland drains. The proposed dumps will be well protected by retaining walls, garland drains and settling tank to prevent wash offs of the dump. The settling tank will be cleaned regularly to clear the deposited sediments.

3.1- Details of Scheme of continuous reclamation and rehabilitation of the land degradation due to mining operation:

During the plan period the mined out land will be 6.786ha. Besides this, the dump area is 0.243 ha of Sikharpur quarry area & Hantosh is temporary in nature, plantation area will be 0.885and road area will be 0.121ha. Since the quarry is at the development stage and the excavation of construction stone from the quarry area has not been completely exhausted So proposal for reclamation of mined out land would not be provided at this stage. The reclamation proposal will be provided in the next plan period/conceptual period of mining. The Sikharpur & Hantosh Stone Quarry comprises of 29.733acre under Hinjilicut Tahasil of Ganjam District. The landuse at the end of the Plan Period is given below:

Sl. Pattern of Utilisation Area in No. Sikharpur- Sikharpur- Sikharpur- Hantosh hectares 1/A 1/B 1/C 1 Mining 0.411 3.198 2.077 1.10 6.786 2 Dumping 0.017 0.152 0.074 Nil 0.243 3 Road 0.005 0.003 0.108 0.005 0.121 4 Stacking 0.005 0.006 0.017 0.010 0.038 5 Plantation 0.110 0.225 0.300 0.250 0.885 6 Un Utilised 0.261 1.677 0.472 1.548 3.958 Total: 0.809 5.261 3.048 2.913 12.031

27 4.0- - Details of preventive and control scheme of air and water pollution. Particulars Details Air Quality Loading Water sprinkling will be done before loading by making it moist. Management Transportation  Water sprinkling during transportation over approach roads will be done for suppression of dust.  Regular maintenance of machinery will be carried out.  Overloading will be prevented.  Trucks/Dumpers will be covered by tarpaulin covers. Plantation Plantation will be carried out at the approach road, along the road of river bank and vicinity area in village roads.

Monitoring  Periodic air quality monitoring will be done and adequate measures will be taken

Noise Transportation  Source of noise will be during operation of transportation Management vehicles, for this proper maintenance will be done at regular intervals.  Oiling & greasing at regular interval will be done.  Adequate silencers will be provided in all the diesel engines of vehicles.  Minimum use of horns and speed limit of 10 km/hr. in the village area.  It will be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC Certificates. Vibration Drilling/  Reducing the maximum instantaneous Blasting charge (MIC) by using delays, reduced hole diameter and/or deck loading  Drilling & blasting will be carried out in small scale only to develop cracks in the parent rock mass.  Changing the burden and spacing by: altering the drilling pattern, and/or delay layout, or altering the hole inclination  Exercising strict control over spacing and orienting all blast drill holes.  Establish times of blasting to suit local conditions.

28  Blasting will be carried out by person with blaster’s certificate if competency issued by DGMS.  Safety tools and implements that are required will be kept adequately near blasting site at the time of charging.  Portable blasting shelter will be provided near the blasting site  Blasting will be preferably done during 5.00 PM to 6.00 PM depending on seasonal variation of break hours or the end of the day in order to ensure that no person or animals are within the blasting danger zone.  Misfires will be handled carefully as per stipulated procedures.  Proper warning system before blasting will be adopted and clearance of the area before blasting will be ensured.

Green area Plantation  Plantation will be carried out at the approach road, safety zone barrier and vicinity area to control Dust, Air & Noise Pollution and improve aesthetic environment.

Water Quality Surface  No perennial water body is present in the close proximity to management water the mine. quality mgt.  No overburden or loose sediments will be kept in the working benches particularly during monsoon months.  During monsoon period surface runoff around the quarries and dumps near the natural drains will follow the garland drains to arrest the eroded sediments, which shall pass through a series of garland drains before being discharged to the natural drainage system.  Otherwise the water from garland drains shall be collected in reservoirs after settling and shall be used for a forestation uses.

 A boulder bund will be provided beyond the toe of the waste dump which retains dump wash offs during rains.  At a distance of 3-4m beyond the retaining wall, a garland drain with settling tank will be provided to allow slime and silt to settle down. Ground water  The ground water table of the area is much below ground level. quality So seepage of water is likely to be encountered when the mining management activities continue below this depth  Excavation will be carried out up to a maximum depth from the surface of lease area. Waste water  Waste water will not be generated during removal/ collection of management stone material.  Washrooms will be made available near working blocks.  Septic tanks and soak pits will be provided for the disposal of domestic/ washrooms effluents.

29 5.0- Provision for separate stacking of surface soil excavated from mining operation and its utility: The part of the soil covered area though contains rock below has been chosen for disposal of waste & overburden by dumping. The land in eastern part has been earmarked for the temporary dump site. The site for dumping of waste material is not shown in the development plan. 6.0- - Details of social and economic up gradation of mining effected area due to proposed project: There is a positive impact on the socio economic condition of the local people. The proposed mining activity will generate direct employment and indirect employments for the people living in the surrounding area. 6.1- - Surface water:- A: General Nil The mining shall not cause any change or diversion of any source of water in the area or any drainage pattern because mining will be restricted to much above the ground water table. B: Chemical Nil Ground Water There will be no impact on the ground water as the mining will be restricted to 40m depth from the hill top or much above the groundwater table whichever comes earlier. 6.2- - Environmental Mitigation Measures to be taken:- 1. Water sprinkling on transport road side (upto approx. 0.5 to 1 km stretch), Water sprinkling on stock yard etc. will be carried out by water tankers. 2. Development of green belt with wide leaf trees will reduce the dust pollution. 3. Regular maintenance of the vehicles will be done to reduce noise pollution.

7.0 - Any other details desired to be submitted by mineral concession holder: 7.1- Change in topography & land use pattern.

No the change in the topography and in the land use is temporary. The mining activity involves in the excavation of road metal those results in the creation of depressions in the area. But the excavated pits created will be converted to water recharge pits during the conceptual period. Hence there would be temporary change in the topography and land use pattern which are reclaimed after mining. 7.2- Effect on Flora & Fauna. Mining activity causes impact on flora and fauna due to land degradation, deforestation, etc, however as the mining is restricted to very small area there is no likelihood of any deforestation being caused. No impact on fauna and flora is anticipated due to propose mine.

30 7.3- Effect on Climate.

There is no impact on the climate as the proposed mining will adopt the mitigation measure to control the pollution. No pollutants are envisaged hence, there will not change in any natural wind barrier or microclimate regime. 7.3.1- Air Pollution

There is marginal impact on the air pollution as the proposed mining will adopt the mitigation measure to control the pollution. The water will be sprinklined during drilling, excavation, loading. Water also sprayed before transportation of material, Maintenance of vehicle will be done regularly, over loading will be avoided and transportation will be done through covered trucks.

7.3.2- Noise Pollution Noise is generated during mining and allied activities. The vehicles adopted for mining activities will be regularly maintained. Controlled blasting & compressed drilling will be done. 7.3.3 - Accumulation of Wastes The part of the soil covered area though contains rock below has been chosen for disposal of waste & overburden by dumping which is temporary in nature. The land in south eastern part has been earmarked for the proposed dump site in temporary nature. The site for dumping of waste material is not shown in the development plan of Hantosh stone quarry. (Ref. Fig. No.4). 7.3.4- Visual Impact After reclamation aesthetic value will enhance. 7.3.5- Historical Monuments There is no place of tourist interest, historical or religious importance in the vicinity of 5 kms. 7.3.6- Manpower Total number of employment will be around 76nos. including Management, Supervisory personnel. Skilled, Semiskilled and Unskilled. The proposed employment details are given below:

Supervisory: (inclusive of statutory personnel’s) : 8

Non-Supervisory (skilled, semi-skilled & unskilled) Skilled Labourers (Operator & Helper) - : 15

Un-skilled Laboures ` 53

Total 76

31 8.0- ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PLAN

INTRODUCTION Regular monitoring of environmental parameters is of immense importance to assess the status of environment during project operation. The knowledge of baseline conditions comes through monitoring of environmental parameters; the monitoring program will serve as an indicator for environmental conditions due to operation of the project. Monitoring is an important tool for the management, environmentalist and policy maker to make changes in pollution control equipments, environmental policy to save environment. It is decision making tool for the state of environment carried out through periodic monitoring. Further, impact assessment study is carried over short period of time and the data cannot bring out all variations induced by the natural or human activities. Therefore, regular monitoring program of the environmental parameters is essential to take into account the changes in the environmental quality over the period of time to comply environmental conditions necessary to save environment.

8.1- MONITORING OBJECTIVE

Monitoring will conform to commitments and compliances. This may take the form of direct measurement and recording of quantitative information, such as amount and concentrations of discharges. The objectives of the monitoring are:-

 Very effectiveness of planning decisions;  Measure effectiveness of operational procedures;  Conform statutory and corporate compliance; and  Identify unexpected changes.

8.2- ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL A centralized Environmental Monitoring Cell will be established for monitoring of important and crucial environmental parameters which are of immense importance to assess the status of environment during mine operation. With the knowledge of initial parameters, deviations in environmental conditions due to operation of the mine will be assessed and mitigation steps will be taken to safeguard the environment. The routine monitoring program will be implemented under the project monitoring as per CPCB & MoEF & CC guidelines. Officer not below the rank of General Manager will be responsible of Environmental Management Cell and execution of environmental monitoring program. 8.3- Hierarchy of Environmental Management Cell In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standard, regular monitoring of various environmental parameters will be necessary. Environmental Management Cell under Senior Officer (not below the rank of General Manager) will be constituted for regular monitoring, compliances, supervision and hearing of complain and reporting. 32 General Manager Project

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Fig: Hierarchical Structure of Environmental Cell The core responsibilities of the Environmental Monitoring Cell will be:-  The organization and interpretation of the environmental monitoring data to establish a record of change associated with the implementation of a project or the operation of an organization.

 The process of verification that all or selected parameters measured by Environmental Monitoring Program are in compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies and standards, and established environmental quality performance limits.

 Assessment of the effective environmental management system, practices and procedures:  The environmental monitoring and audit work will be carried out by qualified personnel.  A summary of non-compliance of the environmental quality performance limits.  To implement and monitor the control and protective measures based on the EMP.  To coordinate the environment related activities to the top management within as well as with outside concerned agencies.  To provide of health check up of workers and the people living in nearby villages.  To develop greenbelt in the nearby villages, schools, Govt. offices and transportation routes.

8.4- ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETER

Environmental monitoring schedules will be prepared covering various phases of project advancement, such as Mining and regular operational phase. Environmental Monitoring Program will be conducted once in season except monsoon.

33 Table: Environmental Parameter and Frequency S.No. Potential Parameters For Frequency of Monitoring Location Impact Monitoring 1 Air Emission PM10, PM2.5, SO2, As per CPCB / MoEF & Four locations in the NOX & CO CC requirement i.e. 24 core mining area & hourly monitoring for one Seven location in month in each season buffer mining lease except monsoon season. area. The details of monitoring data from 20-03-17 to 22-04-17 are enclosed. 2 Noise Spot Noise level Periodic / As per CPCB Four locations in the recording Leq (day), norms i.e. Once in season core mining area & Leq (night), Leq (dn) (1-hourly) Seven location in buffer mining lease area. The details of monitoring data are enclosed. 3 Water Quality As per Once in a season except Twelve locations in drinking water monsoon. the Buffer mining standards area for ground water & surface water are enclosed. 4 Health Total health Initial Medical All employees parameters Examination (IME) and As per CSR activity Periodic Medical consultation with Examination – Once in a Villagers (enclosed) five year as per Mines Rules, 1955.

8.4.1- Ambient air quality monitoring Workspace Monitoring The concentration of air born pollutants in the workspace / work zone environment will be monitored periodically. If concentrations higher than threshold limit values will be observed, the source of fugitive emissions will be identified and necessary measures will be taken as detailed in EMP. The ground level concentrations of PM10, PM 2.5, SO2, NOx and CO in the ambient air will be monitored at regular intervals except monsoon. Monitoring locations will be decided on the meteorology of the area, topography potential of receptors in the core and buffer area locations. Any abnormal rise will be investigated to identify the causes. Greenbelt will be developed for minimizing dust propagation. The details of Baseline data (Air) is enclosed for reference.

34 8.4.2- Monitoring of water quality 8.4.2.1- Monitoring of Ground Water: The monitoring of groundwater is the most important tool to find out the depletion in level of water table. Water table will be monitored at regular interval to check the behavior pattern of the water table. It is suggested to collect water samples and analyze. Records of analysis will be maintained. The details of Baseline data (ground water) is enclosed for reference.

8.4.2.2- Monitoring of Surface Water: Samples will be collected from well-mixed section of the river (main stream) and will be analyzed. There are four locations to collect the samples from the surface water. The objective is to collect the water samples in upstream and down-stream of the river and analyzed for physical, chemical and biological parameters to study the seasonal variation of water quality except monsoon. The details of Baseline data (surface water is enclosed for reference.

8.4.3.-Monitoring noise levels

Potential receptors of Noise levels in the core and buffer areas are identified based on the present noise levels and proposed increment. Noise levels in the work zone environment shall be monitored. The frequency will be once in three months (one season) in the work zone. Noise monitoring will be conducted in three seasons except monsoon with monitoring frequency once in a season carried on hourly basis for 24-h representing site, human settlements, close to high ways, commercial and residential areas and for the industrial area (if any). Similarly, ambient noise levels near habitations will also be monitored once in three months. Audiometric tests will be conducted periodically for the employees working close to the high noise sources. The details of Baseline data (Noise) is enclosed for reference.

8.4.4- Reporting schedules of the reporting data

It is proposed that voluntary reporting of environmental performance with reference to the EMP will be undertaken.

The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring programs at site and data thus generated will be regularly furnished to the State regulatory agencies/ State Pollution Control Board at the frequency of six month. The Environmental audit reports will be prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory authorities.

9.1- Green Belt Development Greenbelt shall be developed along the boundary of stone quarry area with the native tree species. The plantation proposal has been given to plant around 1,515 saplings over an area of 0.885 ha in the quarry leased area (Sikharpur 1/A 1/B, 1/C & Hantosh) . Species likely to be planted are Peepal, Mango etc as per the availability. Spacing between the saplings will be kept 2.5 m only. However the year wise plantation schedule is given in the table as below:

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Year Extent Saplings to Species Place of Plantation ( m2) be planted 1st Year (2016-17) 1,770 303 Peepal, mango, Along the roads, adjacent 2nd Year (2017-18) 1,770 303 Banyan, Neem, to the lease hold and 3rd Year (2018-19) 1,770 303 Bahada, Acacia safety zone of the lease etc.and others as area & other social 4th year (2019-20) 1,770 303 suggested by forestry program. th 5 Year (2020-21) 1,770 303 SPCB/Forest Total 8,850 1,515 Department

10.0- Socio-economic Measures The impact of project on the socio economics of the region has been discussed. Apart from overall beneficial impact of the project on the local people of the region, it is felt necessary to augment facilities in the fields of education, health and social awareness including concern for ecology. Impact of Project on the Socio Economics Sl. No. Environmental attributes Nature of impact 1. Employment Beneficial 2. Service, trade/commerce Beneficial 3. Public utility/education, social awareness Augmentation 4. Health care facilities Augmentation

It is necessary to create awareness among the population the beneficial aspects of the following measure, which would be taken up by the mine as a periphery development project. a) Abandonment of shift cultivation b) Plantation of trees and social forestry c) Reduction in the consumption of fuel wood and encourage use of alternative fuels d) Use of clean and boiled water e) Reducing the consumption of alcohol f) Saving from earnings g) Personal hygienic h) Periodical health checkup. In implementation of these measures, the mine management as contribute on the overall social economic scene of the area.

36 11.0- Safety and Occupational Health: Safety is the great need of any mining project. Some precautionary measures taken are: i) Strict observance of the provisions of Acts, Rules and regulations in respect of safety both by management and the workers. ii) Proper planning and designing of work in order to reduce the risk of hazards.

iii) Specific instructions and supervisions of working where danger due to fall of side (overhanging, undercutting of bench, fall of objects from higher benches/places, working at height is apprehended). iv) Training of work persons & the officials. v) Since the haul road will be nearly 0.20Kms. long and will in the hilly area , due importance will be given in the construction of road. Parapet walls have been constructed on the sides of the haul road to prevent fall of vehicles. The width of road will be maintained more than thrice the width of the vehicles. A code of traffic rules will be implemented. vi) In respect of contract work, safety code for contractors and workers will be implanted. They will allowed to work under strict supervision of statutory person/officials only after they will imparted training at vocational training centre. All personal protective equipments will be supplied to them vii) A code of practice for fighting fire will be implemented. viii) Competent persons like fitters, mechanics will imparted with special attention to the safe handling of materials while attending to repairs, maintenance of HEMM. ix) Provision of pit safety committee meeting every month (25th day) to discuss the safety of the mines and the persons employed. x) Celebration of annual mines safety week & environmental week in order to develop safety awareness amongst employees. xi) Routine medical examination of working personnel shall be carried out once in a year. 12.0- Budget for Environment Monitoring: Details of budgetary arrangement for environment management: Total Rs.10.00Lakhs will be utilized annually for environment management like Plantation, Water sprinkling on transport road etc and Rs 3.40 Lakhs for CSR activities like Health, Education, Insurance of workers etc. The details of CSR activity consultation with villagers & Tahasildar are enclosed. The details of expenditure are given in table below: Budgetary measures for EMP Proposed Action Plan Expenses per Year (in Rs.) Recurring Sikharpur-1/A Sikharpur-1/B Sikharpur-1/C Hantosh Total

1. Pollution Control Dust Suppression 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 2,00,000

37 2. Pollution Monitoring Air pollution & Water 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 1,60,000 Pollution 3. Green Belt 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 80,000 4. Reclamation of 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 1,20,000 mined out area 5. Haul Road repair 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 2,00,000

Miscellaneous 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 2,40,000 Total 2,50,000 2,50,000 2,50,000 2,50,000 10,00,000

13.0- Conclusion

Post Project Environmental monitoring is an essential tool in Environmental Management Program to check Environmental Quality status through monitoring of Environmental parameters as per frequency and method recommended by CPCB. It helps environmental planners, policy makers, managements, scientists and technologists to make amendment at the appropriate placers for clean technology and green environment. Mitigation measures are applied at the various stages; fuel, technology and house-keeping and waste management. Mitigation may be in form of technology up- gradation, design modification or modification in environmental policy. Environment works on cause -and -effect relationship. Clean technology will provide green environment. Clean mining activity will be required for sustainable growth.

The Environmental Monitoring Cell will co-ordinate all monitoring program, environmental awareness program, training and its importance in proposed project at site. Data generated will be furnished as per statutory requirements in CTE/CTO and the environmental conditions. The frequency of monitoring will be one month in each season except monsoon. Half yearly report will be submitted on June and January of each year to the Regional Office of MoEF &CC, Odhisa. The Environmental audit reports will be prepared for the entire year of operations and will be regularly submitted to regulatory authorities. Objective of entire process will be to improve environment and reduce the impact of project / project activities on environment.

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