EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

OF

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

AND

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR Chitgarh Laterite, Ochre and White Clay Mine [Lease area – 4.89 Hect.] [Khasra no. 62/1 K] Near village Chitgarh, Tehsil District ()  Lessee: Smt. Kamlesh Singh W/o Shri Lakhan Pratap Singh

R/O Village Etour, PO Rajarwar

Tehsil- Rampur Baghelan, District. – Satna (M.P.)  :: Prepared by :: APEX MINTECH CONSULTANTS QCI-NABET Accredited organization An ISO-9001 &ISO-14001 certified 21, Ravindra Nagar,Udaipur – 313001 (Rajasthan) Telefax No. (0294) 2490760 (O)

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1. INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE APPLICANT: Initially mining lease Chitgarh Laterite, Ochre and White Clay mine over an area of 4.89 hectare, near village Chitgarh, Tehsil Rampur Baghelan, District Satna was granted in favour of Smt. Kamlesh Singh W/o Shri Lakhan Pratap Singh by Govt. order No. F-3-33/2005/12/2,Bhopal dated 22.09.2009 for a period of 20 years. The lease was registered on 18.01.2009.

The present report pertains to the proposal of Smt. Kamlesh Singh W/o Shri Lakhan Pratap Singh for Grant of EC on targeted production of Laterite 80,000 TPA. The mine lease area is 4.89 ha. As per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification dated 14 th September 2006, The case was examined by the committee in light of the guidelines issued by SEIAA for disposal of mining projects with MLA less than 5 Ha. The EIA Report is required to get Environmental Clearance (EC) for the project from the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Bhopal.

2. LOCATION OF THE MINE: Approach to the area: The lease area is located at a distance of 12 Km in northeast direction from district head quarter Satna.

The area is located at 12 Km in the northeast direction from the district headquarter Satna, the accessibility of the area is by road. One has to travel on Satna- Simariya tar road via Aber Tikuri which is about 10 km then one has to take turn west direction for chitgarh village road and lease area falls at 2 km from the turning point. Nearest railway station is Jaitwara at a distance of 8 km in SW direction.

3. GEOLOGY: TOPOGRAPHY:- Geology Topographically it is part of undulating small hilly topography with two small mounds, the southern mound has 324m elevation while northern mound has elevation of 306m while the lowest elevation is of 292m in the northeastern direction thus total eleavation difference is of 32 m. The drainage of the area is towards the northeastern direction. The area is covered by scanty bushes. The area has been developed with four quarries for 1-4m depth on sloping topography. The working pit has been connected by kuchha road from south direction. Regional Geology: Laterite of the area belong to Cainozoic in age resting over the Upper Rewa formation of Upper Vindhyan Group Rocks of the area belong to Vindhyan group rocks as details given below.

// 2 // GROUP FORMATION MEMBER Laterite Sandstone, Shale with pockets of Clay Bhander Formation Upper Bhander Sandstone Upper Sirbu Shales. V Vindhyan Lower Bhander Sandstone I Group Bhander Limestone N (Neo Proterozoic) Ganurgarh shale D H Rewa Formation Rewa Sandstone Y Rewa Shale A Kymore Formation Upper Kymore Quartzite N Kymore Shale Lower Kymore Quartzite S ------Unconformity------U Rohtas Formation Porcellmtic Shale P Rohtas limestone and shale E Lower Khenjua Formation Gluconitic sandstone R Vindhyan Fawn limestone

G Group Olive Shale R (Meso Proterozoic) Porcellanite Formation Porcellanites O U Basal Fornation Kajrahat Limestone P Basal Shale ------Unconformity------

Local Geology: The Laterite ineralization found in capping form for few meters, the mound area is of Laterite capping continued up to ground level, while other lease minerals Ochre/Clay mineralization is negligible herice not considered under reserve/resource estimation and this Laterite formation may be resting over the Upper Rewa formation of neoproterozoic in age. PIT NO. LOCATION SIZE -M LOGGING REMARKS PIT-1 NORTH CENTRAL 28 × 30 × 1-3 0.00-1.00M LATRITE & MURUM PIT-2 CENTRAL 103 ×20-36 ×1-4 0.00-4.00M LATETIRITE SEE +LAERTIC MURUM GEOLOGICAL PIT-3 S 20 ×14 ×14 0.00-4.00 LATERTIE SECTION PIT-4 S 110 × 50-36 ×1-4 0.00-4M LATERTIE On the basis of pit logs following suggestive of following litho sequence: Laterite Base unknown

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GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS MIENRALIZATION Mineralized area : 2.4 ha OB : Mineralized area has no OB capping Depth of mineralization : Varying according to topography and capping is for 3m for northern mound and 9-10 for soulthem hillock Physical Characteristics: Color : Brownish Red Form : Pisuliitic Hardness: 3-5 Sp. Gravity : 2.70T/CuM.

4. MINEABLE RESERVES: Geological Reserves Geologically the part of the lease area has Laterite mineralization which is controlled within higher level 324m to lower level of 306m to 300m on sloping topography, the southern part has Laterite capping at the highest elevation of 324m and continuous Laterite capping is seen up to 305 mrl in the central part while the northem mound has 306m elevation and the Laterite capping is continued up to 300mrl, thus 9-10m thickness of Laterite capping considered for southem block while northem it has 3m and this exposed capping is considered under G2 while the graphical comes around 2.5422 ,. The lease minerals are Ochre and Clay but with present exploration their mineralization is negligible within lease area hence not considered under reserve or resource estimation. The proposed exploration may establish the reserves/resource for Clay/Ochre. GEOLOGICAL RESERVES AS PER UNFC CLASSIFICATION FOR CHITGARH LATERITE, OCHRE AND WHITE CLAY MINES AREA 4.89 HECT. Classification Code Quantity Grade T A. MINERAL RESERVE (1) Probable Minerals Reserves (Laterite) 122 300031 CEMENT REMAINING RESOURCES INDUSTRY** (1) Prefeasibility minerals Resources (Laterite) 122 94982 CEMENT INDUSTRY** ** used in cement industry for lowering the clinkerization temperature and supplementing aluminous and iron contents required in the manufacturing of cement production.

// 4 // 5. Life of the mine a) Total mineable reserve 3,00,031 M.T. b) 68,000 M.T. Targeted Production c) Life of Mine a/b=300031/68000 = 5 Years

6. The technology and process description: Existing mining is being carried out by open cast manual method of mining using hand tools such as spades, chisel, hammer etc., Lumps of Laterite are being transported from pit bottom to surface manually by head load using tasla where ever reqired sorting of Laterite is being done and the waste in the form of interstitial lateritic soil/murum as OB and from the loading point of view mineral is being transported by truck/dumper to user industries. Loading of mineral in to truck dumper is being done manually. Opencast method of mining (A category other fully mechanized mines) has been proposed. All operations of mining will be been done by deployment of heavy earth moving machineries for excavation, loading & transport as and when required. As the strata is loose hence no drilling will be required and heaving of Laterite will be done manually or occasionally with excavators. Haul road has been extended to every working bench and to the floor of the quarry. Keeping the past mining activity the waste will be 5 % of mineral zone and sorted out production will be loaded to the trucks and dumpers mechanically and manually. Salient features of the mine: Type of mine : Opencast mechanized Mine lease area : 4.89 Hectare Acquired land area : 4.89Hectare Mineable Reserve : 3,00,031 M.T. Yearwise annual production : 80,000 M.T. Present Depth of working : 309 mRL Ultimate depth of pit : 288 mRL Bench height : 6.0 m. in pit Man power : 40 Proposed method of mining Productive mining operations like excavation, loading and unloading etc. will be carried out by mechanical/manual means both for Laterite. Keeping the nature of formation no drilling or blasting will be required. Dumper of 10t capacity will be deployed for transporation of saleable ore to the destination; if any sub grade ore will produce then it will be stacked separately.

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Layout of mine workings for faces and sides for disposal of overburden/waste During the first five year perod about cumulative development will be for 1.4408 ha with one to two production benches in ore zone of 6m and 3m average height in Laterite zone and the during the period pit bottom RL will be reach from 320m to 308m on slopling topography while surface RL will range from 320m to 321m, the proposal are given for systematic development with proper bench height and will give a proper shape Individual bench slope will not be less than 45 0.

Extent of mechnization

Drilling: Formation is loose and amenable for direction excavation with excavators hence not proposed.

Excavation and loading: Hydraulic shovels of 1.00 cum bucket capacity is proposed to be used for excavation at the time of requirement and loading of total volume in m 3

7. STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE: The study has been done all around 10 km. from the mining lease.

Basic Amenities: The nearest infrastructure facilities are available as: Police Station : Satna Telephone : Mobile Service is available Medical facility : Satna Educational facility : Secondary School at Rampur Baghelan village Electricity : Electric line is passing through the area. Post Office : Rampur Baghelan Demography: Total Population (around 10 km.) : 82643 Male : 42420 Female : 39924 Climatology: (FOR 30 YEARS ) Average Rainfall : 1200 mm. Temp. Max. : 46.0 to 4° C Relative Humidity : 18% to 80% (Average)

// 6 // Impacts: Opencast mining for the extraction of Marble leads to dust emissions mainly. To some extent water, noise, Bio-diversity, soil, land use pattern, social fibre etc are also impacted due to mining of these minerals. The project is unique in the sense that mines including the surrounding area is habitated by good numbers of tribals, who attach a great importance to their culture and traditions. Accordingly, during impact assessment this important aspect was always kept in mind. Proper assessment of all the impacts, adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effective environmental management programme will control the pollution at mines and the surroundings, complying the various statutory requirements. It is summarized in the ensuing table.

Climate : After adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effectively the environmental management programme, there will not be any significant impact. Water : After adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effectively the environmental management programme, there will not be any significant impact. Noise : After adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effectively the environmental management programme, there will not be any significant impact. Soil : After adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effectively the environmental management programme, there will not be any significant impact. Air : After adopting requisite mitigation measures and implementing effectively the environmental management programme, there will not be any significant impact. Biological : No endangered species exist in the buffer zone, and mine lease, env. therefore, no significant impact.

8. METEOROLOGY: Meteorology plays a vital role in affecting the dispersion of

pollutants. Since meteorological factors show wide fluctuations with time,

meaningful interpretation can be drawn only from long term reliable data. Such

source of data is the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which maintains a

network of meteorological stations at several important locations. The nearest IMD

station is at Jabalpur (M.P.).

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9. IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT: 9.1 Phase Wise Conceptual Plan of the Core Zone Area in hectare S. Particulars Existing land After Proposal At the end of No. use pattern of 2 years Mine life 1. Mining Pits 0.8734 1.4408 2.2422 2. Roads 0.0236 0.0236 0.02 3. Green Belt ** - 1.00 1.10 4. Plantation inside lease 0.12 0.12 0.12 area ** 5. Others - 0.0025 - 6. Reclamation ** - 0.0630 2.2422 (Backfilled) 7. Total Used Area 0.8970 1.4669 2.2 622 8. Total Unused Area 3.9930 3.4231 2.6278 Total 4.8900 4.8900 4.8900 * *The area of this row is not calculated in total. 9.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT: (i) Drainage: There are no surface water bodies, the ground water is available in the form of well/ hand pump, near the lease area. Ground water level is below the conceptual pit depth proposed as per the present knowledge of deposit. After the completion of mining operations in this area the surface water Is likely to be contaminated due to wash off from the spreas area however these spread area will be stabilized and secured against dust being air borne by adequate plantation before the conceptual period is over. (ii) Ground Water: The study region receives 1331.6 mm of rainfall and which plays an important role in recharging of ground water. High lands ensure quick surface runoff and the precipitation received in low-lying area contribute to a great extent in building of ground water reserve of the area. Water supply in the most of the villages depends on ground water resource. Well water is used for domestic as well as irrigation purpose. Ground water quality analysis was carried out at 5 locations and the frequency of sampling was once /month/station. Ground water samples were examined for physic-chemical, as per the procedures specified in “standard Methods for the examination of water & wastewater” published by American Public Health association (APHA). pH in ground water sample was observed to be in the range 6.87 to 7.95. While conductivity was observed in the range of 495 to 980 umohos/cm. The value of alkalinity and hardness were observed in the range of 264.10 to 493.45 mg/l and 240 to 530 mg/l respectively. The ground water is suitable for drinking as well as for agriculture purpose.

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9.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT:

Air Quality: To establish the ambient air quality, sampling and testing were conducted. Air sampling stations were established at five (5) locations around the proposed mining area, to assess the background air pollution levels. Maximum Ambient Air Quality Values Location PM10 SO2 NOx CO Mine Lease area 53.7 8.9 14.9 < 1.0 Tihai 46.6 9.2 13.0 < 1.0 Umariha 44.6 9.0 12.7 < 1.0 Aber 43.5 8.6 13.0 < 1.0 Farhad 44.9 8.5 12.0 < 1.0 Madhopur 43.9 8.9 12.1 < 1.0 Bamhauri 52.1 8.9 12.4 < 1.0

Above figures are based on the report of Tihai Limestone mine of lessee Smt. Urmila Tripathi which were further confirmed by Apex Enviro Lab by carrying monitoring and results were found within prescribed limits.

9.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT: Ambient noise levels were measured at different locations (same as ambient air monitoring locations) to establish the baseline data. Main source of noise is traffic movements.

Results shows that the values are well within the norms prescribed by CPCB for industrial and commercial area. Thus, no noise pollution is envisaged. However, all mitigation measures will be taken at mines to combat the noise pollution.

9.5 Biological Environment

9.5.1 Flora and Fauna: The vegetation is very less near the pit. As far as fauna is concerned some common animals like rabbit & monkey are seen. Sometimes common birds are also seen. Reptiles are also seen during rainy season. However, there are no endangered and protected flora and fauna in and around the lease area.

9.5.2 Agriculture: In the Buffer Zone around the lease cultivation of Mustard, Gram, Cotton, Rice, Wheat, Sorghum, Soyabean etc are done in Kharib & Rabi season.

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9.5.3 Forest and vegetation: The area is Govt. Waste Land and not falls in the forest land. No impact is envisaged to the fauna and flora, agriculture crops and general vegetation around the area after adopting all the mitigation measures during the mine operations.

9.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS: The study area comprises of total 66 villages. Majority of villages fall under Tehsil- Rampur Baghelan. The demographic details have been abstracted from Primary Census Abstract- 2001(CD) and provisional data of 2011 for (M.P.)

 The salient features of the study area are as follows:  Total population of the villages in the study area is 82643.  The total no of household in the study area is 14954.  Sex ratio (no. of females per 1000 males) is 1000:941.  The literacy rate in the study area is 73.65%.  The percentage of scheduled tribe in the study area is 12.36% While only 17.46% population is of scheduled caste.  Out of total population maximum people are workers i.e. 39.75%main workers, 19.50% marginal workers and non-workers 48.75%. As already pointed out the area is predominantly a Village area. Mitigation measures to combat the socio-economic impact will safe guard the interests of the Villagers to preserve their cultural heritage and earn better livelihood. In this way the upcoming project will not impact the social fibre of the mines area & surroundings and rather will add to prosperity of the area.

10. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: Under the above conditions there is no remarkable impact of mining on environment in this area. The mining is being done by opencast mechanized method and the ROM does not undergo require any processing.

10.1 Land Environment: The significant impact of the opencast mining is the land degradation due to pits, roads, dumps of waste rocks, site services etc. However, all requisite mitigation measures will be practiced to minimize the impact of land degradation.

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Reclamation of Land: Reclamation and rehabilitation is not proposed. Proposal of backfilling will be given towards the end of mine life after completion of proposed exploration and find out true depth of mineral. Systematic reclamation and afforestation of mined out areas will be carried out in lease area. Since further exploration is proposed to completely delineate ore bearing areas within the leasehold, complete reclamation programme cannot be given at this juncture, but waste will be spreaded in properly worked out areas to the maximum extent possible.

The reclamation of mined out is carried out in the following manner:

• Manual removal of top soil and its storage for affforestation. • Hard overburden or waste material is removed by using JCB and Pockland. • The reclaimed area is intensely afforested.

Stacking of sub-grade mineral: There is no sub-grade mineral as such produced in the mine as all grades of Laterite is are saleable. Hence, there is no need of separate stacking of sub grade mineral.

10.2 Green Belt Development: Reclamation will be done within the northeastern 7.5 m barrier zone of the lease area. Site for proposed plantation is chosen, so as to facilitate proper monitoring and after care of plants on regular basis. Programme of afforestation is decided keeping in view the improvement of the to environment. Plantation is proposed by considering that each plant will cover about 3x3 m area and about 80% survival rate. Plants like Neem, Mango, Karanj, Subabool, Sagwan, Sheesum, Gulmohar, Amaltas and other varieties will be grown in consultation with local forest department. Saplings will be planted in 30-cm. deep hole covered with soil and manure. A mali will be employed to take care of plants to ensure better survival of the plants.

10.3 Measures to improve socio-Economic Conditions: The impacts of the project would be felt in an integrated manner on the socio-economic environment in the study area. There is no village in core zone and further no displacement is required for the proposed project. Therefore, impact will be on the positive side rather being negative.

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The impact on the different components viz employment, housing, education and 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 opportunities (primary as well as secondary) in the project area. Most of these impacts would be beneficial.

The project will have a strong positive impact to generate more employment and improve income of the local masses with in a direct or indirect manner.

Migrant-Non migrant ratio shall shift towards migrant side. This will happen because of (i) better employment opportunities due to this project and (ii) relatively low agricultural yield through traditional agricultural practices with monocrops.

The project will change the outlook of the people particularly living in the study area about importance of education and provide better educational facilities.

The project is going to bring about changes in the pattern of demand from food to non-food items, if sufficient income is generated.

The project is not going to influence the existing traditional agricultural situation significantly. It may help to improve agricultural production by way of proving additional income to the farmers through supplementary sources.

In nut shall it is perceive that the project will bring over all prosperity in the region by creating significant job opportunities along with development of good social infrastructure & increasing income of the local people.

Program of lessee: The lessee proposes to do social upliftment in mining lease in continuous phased manner and area contribute Rs. 2.00 Lacs each year towards welfare activities as follows:

Need Identification: i) Medical & health programme. ii) Development in school at village Chhapra. iii) To improve the employment potentiality the mine workers and other person will be trained in first aid and mine competency examination such as Blaster, Mining Mate etc. There is a actuate shortage of the qualified person in mining sector this will also generate employment opportunity in the area.

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S.No. Detail Expenditure Proposed Medical & Health 1. Proposed two medical camp 50,000 2. Help to villagers in case of serious illness 50,000 Proposed Educational 3. First Aid & Mate classes 50,000 4. Contribution in School 50,000

That quantities distribution can be redistributed according to need.

10.4 Air Pollution Control Measures: Following measures will be taken to mitigate the effect of mining operation over ambient air environment: i) Regular spraying of water by water sprinkling system over haulage roads. ii) To reduce dust generation during loading operation water will be sprayed over the muck pile to the loaded. iii) To reduce dust generation during plying of dumpers on the haul road. Water sprinkling is done at frequent intervals. Water sprinklers will be installed at the mine haulage road; iv) To reduce spread of dust, plantation along the mining lease boundary and plantation will be also done haul roads. v) Periodic maintenance of haulage road vi) All over burden dumps will be stabilized with legumes and grass to prevent the erosion of soil and arrest the dust emission during windy days.

In addition to the above following mitigation measures shall be adopted and it is expected to continue in future also: i) Dust mask will be provided to all workers working in dusty atmosphere. ii) Tree saplings be planted at the periphery of mining lease. iii) Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery’s shall be carried cut in order to control emissions ; iv) A good housekeeping and proper maintenance will be practiced which will help in controlling pollution.

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10.5 Noise Pollution Control Measures: The main sources of noise in mining activity are drilling, blasting, material handling machinery, loading equipment, etc. Following mitigation measures will be taken to control noise pollution:

Workers exposed to high noise levels > 85dB(A), will be provided with earmuffs, ear plugs etc.

◆ All moving parts of machine will be properly lubricated;

◆ Non-moving parts of machine will be properly fastened;

◆ A barrier of overburden at mine boundaries will be made and three rows of trees

are proposed to be planted to reduce propagation of noise;

◆ All the basic equipments and various machinery will be keep well maintained.

◆ Providing thick green belt around the mining pit and along the haulage roads.

10.6 Water Pollution Control measures:

Following measures have been proposed to avoid accumulation of water:

1. Pump having requisite capacity will be installed to lift accumulated rain water from working pit.

2. There will not be over flow on wash off from dumps. There is not any beneficiation plant. Only rainwater is pumped out of the mine to join the natural flow from the mine area.

3. There is no toxic constituent in the mineral and soil so water collected in sump is free from any toxic substances.

4. A silt-settling tank will be constructed in down stream side to settle heavy particle before discharging water into drain.

5. Quality of water accumulated in the working pit may be checked during monsoon.

6. It will be ensured that silt content in the mines discharged is minimum.

7. It will be ensured that quality of drinking water for the worker is hygienic and good sanitation system is made available to them.

// 14 // 11. Conclusion: Present Marble Mining Project of Smt. Kamlesh Singh W/O Shri Lakhan Pratap Singh, village Chitgarh, Tehsil Rampur Baghelan and District Satna (M.P.) will be environment compatible to the surrounding due to the adoption of high standards of pollution control measures during the operation activity. Thus, it can be stated that the mining activities will not have any adverse effect on the surroundings, because proper environmental management programme will be adopted.

The project will ensure the over all upliftment of the surrounding area. This will improve perceptibly the living standards of the local people, and at the same time, adding to national economy as well.