EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR

Amoch Marble Mines Village Amoch, Tehsil , District (M.P.)

AREA: 2.21 Hect. [Khasra No. 123 & 124 ]

APPLICANT: M/s. KESRINANDAN MARBLES PVT. LTD. Office: Village- Amoch, Tehsil- Bahoriband, Distt.- Katni- 483501 (MP) Mobile No. 09993885595 E-mail : [email protected]

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1. INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE APPLICANT: The mining lease in favour of M/S. Kesrinandan Marble Pvt. Ltd. near village Amoch, Tehsil Bahoriband, District Katni over an area of 2.21 hect.

Initially, the quarry lease was sanctioned over an area of 2.21 ha. of Khasra no. 123 & 124 to the M/s Balaji Marble, Katni (MP) for the period of 10 years since 03/05/2003 to 02/05/2013. Further, lease has been transferred to present lessee, M/s Kesarinandan Marbles Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur on 20.01.2011 dated 10.11.2010. The renewal application was filed at mining office katni on 24.04.2012.

The present report pertains to the proposal of M/s. Kesarinandan Marbles Pvt. Ltd. for Renewal of mining lease which was fall due on 23.11.2013 with increase in targeted production of Marble 30,400 TPA. The mine lease area is 2.21 ha. As per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification dated 14 th September 2006, the proposed project falls under Category 1 (a) B1. 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: Amoch Marble mining lease having an area of 2.21 Hect., Tehsil Bahoriband, District Katni (M.P.) falls in G.T. Sheet No. 64 A/2 between the Latitude 23°35’26” N to 23°35’35” N and longitude 80°10’59” E to 80°11’09”E.

3. GEOLOGY: TOPOGRAPHY:- Topography of the sanctioned area is gently slope towards north to south west. The maximum elevation of the area is 420 mt. above MSL, located towards Northwest corner of the area. Lowest elevation of the area is 417 mt. above MSL located towards South of the area. Elevation difference between highest and lowest elevation is 3 mt. No major nala exist within the area. The surface is covered with soil having few outcrops exposures in the center and western part of the area. No tree is located within the area.

// 2 // LOCAL GEOLOGY : The local geology follow the same trend of regional geology. Earlier this area was worked out by lessee himself. The pit- A is worked out up to depth of 23.0 m. depth and Bore hole was drilled upto depth of 5.0 m. deep in the center of pit A. Locally Marble exists within the area. In the center part of the area few exposures of marble is present and northeast of the Q.L. area is covered by soil. Marble of the area is white in color, massive and compact in nature, having bulk density 2.65 tonnes per cubic mt. At places, exposures of marble shows chemical weathering by iron leaching and shows ferruginous brownish color. The trend of rocks within the area is (N-80°W to S80°E) with 70° to 80° dip towards southeast. Thin layer of soil covers area. Thickness of soil varies from 1.10 mt. to 2.0 mt. for calculation purpose thickness of soil is taken 2.0 mt.

4. MINEABLE RESERVES:

United Nations Frame UNFC code National Mineral Proposed equivalent Marble in work classification Inventory UNFC code for tonnes NMI/different studies/ Mining Plan Proved mineral 111 Proved 111 141845.0 reserves recoverable reserves Probable Mineral 121 & 122 Probable 121 + 122 13725.0 reserves recoverable reserves

Feasibility Mineral 211 Proved & 211 - Resources probable conditional Pre feasibility 221 – 222 Probable and 221 + 222 615220.0 + Mineral resources possible 155198.0 conditional Measured Mineral 331 Proved 331 916542.0 resources Indicate mineral 332 Probable 332 292823.0 Resources Inferred Mineral 333 Possible 333 - reserves Reconnaissance 334 Prospective 334 - Mineral Resource

// 3 // 5. Life of the mine a) Total mineable reserve 155570 Cu. mts. b) 17065 Cu. mts. Targeted Production c) Life of Mine a/b= 155570/ 17065 = 9.11 Years

6. The technology and process description: 1. Method of Mining: The system working in the marble quarry will be done by open cast method of Mechanized mining. The separate benches will be made, such as top soil, weathered rock and ore body. First to third year the working is proposed in the depth wise in the already developed pit-A. Fourth to fifth year will be excavated in the north of the pit-A all the weathered rock will be removed by using of excavator and tripper combination. The excavated weathered rock (3.0 m.) will be back filled the southern part of the area near to the barrier zone. The area will be selected in the strike of the rock and also making of gali (parallel to the strike) one face across the strike so the that three free faces will be made, i.e. top and two sides. Next step to put a drill hole will be done with two parallel vertical (Top0 hole as well as Two horizontal (Bottom) hole matched with the vertical hole, align the wire saw cutting machine first of all taking of bottom cut of insitu marble rock, then cut the both the vertical plane. Now the insitu marble rock will free from the all sides. The rock will be separated with the help of hydraulic jack and re-cutting started as the size is required (depending up on the block is free from joint or fracture. The block will be lifted from pit bottom to mines head /stockyard by the help of Crain / steel wire rope.

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Type of mine : Opencast mechanized Mine lease area : 2.21 Hectare Acquired land area : 2.21Hectare Mineable Reserve : 155570 M.T. Yearwise annual production : 30,400 M.T. Present surface pit : 421 mRL Present pit bottom : 400 mRL Ultimate depth of pit : 29 mbgl Bench height : 6.0 m. in pit Man power : 35 Source: Approved Mining Plan

Drilling: The drilling is most important part for the marble block cutting. The drill hole will be done with two parallel vertical (Top ) hole as well as two horizontal (Bottom ) hole matched with the vertical hole, align the wire saw cutting machine first of all taking of bottom cut of in situ marble rock, then cut the both the vertical plane. Now the in situ marble rock will free from the all sides. The rock will be separated with the help of hydraulic jack and re- cutting started as the size is required.

Loading: Loading of overburden will be done by excavator in the dumper. Loading of mineral Marble will be done in dumper by Derick crane.

Blasting: Not Applicable

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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 : Katni Telephone : Mobile Service is available Medical facility : Katni Educational facility : Secondary School at Amoch village Electricity : Electric line is passing through the area. Post Office : Amoch

General Particulars

Latitude : 23°35’26” N to 23°35’35” N Longitude : 80°10’59” E to 80°11’09”E. Study Area : 10 Km. radius of lease Demography:

Total Population (around 10 km.) : 56799 Male : 29292 Female : 27507

Climatology: (FOR 30 YEARS )

Average Rainfall : 1331.6 mm.

Temp. Max. : 46.7 to 33.2° C

Temp. Min. : 0.0 to 20.6° C

Relative Humidity : 63% (Average)

Source: Meteorological Department, GoI, Climatological Tables of Observatories in India, IMD Station

// 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 env. mine lease, therefore, no significant impact.

// 7 // 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.).

9. IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT: 9.1 Phase wise Conceptual Plan of Core Zone Area in hectare S. Particulars Existing After At the end of No. land use five Lease period pattern years 1. Mining Pits 0.765 1.1246 1.9350 2. Storage for Top Soil 0.00 0.00 0.00 3. Overburden# 0.00 0.00 0.00 3. Infrastructure 0.019 0.019 Nil 4. Roads 0.1058 0.1058 Nil 5. Green Belt 0.02 0.0625 0.1250 6. Plantation inside lease area 0.00 0.00 0.00 7. Plantation on waste 0.00 0.00 0.00 dump** 8. Water Reservoir ** 0.20 0.40 1.226 9. Reclamation ** (Backfilled) 0.00 0.2620 0.7090 10. Total Used Area 0.9098 1.2061 2.06 11. Total Unused Area 1.3002 1.0039 0.15 Total 2.210 2.210 2.210 * *The area of this row is not calculated in total. 9.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT: (i) Drainage pattern: There are no Surface Water bodies in the area, there are Sevral small ponds in North East & North West side of the area and very few small ponds also exist in South East & South West side in 10 Km. buffer zone of the area. There are first order drainage in the area which flow natural low lying area. Maximum area is moderate to flate. Drainage flow North West side met in Suhar Nala which ultimate meet in Bahoriband tank, and some drainage flow in South East direction meet ultimate in Silpuri Nala.

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(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 6.90 to 7.40. While conductivity was observed in the range of 490 to 780 umohos/cm. The value of alkalinity and hardness were observed in the range of 288 to 408 mg/l and 280 to 450 mg/l respectively. The ground water is suitable for drinking as well as for agriculture purpose.

The Bahoriband block/ tehsil of is categorized as “Safe” as per Ground water Estimation as March 2009.

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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 Six (6) locations around the proposed mining area, to assess the background air pollution levels. Summary of Ambient Air Quality Results Mines Sleemnabad Dinari PARAMETERS Location pit Mahgawan Niwas Salaiya Khamariya

Max. 68.2 52.7 63.2 58.5 50.2 65.5 PM 10 Min. 59.1 42.2 51.1 50.6 42.1 53.5 microgram/m 3 Avg. 63.69 46.72 55.32 54.13 45.62 59.43 Max. 32.5 22.1 23.3 17.1 18.8 27.2 PM 2.5 Min. 21.1 13.1 19.0 21.2 9.1 22.1 microgram/m 3 Avg. 26.41 15.3 20.45 19.1 12.58 24.42 Max. 10.1 9.5 11.1 9.2 8.2 14.2 SO 2 Min. 7.1 6.1 6.0 7.0 5.1 9.1 microgram/m 3 Avg. 8.59 8.04 8.28 7.97 6.85 11.54 Max. 23.2 19.5 22.2 18.8 18.8 24.2 NOx Min. 18 15.0 16.1 15.1 14.1 18.0 microgram/m 3 Avg. 20.47 17.02 18.62 16.9 16.52 21.19

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.

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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.

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 51 villages. Majority of villages fall under Tehsil- Bahoriband. The demographic details have been abstracted from Primary Census Abstract-2001(CD) and provisional data of 2011 for Katni district (M.P.) ‹ The salient features of the study area are as follows: ‹ Total population of the villages in the study area is 67709. ‹ The total no of household in the study area is 14292. ‹ Sex ratio (no. of females per 1000 males) is 1000:958. ‹ The literacy rate in the study area is 73.59%. ‹ The percentage of scheduled tribe in the study area is 15.22% While only 6.58% population is of scheduled caste. ‹ Out of total population maximum people are workers i.e. 21.90%main workers, 10.26% marginal workers and non- workers 49.68%. As already pointed out the area is predominantly a tribal belt. Mitigation measures to combat the socio-economic impact will safe guard the interests of the tribals 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.

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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. 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. Disposal of Waste rock: In general OB is in two forms: 1. Soil mixed ferruginous material or lateritic soil considered as waste 2. Intercalated waste/unsized block = 90% to 30% Present OB is available in the form unsized block mixed with soil (ferr. Loamy soil) as under:

// 12 // Present waste Dump There is no dump inside mine lease.

During this period generated waste will be dumped over the existing dump while soil be spread over the lessee private agriculture land. Following dumps will be available at the end of proposal period. Waste/ Soil :-Year Wise Generation Year Top soil m3 Weathered rock Mine waste of in m3 of 60% 15% in m3 I Nil Nil 858.60 II NIl Nil 935.0 III NIl Nil 891.0 IV 2756.0 2610.0 664.0 V 2902.0 3074.0 1661.0 Total 5658.0 5684.0 10693.0 The dumping will be temporary. The justification for choosing the land for dumping is due to its proximity to workings. Proposal are given in between UPL and ML zone and topographically it is suitable for dumping

Proposed Production & Overburden in ensuing five years: year Top soil Weathered Mine Marble in Saleable Ore to of in m3 rock of waste in 85% m3 Ore M.T. Over Marble in 15% m3 burden m3 ratio

I 92013) Nil Nil 858.60 4865.0 12893.0 1:5.60

II (2014) Nil Nil 935.0 5302.0 14050.0 1:5.67

III (2015) Nil Nil 891.0 5049.0 13380.0 1:5.66

IV (2016) 2756.0 2610.0 664.0 5524.0 14639.0 1:0.91

V (2017) 2902.0 3074.0 1661.0 11459.0 30366.0 1:1.50

Total 5658.0 5684.0 10693.0 52199.0 85328.0

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

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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.

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.

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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 Nimas. Proposed C.S. Activities

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.

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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.

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;

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◆ 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.

11. Conclusion: Present Marble Mining Project of M/s. Kesrinandan Marble Pvt. Ltd., village Amoch, Tehsil Bahoriband and District Katni (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.