FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN MINING OF SAND (MINOR MINERAL) (AREA 44.40 HA) AT VILLAGE – JAINPUR-2 SAND UNIT TEHSIL & DISTRICT: SONIPAT (HARYANA) PRODUCTION CAPACITY – 16,00,000 TONS PER ANNUM BASELINE STUDY PERIOD: 1ST MARCH TO 31ST MAY, 2015 MINE LEASE PERIOD - 9 YEARS [CATEGORY ‘A’ DUE TO INTERSTATE BOUNDARY OF HARYANA AND U.P. AT 1.0 KM EAST (GC APPLY)]
APPLICANT M/S YODHA MINES & MINERALS THROUGH, SH. PRADEEP AHLAWAT S/O SH. ANAND SINGH 19-P SECTOR-8, JIND (HARYANA)-126102
Environment Consultant Vardan Environet (QCI/NABET Accredited NABET/EIA/1316/IA001) D-142, Sushant Lok-III, Sector 57 Gurgaon (Haryana) Mail ID: [email protected] Contact No. 0124-4291036, 09899651342, 9810355569
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA (October 2015) PREFACE
M/s. Yodha Mines & Minerals has proposed for mining of sand (minor mineral) namely “Jainpur-2 Sand Unit” over an area of 44.40 Ha. at Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District Sonipat (Haryana).
As per Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006, subsquant amendments the proposed new project is categorized as A (due to interstate boundary of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh at distance of 1 Km in East direction), and scheduled in 1(a) mining of minerals. In order to assess the likely impacts arising out of the proposed mining, M/s. Yodha Mines & Minerals has retained M/s. Vardan Environet, Gurgaon, (Haryana), to undertake the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study for the various environmental components which may be affected, to assess the impact arising out of the proposed project and to prepare a Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to minimize those adverse impacts.
The cooperation and assistance rendered by M/s. Yodha Mines & Minerals in the preparation of this report is gratefully acknowledged and along with nearby villagers.
M/s. Vardan Environet
Managing Director
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Declaration by Experts contributing to the EIA of Jainpur-2 Sand Unit by M/s Yodha Mines & Minerals
I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.
EIA Coordinator: Name: Mr. Kuldipak Ahuja
Signature:
Date:15.10.2015
Contact information: D-142, Sector-57, Sushant Lok-III, Golf Course Extension Road,
Gurgaon (Haryana)
Contact no: 9899651342
Email: [email protected]
Associate EIA Coordinator: Name: Mr. S.K.Sharma
Signature:
Date: 15.10.2015
Contact information: D-142, Sector-57, Sushant Lok-III, Golf Course Extension Road,
Gurgaon (Haryana)
Contact no: 9971684812
Email: [email protected]
Team Member: Mr. R.S. Yadav
Signature
Date: 15.10.2015
Contact information: D-142, Sector-57, Sushant Lok-III, Golf Course Extension Road,
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Gurgaon (Haryana)
Contact no: 9953147268
Email: [email protected]
Functional area experts: Involvement Signature S. Functional Name of Expert/s (period and No Area task**) Feb. 2015- Oct. 1. AP Mr.S.K.Sharma 2015 Feb. 2015- Oct. Mr.S.K.Sharma 2015 2. WP April 2015-Oct. Dr. Ashok Kumar 2015 Feb. 2015- Oct. 3. SHW Mr.S.K.Sharma 2015
Feb. 2015- Oct. Mr.Madhusudan 4. SE 2015 Hanumappa 5. EB Mr. H.S. Matharu Feb. 2015- Oct. 2015
Dr. Ashok Kumar April 2015 to Oct. 2015
Feb. 2015- Oct. 6. HG Mr.R.S Yadav 2015 Feb. 2015- Oct. 7. GEO Mr.R.S Yadav 2015 Feb. 2015- Oct. 8. AQ Mr.Asif Hussain 2015
Feb. 2015- Oct. 9. NV Mr. Asif Hussain 015 Feb. 2015- Oct. 10. LU Mr.Joshua Anand 2015
Mr. Kuldeepak Feb. 2015- Oct. 11. RH Ahuja 2015 Feb. 2015- Oct. 12. SC Mr.S.K.Sharma 2015
TM and FAA are included in chapter 12 as Team for EIA preparation.
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Declaration by the Head of the accredited consultant organization/ authorized person
I, R.S. Yadav, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA for Sand Mine of M/s Yodha Mines & Minerals at Village: Jainpur, District: Sonipat, Haryana. I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA.
I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any mis-leading information mentioned in this statement.
Name: R.S.Yadav
Signature:
Designation: Managing Director
Name of the EIA Consultant Organization: Vardan Environet, QCI/NABET Accredited Environment Consultancy
NABET Certificate No. & Issue Date: NABET/EIA/1316/IA001 valid upto 08.11.2016.
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Viallage- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER-1: INTRODUCTION 1-24 1.0 Introduction To EIA 1 1.1 Details of Mining activity, LOI and Consultant 2 1.2 Identification of Project and Project Proponent 3 1.2.1 Identification of Project Proponent 3 1.2.2 Identification of the Project 3 1.3 Brief Description of Nature, Size, Location of The Project 4 1.3.1 Location and Accessibility 7 1.3.2 Basic Amenities 7 1.4 Scope of Study 8 1.4.1 Preparation of EIA 8 1.5 Compliance to ToR Conditions 8 CHAPTER-2 : PROJECT DESCRIPTION 25-49 2.0 General 25 2.1 Type of the Project 25 2.2 Need for the Project 25 2.3 Description of Mine Lease Area 25 2.3.1 Lease Hold Area 26 2.4 Mining Area 28 2.4.1 Topography of the Area 28 2.4.2 Geology 28 2.4.2.1 Regional Geology 28 2.4.2.2 Local Geology 30 2.4.3 Sediment Composition 32 2.4.4 Physiography 32 2.4.5 Drainage 32 2.4.6 Climate 33 2.4.7 Rainfall 33 2.5 Seismicity of The Area 33 2.5.1 Largest Instrumented Earthquake in Haryana 37 2.5.2 Conclusion 38 2.6 Floods 39 2.7 Exploration & Reserves 42 2.7.1 Proved Reserves 42 2.7.2 Reserve Estimation 42 2.7.3 Geological Reserves 42 2.7.4 Mineable Reserves 42 2.7.5 Targeted Production 43 2.7.6 Life of Mine 43 2.8 Mining Methology 43 2.8.1 Mining in River Bed 43 2.8.2 Mining Outside River Bed - Simultaneous Mining & Reclamation 44 2.8.3 Reclamation of Mined out Area 45 2.9 Extent of Mechanization 45 2.10 Transportation 45 2.11 Mine Drainage 45 2.11.1 Mine Drainage in Riverbed 45 2.11.2 Mine Drainage in Outside Riverbed 46 2.12 Waste Rock Management 46 vi
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2.13 Use of Mineral 46 2.14 Land Use Pattern of Mining Area at Various Stages 46 2.15 Utilities And Site Facilities 47 2.15.1 Water Requirement 47 2.15.2 Man Power 47 2.15.3 Power 47 2.15.4 Infrastructure/Site Services 47 2.16 Statutory Obligations and Litigation 48 2.16.1 Statutory Obligations 48 2.16.2 Litigation 49 2.17 Summary 49 CHAPTER-3 : ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) 50-51 3.0 Introduction 50 3.1 Alternative for Mine Lease 50 3.2 Alternative for Technology and other Parameters 50 3.3 Summary 51 CHAPTER-4 : DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 52-105 4.0 General 52 4.1 Land Environment 53 4.1.1 Data Used 53 4.1.2 Methodology 53 4.1.3 Observation of Land Use Study 53 4.1.4 Topography 58 4.1.5 Drainage 58 4.2 Seismicity of Area 58 4.3 Floods 59 4.4 Meteorology 59 4.4.1 Climate of the Area 59 4.4.2 Rainfall of the Area 59 4.4.3 Meteorological Status at the Project Site 60 4.4.4 Relative Humidity 60 4.4.5 Wind Speed / Wind Rose Diagram 61 4.5 Ambient Air Environment 62 4.5.1 Selection of Sampling Station 62 4.5.2 Baseline Data 63 4.5.2.1 Sampling and Analytical Techniques and Instruments used for Sampling 63 4.5.2.2 Photograph for Air Quality Monitoring 65 4.5.3 Results 66 4.6 Noise Environment 69 4.6.1 Noise Analysis within the Study Area 69 4.6.2 Methodology Adopted for Selection of Sampling Station 69 4.6.3 Photograph For Noise Monitoring 71 4.6.4 Result of Noise Monitoring 73 4.7 Water Environment 73 4.7.1 Methodology adopted for Selection of Sampling Station 73 4.7.2 Photograph For Water Sampling 74 4.7.3 Results 81 4.8 Traffic Study 81 4.8.1 Conclusion 84
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4.9 Soil Environment 84 4.9.1 Soil Profile of District Sonipat 84 4.9.2 Soil Quality and Characteristics 84 4.9.3 Methodology adopted for Selection of Sampling Station 84 4.9.4 Photographs For Soil Sampling 85 4.9.5 Result 88 4.10 Baseline Status for Flora and Fauna 89 4.10.1 Introduction 89 4.10.2 Objectives and Purpose of Study 89 4.10.3 Survey Methodology 89 4.10.3.1 Methodology for Terrestrial Ecology 89 4.10.3.2 Methodology for Inland Water Sampling 90 4.10.4 Baseline Study Area and Period 90 4.10.5 Floral Diversity of the Study Area 92 4.10.5.1 Trees 93 4.10.5.2 Shrubs 93 4.10.5.3 Herbs 93 4.10.5.4 Climbers and Twiners 93 4.10.5.5 Cultivated Plants in the Study Area 94 4.10.5.6 Rare and Endangered Flora in the Study Area 95 4.10.5.7 Endemic Plants of the Study Area 96 4.10.6 Faunal Biodiversity of Study Area 96 4.10.6.1 Birds 96 4.10.6.2 Butterflies from the Study Area 96 4.10.6.3 Herpetofauna 97 4.10.6.4 Mammals 97 4.10.6.5 Fishes 97 4.10.6.6 Domestic Animals 97 4.10.7 Rare and Endangered Fauna of Study Area 97 4.10.8 Endemic Fauna of Study Area 97 4.10.9 Plankton Study 98 4.10.10 Conclusion 100 4.11 Socio-Economic Environment 100 4.12 Socio-Economic Survey 101 4.12.1 Introduction 101 4.12.2 Reconnaissance 101 4.12.3 Baseline Status 101 4.12.4. Demographic Profile 102 4.12.5 Caste Division 102 4.12.6 Literacy Rate 103 4.12.7 Occupational Structure 103 4.12.8 Conclusion of the Study 103 4.13 Summary 104 CHAPTER-5 : ANTICIPATED IMPACT & ITS MITIGATION MEASURES 106-131 5.0 Introduction 106 5.1 Construction Phase 106 5.2 Operation Phase 106 5.3 Air Quality Models 107 5.3.1 Model Setup 107
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5.3.1.1 Emission of PM10 107 5.3.1.2 Loading of Material 107 5.3.1.3 Emission of PM10 due to Transportation 107 5.3.1.4 Emission of CO from Vehicles 108 5.3.1.5 Summary of calculated Emission Rates 108 5.3.2 Meteorological Data 108 5.3.3 Input Parameters 109 5.3.3.1 ISCST3 Model Input Parameters 109 5.3.3.2 CALINE4 Model Input Parameters 109 5.3.3.3 Results 110 5.3.4 Conclusion 113 5.4 Impacts of Air Pollution and Mitigation Measures 115 5.4.1 Conclusion 115 5.5 Impacts of Noise/Vibrations and Mitigation Measures 116 5.5.1 Conclusion 116 5.6 Impacts of Water Pollution and Its Mitigation Measures 116 5.6.1 Conclusion 118 5.7 Impacts nn Land Use and Mitigation Measures 118 5.7.1 Conclusion 119 5.8 Impacts on Soil Environment and Mitigation Measures 119 5.9 Impacts on Hydrology and Mitigation Measures 120 5.9.1 Conclusion 120 5.10 Impacts on Ecology & Biodiversity and Mitigation Measures 121 5.11 Impacts on Socio Economy and Mitigation Measures 124 5.12 Impacts of Solid Waste and Mitigation Measures 125 5.13 Impacts on Occupational Health and Safety and Mitigation Measures 126 5.14 Impacts of Traffic and Mitigation Measures 126 5.15 Impacts on Geology and Mitigation Measures 127 5.16 Mine Closure Plan 128 5.16.1 General 128 5.16.2 Reason for Closure 128 5.16.3 Statutory Obligations 128 5.16.4 Disposal of Mining Machinery 129 5.16.5 Safety and security 129 5.16.6 Time Scheduling for Abandonment 129 5.16.7 Financial Assurance 130 5.17 Summary 130 CHAPTER-6 : ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM 132-137 6.0 Introduction 132 6.1 Environmental Management Cell 132 6.1.1 Hierarchy to implement Environment Policy 132 6.1.2 Responsibilities for Environmental Management Cell (EMC) 133 6.2 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Procedure 133 6.3 Monitoring Methodologies and Parameters 134 6.4 Monitoring Schedule 135 6.6 Locations of Monitoring Stations 136 6.7 Budget Allocation for Monitoring 136 6.8 Summary 137
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CHAPTER-7: ADDITIONAL STUDIES 138-198 7.0 General 138 7.1 Public Consultation 138 7.1.1 Public Hearing Advertisement 139 7.1.2 Photographs of Public Hearing 139 7.1.3 Minutes of Public Hearing 140 7.2 Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Methodology 147 7.2.1 Risks due to Inundation 147 7.2.2 Risks Due to Failure of Pit Slope 147 7.2.3 Risks due to Failure of Waste Dumps 147 7.2.4 Risks of Accidents due to Trucks and Dumpers 147 7.3 Disasters and Its Management 148 7.3.1 Identification of Hazards 148 7.3.2 Sand Loading 149 7.3.3 Sand Transport 149 7.3.4 Sand Dumping and Storage 149 7.3.5 Heavy Machinery 151 7.3.6 Inundation / Flooding 151 7.3.7 Quick Sand Condition 151 7.3.8 Drowning 151 7.3.9 Mitigation of Hazards 151 7.3.9.1 Measures to Prevent Accidents during Sand Loading. 151 7.3.9.2 Measures to Prevent Accidents during Sand Transportation. 152 7.3.9.3 Safety Features Required in Tippers/Trucks 152 7.3.9.4 Measures to Prevent Accidents during Sand Dumping and Storage 153 7.3.9.5 Measures to Prevent Accidents due to Trucks/ Dumpers etc. 153 7.3.9.6 Measures to Prevent Dangerous Incidents during Inundation/Flooding 154 7.3.9.7 Measures to Prevent Quick Sand Condition 154 7.3.9.8 Measures to Prevent Drowning 154 7.3.10 Training and Human Resources Development 154 7.4 Occupational Health Hazards 155 7.4.1 Physical Hazards Due to Mining Operations 155 7.4.2 Medical Examination Schedule 155 7.5 Conservation Plan for Scheduled Fauna in the Study Area 156 7.5.1 Introduction 156 7.5.2 Decline of Wildlife 157 7.5.3 Scheduled Fauna in The Study Area 157 7.5.4 Species Wise Specific Conservation Measures 157 7.5.4.1 Indian Peafowl (Peacock) 157 7.5.4.2. Common Indian Monitor (Varanus bengalensis) 161 7.5.4.3. Jackal (Canis aureus) 163 7.5.4.4. Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi) 165 7.5.4.5. Monkey (Rhesus macaque) 167
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7.5.4.6. Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) 174 7.5.4.7. Indian Cobra (Naja naja) 176 7.5.4.8. Russell's Viper 181 7.5.4.9 Conclusion 186 7.5.4.10 Green Belt Development 187 7.6 Socio Economic Impact of the Project and Safety Measures 189 7.6.1 Impact on Demographic Composition 189 7.6.2 Employment Opportunities 189 7.6.3 Increased Supply of Sand in the Market 189 7.6.4 Impact on Agriculture 189 7.6.5 Impact on Road Development 189 7.6.6 Income to Government 190 7.6.7 Impact on Law and Order 190 7.6.8 Impact on Health 190 7.7 Annual Replenishment of Mineral 190 7.7.1 River Bed Area vis-à-vis Sedimentation 190 7.8 Dandy and Bolton Formula for Calculation of Sediment Yield 192 7.8.1 Sediment Yield versus Drainage Area 193 7.8.2 Sediments Yield versus Mean Annual Runoff 193 7.8.3 Calculation of Sediment Yield for Sand Mine of Nandnaur Sand Unit 193 7.9 Replenishment with Service of Production 196 7.10 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) 196 7.10.1 Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund 196 7.11 Corporate Social Responsibility 197 7.12 Summary 197 CHAPTER-8 : PROJECT BENEFITS 199-201 8.0 General 199 8.1 Physical Benefits 199 8.2 Improvement in Social Infrastructure 199 8.3 Green Belt Development 200 8.4 Corporate Social Responsibility 200 8.5 Summary 200 CHAPTER-9: ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS 202 9.0 Project Cost 202 9.1 Financial Pattern 202 9.2 Schedule of Project Implementation 202 9.3 Summary 202 CHAPTER-10: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 203-210 10.0 Introduction 203 10.1 Land Use Pattern 204 10.2 Air Environment Management 204 10.2.1 Control of Gaseous Pollution 205 10.2.2 Control of Dust Pollution 205 10.3 Noise Environment 206 10.3.1 Noise Abatement and Control 206 10.4 Water Management 206 10.4.1 Surface and Ground Water Management 206 10.4.2 Waste Water Management 206
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10.4.3 Water Conservation 206 10.5 Solid Waste Management 206 10.6 Green Belt Development 207 10.6.1 Plantation Program 207 10.7 Socio-Economic Environment 208 10.7.1 Management Plan for Socio-Economic Environment 208 10.8 Occupational Health And Safety 208 10.9 Cost of EMP Measures 209 10.10 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R And R) 209 10.11 Summary 210 CHAPTER-11: SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 211-218 11.0 General 211 11.1 Introduction 212 11.2 Project Description 212 11.3 Analysis of Alternatives (Technology & Site) 213 11.4 Description of The Environment 213 11.5 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures 215 11.6 Environmental Monitoring Program 216 11.7 Additional Studies 216 11.8 Project Benefit 217 11.9 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 218 11.10 Environmental Management Plan 218 11.11 Conclusion 218 CHAPTER-12 : DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED 219-225 12.0 Disclosure of Consultants Engaged 219 12.1 Core Business Services 220 12.2 Accreditations And Certifications 220
LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1 Key Plan showing the Environmental Settings of the Study area along with the 6 Coordinates of Mine Lease area Figure 2.1 Location Map of the Project Site 27 Figure 2.2 Geomorphology of Haryana (Source: GSI) 30 Figure 2.3: Geological and Mineral Map of Haryana (Source: GSI) 31 Figure 2.4 Seismic Map of India, 2002 35 Figure 2.5: Map of Intensity of Injured in Haryana (2014) 36 Figure 2.6: Map of Likelihood of Injured in Haryana (2014) 36 Figure 2.7: Map of Likelihood of Deaths in Haryana (2014) 37 Figure 2.8 Flood Hazard Map of India 40 Figure 2.9 Flood Hazard Map of Haryana 41 Figure 2.10 Process Flow Chart of Mining of Sand 44 Figure 2.11 Water Balance 47
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Figure 4.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area (10 Km Radius from the Mine Site) 55 Figure 4.2 FCC Map of the Study Area (10 Km Radius from the Mine Site) 56 Figure 4.3 Drainage Map of the Study Area 57 Figure 4.4 Wind Rose Diagram of Study Area 61 Figure 4.5: Key plan of Air Monitoring Stations 65 3 Figure 4.6: SO2 Concentration in µg/m 67 3 Figure 4.7: NO2 Concentration in µg/m 67 3 Figure 4.8: PM10 Concentration in µg/m 68 3 Figure 4.9: PM2.5 Concentration in µg/m 68 Figure 4.10: Key plan of Noise Monitoring Station 72 Figure 4.11: Noise Level in Study Area 73 Figure 4.12: Key Plan of Water Sampling Stations 76 Figure 4.13: Showing the Typically Haul Road which is Connected to Highways for 82 Transportation of Sand Figure 4.14: Key Plan of Soil Sampling Stations 87 Figure 4.15 River Bed area for sand mining 91 Figure 4.16 Aquatic Habitat of the Study area 91 Figure 4.17 Non agriculture land of study area 92 Figure 4.18 Terrestrial Habitat of the Study area 93 Figure 4.19 Scrub Area 93 Figure 4.20 Agriculture land of Study Area 95 Figure 5.1 – ISCST3 Model Setup 109 Figure 5.2 – Graphical representation of model results 111
Figure 5.3 – Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM10 due to Mining 112 Figure 5.4: Spatial distribution of PM10 GLC due to transportation 113 Figure 5.5: Impact of Mining on Ground Water (River Bed Block) 117 Figure 5.6: Impact of Mining on Ground Water (Outside River Bed) 118 Figure 6.1: Hierarchy of Environment System for Dealing Environmental Issues 133 Figure 7.1: Identification of Hazards in Mines. 150 Figure 7.2: Watershed map of the Study Area. 195 Figure 10.1: Flow Chart of EMP 204
LIST OF TABLE Table 2.1: Details of Mining 28 Table 2.2. Regional Stratigraphic Sequence 28 Table 2.3: Details of Site Elevation 32 Table 2.4: Loss Estimation at State Level 34 Table 2.5: Loss Estimation at District Level 34 Table 2.6: Major Earthquakes in Haryana 37 Table: 2.7: Geological Reserves Estimation 42 Table: 2.8: Proposed Production Details For Five Years 43 Table 2.9: List of Machineries 45 Table 2.10: Land Use Pattern at Present and the End of Mining 46 Table 2.11: Employment Details 47
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Table 3.1: Alternative for Technology and other Parameters 50 Table 4.1: Land Use Pattern of the Study Area 54 Table 4.2 Monthly Average Rainfall (in mm) (for year 2004-2013) 59 Table 4.3 Meteorological Condition of the Study Area 60 Table 4.4: Monthly Average Relative Humidity (%) 60 Table 4.5 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Sampling Stations 62 Table 4.6: Testing Procedure Used for Determining Various Air Quality Parameters 63 Table 4.7 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results (in µg/m3) 66
Table 4.8 Mineralogical composition of Free Silica in PM10 66 Table 4.9: Noise Monitoring Sampling Stations 69 Table 4.10: Noise Monitoring Result from March 2015 to May 2015(Pre Monsoon) 70 Table 4.11: Ground Water Sampling Stations(a) 73 Table 4.11: Ground Water Sampling Stations(b) 74 Table 4.12: Water Analysis Result (Ground Water) 77 Table 4.13: Water Analysis Result (Surface Water) 79 Table 4.14: Roads and Highways in the Study Area 83 Table 4.15: No. of Vehicles per Day 83 Table 4.16: Existing Traffic Scenario and LOS 83 Table 4.17: Modified Traffic Scenario and LOS 84 Table 4.18: Soil Monitoring Station Details 85 Table 4.19: Soil Analysis Result 88 Table 4.20 List of Villages for Baseline study 90 Table 4.21 List of Schedule - I And II Fauna Observed During the Study 97 Table 4.22 Plankton Community of Inland Water bodies 98 Table 4.23: Socio-Economic Survey Methodology 102 Table 4.24: Demographic Profile of the Study Area 102 Table 4.25: Caste Distribution in the Study Area 102 Table 4.26: Literacy Rate in the Study Area 103 Table 4.27: Category of Workers in the Study Area 103 Table 5.1 - Emissions Rates 108
Table 5.2: Predicted GLC of PM10 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations 110 Table 6.1: Monitoring Methodologies and Parameters 134 Table 6.2: Monitoring Schedule 135 Table 6.3: Locations of Monitoring Stations 136 Table 6.4: Cost for Environmental Measures 136 Table 7.1: Action Plan of the issues raised during Public Hearing and reply given by PP 141 Table 7.2.: Check List for Likely Risks in Sand Mines 149 Table 7.3: Medical Examination Schedule 156 Table 7.4: List of Schedule-I and II Fauna Observed during the Study 157 Table 7.5: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Peacock 161 Table 7.6: Budgetary Provision for Varanus bengalensis 163 Table 7.7: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Jackal 165 Table 7.8: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Common Mongoose 167
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Table 7.9: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Rhesus macaque 174 Table 7.10: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Jungle Cat 176 Table 7.11: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Naja naja 181 Table 7.12: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Russell ’s viper 186 Table 7.13: Budget For Conservation/Management Plan 188 Table 7.14: Calculation and Replenishment Capacity in Riverbed 194 Table 7.15: Budget for Corporate Social Responsibility 197 Table 8.1: Budget for Corporate Social Responsibility 200 Table 10.1: Plan for Afforestation 207 Table 10.2: List of Species for Greenbelt Development 208 Table 10.3: Budget for Occupational Health and Safety of the workers 209 Table 10.3: Budget for Environmental Protection Measures 209 Table 11.1: Baseline Environment Status 213
ABBREVIATIONS AAQM Ambient Air Quality Monitoring CPCB Central Pollution Control Board dB Decibel DG Diesel Generator E East EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EMC Environmental Management Cell EMP Environmental Management Plan ENE East Of North- East EPA Environmental Protection Agencies ESE East Of South East FCC False Colour Composite GIS Geological Information System GPS Global Positioning System HP Horse Power Hr Hour IMD Indian Meteorological Department IRC IRS Indian Remote Sensing Satellite ISCST Industrial Source Complex, Short Terms ISO International Organization Of Standardization ISS Indian Standard Specification KLD Kilo Litre Per Day KVA Kilo Volt Ampere KW Kilo Watt amsl Above Mean Sea Level MCDR Mining Conservation & Development Rules M bgl Meter Below Ground Level MoEF&CC Ministry of Environment , Forest & Climate Change mRL Mean Reference Level
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MT Million Tonne MTPA Million Tonn s Per Annum N North NE North-East NH National Highway NNE North Of North-East NNW North Of North-West NO2 Nitrogen Dioxides NTU Naphelo Turbidity Unit NW North-West OB Over Burden OHSAS Occupational Health & Safety Assessment PPE Personal Protective Equipment PPM Part Per Million Pvt. Private R&R Rehabilitation & Resettlement RDS Respirable Dust Sampler RPM Respirable Particulate Matter RSPM Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter SE South- East SEIAA State Level Environmental Assessment Authority SO2 Sulphur-di-Oxide SOI Survey Of India SOPs Standard Operating Procedures SPCB State Pollution Control Board SPM Suspended Particulate Matter SSE South Of South-East SSW South Of South-West TPA Tone Per Hour TDS Total Dissolve Solid TOR Terms Of Reference TPH Tones Per Hour TS Total Solid US EPA United State Environmental Protection Agencies UNFC United Nations Framework Classification w.e.f. With Effective From w.r.t. With Reference To W/W Weight By Weight WNW West Of North-West WSW West Of South-West LOS Level of Service PCU Passenger Car Unit
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CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION
1.0 INTRODUCTION TO EIA The term Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) refers to the anticipation of various impacts a project will have on the environment and the local community. It is a decision making tool, which guides decision makers in taking appropriate decisions prior to sanctioning clearance.According to the UNEP- DTIE, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making. It aims to predict environmental impacts at an early stage in project planning and design, find ways and means to reduce adverse impacts, shape projects to suit the local environment and present the predictions and options to decision-makers. By using EIA both environmental and economic benefits can be achieved, such as reduced cost and time of project implementation and design, avoided treatment/clean-up costs and impacts of laws and regulations.
Under the Environment Protection Act 1986, a notification on EIA was passed in India, which made it obligatory for certain development projects to prepare and submit an EIA prior to environmental clearance. This notification says, no developmental activities will be allowed in unprecedented manner. This is a powerful notification, which has not only restricted the siting of projects in restricted areas but also; restricts the commencement of construction and production till the project gets cleared from the environmental angle. EIA systematically examines both beneficial and adverse consequences of the proposed project and ensures that these impacts are taken into account during the project design. It helps to identify possible environmental impacts of the proposed project, proposes measures to mitigate adverse effects and predicts whether there will be significant adverse environmental effects, even after the mitigation is in place. By considering environmental effects and mitigation early in the project planning cycle, there are many benefits, such as protection of the environment, optimum utilisation of resources and saving overall time and cost of the project. Properly conducted EIA also lessens conflicts by promoting community participation, informs decision makers, and helps lay the base for environmentally sound projects. Benefits of integrating EIA have been observed in all stages of a project, from exploration and planning, through several phases like construction, operations, decommissioning, and site closure. EIA is different from other decision-making tools like environment audit, which is conducted on existing projects, while the EIA is applied to new projects and the expansion of existing projects. EIA uses the techniques of science, economics, sociology, geology etc while assessing the project because it is dealing with events, which have not yet occurred, may not occur, but whose chances of occurrence may be strong in future. There are various other tools like energy analysis, cost-benefit analysis, environment management systems and risk
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Viallage- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals analysis. EIA is by far the most suitable tool for any proposed project. It is also one of the most popular decision-making tools and has been integrated in the regulatory system of many countries. Depending on the types of project and severity of impact, generally two types of EIA are conducted. Rapid EIA: This is carried out for projects that are likely to cause limited adverse impacts. In rapid EIA, data or information is collected for only one season (other than monsoon). Therefore, the time frame for undertaking rapid EIA is much shorter (3 months). Comprehensive EIA: As the name suggests, this is conducted over a year as it involves collection of data/information for three seasons (other than monsoons). It is usually conducted for projects that are likely to cause more or a series of adverse impacts. However, in India, there are no clear guidelines on the type of projects for which comprehensive EIA should be conducted. As per the new EIA notification, the authority in charge of issuing environmental clearances (either the Union ministry for environment and forests (MoEF&CC) or the state level body) decides whether the project proponent has to conduct a rapid or a comprehensive EIA. This EIA is Rapid EIA in which we have collected data for one season i.e. from 1st March to 31st May 2015. The ToR was issued on date 15-04-2015 by Honorable MoEF&CC vide letter no. J-11015/112/2015-IA- II (M) (enclosed as Annexure-I). 1.1 DETAILS OF MINING ACTIVITY, LOI AND CONSULTANT In the auction held on 23.02.2015 in the office of Assistant Mining Engineer, Department of Mines and Geology, Haryana, M/s. Yodha Mines and Minerals, has offered highest bid of Rs. 8,70,00,000/- annum against the reserve price of Rs.7,03,50,000/- per annum for obtaining the mining contract of (minor mineral) mines namely “Jainpur-2 Sand Unit” over an area of 44.40 Ha. falling in Village- Jainpur-2, District Sonipat (Haryana). Letter of Intent: The letter of intent (LoI) has been issued by the Director of Mines & Geology Department, Haryana vide Memo no. DMG/Hy/Cont/Jainpur-2/2015/855 dated 09/03/2015 in favor of M/s. Yodha Mines and Minerals for removal of sand (Copy of LOI has been enclosed as Annexure-II).\ Lease Period: 9 Years. Mine plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan: M/s. Yodha Mines and Minerals, has submitted Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan of the proposed mine lease area, prepared by RQP Sh. S N Sharma (RQP No. RQP/DDN/0135/2001/A) on 23.07.2015 to Director, Mines and Geology, Haryana, Chandigarh for approval (Copy of Approved Mining Plan and Progressive Mine Closure Plan has attached as Annexure-III). Environment Consultant: The lessee has hired an agency i.e. M/s. Vardan Environet D-142, Sec-57, Sushant Lok-III, Gurgaon, Haryana (QCI/NABET Accredited) certificate No. NABET/EIA/1316/IA001 on dated 24.02.2015 for preparation of Environment Impact Assessment Report for obtaining
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Environment Clearance from MoEF&CC. Category “A” As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006 this project falls under Category “A”, 1 (a), due to the presence of interstate boundary of Haryana and U.P. at a distance of 1 Km from the lease area. It is in this context, Form-I and Pre-Feasibility Report has been submitted to Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi on 30/04/2015 requesting for issue of “Terms of Reference” (ToR). The EAC of MoEF&CC was requested during ToR presentation was held on 15.05.2015 that study was started from 1st March, 2015 as per standard model ToR and a request letter to Director, MoEF&CC (Mining) was also submitted on dated 18.03.2015 by applicant is enclosed as Annexure IV. Subsequently the ToR was issued on date 15-04-2015 by Honourable MoEF&CC vide letter no. J-11015/112/2015-IA-II (M). The lessee has submitted Final EIA report for conducting public hearing to Haryana Pollution Control Board. Accordingly Haryana Pollution Control Board has conducted public hearing on 30th September 2015 and a copy of the public hearing minutes and compliance of the management on the issues raised during public hearing is incorporated in Chapter-7 in Final EIA/EMP. This report furnishes the details of Site location, Description of the project, prevailing baseline status w.r.t Air Environment, Water Environment, Noise Environment, Land environment, Biological Environment and Socio-economic Environment. This report also helps in identification of the environmental impacts and suggesting mitigation measures to be followed during Operation of the project as part of Environmental Management Plan (EMP). This report also acts as guidance manual for the proponent for following the EMP and for adopting post project Environmental Monitoring Program as per statutory norms.
1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT
1.2.1 Identification of Project Proponent
Name and Address Partners Name Age Designation
Partners M/s. Yodha Mines and Sh. Pradeep Ahlawat S/o Sh. Anand Singh 33 Minerals 19-P Sector-8, Jind Mr. Sandeep Shokeen S/o Sh. Jagbir Singh 28 Partners (Haryana)-126102
1.2.2 Identification of the Project Name of the Project: Sand (Minor Mineral) Mine – “Jainpur-2 Sand Unit” (ML Area – 44.40 Hect.) contains two mining blocks comprising the riverbed (Area 34.40 Ha) and outside river bed (Area 10.00 Ha). Location of the Project: Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District Sonipat (Haryana)
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1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT
S. PARTICULARS DETAILS No. A. Nature & Size of the Project Sand (Minor Mineral) Mine – “Jainpur-2 Sand Unit” (ML Area – 44.40 Hect.) for production of 16,00,000 TPA. B. Location Name of Name of Block Khasra Number Area of Village block in ha 214/5, 214/6, 214/7, 214/8, 214/9, 214/10, 34.40 214/11, 214/12. 40//6, 7, 8, 9, 10min, 11min, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19min, 22min, 23, 24, 25. Jainpur-2 River 41//9, 10, 11, 12, 19, 20, 21, 22. 43//1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13/1, 18/1, 19,20, bed block 21, 22, 23. 44//2min, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8min,13min, 14, 15, Jainpur-2 16,17min, 18min, 24min, 25. Sand Unit 72//4min, 5, 6min, 15min, 16min, 25min 73//1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. 75//1min, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10min, 12min, 13. 62//8, 9/1, 9/2, 12/1, 12/2, 13, 17, 18/1, 18/2, 10.00 Jainpur-2 19, 20, 21, 22, 23/1, 23/2, 24. Outside River bed 86//1, 2, 3/1, 3/2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10/1, 10/2, 11, 12, block 13, 14, 18, 19, 20. Total 44.40 Tehsil and District Sonipat State Haryana C. Lease Area Details Lease Area 44.40 Ha Type of Land Gair Mumkin Nadi Nalah (Yamuna River)/Private land Topography Undulated (Riverbed), Flat Terrain (Outside Riverbed) Site Elevation Range Ranges from 209 m amsl to 215 m amsl D. Cost Details Cost of the project Rs. 14.46 Crores Cost for EMP Rs. 18.0 Lakhs Cost of CSR Rs. 20.0 Lakhs E. Details of Environmental Setting Ecological Sensitive Areas No Ecological Sensitive Area, National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, (National Park, Wild Life Biosphere reserve, Reserve/Protected forest are present in the 10 Km Sanctuary, Biosphere radius of the study area. Reserve, Reserve/ Protected Forest etc.) within 10 Km radius Archaeological Important None within 10 Km radius of the project. Place CRZ areas within 10 Km None within 10 Km radius of the project. radius
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Nearest Town Sonipat-17 Km, SW Nearest major city with Sonipat-17 Km, SW 200000 population Nearest Railway Station Sonipat Railway station – 12 Km, SW Nearest National Highway NH -1 ( 8.0 Km, W), SH-11 (8.3 Km, S) and SH-57 Nearest Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi – 57 Km, S Seismic Zone Zone IV Toposheet No. H43R4, H43X1, H43R8. (Source: Site visit /Baseline Data and Pre-feasibility Report)
All corner-coordinates of ML area are superimposed on toposheet of survey of India and same has been furnished here in the Figure 1.1.
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Figure 1.1: Key Plan showing the Environmental Settings of the Study area along with the Coordinates of Mine Lease area
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1.3.1 Location and Accessibility The mining contract area 44.40 ha. is part of Yamuna river bed (Govt. Land) / Outside Riverbed falling in Jainpur-2 Sand Unit, Sonipat, Haryana. The riverbed block of the lease area is under Government land and the outside riverbed block is under Private Land. Mining area is very well connected with metalled road. Sonipat Railway Terminus is about 17 Km from the mining area. National Highway No.1 connecting Delhi to Panipat-Ambala is about 10 Km from the lease area. Delhi ISBT is about 40 Km and Sonipat is about 17 Km SW from the mining area. State Headquarters Chandigarh is about 180 Km in the North of the mining area.
1.3.2 Basic Amenities Police Station: The nearest police station is Police Station Murthal - which is about 10 Km, SW from mining site. Post Office: The nearest post office is Sonipat Post Office at a distance of 15 Km, N.W from the mining site. Medical Facilities: The nearest hospitals i.e Rai hospital, Murthal are situated 10 Km, SW from mining site. Availability of water: Water for drinking purpose is brought from nearby village. The water of hand pump and well located nearby area has potable and drinkable quality, the villagers and habitants and labors have been using this water since long period. Water required for dust suppression will also supplied from the well by Water tanker brought on hire basis. Electricity: - Electrical supply is available in all nearby villages. Educational Facilities: Most of the nearby villages have secondary schools and for higher education institutes are available at Sonipat, Delhi and other nearby towns. Mode of transportation of Mineral: From the contract area, an unmetalled road joins a metalled road which further joins the NH -1 (10 Km, W), SH -11 (10 Km, S) and SH-57. Mineral Sand will be transported by trucks. Loaded trucks will travel on Kuccha road made for plying of trucks. No. of such temporary road will provide access to the river bed and the movement of loaded trucks. As the mining area is spread over an area of 44.40 ha working will be carried out in River bed as well as outside the river bed. Each block has its outlet meeting the tar road on the nearby villages and from where the mineral is sent to various destinations. Similarly, mineral will be transported on the other side through approach roads which finally merge with tar roads for final destinations. River/ Canal: Yamuna River.
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1.4 SCOPE OF STUDY The scope of the study includes a detailed characterization of the environment in an area of 10 Km. radius of the Mine Lease Area for various environmental parameters like Air, Water, Noise, and Land, biological and Socio-economic aspects.
1.4.1 Preparation of EIA The EIA includes the following details: 1) Study of the reports like Geological report, Pre-Feasibility report (PFR) or mining plan made available by the client. 2) Present Environmental Setting 3) Identification, prediction and evaluation of Anticipated Environmental Impact due to the proposed mine and related facilities. The environmental impacts would be anticipated in core and buffer zone on: Topography and drainage, Climate, Water quality (Surface/Ground), Hydro-geological Regime, Air quality, Noise Levels, Soil Quality, Flora and Fauna, Traffic density survey, Land-Use, Socio-Economic Conditions, Habitat, Health, culture, human environment including public health, occupational health and safety, Sensitive Places/Historical Monuments. This Final EIA Report is prepared in accordance with the Terms of Reference issued by Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF&CC, New Delhi vide letter No. J-11015/112/2015-IA.II (M) dated 05.06.2015, incorporating the minutes of Public Hearing held on 30.09.2015 and compliance on the issues raised during public hearing.
1.5 COMPLIANCE TO ToR CONDITIONS Point wise compliance of ToR points issued by Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Impact Assessment Division, Government of India, New Delhi vide letter no. J-11015/112/2015-IA.II (M) dated 05.06.2015 for the project Sand Mining (Minor Mineral) of Jainpur-2 Sand Unit, Tehsil and District- Sonipat, Haryana (Area 44.04 Hect.) Capacity 16, 00,000 TPA M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals, 19-P, Sector-8, Jind (Haryana).
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ToR Description Reply Citation 1 Year-wise production details since 1994 This is a fresh Mining Lease area auctioned by Govt. of Haryana & LoI was Annexure-II. should be given, clearly stating the issued vide letter DMG/Hy/Cont/Jainpur-2/2015/855 dated 09/03/2015 Page No- 233-239 highest production achieved in any one attached as Annexure II, no production is started yet. Production will be year prior to 1994. It may also be commenced only after obtaining Environmental Clearance from MoEF&CC, categorically informed whether there had New Delhi and CTE from State pollution Control Board, Haryana. Hence, been any increase in production after the this is not applicable for the proposed Sand (Minor Mineral) Mining Project. EIA Notification, 1994 came into force w.r.t. the highest production achieved prior to 1994.
2 A copy of the document in support of the The copy of Letter of Intent (LOI) of mining lease issued by Director of Annexure-II. fact that the Proponent is the rightful Mines & Geology Department, Haryana, vide letter no Page No- 233-239 lessee of the mine should be given. DMG/Hy/Cont/Jainpur-2/2015/855 dated 09/03/2015 was issued in favor of M/s Yodha Mines & Minerals. so the Project Proponent is applied for Environmental Clearance, is enclosed as Annexure-II. 3 All documents including approved mine Contents in all documents are synchronizing with one another in terms of Annexure-II. plan, EIA and public hearing should be mine lease area, production levels, waste generation, its management and Page No- 233-239 compatible with one another in terms of mining technology. Both the Approved mining plan & LOI of the Mine lease Annexure-III. the mine lease area, production levels, area are in the name of M/s. Yodha Mines & Minerals through Sh. Pardeep Page No- 240-242 waste generation and its management and Ahlawat S/o Sh. Anand Singh mining technology and should be in the Copy of LoI and the Approval Letter of Mining Plan dated 23/7/2015 is name of the lessee. enclosed as Annexure II and Annexure III.
4 All corner coordinates of the mine lease All corners of the coordinates of ML area are superimposed on topo sheet of Chapter-1, area, superimposed on a High Resolution survey of India (Toposheet No.(OSM) H43R4, H43X1, H43R8) and same has Figure 1.1 and Imagery/ toposheet, topographic sheet, been furnished in Chapter 1 of Final EIA/EMP Report. Page No.-6 geomorphology and geology of the area should be provided. Such an Imagery of Land use & High resolution Imagery FCC maps are prepared with use a RS– Chapter-4, the proposed area should clearly show the GIS technique and also incorporate in Chapter-4. Figure 4.1 & 4.2 land use and other ecological features of and Page No. 55- the study area (core and buffer zone). 56
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5 Information should be provided in Survey The land use & land cover map of the area are superimposed on topo sheet of Chapter-1, of India Toposheet in 1:50,000 scale survey of India in 1:50,000 scale and same has been furnished in Chapter-4 Figure 1.1 and indicating geological map of the area, of Final EIA/EMP Report. Page No.-6 geomorphology of land forms of the area, existing minerals and mining history of Geological and Mineral Map of Haryana is given in Chapter-2 Chapter-2, the area, important water bodies, streams Figure 2.3 and and rivers and soil characteristics. Page No-31
6 Details about the land proposed for The Mines and Geology department of Haryana Government has auctioned Annexure-II. mining activities should be given with this sand unit in the riverbed (34.40 Ha.) and outside riverbed (10.00 Ha.). Page No- 233-239 information as to whether mining The kind of land in riverbed is Gair Mumkin Nadi/Nala which is a Govt./ conforms to the land use policy of the Land whereas the land outside riverbed land is Private. land and as per terms State; land diversion for mining should and conditions of LoI the lease holder will settle compensation with the have approval from State land use board private land owner before starting the mining operation. or the concerned authority. Mineral rights in both kind of land vest with the Haryana State Government. There is no need of land diversion in this case. 7 It should be clearly stated whether the Yes, The company has formulated Environmental policy which is approved Chapter-6, Item proponent company has a well laid down by M/s. Yodha Mines & Minerals through Sh. Pardeep Ahlawat. The no. 6.1, Page No- Environment Policy approved by its operating process or the implementation of policy will be as follows: 132 Board of Directors? If so, it may be spelt . Compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regular out in the EIA report with description of maintenance of their records. the prescribed operating . Acquaintance of all employees & contractors with their Annexure No- process/procedures to bring into focus any environmental responsibilities. XV and Page No- infringement/deviation/violation of the . Focus on continuous improvement. 397-398 environmental or forest norms/ . Continuous review of environmental achievements. conditions? The hierarchical system or . Half yearly submission of Compliance reports. administrative order of the Company to The Policy contains the hierarchical system of the company to deal with the deal with the environmental issues and for environmental issues and for ensuring the compliance with EC conditions. All ensuring compliance with the EC the non compliances/violations of environmental laws will be reported to the conditions may also be given. The system Project Proponent. of reporting of non-compliances/ The details are incorporated in Chapter 6. The Environmental Policy is violations of environmental norms to the incorporated as Annexure XV with the Final EIA/EMP Report. Board of Directors of the Company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large may also be detailed in the EIA report.
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8 Issues relating to Mine Safety, including Mines safety for workers working at the site has been taken care of. Safety Chapter 5, Item subsidence study in case of underground measures related to risks during mining activity, natural disasters, etc has no- 5.16.5 and mining and slope study in case of open been proposed. The details are incorporated in chapter 5 of the Final Page No-129. cast mining, blasting study etc. should be EIA/EMP Report. detailed. The proposed safeguard This is an open cast river bed mining and outside riverbed mining. There will measures in each case should also be be no underground mining; hence subsidence study is not required. provided. Slope Study As working will be done in the river bed to maximum depth of 3.0m and 9.0 m for outside riverbed only, thus slope study is not required. Blasting Study This is a Sand (Minor Mineral) mining project, no blasting is proposed. 9 The study area will comprise of 10 Km Study area comprises of 10 Km radius around the mine lease boundary. Map Chapter-1, zone around the mine lease from lease showing 10 Km radius of the ML area has been furnished in Chapter-I of EIA Figure 1.1 and periphery and the data contained in the report & 10 Km radius of mine lease. Page No-6 EIA such as waste generation etc should All the data contained in the Final EIA/EMP Report are for lease period of be for the life of the mine/ lease period. mine. There is no generation of overburden/ waste material in case of river bed Chapter-2, Item mining & in case of outside riverbed, the yearly generation of overburden will No. 2.8.3 and be 10000 M3. This overburden will be used for reclamation simultaneously. Page No-45 Working in the next hectare area will be shifted only after reclamation of the mined out one hectare area. Lease period is 9 years. 10 Land use of the study area delineating Land Use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural land, grazing Chapter-4, Item forest area, agricultural land, grazing land, land, wildlife sanctuary, National park, migratory routes of fauna, water No. 4.1, Table wildlife sanctuary, national park, bodies, human settlements and other ecological features has been No. 4.1, Figure migratory routes of fauna, water bodies, incorporated in Chapter- 4 of Final EIA/ EMP Report. 4.1 and Page No- human settlements and other ecological 55-56 features should be indicated. Land use plan of the mine lease area should be Land use plan of the mine lease area showing the preoperational, operational Chapter-2, Item prepared to encompass preoperational, and post operational phases is incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final No. 2.14, Table- operational and EIA/EMP Report. 2.10 and Page Post-operational phases and submitted. No. 46. Impact, if any, of change of land use should be given.
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11 Details of the land for any Over Burden River Bed: There is no generation of overburden / waste material in case of Chapter-2, Item Dumps outside the mine lease, such as river bed mining. No. 2.8.3 and extent of land area, distance from mine Outside Riverbed: In case of Outside Riverbed, the yearly generation of Page No-45 lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any, overburden will be 10000 M3. This overburden will be used for reclamation should be given. simultaneously. Working in the next hectare area will be shifted only after reclamation of the mined out one hectare area. The land of Sand (Minor Mineral) mining lease area is a government land on Chapter 7, Item the river bed of Yamuna. No. 7.10 and There is no human settlement and private land owners. Hence R & R is not Page No. 196 applicable on this project. 12 A Certificate from the Competent The Mining Lease area does not involve any forest land. The land of the Annexure-V Authority in the State Forest Department Mining lease area is Government land on the river bed of Yamuna and this Page No-244-245 should be provided, confirming the area is free from any reservation of forest department Haryana Government. involvement of forest land, if any, in the Letter from DFO, Sonipat with wide letter No-1850 dated 7/8/2015 is project area. In the event of any contrary attached as Annexure-V claim by the Project Proponent regarding the status of forests, the site may be inspected by the State Forest Department along with the Regional Office of the Ministry to ascertain the status of forests, based on which, the Certificate in this regard as mentioned above be issued. In all such cases, it would be desirable for representative of the State Forest Department to assist the Expert Appraisal Committees. 13 Status of forestry clearance for the broken The land of the Mining lease area is Government land on the river bed of Annexure-V up area and virgin forestland involved in Yamuna & this area is free from any reservation of forest department Haryana Page No-244-245 the Project including deposition of net Government. present value (NPV) and compensatory Letter from DFO, Sonipat with wide letter No-1850 dated 7/8/2015 is afforestation (CA) should be indicated. A attached as Annexure-V copy of the forestry clearance should also be furnished.
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14 Implementation status of recognition of Not Applicable, Annexure-V forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes There is no involvement of forest land in the project area. Page No-244-245 and other Traditional Forest Dwellers Letter from DFO, Sonipat with wide letter No-1850 dated 7/8/2015 is (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 attached as Annexure-V should be indicated. 15 The vegetation in the RF/ PF areas in the Not Applicable, since there is no RF/PF present in the study area. -- study area, with necessary details, should be given. 16 A study shall be got done to ascertain the Survey has been carried out by the Ecology & Biodiversity Expert in and Chapter 4 Item impact of the Mining Project on wildlife around the lease area to study the wild life of the area. No.-4.10.8, Table of the study area and details furnished. 2 species of Schedule I and 6 species of Schedule II species were recorded No.-4.21 and Impact of the project on the wildlife in the and the same is incorporated in Chapter 4. Conservation Plan has been Page No 97 surrounding and any other protected area prepared and submitted to Chief Wildlife Warden, Panchkula, Haryana and accordingly detailed mitigative Chapter 7, Item measures required, should be worked out Total Rs. 8.20 Lakhs earmarked for wildlife conservation Details are No. - 7.5 and with cost implications and submitted. incorporated in Chapter 7 of Final EIA/EMP Report. Page No 156-188
Details of probable impacts and possible mitigation measures are Chapter 5, Item incorporated in Chapter 5 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. No.- 5.4 to Item . No. 5.15 and Page No 115-127
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17 Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, No National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves Wildlife Corridors, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves/ Critically Polluted areas/ Aravali are falling within Tiger/ Elephant Reserves/ (existing as 10Km of the study area. well as proposed), if any, within 10 Km of The location map has been prepared on SOI toposheet and duly authenticated the mine lease should be clearly indicated, by chief wildlife warden, Panchkula. supported by a location map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance, as may be applicable to such projects due to proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as mentioned above, should be obtained from the State Wildlife Department/ Chief Wildlife Warden under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and copy furnished. 18 A detailed biological study of the study A detailed biological study (of 10 Km radius study area) was conducted by Chapter 4, Item area [core zone and buffer zone (10 Km Ecology & Biodiversity Expert and the details are incorporated in Chapter 4 no.-4.10 and Page radius of the periphery of the mine lease)] of the Final EIA/EMP Report. No.- 89-100 shall be carried out. Details of flora and fauna, endangered, endemic and RET Authenticated List of Flora and Fauna was obtained from District Forest species duly authenticated, separately for Officer and is enclosed as Annexure XIII(a) with the Final EIA/EMP Annexure XIII core and buffer zone should be furnished Report. (a), Page No- based on such primary field survey, 2 species of Schedule I and 6 species of Schedule II species were recorded 372-384 clearly indicating the Schedule of the within 10 Km distance from the boundary of project site hence conservation fauna present. In case of any scheduled-I plan has been prepared and submitted to the Chief Wild Life Warden/ Chief Annexure-XVII fauna found in the study area, the Conservator of Forest/DFO, Sonipat for Approval. Receipt of Submission Page No-405 necessary plan for their conservation enclosed as Annexure XVII. should be prepared in consultation with State Forest and Wildlife Department and details furnished. Necessary allocation of funds for implementing the same should be made as part of the project cost.
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19 Proximity to Areas declared as ‘Critically The project site is neither falling under Aravali range nor it is located in Annexure-II Polluted’ or the Project areas likely to proximity to area declared as Critically Polluted. Page No -233-299 come under the ‘Aravali Range’, The proposed mining area of Sand (Minor Mineral) is located on the river bed (attracting court restrictions for mining & outside river bed of Yamuna River. operations), should also be indicated and where so required, clearance certifications Letter from DFO, Sonipat with wide letter No-1850 dated 7/8/2015 is from the prescribed Authorities, such as attached as Annexure-V Annexure-V the SPCB or State Mining Dept. Should Page No -244-245 be secured and furnished to the effect that the proposed mining activities could be considered. 20 Similarly, for coastal projects, A CRZ Not Applicable, since the project site does not comes under coastal area. -- map duly authenticated by one of the authorized agencies demarcating LTL, HTL, CRZ area, location of the mine lease w.r.t. CRZ, coastal features such as mangroves, if any, should be furnished. (Note: The Mining Projects falling under CRZ would also need to obtain approval of the concerned Coastal Zone Management Authority).
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21 R&R Plan/compensation details for the There is no Project Affected Person (PAP) by mining activities. Hence, there Chapter 7, Item Project Affected People (PAP) should be is no need of R & R Plan. No. 7.10 and furnished. While preparing the R&R Plan, However, as per the point 14 of LoI the lease holder will deposite 10% of the Page No. 196. the relevant State/ National Rehabilitation annual contract money i.e. Rs. 87 Lakh approx. to the Mines and Minerals & Resettlement Policy should be kept in Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund. view. In respect of SCs /STs and other This amount will be spent by lease holder for the protection of environment in weaker sections of the society in the study the nearby surrounding area. The officers of the State Government Haryana area, a need based sample survey, family- will strictly monitor the compliance of lease holder in this regard. wise, should be undertaken to assess their requirements, and action programmes prepared and submitted accordingly, integrating the sectoral programmes of line departments of the State Government. It may be clearly brought out whether the village located in the mine lease area will be shifted or not. The issues relating to shifting of Village including their R&R and socio-economic aspects should be discussed in the report. 22 One season (non-monsoon) [i.e. March- Baseline data of study area within 10 Km radius of the project site was Chapter 4, Item May (Summer Season); October- collected during Pre Monsoon season, 2015 (1st March-31st May, 2015) No-4.4 to Item December (post monsoon season); No-4.12 and Page December-February (winter season)] No 59-103 primary baseline data on ambient air The details of monitoring results (Air, Noise, Water, Soil) and the flora and Chapter 4, Page quality as per CPCB Notification of 2009, fauna details are incorporated in Chapter 4 of the Final EIA/ EMP Report. No 52-100 water quality, noise level, soil and flora The lab Reports of Air, Noise, Water and Soil is attached as Annexure Annexure- and fauna shall be collected and the AAQ VIII(a), Annexure IX(a), Annexure X(a) and Annexure-XII(a) VIII(a) and other data so compiled presented respectively.`. Page No -304-321 date-wise in the EIA and EMP Report. Annexure-IX(a) Site-specific meteorological data should Page No -324-332 also be collected. The location of the Annexure-X(a) monitoring stations should be such as to Page No -334-355 represent whole of the study area and Annexure-XII(a) justified keeping in view the pre- Page No -363-370 dominant Downwind direction and location of sensitive receptors. There
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should be at least one monitoring station Site specific meteorology data was collected and incorporated in Final Chapter 4, Item within 500 m of the mine lease in the pre- EIA/EMP Report. No. 4.4.3, Table dominant downwind direction. The No 4.3 & Page No mineralogical composition of PM10, 60. particularly for free silica, should be The location of Monitoring stations was selected to represent the whole mine Chapter 4, Item given. lease area (10 Km radius). One Location is also selected in 500 m of No 4.5, Table No dominant downwind direction. Details incorporated in Chapter 4 of the Final 4.5 and Page No EIA/EMP Report. 62, Figure No.- 4.5 and Page No 65 Mineralogical composition of PM10 particularly for Free silica is incorporated Chapter 4, Table in Chapter 4 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. No 4.8 (Pre Monsoon Results) Page No 66 23 Air quality modeling should be carried Air quality modeling was carried out & impact of Air quality has been Chapter 5, Item out for prediction of impact of the project incorporated in Chapter 5 of Final EIA/EMP report. No 5.3 and Page on the air quality of the area. It should The predominant wind direction recorded during study period was from W to No 107-113 also take into account the impact of E Direction. movement of vehicles for transportation Wind rose diagram shown in Chapter 4. Chapter 4, of mineral. The details of the model used Figure No-4.4 and input parameters used for modeling and Page No 61 should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on a location map clearly indicating the location of the site, location of sensitive receptors, if any, and the habitation. The wind roses showing predominant wind direction may also be indicated on the map. 24 The water requirement for the Project, its Water requirement in this project site is 19 KLD. Water will be taken from Chapter 2, Item availability and source should be existing water sources from nearby villages or tanker supplier. The details are No 2.15.1, Figure furnished. A detailed water balance incorporated in Chapter-2. N0-2.11and Page should also be provided. Fresh water Total Water Requirement= 19 KLD No- 47 requirement for the Project should be Dust Suppression and plantation= 12 KLD indicated. Plantation= 5.0 KLD Domestic Purpose= 2.0 KLD
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25 Necessary clearance from the Competent Water will be taken from existing water sources from hired Tankers so no Chapter 2, Item Authority for drawl of requisite quantity new bore well will be dug up so necessary clearance from Competent No 2.15.1, and of water for the Project should be Authority are not required. Page No- 47 provided. 26 Description of water conservation The project do not consume any process water except for drinking, dust Chapter 10, Item measures proposed to be adopted in the suppression & plantation. Plantation is proposed, which will increase the No 10.6 , Table Project should be given. Details of water holding capacity & help in recharging of ground water. No artificial N0.-10.1 and rainwater harvesting proposed in the rainwater harvesting is proposed for the present project. 10.2 Project, if any, should be provided. Page No 207-209 27 Impact of the project on the water quality, Surface Water Chapter 5, Item both surface and groundwater, should be No permanent infrastructure will be developed which may obstruct the river No 5.6, Figure assessed and necessary safeguard flow, the proposed Sand (Minor Mineral) mining will not be done in rainy No.-5.5 and 5.6 measures, if any required, should be days hence there will not be any adverse impact on the surface water. Page No 117-118 provided. Ground Water The ground water quality will not be changed because mining activity will not intersect the ground water table as it is restricted to 3m depth in river bed & 9 m depth in Outside Riverbed. Impact of the project on the water quality & its mitigation measures has been incorporated in Chapter-5 of Final EIA/EMP report.
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28 Based on actual monitored data, it may River Bed: The maximum working depth of mining will be 3 m bgl in river Chapter 5, Item clearly be shown whether working will bed where the groundwater table exists at an average depth of 5-10 m bgl. No 5.6, Figure intersect groundwater. Necessary data and Outside Riverbed: The maximum working depth of mining will be 9 m bgl No.-5.5 and 5.6 documentation in this regard may be in Outside Riverbed where the groundwater table exists at an average depth of Page No 117-118 provided. In case the working will 15-20 m bgl. intersect groundwater table, a detailed So mining depth will be not intersecting the ground water table. Hence Hydro Geological Study should be permission is not required from CGWA. undertaken and Report furnished. The Systematic diagram of mining depth also incorporated in Chapter-5. report inter-alia, shall include details of the aquifers present and impact of mining activities on these aquifers. Necessary Water will be sourced from the hired tankers; hence permission from CGWA permission from Central Ground Water is not applicable. Authority for working below ground water and for pumping of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished.
29 Details of any stream, seasonal or There is no stream modification/ diversion. ---- otherwise, passing through the lease area It is opencast mining of (minor mineral) Sand located on the river bed and and modification /diversion proposed, if mining is permitted only up to depth of 3 meter; hence there will be no stream any, and the impact of the same on the diversion/ modifications. hydrology should be brought out. 30 Information on site elevation, working River Bed: Maximum Working Depth : 3m bgl Chapter 5, Item depth, groundwater table etc. Should be Ground water Table: 5-10 m bgl No 5.6, Figure provided both in AMSL and bgl. A Outside Riverbed: Maximum Working Depth : 9m bgl No.-5.5 and 5.6 schematic diagram may also be provided Ground water Table: 15-20 m bgl Page No 117-118 for the same. Information about site elevation, working depth has been incorporated in Chapter-2. Chapter 2, Item Systematic diagram of mining depth also incorporated in Chapter-5. No 2.15.1, Figure N0-2.11and Page No- 47
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31 A time bound Progressive Greenbelt A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf Chapter 10, Item Development Plan shall be prepared in a cover will be adopted to develop the greenbelt. It is proposed to plant 1000 No 10.6 , Table tabular form (indicating the linear and number of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees N0.-10.1 and quantitative coverage, plant species and during the plan period 10.2 time frame) and submitted, keeping in Progressive Green belt Development Plan have been incorporated in Chapter Page No 207-209 mind, the same will have to be executed 10 of Final EIA/EMP report. up front on commencement of the project. Phase-wise plan of plantation and Schedule of Plantation for the Five Years compensatory afforestation should be Year Saplings to be Survival Species Place of charted clearly indicating the area to be planted (@ 80%) Plantation covered under plantation and the species I 1000 800 Neem, Peepal, Along the to be planted. The details of plantation II 1000 800 Khejri, Mango, roads, in already done should be given. The plant III 1000 800 Shisham, schools and species selected for green belt should IV 1000 800 Sirish, Babool, public have greater ecological value and should V 1000 800 Gulmohar building and be of good utility value to the local Total 5,000 4,000 other social population with emphasis on local and forestry native species and the species which are programme. tolerant to pollution. Source: Approved Mine Plan of Jainpur-2 Sand Unit.
32 Impact on local transport infrastructure Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project has been assessed. Chapter 4, Item due to the Project should be indicated. There will not be much impact on local transport. The level of service (LoS) No 4.8, Figure.- Projected increase in truck traffic as a value for the proposed mine is found ‘Good’ for NH-1 & SH-11 and ‘Very 4.13 Page No 81- result of the Project in the present road Good’ for SH-57, which will become ‘Average’ for NH-1 & SH-11 and 84 network (including those outside the ‘Good’ for SH-57 respectively after the commencement of mining project. Annexure-XI Project area) should be worked out, Hence, no adverse impacts on local infrastructure are envisaged. Traffic Page No -360-362 indicating whether it is capable of density from the proposed mining activity has been incorporated in Chapter- handling the incremental load. 4 of Final EIA/EMP report and traffic study detailed enclosed as Annexure- Arrangement for improving the XI. infrastructure, if contemplated (including action to be taken by other agencies such as State Government) should be covered. Project Proponent shall conduct Impact of Transportation study as per Indian Road Congress Guidelines.
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33 Details of the onsite shelter and facilities Adequate infrastructure & other facilities will be provided to mine worker. Chapter 2, Item to be provided to the mine workers should Information about onsite shelter and facilities for workers has been No 2.15 and be included in the EIA report. incorporated in Chapter-2. Page No 47 34 Conceptual post mining land use and Conceptual post mining Land use is incorporated in Chapter 2 of the Final Chapter 2, Item Reclamation and Restoration of mined out EIA/EMP Report. No 2.14, Table areas (with plans and with adequate No.-2.10 and number of sections) should be given in Page No-46 the EIA report. The land use of the lease area will remain same as the proposed activity is extraction of deposited Sand (Minor Mineral) from river bed which will get Chapter 2, Item replenished during succeeding monsoon season. No 2.8 and Page In Outside Riverbed, top soil will be removed in advance of the actual mining No 43-45 and will be stacked in a temporary stack yard & will be used for reclamation simultaneously.
The amount of sediment regenerated every year derived hypothetically by Chapter 7, Item Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be 1766935.58 Tons per Annum for the No 7.7, Table No- proposed lease area. Hence, there will be more than 100% replenishment in 7.14 the riverbed area of the lease. Page No 190-196 35 Occupational Health impacts of the Details about, Occupational Health impacts , person protective measures, pre- Chapter 5, Item Project should be anticipated and the placement medical examination and periodical medical examination No 5.13 and Page proposed preventive measures spelt out in schedules, management plan has been furnished in Chapter-5 of Final No 126 detail. Details of pre-placement medical EIA/EMP report. examination and periodical medical An amount of Rs. 5.0 Lakhs is allocated for Occupational Health and Safety. examination schedules should be incorporated in the EMP. The project specific occupational health mitigation measures with required facilities proposed in the mining area May be detailed.
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36 Public health implications of the Project Public health implication like respiratory disorder, noise induced problems Chapter 8, Item and related activities for the population in are major issues which will be addressed properly. Study has been performed No 8.4, Table No the impact zone should be systematically which includes to gain an understanding of the source, identification of 8.1 Page No 200 evaluated and the proposed remedial exposure pathway and determination of likely receptor. The impact will not measures should be detailed along with be concentrated and confined to particular zone. Periodic health camps will be budgetary allocations. undertaken under CSR activities in the villages. Details incorporated in Chapter-8. Rs 7.0 Lakhs will be spent on Health check up camps and Sanitation and drinking water facilities. The budgetary allocations of for public health implication are incorporated in Chapter -8 of the Final EIA/EMP Report. 37 Measures of socio economic significance Socio economic measures for the local people have been proposed under the Chapter 8, Item and influence to the local community component of the Corporate Social Responsibility along with the budgetary No 8.4, Table No proposed to be provided by the Project allocation have been incorporated in Chapter 10 in Final EIA report. 8.1 Page No 200 Proponent should be indicated. As far as Proposed project will provide the employment opportunity to the local possible, quantitative dimensions may be community hence project will have positive impact on the surrounding local given with time frames for community. implementation. An amount of Rs. 20 Lakhs is allocated for CSR activities. Detailed break up is incorporated in Chapter 8 of Final EIA/EMP Report. 38 Detailed environmental management plan Details of environment management plan are incorporated in Chapter-10 of Chapter-10, Item to mitigate the environmental impacts the Final EIA/EMP Report. No.- 10.9, Table which, should inter-alia include the No.10.5 impacts of change of land use, loss of Page No 209 agricultural and grazing land, if any, An amount of Rs. 5.0 Lakhs is allocated for Occupational Health and Safety. occupational health impacts besides other Details of occupational health impacts along with proposed mitigation Chapter 5, Item impacts specific to the proposed Project. measures are incorporated in Chapter-5 of Final EIA/EMP Report. No 5.13 and Page No 126-127 39 Public hearing points raised and The public hearing was condected by RO HSPCB, Sonipat on dated Annexure-XVI commitment of the project proponent on 30/09/2015 and the minutes of Public Hearing is enclosed as Annexure XVI. Page No. 399-404 the same along with time bound action The action plan with budget has been prepared accordingly and incorporated plan to implement the same should be in Chapter-7. provided and also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP Report of the Project.
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40 Details of litigation pending against the There is no court case against this project, however there is a court case in the Chapter-2, Item project, if any, with direction /order matter of Mr. Rajbir Singh v/s State of Haryana and others [CWP No. 27700 No.- 2.16.2, Page passed by any Court of Law against the of 2013], wherein the petitioner had challenged the conditions of the auction No 49 project should be given. notice and the rules relating to payment of rent and compensation to the land owners. The State Government (Dept. of Mines and Geology) has issued LoI subject to the outcome of this case. The above mentioned case is still pending before Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court for adjudication. The Project Proponent has not filed any court case against any department neither he is a party in this case. 41 The cost of the project (capital cost and The costs of project as well as the cost of EMP have been incorporated in Chapter 1, Item recurring cost) as well as the cost towards Chapter-1. No 1.3 and Page implementation of EMP should clearly be Capital cost of the project is Rs. 14.46 Crore No. 4 spelt out. Cost for Environmental protection Measures are Rs 18.00 Lakhs Cost for Socio Economic Measures is Rs 20.0 Lakhs (As per demand) 42 A Disaster Management Plan shall be The Disaster Management Plan has been prepared and incorporated in Chapter 7, Item prepared and included in the EIA/EMP EIA/EMP report No 7.3 and Page report. No 148-154. 43 Benefits of the project if the project is The benefits of the project has been prepared and incorporated in Chapter 8 Chapter 8, Item implemented should be spelt out. The of EIA/EMP report No 8.1 to 8.4 and benefits of the project shall clearly Page No 199-201 indicate environmental, social, economic, employment potential etc.
General Points 5. a) All documents to be properly referenced with index and continuous page numbering. Compiled
b) Where data are presented in the Report especially in Tables, the period in which the data were collected and the Indicated sources should be indicated. c) Project Proponent shall enclose all the analysis/testing reports of water, air, soil, noise etc. using the Enclosed MoEF&CC/NABL accredited laboratories. All original analysis/testing reports should be available during appraisal of the project. d) Where the documents provided are in language other than English, an English translation should be provided. Provided
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e) The Questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects as devised earlier by the Ministry shall be filled Enclosed and submitted. f) While preparing the EIA report, the instructions for the proponents and instructions for the Consultants issued by Followed MoEF&CC vide O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are available on the website of this Ministry, should be followed. g) Changes, if any made in the basic scope and project parameters (as submitted in Form-1 and the PFR for securing Complied TOR) should be brought to the attention of MoEF&CC with reasons for such changes and the permission should be sought, as the TOR may also have to be altered. Post Public Hearing changes in structure and content of the draft EIA/EMP (other than modifications arising out of the P.H. process) will entail conducting the PH again with the revised documentation. h) The EIA report should also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features, Included drainage and mining area, (ii) geological maps and sections and (ii) sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any, clearly showing the land features of the adjoining area. i) The EIA report also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features, drainage Included and mining area, (ii) geological maps and sections and (iii) sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any, clearly showing the land features of the adjoining area. 6. The EIA report also include (i) surface plan of the area indicating contours of main topographic features, drainage Included and mining area, (ii) geological maps and sections and (iii) sections of the mine pit and external dumps, if any, clearly showing the land features of the adjoining area. 7. The prescribed TORs would be valid for a period of three years for submission of the EIA/EMP reports, as per the Noted O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I) dated 22.3.2010, 22.08.2014, 08.10.2014 and 07.11.2014 8. After preparing the draft EIA (as per the generic structure prescribed in Appendix-III of the EIA notification. Complied 2006) covering the above mentioned issues, the proponent will get the public hearing conducted and take further necessary action for obtaining environmental clearance in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the EIA notification, 2006.
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals CHAPTER-2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.0 GENERAL This chapter gives broad description of the project, location, type of ore deposit(s), quality of reserve, Mining Methodology, various site utilities and infrastructure, etc. The downstream use of mineral for value addition and its importance is also described.
2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT The project is proposed for the excavation of sand partly from the bed of river Yamuna and partly from outside riverbed. It is an opencast semi mechanized (river bed) and open cast mechanized (outside riverbed) mining project to excavate sand.
2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT River channels and their flood plains are important sources of construction grade aggregate materials like sand and gravel. The durability of river-borne coarser clastics and their sorting by fluvial action make them best suitable raw materials/ingredients for building constructions. The market demand of river sand is high throughout the country for construction of infrastructure projects. The project lies on bed of Yamuna and also on the palaeochannels (derived from “palaeo” or “old”, and channel) of the river. The sediment in the form of river bed material i.e. sand has deposited in the last many years as a process of sedimentation in the palaeochannels. Sand bars have been formed at various places hindering the flow of water and excess deposition had changed the shape of the river bed. Because of this, during monsoon season, the water may rise above the high flood level causing heavy and devastating floods. Such disasters may damage large tracts of land lying on both the banks of the river especially the agricultural lands. Hence, it is necessary to remove the materials so that the river gets channelized. Apart from this the project will also serve the following: Generate various employment opportunities especially to the local people hosting the mining project. Economic development of the state by contributing to state exchequer.
2.3 DESCRIPTION OF MINE LEASE AREA The Jainpur-2 Sand Unit mining project lies partly on the bed of River Yamuna and partly in outside riverbed over an area of 44.40 Ha of Tehsil and District - Sonipat, State - Haryana. The lease area falls in Survey of India Toposheet H43R4, H43X1, H43R8. The lease coordinates are listed below:
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Particulars Details
Corners Latitude Longitude North West Corner 29° 03’ 56’’N 77° 09’ 36’’E River Bed North East Corner 29° 03’ 56’’N 77° 09’ 56’’E South West Corner 29°03’ 24’’N 77° 09’ 59’’E South East Corner 29°03’ 24’’N 77° 09’ 54’’E
Corners Latitude Longitude Outside Riverbed North West Corner 29° 03’ 39’’N 77° 07’ 35’’E North East Corner 29° 03’ 39’’N 77° 07’ 40’’E South West Corner 29°03’ 23’’N 77° 07’ 40’’E South East Corner 29°03’ 23’’N 77° 07’ 32.5’’E
2.3.1 Lease Hold Area The lease hold area of 44.40 Ha lies on the bed of River Yamuna and Outside Riverbed decided as per the Letter of Intent issued by Mines and Geology department, Haryana.
Particulars Area (Ha) River Yamuna 34.40 Outside Riverbed 10.00 Total 44.40
The general location and project site layout are given below:
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INDIA
Sonipat
Location of Lease Area
Figure 2.1 Location Map of the Project Site
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals 2.4 MINING AREA The proponent has taken an area of 44.40 Ha. (34.40 Ha. in riverbed and 10.00 Ha. in outside riverbed) on contract as per LoI. The mining department has taken prior clarification from the Forest department before putting it into the auction. Hence this area is free from the forest. However, the NoC of the DFO is attached as Annexure V.
Table 2.1: Details of Mining
S. No. Particulars Details 1. Method of Mining Open cast semi mechanized in river bed and Open cast mechanized in outside river bed. 2. Geological reserves Jainpur-2 River Bed Block 1,85,76,000 Tons (for 9 years) Jainpur-2 Outside River Bed Block 16,00,000 Tons Total Geological Reserves 2,01,76,000 Tons 3 Mineable reserves Jainpur-2 River Bed Block 1,43,26,200 Tons Jainpur-2 Outside River Bed Block 14,40,000 Tons Total Mineable Reserve 1,57,66,200 Tons 4. Proposed production 14,40,000 Tons per Annum in riverbed. 16,00,000 Ton per annum (Total) 1,60,000 Tons per Annum in outside riverbed 5. Elevation Range of From 215 m amsl to 209 m amsl the mine site 6. Bench height 3 m in Riverbed and 9 m in out side riverbed/outside riverbed 7. Bench width Width of the bench around 20 m (Average) 8. Bench slope 450
2.4.1 Topography of the Area The topography of the area is undulating and the elevation ranges from 209 to 215 m amsl. The general slope is from north towards south.
2.4.2 Geology 2.4.2.1 Regional Geology The north-eastern and central part of Haryana is predominantly characterized by sedimentary litho logy in the Sub-Himalayan zone comprising Subathus, Dagshais, Kasaulis and Siwaliks. A general Regional stratigraphic sequence in the area is given in Table below.
Table 2.2: Regional Stratigraphic Sequence Age Super Group Formation Lithology group Holocene Newer alluvium Gravel, Sand, silt, clay, limestone, gypsum
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Figure 2.2 Geomorphology of Haryana (Source: GSI)
2.4.2.2 Local Geology The litho units encountered in the riverbed and surrounding areas are the river born sediments brought and deposited in the flood plains by River Yamuna. The general ground level of the mining area is about 219mRL in outside Riverbed and 217mRL in the river bed the sediments are river borne and has deposited in the riverbed as well in the flood plains. The size of the sediments towards the source i.e. host rock is course and at the tail end of the river the grain size is reduced to smaller sizes resulted in the formation of clay beds. The following sequences have been observed in the area. Soil/Alluvium Sand
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Figure 2.3: Geological and Mineral Map of Haryana (Source: GSI) Sand and silt are deposited in the middle of the river whereas fine sand and soil are deposited at the fringe of the riverbanks. Soil/ alluvium varying in thickness from 0.5 to 1.5m (average 1.0m) constitute the top horizons in the area suitable for agriculture. Yamuna River meanders through the area exposing the alluvium and soil at the banks. Sand is found in the river bed. Thickness of Sand is more than 20meters. This bed remains dry for major part of the year and water flows only during the rainy season The Sand
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2.4.3 Sediment Composition Most sand is made of quartz or its microcrystalline cousin chalcedony, because that common mineral is resistant to weathering. The farther from its source rock the sand is, the closer it is to impure quartz, but Yamuna sand contains quartz grains, tiny bits of rock (lihtics), or dark minerals like limestone and ferruginous concretions.The thickness of sand varies from 3-10 m in river bed whereas the thickness in outside riverbed is more than 20 m. 2.4.4 Physiography The area forms a part of the Indo-Gangetic plains and exhibit flat terrain with general slope from north to south. The area is devoid of any prominent topographic features. However, a natural depression exists in north and north-west of Gohana (29o08’22”N and 76o42’55”E). The maximum elevation of the plain is 230 m above msl. Topographically the district can be divided into the following units. 1. Active flood plains along the present day course of the river Yamuna in eastern part of the district 2. Abandoned flood plains of recent past. These are generally bordering the active flood plains and are wider, low lying flat tracts. 3. Upland plains representing the relatively older river deposits. The western Yamuna canal has been roughly aligned along the ridge formed by upland plains. 2.4.5 Drainage The River Yamuna, which borders the district in the East, is the main river in the district. The district is drained by drain no.8, which was constructed to take out excess monsoon runoff from uplands to River Yamuna. The areas east of upland plains are more prone to flooding because of its low-lying nature. The area constitutes alluvial plain without any conspicuous topographical features and forms a part of the vast Indo-Gangetic plain. The elevation of the lease area above mean sea level ranges from 215 m amsl in the north to 209 m amsl in the south with an average elevation of 212 m amsl. The general slope of the area is southwards. In the north western part of the district the land slopes south west wards. The river Yamuna which marks the eastern boundary of the Haryana State as well as Sonipat district provides the major drainage in the area. The river Yamuna emerges from Yamnotri off the Bansur-Punch glacier in Tehri - Garhwal district of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 6330 meters. It emerges into the plains from the foothills at Kalesar just north of Tajewala.
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2.4.6 Climate The climate of the district is characterized by the dryness of the air with an intensely hot summer and a cold winter. The cold season starts by late November and extends to about the middle of March. It is followed by hot season, which continues to about the end of June when the southwest monsoon arrives over the district. The period from July to September is the southwest monsoon season.
2.4.7 Rainfall The normal annual rainfall of the district, based on the record for the period 2004-2013 is 304.1-791.4 mm. About 76% of the annual rainfall is recorded during the southwest monsoon from June-September. August is the wettest month of the year with 7.5 rainy days and 342.5 mm rainfall. During the period 2003-2014, deficient to scanty rainfall was recorded in 10 years. (Source: IMD http://imd.gov.in/section/hydro/distrainfall/districtrain.html)
2.5 SEISMICITY OF THE AREA Many parts of the Indian subcontinent have historically high Seismicity. Seven catastrophic earthquakes of magnitude greater than 8 (Richter scale) have occurred in the western, northern and eastern parts of India and adjacent countries in the past 100 years. By contrast, peninsular India is relatively less seismic, suffered only infrequent earthquakes of moderate type. The main seismogenic belts are associated with the collision plate boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates. The project site falls under seismic zone IV which is a high damage risk zone (MSK VIII). The IS code assigns zone factor of 0.24 for zone IV. Seismic Zone Map of India is shown as Figure 2.3. As the map of Intensity (Figure 2.4) clearly depicts that the seismic intensity of Sonipat is VII-VIII MSK unit. And Figure 4.6 and Figure 4.7 shows the likelihood of injuries and deaths, respectively, in Haryana State. The loss estimation outcome based on the census data of Haryana State, projected deaths and injuries calculated by researcher are tabulated below.
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Table 2.4: Loss Estimation at State Level State Population (Census, 2011) Injuries Deaths Haryana 2,53,53,081 15,04,200 3,23,400
Table 2.5: Loss Estimation at District Level S.No. District Population Injuries Injuries Deaths Deaths (Census, 2011) (%) (%) 1. Panchkula 5,58,890 51,900 9.2 11,400, 2 2. Ambala 11,36,784 121,700 10.7 26,200 2.3 3. YamunaNagar 12,14,162 114,000 9.3 25,500 2.1 4. Kurukshetra 9,64,231 85,200 8.8 19,500 2 5. Kaithal 10,72,861 93700 8.7 20400 1.9 6. Karnal 15,06,323 125700 8.3 28400 1.8 7. Panipat 12,02,811 85100 7 19200 1.5 8. Sonipat 14,80,080 86700 5.8 19800 1.3 9. Jimd 13,32,042 91600 6.8 21200 1.5 10. Hisar 17,42,815 88500 5 20100 1.1 11. Bhiwani 16,29,109 71100 4.3 15000 0.9 12. Rohtak 10,58,683 55500 5.2 12700 1.1 13. Jhajjar 9,56,907 46200 4.8 9700 1.0 Source: NDMA, Government of India, 2014.
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Figure 2.4 Seismic Map of India, 2002
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Source: NIDM, Haryana, 2014 Figure 2.5 Map of Intensity of Injured in Haryana (2014)
Source: NIDM, Haryana, 2014 Figure 2.6: Map of Likelihood of Injured in Haryana (2014)
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Source: NIDM, Haryana, 2014 Figure 2.7: Map of Likelihood of Deaths in Haryana (2014)
2.5.1 Largest Instrumented Earthquake in Haryana The instrumental earthquakes in this region are listed in Table given below. General locations are provided for historical events for which generalized epicentral co-ordinates are available. Some events which were significant for other reasons are also included.
Major Earthquake in Haryana Table 2.6: Major Earthquake in Haryana S. No. Date Time Latitude Longitude Depth Magnitude Region (Km) 2006 1. February, 15 1:37:47.5 29.1° N 76.6 ° E 05.0 3.2 Sonipat, Haryana HRS (UTC) 2. March, 31 11:25:39.3 28.7° N 76.8° E 22.0 3.4 Jhajjar, Haryana HRS (UTC) 3. April, 07 18:56:38.0 29.0° N 77.0° E 11.5 3.0 Sonipat, Haryana HRS (UTC)
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India is highly vulnerable to floods. Out of the total geographical area of 329 million hectares (mha), more than 40 mha is flood prone. Floods are a recurrent phenomenon, which cause huge loss of lives and damage to livelihood systems, property, infrastructure and public utilities. It is a cause for concern that flood related damages show an increasing trend. The average annual flood damage in the last 10 years period from 1996 to 2005 was Rs. 4745 crore as compared to Rs. 1805 crore, the corresponding average for the previous 53 years. This can be attributed to many reasons including a steep increase in population, rapid urbanization growing developmental and economic activities in flood plains coupled with global warming. An average every year, 75 Lakhs hectares of land is affected, 1600 lives are lost and the damage caused to crops, houses and public utilities is Rs.1805 crores due to floods. The maximum number of lives (11,316) was lost in the year 1977. The frequency of major floods is more than once in five years.
Eighty per cent of the precipitation takes place in the monsoon months from June to September. The rivers bring heavy sediment load from catchments. These, coupled with inadequate carrying capacity of rivers are responsible for causing floods, drainage congestion and erosion of river-banks. It is a fact that some of the rivers causing damage in India originate in neighboring countries; adding another complex dimension to the problem. Continuing and large-scale loss of lives and damage to public and private property due to floods indicate that we are still to develop an effective response to floods.
Floods have been a recurrent phenomenon in Haryana from time immemorial. Many part of the state of Haryana are prone to flooding. The devastating floods hit Haryana many times. In 1977, 1978, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 1995, 1996 floods occurred in Haryana. Floods have been causing extensive damage not only to standing crops but also loss of lives and cattle. The floods in Haryana can occur because of some natural reasons such as its physiographic situation which makes a depressional saucer shape zone around the Delhi-Rohtak-Hisar-Sirsa axis and it has a poor natural drainage system and sometimes the heavy precipitation becomes a major contributing factor in causing flood as such in case of Rohtak flood, 1995. The state receives an average rainfall of about 650 mm. In flood manual of Haryana, there are 102 vulnerable points in Haryana which need special attention during monsoon.
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Figure 2.8 Flood Hazard Map of India
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Figure 2.9 Flood Hazard Map of India
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals 2.7 EXPLORATION AND RESERVES 2.7.1 Proved Reserves Survey was conducted in the proposed area of Yamuna Riverbed and outside riverbed as per the area allocated in different villages, vide list given by Director of Mines and Geology, Haryana. This is the basic document provided by the authorities. Khasra Plan was provided by the applicant. For River bed: Mineral reserves are calculated up to 3 m depth from existing river bed. For Outside Riverbed: The average depth may be taken as 8 m below soil cover as proved by bore holes/pitting up to 9.0 m up to which mining is allowed. All reserves are proved reserves. Details are given as below. 2.7.2 Reserve Estimation For estimating the reserve of sand the following Parameters are considered: 1. The reserves are calculated on the basis of established width, thickness and strike length/influence of the mineralized formation in the area. 2. The entire reserves of sand up to the depth of 3.0 m are calculated for river bed area. 3. The sand reserves are calculated up to 8 m below the soil cover of about 1.0 m. 4. The bulk density of the sand is considered as 2.0.
2.7.3 Geological Reserves The reserves of Sand calculated by volumetric method and are summarized here below: - Table: 2.7 Geological Reserves Estimation
Blocked area Total proved of 50m strip Blocked Geological after each Km, Mineable Geological Mineable Lease reserves 25% blocked reserves S. Nature of Reserves in Reserve area T=Area x depth in river banks, A-B=C in No. land blocked area (Per in Ha x BD railways, Tons (For 9 Annum) For 9 Years roads/bridges/l Years) (B in Tons) (A in Tons ) ease boundary etc = Hectares 20,64,000 x 9= 4,72,200 x 9= 15,91,800 x 9= 1. River bed 34.40 7.87 15,91,800 1,85,76,000 42,49,800 1,43,26,200 Outside 2. 10.00 16,00,000 1.00 1,60,000 14,40,000 1,60,000 River bed Total 44.40 2,01,76,000 8.87 44,09,800 1,57,66,200 17,51,800
2.7.4 Mineable Reserves A) Proved Reserves As Per UNFC Code (111) Total Reserves = 2,01,76,000 Tons
B) Blocked Reserves As Per UNFC Code (211 and 222) = 44,09,800 Tons
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2.7.6 Life of Mine The period of contract for mining will be for 9 years commencing from the date of grant of Environmental Clearance or an expiry of a period of 12 months from issuance of LoI. For balance reserve in Riverbed it is presumed that the mineral will be replenished every year in the riverbed. However, the present reserves are sufficient for 9 years at the present rate of production in outside riverbed.
2.8 MINING METHOLOGY . Mining is proposed up to 3.0 m in river bed and up to 9.0 m in agricultural field or outside river bed. . River bed mining is for extracting sand from Yamuna River bed. As per Haryana Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2012, extraction is limited to 3.0 m depth only in river bed and 9 m outside river bed. Mining area allotted is 44.40 Ha in district- Sonipat. Mining activity will be carried out in allocated areas as per LoI and Khasra No only, document enclosed as Annexure –II.
2.8.1 Mining in River Bed . Light weight excavators/JCB will be deployed for extraction. Mineral will be removed in 3.0 m layer only forming one bench. This is as per the digging depth of the equipments. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 25 tonnes capacity. There will be no overburden or waste generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. . Bench will advance parallel to the banks of the river. Height of bench will be 3.0 m. width of the bench will be around 20.0 m. workings will be restricted within the mining area/Khasra No. as per the description report given by Mining Department. Mining activities will be carried out in a manner so that there is no obstruction to the movement of water flow, if any, during rainy season.
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals . The benches will be in the form of slices or strips parallel to the banks of the river. Roads in the mining area for the movement of trippers/trucks will not be more than 1 in 20. However, movement of trucks after mineral loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to the tar road. Every block will have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways. No processing of mineral will be done.Total production envisaged is 5300 TPD from river bed (212 Trips @ 25 MT/Trip).
2.8.2 Mining Outside River Bed – Simultaneous Mining and Reclamation
. The sand is won from agriculture fields adopting mining and simultaneous reclamation method. The lessee (contractor) purchases (or pays compensation for the land), from the farmer for short period with the condition that the soil available as top layer of the soil will be used for reclamation after sand is mined as per terms of contract. . Therefore the soil is removed by using JCB/Poclain (1.0 M3 capacity) back hoe type excavators directly loading in to large trucks for dispatch to consumers situated in and around Delhi/NCR. . Water is sprinkled in the area from where sand is to be removed before operation starts and thereafter at regular intervals to keep the dust allayed at the source itself. Removal of soil (overburden) precedes the winning of sand. Once a pre-determined area has been exhausted of the sand, the land is given back to the land owners. The soil is then filled back by using a tractor mounted grader.Total production envisaged is 533 TPD (21 Trips @ 25 MT/Trip).
Figure 2.10 Process Flow Chart of Mining of Sand
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals 2.8.3 Reclamation of Mined out Area River Bed: There is no generation of overburden/ waste material in case of river bed mining. No backfilling has been proposed in the excavated zone in river bed. River bed will be replenished by sediments during rainy season. . Outside Riverbed: In case of Outside Riverbed top soil will be removed in advance of the actual mining and will be stacked in a temporary stack yard. The same will be mixed with humus and organic fertilizers and utilized for reclamation once the mining of mineral in 1/2 hectare area is over. This practice will continuous and simultaneous (about 10,000 M3 soil will be needed for each hectare area mined in the agriculture fields).The yearly generation of overburden in case of mining in agriculture fields will be 10000 M3. This overburden will be used for reclamation simultaneously. Working in the next hectare area will be shifted only after reclamation of the mined out first hectare area.
2.9 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION This is a new mining contract. Following equipments are proposed to be deployed for the desired production. Table 2.9: List of Machineries
S. No. Name of machinery Capacity Nos.
1. JCB 1.0 m3 3 2. Excavator 2.0 m3 1 3. Tippers/ Trucks 25 tons 40 4. Water Tanker 4000 liters 1 5. Light vehicles /jeep -- 1 6. Maintenance Van 1
2.10 TRANSPORTATION Mineral river sand will be transported by hired trucks. Light weight excavators/JCB will be deployed for extraction. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 25 tons capacity. Movement of trucks after mineral loading will be through approach roads connecting to tar roads.
2.11 MINE DRAINAGE 2.11.1 Mine Drainage in Riverbed There is flow of water in the riverbed in a narrow area during post monsoon period and the catchment water flows in the river during rainy season. There will be no mining activity in rainy season when water is flowing in the work area.
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals The mining will be carried out upto 3 m depth only from the surface of the river while the water level is 5-10 m below the surface of the river, hence there will be no interaction of water table.
2.11.2 Mine Drainage in Outside Riverbed The water table of the area is about 15-20 m below the general ground level. The mining activities will be concentrated in the outside riverbed upto 9 m only hence it will not disturb the water table of the area. The surface drainage channels governing water drainage of the area will be maintained by providing proper garland drains to collect water at the periphery of the excavation. During rain the water will percolate due to the porous nature of the deposits. The excavated pit will be helpful in the faster recharge of water in the aquifer. 2.12 WASTE ROCK MANAGEMENT There is no generation of waste during sand mining in riverbed as it will be replenished by sediments during rainy season. In case of the outside riverbed block the yearly generation of overburden will be around 10000 m3 which will be used for reclamation.
2.13 USE OF MINERAL Sand Minor Mineral is mainly consumed in construction work in construction work in infrastructure, housing, road projects and other development projects. Virtually there is no construction or infrastructure building work possible without this minor mineral, hence the same can be assumed as back bone of the infrastructural growth of India.
2.14 LAND USE PATTERN OF MINING AREA AT VARIOUS STAGES Table 2.10: Land Use Pattern at Various Stages Present Land At the End of Mining S. No. Particulars use (Ha) (Ha) Bridge and anicuts, roads, 7.5 m mining 8.87 8.87 Safety 1. area boundry, 25% restricted area of Zone river banks, 50 m barrier at each Km. 2. Infrastructure (Office, Temporary Shelters etc.) 0.00 0.50* 3. Area available for mining in River Bed 26.53 - 4. Area available for mining outside River Bed 9.00 - 5. Naturally reclaimed in River Bed - 26.53 6. Outside Riverbed area reclaimed - 5.00 7. Unworked outside river bed - 4.00 8. Unworked river bed - -- 9. Plantation* - 10.0* Total 44.40 44.40 *Plantation in 10 ha land will be done under social forestry on land available from Panchayat by the end of mine life * Plantation and infrastructure in restricted area only
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals 2.15 UTILITIES AND SITE FACILITIES 2.15.1 Water Requirement Total water requirement for the mining project is 19 KLD.
Total Water Requirement (19 KLD)
Dust Suppression Domestic Plantation (12 KLD) (2 KLD) (5 KLD)
Figure 2.11 Water Balance Note: Water requirement is fulfilled through hired Tankers. Therefore there is no need of clearance from the competent authority as there will be no ground water withdrawal by the project proponent. 2.15.2 Man Power Requirement of Technical and other supervisory staff will be as follows for the proposed systematic and scientific mining: Table: 2.11 Employment Details S. No. Category Numbers 1 Manager 1st class 1 2 Assistant managers 2 3 Foreman/Mates 4 4 Skilled personnel 10 5 Semi-skilled personnel 45 6 Unskilled 8 Total 70 2.15.3 Power All the activities will be carried out in a mechanized manner. The material will be excavated and loaded directly into, dumpers tractors-trolley etc by the diesel run excavator cum loaders. The electricity required for the project will be sources from nearby villages.
2.15.4 Infrastructure/Site Services The workers are mostly locals living in the close proximity of area and will work in shifts during day time only thus there is no requirement of major infrastructural facilities at the site. The following infrastructure facilities will be made available for the workers.
(i) Manager’s Office A competent Managers and 2 numbers of Assistant Managers (at least one for each quarry) will be required to supervise the mining operations. An office for Manager 5 x 3 meters will be provided at the
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(ii) Canteen -cum-rest shelter In order to provide the rest shelter for the workers working in the mine and also to provide tea etc. the arrangement will be made to install a rest shelter-cum-canteen at each quarry and will be utilized by the workers. The rest shelter will be for having rest during the lunch hours by the workers/ labor. The size of rest shelter will be about 10 x 3 meter to accommodate the workers.
(iii) First Aid Facility To provide the first aid for any sort of injuries encountered during the mining operation, one small first aid room will be provided at each sub block. First aid kit and sufficient stock of material/medicines needed for first aid will be provided as per requirement. As the Mining Engineer/Manager and Mining Mates are qualified first aides, they can provide first aid to the labor on the spot.
(iv) Crèche If women workers are employed, arrangement for a small crèche will be made as per the requirement. (v) Water Supply The water supply for drinking purpose proposed will be made available by hired tanker.
2.16 STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS AND LITIGATION
2.16.1 Statutory Obligations It is accepted that effective resource management cannot be done in isolation. The proponent therefore vigorously pursues approaches towards coordination and integration where possible, so as to lead to coordinated regulatory systems. Various acts dealing with matters relating to the conservation and protection of the environment and which a holder of a mining project must also take cognizance of include inter alia, the following: EIA Notification, 2006 under EPA Act. The Mines Act, 1952. Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stock, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2012. The Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Mines Rules, 1955. Mineral Concession Rules, 1960.
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Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
2.16.2 Litigation There is no court case against this project, however there is a court case in the matter of Mr. Rajbir Singh v/s State of Haryana and others [CWP No. 27700 of 2013], wherein the petitioner had challenged the conditions of the auction notice and the rules relating to payment of rent and compensation to the land owners. The State Government (Dept. of Mines and Geology) has issued LoI subject to the outcome of this case. The above mentioned case is still pending before Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court for adjudication. The Project Proponent has not filed any court case against any department neither he is a party in this case.
2.17 SUMMARY The proposed project is for mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) by open cast semi-mechanized method in riverbed and open-cast mechanized method in outside riverbed over an area of 44.40 Ha. by M/s. Yodha Mines and Minerals in Tehsil and Distt-Sonepat, Haryana with proposed production capacity of 16,00,000 TPA of Sand (Minor Mineral). The climate of the district is characterized by the dryness of the air with an intensely hot summer and a cold winter. The normal annual rainfall of the district, based on the record for the period 2004-2013 is 304.1-791.4 mm. About 76% of the annual rainfall is recorded during the southwest monsoon from June-September. The project site falls under seismic zone IV which is a high damage risk zone (MSK VIII). Many part of the state of Haryana are prone to flooding. The total geological reserve is 2,01,76,000 Tons and total mineable reserve is 1,57,66,200 Tons. Mine lease area will be worked in blocks and the digging depth will be restricted to 3.0 m only in riverbed and 9.0 m in outside riverbed. Riverbed block will be further replenished during rainy season. Mineral Sand will be transported by trucks. The deposit is moderate to good quality sand. It is widely used in construction, buildings, bridges and other infrastructure. It is free from clay and non sticky in nature. Total water requirement for the project is 19 KLD. Total man power requirement for the project is 70. The site facilities like canteen, rest-shelter, first aid facility, water and electricity supply etc. will be provided as per requirement. There is no litigation pending against this project.
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CHAPTER-3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE) 3.0 INTRODUCTION
Consideration of alternatives to a project proposal is a requirement of EIA process. During the scoping process, alternatives to a proposal can be considered or refined, either directly or by reference to the key issues identified. A comparison of alternatives help to determine the best method of achieving the project objectives with minimum environmental impacts or indicates the most environmentally friendly and cost effective options.
3.1 ALTERNATIVE FOR MINE LEASE
During monsoon season, when rivers reach high stage, Yamuna River also bears significant catchment area and it transports river bed material (sand) which gets accumulated at such stretch which widens river width and concave banks. Thus, it is evident that the proposed site will be mined for the purpose of preventing land cutting during heavy rainfall and floods. Sand (minor mineral) deposits are site specific. It is present in Yamuna river bed (34.40 Ha.) and outside riverbed (10.00 Ha.). The mining of the material will be done by opencast semi-mechanized method in riverbed and opencast mechanized method in outside riverbed. The mining will be done as per laid down procedures Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rules, 2012. The solid waste as over burden generated during mining in outside riverbed block will consists of soil which will be backfilled in the excavated area. The mined out area in river bed block will get replenished annually after monsoon. The total over burden i.e. 10000 m3 soil from outside riverbed block will be used to reclaim the pit and the remaining pit will be filled by other soil. Therefore, no alternate site is suggested as existing land use of mine lease classified as “River Body” and will continue to be so even after the current mining project is over.
3.2 ALTERNATIVE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER PARAMETERS Some alternatives considered during EIA study are discussed below:
S.No. Particular Alternative Alternative Remarks Option 1 Option 2
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1 Technology Opencast semi Opencast Opencast semi-mechanized for riverbed and mechanized and mechanized opencast mechanized in outside riverbed mechanized mining block is preferred mining Benefits: No electric power requirement Minimal noise will be generated Minimal air pollution will be generated Overburden will not be generated 2 Employment Local Outsource Local employment is preferred employment employment Benefits: Provides employment to local people along with financial benefits No residential building/housing is required
3 Labourer Public transport Private Local labours will be deployed so they will transportation transport either reach mine site by bicycle or by foot. Benefits: Cost of transportation of men will be negligible. 4 Material Public transport Private Material will be transported through transportation transport trucks/trolleys on the contract basis Benefits: It will give indirect employment 5 Water Tanker supplier Ground Tanker supply will be preferred. requirement water/surface Benefits: water supply No change in the surface water or ground water quality 6 Road Haul road Metallic road Haul road will be considered for linking mine site from metallic road for transportation purpose Minimum distance will be measured along with less number of trees for considering optimum haul road roots. Benefits: Less distance, less fuel used, minimum or negligible no. of trees will be cut in best opted haul road root.
3.3 SUMMARY We have analyzed all the option for alternatives of the proposed mine site. This project is sand specific project and existing land use of mine lease classified as River Body which will continue to be so even after the current mining project is over, hence no alternate site is suggested for this project.
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha.) Final EIA/EMP Report Village - Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines & Minerals CHAPTER-4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 4.0 GENERAL The main objectives of describing the environment, which may be potentially affected, are (i) to assess present environmental quality and the environmental impacts and (ii) to identify environmentally significant factors that could preclude Mine development. This chapter discuss about the present scenario of the study area with reference to the prominent environmental attributes. The study area covers 10 Km radius of the mine lease area. Baseline data has been collected out during the Pre- Monsoon Season 1st March to 31th May 2015 by M/s. Vardan Envirolab, Gurgaon {NABL Accredited Lab, Certificate No. T-2629 (Certificate enclosed as Annexure VI)} in accordance with the Guidelines for EIA issued by the Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India and CPCB, New Delhi. The impact identification always commences with the collection of baseline data such as Ambient Air Quality, Micro- Meteorology, Ground and Surface Water Quality, Noise levels, Soil Quality, Land use pattern, Biological Environment and Socio-economic aspects, Solid and Hazardous waste, Risk Assessment, Geology and Hydrology within the study zone of 10 Km. radius. The baseline information on micro-meteorology, ambient air quality, water quality, noise levels and soil quality are largely drawn from the data generated by M/s Vardan Envirolab, Gurgaon (NABL Accredited Lab). Long term meteorological data recorded at the nearest IMD station, New Delhi was also collected. Micrometeorological data at site was recorded using automatic weather station. Apart from these, secondary data have been collected from Census Handbook, Revenue Records, Statistical Department, Soil Survey and Land use Organization, District Industries Centre, Forest Department, Central Ground Water Authority, etc. The generation of primary data as well as collection of secondary data and information from the site and surroundings was carried out during pre monsoon season i.e. 1st March 2015 to 31st May 2015. The EIA study is being done for the Mine Lease (core zone) and area within 10 Km distance from mine lease boundary (buffer zone), both of which together comprise the study area. The following data, through field survey and other sources, has been collected by Vardan Environet, for preparing the EIA/EMP for the proposed mining area with related facilities. . Physical environment (Air, Water, Soil and Noise) baseline data. . Relevant meteorological data, for previous decades from Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and primary data. . Land use pattern within core zone and buffer zone (10 Km distance around the core zone) based on Survey of India Toposheet map, ground truth and satellite image. . Identification of water bodies, hills, roads etc. within 10 Km radius. . Eco-sensitive places, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves within 10 Km radius. . Religious places / historical monuments and tourist places within 10 Km radius. . Details of fauna and flora within a distance of 10 Km from the project site and information about forests, if any.
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. Demography and Socio-economic based on last available Census data for entire study area. . Major industries within 10 Km radius. . Study of present environmental protection and mitigation measures in nearby operating similar projects, if any. 4.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT Area statistics of land use classes has been generated within 10 Km radius of mine lease area (Core zone and Buffer zone) and given in Table 4.1. 4.1.1 Data Used Indian Remote Sensing satellite IRS-P6, LISS III, multi-spectral digital data has been used for the preparation of land use/ land cover map of present study. Survey of India reference map on 1:85,000 scales have been used for the preparation of base map and geometric correction of satellite data. Ground truth has been carried out to validate the interpretation accuracy and reliability of remotely sensed data, by enabling verification of the interpreted details and by supplementing with the information, which cannot be obtained directly on satellite imagery.
4.1.2 Methodology The methodology used for the study consists of following components (i) Base Map Preparation Base map was prepared using Survey of India reference map on 1:85,000 scale. Interpreted thematic details were transferred on the base map. Besides, other supporting data like project reports and statistical data published by various Government departments have also been used. (ii) Ground Truth Data Collection Ground data on geo-environmental components of the study area was collected for verification of information about the different features on the study areas, which are responsible for the occurrence of specific spectral reflectance behavioral patterns. During the ground truth detailed information on agricultural practices, wastelands, mining, industrial area etc. were collected along with other land features. (iii) Interpretation of Remote Sensing Data A hybrid technique has been used i.e. visual interpretation and digital processing for identification of different land use /land cover classes based on the image characteristics like tone, size, shape, pattern, texture, location and association etc. An image interpretation key was developed based on such image characteristics, which enables interpretation of satellite images for land use/land cover features. Further, the land use / land cover and other baseline layers was put in GIS database for integration, analysis, statistics generation and final out in the form of land use land cover map.
4.1.3 Observation of Land Use Study In the present study, both digital image processing and using visual interpretation technique were used to generate output of Land use / Land cover map of study area on 1: 85,000 scale (as shown in Figure 4.1).
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A standard False Colour Composite (FCC) image has also been generated on the same scale (Figure 4.2). Land use Pattern of the Study Area (10 Km distance from the mine site)
Table 4.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area Landuse Area (In Hectares) % Area
Water body 545.017 1.50 Grass Land/Pasture 12932.28 35.51 Settlement 2574.74 7.07 Barren Land 2124.38 5.83 Fallow Land 558.02 1.53 Open Scrub 1470.92 4.04 Sand/Riverbank 2227.74 6.12 Agriculture Land 13989.7 38.41 Total Area 36422.797 100.00
(Source: Land use map)
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Figure 4.1 Land Use Pattern of the Study Area (10 Km Radius from the Mine Site)
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Figure 4.2 FCC Map of the Study Area (10 Km Radius from the Mine Site)
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Figure 4.3 Drainage Map of the Study Area
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha.) Final EIA/EMP Report Village - Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines & Minerals 4.1.4 Topography The mine lease area exhibits plain to undulated topography. The maximum elevation of the plain is 230m amsl. Topographically the district can be divided into the following units.
i. Active flood plains along the present day course of the river Yamuna in eastern part of the district. ii. Abandoned flood plains of recent past. These are generally bordering the active flood plains and are wider, low lying flat tracts. iii. Upland plains representing the relatively older river deposits. The western Yamuna canal has been roughly aligned along the ridge formed by upland plains.
4.1.5 Drainage Mine Drainage in River bed mining The River Yamuna flow from N to S which originates from the Himalayas provides the major drainage in the mining area. The general slope of the land surface is From N to S and elevation of the mining area varies from 215 mRL in the north end site of the mining area to 214 mRL in souh end side of the mining area. There is flow of water in the river bed in a narrow area in post monsoon period. Area is having 567 mm rainfall in a year. During rainy season, catchment water flows in the river. During dry period the Sand is excavated which gets replenished during rainy period. No mining activities will be carried out during rainy season when there is water flowing in the working area. There will be no intersection of water table as working will be carried out upto 3.0 m depth only from surface of river bed while the water level is 5 -10 m below the surface of river bed. Mine Drainage in Outside Riverbed mining The mining activities will be concentrated in the Outside Riverbed up to 9.0 meters only which will not disturbed the water table of the area. Water table in the Outside riverbed is about 15 to 20 meters below the general ground level. The surface drainage channels governing water drainage of the area will be maintained by providing proper garland drains to collect water at the periphery of the excavations and discharge the same at natural outlets by passing the excavations. During rains, water will percolate downward due to porous nature of the deposits. Thus the, rain will not hamper the mining operations.
4.2 SEISMICITY OF THE AREA The details of the seismicity of the area have been already discussed in Chapter 2 of this EIA report. As per outcome of the data collected from IMD, Haryana, only two earthquake observed during 10 years. First in 7th April, 2006 the magnitude of this earthquake was 3.0 and second was in 19th October 2008 the magnitude of this earthquake was 3.2. These two was observed as low intensity earthquake hence there will be no major impact on the environment due to proposed activity. The Map of Seismic zone of India already given in Figure 2.3 of Chapter-2.
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4.4 METEOROLOGY Meteorology plays a vital role in affecting the dispersion of pollutants, once discharged into the atmosphere. 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 India Meteorological Department (IMD), which maintains a network of meteorological stations at several important locations. The nearest IMD station to the study area is located at New Delhi. The Meteorological parameters obtained from this station are temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, and wind direction etc. A micro meteorological station was installed at site to record micrometeorological parameters on hourly basis during study period to understand the wind pattern, temperature variation, relative humidity variation etc.
4.4.1 Climate of the Area The climate of the district is characterized by the dryness of the air with an intensely hot summer and a cold winter. The cold season starts by late November and extends to about he middle of March. It is followed by hot season, which continues to about the end of June when the southwest monsoon arrives over the district. The period from July to September is the southwest monsoon season. January is the coldest month with mean daily maximum temperature 21.3°C and mean daily minimum temp 7.3°C. May and June are the hottest months. In May and June, the maximum temperature sometimes reaches about 47°C.
4.4.2 Rainfall of the Area The normal annual rainfall of the district, based on the record for the period 2004-2013 is 304.1-791.4 mm. About 76% of the annual rainfall is recorded during the southwest monsoon from June-September. August is the wettest month of the year with 342.5 mm rainfall. During the period 2004-2013, deficient to scanty Rainfall was recorded in 10 years.
Table 4.2 Monthly Average Rainfall (in mm) (for year 2004-2013)
Months/Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 January 26.6 13.5 0 0 0 0 5.3 0 6.7 24.9 February 0 34 0 17 0 19 16.3 34.3 0 106.9 March 0 40.2 10 9 0 12.5 0 9.7 0 0 April 12.5 3 0 0 3 23.3 0 15 15.6 0.9 May 51.8 2.5 61.5 42 41 4 0 28.4 1.2 0
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Total 603.9 555.7 306.2 304.1 791.4 582.8 766.4 558 361.8 576.5 Rainfall (Source: IMD http://imd.gov.in/section/hydro/distrainfall/districtrain.html) As we can see that the average annual rainfall of the district from the year 2004-2013 shows a variable pattern and will make a curved graph with decreasing and increasing heights. 4.4.3 Meteorological Status at the Project Site Meteorological station was set-up at site to record surface meteorological parameter during study period; Pre Monsoon Season, 2015. Meteorology data Attached as Annexure VII. The nearest IMD station is taken at New Delhi.
Climatology during study period (1st March to 31st May,2015 ) Maximum Temperature : 46°C (May) Minimum Temperature : 9°C (March) Average Annual Rainfall of the area : 145.9 mm (March to May 2015, Sonipat) Source: IMD, Hydro dynamic
Table 4.3 Meteorological Condition of the Study Area RELATIVE HUMIDITY WIND SPEED TEMPERATURE °C MONTH % KM/HR Max Min Max Min Max Min March, 2015 36 9 83 27 25.9 0.6 April, 2015 41 17 77 21 22.2 0.9 May, 2015 46 22 69 21 37.0 0.7 4.4.4 Relative Humidity The humidity is highest in July, August and September. The annual mean relative humidity of 30 years is furnished in Table 4.4 and depicted in Figure 4.6. Table 4.4 Monthly Average Relative Humidity (%) Months Max Min January 75 48 February 70 44 March 61 34 April 44 25 May 42 27 June 55 38 July 75 64 August 80 69
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4.4.5 Wind Speed / Wind Rose Diagram
Wind speed and wind direction data recorded during the study period is useful in identifying the influence of meteorology on the air quality of the area. Based on the collected meteorological data, relative percentage frequencies of different wind directions are calculated and plotted as wind roses of Sixteen directions viz., N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW for twenty four hour duration respectively. Maximum and minimum temperatures including percentage relative humidity were recorded simultaneously.
The average wind speed recorded was 2.6 m/s. wind rose diagram from the monitored data shows that the predominant wind direction during the study period was mainly from West. The meteorological condition of the study area has been tabulated in Table 4.3. The Wind rose diagram has been shown in Figure 4.4.
Figure 4.4 Wind Rose Diagram of Study Area
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4.5.1 Selection of Sampling Station The baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through scientifically designed Ambient Air Quality Network. The design of monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program has been based on the following considerations: a) Representation of Mine leases area. b) Representation of the down wind direction and cross-sectional distribution. c) Representation of residential areas. d) Representation of regional background levels. e) Representation of sensitive receptor. f) Meteorological conditions (predominant wind direction and wind speed. g) Topography of the study area. Keeping in view above mentioned points, 09 nos. of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations were established with in the study area. The sampling locations and their distances are shown in Table 4.5 and in Figure 4.5. It can be observed from the wind rose diagram, that the predominant wind direction during the study period was from West. Villages/locations have been selected in downwind direction as well as in the upwind direction for AAQ monitoring from the proposed activity site. Table 4.5 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Sampling Stations STATI SAMPLING COORDINATES AERIAL SAMPLING ONS LOCATIONS Latitude Longitude DISTANCE LOCATION (KM) AND CRITERIA DIRECTION FROM MINE SITE A1 Project Site 29°3'19.995"N 77°7'42.512"E Mine Site Mine Site, down wind for outside Riverbed Land A2 Near Mine Site 29°3'26.746"N 77°9'46.689"E Mine Site Mine Site, upwind (Outside for Riverbed Riverbed A3 Tikola 29°04’12.4’’N 77°07’34.3’’E 0.9 Km N Upwind Direction and Near Village A4 Ramnagar 29°06’11.4’’N 77°05’47.3’’E 5.2 Km, NW Near Village Ramnagar A5 Nandnore 29°01’49.2’’N 77°07’49.7’’E 2.5 Km, S Near Village A6 Lohari 29°04’20.5’’N 77°11’31.1’’E 2.3 Km, NE Downwind
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4.5.2 Baseline Data Ambient air monitoring at 09 locations was carried out on during 1st March to 31st May 2015 (Pre Monsoon Season) in the study area to assess the ambient air quality at the source. Major air pollutants viz, Particulate Matter (PM10), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), representing the basic air quality in the region were identified for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM). The ambient air quality results are given in Table 4.7 for each location.
4.5.2.1 Sampling and Analytical Techniques and Instruments Used for Sampling The various instruments used and technique adopted for sampling is given in table below:
Table 4.6: Testing Procedure Used for Determining Various Air Quality Parameters Parameters Testing Procedure
PM 10 Gravimetric Method by using Repairable particulate matter sampler “Repairable Dust Sampler” (RDS)
PM 2.5 Cyclonic Method by using Fine particulate sampler.
NO2 Absorption in diluted NaOH and then estimated calorimetrically with sulphanilamide and N (I-Nepthyle) Ethylene diamine Dihydrochloride and Hydrogen Peroxide (IS: 5182 1975, Part-VI).
SO2 Absorption in Sodium Tetra Chloromercurate followed by Colorimetric estimation using P-Rosaniline hydrochloride and Formaldehyde (IS: 5182 Part – II, 2001). Free Silica Colorimetric method by Spectrophotometer
4.5.2.2 Photograph for Air Quality Monitoring
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Figure 4.5: Key plan of Air Monitoring Stations
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Table 4.7 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results Station SO2 NO2 PM10 PM2.5 Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min CORE ZONE A1 15.4 8.6 26.4 15.0 71.2 55.5 32.8 26.5 A2 12.9 8.6 22.3 16.1 68.4 54.4 32.8 25.4 BUFFFER ZONE A3 18.1 12 28.1 19.1 75 65 35 30 A4 16.4 10.7 30.1 21.9 70.1 60.9 38.3 30.8 A5 18.9 11.3 28.7 20.6 75 64.4 32.7 27.9 A6 20.1 12.4 30.1 20.8 63.9 55.4 44.3 38 A7 18.1 11.7 28 20.1 70 60.1 38 30 A8 20 11.8 30.1 20.7 65 56.4 34.5 28 A9 23.9 18.9 34.0 26.1 98.9 98.9 45.1 40
Table 4.8: Mineralogical composition of free Silica in PM10* Station PM10 Free Silica Ca Mg Ni Pb 3 3 3 3 3 (µg/m ) (% in PM10) (µg/m ) (µg/m ) (ng/m ) (µg/m ) CORE ZONE A1 60.8 3.72 1.26 0.82 <0.5 0.17 A2 66.5 3.49 1.21 0.80 <0.5 0.20 BUFFFER ZONE A3 71.2 2.39 1.04 0.50 <0.5 0.15 A4 68.9 2.21 0.98 0.47 <0.5 0.06 A5 72.1 2.50 1.08 0.57 <0.5 0.06 A6 57.4 2.24 0.78 0.34 <0.5 0.07 A7 63.2 2.43 1.00 0.46 <0.5 0.07 A8 60.2 2.23 0.96 0.29 <0.5 0.08 A9 98.8 2.80 1.64 0.86 <0.5 0.25
4.5.3 Results
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the minimum and maximum concentrations of PM10 for all the 9 AAQM stations were found to be 54.4 g/m3 and 98.9 g/m3 respectively and the minimum
3 and maximum concentrations of PM2.5 for all the 9 AAQM stations were found to be 25.4 g/m and 3 45.1 g/m respectively. As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of 80 g/m3 for residential and rural areas has never surpassed at any station. The
3 3 maximum and minimum concentrations of SO2 were found to be 23.9 g/m and 8.6 g/m 3 respectively. The maximum and minimum concentrations of NO2 were found to be 33.4 g/m and 15.0 g/m3 respectively. Lab Reports for Air Quality Monitoring and CPCB standard is attached as Annexure VIII (a) and Annexure VIII(b) respectively.
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4.6 NOISE ENVIRONMENT Noise in general is sound, which is composed of many frequency components of various loudness distributed over the audible frequency range. Various noise scales have been introduced to describe, in a single number, the response of an average human being to a complex sound made up various frequencies at different loudness levels. The most common and heavily favored of those scales is the A weighted decibel (dBA). This is more suitable for audible range of 20 to 20,000 Hertz. The scale has been designed to weigh various components of noise according to the response of a human ear. The main objective of the noise level monitoring is to assess the background noise levels in different zones viz., industrial, commercial, residential and silence zones within the study area. Noise levels were measured in residential areas, bus stands and other settlements located within 10 Km radius around the site.
4.6.1 Noise Analysis within the Study Area
The noise analysis within the study area was recorded using 4012 Maxtech sound level meter. The instrument was calibrated with a Standard Acoustic calibrator before using in the field. The measurements were carried out continuously for the 24-hour period to obtain hourly equivalent sound pressure level, 1 hour Leq. From these values, day and night time as well as 24-hour Leq values were also calculated. The Leq value is the equivalent continuous sound level, which is equivalent to the same sound energy as the fluctuating sound measured in the same period.
4.6.2 Methodology adopted for Selection of Sampling Station Noise levels are more annoying in the night time particularly in the residential areas. The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from annoyance to hearing loss depending on loudness of noise levels. The monitoring for noise levels were done in 9 locations keeping considering the population and traffic of the area. The locations are depicted in Table 4.9and levels recorded stated in Table 4.10.
Table 4.9: Noise Monitoring Sampling Stations STATIONS SAMPLING COORDINATES AERIAL LOCATIONS Latitude Longitude DISTANCE (KM) AND DIRECTION FROM MINE SITE N1 Project Site 29°3'19.995"N 77°7'42.512"E Mine Site N2 Outside Riverbed (Sand 29°3'26.746"N 77°9'46.689"E Mine Site Mining) N3 Tikola 29°04’12.4’’N 77°07’34.3’’E 0.9 Km N N4 Ramnagar 29°06’11.4’’N 77°05’47.3’’E 5.2 Km, NW N5 Lohari 29°04’20.5’’N 77°11’31.1’’E 2.3 Km, NE N6 Sultanpur Hitana 29°02’32.6’’N 77°11’15.4’’E 1.8 Km, SE
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N7 Kutana 29°06’06.3’’N 77°09’24.9’’E 3.8 Km, N N8 Nandnore 29°01’49.2’’N 77°07’49.7’’E 2.5 Km, S N9 Industrial Estate 29°01’16.8’’N 77°04’28.1’’E 6.2 Km, SW
Table 4.10: Noise Levels in Study Area S. No Average Day Time Noise Level Leq. dB (A) Average Night Time Noise Level Leq. dB (A) Day Time Night Time (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) N1 43.40 40.22 N2 42.15 40.10 N3 46.20 41.80 N4 46.18 40.25 N5 46.76 38.15 N6 47.10 42.60 N7 45.75 41.10 N8 47.15 40.36 N9 58.23 53.90
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4.6.3 Photograph for Noise Monitoring
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Figure 4.10: Key plan of Noise Monitoring Station
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4.6.4 Result of Noise Monitoring
Ambient noise levels were measured at 9 locations around the proposed project site. Maximum and minimum noise levels recorded during the day time were from 58.23 Leq dB and 42.15 Leq dB respectively and maximum and minimum level of noise during night time were 53.90 Leq dB and 38.15 Leq dB respectively. Thus noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the prescribed limits. Noise Quality data and CPCB standard is attached as Annexure IX(a) and Annexure IX(b) respectively.
From the above study and discussions it can be concluded that noise levels in the study area are well within the prescribed limits as prescribed by the CPCB and State Pollution Control Board.
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4.7 WATER ENVIRONMENT 4.7.1 Methodology Adopted for Selection of Sampling Station
The sampling was done both for surface water and underground water. The samples were taken from the identified monitoring locations within the 10 Km radius of the study area. Total of 11 samples were taken (6 for ground water and 5 for surface water). The water quality sampling locations are described in Table 4.11 (a) and 4.11 (b) and shown in Figure 4.12.
Table 4.11 (a): Ground Water Sampling Stations STATION SAMPLING COORDINATES AERIAL DISTANCE LOCATION Latitude Longitude (KM) AND DIRECTION FROM MINE SITE
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GW1 Tikola 29°04’13.7’’N 77°07’35.6’’E 0.9 Km N GW2 Ramnagar 29°06’11.4’’N 77°05’47.3’’E 5.2 Km, NW GW3 Lohari 29°04’20.5’’N 77°11’31.1’’E 2.3 Km, NE GW4 Sultanpur Hitana 29°02’32.6’’N 77°11’15.4’’E 1.8 Km, SE GW5 Kutana 29°06’06.3’’N 77°09’24.9’’E 3.8 Km, N GW6 Nandnore 29°01’49.2’’N 77°07’49.7’’E 2.5 Km, S Source: SOI Toposheet and Field Visit
Table 4.11 (b): Surface Water Sampling Stations STATION SAMPLING COORDINATES AERIAL DISTANCE LOCATION Latitude Longitude (KM) AND DIRECTION FROM MINE SITE SW1 Project Site 29°3'19.995"N 77°7'42.512"E Mine Site SW2 Lohari 29°04’20.5’’N 77°11’31.1’’E 2.3 Km NE SW3 Nandnore 29°01’49.2’’N 77°07’49.7’’E 2.5 Km S SW4 Jagaus 29°07’36.006’’N 77°09’7.266’’E Yamuna River (Upstream) SW5 Nethla 29°0’17.386’’N 77°12’14.913’’E Yamuna River (Downstream)
4.7.2 Photograph for Water Sampling
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Figure 4.12: Key Plan of Water Sampling Stations
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S. Parameter GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 No. 1. pH (at 25 0C) 8.41 8.01 7.94 7.80 7.59 8.21 2. Colour (Hazen) < 5.0 < 5.0 < 5.0 < 5.0 < 5.0 < 5.0 3. Turbidity (NTU) < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 < 1.0 4. Odour Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 5. Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
6. Total Hardness as CaCO 3 379.04 405.10 510.50 218.36 206.00 354.32 (mg/L) 7. Calcium as Ca (mg/L) 79.26 79.26 151.92 31.37 37.98 29.72 8. 273.36 420.50 393.96 213.06 205.02 Alkalinity as CaCO3(mg/L) 273.36 9. Chloride as Cl (mg/L) 31.54 65.04 191.19 76.87 13.80 29.57 10. Cyanide as CN (mg/L) < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 11. Magnesium as Mg (mg/L) 44.05 50.41 31.94 34.04 27.03 68.08 12. Total Dissolved Solids 390.00 650.00 813.00 405.00 257.00 315.00 (mg/L) 13. 9.83 38.10 98.35 32.10 4.92 8.43 Sulphate as SO4 (mg/L) 14. Fluoride as F (mg/L) 0.69 0.73 0.90 0.87 0.42 0.73 15. 9.15 21.44 32.83 9.33 2.90 3.45 Nitrate as NO3 (mg/L) 16. Iron as Fe (mg/L) 0.32 0.30 0.38 0.29 0.28 0.29 17. Aluminium as Al (mg/L) < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03 18. Boron (mg/L) 0.54 0.44 0.44 0.38 0.39 0.48 19. Hexa Chromium as Cr+6 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01
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(mg/L) 20. Phenolic Compounds < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 (mg/L) 21. Mineral Oil(mg/L) < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 22. Anionic Detergents as < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 MBAS (mg/L) 23. Zinc as Zn (mg/L) < 0.02 0.41 0.52 0.51 0.38 0.36 24. Copper as Cu (mg/L) 0.37 0.28 0.07 < 0.02 < 0.02 25. Manganese as Mn (mg/L) < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.10 26. Cadmium as Cd (mg/L) < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 27. Lead as Pb (mg/L) < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 28. Selenium as Se (mg/L) < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 29. Arsenic as As (mg/L) < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 30. Mercury as Hg (mg/L) < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 31. Total Coliform <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 <2.0 (MPN/100mL) 32. E. coli (MPN/100mL) Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Note: There are more than 60 parameters as per IS 10500:2012, here 32 parameter has been analyzed as per discussed by team. IS 10500:2012
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S. No. Parameter SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5
1. pH (at 25 0C) 7.90 8.05 8.11 7.53 7.72 2. Colour (Hazen) < 5.0 < 5.0 < 5.0 < 5.0 < 5.0
3.Turbidity (NTU) < 1.0 < 1.0 8.00 < 1.0 < 1.0
4. Odour Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
5. Total Hardness as CaCO3 186.26 203.16 109.08 372.10 259.56 (mg/L) 6. Calcium as Ca (mg/L) 27.53 61.70 39.63 50.42 59.17
7. Alkalinity as CaCO3(mg/L) 71.64 210.48 414.06 213.50 228.57 8. Chloride as Cl (mg/L) 15.77 118.50 236.40 66.31 71.93 9. Residual free Chlorine (mg/L) <0.20 <0.20 <0.20 <0.20 <0.20 10. Cyanide as CN (mg/L) < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02
11. Magnesium as Mg (mg/L) 9.82 53.01 39.05 14.69 13.49
12. Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) 186.20 640.00 725.70 362.0 373.0 13. Total Suspended solids 4.00 35.00 13.00 23.0 28.0 (mg/L) 14. Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) 5.8 5.7 5.4 5.7 5.8
15. Sulphate as SO4 (mg/L) 2.18 75.40 79.20 33.01 41.72 16. Fluoride as F (mg/L) 0.37 0.71 0.86 0.70 0.69
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(mg/L) 18. COD (mg/L) 14.80 76.50 102.50 14.80 16.82
19. Nitrate as NO3 (mg/L) 0.87 4.31 16.30 9.08 12.48 20. Iron as Fe (mg/L) 0.28 0.35 0.38 0.26 0.28
21. Aluminium as Al (mg/L) < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03 < 0.03
22. Boron (mg/L) 0.30 0.50 0.73 0.52 0.69 23. Hexa Chromium as < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 Cr+6(mg/L) 24. Phenolic Compounds (mg/L) < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001
25. Mineral Oil(mg/L) < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01
26. Anionic Detergents as MBAS < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02 (mg/L)
27. Zinc as Zn (mg/L) < 0.02 0.40 0.49 0.45 0.51
28. Copper as Cu (mg/L) 0.06 0.31 0.33 0.23 0.22
29. Manganese as Mn (mg/L) < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.10 < 0.10
30. Cadmium as Cd (mg/L) < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001
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4.7.3 Result Analysis results of ground water reveal the following;
pH varies from to 7.59 to 8.41
Total Hardness varies from 206 to 510 mg/L
Total Dissolved Solids varies from 257 to 813 mg/L Analysis results of surface water reveal the following;
pH varies from to 7.90 to 8.11
Total Hardness varies from 109.08 to 372.10 mg/L
Total Dissolved Solids varies from 186.20 to 725.70 mg/L
A review of the above chemical analysis reveals that there is some variation in chemical composition of water tapped from different sources but the ground water from all sources remains suitable for drinking purposes as all the constituents are within the limits prescribed for drinking water standards promulgated by Indian Standards (IS: 10500). Water Quality data and CPCB standard for water quality parameters is attached as Annexure X(a) and Annexure-X(b).
4.8 TRAFFIC STUDY
Traffic study measurements were performed at National Highway-1, State Highway-11 and State Highway-57 to assess impact on local transport infrastructure due to this mining project. Traffic study measurements were performed at three locations of these highways is marked on the map in Figure 4.13. The traffic study has been conducted in between March to May 2015
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Figure 4.13: Showing the Typically Haul Road which is Connected to Highways for Transportation of Sand
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Table 4.14: Roads and Highways in the Study Area
Name of National/State Direction Dispatched Ratio in Highway Up Down Percentage NH-1 Panipat Delhi 40 % SH-11 Goripur Sonipat 30% SH-57 Shamli Shahdara 30% Total Mineral transported through National and State Highways 100 %
Traffic data collected continuously for 24 hours by visual observation and counting of vehicles under three categories, viz., heavy motor vehicles, light motor vehicles and two/three wheelers. As traffic densities on the roads are high, two skilled persons were deployed simultaneously at each station during each shift- one person on each of the two directions for counting the traffic. At the end of each hour, fresh counting and recording was undertaken. Total numbers of vehicles per hour under the three categories were determined
Table 4.15: No. of Vehicles per Day
S. Vehicles Number of Vehicles Passen Total Number of Vehicle in Total Number of No. Distribut Distribution/Day ger PCU Vehicle (PCU)/Hour ion Car NH-1 SH- SH- Unit NH-1 SH-11 SH-57 NH-1 SH-11 SH-57 11 57 (PCU) 1. Cars 23414 2784 1746 1 23414 2784 1746 975.6 116 72.8 2. Buses 3142 1578 1147 3 9426 4734 3441 392.8 197.3 143.4 3. Trucks 4415 1368 1397 3 13245 4104 4191 551.9 171 174.6 4. Two 1524 945 812 0.5 762 472.5 406 31.8 19.7 16.9 wheelers 5. Three 3541 1936 1621 1.5 5311.5 2904 2431.5 221.3 121 101.3 wheelers Total 36036 8611 6723 52158.5 14998.5 12365.5 2173.3 624.9 509
Table 4.16: Existing Traffic Scenario and LOS
Road V (Volume in C (Capacity in Existing V/C LOS PCU/hr) PCU/hr) Ratio NH-1 2174 3000 0.72 D SH-11 625 1250 0.50 C SH-57 509 1250 0.40 B Source: IRC:SP:37:2010 Note: The existing level may be “Poor” for NH-1, “Good” for SH-11 and “Very Good” for SH-57
V/C LOS Performance 0.0-0.2 A Excellent 0.2-0.4 B Very Good 0.4-0.6 C Good/ Average/ Fair 0.6-0.8 D Poor 0.8-1.0 E Very Poor
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Note: Capacity as per IRC: 64-1990
During Mine Operation Total Capacity of mine : 16,00,000 TPA No. of working days : 300 Extraction and Transportation of mineral : 5334 MT/day Working hours per day : 8 hour Truck Capacity : 25 Tonnes Frequency of trucks/tankers deployed/day (40 x 6 trips/day x 2(up/dwn) : 480 Frequency of trucks deployed/hr : 60 Increase in PCU/hr : 180
Table 4.17: Modified Traffic Scenario and LOS
Road Increased PCU’s- V C Modified V/C LOS State/National Ratio Highway NH-1 180 x 40%=72 2174+72=2246 3000 0.74 D SH-11 180 x 30%=54 625+54=679 1250 0.54 C SH-57 180 x 30%=54 509+54=563 1250 0.45 C
4.8.1 Conclusion Not much impact on local transport as only 40 no. x 6 trips/day x 2 (up/down) = 480 dumpers/day will be required for transport of mineral from mine. The LOS value from the proposed mining will be same as earlier values for NH-1 and SH-11, but LOS value for SH-57 is change from ‘Very Good’ to ‘Good’. So the additional load on the carrying capacity of the concern roads is not likely to have any significant adverse affect. . The details of Traffic study is attached as Annexure - XI.
4.9 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 4.9.1 Soil Profile of District Sonipat The soil is generally alluvial in nature which prone to water logging. Also nature of recently alluvial calcareous has been observed.
4.9.2 Soil Quality Assessment of soil quality is an important aspect with reference to tree plantations, percolation of water, ground water impact etc. The information on soils has been collected from various secondary sources and also through primary soil sampling analysis of which is described in this section.
4.9.3 Methodology adopted for Selection of Sampling Station Random soil samples were collected up to depth of 15 cm and homogenized samples were then sent to the laboratory for analysis. The physical and chemical characteristics of the soil of the study area have been assessed by analyzing various parameters as per the methods described in “Soil Chemical Analysis” (Jackson, 1967).The soil quality of the study area has been assessed by collecting samples
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Table 4.18: Soil Monitoring Station Details STATI SAMPLING COORDINATES AERIAL ONS LOCATION Latitude Longitude DISTANCE(KM) AND DIRECTION FROM MINE SITE S1 Project Site 29°3'19.995"N 77°7'42.512"E Mine Site S2 Outside Riverbed 29°3'26.746"N 77°9'46.689"E Mine Site S3 Tikola 29°04’12.4’’N 77°07’34.3’’E 0.9 Km N S4 Ramnagar 29°06’11.4’’N 77°05’47.3’’E 5.2 Km, NW S5 Nandnore 29°04’20.5’’N 77°11’31.1’’E 2.3 Km, NE S6 Lohari 29°02’32.6’’N 77°11’15.4’’E 1.8 Km, SE S7 Sultanpur Hitana 29°06’06.3’’N 77°09’24.9’’E 3.8 Km, N S8 Kutana 29°01’49.2’’N 77°07’49.7’’E 2.5 Km, S
4.9.4 Photographs for Soil Sampling
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Figure 4.14: Key Plan of Soil Sampling Stations
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Table 4.19: Soil Analysis Result
S. No. Parameter S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 1. pH (at 25 0C) 8.32 8.15 7.90 7.45 8.18 7.78 8.08 7.69 2. Conductivity (mS/ cm) 0.31 0.35 0.29 1.00 0.29 0.41 0.75 0.21 3. Sandy Soil Texture Sandy Sandy Silty Clay Loam Sandy Loam Silty Silty Loam 4. Brown Yellow Color Brownish Brownish Yellowish Black Yellowish Brownish ish ish 5. Water holding capacity(%) 33.10 29.72 26.37 26.82 1.09 30.20 29.40 22.73 6. Bulk density (gm/cc) 1.79 0.68 1.20 1.05 0.65 0.73 0.72 1.10 7. Chloride as Cl(mg/100g) 18.60 30.62 20.36 81.82 23.17 22.90 49.05 19.83 8. Calcium as Ca (mg/100g) 21.50 38.49 32.88 72.00 36.80 42.18 63.72 35.10 9. Sodium as Na(mg/100g) 29.55 26.22 81.30 90.20 89.16 79.00 87.16 80.21 10. Potassium as K(kg/ha) 78.31 38.30 39.04 63.20 53.28 45.62 43.20 38.60 11. Organic Matter (%) 0.60 0.28 0.69 1.25 0.72 0.69 0.72 0.68 12. Magnesium as Mg (mg/100g) 12.58 14.30 10.54 33.38 14.06 23.72 34.38 19.42 13. Available Nitrogen as N (kg/ha) 148.10 142.62 240.50 340.10 198.03 206.48 231.10 177.60 14. Available Phosphorus (kg/ha) 28.74 31.44 54.32 72.19 54.20 58.09 79.22 65.43 15. Zinc as Zn (mg/100g) 2.40 3.04 4.10 8.50 4.08 5.00 4.28 4.30 16. Manganese as Mn (mg/100g) 3.20 1.90 1.29 2.10 2.11 2.10 2.10 2.20 17. Chromium as Cr (mg/100g) 1.78 1.08 1.05 1.59 1.48 1.98 1.62 1.38 18. Lead as Pb (mg/100g) 1.27 1.00 1.37 6.10 1.29 1.08 1.10 1.00 19. Cadmium as Cd (mg/100g) 2.90 1.19 2.84 3.00 1.72 2.49 2.71 2.47 20. Copper as Cu (mg/100g) 1.95 2.09 3.72 9.20 3.20 3.10 3.82 3.25 4.9.5 Result
The analysis results show that soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.45 to 8.32 with organic matter 0.28 % to 1.25 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil samples. Soil texture is Silty. Soil Quality data and CPCB standard for Soil Parameters is attached as Annexure- XII (a) and Annexure-XII (b).
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4.10 BASELINE STATUS FOR FLORA AND FAUNA 4.10.1 Introduction Floristic and Faunistic pattern of the area was studied based on opportunistic survey (personal observation), inquiries from the local people and forest officials and secondary data. The study area falls under Sonepat (Haryana) and Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh) states due to interstate boundary. The biodiversity we see today is the fruit of billions of years of evolution, shaped by natural processes. The vast array of interactions among the various components of biodiversity makes the planet habitable for all species, including humans. There is a growing recognition that, biological diversity is a global asset of tremendous value to present and future generations. At the same time, the threat to species and ecosystems has never been as great as it is today. Species extinction caused by human activities continues at an alarming rate. Protecting biodiversity is in our self-interest. Ecological impact assessment (EcIA) is used to predict and evaluate the impacts of development activities on ecosystems and their components, thereby providing the information needed to ensure that ecological issues are given full and proper consideration in development planning. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) has emerged as a key to sustainable development by integrating social, economic and environmental issues in many countries. EcIA has a major part to play as a component of EIA but also has other potential applications in environmental planning and management (Kumar, 2014). 4.10.2 Objectives and Purpose of Study The basic objectives of the study are to evaluate the status of the flora and fauna of the study area with specific reference to the rare or endangered or endemic or threatened (REET) species. The study is also designed to evaluate the adverse impacts of the proposed activity, if any and to suggest remedial / mitigation measures and conservation plan, wherever needed in accordance with the objectives as desired by the SEAC/EAC and the Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India (GoI).
4.10.3 Survey Methodology 4.10.3.1 Methodology for Terrestrial Ecology The primary objective of survey was to describe the floral and faunal communities within the study area. The sampling plots for floral inventory were selected randomly in the suitable habitats (Anderson, 1867; Jain and Rao, 1983). The methodology adopted for faunal survey involve random survey, opportunistic observations, diurnal bird observation, active search for reptiles, faunal habitat assessment, active search for scats and foot prints, animal call, and review of previous studies. The aim was to set baselines in order to monitor and identify trends after the commissioning of the mining activity. Emphasis has been placed on presence of endemic species, threatened species if any present in the study area. Desktop literature review was conducted to indentify the representative spectrum of threatened species, population and ecological communities listed by IUCN, WCMC, ZSI, BSI and Indian Wild life Protection Act, 1972 (Bentham and Hooker, 1862-1883; Hunter, 1879; Dixit, 1984; Ghosh et al., 2004; Lushington, 1915; Wilson and Reeder, 1993; Bird Life International, 2000; Bird Life International,
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2004a, b; Wilson and Reeder, 2005; Bird Life International, 2010; Kumar and Srivastava, 2012; Kumar, 2013; Kumar et al., 2013; Kumar and Aggarwal, 2013a,b). The status of individual species was assessed using the revised IUCN/SSC category system (WCMC, 1988; IUCN, 1994; WCMC, 2000; IUCN, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2010). The villages covered for baseline study are given in the Table 4.20. Table 4.20 List of Villages for Baseline study S.No. Village Name S.No. Village Name Sonepat (Haryana) 1. Bahalgarh 21. Pabnera 2. Bakhtavarpur 22. Paldi 3. Bega 23. Sewali 4. Chandauli 24. Tajpur 5. Datauli 25. Tikola 6. Gannour Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh) 7. Garhi 1. Niwada 8. Gayaspur 2. Sisana 9. Hasanpur 3. Baghpat 10. Jainpur 4. Naurojpur 11. Jhakhauli 5. Gayaspur 12. Jhundpur 6. Sasurpur Kalan 13. Kamaspur 7. Tyori 14. Khewra 8. Baraut 15. Larsauli 9. Malakpur 16. Mirkpur 10. Sanauli 17. Murthal 11. Sadikpur 18. Nagal khurd 12. Adliabad 19. Omadgarh 13. Kotana 20. Ornagabad 14. Jagaus
4.10.3.2 Methodology for Inland water sampling The samples for qualitative and quantitative analysis of planktons were collected from the sub surface layer at knee depth. Water samples were filtered through plankton net of 20µ mesh size (APHA, 1971). The filtered samples were concentrated by using the centrifuge. By using Lackey’s drops method and light microscope (Lackey, 1938), the quantitative analysis was carried out for phytoplankton and zooplankton. The standard flora and other literature were followed for the qualitative evaluation of Plankton (Welch, 1948; Vollenweider, 1969; Edmondson, 1974). 4.10.4 Baseline Study Area and Period The baseline study was conducted for the evaluation of the floral and faunal biodiversity of the terrestrial and aquatic environment of the study area (10Km radius from the lease mine area and it comprises of 25 villages in Sonepat District (Haryana) and 14 Villages in Baghpat District (Uttar Pradesh) due to interstate boundary. The baseline study has been conducted on 3rd and 4th June, 2015. The area comprise of 8 lease mines which are very adjacent to others, hence cumulative study has been carried out and assessed for cumulative ecological impact.
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Figure 4.15 River Bed area for sand mining
Figure 4.16 Aquatic Habitat of the Study area
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Figure 4.17 Non agriculture land of study area
4.10.5 Floral Diversity of the Study Area The objective this floral inventory of the study area, is to provide necessary information on floristic structure in the study area for formulating effective management and conservation measures. The climatic, edaphic and biotic variations with their complex interrelationship and composition of species, which are adapted to these variations, have resulted in different vegetation cover, characteristic of each region (Ohasi, 1975). The tree species, herbs, shrubs, climbers and major crops, were documented during this base line study (Jain, 1968; 1991). The tree species observed in the study area is enlisted in the Table 1 of Annexure XIII(b). The undergrowth during this summer season was almost in dry state. The shrubs observed in the study are documented in the Table 2 of Annexure XIII(b). Herbs and climbers in the study area are represented in Table 3 and Table 4 of Annexure XIII(b) respectively.
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Figure 4.18 Terrestrial Habitat of the Study area
4.10.5.1 Trees: The dominant trees in the study area are Azadirachta indica (Limbado), Mangifera indica (Aam), Bombax ceiba (Semal), Delonix regia (Gaulmor). Total 32 species of trees belong to 16 families are enumerated from the core zone and buffer zone. The Trees observed in the study area are given in the Table 1 of Annexure XIII (b). 4.10.5.2 Shrubs: Total 25 shrub species belong to 17 families are enumerated from the study area. The dominant shrub community in this area was represented by Kaner (Thevetia peruviana), Prosopis juliflora (Bilayati babool), Calotropis procera, C. gigantea (Akoda), Ipomoea fistulosa and Abutilon indicum, etc. The shrubs observed in the core zone and buffer zone are given in the Table 2 of Annexure XIII(b).
Figure 4.19 Scrub Area 4.10.5.3 Herbs: The most of the undergrowth was dried up, except near water logged regions and along the periphery of the village ponds. Total 33 species belongs to 18 family were recorded from the study area. The Herbs observed in the core zone and buffer zone are given in the Table 3 of Annexure XIII (b).
4.10.5.4 Climbers and Twiners: The climbers and twiners observed along the agricultural hedges and road side hedges of the core zone and buffer zone are given in the Table 4 of Annexure XIII(b). Total 6 species of climbers/ twiners belongs to 3 families are recorded from the core zone and buffer zone.
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4.10.5.5 Cultivated Plants in the Study Area The prevalent cropping systems of this area are the cumulative results of past and present decisions by individuals; these decisions are usually based on experience, tradition, expected profit, personal preferences and resources, and so on. The crop occupying the highest percentage of the sown area of this region is taken as the major crop and all other possible alternative crops which are sown in this region either as substitutes of the base crop in the same season or as the crops which fit in the rotation in the subsequent season, are considered as minor crop. a. Major Crops mainly people of Sonepat area was dependent on Vegetable corps while Baghpat Area, the people are depend on Sugar cane. Major crops in the core zone and buffer zone are Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum), Wheat (Triticum aestivum), Paddy (Oryza sativa), Maize (Zea mays) and Barley (Hordeum vulgare). Mainly people of this area are depends on vegetable crops and sugar cane. b. Minor crops The minor crops of this region are Mustard (Brassica campestris var.), Green gram (Vigna radiate), Sesamum (Sesamum inicum), Pigeon Pea (Punica granatum) Jowar (Sorghum bicolar) and Black Gram (Vigna mungo). c. Major horticultural crops Aam (Mangifera indica L.), Papaya (Carica papaya L.), Banana (Musa Paradisiaca L.), Lime (Citrus aurantifolia), Guava (Psidium guajava), Jack-fruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana), Myriobalan (Phyllanthus emblica) and Palmgranate (Punica granatum). d. Major Vegetable corps The major vegetables grown in the core zone and buffer zone were: 1. Amari: Hibiscus subderifa. 2. Bitter gourd: Momordica charantia. 3. Bottle gourd: Lagenaria siceraria. 4. Brinjal: Solanum melongena. 5. Cabbage: Brassica oleracea. 6. Carrot: Daucus carota. 7. Cauliflower: Brassica oleracea. 8. Chilli: Capsicum annum. 9. Colocasia: Colocasia esculenta 10. Coriander: Coriandrum sativum 11. Cucumber: Cucumis sativus 12. Garlic: Allium sativum 13. Kundru: Coccinia grandis 14. Lady’s finger: Abelmoschus esculentus. 15. Lalbhaji: Amaranthus spp. 16. Onion: Allium cepa. 17. Potato: Solanum tuberosum. 18. Pumpkin: Cucurbita moschata. 19. Radish: Raphanus sativus. 20. Ridge gourd: Luffa acutangula. 21. Sem Bean: Dolichos lablab. 22. Snake gourd: Trichosanthes anguina. 23. Spinach: Beta olirecia.
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24. Sponge gourd: Luffa cylindrica. 25. Tomato: Lycopersicum esculantum 26. Turmeric: Curcuma longa. 27. White gourd: Benincasa hispida.
Figure 4.20 Agriculture land of Study Area e. Major Ornamental Plants: Following is the list of ornamental plants in the core zone and buffer zone. 1. Marigold: Tagates erecta. 2. Periwinkle: Catharanthus roseus. 3. China rose: Hibiscus rosasinensis. 4. Chrysanthemum: Chrysanthemum americanum. 5. Sunflower: Helianthus annuus. 6. Rose: Rosa indica. 7. Jasmin: Jasminum sambac. 8. Stick Rose: Polyanthes tuberose. 4.10.5.6 Rare and Endangered Flora in the Study Area: The IUCN Red List is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant and animal species. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity. Out of 17000 species of higher plants known to occur in India, nearly 614 higher plant species were evaluated by IUCN. Among them 247 species are under threatened category (IUCN, 2008).
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Among the enumerated flora in the study area, none of them were assigned any threat category by Red data book of Indian Plants (Jain and Sastry, 1984; Nayar and Sastry, 1987; 1988; 1990; Oldfield et al., 1998; Kholia and Bhakuni, 2009) and Red list of threatened Vascular plants (IUCN, 2010).
4.10.5.7 Endemic Plants of the Study Area De Candolle (1855), Swiss botanist, first used the concept of Endemic, which is defined as an area of a taxonomic unit, especially a species which has a restricted distribution or habitat, isolated from its surrounding region through geographical, ecological or temporal barriers. Out of 17000 species of known flowering plants of India nearly 5000 species are said to be endemic. Nearly 58 genera and 1932 taxa are found to be endemic to peninsular India (Nayar, 1980; Ahmedullah and Nayar, 1986; 1987; Jain 1992; Nayar, 1996; Vijaya Shankar et al., 2005; Nautiyal et al., 2009a,b; Shendage et al., 2010). Among recorded plant species none can be assigned the status of endemic plant of this region. Status of the Forest, Their Category in Study Area: No forest was observed in the study area except few scrub land and grazing lands with thin vegetation cover of Prosopis juliflora and Prosopis cineria. 4.10.6 Faunal Biodiversity of Study Area For the documentation of the faunal biodiversity of the study area with respect to birds, reptiles, amphibians, and butterfly species, a baseline survey had been conducted. The core zone and buffer zone falls under two states Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (interstate boundary). 4.10.6.1 Birds: The sighting of bird species was very lass during the study period during June 2015. The most commonly spotted bird species of this area were; Cattle Egret, Intermediate Egret, Black- winged Stilt, Red-wattled Lapwing, Rock Pigeon, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Spotted Dove, Chestnut- headed Bee-eater, Bank Myna and Common Myna. Only one Indian Peafowl was observed which is listed as schedule –I as per IWPA, 1972. Total 1,224 bird species reliably recorded from India, together with their status categories. In total there are 1219 extant native species including migrants and vagrants (but excluding 3 species now known to be extinct in the country and 2 introduced species). There are 923 breeding species (911 residents, plus 12 suspected residents). IUCN evaluated 1254 bird species from India and categorized 77 species as threatened (13 species as critically endangered, 10 species as Endangered and 54 species as Vulnerable). No one sighted birds were evaluated as near threatened by IUCN, 2010 and BirdLife International, 2010. A taxon is Near Threatened, when it has been evaluated against the criteria but does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable categories, but is close to qualifying or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future. List of schedule -1 as per Wild life Protection Act 1972, species is given in the Table 5 of Annexure XIII (b). Systematic account of the birds in the study area with the status of occurrence is given in the Table 6 of Annexure XIII (b). 4.10.6.2 Butterflies from the study area: Butterflies observed during the present study were Papilio polytes, Eurema hecabe, Ixias Marianne etc documented in the Table 7 of Annexure XIII (b).
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4.10.6.3 Herpetofauna: Frog and toad were sighted during the study period during June 2015. The major reptiles document in the region are Varanus bengalensis, Naja naja, Daboia russelii is given in the Table 8 of Annexure XIII(b) 4.10.6.4 Mammals: The wild mammals like Jackal, Monkey, Mangoose, Jungle cat etc. observed other than the domesticated ones are given in the Table 9 of Annexure XIII(b). 4.10.6.5 Fishes: Total 5 fishes were observed are given in the Table 10 of Annexure XIII(b). 4.10.6.6 Domestic Animals: Total 5 types of domestic animals like dog, cat, cow etc observed in the core zone and buffer zone are given in the Table 11 of Annexure XIII(b). 4.10.7 Rare and Endangered Fauna of Core zone and Buffer zone: The IUCN Red List is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant and animal species. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity. IUCN, (2008) has evaluated 1976 animal species from India, among them 313 have in recognized as threatened species. Among them one species is considered as extinct, while 44 species are in critically endangered (CR) category, 88 is in endangered category (EN), while 181 is considered as vulnerable (VU). Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, amended on 17th January 2003, is an Act to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto with a view to ensuring the ecological and environmental security of the country. Some of the sighted fauna was given protection by the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 by including them in different schedules. Among the birds in the study area, Pea fowl (Pavo cristatus) is included in schedule I of Wild life protection Act (1972), while many other birds are included in schedule IV. Among the reptiles, Indian Cobra (Naja naja) and Russell’s viper were provided protection as per Schedule-II of Wild life protection act, (1972). Among mammals; Common Indian monitor (Varanus bengalensis) is schedule-I and Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi), Jackal (Canis aureus (Linnaeus) Monkey (Rhesus macaque) and Jungle cat (Felis chaus) are a schedule –II animals. Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is protected as Schedule-III animal and hares and five stripped squirrels are included in schedule IV of Wild Life Protection act 1972. 4.10.8 Endemic Fauna of the Core zone and Buffer zone: None of the sighted animal species can be assigned endemic species category of the study area.
Table 4.21 List of Schedule - I and II Fauna Observed During the Study S.No. Scientific Local Name Schedule as per IUCN Category CITES Listing Name WPA, 1972 1. Pavo cristatus Indian Schedule I Least Concern ver 3.1 Not listed Peafowl 2. Varanus Common Schedule I Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix I bengalensis Indian monitor 3. Canis aureus Jackal Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix II 4. Herpestes Common Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix III
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edwardsi Mongoose 5. Rhesus Monkey Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Not listed macaque 6. Felis chaus Jungle Cat Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix II 7. Naja naja Indian Cobra Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix II 8. Vipera/Daboi Russell’s Viper Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix III a russelli Note- The conservation plan for schedule I and II fauna is included separately.
4.10.9 Plankton Study Most of the villages in the study area are with large village ponds for rain water harvesting option as wells to recharge aquifers for better quality water in the wells at the periphery of these village ponds. The village ponds in Murthal village, Jainpur village, Tikola village, Omadgarh village and Yamuna River at Kotana Revenue were sampled to document the plankton diversity. Biotic communities of the in an inland water body consist of Phytoplankton (plant plankton) includes minute photosynthetic cells and microscopic unicellular and multi cellular species of several phyla of true algae, which are either solitary or colonial. Phytoplankton is autotrophs, containing photosynthetic pigments. Most of the phytoplankton has a density greater than the water hence they tend to sink down. Water turbulence combined with other factors such as shape, and physiological state, reduce the sinking rate of non motile organisms. Motile phytoplankton, like most of the dinoflagellates may actively swim to compensate for sinking. Phytoplankton is of great ecological significance because they comprise the major portion of primary producers for all the consumers such as zooplankton and fishes. Zooplankton (animal plankton) includes a great variety of animals from single-celled protozoa to large invertebrates. Among the zooplanktons crustaceans of phylum Arthropoda easily predominate, these include numerous species within several categories. Zooplankton includes animals that are planktonic throughout their lives as well as larvae of animals that grow up to be nekton or benthos.
Table 4.22 Plankton Community of Inland Water bodies
Plankton Community River Village Village Village Village Yamuna Murthal Jainpur Tikola Omadgarh at Kotana Phytoplankton Sub Phylum Chlorophyceae Order: Chlorocococcale Family: Scenedesmaceae Scenedesmus sp. Ulothrix sp. Famiy: Hydrodictyacea Hydrodictyon sp Pediastrum sp. Order: Zygnematles Family: Zygnemataceae Spirogyra sp. Family : Desmidiaceae
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Closterium sp. Cosmarium sp Phylum: Euglenophyta Order Euglenales Family Euglenaceae Phacus sp Euglena sp. Phylum: Chrysophyta Sub Phylum: Bacillariophyceae Order: Centrales Melosira sp Order: Pennales Family: Fragilariaceae Fragilaria sp Synedra sp. Family: Naviculaceae Navicula sp. Pinnularia sp Zooplankton Phylum Rotifera Class : Monogononta Order : Ploima Family : Brachionidae Brachionus angularis Brachionus forficula Nothalca sp. Keratella sp. Phylum: Arthropoda Class Brabchiopoda Order Cladocera Famliy Daphnidae Daphnia sp. Bosmina sp. Class : Crustaceae Sub class Copepoda Order: Calanoida Family: Diaptominae Neodiaptomus sp. Order: Cyclopoida Family: Cyclopidae Sub family: Eucyclopinae Cyclops sp. Eucyclops sp. Ectocyclops sp. PCI 0 4 3 4 3 Indicates presence; Indicates absence. PCI Codes as per Colebrook, 1960 and Batten et al. 2003. Code 0 = No Colour Code 2 = Pale Green Code 1 = Very Pale Green Code 3 = Light Green (Shade-1) Code 4 = Light Green (Shade-2) Code 5 = Light Green (Shade-3) Code 6.5 = Green
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The plankton study reveals that Yamuna River has no much richness of plankton biodiversity, while village ponds have much diversity of phytoplankton and zooplankton. The mining activity will be done on dry river bed except monsoon season, hence no any impact will envisaged on plankton community of the river Yamuna. 4.10.10 Conclusion The study area comprise of two district of two states i.e. half part falls in Sonepat (Haryana) and other half part falls in Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh). The current study reveals that the study area has most of agriculture land and full of vegetable corps. There is almost plain without much undulation, agriculture land; hence not mush vegetation cover, except scattered Prosopis juliflora shrubs and few trees of Prosopis cineraria. The ecology and biodiversity patterns reveal that the most part is covered by vegetable crops only in the winter and summer season and during the monsoon there is no vegetable or major crops grown in this area due to over flow of Yamuna River. There is no much tree vegetation and wild animals in the area studied as there is no any reserve and protected forest. Some of the sighted fauna was given protection by the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 by including them in different schedules. Among the birds in the study area, Pea fowl (Pavo cristatus) is included in schedule I of Wild life protection Act (1972), while many other birds are included in schedule IV. Among the reptiles, Indian Cobra (Naja naja) and Russell’s viper were provided protection as per Schedule-II of Wild life Protection Act, (1972). Among mammals; Common Indian monitor (Varanus bengalensis) is schedule-I and Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi), Common Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor), Jackal (Canis aureus (Linnaeus), Monkey (Rhesus macaque) and Jungle cat (Felis chaus) are a schedule –II animals. Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is protected as Schedule-III animal and hares and five stripped squirrels are included in schedule IV of Wild Life Protection act 1972. The species wise conservation plan is prepared for the protection of scheduled –I and II fauna along with budgetary provision to assure the implementation of the same by the proponent.
4.11 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT An integral part of environmental study, which deals with the total environment, is socio- economic environment incorporating various facts related to socio-economic condition in the area. These includes demographic structure of the area, provision of basic amenities viz., housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation, communication, transportation, prevailing diseases, pattern as well as feature of aesthetic significance such as temples, historical monuments, etc. at the baseline level. Socio-economic study of an area gives an opportunity to assess the socio- economic conditions of an area. This study would help in visualizing and predicting the likely impact depending upon the nature and magnitude of the project. It can undoubtedly be said that due to this proposed mining activity, gross economic production of the area will increase substantially as it will provide direct and indirect employment and will improve the infrastructural facilities and standards of living of the area.
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4.12 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY 4.12.1 Introduction Major developmental activities in industrial sector are required for economical development as well as creation of employment opportunities (direct and indirect) and to meet the basic/modern needs of the society, which ultimately results in overall improvement of quality of life through upliftment of social, economical, health, education nutrition status in project region, state as well as the country. The industrial projects are also expected to generate/discharge different types of pollutants in the surrounding environment. They may cause natural resource degradation, ecological and human health risks, unless the development is planned properly and implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner through implementation of pollution prevention, mitigation and control measures. In this manner all developmental projects have direct as well as indirect relationship with socioeconomic aspect, which also include public acceptability for new developmental projects. Thus the study of socio- economic component incorporating various facets related to prevailing social and cultural conditions and economic status of the project region is an important part of EIA study. The aesthetic component of environmental study refers to the scenic value if any in the study area, tourist attraction, details about forest, wildlife, historic and cultural monuments. The study of these parameters helps in identification, prediction and evaluation of likely impacts on socioeconomics and parameters of human interest due to proposed project.
4.12.2 Reconnaissance The study of socio-economic environment includes demographic structure and availability of basic amenities viz. housing education, health and medical services, water supply, sanitation, transportation, communication and power supply.
4.12.3 Baseline Status Baseline information is collected in order to delineate apply the socio-economic profile of the study area.The process related database thus generated includes: • Demographic structure. • Infrastructure base in the area. • Economic structure. • Health status. • Cultural attributes. • Socio economic status in relation to quality of life. • Public awareness and their concern about the project. The primary socio economic data was collected through field survey in sample villages in study area as well as the observations by the survey team. It has been subs tainted with relevant socioeconomic data from secondary sources of various official records. viz., Census records, District statistical abstract,
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District health office, District industry center, Tourism office etc.
Table 4.23: Socio-Economic Survey Methodology Attributes Sampling Measurement Remarks Method Socio-economic Demographic structure Socio-economic Minimum for Primary data Secondary data Infrastructure resource survey is based on two phases of the collection from census base proportionate project. through records, statistical Economic resource base stratified and questionnaire. hard books, topo random sampling sheets, health Health status: Morbidity method. records and pattern relevant official Cultural and aesthetic records available attributes with Govt. Education agencies
4.12.4 Demographic Profile There are 62 villages in the study area. These villages have 38726 households accumulating 223384 population. According to the survey, gender ratio of the study area in 2011 was 843 which is lower as compared to the national gender ration i.e. 940. The details are given in Table 4.22.
Table 4.24: Demographic Profile of the Study Area S. No. Description 2011 1. Total Population 223384 2. Total Household 38726 3. Male 121174 4. Female 102210 5. Gender Ratio 843
4.12.5 Caste Division The Table 4.25 depicts the distribution of Scheduled caste and Scheduled Tribe population of the study area.
Table 4.25: Caste Distribution in the Study Area S. No. Description Population in 2011 Percentage 1. Schedule Caste 34365 15.3838% 2. Schedule Tribes 2 0.0009% 3. General Population 189017 84.6153% Total 223384 100 .00% *Source Haryana Census 2011
As per the census 2011, the study area has about schedule caste population and there was no schedule tribe population in the area. The rest of the population belongs to the general caste.
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4.12.5.3 Literacy Rate Literacy is one of the most significant indicators of human and social development. This not only reflects on the educational attainment of the population but also reflects on the status of the women, caste equation and economic condition of a particular area. It also shows the skill level of the people and their capability to get trained and work. The Table 4.24 indicates the gender-wise literacy rate of the people in the study area. Table 4.26: Literacy Rate in the Study Area S. No. Description Population in 2011 Literacy Rate (%) 1. Literate Population 140015 62.6791 2. Literate Male 85646 38.3403 3. Literate Females 54369 24.3388 4. Illiterate Population 83369 37.3209 5. Illiterate Males 35528 15.9045 6. Illiterate Females 47841 21.4165
The female literacy rate in the study area was 24.3% in 2011 and the male literacy rate was 38.3 %.
4.12.5.4 Occupational Structure In the villages around the study area, people mainly earn from agricultural activities and animal rearing. From the table given below it can be said that the percentage of Non-workers is high as compared to the total working population. Table 4.27: Category of Workers in the Study Area S. No. Description Population in year 2011 Percentage (%) 1. Main worker 63539 28.4438 2. Marginal worker 17221 7.7091 Total worker 80760 36.1530 3. Non worker 142624 63.8470
4.12.5.5 Conclusion of the study The implementation of this mining project will generate both direct and indirect employment. Sonepat district in which the mine contract area falls is an agriculturally based district. All the basic facilities like road and rail network, medical facilities, post and telegraph, market, drinking water facilities and education facilities are available. The project will also provide impetus to industrialization of the area and mining would be boon for the district as it will not only result in employment opportunity but also infrastructure development and overall growth of the area. At present agriculture is the main occupation of the people as more than half of the population depends on it. With the implementation of the proposed mining project the occupational pattern of the people in the area will change making more
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4.13 SUMMARY The generation of primary data as well as collection of secondary data and information from the site and surroundings was carried out during pre monsoon season i.e. 1st March 2015 to 31st May 2015. The EIA study is being done for the Mine Lease (core zone) and area within 10 Km distance from mine lease boundary (buffer zone), both of which together comprise the study area. The mine lease area exhibits plain to undulated topography. The general slope of the land surface is From N to S and elevation of the mining area varies from 215 m amsl in the outside Riverbed and 209 m amsl in River bed. The project site falls under seismic zone IV which is a high damage risk zone (MSK VIII). Many part of the state of Haryana are prone to flooding. In flood manual of Haryana, there are 102 vulnerable points in Haryana which need special attention during monsoon. Meteorological station was set-up at site to record surface meteorological parameter during study period; Pre Monsoon Season, 2015 i.e. 1st March to 31st May, 2015. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the minimum and maximum 3 3 concentrations of PM10 for all the 9 AAQM stations were found to be 54.4 g/m and 98.9 g/m 3 3 respectively, PM2.5 were found to be 25.4 g/m and 45.1 g/m respectively, for SO2 it is found to be 3 3 23.9 g/m and 8.6 g/m respectively. The maximum and minimum concentrations of NO2 were found to be 33.4 g/m3 and 15.0 g/m3 respectively. Maximum and minimum noise levels recorded during the day time were from 58.23 Leq dB and 42.15 Leq dB respectively and maximum and minimum level of noise during night time were 53.90 Leq dB and 38.15 Leq dB respectively. Thus noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the prescribed limits. Analysis results of ground water reveal that pH varies from 7.59 to 8.41, Total Hardness varies from 206 to 510 mg/L and Total Dissolved Solids varies from 257 to 813 mg/L. The Analysis results of surface water reveal that pH varies from 7.90 to 8.11, Total Hardness varies from 109.08 to 372.10 mg/L, Total Dissolved Solids varies from 186.20 to 725.70 mg/L. Traffic study measurements were performed at National Highway- 1, State Highway-11 and State Highway-57. The LOS value from the proposed mining will be same as earlier values. So the additional load on the carrying capacity of the concern roads is not likely to have any significant adverse affect. Random soil samples were collected up to depth of 15 cm and homogenized samples were then sent to the laboratory for analysis. The analysis results show that soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.45 to 8.32 with organic matter 0.28% to 1.25 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil samples. Soil texture is Silty. The study area comprise of two district of two states i.e. half part falls in Sonepat (Haryana) and other half part falls in Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh). The current study reveals that the study area has most of outside Riverbed and full of vegetable corps. There is almost plain without much undulation, agriculture land; hence not mush vegetation cover, except scattered Prosopis juliflora shrubs and few trees of Prosopis cineraria. The ecology and biodiversity patterns reveal that the most part is covered by vegetable crops only in the winter and summer season and during the monsoon there
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CHAPTER-5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES
5.0 INTRODUCTION The environmental parameters likely to be affected by mining are related to many factors, i.e. physical, social, economic, agriculture and aesthetic. Opencast mining involves drilling, blasting, loading and transport of overburden and ore. The excavated sand will be transported via trucks to outsiders. The operations may disturb environment of the area in various ways, such as removal of mass, change of landscape, flora and fauna of the area, surface drainage, and change in air, water and soil quality. While for the purpose of development and economic up-liftment of people, there is need for establishment of mining industries, but these should be environment friendly. Therefore, it is essential to assess the impacts of mining on different environmental parameters, before starting the mining operations, so that abatement measures could be planned in advance for eco-friendly mining in the area. The likely impacts on different environmental parameters due to this mining project are discussed below. 5.1 Construction Phase This is a sand mining project in riverbed and outside riverbed. There will be no impacts as no construction stage is envisaged in this project. 5.2 Operation Phase Some of the impacts identified in various phases of operation are insignificant and do not warrant much attention whereas some others are important especially with respect to the present context. Therefore objective is to identify those impacts, which are significant and require a detailed analysis for decision making or formulating adequate management measures. This section deals with an assessment of impact of various mining activities on the existing environmental conditions. The methodology of assessment is based upon identification and description of the existing project activities as well as environmental components followed by evaluating the impact of mining and associated activities on the environment. The environmental components that are likely to be influenced or modified by the continuation of project activities are: Air Environment, Noise Environment, Water Environment, Land use, Flora and fauna, Socio-economic status of the area,
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Solid waste management.
5.3 AIR QUALITY MODELS
A) ISCST3 Dispersion Model The Industrial Source Complex (ISC) Short Term model provides options to model emissions from a wide range of sources that might be present at a typical industrial source complex. ISCST3 is US-EPA approved model to predict the air quality. B) CALINE 4 model The California Line Source Dispersion Model, CALINE4 (1989), uses traffic emissions, site geometry and meteorology to predict air pollutant concentrations within 500 meters of the roadways. Predictions can be made for carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and suspended particles.
5.3.1 Model Setup
5.3.1.1 Emission of PM10
The major sources of PM10 emission in case of sand mining project are the loading activity at mine site (loading of material over trucks / trucks by excavators) and the movement of vehicles on unpaved haul roads. The emission rates for these sources are given in latest USEPA’s AP-42 guidelines.
5.3.1.2 Loading of Material
The sand will be loaded on trucks using excavators. Six JCB/excavators will be used for loading total 5821 MT (5300 MT from River bed Block and 521 MT from Outside River bed block) of sand during the working shift of 8 hours/day. The PM10 emission rate due to loading activity is calculated using below equation.
(USEPA’s AP42, (Nov 2006)
Where, E = Emission Factor, kg/ton k = Particle size multiplier, 0.35 for PM10 M = Moisture Content, % u = Mean wind speed, m/s
5.3.1.3 Emission of PM10 due to Transportation
The hauling of sand from the mine lease area to the end users via haul road (unpaved road) will cause emission of particulate matters. This emission will be limited to the extent of unpaved haul road starting from mining pit to nearest paved road connectivity. As per the mining plan the material will be
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--- AP42 (Nov 2006)
Where k, a, b are empirical constants i.e. different for different particle size. E = size-specific emission factor (lb/VMT) s = surface material silt content (%) W = mean vehicle weight (tons) C = emission factor for 1980's vehicle fleet exhaust, brake wear and tire wear, 0.0047 lb/VMT for PM10. The source characteristics s and W are referred to as correction parameters for adjusting the emission estimates to local conditions. The effective emission rate after considering reduction in emission potential of haul roads due to water sprinkling was calculated for use in CALINE4 model.
5.3.1.4 Emission of CO from Vehicles
The sand will be transported outside the mining area for end use. Each hour maximum 54 trucks will be used for transportation. In order to estimate the emission of CO from these vehicles exhaust ARAI-2007 emission factors were used in CALINE4 model. The ARAI emission factors for CO emitting from heavy vehicles (diesel) is 3.92 gm/km or 6.32 g/mile
5.3.1.5 Summary of calculated Emission Rates
Table 3 - Emissions Rates S. No. Activities Units Emission Rates 1. Loading (River Bed Block) g/s 0.008995 2. Loading (Outside River Bed Block) g/s 0.000884 Transportation on Haul Road (PM10 g/mile/vehicle 88.75871 3. Emission) 4. Transportation (CO Emission) g/mile/vehicle 6.32
5.3.2 Meteorological Data
The meteorology of the project area plays very important role in dispersion of pollutants and buildup of pollution within the atmosphere. In the present study, one season meteorological data has been taken to find the dispersion of pollutant concentration. The mixing height for study period, which is an important parameter to express the dispersive potential of atmosphere, has been taken from the atlas of hourly mixing height and assimilative capacity of atmosphere in India (Attri et al., 2008). Windrose diagram of one season meteorological data used for modeling is shown given below in Chapter-4.
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5.3.3 Input Parameters 5.3.3.1 ISCST3 Model Model Input Parameters
The ISCST3 model was used to predict the GLC of PM10 due to loading activity at mine site. Six JCB/excavators will be used to load 5821 tonne of sand (5300 MT from River bed Block and 533 MT from Outside River bed block) on trucks for further transportation to end users. Point source resembling loading activity at mine site and having equivalent emission rates were setup at both river bed mining lease and outside river bed mining lease area to predict the maximum incremental concentration of PM10 at baseline monitoring location. The predicted incremental concentration PM10 was added to baseline concentration to obtain the cumulative concentration level at baseline stations.
Figure 5.1: ISCST3 Model Setup 5.3.3.2 CALINE4 Model
CALINE4 model was used to predict the worst case GLC of PM10 due to truck movement on haul road (unpaved road) between the mine site and nearest paved road. In the present project, trucks having 25 tonne capacity have been proposed to transport the mined sand from mining area. The maximum number of trucks expected to be on the road are 54 per hour. The model was set-up with haul road links between the mining lease and nearest paved road. Receptors were located at all the AAQM locations to predict the pollutant concentration. Since CALINE4 has options to predict only 1-hour and 8-hour pollutant concentration, the model was used to predict 1-hour worst case GLC of pollutant which was later
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5.3.3.3 Results
As the distance from source increases, the incremental concentration of PM10 drops drastically due to settling of PM10 particles under gravity. It is expected that the maximum impact of loading activity at mine site will be limited to 200m distance only. The predicted maximum incremental concentration due to transportation was found at A1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station – 1 viz. 5.220 µg/m3 (24-hourly average). The predicted maximum cumulative GLC of PM10 was found to be 99.074 µg/m3 at A9 (Industrial Estate). It is should be noted that there will be zero impact at A9 due to proposed mining project (as presented in Table below). The second highest predicted cumulative GLC of PM10 was found to be 76.857 µg/m3 at A3 (Village-Tikola). All predicted cumulative concentrations are lower than the permissible NAAQ standard for PM10 concentration (100µg/m3). The predicted 24 hours GLCs at baseline air quality monitoring locations are presented in Table 5.2 below. The graphical representation is given in Figure 5.1. The predicted concentration for CO was found to be 0.0µg/m3 owing to very less traffic to and from the mining area.
Table 5.2 – Predicted GLC of PM10 at Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations Max Predicted GLC Predicted Location Baseline (µg/m3) – Cumulative Location Name GLC (µg/m3) – Code Conc. CALINE4 GLC (µg/m3) ISCST3 Model (µg/m3) Model Project Site (River Bed A1 61.1 0.1277 5.220 66.448 Block) Project Site (Outside A2 69.4 0.0037 2.552 71.956 Block) A3 Village Tikola 75.0 0.0010 1.856 76.857
A4 Village Ramnagar 70.1 0.0005 0.348 70.448
A5 Village Lohari 63.9 0.0005 0.638 64.539 Village Sultanpur A6 70.0 0.0017 1.160 71.162 Hitana A7 Village Kutana 65.0 0.0016 1.392 66.394
A8 Village Nandnore 74.3 0.0004 0.580 75.580
A9 Industrial Estate 98.9 0.0003 0.174 99.074
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100.0 90.0 80.0 70.0 60.0 50.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 0.0 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9
Max Baseline Conc. (µg/m3) Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – ISCST3 Model Predicted GLC (µg/m3) – CALINE4 Model Permissible Limit (µg/m3)
Figure 5.2: Graphical representation of model results
The contour maps showing the predicted concentration levels of PM10 are presented in Figure 5.52 and Figure 5.3.
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Figure 5.3: Spatial distribution of predicted GLCs of PM10 due to Mining
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Figure 5.4: Spatial distribution of PM10 GLC due to transportation 5.3.4 Conclusion i. The predicted maximum incremental concentration due to transportation was found at A1 (Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station - 1) wiz. 5.220 µg/m3 (24-hourly average). 3 ii. The predicted maximum cumulative GLC of PM10 was found to be 99.074 µg/m at A9 (Industrial Estate).
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3 iii. The second highest predicted cumulative GLC of PM10 was found to be 76.857 µg/m at A3 (Village-Tikola). iv. From the results of ISCST3 and CALINE4 models, it is concluded that the maximum
cumulative concentrations of PM10 both due to mining activities and transportation are
expected to be within the prescribed standards for PM10. It is to be noted that the predicted concentrations from mining activities is insignificant; whereas transportation is the major of source of dust emission. v. The concentration of CO due to vehicle exhaust is negligible due to small number of vehicles
plying on haul road. The concentrations of SOx and NOx generated from mining area are expected to be low due to absence of any major source. vi. The predicted concentrations are due to proposed sand mine only and higher pollutant concentrations may be observed in the study area due to simultaneous operations of other mines / anthropogenic activities, data for which is not available. vii. The overall impact on air quality due to proposed mining project is expected to be low extending to close vicinity of mining lease area and in proximity of unpaved haul roads only.
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5.4 IMPACTS OF AIR POLLUTION AND MITIGATION MEASURES Impact Mitigation Measure Budget A predicted cumulative GLC 12 KLD water will be proposed for 5.0 Lakhs 3 of PM10 was 98.9 µg/m at sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust Industrial Estate (Lalheri generation during transportation. Khurd) against the threshold Dust mask will be provided to the workers 1.0 Lakhs limit of 100 µg/m3 which can engaged at dust generation points like cause adverse effect on human excavation and loading points. health of neighboring villagers It is proposed to plant 1000 No. of local 2.10 Lakhs. like effect on breathing and species per year with consultation of Forest Other fund for this activity respiratory system, damage to department with some fruit bearing and will be utilized from ‘Mines lung tissue, cancer and medicinal trees, along the haul roads, outer and Mineral Development, premature death, influenza or periphery within the lease area to prevent Restoration and asthma. the impact of dust in the nearby village. Rehabilitation fund’ Dust generation due to loading Planning transportation routes of sand so 5.0 Lakhs and unloading of mineral and as to reach the nearest paved roads by due to transportation can also shortest route (minimize transportation affect the workers as well as over unpaved road). Alternatively, nearby villagers. graveled road may be constructed between mine lease area and nearest paved road Stomatal index may be connectivity. The speed of trucks plying on minimized due to dust deposit the haul road will be limited to avoid on leaf. generation of dust and covering of material during transportation on trucks to prevent sand leak from the trucks. The trucks will be covered by tarpaulin. Overloading will be avoided. 5.4.1 Conclusion In this mining project the only source of emission of air pollution is excavation, transportation, loading, hauling operation and handling of sand etc. The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the measures are suggested to mitigate any harmful impacts of pollutants like plantation of trees along haul roads, specially near settlements, to help to reduce the impact of dust on the nearby villages; planning transportation routes of mined material so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route (minimize transportation over unpaved road); regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation during transportation etc.
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5. 5 IMPACTS OF NOISE/VIBRATIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Impact Mitigation Measure Budget Noise from the machinery The machinery will be maintained in good 1.0 Lakh can cause hypertension, running condition so that noise will be Other fund for this high stress level, hearing reduced to minimum possible level. activity will be utilized loss, sleep disturbance etc Awareness will be imparted to the workers from ‘Mines and Mineral due to prolonged about the permissible noise level and effect of Development, exposure. maximum exposure to those levels. Restoration and Personal protective equipment will provide to Rehabilitation fund’ prevent the noise exposure. Personal Protective Equipment will be provided during mining activity. No. of 180 PCU/hr will In addition, truck drivers will be instructed to increase in the existing make minimum use of horns in the village traffic due to this mining area and sensitive zones. activity hence vehicle It is proposed to plant 1000 No. of local 2.10 Lakhs collation may occur species per year with consultation of Forest Other fund for this unwanted sound and can department with some fruit bearing and activity will be utilized also cause impact on medicinal trees, along the haul roads, outer from ‘Mines and Mineral human health. periphery within the lease area to reduce the Development, impact of noise in the study area.. Restoration and The trucks will be diverted on three roads viz Rehabilitation fund’ NH-1, SH-11 and SH-57 to avoid traffic congestion.
5.5.1 Conclusion In summary, it can be stated that the impact on the present noise levels due to mining operations will be restricted to the work zone areas only. The impact on the ambient noise levels will not be felt at the settlement areas due to masking effect with the existing noise levels. There is no drilling and blasting envisaged in the sand mining so there is no impact of vibration due to this project. Hence, the noise levels and vibration impact due to the proposed mining operations on community will be minimal.
5.6 IMPACTS OF WATER POLLUTION AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES
Impact Mitigation Measure Budget The mining in the riverbed area The water table will not be intersected during may cause the ground water mining in the riverbed as ultimate depth is limited contamination due to intersection upto 3 meters as the water table is 5-10 m bgl. of the water table. Proper analysis/Monitoring will be done to check 1.0 Lakh the ground water. The mining in the outside riverbed The water table will not be intersected during area may cause the ground water mining in the outside riverbed as ultimate depth is
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Proper analysis/Monitoring will be done to check 1.0 Lakh the ground water. The municipal waste water The municipal wastewater will be disposed off 2.0 Lakhs disposed from the mining activity into septic tanks and soak pit. may cause contamination of surface water. Sediments which come along with Positive Impact. --- the flow of water in river will be extracted otherwise the level of riverbed will increase and river may change its course and cause flooding of nearby villages and may also damage the life and property of the people.
Figure 5.6: Impact of Mining on Ground Water (River Bed Block)
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Figure 5.7: Impact of Mining on Ground Water (Outside River Bed)
5.6.1 Conclusion In this mining project in the entire lease period the ground water table will not be intersected hence there will be no impact on the water environment.
5.7 IMPACTS ON LAND USE AND MITIGATION MEASURES The project area does not consist of any forest land. It does not consist of any human habitations. Land use plan of the mining lease area during pre-operational, operational and post operational is shown in the Chapter 2. Impact Mitigation Measure Budget The mining activity in the It is proposed to plant 1000 No. of local species per 2.10 Lakhs outside riverbed will be year with consultation of Forest department with converted into the pit. which some fruit bearing and medicinal trees, along the may cause soil erosion, soil haul roads, outer periphery within the mining area degradation etc. which enhances the binding property of the soil. Stagnant water in the open pit The mined out area outside river bed block will be may cause shelter for reclaimed and any stored water will be pumped 3.0 Lakhs mosquitoes and other disease out. Other fund for this causing pathogens which The mining is planned in non monsoon seasons activity will be spread Malaria, only so that the excavated area will be replenished utilized from ‘Mines Chickengunia, Dengue etc. naturally during the subsequent rainy season for the and Mineral
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river bed mining block. Development, The regular health checkup camp will be Restoration and organized. Rehabilitation fund’ Mining in the riverbed may Mine lease area has been proposed leaving a safety change complete land use distance of 1/4th of the width of the river from the 2.0 Lakhs pattern including channel bank inwards which will protect the banks so Other fund for this geometry, bed elevation, channel geometry will not be disturbed. activity will be sediment transportation Check dams have been constructed at various utilized from ‘Mines capacity which can reduce places for protection of banks against direct attack and Mineral flow of the river and of the rivers and avoid bank cutting. Development, downstream erosion. Pre and post monsoon survey for sedimentation in Restoration and the riverbed will be done regularly. Rehabilitation fund’
5.7.1 Conclusion The most of the land of this lease area is in the riverbed and the entire excavated land will get replenished every year hence there will be no impact on the land use. It is a eco-friendly mining project. Every year the sediments in the riverbed accumulated, if these are not removed/excavated then riverbed level may be increased and the river may change its course which may cause heavy losses to the life of nearby villagers and habitants.
5.8 IMPACTS ON SOIL ENVIRONMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES Impact Mitigation Measure Budget Mining activity may It is already proposed to plant 1000 No. of local 2.10 Lakhs increase the soil erosion species per year with consultation of Forest and soil degradation department with some fruit bearing and which have adverse medicinal trees, along the haul roads, outer impact on soil fertility. periphery within the mining area which enhances the binding property of the soil to check the erosion. 12 KLD water will be proposed for sprinkling 5.0 Lakhs on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation and soil erosion. Top soil extraction from In case of outside riverbed, top soil will be The fund for this activity outside riverbed may also removed in advance of the actual mining and will be utilized from affect the soil fertility and will be stacked in a temporary stack yard. The ‘Mines and Mineral productivity. same will be mixed with humus and organic Development, Restoration fertilizer and utilized for reclamation once the and Rehabilitation fund’ mining of mineral in 1/2 hectare area is over. During the flood, the soil Mine lease area has been proposed leaving a The fund for this activity erosion may occur. safety distance of 1/4th of the width of the river will be utilized from from the bank inwards which will protect the ‘Mines and Mineral banks. Development, Restoration
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Check dams have been constructed at various and Rehabilitation fund’ places for protection of banks against direct attack of the rivers and avoid bank cutting.
5.9 IMPACTS ON HYDROLOGY AND MITIGATION MEASURES Impact Mitigation Measure Budget The mining in the riverbed The water table will not be intersected during 1.0 Lakh area may cause the ground mining in the riverbed as ultimate depth is water contamination due to limited upto 3 meters as the water table is 5-10 intersection of the water m bgl. table. Proper analysis/Monitoring will be done to check the ground and surface water. The mining in the outside The water table will not be intersected during 1.0 Lakh riverbed area may cause the mining in the outside riverbed as ultimate ground water contamination depth is limited upto 9 meters as the water due to intersection of the table is 15-20 m bgl. water table. Proper analysis/Monitoring will be done to check the ground and surface water. Change the topography will There is no proposal of any stream The fund for this divert the river flow. modification/diversion due to this mining activity will be utilized activity hence there will be no any impact on from ‘Mines and flow of the river. Mineral Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’
5.9.1 Conclusion The flow of surface/ground water (sub surface flow) is following the trend of topography, which is in the North to South direction. There is no proposal of any stream modification/diversion. Hence, there will be no any impact on hydrology of the study area. The depth of excavation in riverbed where ground water table is at 5-10 m bgl and the depth of excavation in outside riverbed is 9 m where ground water table is at 15-20 m bgl hence the water table is not expected to be intersected at any stage of mining.
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5.10 IMPACTS ON ECOLOGY & BIODIVERSITY AND ITS MITIGATION MEASURES Table 5.3: Ecological Impact Assessment
Ecological Identified Ecological significance Magnitude Duration Reversibility Mitigation Cumulative Criteria Impacts of Impact /Timing/ Impact Frequency Zone of Project site The proposed mining Low impact - Reversible - No Influence habitat lease is located in Cumulative Due to Site Yamuna River. No site impact clearance. clearance is required. Only some scrub area will be cleared. Zone of Ecological Impact Not much impact on the Temporary Only during the Reversible The green No Influence Surrounding surrounding habitat is Impact transportation belt/community cumulative habitat due to envisaged due to the activity. forestry near river impact fugitive emission. transportation activity bank and except some fugitive approach road emission. will restrict the fugitive emission. Accessibility Ecological Impact No Road construction is No impact - - - No Impact due to road required to assess the construction project site. The existing internal Roads are connected the project site to the existing SH road and then to the highway. Zone of Ecological Impact During operation phase No impact During No The waste water No impact Influence on Surrounding/ daily water requirement operation will be disposed Eco sensitive of the proposed mining Phase off into septic habitat due to activity will be 20 KLD tanks and soak waste water of which 3 KLD will be pit. generated from required for drinking the project which will be met activity. through tankers from nearby villages.
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No waste water will be discharged in the nearby area. Zone of Ecological Impact The Noise level during Low impact During No As given in The No impact Influence on the operation phase is on Flora and operation EMP section. Surrounding/Eco around 75 dB. The fauna Phase sensitive habitat impact on ambient noise due to Noise level will be restricted generated from only on the factory the project premises. The ambient activity. air quality of the surrounding villages may not have any significance increase due to the project activity. Zone of Ecological Impact Transportation of Sand Moderate During No As given in EMP. Low Influence on in the trucks/dumper Impact operation Access roads will Cumulative Surrounding/Eco will disturb the Phase not encroach into impact sensitive habitat movement of Wild the riparian due to animals like jungle cat, zones. To the Transportation jackal, and other extent reptiles. Fugitive practicable, the emission from vehicle right-of-way movement will form a (ROW) to avoid layer in leaves thus residential areas reducing the gaseous and important exchange process. This wildlife habitat ultimately affects the areas (e.g. growth of plants. rookeries, raptor Chances of vehicle nesting areas, and collisions with wildlife calving areas) attempting to cross roads will be provided. are possible.
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Table 5.4: Impact on Ecology due to Mining Activity S.No Impact Mitigation Measure Budget 1. Transportation of sand in the Transportation of sand will be -- trucks/dumper will disturb the minimise in the morning and evening movement of wild animals like jungle and cannot be done in night. Access cat, jackal, and other reptiles. Fugitive roads will not encroach into the emission from vehicle movement will riparian zones. form a layer in leaves thus reducing the Conservation plan has been gaseous exchange process. This submitted to Principal Chief 8.2 Lakhs ultimately affects the growth of plants. Conservator of Forest, Panchkula, Chances of vehicle collisions with Haryana. wildlife attempting to cross roads are possible. 2. Any human settlement in the mining No human settlement should be -- area will disturb the vegetation cover permitted in the lease mining or and reptiles nearby area. No mining will be carried out during the rainy season to minimize impact on aquatic life.
3. Indiscriminate mining from active Mining will be done only in riverbed The fund for channels of rivers causes many adverse and outside riverbed as per provided this activity effects on the benthic fauna, which by DMG so there will be no impact will be inhabits the bottom sandy substratum. on benthic fauna in riverbed hence no utilized from Excessive sand extraction from rivers mitigation will be required. ‘Mines and affects the eco-biology of many Mineral terrestrial insects whose initial life Development, history begins in aquatic environments Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’ 4. The Indian peafowl movement is very The latest equipment with sound- The fund for common in the area; the noise from control devices should be used for this activity sand mining will hinder the same. sand excavation and will be loading/unloading, etc. Use of utilized from exhaust silencers and optimized ‘Mines and acoustical pipe lagging (acoustical Mineral wrapping) to minimize compressor Development, noise. Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’
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5. Stomatal index may be minimized due 12 KLD water will be proposed for 5.0 Lakhs. to dust deposit on leaf. sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation.
5.11 IMPACTS ON SOCIO ECONOMY AND MITIGATION MEASURES Impact Mitigation Measure Budget Due to mining and Positive Impact -- transportation of sand will generate the small shops, dhabas, garage, restaurant, vegetable shops etc. along the road and generate direct employment. Mining activity will generate Positive Impact -- direct employment by recruiting 56 people which will be employed locally and preference will be given to local people. Such shops along the roads will 3 nos. of Garbage bins will be provided The fund for this activity will generate solid waste and waste for proper disposal of solid waste. be utilized from ‘Mines and water which will have adverse Mineral Development, impact on human health. Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’ The municipal wastewater will be disposed off into septic tanks and soak 2.0 Lakhs pit. Extraction from river banks and Mine lease area has been proposed 2.0 Lakhs beds and the resultant leaving a safety distance of 1/4th of the generation of fugitive dust width of the river from the bank inwards cause workers of the mine to which will protect the banks suffer from occupational hazards like skin allergies, eye Dust mask will be provided to the 1.0 Lakh and respiratory problems etc workers engaged at dust generation points like excavation and loading points. Regular water sprinkling on unpaved 5.0 Lakhs roads to avoid dust generation Further, the deep pits created in The mined out area outside river bed The fund for this activity will the channel also can contribute block will be reclaimed and any stored be utilized from ‘Mines and to an increase in accidents in the water will be pumped out. Mineral Development, working environment. Restoration and Rehabilitation The mining is planned in non monsoon
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This creates serious threat to seasons only so that the excavated area fund’ residents in the area who will be replenished naturally during the depend on river water for their subsequent rainy season for the river bed domestic purposes. mining block. The major source of socio- It is proposed to plant 1000 No. of local 2.10 Lakhs health impacts of transportation species per year with consultation of will generate from truck, dust Forest department with some fruit etc. Increase in accidents as a bearing and medicinal trees, along the result of rash driving of haul roads, outer periphery within the dumpers carrying mineral mining area to control the dust. through the roads may be possible. Planning transportation routes of mined 5.0 Lakhs material so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route. (minimize transportation over unpaved road). Alternatively, graveled road may be constructed between mine lease area and nearest paved road connectivity; The speed of trucks plying on the haul road should limited to avoid generation of dust; and Covering of material during transportation on trucks to prevent spillage of sand from the trucks. The trucks will be covered by tarpaulin. Overloading will be avoided.
Regular water sprinkling on unpaved 5.0 Lakhs roads to avoid dust generation during transportation;
5.12 IMPACTS DUE TO SOLID WASTE/OVERBURDEN AND MITIGATION MEASURES Impact Mitigation Measure Budget The mine worker will generate 3 Nos. of Garbage bins will be municipal solid waste of about 14 Kg provided for the safe disposal of per day which will have adverse solid waste. impact on human health. The fund for this activity will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral 3 The 10000 m overburden due to The soil removed from mining area Development, Restoration and mining in outside riverbed will of outside riverbed will be Rehabilitation fund’ generate pile which will change the simultaneously utilized for topography of the area and divert reclamation purpose before shifting rain water runoff channel. in to next hectare area/field.
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5.13 IMPACTS ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY S.No Impact Mitigation Measure Budget 1. The mining of sand (minor Dust masks will be provided as additional personal mineral) from the river bed protection equipment (helmet and safety shoes) to and outside riverbed can cause the workers working in the dust prone area. Regular 5.0 Lakhs the lung disease and water sprinkling will be done and dust masks will be respiratory disorder due to dust provided to the workers. Other fund for exposure. occupational 2. Due to noise exposure, hearing Ear-muffs will be provided to the workers and good health safety disorder may be resulted. maintenance of vehicles will be provided will be utilized 3. The accident at the site due to Workers are informed, kept aware and trained about from ‘Mines mining operation may be possible accidents during the mining operation and and Mineral anticipated persona protective equipments will be provided viz. Development, gloves, safety shoes, dust mask, safety jackets, Restoration and helmet etc. In addition to, the awareness about the Rehabilitation occupational health hazards due to mining activities fund’. to avoid any incident will be provided to the workers Pre- placement health checkup will be made mandatory and periodic heath checkup will be done quarterly. The details of the proposed budget for the Occupational Health and Safety is given as in Chapter 10 of this EIA/EMP report.
5.14 TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENT Impact Mitigation Measure Budget No. of 180 PCU/hr will Vehicles with PUC Certificate will be hired. The fund for this activity will be increase due to mining in Regular maintenance of vehicles will be utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral existing traffic scenario lead done to ensure smooth running of vehicle. Development, Restoration and to air pollution which can Rehabilitation fund’ cause adverse effect on human health of neighboring It is proposed to plant 1000 No. of local 2.10 Lakhs villagers like effect on species per year with consultation of Forest breathing and respiratory department with some fruit bearing and system, damage to lung medicinal trees, along the haul roads, outer tissue, cancer and premature periphery within the lease area to prevent death, influenza or asthma. the impact of dust in the nearby village. Regular Health checkup camps will be organized. 3.0 Lakhs No. of 180 PCU/hr will In addition, truck drivers will be instructed The fund for this activity will be increase in the existing to make minimum use of horns in the utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral traffic due to this mining village area and sensitive zones. Development, Restoration and activity hence vehicle Rehabilitation fund’
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collation may occur It is proposed to plant 1000 No. of local 2.10 Lakhs unwanted sound and can species per year with consultation of Forest also cause impact on human department with some fruit bearing and health. medicinal trees, along the haul roads, outer periphery within the lease area to reduce the impact of noise in the study area. The trucks will be diverted on three roads viz NH-1, SH-11 and SH-57 to avoid traffic congestion. Regular Health checkup camps will be organized. 3.0 Lakhs Accidents may be occur due To avoid accidents the speed of vehicles The fund for this activity will be to fast movement of will be low near habitation areas. utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral vehicles. Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation fund’
The proposed budget for the Occupational Health and Safety is 5 Lakhs per annum. The budget allocation is given as follows: Items Capital Cost Recurring Cost Personal Protective Equipments (Mask, Gloves, 1.00 0.30 Goggles) Ambulance on rent 1.50 0.70 Medical Checkup facility and first aid facilities 2.50 1.0 Total 5.00 2.00
5.15 IMPACTS ON GEOLOGY AND MITIGATION Impact Mitigation Measure Budget Slope of mining area The maximum depth of mining in the river bed will The fund for this activity will be will change which not exceed 3 meters and the maximum depth of utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral can create soil mining in outside riverbed will not exceed 9 Development, Restoration and erosion and divert meters. In riverbed, more than 100 % Rehabilitation fund’ rain water runoff replenishment will be done every year and in channel. outside riverbed, proper reclamation will be done once the mining of mineral in 1/2 hectare area is over hence no slope will be changed due to mining. Soil weathering due Mine lease area has been proposed leaving a safety The fund for this activity will be to dumping and distance of 1/4th of the width of the river from the utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral mining. bank inwards which will protect the banks. Development, Restoration and Check dams have been constructed at various Rehabilitation fund’ places for protection of banks against direct attack of the rivers and avoid soil weathering.
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It is proposed to plant 1000 No. of local species per 2.10 Lakhs year with consultation of Forest department with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees, along the haul roads, outer periphery within the mining area which enhances the binding properties of the soil.
12.0 KLD water will be proposed for sprinkling on 5.0 Lkahs unpaved roads to avoid soil weathering. Change in Scientific mining has been proposed hence no any The fund for this activity will be topography can topographical change will occur during mining utilized from ‘Mines and Mineral change the river activity. Development, Restoration and flow and flood may Mining will be prohibited in monsoon season. Rehabilitation fund’ occur.
5.16 MINE CLOSURE PLAN 5.16.1 General Mine closure plan is one of the most important requirements in the environment management of mining projects. The closure operation is a continuous series of activities right from the commencement to decommissioning of the project. Therefore, progressive mine closure plan is specifically included in the mining plan, which is to be reviewed every five years in the scheme of mining. The primary aim is to ensure that the following broad objectives along with the abandonment of the mine can be successfully achieved: Creation of a productive and sustainable after-use for the site, acceptable to mine owners, regulatory agencies, and most importantly to the community. Protection of public health and safety of the surrounding habitation. Minimization of environmental damage. Conservation of valuable attributes and aesthetics. Counter balancing the adverse socio-economic impacts. 5.16.2 Reason for Closure The progressive mine closure plan has been prepared in compliance of Haryana Minor Mineral Concession Rules 2012 under MMCR 1986. No immediate closure is planned as sufficient reserves are available to carry on the activities. There is market potential in domestic demands. 5.16.3 Statutory Obligations i. As per LoI condition No. XIV, the lease holder is bound to deposit additional amount equal to 10 % of the due contract money in along with monthly installments towards the “Mines and Minerals, Development, Restoration and rehabilitation Fund” i.e. 87 Lakhs per annum. To the mining department, Haryana (Haryana Minor Mineral Concession, Stocking, transportation of
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Mineral and Prevention of Illegal Mining Rule-2012). Hence, accordingly after the mine closure the mining department will spend the fund for the same. ii. The mining contractor is bound to submit the Progressive mine closure plan either with Mining plan or Scheme of Mining. iii. Mining contractor is bound to follow the terms and conditions as will be stipulated in the mining contract. iv. In addition to it the rules pertaining to the Protection of Environment i.e. Environment Act. Environment Rules and other associated rules for the protection of environment will have to be followed. v. During the course of mining the rules stipulated in Mines Act, Mines rules Metalliferous Mines Regulation 1961 and HMMCR, 2012 will be followed. vi. All other rules pertaining to the mining existing at that time will be followed during the course of mining activities. 5.16.4 Disposal of Mining Machinery Machinery is proposed on hire basis. Hence no de-commissioning of mining machinery is proposed. 5.16.5 Safety and security Safety measures to be implemented to prevent access to excavations area by un-authorized persons as per Mines Act 1952, MMR, 1961. i. Safety measures will be implemented as per Mines Act 1952, MMR, 1961, Mines Rules 1955. ii. Provision of MMR, 1961 will be followed strictly and all roads will be 10 m wide and have a gradient of not more than 1 in 20. iii. Excavation will not be more than 3 m in river bed. iv. Width of bench will be kept around 20.0 m for ease of operations and provide sufficient room for the movement of equipments. v. Protective equipment like dust masks, ear plugs / muffs and other equipments will be provided for use by the work persons. vi. Notice giving warning to prevent inadvertent entry of persons will be displayed at all conspicuous places and in particular near mine entries. vii. Danger signs will be displayed near the excavations. viii. Security guards will be posted. ix. In the event of temporary closer, approaches will be fenced off and notice displayed.
5.16.6 Time Scheduling for Abandonment The mining area has enormous potential for continuance of operations even after the expiry of the awarded period. The details of time schedule of all abandonment will be given at the time of final closer plan. Mining activities are confined to river bed, up to 3.0 m. depth, relatively shallow depth of workings
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5.17 SUMMARY The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the measures are suggested to mitigate any harmful impacts of pollutants like plantation of trees along haul roads, specially near settlements, to help to reduce the impact of dust on the nearby villages; planning transportation routes of mined material so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route; regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation during transportation etc. Some of impacts may be due to increase in the PCU/hr which is 180 PCU/hr. Transportation of sand should be minimized in the morning and evening and cannot be done in night. Access roads will not encroach into the riparian zones. Fugitive emission from vehicle movement will form a layer in leaves thus reducing the gaseous exchange process. The impact on the present noise levels due to mining operations will be restricted to the work zone areas only. The impact on the ambient noise levels will not be felt at the settlement areas due to masking effect with the existing noise levels. There is no drilling and blasting envisaged in the sand mining so there is no impact of vibration due to this project. Hence, the noise levels and vibration impact due to the proposed mining operations on community will be minimal. The soil removed from outside riverbed will be simultaneously utilized for reclamation purpose before shifting in to next hectare area/field. There will be no impact on water environment due to mining in riverbed as well as in the outside riverbed since there is no intersection of water table due to mining activity. There will be no waste water generation from the proposed mining activity except sanitary waste water generation that will be treated in septic tanks and will be used for plantation purpose. The mine worker will generate municipal solid waste of about 18 Kg per day which will have adverse impact on human health. There will be 3 Nos. of garbage provided for domestic waste collection. The 10000 m3 overburden due to mining in outside riverbed will generate pile which will change the topography of the area and divert rain water runoff channel. The mining activities will be done in a systematic manner by maintaining the road infrastructure and vehicle transport which will be protective measure for preserving the topography and drainage in the area. The ownership will not be changed as the land has been taken on contract which will be returned as it is after the contract period is over. No human settlement should be
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 130 (Chapter-5) Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Mining (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals permitted in the lease mining or nearby area. No mining will be carried out during the rainy season to minimize impact on aquatic life. There are 2 species of Schedule I and 6 species of Schedule II are observed during study period hence, for the same conservation plan was prepared and duly submitted to Chief Conservator, Forest, Panchkula, Haryana dated 7/8/2015. Subsequently, a budget of Rs. 8.20 Lakhs has allotted for the conservation of wildlife species. The mining of sand is likely to increase the per capita income of local people by which the socio-economic status of the people will be improved. The local people have been provided with either direct employments or indirect employment such as business, contract works and development work like roads, etc. and other welfare amenities such as medical facilities, conveyance, free education, drinking water supply etc. Except dust generation, there is no source which can show a probability for health related diseases. Regular water sprinkling will be done with sprinkle mounted tankers and dust masks will be provided to the workers. All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at time of appointment and at least once in a year. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance of all employees as per the rules will also be carried out. R&R issues are not involved with this project. As per the point 14 of LoI, the lease holder will deposit 10% of the annual contract money i.e. approx. Rs. 87 Lakhs to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund. This amount will be spent by lease holder for the protection of environment, mineral conservation in the surrounding area of core and buffer zone.
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CHAPTER: 6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
6.0 INTRODUCTION Regular monitoring of the various environmental parameters is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the management programme so that the necessary corrective measures can be taken in case there are some drawbacks in the proposed programme. Since environmental quality parameters at work zone and surrounding area are important for maintaining sound operating practices of the project in conformity with environmental regulations, the post project monitoring work forms part of Environmental Monitoring Program. Environmental Monitoring Program will be implemented once the project activity commences. Environmental Monitoring Program includes: (i) environmental surveillance (ii) analysis and interpretation of data (iii) preparation of reports to support environmental management system and (iv) organizational set up responsible for the implementation of the programme. Environmental Monitoring will be taken up for various environmental components as per conditions stipulated in Environmental Clearance Letter issued by MoEF&CC and Consent to Operate issued by the State Pollution Control Board. Compliance of same will be submitted to respective authorities on regular basis. 6.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL
In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standards, regular monitoring of various environmental components is necessary which will complied as per conditions. For this the lessee M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals has taken decision to formulate an Environment Policy of the mine and constitute an Environmental Management Cell and committed to operate the proposed mine with the objectives mentioned in approved Environment Policy. (Copy of approved Environmental Policy attached as Annexure XV).
6.1.1 Hierarchy to implement Environment Policy
An EHS Manager will be appointed to look after all environmental issues and ensure compliance with Environmental Clearance conditions/SPCB norms. An Assistant Manager and Executive Environment Engineer will be appointed under the EHS Manager. EHS Manager will report to the Lessee directly and discuss the non-compliance if so any. An immediate solution will be arrived to ensure compliance with norms. Environment Policy has been approved by M/s Yodha Mines & Minerals and they assured that the company will comply accordingly.
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MANAGER (EHS)
ASST. MANAGER (ENVIRONMENT)
ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE (1)
HORTICULTURIST (2)
SUPERVISOR (2)
Figure 6.1: Hierarchy of Environment System for Dealing Environmental Issues
6.1.2 Responsibilities for Environmental Management Cell (EMC)
The responsibilities of the EMC include the following:
Environmental Monitoring of the surrounding area Developing the green belt/Plantation Ensuring minimal use of water Proper implementation of pollution control measures Access the risk area
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURE
Monitoring will confirm that commitments are being met. This may take the form of direct measurement and recording of quantitative information, such as amounts and concentrations of discharges and wastes, for measurement against corporate or statutory standards, consent limits or targets. It may also require measurement of ambient environmental quality in the vicinity of a sit using ecological/biological, physical and chemical indicators. Monitoring may include socio-economic interaction, through local liaison activities or even assessment of complaints.
The key aims of environmental monitoring are:
To ensure that results/ conditions are as forecast during the planning stage, and where they are not, to pinpoint the cause and implement action to remedy the situation. To verify the evaluations made during the planning process, in particular with risk and impact assessments and standards and target setting and to measure operational and process efficiency. Monitoring will also be required to meet compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.
Finally, monitoring results provide the basis for auditing, i.e. to identify unexpected changes.
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6.3 MONITORING METHODOLOGIES AND PARAMETERS Table 6.1: Monitoring Methodologies and Parameters Attributes Sampling Measureme Test Procedure A. Air Environment Network Frequency nt Method Meteorology - Wind speed Minimum Regularly in one Mechanical/ Wind direction 1 site season by automatic Dry bulb temperature in the project Weather weather Wet bulb temperature impact area Monitoring station Relative humidity Station Rainfall Pollutants Gravimetric - PM10 method
SO2 EPA Absorption in Modified Potassium Tetra West and Chloromercurate Geake followed by method Colorimetric 9 locations in the Revised estimation using P- project impact National Rosaniline area (Minimum 2 Ambient Air hydrochloride and locations in Quality Formaldehyde (IS: upwind side, Standards 5182 Part - II). NO2 more sites in (NAAQS) vide Arsenite Absorption in dill downwind side / MoEF circular, modified NaOH and then impact zone) dated Jacob and estimated 16.11.2009 Hochheiser colorimetrically with sulphanilamide and N (I-Nepthyle) Ethylene diamine Dihydrochloride and Hydrogen Peroxide (CPCB Method). B. Water Environment pH, Turbidity, Colour, Set of grab Diurnal and As per IS Samples for water Odour, Taste, samples during Season wise 10500- quality should be TDS, Total Hardness, pre and post- collected and Calcium hardness, monsoon for 6 analyzed as per : Magnesium hardness, ground water IS : 2488 (Part 1-5) Chloride, Fluoride, samples and 5 methods for Sulphate, Nitrates, surface water sampling and testing Alkalinity, samples for 10 of Industrial Iron, Copper, Km distance area effluents Manganese, Mercury, Standard methods Cadmium, Selenium, for examination of Arsenic, Cyanide, Lead, water and Zinc, Chromium, wastewater analysis Aluminum, Boron, published by Phenolic compounds American Public
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Health Association.
C. Noise Noise levels at Day & Mine Boundary, Quarterly As per CPCB As per CPCB night time -Leq dB (A) High noise norms norms generating areas within the lease D. Soil pH, Bulk Density, Soil 8 locations in the half yearly As per As per USDA texture, Nitrogen, project impact CSSRI, Method Available Phosphorus, area IISWC Potassium, Calcium, Method Magnesium, Sodium, Electrical Conductivity, Organic Matter, Chloride E. Socioeconomic Network Frequency Measuremen Test Procedure Status t Method Demographic Socio-economic Minimum for Primary data Secondary data from structure survey is based two phases of collection census records, Infrastructure on proportionate, the project through statistical hard resource base stratified and questionnaire books, topo sheets, Economic resource random sampling health records and base method relevant official records available Health status: with Govt. agencies Morbidity pattern Cultural and aesthetic attributes Education Ecological Impact Green Belt Survey Yearly Primary data Secondary data from Development collection. statistical hard Conservation of Wild books, toposheets Life and relevant official records available with Govt. agencies 6.4 MONITORING SCHEDULE Regular Monitoring of all the environmental parameters viz, air, water, noise and soil as per the formulated program based on CPCB and MoEF&CC guidelines will be carried out every year in order to detect any changes from the baseline status
Table 6.2: Monitoring Schedule
S. No. Description Schedule of Monitoring 1. Air Quality Quarterly 2. Water Quality (Surface & Ground Water) Half Yearly 3. Noise Level Quarterly 4. Soil Quality Yearly
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5. Socio-economic Condition Once in 3 Years 6. Plantation Monitoring Once in a season
6.5 LOCATIONS OF MONITORING STATIONS
The location of the monitoring stations was selected on the basis of prevailing micro meteorological conditions of the area like; wind direction & wind speed, relative humidity, temperature. Locations for the post project monitoring will be as under- Table 6.3: Locations of Monitoring Stations S. No. Description Location 1. Ambient Air Quality Lease area, Villages in downwind direction from the Lease Boundary 2. Noise Level Monitoring Lease Boundary, High noise generating areas within the lease boundary 3. Water Level & Quality Nearby Surface & Ground water sources 4. Soil Quality Lease are and villages within the study area.
Reporting Schedule during Operation of Mine After completion of analysis, copies of all the analysis reports will be sent to MoEF Regional Office and SPCB. Copies of the reports will be maintained in the office and will be made available to the concerned inspecting authorities.
6.6 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR MONITORING The cost of the project is Rs. 14.46 Crore and cost for environmental measures will be Rs. 18.0 Lakhs which is to be incurred by the project proponent for undertaking pollution prevention measures during the mining activity is provided in Table 6.4.
Table 6.4 Cost for Environmental Measures S. No. Particulars Amount (Lakhs) 1. Pollution monitoring – Air, Water, Noise 2.0 2. Dust Suppression 5.0 3. Wire fencing at plantation sites 0.5 4. Plantation including maintenance 1.5 5. Rainwater Recharging 2.0 6. Haul road and other roads repair and maintenance 5.0 7. Pre-monsoon and post monsoon survey for sedimentation in 2.0 the river bed Total 18.00
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In addition to the above proposed cost for Environmental Measures an amount of Re. 1 per ton of production per year will be kept under the head of revenue expenditure for Environment Protection Measure which will cater to the requirement of obtaining Air, Water consents from SPCB, Plantation programme, Environment monitoring etc. “In addition to this under the head of CSR an amount of Rs. 20.0 Lakhs will be kept progressively every year to cater to the felt needs of the adjacent villages.
6.7 SUMMARY In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standards, regular monitoring of various environmental components is necessary which will complied as per conditions. For this the lessee M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals has taken decision to formulate an Environment Policy of the mine and constitute an Environmental Management Cell and committed to operate the proposed mine with the objectives mentioned in approved Environment Policy. EMP may also require measurement of ambient environmental quality in the vicinity of a sit using ecological/biological, physical and chemical indicators. Monitoring may include socio-economic interaction, through local liaison activities or even assessment of complaints. Regular Monitoring of all the environmental parameters viz., air, water, noise and soil as per the formulated program based on CPCB and MoEF&CC guidelines will be carried out every year. The location of the monitoring stations was selected on the basis of prevailing micro meteorological conditions of the area like; wind direction and wind speed, relative humidity, temperature. A budget of Rs. 18.0 Lakhs to be incurred by the project proponent for undertaking pollution prevention measures during the mining activity.
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7.1 PUBLIC CONSULTATION Public hearing is very significant part of the process of public participation envisaged under the guidelines issued by MoEF&CC, Government of India. It facilitates involvement of all the stake holders of the project which is essential for ensuring smooth running of project and benefitting all sections of society in the process of economic development of the region. The public hearing of sand mining project viz. ‘Mining of Sand Minor Mineral in the Mines of “Jainpur-2 Sand Unit” with production capacity of 16,00,000 TPA of sand by M/s. Yodha Mines and Minerals at Tehsil and District Sonipat, Haryana’ was conducted on 30.09.2015 at 10:00 am at Mine Site in village-Jainpur. The date of approval of Public Hearing minutes is 14.10.2015.
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7.1.2 Photographs of Public Hearing
Banner for Public Hearing
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Members of SPCB, Haryana for Public Hearing
Local Public present for Public Hearing
7.1.3 Minutes of Public Hearing
Proceeding of public consultation ( minutes of meetings) of M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals for mining of river sand (Minor Mineral) at village Jainpur, Tehsil and District- Sonipat for lease area 44.40 Ha. on 30.09.2015 at mine site Jainpur.
Approved proceeding of public consultation is attached as Annexure XVI.
Table 7.1 Action Plan of the issues raised during Public Hearing and reply given by Project Proponent
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Name and S. Address of Question Reply Action Plan Fund Allocation No. Respondent 1. Sh. Vinod He welcomed all the officers of Environment consultant replied As per clause 14 of LOI, Rs. 87 Lakhs per year will public hearing committee that keeping in view of the 10% of the contract money be deposited by lease holder Tyagi officers to include the previous grievances of the i.e. Rs. 87 Lakhs per year along with the monthly R/O Village- stockholder of nearby villages villagers, the Mining Dept. of will be deposited by lease instalments in mining in this public hearing process to Haryana Govt. first time made holder along with the department towards the Jainpur raise their grievances. He amendment in their Minor monthly instalments in ‘Mines & Mineral submitted that there are four Mineral Concession Rule, June mining department towards Development, Restoration & public grievances/suggestions 2012 and lease the ‘Mines & Mineral Rehabilitation fund’ regarding this mining process : holder/contractor will deposit Development, Restoration 10% of the due contract & Rehabilitation fund’. money along with the monthly installment towards the ‘Mines & Mineral Development, Restoration & Rehabilitation fund’. This condition is also incorporated in Letter of Intent (LOI) granted by Mining Dept. The contract of this project is for Rs. 08 Crores 70 Lakhs. Hence, the contractor will deposit Rs. 87 Lakhs per year in this ‘Mines & Mineral Development, Restoration & Rehabilitation fund’ to the Mining Dept.
A. The previous contractor of The consultant replied that this The mining will be done up A budget of Rs. 87 Lakhs per sand mining M/s SS & project contractor is not to a depth of 3 m and also in year is available for Company excavated the responsible for the violation systematic and scientific protection of environment of sand in River bed more than committed earlier. However, way according to the nearby area as per the permissible limit of 3.0 they will do the mining only up Mining Plan Approved by requirement. m due to which about 1.5 to 3.0 m in the River bed and the department of Mines &
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acre agriculture land nearby will not violet this condition at geology Department, riverbed eroded badly in any stage for the safety of Haryana Government and rainy season and caused nearby land of River bed. he will not violet this damage to their permissible limit at any land/property. He suggested stage for the safety of that the contractor should nearby land of River bed. not do the mining in River In case if there will be any bed beyond 3.0 m of damage occur, lease holder Permissible Limit. will compensate to affected person from Mines & Mineral Development, Restoration & Rehabilitation fund’ i.e Rs 87 Lakhs per year with consultation to officers of District Administration, Sonipat.
B. He also suggested that the The Project Proponent and the The letter of intent (LoI) has --- mining should not be done environment consultant replied been issued by the Director within 50-60 m of outer that they will do mining only of Mines and Geology boundary of River bed as within the allotted Khasra No. Department, Haryana vide the adjoining land is of of riverbed. No mining zone Memo no. Zamindars and this will i.e. Buffer Zone of 7.5 m is DMG/Hy/Cont/Jainpur- create problem during rainy already provided for the safety 2/2015/855 dated season. of nearby land. 09.03.2015 in favor of Yodha Mines and Minerals for mining of sand for 9 years, so the mining will be done only on allotted Khasra No. of riverbed and outside riverbed. No mining zone i.e. buffer zone of 7.5 m within lease area is already provided for the safety of nearby land.
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C. He suggested that long time Additional Deputy The lease holder will Budget of Rs. 2.0 Lakhs will back when he was in the Commissioner, Sonipat replied comply the terms and be provided for plantation. childhood age he observed that necessary instruction will conditions of LoI clause No. A budget of Rs. 87 Lakhs per that the previous contractor be issued to the Irrigation xxiv a & b for safety of year as Mines & Mineral unscientifically mined the Deptt. to take care in this river bed, structure and Development, Restoration & river bed near the Tikola regard so that there should not adjoining land which are as Rehabilitation fund’ is bund which caused the be any erosion of nearby land follows: available in this regard. erosion of nearby land of of this River bed mining (a) No mining would be River bed. He suggested that project. He also assured that permissible in a riverbed there should be 3-4 stone apart from this public hearing, upto a distance of five times studs at different intervals in the villagers are always free to of the span of a bridge River bed to avoid erosion of come in his office any time to structure on up-stream and the nearby land. This work redress their grievances in this ten times of such bridge should be done either by the regards. structure on downstream Irrigation Deptt. of Haryana side, subject to a minimum or the contractor of this of 250 meters on the project. upstream side and 500 meters to the downstream side. (b) There shall be maintained an unmined block of 50 meters width after every block of 1000 meters over which mining will be undertaken or at such distance as may be directed by the director or any officer authorized by him. Proper precautions and measures will be taken to control erosion due to the mining activity which are as follows: i. Mining is to be done
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leaving safety barrier on both sides and maximum barrier will be on concave side of river preferably the flow channel (excavation void created) will be kept straight so as to help avoid erosion as side cutting. ii. Vegetation will be done on uncovered soil.
Other demand: He asked that The contractor has already The lease holder assured Lease holder has proposed the mineral loaded vehicles assured in this regard not to that Mineral loaded trucks Rs. 5.0 Lakhs per annum for will not be transported inside transport the mineral from always covered with the repairing and the village road for the safety inside the village road for the tarpaulin sheet and ply with maintenance of haul road. of the villagers. safety of villagers. low speed on haul road and A budget of Rs. 87 Lakhs per not to ply during opening year is also available as and closing time of school Mines & Mineral to avoid any accident Development, Restoration & To avoid any kind of Rehabilitation fund’ and accidents Lease holder required amount may be ensured to repair and released from this fund. maintain the haul roads which are connected to mine lease area.
D. He questioned that he has 13 The project proponent assured For the social, community Budget of Rs. 20.0 Lakhs is acre land in this village and that the sand will be given to purposes of village and for provided for CSR activity. if the contractor excavate the poor landless villagers for poor landless villagers, the Fund detail are as follows: minerals from this land after construction of their own lease holder assured to Sr. Description Amount (in No. lacs) mutual settlement with me, I house and also for community, provide sand at 1. Health check up 3.0 will get the sand free of cost development works in concessional rates after camps for my personal use but how concessional rates after consulatation with village 2. Surveillance 2.0 programme of the contractor will help poor consultation with village panchayat the workers
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landless villagers, if they panchayat. The lease holder also 3. Insurance cover 4.0 of workers construct their house in the The environment consultant proposed a budget Rs. 20 4. Assistance to 2.5 local schools, village and also how the replied that a budget of Rs 20 Lakhs for CSR activities scholarship to contractor will help for the Lakhs is also provided by the which includes Rs. 4.0 students 5. Sanitations and 4.0 development and community project proponent for the CSR Lakhs drinking water drinking water work of village, whether the activity in which the Drinking facilities for the villagers facilities 6. Vocational 2. 5 contractor will assure to help water for the villagers will also will also be supplied along training to in this regard? be supplied along with other with other activites. persons for income activities. generation 7. Assistance to self 2.0 help groups Total 20.00 In addition to the above there is a budget Rs. 87 Lakh per year also available as per requirement.
E. He suggested that there is a Additional Deputy In this matter action is to be -- dispute of demarcation of Commissioner, Sonipat agreed taken from Mining Dept. boundaries between Haryana with this suggestion and Sonipat (Haryana) as well and Utter Pradesh since long assured to get demarcation of as DC Sonipat and revenue back and to sort out this Riverbed boundary of U.P. and officers of this district. dispute the officers of Haryana state in the presence District Administration of Revenue officers of both Sonipat fix the big 3-4 No. states and this survey will be visible boundary pillars on conducted with the total the state boundary of stations. If required the help Riverbed of Haryana and will also be taken from the U.P. Survey of India. After the demarcation tall visible fixed pillars will be installed for the clarity of the boundaries of two states. 2. Sh. Raj He questioned that I have the Environment consultant Detailed action plan has Already given in point 1, same questions/ grievance as answered that in this regard already been given in reply above. Kumar mentioned by the Sh. Vinod detailed reply has already been no. 1. R/O Village- Tyagi R/O Village- Jainpur given by the Project proponent,
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Jainpur Environment consultant and the Officers of District Administration i.e., Additional Deputy Commissioner Sonipat and Assistant Mining Engineer Sonipat. Sh. Raj Kumar was satisfied with the reply/ assurance given by the above. The Public consultation ended with vote of thanks to the chairperson, members and villagers by regional officer, Haryana State Pollution Control Board Sonipat.
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All types of industries face certain types of hazards which can disrupt normal activities abruptly. Similar river bed mines also have risks which need to be addressed for which a disaster management plan has been formulated with an aim of taking precautionary steps to avert disasters and also take such action after disaster which limits the damage to minimum. In the sections below, the identification of various hazards, probable risks during the operational phase of the mining, maximum credible accident analysis and consequences analysis are addressed either qualitatively or quantitatively. Risk assessments will help mine operators to identify high, medium and low risk levels. This is a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000. Risk assessments will help to priorities the risks and provide information on the need to safely control the risks. In this way, mine owners and operators will be able to implement safety improvements. The following natural/industrial problem may be encountered during the mining operation. Inundation: Filling of the mine pit due to excessive rains Slope failures at the mine faces or stacks Accident due to fire (in forested areas) As per proposal made under the mining plan the area will be developed by means of opencast mining method. Extraction of minerals is to be carried out by mechanized as well as mechanized mining means. Water table will not be touched during the mining process. No high risk accidents like landslides, subsidence flood etc have been apprehended. 7.2.1 Risks due to Inundation Mining will be done during the non-monsoon periods (October-June); therefore problem of inundation is not likely to happen. 7.2.2 Risks Due to Failure of Pit Slope In order to allay dangers due to open cast slope failure, final pit, slope stability estimations will be made for the existing mines. Determining the factor of safety, the slopes should be monitored at regular intervals to check for any possible failure. 7.2.3 Risks due to Failure of Waste Dumps During extraction of sand from mining areas silt and clay will also be removed in form of waste materials. The excavated silt and clay will be used for backfilling of the pits. Therefore there is no risk associated with failure of waste dumps. 7.2.4 Risks of Accidents due to Trucks and Dumpers Identifying the hazards that come along with the presence of vehicles at the workplace (e.g. reversing operations, loading) can cause harm if not properly handled. Among some of the factors that may make vehicle accidents more likely are:
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 147 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Rough access roads Time pressure Inadequate brakes (Possibly from lack of maintenance) Carelessly parked vehicles (e.g. being parked on a slope without being adequately secured) Unsafe coupling and uncoupling of trailers, and Untrained drivers Overturning vehicles To avoid such instances we will talk to the workers and their representatives and will involve them in the risk assessment process and tell them what to do, to reduce risk. All transportation within the mine lease area should be carried out directly under the supervision and control of management. The vehicles will be maintained in good working condition and checked thoroughly at least once a month by the competent person authorized for the purpose by the management. Road signs will be provided at each and every turning point up to the main road (wherever required) To avoid danger while reversing the vehicles especially at working place/loading points, stopper should be posted to properly guide reversing/spotting operating. Only trained drivers will be hired.
7.3 DISASTERS AND ITS MANAGEMENT Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards to both the employees and the public at large. A worker in a mine will be able to work under conditions, which are adequately safe and healthy. At the same time the environmental conditions also will not impair his working efficiency. This is possible only when there is adequate safety in mines. Hence mine safety is one of the most essential aspects of any working mine. The safety of the mine and the employees is taken care of by the Mines Act 1952, which is well defined with laid down procedure to ensure safety and constantly monitored and supervised by Directorate General of Mines Safety and Department of Mines, State Government. 7.3.1 Identification of Hazards There are various factors, which can create disaster in sand mine. These hazards are as follows: a) Inundation / Flooding. b) Quick Sand Condition. c) Drowning. d) Accident due to vehicular movement. e) Accident during sand loading, transporting and dumping.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 148 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals The mining activity has several disaster prone areas. A check list depicting likely disaster/risk events due to the sand mining activity is presented in Table 7.2 and identification network for hazards are depicted in Figure 7.1. Accidents occur due to negligence, poor workmanship and unskilled persons. Table 7.2.: Check List for Likely Risks in Sand Mines S. No. Activities Human Risk Ecological Risk Probability of Consequence Risk level Land Air Water Occurrence 1. Sand Loading Possible Critical 6 0 0 0 2. Sand Transport Possible Critical 6 0 0 0 3. Sand Dumping and Possible Critical 6 0 1 0 Storage 4. Inundation/Flooding Possible Minor 3 1 0 0 5. Quick Sand Condition Possible Minor 3 0 0 0 6. Drowning Possible Critical 4 0 0 0 7. Vehicular Movement High Critical 8 1 2 0 7.3.2 Sand Loading The sand is loaded in the trucks using hand shovels and back-hoe. There are possibilities of injury in the hands during loading with shovels and staying under bucket movement. i. There are possibilities that the workers standing on the other side of loading may get injury due to over thrown sands with pebbles. ii. There are possibilities of workers getting injured during opening of side covers of the trucks to facilitate sand loading. iii. There are possibilities of riverbank collapse due to close proximity of sand extraction. iv. There are chances of falling of cattle/children into sand pit in river bed-- instances of death due to fall in such pits were reported from other areas to the Department of Mines. v. Chance of workers getting injured due to improper balancing of truck while loading. 7.3.3 Sand Transport The sands loaded in 25 Tons trucks are being sent to the collieries through public roads. i. All possibilities of road accidents are possible. ii. Accident may also occur during movement in the mine (sand dunes). iii. There are possibilities that due to overloading, some pebbles or big boulder may injure the passerby public 7.3.4 Sand Dumping and Storage i. There are possibilities of the trucks rolling/ sliding down the sand bunker during dumping operation. ii. The dumper /trucks may cause injury to the workers working near the stowing plant. iii. Dumping the sand in an empty sand bunker may cause injury to the stowing operator if the bunker chute is in open condition.
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Figure 7.1: Identification of Hazards in Mines.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 150 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals iv. Dumping the sand in an empty sand bunker may cause burying the stowing machineries if the bunker chute is in open condition. 7.3.5 Heavy Machinery Most of the accidents occur during transportation by dumpers, trucks and other heavy vehicles and are often attributable to mechanical failures, in which the factor of human errors cannot be ruled out. 7.3.6 Inundation / Flooding i. The possibility of inundation/flooding of the sand mines are very high during monsoon or during heavy rains in lean season as the mine area lies over the sand dunes of a riverbed. ii. There are dangers to the trucks and other machineries due to flooding. iii. There are dangers to the workers working in the sand dunes. Inundation or flooding is expected and beneficial for these sand mines as during this time only the sand reserve gets replenished. 7.3.7 Quick Sand Condition i. This condition occurs when the working crosses the water table at a certain depth and the permeability of the strata is very high. ii. This condition occurs when the effective stress in the sand becomes zero due to influx of water i.e., i
= icr = ϒ’/ϒw; where i = Hydraulic gradient, icr = Critical Hydraulic gradient, ϒ = submerged unit weight, ϒw = unit weight of water. iii. This creates danger condition to the trucks and other machineries plying over the sand dunes. 7.3.8 Drowning There are possibilities of drowning in the deeper part of the river. However safety jackets, floating tube will be kept at the site office to prevent any mishap. 7.3.9 Mitigation of Hazards 7.3.9.1 Measures to Prevent Accidents during Sand Loading. i. The trucks will be brought to a level so that the sand loading operation suits to the ergonomic condition of the workers and the back-hoe. ii. The loading will be done from one side of the truck only. iii. The workers will be provided with gloves and safety shoes during loading. iv. Opening of the side covers (pattas) will be done carefully and with warning to prevent injury to the loaders. v. No sand will be collected within 7.5m from bank, especially from outer bank of the meandering river. Safe clearance will be mainly determined by the height of the river bank and thickness of sand to be extracted from the close vicinity of that bank. vi. Ponding in the river bed shall not be allowed.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 151 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals vii. Operations during daylight only. viii. No foreign material (garbages) will be allowed to remain/spill in river bed and catchment area, or no pits/pockets are allowed to be filled with such material. ix. Stockpiling of harvested sand on the river bank will be avoided. x. For particular operations, approaching river bed from both the banks will be avoided. xi. Digging outside river bank within 500m for pit sand and gravel, and also taking anything from that zone for construction of access ramps, will be strictly prohibited. 7.3.9.2 Measures to Prevent Accidents during Sand Transportation. i. All transportation within the main working will be carried out directly under the supervision and control of the management. ii. The Vehicles must be maintained in good repairs and checked thoroughly at least once a week by the competent person authorized for the purpose by the Management. iii. Road signs will be provided at each and every turning point especially for the guidance of the drivers at the evening/night. iv. To avoid danger while reversing the trackless vehicles especially at the embanKment and tipping points, all workers will be removed from all areas for reversing of lorries, and the vehicle will have audio-visual alarm during reversing. v. A statutory provision of the fences, constant education, training etc. will go along way in reducing the incidents of such accidents. vi. Generally, overloading will not be permitted. Big boulders will not be loaded. This is unsafe and may damage equipment and stowing bunker. vii. The truck will be covered and maintained to prevent any spillage. viii. The maximum permissible speed limit will be ensured. ix. The truck drivers will have proper driving license. 7.3.9.3 Safety Features Required in Tippers/Trucks a) Exhaust/ Retard Brake: Required as per DGMS circular 02 of 2004. b) Propeller shaft guard: Propeller shaft guard as per DGMS circular 10 of 1999. c) Tail gate protection: Protection of cabin against collision either by head to head or head to tail. d) Limiting speed device: To ensure speed limits as decided by management. The device may be Electronic or mechanical type speed governors. e) Reverse gear for audio-visual alarm: The audio-visual alarm provided for equipments will confirm to DGMS (Tech.) Tests to be carried out on the audio-visual alarm and certificates shall be issued to user industries.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 152 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals f) Provision of two brakes: One of brakes shall be fail safe and for details refer DGMS circular 09 of 1999. g) Body lifting position locking arrangement: A hooter along with an indication may be provided to show the body is lifted. h) Fire suppression System: Semi-automatic fire suppression system. For details refer DGMS circular 10 of 2004. The fire suppression system shall be a factory fitment. i) Blind spot mirror: Better view of front blind spot by operator. j) Retro reflective reflectors on all sides: For visibility of truck during night k) Seat belt reminder: To alert operator for using the seat belt l) Proximity warning device: To alert operator m) Rear Vision System: For assisting operator to have back view during reversing n) Auto dipping System: To reduce glaring of eyes of operator during night o) Load Indicator and Recorder: Enables management to detect and prevent over loading. p) Global Positioning system: To prevent illegal transport and selling of sand, restricting short-cut routes other than stipulated routes and computerized monitoring. It is the responsibility of the Project Proponent (Tata Steel) to mention these terms and conditions in the tender document. 7.3.9.4 Measures to Prevent Accidents during Sand Dumping and Storage i. The Stowing Sand bunkers will be covered by steel grizzly (netting) to prevent inadvertent fall of human being or the vehicles during dumping operation. ii. The dumping will be done only when the chute of the sand bunker is in closed condition or partially filled. iii. The vehicles/trucks will not be brought over the grizzly. iv. There will be a duly constructed berm made up of concrete or other material to prevent the rear wheels come/roll over the grizzly of sand bunker. v. Dozers are used near the sand bunkers to maintain the safety bern and to push material over the edge as required. vi. The dumping operation will be done under strict supervision. 7.3.9.5 Measures to Prevent Accidents due to Trucks/ Dumpers etc. i. All transportation within applied mining lease working will be carried out directly under the supervision and control of the management. ii. The vehicles will be maintained in good condition and checked thoroughly at least once a month by the competent person authorized for the purpose by the management. iii. Road signs will be provided at each and every turning point up to the main road (wherever required).
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 153 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals iv. To avoid danger while reversing the equipment’s/ vehicles especially at the working place / loading points, stopper will be posted to properly guide reversing/ spotting operating, otherwise no person will be there within 10 Km radius of machine. v. A statutory provision of the fences, constant education, training etc. will go a long way in reducing the incidents of such accidents. vi. Regular training will be provided to the operators by the Company or the Contractors. 7.3.9.6 Measures to Prevent Dangerous Incidents during Inundation/Flooding i. Inundation or flooding is expected and beneficial for these sand mines as during this time only the sand reserve gets replenished. ii. During monsoon months and heavy rains the sand mining operations are ceased. iii. The Trucks and other vehicle plying over the dunes will be kept on the river banks beyond HFL. iv. The workers are not allowed to go over the dunes during heavy rains. v. There will be mechanism/warning system of heavy rains and discharges from the upstream dams. 7.3.9.7 Measures to Prevent Quick Sand Condition i. The only way to avoid quick sand condition is by avoiding sand lifting below water table. ii. The critical hydraulic gradient (icr) will be maintained at less than 1 to prevent high artesian pressure in a coarse sand area. iii. At least 0.5m sand bed will be left in-situ while harvesting sand from riverbed. 7.3.9.8 Measures to Prevent Drowning i. The sand mining will be done under strict supervision. ii. The workers are not allowed to go to the deeper areas of the rivers. iii. The workers are not allowed to fish in the river during working hours. iv. In case it is required to cross the river, it is done under strict supervision and over the shallow area using life lines. v. Few life jackets, inflated tubes will be kept near the mine site. 7.3.10 Training and Human Resources Development i. Appointment and delegating qualified and experienced personnel in various disciplines. ii. Adequate training/refresher training will be provided to the supervisors, workers keeping in view provisions of Mines Vocational Training Rules, 1966; Mine Rules, 1955, Mines Rescue Rules, 1985. iii. Personnel who have to operate and maintain HEMM, Trucks etc are to be trained under the guidance of the manufacturers and as per provisions of DGMS Circular Technical 1/1989 regarding accidents in opencast mines. Recommendation of Seventh Conference on Safety in Mines on “Safety in Open Cast Mining”, “Traffic Rules and Procedures”, “Mobile equipments and Highway Delivery Vehicles”, “Operations and Operator Training” and other related circulars.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 154 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals iv. The training of mine personnel shall be provided regularly with respect to environmental protection. v. Special courses for employees will be arranged for afforestation, revegetation, reclamation, health hazards (identification), malaria eradication, HIV prevention etc in the training centre of the company.
7.4 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS Dry-pit mining by open cast method involves dust generation by excavation, loading and transportation of mineral. At site, during excavation and loading activity, dust is main pollutant which affects the health of workers whereas environmental and climatic conditions also generate the health problems. Addressing the occupational health hazard means gaining an understanding of the source (its location and magnitude or concentration), identifying an exposure pathway (e.g. a means to get it in contact with someone), and determination of likely a receptor (someone receiving the stuff that is migrating). Occupational hazard due to sand mining mainly comes under the physical hazards. Possible physical hazards are as below mention:
7.4.1 Physical Hazards Due To Mining Operations Following health related hazards were indentified due to riverbed sand mining operations to the workers: a) Light: The workers may be exposed to the risk of poor illumination or excessive brightness. The effects are eye strain, headache, eye pain and lachrymation, congestion around the cornea and eye fatigue. b) Heat and Humidity: The most common physical hazard is heat. The direct effects of heat exposure are burns, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heat cramps; the indirect effects are decreased efficiency, increased fatigue and enhanced accident rates. Heat and humidity are encountered in hot and humid condition when temperatures and air temperatures increase in summer time up to 480C or above in the river bed mining area. c) Eye Irritation: During the high windy days in summer the sand could be the problems for eyes like itching and watering of eyes. d) Respiratory Problems: Large amounts of dust in air can be a health hazard, exacerbating respiratory disorders such as asthma and irritating the lungs and bronchial passages. e) Noise Induced Hearing Loss: Machinery is the main source of noise pollution at the mine site.
7.4.2 Medical Examination Schedule To minimize the health impacts PPE like dust masks, ear plugs/ muffs and other equipments will be provided for use by the work personnel. All workers will be subjected to Initial Medical Examination as per Mines Rule 1955 at the time of appointment. Periodical Medical Examination will be conducted at
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least once in five years. Medical camps will be organized. The detail of health check up and periodical medical examination schedule is given below. Table 7.3: Medical Examination Schedule S. No Activities 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year 1. Initial Medical Examination (Mine Workers) A. Physical Check -up - - - - B. Psychological Test - - - - C. Audiometric Test - - - - D. Respiratory Test 2. Periodical Medical Examination (Mine Workers) A. Physical Check -up - B. Audiometric Test - C. Eye Check -up - D. Respiratory Test - 3. Medical Camp (Mine Workers - and Nearby Villagers 4. Training (Mine Workers)
Note: Medical Follow Ups Work force will be divided into three targeted groups age wise as follows: Age Group PME as per Mine Rule 1955 Special Examination Less than 25 years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies Between 25 to 40 Years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies Above 40 years Once in a Three Years In case of emergencies
7.5 CONSERVATION PLAN FOR SCHEDULED FAUNA IN THE STUDY AREA 7.5.1 Introduction Conservation and management are two words sometimes used as synonyms and sometimes with different meanings. Generally speaking wild life conservation is regarded as the antithesis to economic development. However, according to IUCN the term conservation should be interpreted as management of the biosphere and the components of its eco-systems for human use in order to derive the greatest sustainable benefits for the present generation while maintaining their potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations. Wildlife management is the application of scientific knowledge and technical skills to protect, conserve, limit, enhance, or create wildlife habitat. Wildlife management also includes implementing laws regulating the use, kinds and amounts of wildlife, people can harvest. Laws that protect existing habitat are also wildlife management tools. A detailed Conservation Plan is prepared and the same has been submitted to the office of Chief Wild Life Warden, Panchkula, Haryana. The copy of receipt for submission of Conservation Plan has been enclosed as Annexure-XVII.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 156 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals 7.5.2 Decline of Wildlife Biological evolution on earth is associated with extinction of older species and descent of new species but the disappearance of species from the surface of the earth has speeded up 1000 to 10,000 times as compared to the natural disappearance, due to destructive activities of man. Important reasons for decline of wildlife are: 1. Fragmentation, degradation and loss of habitat. 2. Hunting and poaching. 3. Man animal conflict. 4. Pollution. 7.5.3 Scheduled Fauna in the Study Area A detailed biological survey of the core zone and buffer zone (10 Km radius from periphery of the mine site) was carried out giving details of flora and fauna. Following fauna observed during study period which belongs to Schedule I and II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: TABLE 7.4: List of Schedule –I and II Fauna Observed During the Study S.No. Scientific Name Local Name WPA, 1972 IUCN Category CITES 1. Pavo cristatus Indian Peafowl Schedule I Least Concern ver 3.1 Not listed 2. Varanus Common Schedule I Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix I bengalensis* Indian monitor 3. Canis aureus* Jackal Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix II 4. Herpestes Common Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix III edwardsi Mongoose 5. Rhesus macaque Monkey Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Not listed 6. Felis chaus Jungle Cat Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix II 7. Naja naja Indian Cobra Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix II 8. Vipera/Daboia Russell’s Viper Schedule II Least Concern ver 3.1 Appendix III russelli *Secondary information provided by villagers; not seen directly. 7.5.4 SPECIES WISE SPECIFIC CONSERVATION MEASURES 7.5.4.1 Indian Peafowl (Peacock) Zoological name–Pavo cristatus Peacock or Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is a very familiar bird and also recognized as National Bird of India Asiatic peafowl like the Indian Blue Peafowl and especially the Green Peafowl occupy a similar niche as the roadrunners, secretary bird and seriema. All of these birds hunt for small animals including arthropods on the ground and tall grass and minnows in shallow streams. Because of human encroachment into their natural territories, peafowl and humans have come into increasing contact. Because of their natural beauty some are reluctant to classify the birds as pests, but their presence can be disturbing.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 157 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals CLASSIFICATION Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Genus: Pavo Species: Pavo cristatus Vernacular name: Mor or Peacock Conservation Status
IUCN: Others (LC) ver. 3.1 IWPA: Schedule I. CITES: Not listed. Geographical Distribution: Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka. Many feral populations exist throughout the world. Description of Pavo cristatus: The male, known as a peacock, is a large bird with a length from bill to tail of 100 to 115 cm (40 to 46 inches) and to the end of a fully grown train as much as 195 to 225 cm (78 to 90 inches) and weigh 4–6 kg (8.8–13.2 lbs). The females, or peahens, are smaller at around 95 cm (38 inches) in length and weigh 2.75–4 kg (6–8.8 lbs). Indian Peafowl are among the largest and heaviest representatives of the Phasianidae family. Their size, colour and shape of crest make them unmistakable within their native distribution range. The male is metallic blue on the crown, the feathers of the head being short and curled. The fan-shaped crest on the head is made of feathers with bare black shafts and tipped with bluish-green webbing. A white stripe above the eye and a crescent shaped white patch below the eye are formed by bare white skin. The sides of the head have iridescent greenish blue feathers. The back has scaly bronze-green feathers with black and copper markings. The scapular and the wings are buff and barred in black, the primaries are chestnut and the secondary are black. The tail is dark brown and the train is made up of elongated upper tail coverts (more than 200 feathers, the actual tail has only 20 feathers) and nearly all of these feathers end with an elaborate eye-spot. A few of the outer feathers lack the spot and end in a crescent shaped black tip. The underside is dark glossy green shading into blackish
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 158 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals under the tail. The thighs are buff colored. The male has a spur on the leg above the hind toe. Peacocks are polygamous and the breeding season is spread out but appears to be dependent on the rains. Several males may congregate at a leek site and these males are often closely related. Males at leek appear to maintain small territories next to each other and they allow females to visit them and make no attempt to guard harems. Females do not appear to favour specific males. Peafowl are omnivorous and eat seeds, insects, fruits and reptiles. A large percentage of their food is made up of the fallen berries. Around cultivated areas, peafowl feed on a wide range of crops such as groundnut, tomato, paddy, etc. Around human habitations, they feed on a variety of food scraps. In the countryside, it is particularly partial to crops and garden plants. Habitat: The Indian Peafowl is found mainly on the ground in open scrub forest or on land under cultivation where they forage for berries, grains but will also prey on snakes, lizards and small rodents. Their loud calls make them easy to detect and in forest areas often indicate the presence of a predator such as a tiger. They forage on the ground in small groups and will usually try to escape on foot through undergrowth and avoid flying, though they will fly into tall trees to roost. The bird has a celebrated status in Indian mythology and hence protected culturally in India. The Indian Peafowl is listed as Least Concern by IUCN. Peafowl Behavior Peacocks are gregarious by nature. In the breeding season they are usually seen in small parties of one male with three to five females whereas in the non breeding season they remain in separate parties of adult males and females with juveniles. Peacocks roost in tall trees and emerge from the dense thickets to feed in fields and openings in forests and fields. Life Cycle Voice/Call: Kee-ow, Kee-ow, Kee-ow, Ka-an, Ka-an, Ka-an, Kok-kok, Kok-kok, cain-kok Breeding: April-September. Nest site: On ground in undergrowth (wild), on buildings by semi-feral birds in villages. Life Span: The life expectancy is about 10-15 years. Food Habit: Peacocks are ground feeders. Indian peafowl’s do most of their foraging early in the morning and shortly before sunset. They retreat to the shade and security of the trees for the hottest portion of the day. They make a meal of grains, berries drupes wild figs and some cultivated crops. They can also eat insect’s small reptiles and small mammals. Relationship with Man The great beauty and popularity of the Indian Peafowl has ensured its protection throughout its native ranges. It is a National bird of India. The peafowl is prominent in the mythology and folklore of the Indian people. The Hindus consider the bird to be sacred because of its association with Lord Krishna
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 159 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals who used to wear its feather as crown (Mor Mokut). It is also associated with the God Kartikeya, son of the Lord Shiva and Parvati and brother of Lord Ganesh. It is Vaahan (transport) of Lord Kartikeya. This long and close association with humans has proven the peafowl’s adaptability to human altered landscapes. In villages where it is protected it becomes quite tame, but is very shy and secretive where hunted. In the buffer area of mine site peacock is generally protected by the local people. Threats in the Study Area: No perceptible threats were identified in the villages surveyed. Village residents are against hunting or poaching of the peafowl, due to culture and mythology reasons. Adult peafowl can usually escape ground predators by flying into trees. a) Foraging in groups provides some safety as there are more eyes to look out for predators. b) Habitat loss, specially the shortage of tall trees in and around the villages for roosting and for providing shade during hot summer months. c) Shortage of drinking water for the birds during the hot summer days. d) Casualties caused by eating chemically treated agricultural crop seeds. e) Illegal hunting by some communities. Conservation through Habitat Improvement and Awareness: Habitat improvement programme will be undertaken through plantation of suitable tree species in the surrounding villages. While selecting the tree/ shrub species care will be provided for beery plants which attract these birds. During summer period, villagers will be encouraged to use the old earthen pots to fill with water for drinking these birds. Summer is the time when these. Birds are facing shortage of feeds; there by supplying the feed like Bajri, Juwar, Maize to the identified villages will suffix the problem of food shortage. The proponent can directly supply these feed to the villages directly or by funding to the NGOs active in this mission. Feeding and Watering Arrangement: Artificial water holes will be created along the natural drained nallahs which can sufficient drinking water up to summer of the region. An anicut and open wall will be created by the company as their community development programme involving the local panchayats in this work. Proposition for the suitable place to increase population of birds near plant nursery and office plantation will help. Provision for artificial nests, feeding trays and water troughs is under consideration. To support furgivorous birds, artificial feed like wild fruits and vegetables will be provided. Direct and indirect approach is required to provide effective conservation, which is recommended as under: i) Increasing the tree cover in the buffer area for shelter and roosting of peacocks. This will be achieved by planting of tree groves (a group of trees that grow close together, generally without many bushes or other plants) in buffer area. Some local species such as Neem, Siris, Amaltash, Ardu, Shesham, Dhak, Peepal tree etc. will be plant. Planting of tree groves in school compounds in the villages of buffers area will be plant as per the plantation programme.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 160 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals ii) By conducting awareness programmes (community and school level) for conservation of peacocks in the area and also through organizing competitions during Wildlife Week and Van Mahotsave celebrations. iii) Some provision of rewards to informers for the control of poaching and illegal trade in wildlife. iv) Carrying out census and research projects to know the potential threats and population status of the species. v) Provision of veterinary care and cages for injured or sick or deformed birds. vi) Suggest strategies to minimize negative impacts of changing environment in nearby area of peacock populations and to promote conservation of peacock habitats. vii) Another way to help preserve the endangered species is to create society dedicated to ecological ethics. All the conservation measures will be implemented with the help of and in the consultation of the district forest department, Sonepat. viii) With the objective of effectively protecting the wild life and to control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives, the Government of India enacted Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972. The Act was amended in January 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the Act have been made more stringent. The proponent has proposed a sum of Rs 90,000/- for the Peacock conservation plan under the following heads: Table 7.5: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Peacock S.No. Activity Cost (Rs.) 1. Plantation 5,000 Trees (including in Plantation 75,000/- @ 15/- per plant Program of Mining). 2. Small water tank or Tankar–6 in number @ 2000/- 12,000/- per tank. 3. 3 cash prizes @ 1000 in a year will be awarded to the 3,000/- informer of poachers. Total 90,000/-
7.5.4.2. Common Indian Monitor (Varanus bengalensis) The name of Monitor bestowed upon these creatures has a curious origin, owing to a ridiculous etymological mistake. The Arabic term for lizard is Ouaran. This has been wrongly taken to mean warning lizard, hence the Latin word Monitor. Geographical Distribution: Although called the Bengal Monitor, this species is among the most widely distributed of varanid lizards. It is found in river valleys in eastern Iran, Afghanistan, western Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata
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IUCN: Least Concern ver 3.1 IWPA: Schedule I. CITES: Appendix I. Life span: About 15 years Habitat: Many different types like (Rain) forests, valleys, farmlands, desert like areas and so on. It seems to be most common in farmlands and dry, open forests. Food: Although these creatures are relatively large in size, especially for a lizard, they mostly feed on insects such as ants and beetles scorpions, They also eat animals such as ground birds, and their eggs, fish, frogs, snakes, other lizards, snails and small mammals like rodents. Monitors are reported to have a very special preference for eggs. Behaviour: Mainly ground dweller, but is a very good climber as well. Bengal Monitors are usually solitary and usually found on the ground although the young are often seen on trees. They shelter and spend nights in burrows or crevices in rocks and buildings, make use also of abandoned termite mounds. In the night their body temperature drops below ambient. In the morning they raise their body temperatures by basking before commencing activity and for this reason they are rarely active early in the morning and most active in the afternoons when temperatures are highest. Mean active body temperature is 34.50C. Threats The species is facing threat due to human activity. The species is still hunted for skin, oil for medicines for body ailments and meat for food. In some places, they are killed thinking that these animals as poisonous.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 162 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Conservation The people living in the surrounding area and employee of the company would be motivated towards the protection of the animal. Motivation will lead to timely information to the concerned authorities about any threat to wild life or any cases of pouching/hunting. Education and Awareness: This is the most important aspect of wild life conservation. People will be educated regarding the importance of wild life conservation through mass publicity by installing sign- boards, conducting audio visual classes and distributing literature in respective villages in the buffer zone. Experts in the field of wild life conservation will also be invited to deliver talks through slides. People Participation: With the help of the local people and employees of the Company watch will be kept on the wild life as well as illegal tree felling. Forest and police department will be informed if such incident occurs, to take legal action against the offenders. For this they will be trained for motivation. Table 7.6: Budgetary Provision for Varanus bengalensis S.No. Activity Cost (Rs.) 1. Plantation 5,000 Trees (including in Plantation 75,000/- @ 15/- per plant Program of Mining). 2. Education and Awareness 12,000/- 3. 3 cash prizes @ 1000 in a year will be awarded to the 3,000/- informer of poachers. Total 90,000/-
7.5.4.3. Jackal (Canis aureus) Jackal (Canis aureus), also called the Asiatic, Oriental or Common Jackal. It is the largest of the jackals and the only species to occur outside Africa. Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus Canis Species: Canis aureus Conservation Status
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 163 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals IUCN: Others (LC) ver 3.1 IWPA: Schedule II. CITES: Appendix-II. Geographical Distribution: The golden jackal occurs in North and East Africa, Southeastern Europe and South Asia, including India to Myanmar. Habitat: Golden jackal is a terrestrial species and the most northerly of jackal species and also the most widely distributed. It overlaps biotopes only with the black backed jackal in East African savannas. Golden jackals prefer dry open country, arid short grasslands, scrub forests and steppe landscapes. Food: Golden jackals are omnivores, opportunistic feeders. They consume 54% animal food and 46% plant food. They are opportunistic foragers with a very varied diet, which consists of monkeys, rodents, (especially during winter), hares, often kills deer calves, ground birds and their eggs, reptiles, frogs, fish, insects and fruit. They take carrion on occasion. Behavior: Golden jackals are strictly nocturnal in areas inhabited by humans, but may be partly diurnal elsewhere. They dig caverns for shelter, or use crevices in rocks, or caverns that were dug by other animals. The basic social unit of the golden jackal is a mated pair or a mated pair and it’s young. Golden Jackals have been known to appropriate the dens of Vulpes bengalensis, conversely, jackals have been reported to vacate areas inhabited by the larger Gray Wolf. Life span: Golden jackals live eight to nine years in the wild and up to sixteen in captivity. Status: The golden jackal is prevalent and is not threatened. IUCN, Red List– Least Concern. CITES – Appendix II and Schedule II (part-II) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act (1972). Threats Except in protected areas like National Parks and Sanctuaries, the jackal population is steadily declining. Traditional land use practices, like livestock rearing and dry farming that were conducive to the survival of jackals and other wildlife, are being steadily replaced by industrialization and intensive agriculture; wilderness areas and rural landscapes are being rapidly urbanized. Jackal populations adapt to some extent to this change and may persist for a while, but eventually disappear from such areas like other wildlife. In Sonepat and Baghpat, hunting by a nomadic population is one of the major threats to the species. There are no other known threats. There is no significant trade in jackal products, although skins and tails are occasionally sold. Little quantitative information is available on jackal densities, habitat use and ranging patterns in relation to food availability. Information on dispersal, survival and mortality factors of adults, pups and dispersing individuals is needed. Jackal ecology needs to be studied in forested ecosystems of Southeast Asia where a different set of factors are likely to operate affecting food availability, ranging patterns and survival. Aspects of canid diseases in relation to population dynamics of Jackals and transmission need to be better understood.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 164 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Conservation measures The people living in the surrounding area and employee of the company would be motivated towards the protection of the animal. Motivation will lead to timely information to the concerned authorities about any threat to wild life or any cases of pouching/hunting. Education and Awareness: This is the most important aspect of wild life conservation. People will be educated regarding the importance of wild life conservation through mass publicity by installing sign- boards, conducting audio visual classes and distributing literature in respective villages in the buffer zone. Experts in the field of wild life conservation will also be invited to deliver talks through slides. People Participation: With the help of the local people and employees of the Company watch will be kept on the wild life as well as illegal tree felling. Forest and police department will be informed if such incident occurs, to take legal action against the offenders. For this they will be trained for motivation. Sign-Boards: Sign-boards will be in English as well as in local language. Table 7.7: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Jackal S.No. Activity Cost (Rs.) 1. Plantation 5,000 Trees (including in Plantation 75,000/- @ 15/- per plant Program of Mining). 2. Education and Awareness 8,000/- 3. Sign Boards and implementation 7,000/- Total 90,000/-
7.5.4.4. Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi) A mongoose is a member of the family of small cat-like, bold, agile carnivores. The word mongoose is derived from the Marathi word mangus. Mongooses have a tapered head, long body, and short legs. They are typically gray or brown with long, coarse hair that bristles when the animal is disturbed. The claws, used for digging burrows, are quite strong and do not retract. Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Herpestidae Genus: Herpestes Taxon: Herpestes edwardii Conservation Status
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IUCN: Others (LC) ver 3.1 IWPA: Schedule II. CITES: Appendix-III. Geographical Distribution: Mongooses are widely distributed in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and southern Europe. Habitat: Mongooses live in a variety of habitats, but most often forests, open woodland, savanna, semi- desert and desert. They can inhabit ground burrows, hollow trees, or crevices among rocks or roots. Food: Mongooses are clever predators. They eat small mammals, rodents, birds, chickens, eggs, reptiles, lizards, amphibians, crabs, snails, earthworms, insects, and sometimes fruit. However, they will also eat carrion. Some species will attack and kill even the largest and most poisonous snakes even king cobras to whose poison they are not immune, but typically avoid the cobra and have no particular affinity for consuming their meat. Mongooses are also known to crack eggs by throwing them against a rock or onto the ground. Behaviour: The animals are usually active during the day, but some species are nocturnal. They can live alone, in pairs, or in large groups, depending on the species. Litter size is two to four young. habitats from forests to. Life span: Mongooses live about 7 to 12 years in the wild, but in captivity they may live more than 20 years. Threat Their behaviour and small size (they weigh less than one kilogram) makes them very vulnerable to larger carnivores and birds of prey. Their greatest threat is human use of toxic agro-chemicals in farming areas. Some species of mongoose can be easily domesticated, are fairly intelligent, and can be taught simple tricks, so they are often kept as pets to protect the home from vermin. However, they can be more destructive than desired; when imported into the West Indies for the purpose of killing rats and snakes, they destroyed most of the small, ground-based fauna. For this reason, it is illegal to import most species of mongooses into the United States, Australia and other countries. Mongooses were introduced to Hawaii in 1883, and have had a significant impact on native species. Mongooses are sometimes referred to as the most dangerous animals on the planet for this reason. Conservation
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 166 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals The people living in the surrounding area and employee of the company would be motivated towards the protection of the animal. Motivation will lead to timely information to the concerned authorities about any threat to wild life or any cases of pouching/hunting. Education and Awareness: This is the most important aspect of wild life conservation. People will be educated regarding the importance of wild life conservation through mass publicity by installing sign- boards, conducting audio visual classes and distributing literature in respective villages in the buffer zone. Experts in the field of wild life conservation will also be invited to deliver talks through slides. People Participation: With the help of the local people and employees of the Company watch will be kept on the wild life as well as illegal tree felling. Forest and police department will be informed if such incident occurs, to take legal action against the offenders. For this they will be trained for motivation. Sign-Boards: Sign-boards will be in English as well as in local language. Table 7.8: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Common Mongoose S.No. Activity Cost (Rs.) 1. Plantation 5,000 Trees (including in Plantation 75,000/- @ 15/- per plant Program of Mining). 2. Education and Awareness 8,000/- 3. Sign Boards and implementation 7,000/- Total 90,000/-
7.5.4.5. Monkey (Rhesus macaque) The rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta), is one of the best-known species of Old World monkeys. It is listed as Least Concern in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, and its tolerance of a broad range of habitats. Native to South, Central and Southeast Asia, troops of Macaca mulatta inhabit a great variety of habitats from grasslands to arid and forested areas, but also close to human settlements. Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Family: Cercopithecidae Genus: Macaca Species: M. mulatta
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IUCN: Others (LC) ver 3.1. IWPA: Schedule II. CITES: Not listed. Local names: Bandar, Monkey, Rhesus monkey. Life span: 25 years Gestation: 5.5 months (164 days) Height: 531.8 mm (M), 468.8 mm (F) Weight: 7.7 kg (M), 5.34 kg (F) Native: Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; China; India; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Thailand; Viet Nam Geographical Distribution The species as a whole is found throughout most of southern Asia, in eastern Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, central and southern China (Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Tibet, and Yunnan, as well as the island of Hainan), northern and central India (in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal), Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, northern Pakistan, northern Thailand, and Viet Nam. Habitat Because they are found in such a broad geographic area, it is difficult to concisely summarize the types of habitats rhesus macaques populate. In the most general terms, they are found in both tropical and temperate habitats including semi-desert, dry deciduous, mixed deciduous and bamboo, and temperate forests as well as in tropical forests and mangrove swamps, usually at elevations from sea level to 2000 m (6561 ft), but they have been seen at elevations up to 4000 m (13,123 ft) in China and northeastern India. Rhesus macaques are also found in areas close to humans in urban settings or near cultivated fields. The habitat includes primary and secondary tropical and dry evergreen forests and bamboo forests. In India, rhesus macaques are found in flat, cultivated areas, where agricultural fields dominate the landscape and in the plains, foothills and mountainous regions where habitat includes cultivated fields, tropical forests
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 168 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals and dry, deciduous forests. During the hottest parts of the year, groups in the Himalayan region of India migrate to higher elevations where cooler temperatures persist throughout the summer months. In urban areas of India, they are found on roadsides, canal banks, in railway stations, villages, towns, and temples. It is estimated that 48.5% of rhesus macaques in northern India live in villages, towns, cities, temples and railway stations where they are in close and frequent contact with people at all times. About 37.1% of the population lives with some human contact on roadsides and canal banks and only 14.4% of the rhesus macaques in the northern part of the country live in isolation from humans and do not rely on them at all for food. Ecology Rhesus macaques are exceptionally adapted to coexisting with humans and thrive near human settlement, in both urban and agricultural areas. It is impossible to characterize their natural diet without considering the impact of humans. Because they are found in higher densities in areas of human disturbance compared to forests, in some areas rhesus macaques derive, both directly and indirectly, a substantial part of their diet from human activities. In fact, up to 93% of their diet can be from human sources, either from direct handouts or from agricultural sources. Rhesus macaques are omnivores and feed on a wide array of plant and invertebrate products. By raiding crops, they have access to a huge variety of cultivated fruits and vegetables, and in highly urban areas, they forage by picking through garbage. Throughout their range and especially in India, they inhabit temples and are fed as a form of worship by local people. Some of the most common foods given to rhesus macaques in temples include bread, bananas, peanuts, seeds, other fruits and vegetables, and assorted miscellaneous foods like ice cream and fried bread. In less human- influenced areas, they focus on fruits, flowers, leaves, seeds, gums, buds, grass, clover, roots, bark, and they supplement their diet with termites, grasshoppers, ants, beetles, and mushrooms. Rhesus macaques also eat bird eggs, shellfish, and fish. During the driest parts of the year, they may even eat the dirt from termite mounds. At higher elevations, where seasonal snowfall restricts food sources, rhesus macaques are restricted to eating the leaves of evergreen trees and bark as well as a few berries that grow in winter. During the winter months at high elevations, rhesus macaques suffer from food and climate stress and have higher levels of mortality if the cold weather lasts too long.
Home range size and day range length is dependent on habitat in rhesus macaques. Temple, village, and urban rhesus macaques have small home ranges between 0.01 and 3.0 Km² (0.004 and 1.16 mi²) in size because they derive almost all of their food from human visitors leaving offerings, crop raiding, or opportunistic foraging on human byproducts. The day ranges for these urbanized areas are variable but the average is about 1.15 Km (0.715 mi). In more forested areas of India, home range size can be up to 15 Km² (5.79 mi²), but rhesus monkeys only move, on average, 1428 m (0.887 mi) per day. Both climate and
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 169 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals season affect the timing of the onset of daily activities as well as the type of activities undertaken. In the warmest times of the year, rhesus macaques spend more time resting than during more temperate months. Home ranges of rhesus macaques overlap and groups have high frequencies of intergroup contact, which is characterized by generally mild social interactions. Across all habitat types, feeding and resting are the major activities of the rhesus macaques' day and they spend the rest of their time travelling, grooming, playing, and other activities. Potential predators of rhesus macaques include raptors, dogs, weasels, leopards, tigers, sharks, crocodiles, and snakes Social Organization and Behavior Rhesus macaques live in large, multi-male/multi-female groups that have an average of 10 to 80 individuals, regardless of habitat type. Groups may number in the hundreds in mountainous areas and areas of high human food subsidization or agricultural habitats. Rhesus groups are characterized by female philopatry and male dispersal; females remain in their natal groups and form dominance hierarchies according to their matrilineal kinship while males emigrate from their natal groups at the beginning of the breeding season shortly before puberty, and may transfer groups throughout their lives in search of mating opportunities. Female rhesus macaques very rarely leave their natal groups. Among females, rank remains relatively stable over a lifetime and is passed on to female offspring. Each female rises in rank above her older sister, and therefore when old, high-ranking females disappear or die, they are usually replaced by their youngest daughters. One of the benefits of dominance for a rhesus macaque is priority access to food and space. High-ranking females have greater access to feeding sites because they displace lower-ranking females and they are less likely to be disturbed during feeding compared to subordinates. Because they have cheek pouches, though, low-ranking females do not consume less food than high-ranking females, they simply store as much as they can into their cheek pouches and then move away from the group to eat. This method of feeding is more energetically expensive than remaining in the same area while feeding, so low-ranking females may be consuming the same amount but using more energy to consume it. Dominance status and rank among males is not stable over a lifetime, compared to female rhesus macaques. Immature males inherit the rank of their mothers, but as they mature, their status changes based upon a combination of social and aggressive skills. Aggression is sometimes used to establish and reinforce social position, though, and aggressive behavior seen in macaques includes slapping, pushing, pulling fur, tail yanking, and biting as well as other non-contact behaviors such as displays and threats. Once males attain dominant status, they enjoy this rank for an average of two years before being displaced by another male. Reproduction Females reach puberty around age three while males are sexually mature by age four. The ovarian cycle lasts for 28 days and is characterized by the darkening of the skin surrounding the anogenital region
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 170 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals accompanied by menstruation. Estrus lasts for eight to 12 days, with the day of ovulation occurring at the midpoint of the estrus period. Females have increased sexual activity during ovulation, exhibiting the highest number of copulations seen during the ovarian cycle. Females reproduce from three until about 20 years of age. Males reach puberty between three and 3.5 years of age but do not reach adult body size until about eight years old. Though males are capable of reproducing by age four, they are not reproductively successful until after age eight, or when they reach adult size. During this time between becoming sexually mature and when they begin to mate, young rhesus macaques are learning the social skills, including fighting ability that will influence their success throughout their lives. Both males and females reach sexual maturity sooner in captivity. There is marked birth seasonality in rhesus macaques, with the majority of mating occurring in October through December and births coinciding with the end of the rainy season, or during the period of highest food abundance. High-ranking males have more opportunities to mate with females than low-ranking males, but do not always sire a disproportionate number of infants. Lower-ranking males may have similar reproductive success compared to high-ranking males because they are new immigrants and are more attractive to females because of this. From one breeding season to the next, females will drastically reduce the amount of mating they do with familiar males and over a period of three years, they try not to mate with any familiar males given the opportunity to mate with unfamiliar males. During the breeding season, females enter into consortships with one or more males. An individual female will spend longer amounts of time in contact with, grooming, and mating with these males. Males and female rhesus macaques are promiscuous breeders, mating multiple times with multiple mates. Both males and females initiate these consort relationships and competition for access to mates is related to the high levels of aggression seen in rhesus macaque groups during this time of year. Gestation lasts 164 days in rhesus macaques and the interbirth interval is between 12 and 24 months. If a female does not have a successful pregnancy or her infant dies in the first year of life, she is more likely to give birth the following season than a female who successfully rears an infant. Parental Care While the majority of parental care is the responsibility of the mother, rhesus infants are also handled by close female relatives and protected by adult males. In the first few days, the infant is carried ventrally and protected from other group members by the mother. Ventral clinging is the position most frequently adopted during travel for the first four months of life, but rhesus infants begin to ride dorsally for short periods during the second week. By six weeks of age, locomotor skills are developed enough for the infant to move independently, but they do not move very quickly at this age, and if the mother is travelling too quickly, she will pick up the infant and carry it. Some young rhesus is carried until they reach one year of age, though it is rare. During early infancy, rhesus macaques nurse
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 171 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals exclusively for the first two weeks of life, after which they begin to experiment with solid food. At about four months of age, rhesus mothers begin to resist the attempts of their offspring to nurse, and young rhesus macaques are fully weaned by the birth of their next sibling. Exploration off of the mother begins as early as five days old and continues to increase so that by the third week, the infant breaks physical contact with the mother as frequently as possible. During this time, juvenile and adolescent females are intensely interested in the infant and will approach the mother and groom her in an attempt to get near the infant. When an infant is off the mother, a young rhesus female will touch the infant and try to carry it, but the mother is watchful of this interaction and any sign of distress from the infant may elicit an aggressive response from the mother towards the younger female. Mother rhesus macaques show differential investment in their offspring depending on the sex of the infant. Communication Vocal and gestural communication is important in rhesus macaques. Facial expression, body postures, and gestures are all forms of non-vocal communication among rhesus macaques and are important in interactions between individuals at short distances. One facial expression that is seen throughout macaque species and is one of the most common expressions in rhesus macaques is the silent bared teeth face. Among rhesus macaques this is seen between individuals of differing rank with the lower-ranking or submissive animal performing the silent bared teeth face to the dominant animal. Another common facial expression used in dominance interactions include a fear grimace accompanied by a scream, heard in frightened animals and used to appease or redirect aggression. Dominant animals use a silent open mouth stare as a threat to other animals; this is accompanied by the tail sticking straight out behind the body with the monkey standing quadrupedally. Another common visual communication signal is the present rump, where the tail is raised and the genitals are exposed to the more dominant individual. Vocalizations of rhesus macaques include coos and grunts, which are commonly, heard expressions during group movement, during affiliative interactions, and when one animal approaches another to groom. Warbles, harmonic arches, and chirps, are heard in the context of finding high-quality, rare food items. The most common alarm call heard among rhesus macaques, the shrill bark, is emitted in threatening situations and is consists of a single, loud, high-pitched sound. Vocalizations made during aggressive interactions include screeches, screams, squeaks, pant-threats, growls and barks. Infants have their own repertoire of vocalizations which include geckers, which are harsh staccato sounds heard during weaning conflict. It is usually heard along with convulsive jerks of the body, and looks and sounds much like a human child's temper tantrum. Threats Human-Induced Habitat Loss and Degradation
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 172 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Problems of habitat destruction do not seem to affect rhesus macaques like other primates; they are well adapted to life near humans and can thrive in highly disturbed environments. Because of the cessation of export and the rhesus macaque's adaptability to human-disturbed environments, the Indian population is increasing. This increase may not necessarily be positive because in areas where rhesus macaques are in contact with humans they are menaces; threatening or biting children and the elderly, stealing food from people, raiding crops and damaging property leading to decreased tolerance and persecution of rhesus macaques in some areas. This is one rare case where the destruction of habitat and replacement with agricultural land has led to an increase in the number of primates, but at a serious social cost. These problems will only be exacerbated if habitat destruction does not stop and will likely force government control measures, like trapping and relocation, to decrease the population for the health and safety of humans in India. Harvesting (hunting/gathering) Rhesus macaques were once seriously threatened by the rate of capture and export for use in biomedical research. In the 1960s, often 50,000 juvenile rhesus macaques were trapped and shipped from India per year, crippling the population growth of rhesus in India. In 1978, a total ban on rhesus export was the first step in re-establishing the population, and the numbers in India have more than doubled since the 1970s. There are still some rhesus macaques trapped and used for research within India, but the effect of the population is negligible compared to previous levels of usage. Persecution In orthodox Hindu tradition, monkeys are sacred animals to be revered and protected, but as humans and animals begin to compete for similar resources or monkeys become nuisances, causing not only property damage, but also injury to humans, the traditional bond is degraded. In some areas of India, rhesus macaques are subjected to stoning, trapping, and shooting because they are such pervasive, destructive pests. Over 95% of the local people in one region of India felt harassed by the rhesus macaques either because of bites, stealing of household items, or other reasons. Though their populations continue to expand, the deterioration of traditional beliefs that leads to their persecution could have an effect on rhesus macaque conservation in the future. If the conservation ethic connected to deifying rhesus macaques is lost, it will be difficult to rekindle in the future if the population stops growing or decreases. Conservation The root cause of conflict between humans and rhesus macaques is the eradication of natural habitat, forcing monkeys into proximity with humans. Though they excel in human-disturbed environments, rhesus macaques living in forested areas are usually healthier, eating a better diet and in overall better condition than urban macaques. Restoration of their natural habitat in densely populated areas may decrease conflict, but given that they will likely move into areas where humans make food readily
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 173 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals available, this may not be a permanent solution. In the long term, management will be necessary to conserve healthy populations of rhesus macaques and prevent persecution by humans from being a threat to their survival. Translocation of large numbers of monkeys may be one management option to remove rhesus macaques dependent on human sources of food. Mitigating human-rhesus conflict is necessary to prevent the change in attitudes towards rhesus macaques that could lead to further persecution and population decline. Translocating particularly problematic rhesus monkeys or entire groups has been successful, but is not a widespread option because there simply are not enough suitable forest patches in which large numbers of rhesus can live. Perhaps innovative engineering could lead to monkey-proof containers in which people can store household items and food and prevent local rhesus from raiding their kitchens. Deterrent fencing or other protective measures could also be established around gardens and agricultural crops to prevent rhesus macaques from crop raiding. Decreasing opportunities for conflict between local humans and rhesus macaques will lead to maintained tolerance of these monkeys that have nowhere to retreat from human encroachment. Education and Awareness: This is the most important aspect of wild life conservation. People will be educated regarding the importance of wild life conservation through mass publicity by installing sign- boards, conducting audio visual classes and distributing literature in respective villages in the buffer zone. Experts in the field of wild life conservation will also be invited to deliver talks through slides.
People Participation: With the help of the local people and employees of the Company watch will be kept on the wild life as well as illegal tree felling. Forest and police department will be informed if such incident occurs, to take legal action against the offenders. For this they will be trained for motivation. Table 7.9: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Rhesus macaque S.No. Activity Cost (Rs.) 1. Plantation 4,000 Trees (including in Plantation Program of 60,000/-@ 15/- per plant Mining) for natural habitat 2. Deterrent fencing around the mining area 25,000/- 3. Education and Awareness 5,000/- Total 90,000/-
7.5.4.6. Jungle Cat Zoological Name: Felis chaus The jungle cat (Felis chaus), also called the swamp lynx (although not closely related to the lynxes), is a medium-small cat, but is now considered the largest remaining species of the wild cat genus Felis. Due to the pointed ears and the long legs this cat resembles a small lynx (hence the names swamp lynx). Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 174 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Suborder: Feliformia Family: Felidae Subfamily: Felinae Genus: Felis Species: Felis chaus Conservation Status
IUCN: Others (LC) ver 3.1. IWPA: Schedule II. CITES: Appendix II.
Geographical Distribution: Felis chaus inhabits Asia and North Africa, including Indochina, Thailand, Burma, India, Sri Lanka, Mesopotamia and North Egypt. Afghanistan and Transcapia define the northern border of its range It inhabits various habitats, for instance savannas, tropical dry forests and the reedbeds along rivers and lakes, but it is not found in rainforests. In some areas the jungle cat comes close to villages and may even live in deserted houses. The jungle cat lives in heights up to 2500 m, but is more common in the lowlands. Habitat: Felis chaus is found in a wide variety of habitats, most often in wet grasslands and reed thickets near stagnant or slowly flowing water. Although some populations reside in dry areas, F. chaus is never far from a pool of water. Jungle cats live at elevations between sea level and 2400 meters above MSL. Food: The cat feeds on rodents, frogs, hares and other small mammal’s snakes, lizards and birds. Those cats living close to bodies of water are able to swim and dive in order to catch fish. Felis chaus preys on, ground birds and frogs. Behaviour: Like most felids, Felis chaus are solitary animals. They are active both day and night and den in thick vegetation or in the abandoned burrows of badgers, foxes, or porcupines. When resting they twist the forefeet at the wrist joint and tuck them under the body.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 175 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Status: This species is often assessed as being in no danger and has therefore been ignored as a rare species. In fact, in recent years a clearer picture has showed that this species could well be among the rarest of the small cats in Asia and definitely the rarest one for which there is no protection within most of its current distribution. Populations of Felis chaus do not appear to be currently threatened. Threats Competitors are the main threat to the wild cat. Competitors of the wild cat include leopards, wolves, red dogs and hyenas. Conservation The people living in the surrounding area and employee of the company would be motivated towards the protection of the animal. Motivation will lead to timely information to the concerned authorities about any threat to wild life or any cases of pouching/hunting. Education and Awareness: This is the most important aspect of wild life conservation. People will be educated regarding the importance of wild life conservation through mass publicity by installing sign- boards, conducting audio visual classes and distributing literature in respective villages in the buffer zone. Experts in the field of wild life conservation will also be invited to deliver talks through slides. People Participation: With the help of the local people and employees of the Company watch will be kept on the wild life as well as illegal tree felling. Forest and police department will be informed if such incident occurs, to take legal action against the offenders. For this they will be trained for motivation. Sign-Boards: Sign-boards will be in English as well as in local language. Table 7.10: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Jungle Cat S.No. Activity Cost (Rs.) 1. Plantation 5,000 Trees (including in Plantation 75,000/- @ 15/- per plant Program of Mining). 2. Education and Awareness 8,000/- 3. Sign Boards and implementation 7,000/- Total 90,000/-
7.5.4.7. Indian Cobra (Naja naja) The Indian cobra is a poisonous snake occupying large areas of the Middle East, from India through China and Indonesia. Indian natives call it nag, naga, pambo, gokhura and nagara havu. The Indian cobra normally grows to a length of around one meter. It lives anywhere it can find suitable shelter, even in areas occupied by humans. Cobras do not normally attack humans when not threatened, except during mating season. When meeting a cobra, the best strategy is to remain calm, since cobras react aggressively to rapid movements. The cobra's poison, similarly to that of other rat snakes (genus Elaphe) has primarily neurotoxic effects.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 176 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Elapidae Genus: Naja Species: N. naja Local Names: In most parts of India derivatives of the Sanskrit Nag; Bengali Naga gokurra (binocellate form), Keauthia (monocellate form); Pushtu Cha¬jitiwalla; Tamil Nalla pambu, Naga pambu; Kannada Nagara havu; Malayalam Moorkan, Surpam; Singhalese Naya. Conservation Status
i) IUCN category- Least Concern ver 3.1 ii) CITES Listing - Appendix III. iii) As per WPA, 1972- Schedule –II. Size: Longest measured 2250 mm. usually from 1371 to 1625 mm. Identification: The cobra can be immediately distinguished from other land' snakes by the presence of a small cuneate scale between the 4th and 5th infralabials. Rarely two may be present and very rarely the cuneate may be absent. Another distinguishing character is the preocular touching the intranasal, a character seen in two other species of Indian snakes also but the cobra can be separated from these in having the 3rd supraliminal in contact with the eye. The hood is formed by the elongated ribs of the 3rd and the following 27 vertebrae, the 9th on the left and 10th on the right are the longest, the preceding and succeeding ribs shorten progressively giving an oval outline to the expanded hood. At rest the ribs lie along the length of the body, the overlying skin is but loosely attached. When erect the dorsal skin is stretched making the hood markings conspicuous and the head bent strongly at the atlas (1st vertebra) is carried at right angles to the hood. The hood when dilated is diagnostic, more so when the markings are visible. The markings may be absent and in death the hood may not be demonstrable. The King Cobra has a well developed hood and many other snakes have the ability to flatten the neck area to a more limited
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 177 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals degree. Head depressed with short, rounded snout. The nostrils are large and pupil is round. Obvious swelling at the temporal region over the underlying poison glands. Head shields glossy, body with a more or less distinct groove down the spine. Coloration Extremely variable in coloration and markings. Three races are recognized on the basis of the hood pattern: The spectacled or binocellate Cobra of peninsular India (Naja naja naja) yellowish, brownish or black above with or without a black and white mark on hood, a black and white spot on the inside of the hood with one or two black crossbars below hood. Sri Lankan and south Indian cobras are usually of shades of brown with well-defined hood marks. Cobras from the north are more often black and the hood pattern may not be well defined or may be absent. Monocellate Cobra (Naja naja kaouthia) differs in having only a single yellow or orange O-shaped mark on the hood. General colour olive, brown or black. This is the common Cobra of eastern India and eastwards of India. The Black Cobra (Naja naja oxiana) occurs in the extreme northwest. Light grey or brown above when young with dark crossbars. Adult brown or black Uniform. Habitat, Distribution and Status Absent in arid deserts and in the hills above 1800 m. Occurs from Transcaspia in the north, through Indian subcontinent to southern China in the east and to the Philippines in the south. Andamans and Sri Lanka. Found almost anywhere, in heavy jungle, open cultivated land, in populated areas where old masonry constructions form ideal refuge. White ant nests, holes in the ground or the tangle of roots at the base of a tree are particularly favoured. Frequently found near or in water and is a strong swimmer. Usually not aggressive and often exceedingly timid but occasionally fierce and aggressive when disturbed. Young are much more dangerous than adults being more easily excited and ready to strike repeatedly and with determination. When alarmed it adopts the well known pose with erect forebody and spread hood. The height to which the forebody is raised is approximately one-third the total length of the snake and forms the effective striking range. Whilst thus poised the snake sways backwards and forwards hissing in an explosive manner brief and high pitched during inhalation and longer, louder, lower pitched and intermittently explosive during exhalation. The throat is pouched; more so, during exhalation and the whole body is inflated. The tongue flickers in and out during inhalation and exhalation. The bite is often a mere snap but sometimes bites and hangs on and the jaws have to be forced open. Occasionally when the snake misses, the poison is ejected as a spray by the forceful thrust of the lunging snake. Usually more active and alert at night though hunts for food during the late afternoon and early evening. Food Feeds principally on rats, frogs and toads. Also takes birds, lizards, other snakes including other cobras and is an invertebrate egg stealer. Eggs are swallowed whole and digested in about 48 hours.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 178 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Breeding Mating has been seen in January and the majority of eggs are laid in April/May but clutches have been obtained up to August. The period of gestation is about sixty two days but may extend considerably. Eggs hatch in 48 to 69 days. Twelve to twenty two, in one instance 45 (36 fertile) eggs are deposited at a time. The eggs are soft-shelled elongate oval measuring 49 x 28 mm. The parents cohabit before pairing and the eggs are guarded by one or both. Both parents known to incubate. Hatchlings measure 250-280 mm at birth. The poison glands are active from birth. Poison Apparatus and Poison Usually two fully operative canaliculated fangs on each side. These are shed singly at intervals. Fangs about 7 mm in length are small compared to viperine fangs but are more solid. The bore of the fang opens widely at the base and by a small aperture at the tip. The poison glands are analogous to the parotid salivary glands in mammals and have the shape and size of an almond kernel. The venom is a clear, viscid fluid resembling olive oil in appearance and consistency which solidifies into an amorphous mass. The amount secreted varies with age, vitality and temper of the animal and the average discharge at a bite is about 211 mgm in dry weight. Comparative data on the basis of experiments on other animals gives the lethal dose for man as 15 to 17.5 mgm for a weight of 60 Kg person. However, the poison can be swallowed without ill effects provided there are no internal ulcers. The poison acts mainly as a neurotoxin and blood and cell destroyer. The neurotoxin paralyses the respiratory centre and is the chief cause of death. Other effects are loss of clotting power of the blood and destruction of red blood cells. The symptoms produced in man; start with a stinging or burning pain accompanied by swelling and oozing of blood-stained serum. The constitutional effects are a gradual but rapidly advancing paralysis commencing with the legs, the neck droops, the muscles of the tongue, lips, and throat, are affected and speech becomes difficult. The lower lip falls and allows saliva to dribble, swallowing becomes difficult or impossible. Breathing becomes difficult, laborious and -stops. Other symptoms are vomitting and haemorrhage from the various orifices of the body. It does not necessarily mean that the bite of a cobra is fatal at all times, depending as it does on the quantity of venom injected, the natural resistance of the victim, the condition of the snake and various other factors. Records indicate that case of recovery from a bite is equal to if not more than cases of death and there is always hope however serious the symptoms. The Haffkine Institute's polyvalent serum is fully effective even when symptoms are far advanced. Facts about Cobra a) The Indian cobra is one of the most dangerous snakes in India, killing around 10,000 people each year. b) The Indian cobra is attracted to places like rice paddies, where many cases of biting occur.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 179 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals c) The poison of the India cobra is used in research, and for manufacturing analgesics and anti- cancer medications. d) Cobras are deaf, and their 'dance' is a reaction to the movements of a fakir's flute, rather than the music. e) Indian cobras kept in captivity may live up to 30 years. f) Indian cobras are considered holy animals and certain days of the year are dedicated to their worship. g) The Indonesian subspecies of the Indian cobra can spray its venom to a distance of several meters. Threats Direct threats includes killing due to its venom potency, fear due to its aggressive behavior known to layman encountered with it and road kills. This snake is exploited extensively by all Indian snake charmers and comes in skin trade too. Many communities consume this species for edible use. Its venom is used in production of Anti Venom Serum and various research use so venom harvesting is done illegally in some parts of India and many other countries of its range. This is one among many venomous snake which are in high demand for Chinese medicines and snake vine. Conservation The people living in the surrounding area and employee of the company would be motivated towards the protection of the animal. Motivation will lead to timely information to the concerned authorities about any threat to wild life or any cases of pouching/hunting. Special Staff for the Protection and Anti-poaching: Special Staffs will be deployed by the forest department for patrolling and protection of the fauna and flora under their jurisdiction because the regular staff deployed for this purpose, due to their busy schedule, is unable to perform their work properly. Each of the special staff will be equipped with dress, raincoat, gumboots, sticks and wireless set for communication. Financial burden for the same has been included in financial projection of this report. Reducing man wildlife conflicts: Unauthorised entry in to forest for illegal grazing, cutting or poaching are the major causes for Man-Wildlife conflicts. These practices will be reduced as much as possible. Training and Awareness Programme: This is the most important aspect of wild life conservation. People will be educated regarding the importance of wild life conservation through mass publicity by installing sign-boards, conducting audio visual classes and distributing literature in respective villages in the buffer zone. Experts in the field of wild life conservation will also be invited to deliver talks through slides.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 180 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Sign Boards: Following sign-boards to be displayed are: WILDLIFE HAS RIGHT TO MOVE THROUGH ROADS REPTILES CROSSING; DRIVE SLOW PLANT TREE SAPLINGS WITH YOUR NAME FIRE DESTROYS BOTH THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS CAPTURING/HUNTING WILD ANIMALS IS PUNISHABLE OFFENCE DON’T THROW BURNING OBJECTS WILDLIFE IS OUR PRECIOUS HERITAGE INFORM FOREST OFFICER IF WILDLIFE IS IN DISTRESS
Table 7.11: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Naja naja S.No. Activity Cost (Rs.) 1. Burrow, artificial habitats and Feeding arrangements 70,000 2. Education and Awareness 10,000/- 3. Sign Boards and implementation 7,000/- 4. 3 cash prizes @ 1000 in a year will be awarded to the informer of 3,000/- poachers. Total 90,000/-
7.5.4.8. Russell's Viper Zoological name: Vipera russelli (Shaw) or Daboia russelii (Smith, 1917). The Russell's viper is named in honor of Patrick Russell (1726-1805), a Scottish herpetologist who first described many of India's snakes. It genus (daboia) is named after the Hindi name meaning that lies hid, or the lurker. It is a member of the big four snakes in India and arguably the most deadly snake in the world. It is responsible for causing the most snakebite incidents and deaths than any other venomous snakes, in part because they are widely distributed and commonly found in places with large human populations.
Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Viperidae Genus: Vipera (Daboia) Species: russelli Local Names
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 181 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Hindi Daboia; Sindhi Koraile; Bengali Bora, Chandra bora, Woo bora; Gujarati Chitalo, Khadchitalo; Marathi Ghonas; Kannada Mandalatha havu, Kolakumandala; Malayalam Mandali, Ruthamandali; Tamil Retha aunali, Kannadi virian; Telugu Katuka rekula poda. Conservation Status
iv) IUCN category- Least Concern ver 3.1 v) CITES Listing - Appendix III. vi) As per WPA, 1972- Schedule –II.
Size: Specimens 1500 mm and over exceptional. Usually about 1200 mm. Maximum size recorded 1675 mm. Identification Identified by a combination of characters; head covered with small scales and without shields, 27 to 33 costal at midbody; subcaudals divided. Body massive, cylindrical, narrowing at both ends, head flat, triangular with short snout, large gold flecked eyes with vertical pupil and large open nostrils. Neck constricted. Belly rounded. Tail short about 1/7th total length. Coloration Ground colour brown of varying shades with three series of large ovate spots, one vertebral and two costal. Spots brown in the centre and margined successively by black and white or buff. The dorsal spots may coal esce and the side spots may be broken up. Smaller spots may occur between the dorsal and side spots. Head with distinct dark patch behind. A dark streak, margined with white, pink, or buff behind eye. A dark stripe from eye to lip. A conspicuous white, buff or pink line from gape converges to form a V above snout. Lips white, whitish or pink. Belly white, whitish or yellowish with a few dark half moon marks on the margins of the anterior ventrals. Habitat, Distribution and Status Widely distributed but prefers open country. Indian subcontinent from Baluchistan in the west and Kashmir in the north to the eastern Himalayas and eastwards to Burma, Thailand, Indochina, Formosa. Indo-Australian Archipelago and Sri Lanka. Usually in the plains but has been recorded up to 2100 m in south India and 1800 m in the western Himalayas. In some parts of the country it is very common and rare in others. It is abundant in the Punjab, very common along the west coast and its hills and in south
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 182 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals India generally and up to lower Bengal. Uncommon to rare in the Ganges Valley, North Bengal and Assam. Abundant in Burma. It is not uncommon in inhabited areas, the attraction being the rodents commensally with man. Habits Normally sluggish and does not strike readily unless irritated when it bites with great malice. Usually it contends itself with hissing which once heard is not easily forgotten, the volume of sound exceeding that produced by any other snake. When striking it hurtles itself forward and may even leave the ground. The bite may be either a snap or the snake may hold on for many seconds. Largely nocturnal, its movements are slow, never exceeding a crawl and if disturbed often prefers to maintain kcs ground angrily hissing with heaving sides. The young are more prone to be aggressive and to bite. The main food is murid rodents. In captivity it has taken, in addition to rats and mice, squirrels, shrews, kittens, small birds, calotes, lizards and frogs. The young are often cannibalistic. In captivity, many adults do not feed and one was recorded as not having fed for nearly five months. Breeding The Russell's viper is viviparous. Fertilized eggs develop a white envelope like eggs of other snakes but this envelope in advanced stages becomes a transparent membrane which ruptures prior to delivery or the young may be born in a caul. The envelope in unfertilized eggs remains white as in the early stages and these eggs are frequently voided along with the young giving rise to the belief that the snake is both ovi- and viviparous. Sacs with young measure 43 x 20 mm. Gravid females have been obtained in all months of the year. Young are born between May and November with a peak period of birth in June and July. The gestation period exceeds six months. One of the most prolific of Indian snakes frequently producing thirty to forty young. The maximum recorded is sixty three but instances of a single fetus or less than twenty are known. Length at birth varies from 215 to 260 mm. Smallest gravid female recorded 1,015 mm about three years in age. Poison The fangs attain their maximum size in this the largest of Indian Vipers. Average size is about 16 mm. There are two fangs to a side with 5 or 6 reserve fangs lying behind. Fangs are movable and the fangs can be erected when the mouth opens. The poison glands are small and present a corrugated appearance. The venom is transparent, acidic in reaction and tastes like gum Arabic. When dried, retains its toxicity indefinitely and is readily soluble in water. The total yield may be about 145 mgm and about 72 mgm may be injected at a bite, considerably in excess of the 42 mgm thought to be the fatal dose for man. The poison acts as a depressor of the vasomotor centre and a destroyer of the blood. The blood pressure drops and heart weakens. The red blood corpuscles are destroyed, the clotting power of the blood is reduced and the lining of the blood vessels destroyed leading to extensive internal haemorrhages with pain and
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 183 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals vomiting and bleeding from the body's openings. In experimental animals massive doses of the venom result in extensive clotting of the blood and death in a few minutes owing to action of a principle that clots blood and is only active in high concentrations. The symptoms in man are intense burning or stinging pain at the site of the bite, rapid swelling of the area and constant oozing of a thin bloody serum from the puncture. The pulse becomes rapid and weak and breathing rapid, irregular, accompanied by muscular weakness, nausea and vomiting. Pupil becomes dilated and insensitive to light. Unconsciousness may result. The skin becomes cold often bedewed with sweat. Bleeding from body openings and internal haemorrhages occur. Death from cardiac or respiratory failure or septicaemia may occur in 1 to 14 days or even later. The Haffekine Institute Polyvalent Scrum is an effective antidote to the poison. Threats Road kill mortality, killing due to its venom potency and aggression on encounter with humans on field are two most commonly known threats. Illegal venom trade for various use including medical and research use is regularly noticed in parts of its range. In many parts of country it is exploited for skin and edible use. Conservation The people living in the surrounding area and employee of the company would be motivated towards the protection of the animal. Motivation will lead to timely information to the concerned authorities about any threat to wild life or any cases of pouching/hunting. Creation of Conservation Awareness: What if a few species of wildlife become endangered or extinct? How are we concerned if the Indian Cheetah has been lost forever or the Asiatic lion is precariously perched on the verge of extinction? Why should we spend crores of rupees to protect the tiger? The answers to these questions of what, how and why should form the basis for creating conservation awareness among the public, an understanding of the importance of biological diversity of inter- relationships in nature, of the sustenance and stability of ecosystems and of man’s impact on the natural world. Protected areas and threatened species could most effectively be safeguarded if local people considered it in their own interest to do so. Working with rather than against local people has become a major working principle for IUCN. Indian Tradition of Conservation: The theme of conservation, wildlife and reverence for life is reflected in some of the exquisite images in Indian art paintings, sculpture, architecture and decorative art. The most wide-ranging wild life imagery is found in Indian miniature paintings. Early literatures like the Panchatantra and Hitopadesha contain animal fables that have been used to preach both wisdom and morals. The long term tradition and abiding faith in conservation of nature is vividly seen in recent times
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 184 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals also like the Chipko and Appiko movements. These conservation themes will be popularized through pamphlets and posters. Conservation measures being practiced by Mine Authorities: Green belt along the periphery of mine will be developed and also on the waste land. Plantation of tree species, fruits and flower plants will be taken in the area. Management will be constructed water-harvesting structures in and around the lease area to facilitate wild life for drinking water. No cattle’s grazing is allowed in the safety zone of mine lease to take care of existing plant species. Fauna reported in the core zone area is not of any rare or endangered species but of common category. Specific corridors for movement of breeding grounds are also not reported in core zone. The staff will be educated in relation to the risks of fauna deaths and how to manage animals which are injured or displaced. The people living in the surrounding area and employee of the company would be motivated towards the protection of the animal. Motivation will lead to timely information to the concerned authorities about any threat to wild life or any cases of pouching/hunting. Special Staff for the Protection and Anti-poaching: Special Staffs will be deployed by the forest department for patrolling and protection of the fauna and flora under their jurisdiction because the regular staff deployed for this purpose, due to their busy schedule, is unable to perform their work properly. Each of the special staff will be equipped with dress, raincoat, gumboots, sticks and wireless set for communication. Financial burden for the same has been included in financial projection of this report. Reducing man wildlife conflicts: Unauthorised entry in to forest for illegal grazing, cutting or poaching are the major causes for Man-Wildlife conflicts. These practices will be reduced as much as possible. Training and Awareness Programme: This is the most important aspect of wild life conservation. People will be educated regarding the importance of wild life conservation through mass publicity by installing sign-boards, conducting audio visual classes and distributing literature in respective villages in the buffer zone. Experts in the field of wild life conservation will also be invited to deliver talks through slides. Sign-Boards: Sign-boards will be in English as well as in local language. Following sign-boards to be displayed are: WILDLIFE HAS RIGHT TO MOVE THROUGH ROADS REPTILES CROSSING; DRIVE SLOW PLANT TREE SAPLINGS WITH YOUR NAME FIRE DESTROYS BOTH THE PLANTS AND ANIMALS CAPTURING/HUNTING WILD ANIMALS IS PUNISHABLE OFFENCE DON’T THROW BURNING OBJECTS WILDLIFE IS OUR PRECIOUS HERITAGE INFORM FOREST OFFICER IF WILDLIFE IS IN DISTRESS
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 185 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Eco-Development Works: People in and around the forest area generally are hostile against the forest department and its staff, because they are prevented from taking out timber and other forest products illegally. Such antagonistic behavior is mainly because little effort is made to meet their genuine demands either from outside the forest area or from the forest area but in a sustainable manner. Regular interaction with them with agreement for sustainable utilization of forest resources combined with some incentives can completely change their indifferent or even un-concerned attitude to conservative attitude. Checks and control on the Movement of Vehicle: Due to movement of vehicles injury to animals and reptiles may take place. For this reason speed limit of vehicles will be fixed and operators will be educated and advised regularly to drive vehicle safely and slowly. All operators will also be advised to stop the vehicle on seeing such reptiles or animals and let it go away before moving the vehicle further. Pressure horn: Noise generated by pressure horn disturbs the wild life and forces them to leave the place. No pressure horn will be fixed on vehicle plying in these mines. All the drivers will be advised to make minimum use of horn while working in mines. Vehicles head lights: Efforts will be made to cover the lights suitably with paint so that strong beam of head light is not formed and light falls in front of the vehicle only. People Participation: With the help of the local people and employees of the Company watch will be kept on the wild life as well as illegal tree felling. Forest and police department will be informed if such incident occurs, to take legal action against the offenders. For this they will be trained for motivation. Table 7.12: Budgetary Provision for Conservation of Russell ’s viper S.No. Activity Cost (Rs.) 1. Burrow, artificial habitats and Feeding arrangements 70,000 2. Education and Awareness 10,000/- 3. Sign Boards and implementation 7,000/- 4. 3 cash prizes @ 1000 in a year will be awarded to the informer of 3,000/- poachers. Total 90,000/-
7.5.4.9 Conclusion The conservation plan suggested here is for scheduled fauna (Animal and Bird) will be implemented by the mining lease holder and the budgetary provision is discussed and given in detail for the implementation of the same in the area. It is very important to conserve the scheduled fauna in the area by the local authority as well as by the forest officials. People are not aware about the wildlife and protection of wild animals. There is an urgent need of education and awareness to local people about the wild life and their importance.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 186 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals 7.5.4.10 Green Belt Development A green belt will be developed along the boundary of the mining lease area. The area for green belt plantation consists of undisturbed soil; hence plantation could be made as in any garden or road side plantation. Green belt is erected not from biodiversity conservation point of view but is basically developed as a screen to check the spread of dust pollution. A green belt, 7.5m in width will be developed around the core zone. Green belt plantation will be started with the beginning of the mining and will be completed within five years from the beginning. Following precaution will be taken: To raise seedlings for plantation in the green belt a nursery will be developed. Seedlings of only local species, suitable for green belt plantation will be raised in this nursery. All the representative plant species of the region were found to grow in and around the study site. Care will be provided against grazing and browsing. Timely watering during the initial stages of survival and provision will be made for the allocation of funds as well. During the running of mine, flora will be regenerated in different stages and the area having matured Afforestation will be properly fenced so as to avoid cutting, browsing and hacking of branches and pruning of trees Creating awareness among villagers residing on the periphery of the mines regarding the use of plantations. Plantation of indigenous species, fodder and fruit bearing tree species which can also act as habitats for wild life. Plantation of fruits bearing trees like Karonda, Zizyphus, Awala, Gular, Timbru, Lasoda, Aam and other Ficus species will attract sloth bear population. For increasing hare population turfing on the ground on both sides of nallahs by grasses will provide a suitable habitat which is most sought food for hares. Plantation in the Buffer zone Trees will be planted in the buffer zone also. This plantation will be done at selected places only and only local species will be used in the plantation. Some of the tree species included will be Saja (Terminalia tomentosa), Baheda (Terminalia bellerica), Bija (Pterocarpus masupium), Bargad (Ficus benghalensis), Peepal (Ficus religiosa), Mahua (Madhuca latifolia), Sal (Shorea robusta), etc. Care will be taken to include some fruit bearing trees like Gular (Ficus glomerata), Aonla (Emblica officinalis), Aam (Mangifera indica) and such trees to provide food to the herbivores which in turn will be the food source of the carnivores. Water, particularly during drier seasons, becomes the most important factor to all types of wild animals including the mammals, birds and reptiles. If water is available safely, then all other
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 187 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals factors become secondary for the presence and survival of the wild life in any forested area. Places suitable for mini watersheds will be identified in the core as well as in the buffer zone to store rainwater. Further, to make water available at all the times, throughout the year, some of these water holes will be recharged through artificial means. Proper slope will be given to approach these water sources so that the wild animals will be able to drink water without any difficulty. Proper cover through vegetation or any other type of even artificial cover will be developed near to these water sources so that the prey species will be able to hide themselves from the predators, at the time of approaching the water sources. To attract the birds, plants yielding food to the birds will be planted on priority basis. If water and food are available to the birds without any anthropogenic disturbances the area can become an ideal place for bird watching. Financial Projection Minimum disturbance approach; area specific vs. species specific management; Improve Interspersion (uniform distribution off water, food, cover and edges over the area) and juxtaposition (location of welfare factors with respect to each other within home ranges) will be adopted. To implement the conservation plan following works are proposed within the core zone, buffer zone and adjoining forest and revenue area. More emphasis will be given to soil and water conservation structures and creation of water holes along with the habitat development works. To improve the habitat and conserve the flora and fauna following items of works are proposed and tentative financial allocation for the same is given in front of them. Rs. 7, 20,000/- has been allocated towards conservation of scheduled fauna in the area for the implementation of conservation proposal. This budget will be borne by the client and records will be maintained by each party. Rs. 100,000/- extra will be allocated as contingency for miscellaneous use which is maintained by lease holder (PP). The budgetary allocation for all scheduled fauna is listed table below. Table 7.13: Budget for Conservation/Management Plan S. Budget for Cost No. 1. Indian Peafowl 90,000 2. Common Indian monitor 90,000 3. Jackal 90,000 4. Common Mongoose 90,000 5. Rhesus macaque 90,000 6. Jungle Cat 90,000 7. Indian Cobra 90,000 8. Russell’s Viper 90,000 9. Misc. use (Contingency) 100,000 Total Capital Cost (Rs.) 8,20,000
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 188 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals The individual fund has been allocated and will be maintained by each mine lease holder and will be submitted to Ministry as per norms. 7.6 SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE PROJECT AND SAFETY MEASURES Socio Economic Impact Assessment (SEIA) refers to systematic analysis of various social and economic characteristics of human being living in a given geographical area during a given period. SEIA is carried out separately but concurrently with Environment Impact Assessment (EIA). It focuses the effect of the project on social and economic well being of the community.
7.6.1 Impact on Demographic Composition The proposed project will hardly make any difference in the demographic composition of the study area as the additional employment it envisages to create will be met locally to the maximum extent. Hence, the chances of im-migration of people from outside the study area are remote. Accordingly, there will be no variation in the total population of the study area including that of sex ratio, when the mine starts operating.
7.6.2 Employment Opportunities The proposed project will provide employment to the local people. It has been estimated that 67 people will get direct employment in this mining project. It is a positive impact of the project since it is providing employment opportunities to the local people.
7.6.3 Increased Supply of Sand in the Market With the commencement of the proposed mining project the supply of sand will increase and the gap between demand and supply will decrease to some extent, if not fully.
7.6.4 Impact on Agriculture The entire mining area is part of river bed and the entire land is Government Revenue Land. It is a non forest land and the proposed activity is to take place in the bed of river Yamuna and outside Riverbed. There will be no negative impact on agriculture because compensation will be made to the land owners and agriculture land is reclaimed and give back to the land owners after the completion of mining contract so that they will again use the field for cultivation. Scientific mining will be adopted in the proposed mining project the area will be free from annual floods, which destroy standing crops, land and property. This is a positive impact of the proposed mining project.
7.6.5 Impact on Road Development Movement of tractor-trolleys and other vehicles to and fro the mining site is expected to increase substantially, when mining will start. The existing roads connecting the quarry with the National and State Highways are mostly narrow mud roads. There will be mud slide and traffic bottle neck if these
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7.6.6 Income to Government The proposed mining activity will benefit the State in the form of royalty, dead rent, fees and earning from taxes.
7.6.7 Impact on Law and Order As most of the workers to be employed in the proposed mining project are local residents no law and order problem is envisaged. It is expected that the workers will attend to their duties from their residence and return to their homes after the day’s work. There would have been law and order problem if the workers were migrants and lived in shanties closed to the mining area. However, to meet any untoward incident one police post may be set up closed to the mining area.
7.6.8 Impact on Health There are no chances of occurring diseases, due to manual mining of sand. Sand is non-toxic. However, sand using activities such as sand blasting require precautions since it create respiratory problems among mine workers. Excessive inhalation of sand is a serious health concern. To avoid respiratory problem from sand necessary protection will be taken.
7.7ANNUAL REPLENISHMENT OF MINERAL 7.7.1 River Bed Area vis-à-vis Sedimentation Sedimentation, in the geological sciences, is a process of deposition of a solid material from a state of suspension or solution in a fluid (usually air or water). Broadly defined it also includes deposits from glacial ice and those materials collected under the impetus of gravity alone, as in talus deposits, or accumulations of rock debris at the base of cliffs. The term is commonly used as a synonym for sedimentary petrology and sedimentology. Sedimentation is generally considered by geologists in terms of the textures, structures, and fossil content of the deposits lay down in different geographic and geomorphic environments. The factors which affects the “Computation of Sediment”: a) Geomorphology and Drainage Pattern : The following geomorphic units plays important role :
Structural Plain Structural Hill Structural Ridge Denudation Ridge and Valley
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c) Drainage System/Pattern of the area Km/Sq. Km of Yamuna River
d) Rainfall and Climate : Year wise Rainfall data for previous 10 years of Yamuna Basin/River
e) As per Dandy and Bolton study “Sediment Yield” can be related to
i) Catchment Area and
ii) Mean Annual Run-off
Sand is an essential minor mineral used extensively across the country as a useful construction constituent and variety of other uses in sports, agriculture, glass making (a form of sand with high silica content) etc. It is common knowledge that minerals are non-renewable but this form of mineral naturally gets replenished from time to time in a given river system and is very much interrelated to the hydrological cycle in a river basin. Riverine environmental systems are unique in themselves and provide environmental services, natural resources to meet variety of needs of urban and rural communities. The Rivers originating from the Himalayas bring with them lots of aggregate materials whereas as they move downstream, only finer elements / minerals like sand are found in abundance. River Yamuna near Dakpathar barrage leaves Uttarakhand and enters Himachal Pradesh. The Yamuna River is the biggest tributary of the river Ganga in North India. Its source in the Yamunotry glacier at an elevation of 6387 mtrs on South western sides of Banderpooch crests in the lower Himalayan ranges. The overall span of the Yamuna river is 1376 Kms (855 miles) with catchment area of 366223 square Km ( 141,399 square mile). This encompasses 40.2 % of the whole Ganga valley, prior to joining Ganga at Triveni Sangam in Allahabad (UP). Itinerary of Yamuna River The river passes through many states such as Uttrakhand, UP, Haryana, going across to HP and then Delhi. With yearly discharge of around 10,000 cubic billion meters (cbm) and consumption of 4400 cbm (of which irrigation comprises 96%), the river represents above 70% of water provision of Delhi. Yamuna water are fairly good quality for its entire span from Yamunotri in Himalayan ranges to Wazirabad in Delhi, the length of which is around 375 Kms. Itinerary of Drainage area of Yamuna The origin of Yamuna is situated in the Yamunotri glacier at an elevation of 6387 mtrs on SE sides of Banderpooch crests, which are located in the Mussoorie range of lower Himalayan range in Uttrakashi
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 191 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals district of Uttrakhand, to the North of Haridwar. From this place Yamuna runs to South around 200 Kms across the Shivalik mountain ranges and lower Himalayan ranges. A significant portion of its beginning of Drainage basin ( with total area of 2320 square Km) is situated in HP and a major tributary sapping the upper drainage basin in the Tons, which is also biggest and most extensive tributary of the Yamuna. Other tributaries in the area are the Rishi Ganga, Giri, Hanuman Ganga, Kunta and Bata, which sap the upper drainage basin of the huge Yamuna River. Subsequently, the river moves down the terrains of Doon basin at Dak Pathar close to Dehradun, in this place water is redirected into a channel for the purpose of electricity generation. Once it goes across the sikh religious place of Ponta Sahib, the river arrives at Tajewala in the Yamunanagar district of Haryana where a dam was constructed in 1873. This dam is the origin of the two major channels or water courses – Eastern Yamuna Canal and Western Yamuna Canal and both drain in UP and Haryana. The Western Yamuna Canal (WYC) traverses Karnal, Yamunanagar and Panipat prior to arriving at the Haiderpur water treatment plant, which provides a portion of municipal water provisions of Delhi.. The Yamuna also forms natural boundary between the states of Uttrakhand and HP and also amid the states of UP and Haryana. Together with the Ganga to which it flows almost parallel once it meets the Indo-Gangetic plateau, the biggest Alluvial productive area in the World, it forms the Ganges-Yamuna Doab are stretched across 69,000 square Km which is 33% of the whole area. Table of Drainage Basin area of River Yamuna (square KM/square mile) with % of Drainage Basin
I. HP 5799/2240 (1.6) II. UP and Uttrakhand 73618/28662 (21.50) III. Rajasthan 102883/39739 (29.80%) IV. Haryana 21265/8214(6.5%) V. Delhi 1485/574(0.4%) VI. MP 14023/5416 (40.6%)
7.8 DANDY AND BOLTON FORMULA FOR CALCULATION OF SEDIMENT YIELD Dandy-Bolton formula is often used to check whether the sedimentation yield exceeds the replenishment rate but the whole question is whether there is adequate monitoring of the river basin, the answer is no as hydrological stations are sparsely spread. The formula uses catchment area and mean annual runoff as key determinants to give a yield value. It does not differentiate in basin wide smaller streams and their characteristics. CWC distinguishes river basins as classified and non-classified, as per the latest hydrological data for unclassified River basins; there are 122 GDSW (Gauge, Discharge, Sediment and Water Quality) sites in 12 such basins, the number was 147 in 2005. This brings in context the whole issue of scientific mining, thereby indicating that the monitoring of sediment yield in rivers / streams
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7.8.2 Sediments Yield versus Mean Annual Runoff Sediment yield increased sharply to about 1,860 tons per square mile per year as run-off increased from 0 to about 2 inches. As runoff increased from 2 to about 50 inches, sediment yield decreased exponentially. Because sediment yield must approach zero as runoff approaches zero, a curve through the plotted points must begin at the origin. The abrupt change in slope of a curve through the data points at Q equals 2 inches precluded the development of a continuous function that would adequately define this relationship. Thus, there are two equations derived for when Q was less than 2 inches and when Q was greater than 2 inches. Combined Effect of Drainage area and Run off on Sediment Yield Dandy- Bolton determined the combined influence of runoff and drainage area on sediment yield to compute the sediment yield. They develop two equations i.e. for run off less than 2 inch and for run off more than 2 inch, which are given below:-
For run off less than 2 inches (Q < 2 in)
S=1280*(Q)0.46*[1.43-0.26 Log(A)]
For run off more than 2 inches (Q > 2 in):
S= 1958*(e-0.055*Q)*[1.43-0.26 Log(A)]
Where: S = Sediment yield (tons/mi2/yr)
Q = Mean Annual runoff (inch)
A = Net drainage area (mi2) 7.8.3 Calculation of Sediment Yield for Sand Mine of Jainpur-2 The Dandy - Bolton Equations were used to calculate annual sediment deposition. These equations include all types of sediment yield (sheet and rill Erosion, gully Erosion, channel Bed and bank erosion and mass movement). Annual sediment deposition is accomplished by taking the converted dimensionless ratio flow-duration curve and multiplying increments/duration of time in days by the sediment yield associated with that flow. The calculation of catchment area is based on SRTM data processed using ARCGIS software.
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Calculation and Replenishment Capacity S. No Factors Probable Replenishment 1. River Yamuna 2. Catchment Area 140.6292 mi2 (364.2279Km2) 3. Gradient of the River Yamuna River: 2.0 m/Km 4. Average Annual Runoff 27.5 inch (699.00 mm) 5. Annual Average rainfall 22.32 inch 6. *Sediment yield Formula For Q < 2 in: S = 1280 Q0.46 [1.43-0.26 log (A)] For Q > 2 in: S = 1965 e -0.055Q [1.43-0.26 log (A)] Here: Q (in) = Mean Annual run off = 3.5 inch 2 2 2 A (mi ) = Catchment Area= 140.6292 mi or 364.2279 Km 1766935.58 T per Annum. Sediment yield S= ( M. tonnes /yr) S= 1965 e-0.055x27.24[1.43 – 0.26 log (36)] S = 251.29 T/mile square per annum Therefore the Total Sediment yield for drainage basin of 140.6292 mi2 will be 140.6292 x 251.29 = 35338.711668 T per annum Actual Sediment Yield will be: 35338.711668 x 50 = 1766935.58 T per annum *source:- Calculation of sediment yield by the Dandy-Bolton formula
Dandy and Boltan formula also says that actual sediments yield from individual drainage basins may vary 10-fold or even 100 fold from computed yields. Since itinerary of river Yamuna indicates that its basin comprises of sedimentary rocks with good average rainfall therefore there are fair chances of yield of sediments to be 50 fold of computed results, given the previous experiences of the river bed mining in the area, hence Actual Sediment Yield will be 35338.711668 x 50 = 1766935.58 Tons per annum. The area 140.6292 mi2 (364.2279Km2) is representing the catchment area of the Yamuna River and its tributaries present in this project area. Thus 1766935.58 Tons per annum sediment will be regenerated every year in the catchment area as replenishment against the mined out quantities.
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Figure: 7.2 Watershed Map of the Study Area
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 195 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals 7.8.4 Replenishment with Service of Production The maximum annual production is 14, 40,000 T per annum in riverbed block. The amount of sediment regenerated every year derived hypothetically by Dandy-Bolton’s equation will be 1766935.58 Tons per annum for the proposed lease area. Therefore, the percentage of replenishment is more than 100% every year. In view of this huge amount of sedimentation there are fare chances of replenishment of the river bed annually. The hypothetical derivation of replenishment data is not supported by any ground evidence as the same can be derived only after annual study due to inconsistent rains in Haryana. The derived replenishment data is based on macro-watershed data taken from satellite imagery with sample ground truthing and annual average rainfall. The data derived is based on SRTM 30 m resolution processed using ARCGIS software with linear and resolution factors affecting the derivation. 7.9 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R)
There is no displacement of the population within the project area and adjacent nearby area and the complete lease area is Govt. land. However Social development of village will be considered as per social activities. Reclamation and rehabilitation by back filling the worked out area, Provision and maintenance of protective works like drains, parapet walls, retaining walls, check dams, Management of Air and water quality, Management of Waste, top soil, infrastructure and mining machinery disposal, Safety and security. The resources required for management of these operations will be supervision, raw materials (mainly sand available at mines), gates, fencing, transport and Communication. All the above operations will be carried out in three months time.
7.9.1 Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund As per the point XIV of LoI the lease holder will be deposited 10% of the annual contract money i.e. Rs. 87 Lakhs approx. to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund. This amount will be spent by lease holder for the protection of environment in the nearby surrounding area. The officers of the State Government Haryana will strictly monitor the compliance of lease holder in this regard. Other than this social development of village will be considered as per social activities. The following objectives are intended to be achieved through the aforesaid fund: i. Funding of the restoration or reclamation or rehabilitation works in the sites affected by mining operations. ii. Provision of common facilities for the benefit of community in and around areas where mining activities are undertaken. iii. Development of infrastructure facilities for orderly growth of the mining operations and allied activities e.g. roads, water supply etc. iv. Funding rehabilitation measures along with the environmental safeguards, mineral conservation and others.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 196 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals In this way this amount will be spent by the lease holder for environmental protection and mineral conservation in the surrounding area of core and buffer zone. 7.10 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY The activities to be undertaken for the local people under CSR have been identified and approx. Rs. 20.00 Lakhs per annum towards Corporate Social Responsibility. The major activities will be: Table 7.15: Budget for Corporate Social Responsibility S. No. Description Amount (Lakhs) 1. Health check up camps 3.0 2. Surveillance programme of the workers 2.0 3. Insurance cover of workers 4.0 4. Assistance to local schools, scholarship to students 2.5 5. Sanitations and drinking water facilities 4.0 6. Vocational training to persons for income generation 2.5 7. Assistance to self help groups 2.0 Total 20.00
It is expected that this will improve the socio-economic status of the people and at the same time the popularity of the project proponent will enhance. The local community in the study area desired that the project proponent should take up the following development initiatives for the betterment of the local people. a) Health camps in project village b) Distribution of books and stationeries to meritorious students in the study area c) One time donation to the schools for drinking water facilities d) Training camps for skill development For each activity the funds to be earmarked by the proponent will be decided after discussion with the local authority and the beneficiaries. It has been planned to undertake a concurrent evaluation of the activities to be taken up under the CSR programme.
7.11 SUMMARY The public hearing of sand mining project viz. ‘Mining of Sand Minor Mineral in the Mines of “Jainpur- 2 Sand Unit” with production capacity of 16,00,000 TPA of sand by M/s. Yodha Mines and Minerals at Tehsil and District Sonepat, Haryana’ was conducted on 30.09.2015 at 10:00 am at Mine Site in vill.- Jainpur. Risk assessments will help mine operators to identify high, medium and low risk levels. This is a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000. Risk assessments will help to priorities the risks and provide information on the need to safely control the risks. In this way, mine owners and operators will be able to implement safety improvements. Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards to both the employees and the public at large. A worker in a mine will be able to work under conditions, which are adequately safe and healthy. At the same time the environmental conditions also will not impair his working efficiency. This is possible only when there is adequate safety
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 197 (Chapter-7) Project Name: Jainpur Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village-Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals in mines. Hence mine safety is one of the most essential aspects of any working mine. The conservation plan suggested here is for scheduled fauna (Animal and Bird) will be implemented by the mining lease holder and the budgetary provision is discussed and given in detail for the implementation of the same in the area. It is very important to conserve the scheduled fauna in the area by the local authority as well as by the forest officials. People are not aware about the wildlife and protection of wild animals. There is an urgent need of education and awareness to local people about the wild life and their importance. A green belt will be developed around the core zone. Green belt plantation will be started with the beginning of the mining and will be completed within five years from the beginning. This plantation will be done at selected places only and only local species will be used in the plantation. A budget of Rs 8,20,000/- has been allocated towards conservation of scheduled fauna in the area for the implementation of conservation proposal. This mining project has positive impact on social and economic well being of the community because this project provides employment opportunities to local people and many social welfare works done by project proponent. The percentage of replenishment is more than 100% every year. In view of this huge amount of sedimentation there are fare chances of replenishment of the river bed annually. There is no displacement of the population within the project area and adjacent nearby area. However, as per the point 14 of LoI the lease holder will deposite 10% of the annual contract money i.e. Rs. 87 Lakhs approx. to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund. This amount will be spent by lease holder for environmental protection and mineral conservation in the surrounding area of core and buffer zone. The officers of the State Government Haryana will strictly monitor the compliance of lease holder in this regard.
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8.0 GENERAL
The execution of the project bring overall improvement in the locality, neighborhood and the State by bringing industry, roads, employment and hence improving living standard and economic growth. 8.1 PHYSICAL BENEFITS The opening of the proposed project will enhance the following physical infrastructure facilities in the adjoining areas: a. Road Transport: There will be improved road communication due to the proposed project and maintenance will also be done time to time. b. Market: Generating useful economic resource for construction. Excavated mineral will provide a good market opportunity. c. Infrastructure: Provision for drinking water, construction of school buildings, village roads/ linked roads, dispensary & health centre, community centre, market place etc, as a part of corporate social responsibility. d. Enhancement of Green Cover: As a part of reclamation plan, plantation will be carried along the river banks or along the road sides or near the civic amenities. e. Green Belt Development: A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover will be adopted to develop the green belt. It is proposed to plant 1000 per annum no’s of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the mining plan period. f. Local Employment: It is proposed to deploy laborers from the nearby villages in the mining activity. About 70 persons are required for the project as per the Mine Plan out of which 45-Semi Skilled and about 8-Unskilled persons are required which will be mainly from the nearby villages.
8.2 IMPROVEMENT IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The mining in the area will create rural employment. It has been observed that conditions of the villages around mining areas are better than that of distant villages. The mining activity in the region will have positive impact on the social economic condition of the area by way of providing employment to the local in-habitants; wages paid to them will increase the per capita income, housing, education, medical and transportation facilities, economic status, health and agriculture. A detailed programme for socio economic development of the area has been framed. The salient features of the programme are as follows: i) Social welfare programme like provision of medical facilities educational facilities, water supply for the employees as well as for nearby villagers will be taken. ii) A well laid plan for employment of the local people has been prepared by giving priority to local people.
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8.3 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT A green belt will be developed along the boundary of the mining lease area. The area for green belt plantation consists of undisturbed soil; hence plantation could be made as in any garden or road side plantation. Green belt is erected not from biodiversity conservation point of view but is basically developed as a screen to check the spread of dust pollution. 1000 Nos of trees will be planted per year with the beginning of the mining and will be completed within five years from the beginning. The proposed budget of plantation is 2.10 Lakhs.
8.4 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals proposed to incur approx. Rs. 20.00 Lakh per annum towards Corporate Social Responsibility. The major activities will be: Table 8.1: Budget for Corporate Social Responsibility S. No. Description Amount (in Lakhs) 1. Health check up camps 3.0 2. Surveillance programme of the workers 2.0 3. Insurance cover of workers 4.0 4. Assistance to local schools, scholarship to students 2.5 5. Sanitations and drinking water facilities 4.0 6. Vocational training to persons for income generation 2.5 7. Assistance to self help groups 2.0 Total 20.0
8.5 SUMMARY The management will recruit the semi-skilled and unskilled workers from the nearby villages. The project activity and the management will definitely support the local Panchayat and provide other form of assistance for the development of public amenities in this region. The company management will contribute to the local schools, dispensaries for the welfare of the villagers. A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover will be adopted to develop the green belt. It is proposed to plant 1000 Nos per annum of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the mining plan period. The project proponent has allocated Rs. 20.0 Lakhs per annum for CSR Activities and Rs. 87 Lakhs approx. to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and
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9.0 PROJECT COST After making exhaustive study, it is considered desirable that the mining project may be implemented. Project cost for the proposed Sand Mining namely “Jainpur-2 Sand Unit” over an area of 44.40 Ha. falling in Village- Jainpur, District Sonipat (Haryana) is Rs. 14.46 Crores.
9.1 FINANCIAL PATTERN Major Heads Total Production Capacity 16,00,000 Ton per annum Production Cost of Mineral Rs 112.50/- Per Ton or Rs. 4.50 per cu. ft. Sale Value of Mineral Rs 117.50/- Per Ton or Rs. 4.70 per cu. ft. Profit Rs. 5 per Ton Estimated Profit per Annum 80,00,000/- Per Annum approx.
9.2 SCHEDULE OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION The estimated capital cost and financial viability of the present scheme has been worked out on the assumptions that the above scheme will be completed by the end of Year, 2024. From the above financial analysis it is clear that this sand mining project is financial & technically viable.
9.3 SUMMARY It is considered desirable that the mining project may be implemented. Project cost for the proposed Sand Mining namely “Jainpur-2 Sand Unit” over an area of 44.40 Ha. falling in Village- Jainpur, District Sonipat (Haryana) is Rs. 14.46 Crore. The profit will be Rs. 5.00 per tons.
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Mining (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals CHAPTER-10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.0 INTRODUCTION The mine development in the ML area needs to be intertwined with judicious utilization of natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged in the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution, dispersion and removal due to natural physicochemical and biological processes.
The environmental management must be integrated into the process of mine planning so that ecological balance of the area is maintained and adverse affects are minimized. An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is a site specific plan developed to ensure that the project is implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner. An effective EMP ensures the application of best practice environment management to a project. The purpose of an EMP is to:
i. Assists proponent in the preparation of an effective and user friendly EMP. ii. Improve the contribution that an EMP can make to the effectiveness of the environmental management process. iii. Ensure a minimum standard and consistent approach to the preparation of EMP’s. iv. Ensure that the commitments made as part of the project’s EIA are implemented throughout the project life. v. Ensure that environment management details is captured and documented at all stages of a project.
The design of EMP for operational phase has been aimed to achieve the following objectives: i. To ensure adoption of state of art technological environmental control measures and implementing them satisfactorily. ii. Effectiveness of mitigatory measures in mitigation of impacts. iii. Description of monitoring program of the surrounding environment. iv. Institution arrangements to monitor effectively and take suitable corrective steps for implementation of proper EMP. v. An Environmental Management Cell (EMC) should be set up to take care of all environment aspects and to maintain environmental quality in the project area. The detailed hierarchy and responsibilities of Environment Management Cell is discussed in Chapter-6.
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Figure 10.1: Flow Chart of EMP
10.1 LAND USE PATTERN River bed mining can lead to river bank erosion and sedimentation arising from changes in hydrology due to alteration in water depths and river bed morphology. Sand and gravel in lowland river landforms are biologically important and an economic asset. Keeping this in mind, the following management plans are suggested: i. The area under mining at a given time will be kept minimum and the area will be reclaimed by top soil. ii. There will be no mining near the banks. This is to protect the bank erosion and river migration. iii. Reclamation of agricultural land will be carried out by re-laying the top soil after mining of mineral. iv. Proper wide benches in the mining area will be created to prevent any erosion. v. Slopes of the sides in mine will be at least 45° to prevent any erosion. vi. Grass/plants will be planted on the slopes and benches to prevent soil erosion.
10.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT Mitigative measures suggested for air emission control will be based on the baseline ambient air quality monitoring data. From the point of view of maintenance of an acceptable ambient air quality in the region, it is desirable that the air quality needs to be monitored on a regular basis to check it vis-à-vis the NAAQS prescribed by MoEF&CC and in cases of non-compliance, appropriate mitigative measures will be adopted. In order to minimize impacts of mining on air and to maintain it within the prescribed limits of CPCB/ SPCB, an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared. This will help in resolving all environmental and ecological issues likely to cause due to mining in the area. During the course of mining no toxic substances are released into the atmosphere as such there seems to be no potential threat to health of human beings. In the mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions is from the engines of vehicles. The reasons may be quality of fuel, improper operation of the engine, etc; proper maintenance of engines will improve combustion process and brings reduction in pollution.
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In mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions is from the engines of transport vehicles. The emissions from the diesel engines of the machinery can be controlled by proper maintenance and monitoring of machines. 10.2.2 Control of Dust Pollution
The main pollutant in air is PM10, which is generated due to various mining activities. However to reduce the impact of dust pollution the following steps have been taken during various mining activities.
a) During loading operation i) Latest loading equipment like hydraulic excavators will be used with dumpers. This reduces the number of buckets to fill from height and thus have comparatively less dust generation. The propagation of this dust is confined to loading point only and does not affect any person both the operators of excavator and dumpers who will sit in closed chamber and will be equipped with dust mask. ii) Skilled operators will operate excavators. iii) Avoid overloading of dumpers and consequent spillage on the roads. iv) The operators’ cabin in the drills, dumpers will be provided with dust free enclosure and persons working at high dust prone areas will be provided with dust mask. b) During Transport operation i) All the haulage roads including the main ramp be kept wide, leveled, compacted and properly maintained and watered regularly during the shift operation to prevent generation of dust due to movement of dumpers, and other vehicles. ii) Mineral carrying trucks will be effectively covered by Tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to atmosphere. iii) Regular Compaction and grading of haul roads to clear accumulation of loose material. iv) Air quality will be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone. c) Plantation work carried out In order to reduce air pollution in the surroundings, green belt will be developed around mines office, mine approach road. The plantation will be done around the lease boundary. d) Monitoring of air pollution Periodic air quality survey will be carried out to monitor the changes consequent upon mining activities as per the norms of Haryana State Pollution Control Board.
10.3 NOISE AND VIBRATION ENVIRONMENT The ambient noise level monitoring carried out in and around the proposed mine lease area shows that ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of MoEF&CC.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 205 (Chapter-10) Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Mining (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals There is no drilling and blasting for mineral extraction. Noise pollution will only be due to loading and transporting equipment. Effective steps will be taken to keep the noise level well below the DGMS prescribed limit of 85 dbA. 10.3.1 Noise Abatement and Control Proper maintenance of all machines is being carried out, which help in reducing generation of noise during operations. No other equipments accept the Transportation vehicles and Excavator and Loaders (as and when required) for loading is allowed.
Noise generated by these equipments is intermittent and does not cause much adverse impact. Periodical monitoring of noise will be done to adopt corrective actions wherever needed. Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads. The plantation minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust.
10.4 WATER MANAGEMENT There will be no wastewater generation from the mining operations. Only wastewater generation will be sanitary wastewater, which will be treated in septic tank followed by subsurface dispersion. 10.4.1 Surface and Ground Water Management
Mining will neither intersect the ground water table of the area. So not at all disturbing water environment. The mining does not have any impact on topography and natural drainage of surrounding area. Rain water harvesting pits will be proposed on the mining site.
10.4.2 Waste Water Management
No waste water is generated from the mining activity of minor minerals as the project only involves lifting/excavation of Sand and transportation directly to the consumers. 10.4.3 Water Conservation The project do not consume any process water except for drinking, dust suppression and plantation. Plantation is proposed, which will increase the water holding capacity and help in recharging of ground water. No artificial rainwater harvesting is proposed for the present project.
10.5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste management is an important facet of environment management. Thus, solid waste management is important from both aesthetics and environment viewpoints. Solid waste (sand and silt) that will be generated during mining activities as spillage will be utilized for filling of the mine voids. Apart from this, no other solid wastes will be generated from the said mining operations. Top soil from outside riverbed will be stocked and re-laid post mining to reclaim the land for agriculture.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 206 (Chapter-10) Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Mining (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals Generated food waste or any other domestic waste will be collected in dustbins and will be properly disposed off. There are no toxic elements present in the mineral which may contaminate the soil or river water. 10.6 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT The proposed green belt in the lease area is to be developed taking into consideration the availability of area as the efficiency of green belt in pollution control mainly depends on tree species, its width, distance from pollution sources, side of the habitat from working place and tree height. The proposed green belt has been designed to control PM, gaseous pollutants, noise, surface run off and soil erosion etc. While considering the above aspects due care will be taken for selecting the suitable characteristics plant species such as fast growing, locally suitable plant species, resistant to specific pollutant and those which would maintain the regional ecological balance, soil and hydrological conditions. 10.6.1 Plantation Program Under the plantation plan, plantation in nearby villages and connecting roads will be undertaken. The implementation for development of greenbelt will be of paramount importance as it will not only add up as an aesthetic feature but will also act as a pollution sink. The species to be grown in the areas should be dust tolerant and fast growing species so that a permanent greenbelt is created. Plantation in the barrier zone and roads is necessary as these areas will contain fine particulates resulting from mining operation and vehicle movement. Mining activities will not cause any harm to riparian vegetation cover as the working will not extend beyond the offset left against the banks in the river. Land on both sides is the private agriculture land. Link road from the active zone pass through the areas. It is proposed to have plantation on both sides of the roads as greenbelt to provide cover against dust dissemination. River banks will be strengthened by way of plantation on the banks. Plantation will also be carried out as social forestry programme in village, school and the areas allocated by the Panchayat/State authorities. Native plants like Neem, Khejri, Mango and other local species will be planted. A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover will be adopted to develop the greenbelt. It is proposed to plant 1000 number of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the plan period. The greenbelt development programme is given in Table 10.1 and table 10.2. Budget of Rs. 2.10 Lakhs has been allocated for green belt development.
Table 10.1: Plan for Afforestation Year Saplings to be Survival Species Place of Plantation planted (@ 80%) I 1000 800 Neem, Kanchnar, Along the roads, in II 1000 800 Imli, Ber, Bel, schools and public III 1000 800 Ashok, Gular building and other IV 1000 800 Khejri, Mango, social forestry V 1000 800 Shisham, Sirish, programme. Total 5,000 4,000 Babool, Gulmohar etc. Source: Approved Mine Plan of Jainpur -2 Sand Unit
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10.7 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 10.7.1 Management Plan for Socio-Economic Environment i. In general, socio-economic environment will have positive impact due to the mining project in the area. ii. The deployed laborers will be from nearby villages only as these people are mainly dependent upon such mining activities. iii. In order to further improve the socio-economic conditions of the area, the management will contribute for development works in consultation with local bodies. The lessee has already allocated Rs 20 Lakh (As per demand) for Socio Economic Measures.
10.8 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Occupational Health and Safety professionals develop and coordinate safety and health systems and strategies within organizations. They identify workplace hazards, assess risks to employee health and safety, and recommend solutions. Increasingly, Health and Safety Professionals are also responsible for many of the environmental aspects of their workplace. As this profession matures there is an increased emphasis on risk management strategy and on the development of workplace culture. Occupational Health and Safety professionals in the minerals industry may perform the following tasks: i. The collection of minor minerals from the Sand mine does not cause any occupational ill effects. ii. Except fugitive dust generation there is no source which can show a probability for health related diseases and proper dust suppression will control dust generation and dispersion. iii. Dust masks will be provided to the workers working in the dust prone areas as additional personal protective equipment. iv. The occupational health hazards have so far not been reported. v. Awareness program will be conducted about likely occupational health hazards so as to have preventive action in place. vi. Any workers health related problem will be properly addressed. vii. Periodical medical checkup will be conducted.
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10.9 COST OF EMP MEASURES Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of environment protection measures Table 10.5 Cost of EMP Measures S. No. Particulars Amount (in Lakhs) 1. Pollution monitoring – Air, Water, Noise 2.0 2. Dust suppression 5.0 3. Wire fencing at plantation sites 0.50 4. Plantation 1.50 5. Rainwater Recharging 2.0 6. Haul road and other roads repair and maintenance 5.0 7. Pre-monsoon and post monsoon survey for sedimentation 2.0 in the river bed Total 18.00
10.10 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R AND R) There is no displacement of the population within the project area and adjacent nearby area and the riverbed area is Govt. land and outside riverbed area is private agriculture land. However, as per the point 14 of LoI the lease holder will deposit 10% of the annual contract money i.e. Rs. 87 Lakhs approx. to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund. This amount will be spent by lease holder for the protection of environment in the nearby surrounding area. The officers of the State Government Haryana will strictly monitor the compliance of lease holder in this regard.
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 209 (Chapter-10) Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Mining (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals 10.11 SUMMARY It is safe to say that this mining project does not cause any significant impact on the ecology of the area as there are no major polluting sources except the dust generated during loading of mineral. Besides this adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the various pollutants within permissible limits. Plantation development will be carried out in the mine premises, along the approach roads, around Govt. buildings, schools approx 1000 trees per year. It will prove an effective pollution mitigate technique, and help avoid soil erosion during monsoon season. Employment opportunities will be provided to the locals only as providing extraction of minerals from the mine site is the only prevailing occupation for them for their livelihood. A budget of Rs.20.0 Lakh for Corporate Social Responsibility, budget of Rs. 5.0 Lakh for Occupational Health and Safety and budget of Rs. 18.00 Lakh for EMP are incurred by Project Proponent. The lease holder will also deposit 10% of the annual contract money i.e. Rs 87 Lakh approx. to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund.
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11.0 GENERAL The chapter discuses about the summary of whole EIA/EMP report along with recommendation and conclusion. The proposed mining lease area falls in Survey of India Toposheet H43R4, H43X1, H43R8,. The lease area is located near Village Jainpur, Tehsil and District Sonipat, Haryana. The mine lease coordinates are listed below: Particulars Details
Jainpur-2 River Bed Corners Latitude Longitude North West Corner 29° 03’ 56’’N 77° 09’ 36’’E Block North East Corner 29° 03’ 56’’N 77° 09’ 56’’E (Area 34.40 ha) South West Corner 29°03’ 24’’N 77° 09’ 59’’E South East Corner 29°03’ 24’’N 77° 09’ 54’’E
Jainpur-2 Outside Corners Latitude Longitude River Bed Block North West Corner 29° 03’ 39’’N 77° 07’ 35’’E (Area 10.00 ha) North East Corner 29° 03’ 39’’N 77° 07’ 40’’E South West Corner 29°03’ 23’’N 77° 07’ 40’’E South East Corner 29°03’ 23’’N 77° 07’ 32.5’’E
Details of the Project A Lease Area Details Lease Area 44.40 Ha Type of Land Gair Mumkin Nadi Nalah (Yamuna River)/Private land. Topography Undulating Site Elevation Range Ranges from 215 m amsl (in outside riverbed) to 209 m amsl (in riverbed) B Production Details Proposed production 16,00,000 Ton per annum Mineable reserves River Bed Block 1,43,26,200 Tons Outside River Bed Block 14,40,000 Tons Total Mineable Reserve 1,57,66,200 Tons C Cost Details Cost of the project 14.46 Crores Cost for EMP 18.00 Lakhs Cost of CSR 20.00 Lakhs D Details of Environmental Setting Ecological Sensitive Areas No Ecological Sensitive Areas (National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary, (National Park, Wild Life Biosphere Reserve, Reserve/ Protected Forest etc are present in the Sanctuary, Biosphere study area Reserve, Reserve/ Protected Forest etc.) within 10 Km radius
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Archaeological Important None within 10 Km radius of the project Place CRZ Area None within 10 Km radius of the project Nearest Town Sonipat- 17 Km, SW Nearest major city with Sonipat- 17 Km, SW 200000 population Nearest Railway Station Sonipat Railway station –17 Km, SW Nearest National Highway NH -1 ( 8.0 Km, W) and SH-11 (8.3 Km, S), SH-57 Nearest Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi – 57 Km, S Seismic Zone Zone IV
11.1 INTRODUCTION As per MoEF, New Delhi Gazette dated 14th September 2006 and amended thereof, the proposed mining project is categorized as category ‘A’ due to presence of interstate boundary of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.The project involves extraction of sand from River bed of Yamuna and outside Riverbed of Sonipat district Haryana. The Letter of Intent (LoI) (dated 09.03.2015) has been issued by Department of Mines & Geology, Rajasthan in favor of M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals. for removal of sand from the river bed and outside Riverbed in village Jainpur. The validity period of the contract is 9 years. The project involves total area of 44.40 Ha. in village – Jainpur, District - Sonipat, Haryana.
11.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project is for mining of Sand (Minor Mineral) by open cast semi-mechanized method in riverbed and open-cast mechanized method in outside riverbed over an area of 44.40 Ha. by M/s. Yodha Mines and Minerals in Tehsil and Distt-Sonepat, Haryana with proposed production capacity of 16,00,000 TPA of Sand (Minor Mineral). The climate of the district is characterized by the dryness of the air with an intensely hot summer and a cold winter. The normal annual rainfall of the district, based on the record for the period 2004-2013 is 304.1-791.4 mm. About 76% of the annual rainfall is recorded during the southwest monsoon from June-September. The project site falls under seismic zone IV which is a high damage risk zone (MSK VIII). Many part of the state of Haryana are prone to flooding. The total geological reserve is 2,01,76,000 Tons and total mineable reserve is 1,57,66,200 Tons. Mine lease area will be worked in blocks and the digging depth will be restricted to 3.0 m only in riverbed and 9.0 m in outside riverbed. Riverbed block will be further replenished during rainy season. Mineral Sand will be transported by trucks. The deposit is moderate to good quality sand. It is widely used in construction, buildings, bridges and other infrastructure. It is free from clay and non sticky in nature. Total water requirement for the project is 19 KLD. Total man power requirement for the project is 70. The site facilities like canteen, rest-shelter, first aid facility, water and electricity supply etc. will be provided as per requirement. There is no litigation pending against this project.
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11.3 ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES We have analyzed all the option for alternatives of the proposed mine site. This project is sand specific project and existing land use of mine lease classified as River Body which will continue to be so even after the current mining project is over, hence no alternate site is suggested for this project.
11.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Environmental data has been collected in relation to proposed mining for Air, Noise, Water, Soil, Ecology and Biodiversity
Table 10.1: Baseline Environment Status Parameters Baseline Status 3 3 Ambient Air Quality PM 10 – 54.4 g/m to 98.9 g/m 3 3 PM 2.5 – 25.4 g/m to 45.1 g/m 3 3 SO2 – 23.9 g/m to 8.6 g/m 3 NO2 – 15.0 g/m to 33.4 µg/m3 Noise Level Noise Level During Day Time – 42.15 Leq dB to 58.23 Leq dB Noise Level During Night Time – 38.15 Leq dB to 53.90 Leq dB Water Quality Ground Water: All the Parameters Like TDS (257 to 813 mg/l), pH (7.59 to 8.41), Total Hardness (206 to 510 mg/l) etc. are found within the permissible limits. Surface Water: All the Parameters Like TDS (186.20 to 725.70 mg/l), pH (7.90 to 8.11), Total Hardness (109.08 to 372.10 mg/l) etc. are found within the permissible limits. Soil Quality pH – 7.45 to 8.32 Texture – Silty Organic Matter – 0.28 % to 1.25 % Ecology And Biodiversity There is no wildlife sanctuary/biosphere reserve/national parks present within 10 Km radius of the study area. Rs. 8.20 Lakhs has been earmarked for conservation of wildlife.
The generation of primary data as well as collection of secondary data and information from the site and surroundings was carried out during pre monsoon season i.e. 1st March 2015 to 31st May 2015. The EIA study is being done for the Mine Lease (core zone) and area within 10 Km distance from mine lease boundary (buffer zone), both of which together comprise the study area. The mine lease area exhibits plain to undulated topography. The general slope of the land surface is From N to S and elevation of the mining area varies from 215 m amsl in the outside Riverbed and 209 m amsl in River bed. The project site falls
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Quality Monitoring reveals that the minimum and maximum concentrations of PM10 for all the 9 AAQM 3 3 3 stations were found to be 54.4 g/m and 98.9 g/m respectively, PM2.5 were found to be 25.4 g/m and 3 3 3 45.1 g/m respectively, for SO2 it is found to be 23.9 g/m and 8.6 g/m respectively. The maximum 3 3 and minimum concentrations of NO2 were found to be 33.4 g/m and 15.0 g/m respectively. Maximum and minimum noise levels recorded during the day time were from 58.23 Leq dB and 42.15 Leq dB respectively and maximum and minimum level of noise during night time were 53.90 Leq dB and 38.15 Leq dB respectively. Thus noise levels at all locations were observed to be within the prescribed limits. Analysis results of ground water reveal that pH varies from 7.59 to 8.41, Total Hardness varies from 206 to 510 mg/L and Total Dissolved Solids varies from 257 to 813 mg/L. The Analysis results of surface water reveal that pH varies from 7.90 to 8.11, Total Hardness varies from 109.08 to 372.10 mg/L, Total Dissolved Solids varies from 186.20 to 725.70 mg/L. Traffic study measurements were performed at National Highway-1, State Highway-11 and State Highway-57. The LOS value from the proposed mining will be same as earlier values. So the additional load on the carrying capacity of the concern roads is not likely to have any significant adverse affect. Random soil samples were collected up to depth of 15 cm and homogenized samples were then sent to the laboratory for analysis. The analysis results show that soil is basic in nature as pH value ranges from 7.45 to 8.32 with organic matter 0.28% to 1.25 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium has been found to be in good amount in the soil samples. Soil texture is Silty. The study area comprise of two district of two states i.e. half part falls in Sonepat (Haryana) and other half part falls in Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh). The current study reveals that the study area has most of outside Riverbed and full of vegetable corps. There is almost plain without much undulation, agriculture land; hence not mush vegetation cover, except scattered Prosopis juliflora shrubs and few trees of Prosopis cineraria. The ecology and biodiversity patterns reveal that the most part is covered by vegetable crops only in the winter and summer season and during the monsoon there is no vegetable or major crops grown in this area due to over flow of Yamuna River. There is no much tree vegetation and wild animals in the area studied as there is no any reserve and protected forest. Some of the sighted fauna was given protection by the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 by including them in different schedules. Among the birds in the study area, Pea fowl (Pavo cristatus) is included in schedule I of Wild life protection Act (1972), while many other birds are included in schedule IV. Among the reptiles, Indian Cobra (Naja naja) and Russell’s viper were provided protection as per Schedule-II of Wild life Protection Act, (1972). Among mammals; Common Indian monitor (Varanus bengalensis) is schedule-I and Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsi), Common Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor), Jackal (Canis aureus (Linnaeus), Monkey (Rhesus macaque) and Jungle cat (Felis chaus) are a schedule –II animals. Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is protected as Schedule-III animal and hares and five stripped squirrels
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 214 (Chapter-11) Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Viallage- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals are included in schedule IV of Wild Life Protection act 1972. The species wise conservation plan is prepared for the protection of scheduled –I and II fauna along with budgetary provision to assure the implementation of the same by the proponent. The implementation of this mining project will generate both direct and indirect employment. Sonipat district in which the mine contract area falls is an agriculturally based district. All the basic facilities like road and rail network, medical facilities, post and telegraph, market, drinking water facilities and education facilities are available. The project will also provide impetus to industrialization of the area and mining would be boon for the district as it will not only result in employment opportunity but also infrastructure development and overall growth of the area. At present agriculture is the main occupation of the people as more than half of the population depends on it. With the implementation of the proposed mining project the occupational pattern of the people in the area will change making more people. It was found that most of the parameters were within the limits as per the Indian Standards. In general, there is no major threat to the quality of these parameters. Similarly, the study for the biotic factors was conducted. Hence it can be concluded that the present environment status of the study area is good enough for the project activity. Adoption of adequate pollution control measures will protect the surrounding environment.
11.5 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to raise the concentration of the pollutants beyond prescribed limits. However, the measures are suggested to mitigate any harmful impacts of pollutants like plantation of trees along haul roads, specially near settlements, to help to reduce the impact of dust on the nearby villages; planning transportation routes of mined material so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route; regular water sprinkling on unpaved roads to avoid dust generation during transportation etc. Some of impacts may be due to increase in the PCU/hr which is 180 PCU/hr. Transportation of sand should be minimized in the morning and evening and cannot be done in night. Access roads will not encroach into the riparian zones. Fugitive emission from vehicle movement will form a layer in leaves thus reducing the gaseous exchange process. The impact on the present noise levels due to mining operations will be restricted to the work zone areas only. The impact on the ambient noise levels will not be felt at the settlement areas due to masking effect with the existing noise levels. There is no drilling and blasting envisaged in the sand mining so there is no impact of vibration due to this project. Hence, the noise levels and vibration impact due to the proposed mining operations on community will be minimal. The soil removed from outside riverbed will be simultaneously utilized for reclamation purpose before shifting in to next hectare area/field. There will be no impact on water environment due to mining in riverbed as well as in the outside riverbed since there is no intersection of water table due to mining activity. There will be no waste water generation from the proposed mining activity except sanitary waste water generation that will be treated in septic tanks and will be used for plantation purpose. The mine worker will generate municipal solid waste of about 18 Kg per day which will have adverse impact on human health. There will be 3 Nos. of garbage provided for domestic waste collection. The 10000 m3 overburden due to mining in outside riverbed will generate pile which will change the topography of the area and divert rain water runoff
Document No. 2015VM_10067_Final EIA Page | 215 (Chapter-11) Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Unit (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Viallage- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals channel. The mining activities will be done in a systematic manner by maintaining the road infrastructure and vehicle transport which will be protective measure for preserving the topography and drainage in the area. The ownership will not be changed as the land has been taken on contract which will be returned as it is after the contract period is over. No human settlement should be permitted in the lease mining or nearby area. No mining will be carried out during the rainy season to minimize impact on aquatic life. There are 2 species of Schedule I and 6 species of Schedule II are observed during study period hence, for the same conservation plan was prepared and duly submitted to Chief Conservator, Forest, Panchkula, Haryana dated 7/8/2015. Subsequently, a budget of Rs. 8.20 Lakhs has allotted for the conservation of wildlife species. The mining of sand is likely to increase the per capita income of local people by which the socio-economic status of the people will be improved. The local people have been provided with either direct employments or indirect employment such as business, contract works and development work like roads, etc. and other welfare amenities such as medical facilities, conveyance, free education, drinking water supply etc. Except dust generation, there is no source which can show a probability for health related diseases. Regular water sprinkling will be done with sprinkle mounted tankers and dust masks will be provided to the workers. All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at time of appointment and at least once in a year. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance of all employees as per the rules will also be carried out. R&R issues are not involved with this project. As per the point 14 of LoI, the lease holder will deposit 10% of the annual contract money i.e. approx. Rs. 87 Lakhs to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund. This amount will be spent by lease holder for the protection of environment, mineral conservation in the surrounding area of core and buffer zone.
11.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM In order to maintain the environmental quality within the stipulated standards, regular monitoring of various environmental components is necessary which will complied as per conditions. For this the lessee M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals has taken decision to formulate an Environment Policy of the mine and constitute an Environmental Management Cell and committed to operate the proposed mine with the objectives mentioned in approved Environment Policy. EMP may also require measurement of ambient environmental quality in the vicinity of a sit using ecological/biological, physical and chemical indicators. Monitoring may include socio-economic interaction, through local liaison activities or even assessment of complaints. Regular Monitoring of all the environmental parameters viz., air, water, noise and soil as per the formulated program based on CPCB and MoEF&CC guidelines will be carried out every year. The location of the monitoring stations was selected on the basis of prevailing micro meteorological conditions of the area like; wind direction and wind speed, relative humidity, temperature. A budget of Rs. 18.0 Lakhs to be incurred by the project proponent for undertaking pollution prevention measures during the mining activity.
11.7 ADDITOINAL STUDIES The public hearing of sand mining project viz. ‘Mining of Sand Minor Mineral in the Mines of “Jainpur-2 Sand Unit” with production capacity of 16,00,000 TPA of sand by M/s. Yodha Mines and Minerals at
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Tehsil and District Sonepat, Haryana’ was conducted on 30.09.2015 at 10:00 am at Mine Site in vill.- Jainpur. Risk assessments will help mine operators to identify high, medium and low risk levels. This is a requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000. Risk assessments will help to priorities the risks and provide information on the need to safely control the risks. In this way, mine owners and operators will be able to implement safety improvements. Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards to both the employees and the public at large. A worker in a mine will be able to work under conditions, which are adequately safe and healthy. At the same time the environmental conditions also will not impair his working efficiency. This is possible only when there is adequate safety in mines. Hence mine safety is one of the most essential aspects of any working mine. The conservation plan suggested here is for scheduled fauna (Animal and Bird) will be implemented by the mining lease holder and the budgetary provision is discussed and given in detail for the implementation of the same in the area. It is very important to conserve the scheduled fauna in the area by the local authority as well as by the forest officials. People are not aware about the wildlife and protection of wild animals. There is an urgent need of education and awareness to local people about the wild life and their importance. A green belt will be developed around the core zone. Green belt plantation will be started with the beginning of the mining and will be completed within five years from the beginning. This plantation will be done at selected places only and only local species will be used in the plantation. A budget of Rs 8,20,000/- has been allocated towards conservation of scheduled fauna in the area for the implementation of conservation proposal. This mining project has positive impact on social and economic well being of the community because this project provides employment opportunities to local people and many social welfare works done by project proponent. The percentage of replenishment is more than 100% every year. In view of this huge amount of sedimentation there are fare chances of replenishment of the river bed annually. There is no displacement of the population within the project area and adjacent nearby area. However, as per the point 14 of LoI the lease holder will deposite 10% of the annual contract money i.e. Rs. 87 Lakhs approx. to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund. This amount will be spent by lease holder for environmental protection and mineral conservation in the surrounding area of core and buffer zone. The officers of the State Government Haryana will strictly monitor the compliance of lease holder in this regard.
11.8 PROJECT BENEFIT The management will recruit the semi-skilled and unskilled workers from the nearby villages. The project activity and the management will definitely support the local Panchayat and provide other form of assistance for the development of public amenities in this region. The company management will contribute to the local schools, dispensaries for the welfare of the villagers. A suitable combination of trees that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover will be adopted to develop the green belt. It is proposed to plant 1000 Nos per annum of native species along with some fruit bearing and medicinal trees during the mining plan period. The project proponent has allocated Rs. 20.0 Lakhs per annum for CSR Activities and Rs. 87 Lakhs approx. to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund. This amount will be spent by lease holder for the protection of environment in the nearby surrounding area. The
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11.9 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
It is considered desirable that the mining project may be implemented. Project cost for the proposed Sand Mining namely “Jainpur-2 Sand Unit” over an area of 44.40 Ha. falling in Village- Jainpur, District Sonipat (Haryana) is Rs. 14.46 Crore. The profit will be Rs. 5.00 per tons.
11.10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN It is safe to say that this mining project does not cause any significant impact on the ecology of the area as there are no major polluting sources except the dust generated during loading of mineral. Besides this adequate preventive measures will be adopted to contain the various pollutants within permissible limits. Plantation development will be carried out in the mine premises, along the approach roads, around Govt. buildings, schools approx 1000 trees per year. It will prove an effective pollution mitigate technique, and help avoid soil erosion during monsoon season. Employment opportunities will be provided to the locals only as providing extraction of minerals from the mine site is the only prevailing occupation for them for their livelihood. A budget of Rs.20.0 Lakh for Corporate Social Responsibility, budget of Rs. 5.0 Lakh for Occupational Health and Safety and budget of Rs. 18.00 Lakh for EMP are incurred by Project Proponent. The lease holder will also deposit 10% of the annual contract money i.e. Rs 87 Lakh approx. to the Mines and Minerals Development, Restoration and Rehabilitation Fund.
11.11 CONCLUSION From the baseline study and various discussion on probable impacts of all the operational activity, it has been concluded that this project will more positive impact and will generate the revenue and employment in the area. On the above facts and baseline study, the proposed activity is recommended for the commencement.
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CHAPTER 12 DISCLOSURE OF THE CONSULTANT ENGAGED
12.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED Vardan EnviroNet, established on 16th August 2012, is an organization of senior government retired officers from various departments like Pollution Control Board, Mines and Geology Department and various research institutes who have decades of experience in the field of environment, pollution control, mining and industries. The team also comprises of young, dynamic and progress driven environment engineers, civil engineers, chemists, geologists, GIS experts and EHS auditors. The organization is approved by Quality Council of India/NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training) for Environment Impact Assessment studies. Vardan EnviroNet aims at becoming pioneers in the field of environment consultancy to help the stakeholders to take care of the Environment and try to improve it. Vardan EnviroNet is established by experienced environmental and related experts and provides specialized services in the field of Environment and pollution control for all types of Industries like Mining, Distilleries, Sugar Industry, Highways, Railways, transport terminals, mass rapid transport systems, Building and large construction projects including shopping malls, multiplexes, commercial complexes, housing estates, hospitals, institutions, Townships and Area development projects and other related fields. Our transparent and professional approach, commitment to excellent quality and service, timely deliveries have contributed to create a name in the field of environment. Our operations are spread in five different states in North India Region viz Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Himanchal Pradesh. Vardan EnviroNet has its own Environmental Laboratory named “Vardan EnviroLab” at Village Samaspur, Opposite Amity International School, Sector 51, Gurgaon (Haryana) approved by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories, Govt. of India (NABL). This OHSAS 18001 Certified and NABL approved Environmental Laboratory provides Analytical Laboratory Services of various elements and environmental parameters.
12.1 CORE BUSINESS SERVICES We offer a diverse range of services in the field of environment like: - 1. Environment Impact Assessment 2. Environment Clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests, SEIAA/ SEAC. 3. Environmental Compliances of MoEF/Pollution Control Board and other Government/Non- Government agencies
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4. Environment monitoring, sampling and testing – ambient air, water, soil, stack emission, noise through in-house NABL accredited environment laboratory 5. Mine Exploration, Preparation of Pre-Feasibility/ Feasibility Reports for mineral deposits, Reserve and resource estimation, assessment of life of mine, Preparation of Mine Plan, Scheme of Mining, Progressive Mine Closure Plan, Final Mine Plan 6. Remote Sensing, GIS based mapping, Satellite mapping and Land use preparation 7. Legal advisory services for all environment related issues 8. Environment Health & Safety audits 9. Clearance from National Board of Wild Life 10. Eco-Sensitive Zone clearances 11. Consent to Establish/Operate from SPCB 12. Forest Clearance and Diversion of Forest Land from Forest Department 13. Airport Authority of India clearances
12.2 ACCREDITATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Vardan EnviroNet Address: D-142, Sushant Lok III, Golf Course Extension Road, Sector 57, Gurgaon 122001 NABET Accredited EIA Consultants Organization from Quality Council of India (QCI) Certificate No: NABET/EIA/1316/IA001 ISO 9001 Certified
Vardan EnviroLab Address: Village Samaspur, Opposite Amity International School, Sector 51, Gurgaon National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) as per ISO/IEC 17025:2005. Certificate No.T-2629 Rajasthan Pollution Control Board (RPCB) approved OHSAS 18001 Certified
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Declaration
I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA. EIA Coordinator: Name: Name: Mr. Kuldipak Ahuja
Signature Date: 15.10.2015 Contact information: D-142, Sector-57, Sushant Lok-III, Golf Course Extension Road, Gurgaon (Haryana) Contact no: 9899651342 Email: [email protected] Associate EIA Coordinator: Name: Mr. S.K.Sharma
Signature Date: 15.10.2015 Contact information: D-142, Sector-57, Sushant Lok-III, Golf Course Extension Road, Gurgaon (Haryana) Contact no: 9971684812 Email: [email protected]
Team Member: Mr. R.S.Yadav
Signature Date: 15.10.2015 Contact information: D-142, Sector-57, Sushant Lok-III, Golf Course Extension Road, Gurgaon (Haryana) Contact no: 9953147268 Email: [email protected]
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Project Name: Jainpur-2 Sand Mining (Area 44.40 Ha) Final EIA/EMP Report Village- Jainpur, Tehsil and District-Sonipat, Haryana Applicant Name: M/s Yodha Mines and Minerals
List of Functional Area Experts: S. Name of Person FAE/FAA/TM Area of Expertise Signature No. 1. Mr. S. K. Sharma FAE AP, WP, SHW and SC
2. Mr. R.S. Yadav FAE HG and GEO
3. Mr. Madhusudan FAE SE Hanumappa 4. Mr. H.S. Matharu FAE EB
5. Mr. Asif Hussain FAE AQ and NV
6. Mr. Joshua Anand FAE LU
7. Mr. Kuldipak Ahuja FAE RH
8. Dr. Ashok Kumar TM WP and EB
9. Mrs. Mamta Devi TM AP and WP
10. Mrs. Kanchan Prabha TM SE Rathore
11. Mr. Bhagwan Sahay FAA LU and SE
12. Mrs. Manjari Singh FAA AP and AAQ
13. Ms. Priyanka Verma FAA EB and AP
14. Ms. Shivangi Chandra FAA EB and NV
Declaration by the Head of the Accredited Consultant Organization I, R.S.Yadav, hereby, confirm that the above mentioned experts prepared the EIA for Sand Mine of M/s Yodha Mines & Minerals at Village: Jainpur, District: Sonipat, Haryana. I, hereby, certify that I was a part of the EIA team in the following capacity that developed the above EIA. I also confirm that I shall be fully accountable for any mis-leading information mentioned in this statement. Name: Sh. R.S.Yadav
Signature: Designation: Managing Director
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Name of the EIA Consultant Organization: Vardan Environet, QCI/NABET Accredited Environment Consultancy S. No. Functional Area Code complete name of the Functional Areas
1. AP Air Pollution Prevention, Monitoring & Control 2. WP Water Pollution Prevention, Control & Prediction of Impacts 3. SHW Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Management 4. SE Socio-Economics 5. EB Ecology and Biodiversity 6. HG Hydrology, Ground Water & Water Conservation 7. GS Geology & Soil 8. AQ Meteorology, Air Quality Modeling & Prediction 9. NV Noise/ Vibration 10. LU Land Use 11. RH Risk Assessment & Hazard Management 12. SC Soil Conservation
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