INTRODUCTION Labraha Granite Deposit Is Granted Under QL to M/S Jatashankar Marbles Pvt

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1.0: INTRODUCTION Labraha Granite Deposit is granted under QL to M/s Jatashankar Marbles Pvt. Ltd over an area of 2.922 ha for 30 years at Village: Labraha, Taluka: Chandla District: Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.

As per the EIA notification of Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India (MoEF), dated 14th September 2006 and subsequent amendment, the project falls under category ‘B’. The mining plan was approved by Director, DGM, Bhopal under Rule 12 of Granite Conservation and Development Rules, 1999. The Draft EIA-EMP is prepared as per the TOR granted vide letter No. 442/PS-MS/MPPCB/SEAC/TOR (118)/2013 dated 25.04.2013 (Case no.780/2012) under the EIA Notification. The area is granted under QL for 30 years period vide State govt. order no. 862/Khaniz /2012 dated 29.05.2012.

The proposed production of Granite up to 6,000 cum per annum.

2.0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT The mining lease area is located in Village: Labraha, Taluka: Chandla, District: Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Latitude : 25 0 02’ 21.4 ” (N) Longitude : 80 0 08’ 14.7” (E)

The lease area is 70 km from Distt. Headquarter Chhatarpur (M.P.) via Garhi Malahra, Maharajpur, Bagmau tri junction and Bachhon. Bachhon is 65 Km from Chhatarpur and the PL area is then 5 km towards Chandla. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho at a distance of 50 km from the QL area.

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2.1 Salient Features of Project

Name of the applicant M/s Jatashankar Marbles Pvt. Ltd Name & Address of Lessee Labraha Granite Deposit M/s Jatashankar Marbles Pvt. Ltd.

Reg. Off. Ganesh Villa, House No. 153

Sector 46 NIT Faridabad (Haryana)

Pin- 121001 Name of Mine Labraha Granite Deposit Village Labraha Taluka Chandla District & State Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. Mineral Granite Area (ha) 2.922 Postal Address Labraha Granite Deposit M/s Jatashankar Marbles Pvt. Ltd.

Reg. Off. Ganesh Villa, House No. 153

Sector 46 NIT Faridabad (Haryana)

Pin- 121001

Period of Lease (Yrs) 30 Years (LOI granted by the State Govt. of MP. Status of Mine New

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2.2: Geology i. Regional Geology

Regional geological set up around Labraha is formed by metasedimentaries belonging to semri group of lower Vindhyan group. Following stratigraphic sequence was established in the area.

Alluvium

Palkawan shale

Semri group Ken limestone

(Lower Vindhyan) Pandwa sandstone

------Unconformity------

Pegmatite & Quartz veins

Instrusives Felsite / potassic rock

Ultrabasic dykes

(Pyroxenite, Kimberlite)

Bundelkhand granites Fine to medium grained Granite

Medium grained granite

Course pink porphyritic Granite

Grey Granite

------Intrusive contact------

Ultra schist, Mica schist

Metagabbro,

Older Metamorphics. Amphibolites, Quartzites

and Gneisses

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Granite :-

The major part of the area is occupied by medium to fine grained reddish porphyritic granite. The granitoid are traversed by numerous basic dykes, quartz, pegmatite and episode veinings. The medium grained reddish porphyritic granite is granodioritic and the fine grained granite is adamellitic in composition. There are boulder and sheets type of deposits in area. 2.3 Topography The topography of the area is undulating. The highest elevation of the lease area is 185 m assumed R.L. in south of the lease area. The lowest elevation is 179 m. assumed R.L. towards sloping side of the lease area. The general slope of the applied area is towards north east. The drainage of the surrounding area is towards north east in Ken River. The applied area is completely covered with granite rocks in sheet form, striking N-E, S-W. No vegetative cover is found on the hill/mineral zone and is full of good quality red coloured granite boulder, on surface. The general water shed of the area lies in the north and running during only rainy season and rest dry in all season.

2.4 Reserves Probable Mineral Reserve 111 1,27,709 cum Pre-Feasibility Mineral Resource 222 62,874 cum

2.5 Basic Requirements for the Project S. No. Requirements Quantity Source

1 Land 2.922 ha Govt. revenue land

2 Water 8 KLD Private water suppliers and water collected in the pits of mine. 3 Manpower 57 Majority from nearby villages

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2.6 Details of Mining QL area 2.922 ha Mineable Reserve 1,27,709 cum Method of mining Opencast semi mechanized Bench Height and Width Height:6.0m Width:6.0m Depth of Mine 25 m upto 160 m RL

2.7 Drilling and Blasting

Drilling and blasting has been proposed of 34mm dia holes upto 1.5m depth. The spacing will be 1.0m and burden 0.8m. No deep hole drilling and blasting of large dia will be carried out and hence no ground vibration is expected.

2.8 Use of Mineral

Mineral granite is used for building purpose as tiles and block. Since the granite tests good polish, it is used for provision of flooring tiles. The various rock/boulder of sizes 3m x 3m x 1.5m are put under the gang saw blades and various tiles are made useful for decorative purpose in commercial building and houses. The granite in mined mainly for exports to China, Korea, and Arab countries.

2.9 Land Use Pattern (in hectares) Sr. No. Heads At present End of 5 th year End of conceptual period 1. Pits (broken area) Nil 1.30 (2.412) 2. Road Nil 0.10 Nil 3. Green belt Nil 0.05 0.51 4. Infrastructure Nil Nil Nil 5. Water reservoir Nil Nil 0.63 6. Reclaimed and Nil Nil 1.782 rehabilitated by plantation 7. Unused area 2.922 1.472 Nil TOTAL 2.922 2.922 2.922

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3.0: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

The baseline environment quality was carried out over a radial distance of 10 km around the mine during March 2013 to May 2013.

3.1 Meteorology The Summarized Meteorological Data of the area as per secondary source data for post monsoon period:

Wind Speed (km/h) Temperature (°C) Rainfall (mm) Month No. of rainy Max Avg Calm% Max Min Avg Total Days

March 19.5 2013 11 1 36 13 25 31.00 5 April 82 2 12.5 42 17 30 12.20 3 2013 May 59 1 8 45 20 35 0 0 2013

3.2 Ambient Air Quality

Seven air sampling stations were established in the study area including one in core zone and six in buffer zone during monitoring period. The observed values of PM 2.5 ranged from 29.1 3 3 th µg/m to 47.20 µg/m with the 98 percentile ranging between 37.3 µg/m3 to 45.8 µg/m3. PM 10 recorded within the study area was in the range of 64.20 µg/m 3 to 90.8 µg/m 3 with the 98 th 3 3 percentile ranging between 75.60 µg/m to 88.30 µg/m . SO 2 recorded within the study area was in the range of 5.20 µg/m 3 to 11.20 µg/m 3 with the 98 th percentile ranging between 7.0 µg/m 3 to 3 3 3 10.1 µg/m . NO 2 recorded within the study area was in the range of 10.30 µg/m to 24.30 µg/m µg/m 3 with the 98 th percentile ranging between 15.80 µg/m 3 to 23.20 µg/m 3.

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3.3 Noise Levels

It can be seen that values of noise observed in some of the areas are primarily owing to vehicular traffic and other anthropogenic activities. Assessment of hourly night time Leq (Ln) varies from 39.2 to 45.6 dB (A) and the hourly daytime Leq (Ld) varies from 42.3 to 56.8 dB (A) within the study area.

3.4 Water Quality

To assess the water quality, 4 monitoring stations were set up in which 2 were for ground water and 2 for surface water. All the ground water samples analyzed can be considered fit for drinking purpose in the absence of alternate sources. For surface water quality, comparing the values of pH, DO, BOD and total coliforms with ‘Use based classification of surface waters’ published by Central Pollution Control Board; it can be seen that all the analyzed surface waters can be compared with class ‘C’ and can be used as drinking water sources after conventional treatment and disinfection.

3.5 Soil Characteristics

Physical characteristics of soil were characterized through specific parameters viz bulk density, porosity, water holding capacity, pH, electrical conductivity and texture. Soil pH plays an important role in the availability of nutrients. Soil microbial activity as well as solubility of metal ions is also dependent on pH. In the study area, variations in the pH of the soil were found to be neutral (7.68 to 8.32). Electrical conductivity (EC) is a measure of the soluble salts and ionic activity in the soil. In the collected soil samples the conductivity ranged from 316-519 µmhos/cm.

The soils with low bulk density have favorable physical condition where as those with high bulk density exhibit poor physical conditions for agriculture crops.

3.6 Socioeconomic Scenario

According to Census 2001 the population of the study area is 28, 411. Of this 64 percent are in rural areas and the remaining 36 percent in urban areas. The density of population has been worked out to 190 persons per Sq Km (Rural-146 per sq km; Urban-410 per sq km).Further, 54.1 7

LABRAHA GRANITE DEPOSIT OF M/s JATASHANKAR MARBLES PVT. LTD. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY percent of the total population is male and the remaining 45.9 percent are female. The overall sex ratio in the study area has been worked out to 849 females per 1000 males, which is far below the national average of 933 females per 1000 males as per Census 2001 and 943females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. In rural areas of the study area the sex ratio is 840 females per 1000 males as against 867 females per 1000 males in the urban areas. Further, of the total population of 28, 411persons 20.4 percent belong to 0-6 age group. The gender wise distribution of population belonging to this group is 52.1 percent male and 47.9 percent female, resulting to a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. The sector wise distribution of population belonging to 0-6 age group is 64.8 percent in rural areas and the remaining 35.2 percent from urban sector. The sex ratio of this age group population in rural sector of the study area is 914 females per 1000 males whereas in urban sector it is 929.The entire population of the study area is divided into 4, 970households,which are further divided into rural (3, 212) and urban sectors (1, 758). The average household size is six. There is no sector distinction in the household size. The highest household size (8) has been recorded in village Jagatpur and the smallest (5) at villages Sarai, Patna, Tikari, Bachhon, Simrahi, Kathara and Raopur.

3.7 Biological Environment

Flora Core Zone:- The core zone contains no tree species, vegetation is in the form of scrub form scattered all around the mine leased area. The vegetation observed are Calotropisprocera, Lantana camara etc.

Buffer Zone:- The buffer zone comprises of Agricultural field, the trees of Mahua ( Madhucaindica ) and Mango (Mangifera Indica) and Palash ( Butea monosperma ) have been found on the edges of agricultural fields and along pathways.

Agricultural land The Irrigation facility is poorin the proposedarea; rainwater is the main source of irrigation. Rice, Ground nut, wheat, Soybean, Maize are the main crops during Kharif season and Chili,

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Rai, Sesame, Coriander, Potato,Bringel, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Sunflower, Mustard during Rabi season..

Waste land The whole area is govt. waste land, which is mostly covered with species like lantana, Calotropis, Acacia nilotica, Zizyhpus spp., Bombaxceiba etc.

Vegetation in and around human settlement The common species grown near villages are Mangiferaindica, Syzigiumcumini, Azadirachtaindica, Delonixregia, Eucalyptus spp. Ficusreligiosa , etc.

Fauna Core zone: Core zone of the proposed mine area is devoid of any plant species and so no Mammals and avifauna is observed during the study period. Some mammalian species reported in the study area are from the buffer zone. Buffer zone: A list of animals of the study area has been prepared on the basis of local inquiry from the village people and from the available published literatures. The animals thus recorded were cross checked with Wildlife (Protection) Act , 1972 for their schedule. No established habitats of any mammals or birds are noticed.

4.0: ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

4.1 Impact on Air-Various mining activities i.e. drilling, blasting, loading, removal of overburden and movement of other transport vehicles used in mining will generate dust (SPM / RSPM), The predicted impact on air environment will be significantly reduced by control measures like regular water sprinkling etc, The mineral will be transported by road through covered trucks/tippers to reduce the fugitive emission caused by the wind. AIR MANAGEMENT Following measures will be taken to control air pollution during mining operation: • Adequate water spraying on the haul roads. • Construction of proper haul roads in the lease area.

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• Development of Green belt/plantation along mine boundary, along the haul roads, mine office to arrest dust. • Dust masks will be provided to the drillers and persons employed in dusty area.

4.2 Impact on Water Environment 4.2.1 Impact on Surface Water Bodies - There is no perennial source of surface water such as river or nalla in the lease area . There is only seasonal water courses/nalla in the buffer zone. This drains the surface run off . The main drainage of the area is through seasonal water courses situated in north and east side of the applied area. Since there is no river or any perennial water course in the applied area, diversion will not be required. There is no toxic element in and around the applied area or in OB or ore. Hence contamination of any nature is not expected for surface or any ground water source.

4.2.2 Impact on Ground Water Table - The ground water table in the lease area varies from 20m to 25m (150m RL to 155m RL) in and around the applied area. Working is expected to be done 5.0m above water table i.e. 160 mRL. Hence ground water table will not be affected. The behavior of ground water table has been noticed to be uniform. So no hydro geological study is required.

WASTEWATER GENERATION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL The waste water generation from the above consumption is mainly from domestic consumption i.e. the wastewater generated from the domestic front is mainly from toilets. This water is treated in septic tank followed by soak pit.

4.3 Noise Impact The impact of noise on the villages is negligible as the villages are far located from the mine workings. Since there is no involvement of major machinery, the impact of noise levels will be minimal.

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NOISE MANAGEMENT • All precaution will be taken and noise level survey will be done at regular intervals. • Ear protectors or earplugs will be given to persons working in higher noise level area or on machines. • Regular measurement of noise level is proposed near drilling equipment and other heavy earth moving machinery & steps will be taken to improve the maintenance of all equipments so that the noise level will remain within permissible limits. • Plantation of trees on internal roads and barriers. 4.4 Impact on Land Environment

Opencast mining activities will alter the landscape of the lease area and also cause some disturbance to the surface features of the surrounding areas.

LAND RECLAMATION Reclamation of mined out area is the most important activity of EMP. As a result of mining operation, the original ground profile will be altered. The mined out land will be properly fenced off. The soil to be removed will be utilized for topping of the backfilled area on which plantation will be carried out. At the Conceptual stage, the 1.782 ha. area will be reclaimed by plantation. 4.5 Impact on Forest and Vegetation

4 5.1 Impacts on Biodiversity Present data have been collected through direct inventory as well as various Government Departments such as forests, agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry and various offices to establish the pre-project biological environmental conditions. There are no endangered species, wildlife sanctuary, wildlife corridors, faunal migratory routes or eco-sensitive area near the whole study area. Save the flora/fauna around the project area, will be one of the basic objective of present project. For this, mine owner agency will plant a good plantation along both side of the mine road.

4.5.2 Impacts On Agriculture Agriculture activities practiced in the nearby areas may be impacted because of dust generation but mitigative measures such as regular water sprinkling on active areas for example haul roads,

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4.6 Socio Economic Environment The impact of mining activity in the area is positive on the socio-economic environment of the region. Labraha Granite Deposit is providing employment to local population and it will be give preference will be given to the local people whenever there is requirement of man power.

GREEN BELT/PLANTATION Plantation in 1.782 ha reclaimed area will be done. The species of babool, sub-babool, mango trees have been proposed to be planted every year. Conceptual rehabilitation by plantation will be carried out in 1.782 ha area.

So far as afforestation is concerned, saplings would be planted at a spacing of 2.5 m along the boundaries of the Q.L. area. Local species will be planted in the area as per availability and in consultation with local panchayat and forest department.

OCCUPATION HEALTH AND HAZARDOUS

To avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due to various pollutants, sufficient measures relating to safety and health will also be practiced:

1. Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water etc. 2. All safety measures like use of safety appliances, such as dust masks, helmets, shoes, safety awareness programs, awards, posters, slogans related to safety etc. 3. Training of employees for use of safety appliances and first aid in vocational training center. 4. Regular maintenance and testing of all equipment as per manufacturers’ guidelines. 5. Periodical Medical Examination (PME) of all workers by a medical Officer 6. First Aid facility will be provided at the mine site. 7. Close surveillance of the factors in working environment and work practices which may affect environment and worker’s health. 8. Working of mine as per approved mining plan and environmental plans.

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5.0 POST PROJECT MONITORING PROGRAM

SI. No. Description Frequency of Monitoring 1 Ambient Air Quality Quarterly/Half yearly 2 Meteorological data Daily 3 Noise Level Monitoring Half yearly 4 Water Level & Quality Quarterly/Half yearly 5 Soil Quality Yearly 6 Monitoring of Yearly Agricultural crops

6.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES The Additional Studies conducted are Risk Assessment & Disaster Management / Hazard Management & Occupational Health & Safety.

7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS The project will prove beneficial to the people as the lessee will provide infrastructural facilities to the villagers like Educational facilities, Medical facilities, Transportation facilities, water supply etc. which will improve the socio-economic status and environment of the area.

8.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 8.1 Air Management Following measures will be taken to control air pollution during mining operations: • Adequate water spraying on the haul roads. • Construction of proper haul roads in the lease area. • Development of Green belt/plantation along mining lease, haul roads, mine office to arrest dust. • Masks will be provided to drillers and persons employed in dusty area.

8.2 Water Management There is no perennial source of surface water such as river or nalla in the lease area. The area is

LABRAHA GRANITE DEPOSIT OF M/s JATASHANKAR MARBLES PVT. LTD. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY located at the scarp. There is only seasonal water courses/nalla in the buffer zone. This drains the surface run off. Garland bund will be prepared all around the proposed water reservoir. The rain water accumulation and water harvesting in the pit will recharge the ground water table of the drought prone area.

8.3 Noise Management • All precaution will be taken and noise level survey will be done at regular intervals. • Ear protectors or earplugs will be given to persons working in higher noise level area or on machines. • Regular measurement of noise level is proposed near drilling equipment and other heavy earth moving machinery & steps will be taken to improve the maintenance of all equipments so that the noise level will remain within permissible limits. • Plantation of trees on internal roads and barriers.

8.4 Land Reclamation Conceptual rehabilitation of the 1.782 ha reclaimed area will be done by way of growing fruit trees as well as fuel wood which will be of utility to the local population and 0.51 ha under green belt.

8.5 Budgets for Environmental Protection Capital Cost Recurring Cost Particulars (Rs.) (Rs.) Pollution Control Dust suppression 8,00,000 1,50,000 Gully plugs, Check Dam etc 3,00,000 50,000 Pollution Monitoring -- 1,00,000 Reclamation & Rehabilitation Green belt & afforestation 50,000 1,00,000 Landscaping of water reservoir 2,00,000 50,000 Others (Occupation health, Environmental 5,00,000 3,00,000 study, Statutory compliance, etc.) Total 18,50,000 7,50,000

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9.0 CONCLUSION Based on the Draft EIA study it is observed that there will be an increase in the dust pollution, which will be controlled by sprinkling of water and plantation. There will be an insignificant impact on ambient environment and ecology due to the mining activities moreover the mining operation will lead to direct and indirect employment generation in the area. Green belt development around the area will also be taken up as an effective pollution mitigative technique, as well as to control the pollutants released from the premises of the Granite Deposit. Monitoring program will be followed till the mining operations continue. Around Rs. 18.5 Lakhs as capital cost and Rs 7.5 lakhs as recurring budget for environmental protection have been formulated to achieve the environmental quality as desired. Hence, it can be summarized that the development of the mine will have a positive impact on the socio-economic of the area and lead to sustainable development of the region. The Granite Deposit operation will not only fetch income to the state exchequer but also ensure healthy development of Granite Deposit in the state of Madhya Pradesh. With the implementation of the proposed mining project the occupational pattern of the people in the area will change making more people engaged in industrial and business activities rather in agriculture. The study area is still lacking in education, health, housing, water, electricity etc. It is expected that same will improve to a great extent due to proposed mining project and associated industrial and business activities. Proposed activities and expenses on Corporate Social Responsibility will be as per CSR Mandate of the Government. ***********