Pauni Ii Expansion Oc

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE AS PER EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006 PAUNI II EXPANSION OC (PHASE-I) Ballarpur Area, WCL for Expansion in Production Capacityfrom 0.60 MTPAto3.25 MTPA & Expansion in Land Area from 316.30 Ha to 1095.52 ha in Phase-I (PREPARED AS PER TOR J-11015/80/2016.IA-II (M) dated 30.03.2017)

December- 2018 Prepared by CENTRAL MINE PLANNING AND DESIGN INSTITUTE LIMITED (Acceditated by NABET vide No/EIA/01/12/002 Dt.31.01.2012) CMPDI/EIA/WCL/2018-19/DEC/88/01 Submission CMPDI SUBMISSION Background of Project

The land acquisition for the project was delayed due to increase in land cost. Considering the increased land cost by Maharashtra Govt. & new R&R policy of CIL of 2012, the complete land area of 316.30 ha was acquired in 2015-16. The Pauni-II OC mine started working from April, 2016.

Revalidation of EC dated 02.02.2006

As per MoEF&CC OM dated 06.04.2018, all projects granted environmental clearance in accordance with the EIA Notification, 1994, have to seek revalidation of existing EC in accordance with the EIA Notification, 2006. The existing project of Pauni-II OC has been grantd EC under the provisions of EIA Notification, 1994.

For revalidation of existing EC, the application as per MoEF&CC OM dated 06.04.2018 was uploaded on MoEF & CC portal on 11-06-2018. The application was deliberated in 36th EAC meeting held on 31-08-2018.

The EAC, after detailed deliberations, desired for additional information. The details and compliance of EAC’s deliberation are given below:

S. Addditional Information Compliance by PP No. desired by EAC 1 Public notice to be Public Notice in respect of of Pauni-II OC has been issued in leading published in 1 national (Business standard) on newspapers (one 04.10.2018 & in 2 local newspaper (Mahavidarbha Hindi national and two local) & Marathi) on 05-10-18 for inviting comments about the for information of the project and present coal mining operations of capacity stakeholders about the 0.60 MTPA in mine lease area of 316.30 ha from the project and present coal state holders. mining operations of capacity 0.60 MTPA in mine lease area of 316.30 ha, inviting comments and their redressal,

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2 Valid Mining Plan and The approval of WCL Board for PR of Pauni-II OC mine the Mine Closure Plan for capacity of 0.60 MTPA was secured vide resolution duly approved by the no. WCL/BD/SECTT/BM-179/2003/3043 dtd competent authority 21.11.2003withcapital investment of 28.112 crores.

3 Compliance status of Inspection by RO, MoEF&CC done on 24.09.2018. the conditions Compliance certificate is secured vide letter no 3- stipulated in the 10/2006(env)/4731 dated 02-01-2019. environmental clearance dated 2nd February, 2006 from the Regional Office at Nagpur, 4 Consent to operate Consent to Operate (CTO) for Pauni II OC of 0.60 from the State Pollution MTPA production capacity was valid up to 31.01.2018. Control Board for the Application for renewal of CTO has been made to present mining MPCB on dtd 04.01.2018. operations. 5 Redressal of issues Public hearing was conducted on 06.11.2004 raised during the last Sl.No Issue raised Status of complaince public hearing conducted by the SPCB 1 To divert mine Excess mine water from on 6th November, 2004. discharge to sedimentation tank after village lake for proper treatment is being effective utilization supplied to pond at of mine water Sakhari village. This helps the villagers as well

as help in augmenting the ground water resources. 2 Problems due to People will not have to diversion of travel across the mine as existing road an alternate road route Rajura-Sakhri, has been provided by the people will have to mine management. As on cross the mine for date, NOC for diversion travelling of Sakhri- Chincholi road has been obtained from

respective Gram panchayat. 3 Dead space to be Dead space between OB kept between the dump and nallah is 60m. overburden dump Dead space between top and nallah bank to soil dump and nallah is prevent 90 m obstruction to

nallah flow due to dump slides

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4 Preventive Garland drain along the measures to be periphery of OB dump is taken for OB provided dump slides, Length- 4367 m provision of garland drain Desilting of 15118 m3 parallel to toe of (2018-19) is done before the dumps to monsoon collect surface water to avoid obstruction to natural flow of nallah 5 Plantation along Plantation activity is part periphery as a of the mining activity. curtain plantation 25000 nos of plantation is approx. 10.0 ha on plain

land near external OB dump has been carried out in Jul’17. Plantation with five years maintenance contract has been executed through MPRVVN. The density of plantation is 2500 plants/Ha. The type of species planted are amla,neem karanj etc. 6 Carrying out Deepening of pond area community and beautification of development Sakri village under CSR works as per in FY 2017-18 for 18.297 demand of lakhs is done villagers 7 Representation of The alternate route villagers stating planned for diversion of that due to takes care of the larger diversion of nallah interest of population, farmers will have striving to satisfy the problems to maximum populace. access their fields

and demanded either to provide alternate access or acquire their lands

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8 Necessary Details of air pollution precautions to measures are given control the below: pollution due to Two nos. of hired mobile mining activities water tankers of such as coal capacities 20 KL and 4 transportation, KL are in operation for coal stocking, coal dust suppression purpose handling etc. Work of installation of

fixed water sprinklers (10 nos.) at coal stock yard is in progress Coal transportation trucks are optimally loaded and are covered with tarpaulin

Mining started from April’16 in Pauni-II OC. Coal 6 Coal production production started from October, 2016. realized from the mine

from 1994-95 vis-à-vis Year EC Actual Excess production capacity stipulated in sanctioned production beyond the the environment capacity (MTPA) EC sanctioned clearance dated 2nd (MTPA) capacity February, 2006 and 2016-17 0.60 0.510 Nil 2017-18 0.60 0.306 Nil CTO granted by the MPCB. 7 Details of court cases There are no court cases pertaining to environmental and the compliance aspects against Pauni II OC. status.

Expansion Proposal

A fresh project report titled “Amalgamated Pauni-II & III OC” was prepared considering the adjacent geological block named “Area west of Pauni Extn. Block” for excavation. The proposed project has been named as Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine. The mine has been planned to operate with two independent quarries (Quarry-I & Quarry-II) with use of common infrastructure facilities. This has been done to enhance the production capacity of mine from 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA with increase in project area from 316.30 ha to 1152.66 ha.

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The name of project has thereafter been changed to Pauni-II OC Expansion by WCL Board in its 281st meeting held on 19/09/2016. Accordingly the Form-I application for obtaining ToR for preparation of EIA-EMP report was submitted on 10.10.2016 on MoEF&CC portal. The project was discussed in EAC meeting held on 27th - 28th February, 2017 and ToR was granted vide MoEF&CC ref no J-11015/80/2016.IA-II (M) dated 30.03.2017.

On the basis of ToR granted by MoEF&CC, Draft EIA-EMP report was prepared in June, 2017 and submitted it to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for conducting public hearing. Public Hearing was conducted successfully by MPCB on 01.12.2018 under the chairmanship of ADM, Chandrapur at Manoranjan Kendra, Sasti colony, Near CGM office, WCL Ballarpur Area, Tahsil Rajura, District Chandrapur. The minutes of Public hearing has been issued by MPCB vide its letter no MPCB/SROC/2503/2018 dated 17th December, 2018. The public hearing was conducted as per ToR for increase in production capapcity fron 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA and ML area from 316.30 ha to 1152.66 ha. The ML area of expansion proposal included forest land of 12.70 ha.

Status of Forestry Clearance Proposal for diversion of 12.07 Ha Forest land forwarded to Mantralaya, Mumbai recommendation of APCCF/NO, Nagpur on 15th December, 2015 vide letter No. Desk- 17/NC/I/I.D/1715/15-16. Proposal is held up due to non-compliance of NOC under FRA 2006. Gram Sabha meeting held on 15th Aug, 2017. Consent of Gram Sabha obtained on 20th August 2017 and submitted to SDO on 21st August 2017. SDO directed to conduct fresh Gram Sabha as some encroachment was reported. Gram Sabha called on 24th May 2018, but quorum not completed. Gram Sabha meeting again held on 18th June 2018. Minutes awaited.

Proposal of Pauni-II Expansion OC, Phase-I (excluding forest land of 12.70 ha)

The Stage – I FC for the 12.07 ha of forest land is yet to be secured and with all efforts, the formal Stage – I FC may take another 12 months.

Pauni II Expansion OC Submission CMPDI completed) has been prepared as Phase – I for the expansion capacity (0.60 to 3.25 MTPA) and balance land area (316.30 ha to 1095.52 ha). The Mining Plan of Phase-I has been approvedby WCL board vide letter WCL/BD/SECTT/BM-307/2018/830 dated 26.12.2018.

On the basis of above, this Final EIA-EMP report has been prepared for obtaining Environmental Clearance for Phase-I of the proposal, i.e. expansion in production capacity from 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA and ML area from 316.30 ha to 1095.52 ha.

However, as soon as, the Stage – I FC is received, the application for EC will again be made for additional land only, since the Public Hearing and ToR have been secured for the total land of the project i.e. 1152.66 ha.

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Table of Contents

SUBMISSION ...... i

COMPLIANCE OF TERMS OF REFERENCE ...... 15

CHAPTER – I ...... 25

INTRODUCTION ...... 25 1.1 General ...... 25

1.2Locational Detail ...... 27

1.3Communication ...... 27 1.4Topography & Drainage ...... 27

1.5Climate ...... 28

1.6Justification ...... 28 1.7Sources of Data ...... 29

CHAPTER- II ...... 30

PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...... 30 2.1 Background of the Project ...... 30 2.2 Geology ...... 31

2.2.1 Geological Block Boundary ...... 31

2.2.2 Sequence of Coal Seams and Parting within the Block Area ...... 31 2.3 Geological Structure Of The Block ...... 33

2.3.1 Strike & Dip ...... 33

2.3.2 Faults ...... 33 2.4 Quarrywise Quality ...... 35

2.5 Geological Reserves ...... 36

2.6Mine Boundary, Mineable Reserves, Target & Life ...... 37

2.6.1 Mine Boundary Delineation ...... 37

2.6.2 Mineable Reserves ...... 39

2.6.3 Target Production & Mine Life ...... 40

2.7 Mine Parameters ...... 41

2.8 Mining Strategy ...... 42

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2.9 Dumping Strategy ...... 42

2.10 Mining Schedule and Equipment Phasing ...... 48 2.11 Calendar Programme Of Excavation and Dumping ...... 48

2.12 Drilling & Blasting ...... 50

2.13 Water Supply & Sewerage ...... 51

2.14 Coal Handling Arrangement ...... 52

2.16 Coal transport route and Railway Siding ...... 52

2.17 Workshop ...... 53 2.18 Power Supply ...... 53

2.19 Civil Construction Works ...... 54

2.20Land Requirement ...... 55 2.22 Project Economics ...... 57

2.23 Diversion of Surface Features...... 58

CHAPTER-III ...... 59 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT ...... 59 3.1Introduction: ...... 59

3.2Environmental Quality ...... 59

3.2.1 Regional Climate ...... 59

3.2.2Micro-Meteorological Scenario ...... 59

3.3Ambient Air Quality Scenario ...... 66

3.3.1 Data presentation & analysis ...... 66

3.3.2 Observation and Summary ...... 75

3.4 Water Quality Scenario ...... 76

3.4.1 Data presentation & analysis ...... 76 3.5Hydrogeological Set- Up ...... 86

3.5.1 Aquifers ...... 86

3.5.2 Groundwater Level ...... 88 3.5.3 Water Level Trend ...... 88

3.5.4 General Aquifer Parameters ...... 90

3.5.5 Groundwater Resources in the Area ...... 90 3.5.6 Groundwater Quality ...... 95

3.6Ambient Noise Quality Scenario ...... 98

3.6.1 Noise Level Data ...... 98 3.6.2 Observation and Summary ...... 99

3.6 Soil Quality ...... 100 Pauni II Expansion OC CTOR CMPDI

3.6.1 Data Presentation & Analysis ...... 100

3.6.2 Observation ...... 101 3.6.3 Conclusion ...... 104

3.7Flora & Fauna ...... 105

3.8Socio-Economic Scenerio ...... 123

CHAPTER- IV ...... 150

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ...... 150 4.0 General ...... 150

4.1Air Environment...... 150

4.2Water Quality ...... 163

4.3Impact on Hydro-Geological Regime ...... 165

4.3.1 Mine Drainage/Pumping ...... 165

4.3.2Radius Of Mine Influence Area ...... 168

4.3.3 Impactof Mining on Water Regime ...... 168

4.3.4 Ground Water Management Plan ...... 170 4.4Noise Quality ...... 177

4.4.1Impact Assessment ...... 177

4.5 Vibration Study and Control...... 179 4.6Impact on Land ...... 181

4.6.1Land Reclamation/Land Management ...... 185

4.7 Mine Closure Plan ...... 185 4.7.1 Legislative Requirements ...... 185

4.7.2 Technical Aspects ...... 186

4.7.3 Environmental Aspects ...... 187 4.7.4 Social Aspect ...... 188

4.7.5 Financial Aspect ...... 189

CHAPTER- V ...... 193

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES ...... 193

CHAPTER- VI ...... 194

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME ...... 194 6.1Environmental Monitoring...... 194 Pauni II Expansion OC CTOR CMPDI

CHAPTER- VII ...... 195

ADDITIONAL STUDIES ...... 195 7.1Introduction: ...... 195

7.2Public Consultation ...... 195

7.3Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan ...... 196

7.3.2Safety from Fire and Spontaneous Heating ...... 197

7.3.3Slope Stability ...... 197

7.3.5 Haul Road Maintenance ...... 197

7.3.7 Safety Aspects for Outsourcing / Hiring of HEMM ...... 198 7.5 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) ...... 200

CHAPTER – VIII ...... 204

PROJECT BENEFITS ...... 204 8.0 Project Benefits ...... 204

CHAPTER – IX ...... 205

ENVIRONMENTAL COST – BENEFIT ANALYSIS ...... 205

CHAPTER – X ...... 206

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN ...... 206 10.1 General ...... 206

10.2 Monitoring Organisation ...... 206

10.3 Environmental Cost Projection ...... 207

CHAPTER – XI ...... 209

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION ...... 209 11.0 Introduction ...... 209 11.1.1 Location ...... 210

11.1.2 Communication ...... 210

11.1.3 Topography & Drainage: ...... 210 11.1.4 Climate & Rainfall ...... 211

11.2 Geomining Parameters ...... 211 Pauni II Expansion OC CTOR CMPDI

11.3 Description of Environment and Anticipated Impact ...... 212

11.3.1 Micrometeorology ...... 212 11.3.2 Ambient Air quality Baseline Data ...... 213

11.3.3 Water quality...... 214

11.3.4 Hydrogeological quality ...... 214

11.3.5 Noise levels ...... 214

11.3.6 Land Use ...... 214

11.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures ...... 217 11.4.1 Air Quality:...... 217

11.4.2 Water Quality ...... 218

11.4.3 Noise Quality ...... 220 11.4.4 Impact on Land and Land Reclamation ...... 220

11.4.5 Rehabilitation & Resettlement ...... 220

11.4.6 Progressive Mine Closure Plan ...... 220 11.5 Environmental Monitoring Programme ...... 221

11.6 Environmental Cost Projection ...... 221

11.7 Provision for CSR Work ...... 221 11.8Conclusion ...... 221

CHAPTER-XII ...... 222

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED ...... 222 12.1 Name of Consultant ...... 222 12.2 Brief Resume of the Consultants ...... 222

12.2.1 Establishment Background ...... 222

12.2.2 Strength & Resources ...... 222 12.2.3 Recognition ...... 223

12.2.4 Main Functional Area ...... 223

12.3 Nature of Consultancy Rendered ...... 223

12.3.1 Exploration & Resource Evaluation ...... 224

12.3.2 Mine Planning & Design Services ...... 224

12.3.3 Infrastructure Engineering ...... 225

12.3.4 Environmental Services ...... 225

12.3.5 Beneficiation Services ...... 226

12.3.6 Management Services ...... 227 12.3.7 Specialized Services ...... 228

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12.3.8 Laboratory Services ...... 229

12.3.9 IT Services in Mining ...... 230 12.3.10 R & D Services ...... 230

Table 1 Brief of Project Report ...... 26 Table 2 Sources of Data incorporated in EMP ...... 29 Table 3 Seam Details (Pauni-II Block/Quarry-I Area) ...... 32 Table 4 Seam Details (Pauni – III block/Quarry-II Area) ...... 32 Table 5 Description of Faults (Pauni-II Mining Block) ...... 33 Table 6 Description of Faults (Area West Of Pauni Extn. Block) ...... 34 Table 7 Coal Quality in Quarry-I Area ...... 35 Table 8 Coal Quality in Quarry-II Area ...... 35 Table 9 Sectorwise, Depthwise and Gradewise Quarriable Net Proved Reserves Quarry-II Area. 36 Table 10The Mine boundaries of proposed Quarry-I OC ...... 37 Table 11 The Mine boundaries of proposed Quarry-II OC ...... 38 Table 12 Mineable Reserves in Quarry-I ...... 39 Table 13 Mineable Reserves in Quarry-II...... 39 Table 14 Dump Capacity at Quarry-I ...... 43 Table 15 Dump Capacity at Quarry-II ...... 44 Table 16 Dump Capacity for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine ...... 45 Table 17 Coal and OB Lead ...... 48 Table 18 Calendar Programme of Excavation (for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine) ...... 49 Table 19 Water Demand for Project Site ...... 51 Table 20 Salient features of the electrical parameters ...... 54 Table 21 Land required during mining activities ...... 56 Table 22 Land required during mining activities ...... 56 Table 23 Project Economics ...... 57 Table 24 Seasonal wind distribution data ...... 61 Table 25 Details of Ambient air quality monitoring stations ...... 66 Table 26Air Quality Data in Core Zone-I ...... 67 Table 27Air Quality Data in Core Zone-II ...... 68 Table 28Air Quality Data in Pauni Village ...... 69 Table 29 Air Quality Data in Sakri Village ...... 70 Table 30 Air Quality Data in Nawegaon village ...... 71 Table 31 Air Quality Data in Hirapur Village ...... 72 Table 32 Water Quality Sampling Locations ...... 76 Table 33 Physico-Chemical Characteristics Of Ground Water Samples ...... 79 Table 34 Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Surface Water Quality ...... 82 Table 35 Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Waste Water Discharge ...... 85 Table 36 Type of aquifers in Pauni-II Expn. OC mine area ...... 87 Table 37 Groundwater Level Range in Core and Buffer Zone ...... 88 Pauni II Expansion OC CTOR CMPDI

Table 38 Water Level Fluctuation in Core and Buffer Zone of Pauni-II Expn. OC ...... 88 Table 39 Aquifer parameters of Pauni-II Expn. OC mine ...... 90 Table 40 Gross Groundwater Draft for ‘All Uses’ ...... 93 Table 41 Groundwater Quality at Mathra and Goigaon ...... 96 Table 42 Groundwater Quality at Gauri and Pauni Village ...... 97 Table 43 Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Stations ...... 98 Table 44 Seasonal Ambient Noise Level Data during Day Time ...... 98 Table 45 Seasonal Ambient Noise Level Data during Night Time ...... 99 Table 46 Location of Soil QualitySamples ...... 100 Table 47 Characteristics of Soil-Sakri Village ...... 101 Table 48 Characteristics of Soil- Hirapur Village ...... 102 Table 49 Characteristics of Soil-Project Site ...... 103 Table 50 Total Population Profile of the Study Area as per Census 2011 ...... 126 Table 51 Sex ratio of the study area as per Census 2011 ...... 128 Table 52 Household size of the Study Area as per Census 2011 ...... 129 Table 53 Literate population of the Study Area as per Census 2011 ...... 131 Table 54 Analysis and presentation of Literacy data ...... 133 Table 55 Working population (main worker) of the study area as per Census 2011 ...... 134 Table 56 Analysis and presentation of main workers’ profile of the area ...... 136 Table 57 Working population (marginal worker) of the study area as per Census 2011 ...... 137 Table 58 Analysis and presentation of marginal workers’ profile of the area ...... 139 Table 59 Land use pattern of the study area as per Census 2011 ...... 140 Table 60 Analysis and presentation of land use pattern of the area ...... 142 Table 61 Literacy of the people in PIA ...... 144 Table 62 Distribution of Population by Household Composition...... 144 Table 63 Source of Drinking Water ...... 146 Table 64 Potential Sources of Air Pollution ...... 151 Table 65 Dust collection efficiency of various herbs, shrubs and trees ...... 160 Table 66 Various air pollution control measures ...... 162 Table 67 Anticipated Impact of Mining on Water Resources ...... 163 Table 68 Mine Parameters, (Pauni-II Expn. OC mine) ...... 165 Table 69 Mine inflow Prediction (Pauni-II Expn. OC Mine) ...... 167 Table 70 Equipment and their Noise Level ...... 177 Table 71 Noise Quality Standards; ...... 177 Table 72 Noise Exposure level standards ...... 178 Table 73 Peak Particle velocity Limits ...... 180 Table 74 Safe Blast Vibration Level (Published in RI-8507 of 1988) ...... 180 Table 75 Permissible Standards of Vibration Vide DGMS (Tech.) Circular ...... 180 Table 77 The Land Use During the Mining ...... 182 Table 4 Land required during mining activities ...... 183 Table 78 Land use at the end of the mine ...... 184 Table 79 Stage-wise Land use and Reclamation Area (ha) ...... 184 Table 80 Stage-wise cumulative plantation ...... 185 Table 81 Tentative Environmental Monitoring Programme ...... 194 Table 82 R & R Policy of Coal India Limited ...... 200 Table 83 Organisation for Environment Management ...... 207 Table 84 Capital Requirement for Environmental Protection Measures ...... 207 Table 21 Land required during mining activities ...... 215 Table 22 Land required during mining activities ...... 216

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

S. No. PARTICULARS Annexure – No. 1 TOR issued by MOEF vide letter dated 06.06.2016 I

2 Board Approval Letter Pauni-II Expansion OC II 3 Board Approval Letter Pauni-II Expansion OC Phase-I III 4 EC Letter Pauni-II oc IV 5 Certified compliance report V 6 Copy of advertisement of PH VI 7 Minutes of Public Hearing VII 8 Copy of CTE Letter VIII 9 Copy of Previous CTO Letter and Application for IX Renewal of CTO (Approved in 6th CC meeting) 10 Certificate of accreditation of consultant i.e. CMPDIL X 11 Environment Audit Statement 2017-18 XI

LIST OF PLATES Plate-I Location Plan Plate-II Toposheet Plan Plate- III Core Zone Features on Toposheet Plan Plate- IV Regional Geology Plan Plate- V Topographical Plan Plate- VI Revenue Plan of the Core Zone Plate- VII Quarry and Surface Layout Plan Plate- VII (A) Present Quarry and Surface Layout Plan showing land area of Phase-I Plate- VIII Post Mining Land Use Plan Plate-VIIIA Cross-section Plans Plate- IX Drainage Plan of the Core and Buffer Zone Plate- X Plan showing locations of Baseline Ambient Air Quality Monitoring stations Plate- XI Plan showing locations of Baseline water Quality Monitoring stations Plate- XII Plan showing locations of Baseline Noise Quality Monitoring stations Plate- XIII Plan showing locations of Baseline Soil Quality Monitoring stations Plate-XIV Land use/cover map based on satellite data of 2017

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COMPLIANCE OF TERMS OF REFERENCE Ref.:- MOEF’s letter no. J-11015/80/2016.IA-II (M) dated 30.03.2017 Sr. TOR Condition Compliance No. General Conditions (i) All documents should be properly indexed, page EIA-EMP report along with numbered. annexures has been properly indexed and page numbered. (ii) Perod/date of data collection should be clearly Period of data collection for indicated. baseline has been mentioned in chapter-III of EIA-EMP report. (iii) Authenticated English translation of all material Authenticated copy of Public provided in Regional languages. hearing minutes is available in Marathi as well as in English. (iv) After the preparation of the draft EIA-EMP report Public Hearing was conducted as per the aforesaid TOR, the proponent shall successfully by MPCB on get the Public Hearing conducted as prescribed 01.12.2018 under the in the EIA Notification, 2006 and take necessary chairmanship of ADM, Chandrapur action for obtaining environmental clearance at Manoranjan Kendra, Sasti under the provisions of the EIA Notification 2006. colony, Near CGM office, WCL Ballarpur Area, Tahsil Rajura, District Chandrapur. The minutes of Public hearing has been issued by MPCB vide its letter no MPCB/SROC/2503/2018 dated 17th December, 2018. (v) The letter/application for EC should quote the Noted MoEF&CC file no and also attach a copy of the letter prescribing the TOR. (vi) The copy of letter received from the Mininstry on Attached as Annexure-I the TOR prescribed for the project should be attached as an annexure to the final EIA-EMP Report. (vii) General Instructions for the preparation and General Instructions for the presentation before the EAC of TOR/EC projects preparation and presentation of Coal Sector should be incorporated/followed. before the EAC of TOR/EC projects of Coal Sector are incorporated/followed. (viii) The aforesaid TOR has a validity of three years Noted only. (ix) Grant of TOR does not necessarily mean grant Noted of EC.

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(x) Grant of TOR the present project does not Noted necessarily mean grant of TOR/EC to the captive/linked project. (xi) Grant of TOR the present project does not Noted necessarily mean grant of approvals under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 or the wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. (xii) Grant of EC is also subject to circulars issued Noted under the EIA Notification 2006, which are available on the MoEF website: www.envfor.nic.in Generic TOR for an opencast coalmine project 1 An EIA-EMP Report shall be prepared for...... Complied MTPA rated capacity in an ML/project area This EIA/EMP has been prepared of.....ha based on the generic structure specified based on generic structure as in Appendix III of the EIA Notification, 2006. specified in Appendix III EIA Notification 2006. 2 An EIA-EMP Report would be prepared for..... Complied MTPA rated capacity to cover the impacts and This EIA-EMP report has been environment management plan for the project prepared for peak production specific activities on the environment of the capacity of 3.25 MTPA. It has region, and the environmental quality been prepared considering encompassing air, water, land, biotic community, baseline data generated for the etc. through collection of data and information, project from Nov’15 to Jan’16. generation of data on impacts including prediction modeling for..... MTPA of coal production based on approved project/Mining Plan for.....MTPA. Baseline data collection can be for any season (three months) except monsoon. 3 A toposheet specifying locations of the State, Complied District and Project site should be provided. The map showing the project location specifying the State & district has been attached in as Plate – I (Location Plan) and Plate – II (Toposheet Plan) 4 A Study area map of the core zone (project area) Complied and 10 km area of the buffer zone (1: 50,000 Reserve forests are located at a scale) clearly delineating the major topographical distance of approx 10 kms from ML area (Rajur Reserve Forest features such as the land use, surface drainage and Ballarshah Protected Forest). pattern including rivers/streams/nullahs/canals, Otherwise there is no ecologically locations of human habitations, major sensitive areas such as Biosphere constructions including railways, roads, Reserves / National Parks / WL pipelines, major industries/mines and other Sanctuaries / Elephant Reserves, polluting sources. In case of ecologically migratory corridors of fauna and areas where endangered fauna Pauni II Expansion OC CTOR CMPDI

sensitive areas such as Biosphere and plants of medicinal and Reserves/National Parks/WL Sanctuaries/ economic importance are found in Elephant Reserves, forests the 15 km area of the buffer zone The study area map showing core (Reserved/Protected), migratory corridors of Zone and Buffer Zone (10 km) fauna, and areas where endangered fauna and clearly delineating the major plants of medicinal and economic importance topographical features such as the found in the 15 km study area should be given. land use, surface drainage of rivers / streams / Nalas / canals, Locations of human habitations, major constructions including railways, roads, pipelines, major industries/mines and other polluting sources has been attached as Plate – II (Toposheet Plan). 5 Land use map (1: 50,000 scale) based on a The land use map based on a recent satellite imagery of the study area may recent satellite imagery of the also be provided with explanatory note on the study area with explanatory note of land use. the land use is attached as Plate-

XIV. The land involved in project is mostly agricultural land. 6 Map showing the core zone delineating the Complied agricultural land (irrigated and un-irrigated, The map of the core zone showing uncultivable land as defined in the revenue the proposed mining area has records, forest areas (as per records), along with been attached as Plate – II, III& V. other physical features such as water bodies, etc should be furnished. 7 A contour map showing the area drainage of the Complied core zone and 25 km of the study area (where A contour map showing the area the water courses of the core zone ultimately join drainage of the core zone and the major rivers/streams outside the buffer zone is shown in Plate – lease/project area) should also be clearly IX.The water course of the core indicated in the separate map. zone ultimately joins the Wardha river. 8 A detailed Site plan of the mine showing the Complied proposed break-up of the land for mining The Quarry and Surface Layout operations such as the quarry area, OB dumps, Plan of the site showing all the green belt, safety zone, buildings, infrastructure, details has been enclosed as CHP, ETP, Stockyard, township/colony (within Plate- VII (Quarry and Surface and adjacent to the ML), undisturbed area -if Layout Plan). any, and landscape features such as existing roads, drains/natural water bodies to be left undisturbed along with any natural drainage adjoining the lease /project areas, and modification of thereof in terms of construction of

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embankments/bunds, proposed diversion/re- channelling of the water courses, etc., approach roads, major haul roads, etc should be indicated. 9 In case of any proposed diversion of Nala diversion of two seasonal nallah/canal/river, the proposed route of nallah (Sakhari & Lendi Nallah) diversion /modification of drainage and their has been proposed and the same realignment, construction of embankment etc. has been shown on Plate – VII should also be shown on the map as per the (Quarry and Surface Layout Plan). approval of Irrigation and flood control Provision has been kept in Department of the concerned state. approved Project Report. 10 Similarly if the project involves diversion of any Chincholi- Sakhri road is passing road/railway line passing through the ML/project through property of Quarry-I which area, the proposed route of diversion and its is proposed to be diverted.. realignment should be shown in the map along Proposed route of diversion and its with the status of the approval of the competent alignment has been shown upon authority. Plate – VII (Quarry and Surface Layout Plan). Applicable approvals will be obtained prior to diversion. Details provided in Chapter II, Section 2.23 (Diversion of Surface Features) 11 Break up of lease/project area as per different Break up of present landuse has land uses and their stage of acquisition should been given in chapter – IV, Section be provided. 4.6 (Impact on Land). Land acquisition for the project will be completed in first three years. 12 Break-up of lease/project area as per mining Break up of project area has been plan should be provided. given in chapter – IV, Section 4.6 (Impact on Land). 13 Impact of changes in the land use due to the Impact of changes in the land use project if the land is predominantly agricultural due to the project has been given land/forestland/grazing land, should be provided. in chapter – IV, Section 4.6 (Impact on Land). 14 One-season (other than monsoon) primary One season baseline data for baseline data on environmental quality - air ambient air quality, water quality, (PM10, PM2.5, SOx, NOx and heavy metals noise and soil has been collected such as Hg, Pb, Cr, As, etc), noise, water and provided in Chapter-3. (surface and groundwater), soil - along with one- season met data coinciding with the same season for AAQ collection period should be provided. 15 Map (1: 50, 000 scale) of the study area (core Map showing location of baseline and buffer zone) showing the location of various sampling stations is attached as sampling stations superimposed with location of Plate X (Ambient Air Quality), XI habitats, other industries/mines, polluting (Water Quality), XII (Noise Quality) Pauni II Expansion OC CTOR CMPDI

sources, should be provided. The number and & XIII (Soil Quality). Monitoring location of the sampling stations in both core and stations have been selected and buffer zones should be selected on the basis of monitoring is being carried out on size of lease/project area, the proposed impacts the basis of guidelines laid out by in the downwind (air)/downstream (surface CPCB. Baseline values as water)/groundwater regime (based on flow). One observed in post monsoon season station should be in the upwind/upstream/non- 2015-16has been provided in impact/non-polluting area as a control station. chapter – III (Description of The monitoring should be as per CPCB Environment) guidelines and parameters for water testing for both ground water and surface water as per ISI standards and CPCB classification wherever applicable. Observed values should be provided along with the specified standards. 16 Study on the existing flora and fauna in the study Baseline data of Flora and Fauna area (10km) should be carried out by an was generated for the project in institution of relevant discipline. The list of flora post-monsoon season, 2015-16. and fauna duly authenticated separately for the The same has been given in core and study area and a statement clearly specifying whether the study area forms a part of chapter-III of this report. the migratory corridor of any endangered fauna should be given. If the study area has endangered flora and fauna, or if the area is occasionally visited or used as a habitat by Schedule-I species, or if the project falls within 15 km of an ecologically sensitive area, or used as a migratory corridor then a Comprehensive Conservation Plan along with the appropriate budgetary provision should be prepared and submitted with EIA-EMP Report; and comments/observation from the CWLW of the State Govt. should also be obtained and furnished.

17 Details of mineral reserves, geological status of Details of mineral reserves and the study area and the seams to be worked, various geo-mining parameters are ultimate working depth and progressive stage- given in chapter – II (Project wise working scheme until the end of mine life Description). Relevent plans are should be provided on the basis of the approved rated capacity and calendar plans of production attached as Plate – III from the approved Mining Plan. Geological maps (Topographical and Geological and sections should be included. The Plan), Plate – VII (Quarry and Progressive mine development and Conceptual Surface Layout Plan) and Plate – Final Mine Closure Plan should also be shown in VIII (Post Mining Landuse Plan). figures. Details of mine plan and mine closure plan approval of Competent Authority should be furnished for green field and expansion projects.

18 Details of mining methods, technology, Relevant information is given in

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equipment to be used, etc., rationale for chapter – II (Project Description), selection of specified technology and equipment sections 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10. proposed to be used vis-à-vis the potential impacts should be provided. 19 Impact of mining on hydrology, modification of Impacts have been detailed in natural drainage, diversion and channeling of the chapter – IV(Anticipated Impact existing rivers/water courses flowing though the and Mitigation Measures), para 4.2 ML and adjoining the lease/project and the and 4.3 impact on the existing users and impacts of mining operations thereon. 20 Detailed water balance should be provided. The Details water balance has been break-up of water requirement for the various given in Chapter – III, Section3.5.5 mine operations should be given separately. (Ground water resources in the Area), water requirement has been given in Chapter – II, Section 2.13 (Water Supply and Sewarage) 21 Source of water for use in mine, sanction of the For project site, sub-soil water has Competent Authority in the State Govt. and been envisaged as the source of impacts vis-à-vis the competing users in the drinking water. The water demand upstream and downstream of the project site for dust suppression, cleaning of should be given. equipments etc will be met through mine water. Detailed in Chapter – II, Section 2.13.Application for seeking NOC for grant of dewatering of groundwater has been submitted to CGWB on 21.01.2017. 22 Impact of mining and water abstraction from the Impact on hydrogeological Regime mine on the hydrogeology and groundwater has been given in Chapter – IV, regime within the core zone and 10 km buffer Para 4.3 zone including long-term monitoring measures should be provided. Details of rainwater harvesting and measures for recharge of groundwater should be reflected in case there is a declining trend of groundwater availability and/or if the area falls within dark/grey zone. 23 Impact of blasting, noise and vibrations should Relevant information is given in be given. Chapter – II, Section 2.12 (Drilling and Blasting) Chapter – IV, Section 4.4 (Noise Quality), Section 4.5 (Vibration Study and Control) 24 Impacts of mining on the AAQ and predictions Air Quality Impact prediction based on modeling using the ISCST-3 (Revised) modeling has been done with or latest model should be provided. FDM90121 software, which is

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detailed at para 4.1 of chapter – IV (Anticipated Impacts and Mitigation Measures) 25 Impacts of mineral transportation within the Impact on environmental quality mining area and outside the lease/project along has been detailecd in Chapter – IV with flow-chart indicating the specific areas (Anticipated Impacts and generating fugitive emissions should be Mitigation Measures) provided. Impacts of transportation, handling, Section 4.1 (Air Environment) transfer of mineral and waste on air quality, generation of effluents from workshop etc, management plan for maintenance of HEMM and other machinery/equipment should be given. Details of various facilities such as rest areas and canteen for workers and effluents/pollution load emanating from these activities should also be provided. 26 Effort be made to reduce/eliminate road Coal is transported in tarpoulin transport of coal inside and outside mine and for covered trucks to Sasti Railway mechanized loading of coal through CHP/ Silo siding located at distance of 8 kms into wagons and trucks/tippers. from mine.

27 Details of waste OB and topsoil generated as Relevent information has been per the approved calendar programme, and their given in Chapter – II,Section 2.9 management shown in figures as well (Dumping Strategy), Section 2.11 explanatory notes tables giving progressive (Calender Programme of development and mine closure plan, green belt development, backfilling programme and Excavation) conceptual post mining land use should be Chapter IV, Section 4.6 (Impact on given. OB dump heights and terracing based on Land). slope stability studies with a max of 280 angle as the ultimate slope should be given. Sections of final dumps (both longitudinal and cross section) with relation to the adjacent area should be shown. 28 Efforts be made for maximising progressive Detailed mine planning internal dumping of O.B., sequential mining, considering sequential mining to external dump on coal bearing area and later reduce land degradation is given in rehandling into the mine void--to reduce land Chapter II section 2.8 (Mining degradation. Strategy), Section 2.9 (Dumping strategy) 29 Impact of change in land use due to mining Chapter IV, Section 4.6 (Impact on operations and plan for restoration of the mined Land), Section 4.7 (Mine Closure area to its original land use should be provided. Plan) Land reclamation activities included in mine closure plan alongwith necessary provisions. 30 Progressive Green belt and ecological Relevant information as per the

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restoration /afforestation plan (both in text, format of MoEF&CC has been figures and in the tabular form as per the format given in chapter – IV, Section 4.1 of MoEFCC given below) and selection of (Air Environment) and Section 4.6 species (native) based on original survey/land- (Impact on Land). use should be given. 31 Conceptual Final Mine Closure Plan and post Mine closure plan is an integral mining land use and restoration of land/habitat to part of Project report which is duly the pre- mining status should be provided. A approved by competent authority Plan for the ecological restoration of the mined with all necessary provisions. out area and post mining land use should be prepared with detailed cost provisions. Impact Details provided in Chapter IV and management of wastes and issues of re- Section 4.7 (Mine Closure Plan). handling (wherever applicable) and backfilling Details of post mining land use and progressive mine closure and reclamation given in Section 4.6 (Impact on should be furnished. land) 32 Flow chart of water balance should be provided. Water Balance has been given in Treatment of effluents from workshop, township, chapter – III (Description of domestic wastewater, mine water discharge, etc. Environment) Section3.5.5 should be provided. Details of STP in colony and (Ground Water Quality). ETP in mine should be given. Recycling of water ETP has been proposed for the to the max. possible extent should be done. project. 33 Occupational health issues. Baseline data on the Baseline data on Socio- health of the population in the impact zone and Economicfor the projecthas been measures for occupational health and safety of generated in September, 2015 and the personnel and manpower in the mine should it is given in Chapter III, Section be given. 3.8 (Socioeconomic Scenario).

34 Risk Assessment and Disaster Preparedness Risk Assessment and Disaster and Management Plan should be provided. Preparedness and Management Plan incorporated in chapter – VII (Additional studies), Section 7.3. 35 Integration of the Env. Management Plan with Relevent information has been measures for minimizing use of natural given in chapter – X (Environment resources - water, land, energy, etc. should be Management Plan). carried out. 36 Cost of EMP (capital and recurring) should be Cost for Environment Management included in the project cost and for progressive is given in Chapter X, Section 10.3 and final mine closure plan. (Environmental Cost Project). 37 Details of R&R. Detailed project specific R&R No village rehabilitation is Plan with data on the existing socio-economic proposed. status of the population (including tribals, SC/ST, Details provided in chapter – VII BPL families) found in the study area and broad (Additional Studies), Section 7.4 plan for resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternate (Rehabilitation and Resettlement) livelihood concerns/employment for the displaced people, civic and housing amenities being offered, etc and costs along with the

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schedule of the implementation of the R&R Plan should be given. 38 CSR Plan along with details of villages and As per extant CSR Policy 2% of specific budgetary provisions (capital and last three years average net profit recurring) for specific activities over the life of the OR Rs 2/ tonne of company project should be given. production, whichever is higher will be used for social and economic upliftment. CSR details of previous three years for Ballarpur Area, WCL given as Annexure- V. 39 Corporate Environment Responsibility: Coal India has a very well laid a) The Company must have a well laid down Corporate Environmental policy. Environment Policy approved by the Board of Western Coalfields Limited, Being Directors. a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, b) The Environment Policy must prescribe for standard operating process/procedures to bring subscribes to the same policy. into focus any infringements/deviation/violation The hierarchical system or of the environmental or forest norms/conditions. Administrative Order of the c) The hierarchical system or Administrative company to deal with Order of the company to deal with environmental environmental issues is given in issues and for ensuring compliance with the Chapter – X Section 10.2 environmental clearance conditions must be (Monitoring Organisation) furnished. d) To have proper checks and balances, the company should have a well laid down system of reporting of non-compliances/violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and/or shareholders or stakeholders at large. 41 Details on Public Hearing should cover the Public Hearing was conducted information relating to notices issued in the successfully by MPCB on newspaper, proceedings/minutes of Public 01.12.2018 under the Hearing, the points raised by the general public chairmanship of ADM, Chandrapur and commitments made by the proponent and the action proposed with budgets in suitable time at Manoranjan Kendra, Sasti frame. These details should be presented in a colony, Near CGM office, WCL tabular form. If the Public Hearing is in the Ballarpur Area, Tahsil Rajura, regional language, an authenticated English District Chandrapur. The minutes Translation of the same should be provided. of Public hearing has been issued by MPCB vide its letter no MPCB/SROC/2503/2018 dated 17th December, 2018. The public hearing was conducted as per ToR for increase in production cpapcity fron 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA and ML area from 316.30 ha to 1152.66 ha. 42 In built mechanism of self-monitoring of For self monitoring of compliance Pauni II Expansion OC CTOR CMPDI

compliance of environmental regulations should of environmental regulations, a be indicated. well laid mechanism is in place which is detailed in Chapter – X (Environment Management Plan) Section 10.2 (Monitoring Organisation) 43 Status of any litigations/ court cases Not Applicable filed/pending on the project should be provided. 44 Submission of sample test analysis of Details of Coal Characterstics has Characteristics of coal: This should include been given in chapter – II (Project details on grade of coal and other characteristics Description), Section 2.4 such as ash content, S and heavy metals (Quarrywise Quality) including levels of Hg, As, Pb, Cr etc.

45 Copy of clearances/approvals such as Forestry Forestry clearance – No forest clearances, Mining Plan Approval, mine closer involved in Phase-I of the project. plan approval. NOC from Flood and Irrigation Project report – Project approval Dept. (if req.), etc. wherever applicable. letter is attached as annexure – III, Mine closure plan is an integral part of Project report.

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CHAPTER – I INTRODUCTION 1.1 General The proposed Pauni-II Expansion OC has been envisaged by expansion of Pauni-II OC with adjacent Pauni-III geological block which is located west of Pauni Extension Geological Block and forms the south-western most coal bearing area of eastern limb of Wardha Valley Coalfield. The geological block is named as “Area west of Pauni Extn. Block”. The Pauni-II OC mine was envisaged in Pauni Extension geological block located in the south-western part of eastern limb of Wardha Valley Coalfield. Pauni Extension Block is located west of Pauni OC mine. The area falls in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district of Maharashtra State. Chandrapur the district headquarter is located at the distance of about 25 km from the block.

The EC for Pauni – II OC was accorded by MoEF&CC vide its letter no. J- 11015/71/2005 – IA.II (M) dated 02/02/2006 for 0.60 MTPA in a ML area of 316.30 ha based on the Project Report approved by WCL Board on 13/11/2003.This project is an ongoing project and excavation has been started from April, 2016.

Based on the approved Project Report, the Form – 1 document was submitted to MoEF&CC. The proposal was discussed in 6th EAC (Thermal & Coal Mining) meeting of MoEFCC and terms of References (TORs) was granted vide MoEF&CC vide letter no J- 11015/80/2016.IA-II (M) dated 30.03.2017.Subsequently on the basis above TOR,Draft EIA-EMP has been prepared for submission to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board for conducting Public Hearing and completion of public consultation process. The Public hearing for proposal of 3.25 MTPA within ML area of 1152.66 ha has been successfully held on 01/12/2018under the chairmanship of ADM, Chandrapur at Manoranjan Kendra, Sasti colony, Near CGM office, WCL Ballarpur Area, Tahsil Rajura, District Chandrapur. The minutes of Public hearing has been issued by MPCB vide its letter no MPCB/SROC/2503/2018 dated 17th December, 2018. The public hearing was conducted as per ToR for increase in production cpapcity fron 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA and ML area from 316.30 ha to 1152.66 ha. The ML area of expansion proposal included forest land of 12.70 ha.

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The salient features of the approved Project Report is given below in Table 1.1 Table 1 Brief of Project Report Approved Project Report of Sl. Particulars Pauni – II Expansion OC No. Quarry-I Quarry -II Total 1) Mineable Reserves (Mt) 5.18 25.45 30.63 G9/4775 G9/4830 (G- 2) Grade/GCV of coal (kcal/kg) 9)/4817 3) OB Volume (Mm3) 31.90 157.57 189.47 4) Average S/R 6.16 6.19 6.19 5) Mine Capacity (Mty) 0.75 2.50 3.25 6) Manpower 242 7) Overall OMS (t) 50.87 8) Total Capital 499.0042 crores

Proposal of Pauni-II Expansion OC, Phase-I (excluding forest land of 12.70 ha)

The Stage – I FC for the 12.07 ha of forest land is yet to be secured and with all efforts, the formal Stage – I FC may take another 12 months.

Now considering the present position of the mine and the surged demand of power grade coal from WCL mines for the power plants of Maharashtra and as per the requirements of MoEF & CC (for project involving forest land but not having Stage – I FC in hand), a Mining Plan by excluding the Forest land and adjacent non-forest land (for maintaining mine geometry) has been prepared as Phase – I for the expansion capacity (0.60 to 3.25 MTPA) and balance land area (316.30 ha to 1095.52 ha). The Mining Plan of Phase-I was approvedby WCL board vide letterWCL/BD/SECTT/BM- 307/2018/830 dated 26.12.2018.

On the basis of above, this Final EIA-EMP report has been prepared for obtaing Environmental Clearance for Phase-I of the proposal, i.e. expansion in production capacity from 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA and ML area from 316.30 ha to 1095.52 ha.

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1.2Locational Detail

The proposed mine area falls in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district of Maharashtra State. Chandrapur the district headquarter is located at the distance of about 25 km from the mine. No village exist within the proposed mine area.The nearest villages, Waroda and Sakhariare located in north-west & western direction outside the boundary of the project. Both villages are connected with all-weather metal road with Rajura tehsil.

The area of Pauni-II Expansion OC block is bounded by latitudes N 190 48’ 19” and 190 49’ 27” and Longitude E 790 13’ 48” and 790 16’ 13”. The block is covered in the Survey of India Toposheet No.- 56 M/1 and 56 M/5.

Toposheet plan showing the project area is given as Plate-II. 1.3Communication The approach to the area at present is via Sasti Colliery or Rajura, Mathra, Gauri, Pauni and Sasti villages by a fair weathered road, which is passing from north of the proposed mine leasehold boundary. Delhi-Chennai Grand Chord Railway line passes through Ballarpur township which is located in the NE of the mine at a distance of about 10 km. Ballarshah Railway Station is located in the NE at about 10 km from the area. 1.4Topography & Drainage The entire area of the block is covered by agriculture land with black cotton soil. The altitude of the area ranges between 183.25 m and 200.29 m. Few seasonal nallas are passing through the block and joining easterly flowing Pauni nala in the north, which ultimately joins Wardha River near Sasti village. The general slope of the area is from west to east. The main drainage of the area is controlled by the Wardha River which is flowing southerly and is located about 10 km east from the area.

Lendi nala is passing through the coal bearing area of Quarry-II, which is proposed to be diverted as per route shown in Quarry and Surface Layout Plan. The proposed diverted length of Lendi nala is 1.50 km and proposed to meet in Sakhri nala. The seasonal nalas are proposed to divert and meet in Lendi nala. Sakhri Nala is passing through coal bearing area of Quarry-I and Quarry-II, which is proposed to be diverted as

Pauni II Expansion OC Introduction CMPDI per route shown in Quarry and Surface Layout Plan. The proposed diverted length of Sakhri nala is 2.00 km and proposed to meet in Pauni nala. 1.5Climate The climate of the district can be classified as tropical hot climate with high range of temperature through out of the year. Primarily there are two prominent seasons in the district - a very hot summer and a moderate winter. The summer months are very hot and prolonged while winter is short and mild. The monsoon season starts immediately after summer and lasts till late September. The southwest monsoon brings lot of rainfall during rainy season and there is no draught prone area in this district. The temperature starts decreasing from the month of October. December is the coldest month. Mean maximum temperature during December is 28.2ºC and mean minimumtemperature is 11.6º C.The southern part is comparatively warmer than the north with ranges between 29.6º to 14.6ºC. The lowest recorded temperature in the north is 3º and in the southis 8ºC. The daily mean temperature starts rising from the month of February and May is the peak summer month when mean maximum temperature goes up to 43º and minimum temperature is 28º to 29ºC. In severe heat condition temperature rises up to 46ºC. However temperature starts reducing after May due to onset of monsoon, which last from June to September when it is hot and humid. The average annual rainfall is about 1150 mm. Average no. of rainy days is 60 to 65 through out the district. The relative humidity is very high during monsoon season, and it exceeds 70%, but after monsoon season it falls down rapidly and in summer it is only 20%. 1.6Justification Many of the existing opencast mines of Ballarpur Area (Pauni OCM, Gauri OCM) are reaching near to their approved limits of coal reserves. The exhaustion of these mines would create additional gap between demand &supply & therefore opening of new projects like Pauni-II Expansion OC is essential to bridge this gap between demand & supply. Presently Pauni-II OC mine is an on-going project of WCL & excavation has been started since April, 2016. The Project Report of Pauni-III OC has been approved on Cost Plus basis but mine could not be started as cost plus agreement could not be finalized. As both quarries are adjacent, common infrastructure will be shared by both the quarries thus optimizing the capital and revenue cost. Thus, the Project Report of Pauni-II Expansion OC mine by expanding Pauni-II OC in the adjacent ‘West of Pauni Extension block’ has been planned as an economically viable project in notified price by

Pauni II Expansion OC Introduction CMPDI sharing the common infrastructure as well as by enhancing the target capacity of the project.

The present proposal would work as replacement mine to depleting opencast mines of Ballarpur Area and help in partially bridging the gap between demand & supply of coal. To overcome and meet increasing demand of coal, CIL has planned an ambitious target of 1 BT of coal production to be achieved by 2019-20. To achieve this target, it is essential to opennew projects or enhance the production target of existing mines of WCL.

The proposed opencast will ensure 3.25MTPA of coal production and this will help in achieving target of 1 BT of coal production by 2019-20. 1.7Sources of Data This report has been formulated considering various data from the following sources: Table 2 Sources of Data incorporated in EMP Sl. Type of Data Sources No. 1 Mining and economic parameters and Project Report prepared by CMPDIL other miscellaneous data and Field data received from Ballarpur Area, WCL. Mining Plan for Pauni-II Expansion OC, Phase-I approved by WCL Board. 2 Environmental data including Baseline data generated for Pauni II meteorological data, air quality, dust OC Expansion from November, 2015 to fall rate, water quality and noise level January, 2016. data. 3 Socio-economic study Baseline data generated for Pauni II OC Expansion from August, 2015 to September, 2016. 4 Flora and fauna Flora & fauna study done for Pauni II OC Expansion from September, 2015 to October, 2015. 5 Surface hydrology and hydrogeology CMPDIL, RI- IV, Nagpur. 6 Meteorological data Meteorological data generated for Pauni II OC Expansion from November, 2015 to January, 2016. 7 Land use/cover mapping core zone. As per State Govt. Record, data supplied by the concerned WCL area office.

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CHAPTER- II PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Background of the Project

The proposed area of Pauni-II Expansion OC is in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district of Maharashtra State. Chandrapur, the district headquarter, is located at a distance of about 25 km from the block. The mine is expansion of ongoing Pauni –II OC mine.

The Project Report of Pauni-II OC mine was approved by WCL Board in November, 2003 for 0.60 MTPA target capacity. The Project was accorded environmental clearance for 0.60 MTPA in a Minelease area of 316.30 ha by MoEF&CC vide its letter no. J-11015/71/2005 – IA.II (M) dated 02/02/2006. The land acquisition for the project was delayed due to increase in the land cost. Considering the increased land cost as per Maharashtra Govt. & new R&R policy of CIL of 2012, the complete land area of 316.30 ha was acquired in 2015-16. The mining operations in Pauni-II OC mine started in April, 2016.

Afresh project report titled “Amalgamated Pauni-II & III OC” was prepared considering the adjacent geological block named “Area west of Pauni Extn. Block” for excavation. The proposed project was named as Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine. The mine will operate with two independent quarries (Quarri-I & Quarry-II) with use of common infrastructure facilities. This will enhance the production capacity of mine from 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA with increase in project area from 316.30 ha to 1152.66 ha.

The total additional capital of the projectis Rs. 483.6948 crores (excluding existing capital of Rs. 15.3094 crores). This project report for Amalgamated Pauni- II & III OC was approved by WCL Board in its 266th meeting held on 20/06/2015. The name of project was thereafter changed to Pauni-II OC Expansion by WCL Board in its 281st meeting held on 19/09/2016.

The Stage – I FC for the 12.07 ha of forest land is yet to be secured and with all efforts, the formal Stage – I FC may take another 12 months.

Now considering the present position of the mine and the surged demand of power grade coal from WCL mines for the power plants of Maharashtra and as per the

Pauni II Expansion OC Project Description CMPDI requirements of MoEF & CC (for project involving forest land but not having Stage – I FC in hand), a Mining Plan by excluding the Forest land and adjacent non-forest land (for maintaining mine geometry) has been prepared as Phase – I for the expansion capacity (0.60 to 3.25 MTPA) and balance land area (316.30 ha to 1095.52 ha). The Mining Plan of Phase-I was approvedby WCL board vide letterWCL/BD/SECTT/BM- 307/2018/830 dated 26.12.2018. 2.2 Geology 2.2.1 Geological Block Boundary Pauni Extension Block (Pauni-II block/Quarry-I Area) The Gelogical block boundary of Pauni Extension Block are as follows: - North - Fault F1-F1 (below Kamthi)

South - Fault F2-F2 (Floor of Bottom Section)

East - 170 m depth line (But the mine has been planned upto 120m)

West - Subcrop of Composite Seam. West of Pauni Extension Block (Pauni-III block/Quarry-II Area) The area west of Pauni Extn. Block is 2.52 km2 and is located in the south-western part of eastern limb of Wardha Valley Coalfield. The limits of area west of Pauni Extn. Block are as follows:

1. North - Fault F2 (PE) – F2 (PE) (at the floor of Composite Top Section)

2. South - Fault F9 - F9 (at the floor of Composite Bottom Section & F10- F10 (below Kamthi) and subcrop of Composite Seam (below Kamthi)

3. East - Fault F2 (PE)- F2 (PE) (at the floor of Composite Top Section)

4. West - Subcrop of Composite Seam (below Kamthi) and faults F3–F3& F10–F10 (Below Kamthi) 2.2.2 Sequence of Coal Seams and Parting within the Block Area The details of coal seams in Pauni-Extension Block (Pauni-II Block/Quarry-I Area) and West of Pauni Extension Block (Pauni-III Block/Quarry-II Area) are described below: Pauni –II block The major part of Wardha Valley Coalfield is characterized by presence of one thick Composite Seam varying in thickness from 15 m to 20 m composed of mainly 2 to 3 correlatable sections separated by well-defined partings. In Pauni-II OC Mining Block, the Composite Seam having thickness ranging from 17.65 m to 20.79 m including all dirt

Pauni II Expansion OC Project Description CMPDI bands and parting occurs in the middle part of the Barakar Formation. The study of seam structure of Composite Seam reveals that prominent fine grained sandstone, alternate shale and sandstone and carbonecious Shale, etc occurring within the seam divides it into two sections i.e. Top and Bottom. For proving the quarriable potentiality of Pauni-II Mining Block, both the sections i.e. Top Section & Bottom Section of the Composite Seam have been considered as single coal bed horizon after excluding the parting between both sections. The details of seam description for the individual seam sections i.e. Top Section and Bottom Section as well as for the Composite Seam in the proposed Pauni-II OC mining area (upto 120m depth at the floor of bottom section) are as follows :- Table 3 Seam Details (Pauni-II Block/Quarry-I Area) Sl. PARTICULARS TOP SECTION BOTTOM COMPOSITE No. SECTION SEAM 1 Depth (Roof) i) Minimum 19.80 m 27.92 m 19.80 m (CMWG-109) (CMWG-111) (CMWG-109) ii) Maximum 83.91m 111.60m 83.91 m (CMWG-118) (CMWG-110) (CMWG-118) 2 Floor Reduced Level i) Minimum 180.55m 170.70m 170.70m (CMWG-118) (CMWG-118) (CMWG-118) ii) Maximum 255.99m 247.88m 247.88m (CMWG-109) (CMWG-109) (CMWG-109) 3 Full seam thickness i) Minimum 10.72 m 2.55 m 13.50 (CMWG-118) (CMWG-80) (CMWG-80) ii) Maximum 10.95 4.30 15.02 (CMWG-80) (CMWG-118) (CMWG-118) 4 Parting (with Top/ Bottom section) i) Minimum 2.23 m 2.23 m (CMWG-111) (CMWG-111) ii) Maximum 5.55m 5.55 m (CMWG-118) (CMWG-118) Table 4 Seam Details (Pauni – III block/Quarry-II Area) Coal seam/ Generalised thickness Thickness range (m) Parting range (m) Minimum Maximum Composite 5.56 13.99 8.00 - 12.00 Top Section (CMWG – 151) (CMWG – 174)) 1.33 5.13 Parting (CMWG – 174) (CMWG – 180)

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Composite 2.05 6.00 Bottom 2.00 - 6.00 (CMWG – 174) (CMWG – 176) Section

2.3 Geological Structure Of The Block 2.3.1 Strike & Dip Pauni – II block/Quarry-I Area The general strike of the coal seam as determined from the floor contour and roof contour plans of Composite Seam is ENE-WSW dipping towards south. The dip of the formation ranges 8o-9o (1 in 6 to 1 in 7). Pauni – III block/Quarry-II Area The general strike of the coal seam as determined from the floor contour plans of Composite Top and Bottom Sections is WSW – ESE with minor swing to NNW – SSE in the north western part of the area. However, local minor swing in the strike has also been observed in the area. The dip of the strata ranges from 6.50 to 140 (gradient 1 in 4 to 1 in 8.5) and dipping towards east. The northern and southern part of the area is generally having less gradient (1 in 8.5) as compare to remaining part of the block. 2.3.2 Faults Pauni – II block/Quarry-I Area

A total of 2 nos. normal faults (F1-F1& F2-F2) have been interpreted in Pauni-II Block.

Fault F1-F1 demarcate the northern limit and fault F2-F2 demarcate the southern limit of the block. The details of these faults are furnished in the following Table. Table 5 Description of Faults (Pauni-II Mining Block) Fault Trend Throw Evidence No. Direction Amount

F1-F1 NW-SE SW About Omission of Top Section in 70 m CMWG-59 and omission of Bottom Section in CMWG-114.

F2-F2 NW-SE to SW to About Omission of Composite Seam NNW-SSE SSW 100 m in CMWG-104 & 116.

Pauni – III block/Quarry-II Area The area of the block is traversed by 12 numbers of faults. All the faults are oblique faults, cutting across the strike of the strata. The major fault F2 (PE) - F2 (PE) is continuing from the eastern adjoining block i.e. Pauni Extension Block and its fault number has been retained as mentioned in the geological report prepared by CMPDI.

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This major fault F2 (PE) – F2 (PE) also demarcates northern / eastern the limit of the block. The details of the individual faults are given in the following Table: Table 6 Description of Faults (Area West Of Pauni Extn. Block) Extent Throw Sl. Fault of faults Trend Direction Amount Evidence No. No. (m) (m) 1. F1 – F1 750 m NW - SW 0-20 Difference in floor reduced SE level on both sides of the fault. 2. F2 3300 WNW- WSW About Talchir and Vindhyan contact is (PE)– ESE 80-150 faulted in CMWG – 173, F2 (PE) Composite Top + Bottom (Pauni Sections are omitted in CMWG Extn. – 124, 181 & 207 and Block) Composite Top Section omitted and roof of Composite Bottom Section is faulted in CMWG - 211. 3. F2 – F2 1300 WNW- NNE About Composite Top Section omitted ESE 90 and roof of Composite Bottom section is faulted in CMWG– 119 & Composite Top & Bottom Sections are omitted in CMWG - 106 4. F3 – F3 1000 NW – NE 0 – 40 Difference in floor reduced SE level on both sides of the fault.

5. F4 – F4 700 E - W N 0 - 15 Roof of Composite Top Section is faulted in CMWG – 107 and Composite Bottom Section is omitted in CMWG -154.

6. F5 – F5 500 N - S E 25 – 60 Floor of Composite Bottom Section is faulted in CMWG – 170 & difference in FRL on both sides of the fault. 7. F6 – F6 350 NW - NE 70 - 80 Difference in floor reduced SE level on both sides of the fault 8. F7- F7 500 E - W S 0 - 15 Roof of Composite Top Section is omitted in CMWG – 164. 9. F8 – F8 350 NW - NE 50 Difference in floor reduced SE level on both sides of the fault. 10. F9 – F9 1100 E - W S About Difference in floor reduced 40 level on both sides of the fault and floor of Composite Top Section is faulted and Composite Bottom Section is omitted in CMWG – 101. 11. F10 – 400 NW – NE About Composite Bottom Section is F10 SE 60 omitted in CMWG -165. 12. F11 – 675 NNW - WSW About Roof of Composite Top Section F11 SSE 10 is faulted in CMWG – 142.

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2.4 Quarrywise Quality Quality of coal has been assessed for both the quarries separately as well as for Amalgamated OC based on the borehole data available within the quarry area. Pauni – II block/Quarry-I Area The minimum and maximum range of analytical data for quality of coal for composite seam is as given below: Table 7 Coal Quality in Quarry-I Area Parameters Range Minimum Maximum Moisture % 8.0 (CMWG-118) 8.1 (CMWG-80) Ash % 26.5 (CMWG-80) 27.3 (CMWG-118) GCV (kCal/kg) 4470 4826 (excluding Parting) Average GCV 4755 kCal/kg (G-9) (kcal/kg)

Pauni – III block/Quarry-II Area The minimum and maximum range of analytical data for quality of coal for bottom section & top section is as given below: Table 8 Coal Quality in Quarry-II Area Parameters Range Minimum Maximum Bottom Section Moisture % 6.3 (CMWG-187) 9.5 (CMWG-96) Ash % 18.7 (CMWG-164) 34.7 (CMWG-128) GCV (kCal/kg) 4072 5339 (excluding Parting) Top Section Moisture % 5.7 (CMWG-155) 9.0 (CMWG-153) Ash % 20.2 (CMWG-167) 40.0 (CMWG-155) GCV (kCal/kg) 3796 5073 (excluding Parting) GCV (Composite 4830 kCal/kg (G-9) Seam)

Overall Quality

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The overall quality of composite seam (top & bottom section combined) for Pauni-II Expansion OC mine, on average basis, works out to 4817 kCal/kg (Grade G-9).

2.5 Geological Reserves Pauni – II block/Quarry-I Area Only one Composite workable seam in two sections designated as Top and Bottom section occurs in the area under report. A total of 13.56 Mt of proved quarriable reserves of Composite Seam have been established in Pauni Extension Geological Block. Out of 13.56 Mt Proved Geological Reserves in Pauni Extension Geological Block, geological reserves upto 120m depth is 6.06 Mt and rest 7.50 Mt lies beyond 120m depth.

Pauni – III block/Quarry-II Area The sectorwise, depthwise and gradewise quarriable net proved reserves for area west of Pauni Extension block are given in following table: Table 9 Sectorwise, Depthwise and Gradewise Quarriable Net Proved Reserves Quarry-II Area Depth (m) Total Grade reserves Upto 50 50-100 100 - 150 150 - 200 > 200 (Mt.) SECTOR - A

i) Subcrop Zone 1.257 0.131 ------1.388

ii) Full Thickness 0.050 14.037 8.769 2.550 0.093 25.499

TOTAL SECTOR – A 1.307 14.168 8.769 2.550 0.093 26.887 SECTOR – B i) Subcrop Zone 0.494 ------0.494

ii) Full Thickness 0.270 0.517 ------0.787

TOTAL SECTOR– B 0.764 0.517 ------1.281

SECTOR – C i) Subcrop Zone 0.095 ------0.095 ii) Full Thickness 0.186 0.838 ------1.024

TOTAL SECTOR – C 0.281 0.838 ------1.119 SECTOR – D i) No Subcrop Zone ii) Full Thickness -- -- 3.045 8.921 2.398 14.364

TOTAL SECTOR – D -- -- 3.045 8.921 2.398 14.364

SECTOR-E NIL

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Depth (m) Total Grade reserves Upto 50 50-100 100 - 150 150 - 200 > 200 (Mt.) TOTAL SECTOR

A+B+C+D+E 1.846 0.131 ------1.977 A. SUBCROP ZONE B. FULL SEAM 0.506 15.392 11.814 11.471 2.491 41.674 THICKNESS G. TOTAL 2.352 15.523 11.814 11.471 2.491 43.651

West of Pauni Extension mining block has been projected in Sec - A, Sec - B and Sec - C. Geological reserves estimated in this mining block is 29.287 Mt.

Now as explained, above, forest land and adjoining non- forest land (Govt. & tenancy land) falls only in the quarry-able portion of Quarry – II, therefore, in the present Phase – I (excluding the forest land and adjoining non – forest land), reserves in Pauni-III block / quarry – II area works out to 25.79 Mt.

2.6Mine Boundary, Mineable Reserves, Target & Life 2.6.1 Mine Boundary Delineation The mine boundaries of both quarries are as follows: Quarry-I The proposed Quarry-I has been planned in Pauni Extension Geological block which is bounded in north by fault F1-F1 (70m throw) and in south by another fault F2-F2 (100m throw). Thus these two faults form the natural mine boundary at the floor of coal seam of proposed Quarry-I in northern and southern side. The top and bottom sections of composite seam subcrop in western side. The subcrop of top section forms the mine boundary (in coal) in the western side where bottom section also exists. The subcrop of bottom section has been excluded because of high cut off ratio due to non-existence of top section at that place. In the eastern dip side, coal reserves have been proved upto a depth of 170m of the floor of composite seam. However, in this report the dip side limit of quarry has been fixed up to a depth of 120m at the floor of composite seam. Thus the quarry boundaries (in coal) of the proposed Quarry-I OC are as follows: Table 10The Mine boundaries of proposed Quarry-I OC Particulars North East South West

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Proposed Fault F1-F1. 120m depth line at Fault Subcrop of Mine the floor of bottom F2-F2 top section Boundary section of composite of seam composite seam

Quarry-II The Pauni-III geological block is bounded by faults in three directions & sub-crop of seam in fourth direction. The block is divided in to five sectors i.e. ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’. The proposed mine is envisaged to mine coal in sectors ‘A’,’B’ & ‘C’ only, considering the geo-mining parameters, stripping ratio, etc. Exploration is being carried out near sector ‘D’ and no geological reserves have been projected in sector ‘E’ as it is having negligible width bounded with two major faults. The mining reserves in sector ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’ have been considered upto dip side major fault F2-F2 (max. depth about 200m). Faults namely F5-F5, F6-F6& F8-F8 which exist towards east side of the property, make the eastern boundary of the proposed mine. Reserves east of these faults (in Sector D) have not been considered in this report as the extension of eastern side is still under geological investigation. Subcrop of the bottom section of seam makes the southern & western boundary of proposed mine. The Mine boundaries of proposed Quarry-II OC are tabulated below: Table 11 The Mine boundaries of proposed Quarry-II OC

Particulars North East South West

Proposed Fault F2- Fault F5- Sub crop of Sub crop of bottom

mine F2 F5, F6-F6& bottom section section & Fault F1-F1

Boundary F8-F8

Quarry – II is yet to worked as per the approved PR. The forest land and adjoining non forest land partly falls only in the excavation of Quarry – II area. In Phase – I, the changes due to exclusion of Forest land and surrounding non – forest land occurs only in Quarry – II. As explained earlier, the Phase – I workings (as an interim arrangement) will be contained within the above limits only but excluding the forest land and adjoining non – forest land (57.14 ha) as shown in the Quarry and Surface Layout Plan. There is no change in the presently working Quarry – I.

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2.6.2 Mineable Reserves Quarry-I The total in-situ geological reserves in entire Pauni Extension Geological Block is 13.56 Mt, out of which 6.06 Mt is available upto 120m depth at floor of bottom section. The net mineable reserves available in the proposed Quarry-I OC mine is 5.18 Mt. While estimating the net mineable reserves, 10% geological losses (0.61 Mt) and 5% mining losses (0.27 Mt) have been excluded from the proved geological reserves. Table 12 Mineable Reserves in Quarry-I Name Of Floor Thicknes Geological Geologica Mining Mineable Seam Area s Reserves l Losses Losses Reserves Consider Variation (Mt) (Mt) (Mt) (Mt) ed In Ha. 'M' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BOTTOM 26.60 2.55m – SECTION 4.30m 6.06 0.61 0.27 5.18 TOP 26.60 10.72m SECTION – 10.95m

Quarry-II The total in-situ geological reserves in quarriable area of West of Pauni Extension Geological Block is 29.76 Mt. The net mineable reserves available in the proposed Quarry-II OC is 25.45 Mt. While estimating the net mineable reserves, 10% geological losses (2.98 Mt) and 5% mining losses (1.33 Mt) have been considered. Table 13 Mineable Reserves in Quarry-II Name Floor Area Thicknes Geologic Geologic Mining Mineabl Of Seam considered s al al Losses Losses e in Ha. Variation Reserves (Mt) (Mt) Reserv. 'M' (Mt) (Mt) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Bottom 148.50 2.05 To 9.16 0.92 0.41 7.83 Section 6.00 Top 141.50 5.56 To 20.60 2.06 0.92 17.62 Section 13.99 Total 29.76 2.98 1.33 25.45

Thus, the net mineable reserves assessed in Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine are 30.63 Mt (5.18 Mt in Quarry-I OC and 25.45 Mt in Quarry-II OC mine).

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As explained earlier, the Phase – I workings (as an interim arrangement) will be contained within the above limits only but only excluding the forest land and adjoining non – forest land as shown in the Quarry and Surface Layout Plan. There is no change in the presently working Quarry – I. Quarry – II is yet to worked as per the approved PR. The forest land partly falls only in the excavation of Quarry – II and balance in the adjoin area. In Phase – I, the changes due to exclusion of Forest land and surrounding non – forest land occurs only in Quarry – II. Phase-I proposal excluding the forest land & adjoining non-forest land is in no way interfering with the current operations as per original approved mining plan as well as mine geometry. The works in the aforesaid excluded portion will be required at a latter dated (may be more than 5 years) Therefore, the net mineable reserves of Quarry – II in Phase – I works out 22.05 Mt. Thus the net mineable reserves assessed in Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine Phase - I are 27.23 Mt (5.18 Mt in Quarry-I OC and 22.05 Mt in Quarry-II OC mine).

2.6.3 Target Production & Mine Life The approved project report has been prepared for a target capacity of 3.25 Mt/annum from Quarry-I OC (0.75 Mty) and Quarry-II OC (2.50 Mty). The parameters of opencast mine field and technical conditions of its development make this target feasible with normal indices namely length, width & depth of the excavated block, thickness of coal seam, seam gradient, method of mining etc. In this Mining Plan of Phase – I, same capacity has been proposed. As per the approved PR, the life of Pauni – II Expansion OC mine works out to 14 years considering annual target production of 3.25 Mty and mineable reserves of 30.63 Mt. The break-up of mine life is as under: Table -Mine Life Details Quarrywise Period Quarry-I Quarry-II Pauni – II Expansion OC mine Pre construction period 1 Year 2 Years 1 Year Construction/Production 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years Build-up period Target capacity period 5 Years 9 Years 3 Years Tapering capacity 1 Year - 6 Years period Total life 9 Years 14 Years 14 Years

Now, considering the reserves of Phase – I, life of the mine works out to 13 years (only if Phase-II does not come up). But in actual scenario, the forest land acquisition

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will be over in next 12 – 24 months and as such it will be dovetailed into the original project as per the original approved PR.

2.7 Mine Parameters As already explained, there is no change in the geo-mining/ mine parameters in Quarry – I in this Phase – I proposal. As the forest land lies only in Quarry – II and adjoining areas, therefore, the changes will be there only in Quarry – II. As such, the different Mine parameters of proposed project (Phase-I) are as follows: Sl. Particulars Quarry-I Quarry-II Quarry-II Total No. (Phase – I) (Phase-I and Phase-II inclusive) 1. Area of the Quarry a) On floor (ha) 26.60 128.66 148.50 155.26 b) On surface (ha) 63.45 210.34 231.90 273.79 2. Depth (m) [upto floor of bottom section] a) Initial 28-30m 27 27 27 b) Final 120m 200 200 200 3. Gradient of Seam 1 in 6 to 1 in 6 1 in 6 1 in 6 to 1 in 7 1 in 7 4. Average thickness of seams a) Top Section 10.72m – 10 10 10.95m b) Bottom Section 2.55m – 4 4 4.30m 5. Strike length (m) on floor 400 2300 2500 of composite seam 6. Strike length (m) on 600 2650 950 surface 7. Width on surface (m) [dip 1050 750(Avg) 750 rise] 8. Width on floor (m) [dip 825 750 (Avg) 750 rise] 9. GCV (kCal/kg) and Band 4755 4830 4830 4817 of GCV ( G-9) (G-9) (G-9) (G-9) 10. Mineable Reserves (Mt) 5.18 22.05 25.45 27.23 (considering 5% mining losses)

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11. Total OB (Mm3) including 31.90 149.49 157.57 181.39 access trench 12. Average stripping ratio 6.16 6.77 6.19 6.5 (m3/t) (Avg)

2.8 Mining Strategy Quarry and Access Trench The proposed Pauni-II Expansion OC mine has two quarries namely Quarry-I & Quarry- II. In Quarry-I, the Access Trench is proposed to touch the composite coal seam near the sub-crop of Bottom section near fault F2-F2 (where top section also exists). Slight variation in the position of fault F2-F2 cannot be ruled out and it is therefore proposed in this report to make confirmatory boreholes prior to making the Access Trench to confirm the sub-crop of composite seam near the touching point of Access Trench as well as to confirm the position of fault F2-F2. Similarly, in Quarry-II, Access trench would be driven at a gradient of 1 in 16 to touch at subcrop of bottom section of seam (where thickness is 2.0m) in sector ‘A’. The Access Trench would be driven through the rise side batter to optimize the OB excavation. Another Access trench is proposed to be driven for Sector ‘B’ & ‘C’. Part of this access trench would be common for both the sectors. There is no change in the access trench in Quarry – II in Phase – I (same as given in the original approved PR). Cut-wise Coal, OB & Stripping Ratio Both the quarries of Pauni-II Expansion OC have been divided into various Cuts. There are six Cuts in Quarry-I and ten Cuts in Quarry-II. The Stripping Ratio for in Phase –I, for Quarry – I remains the same. However, due to reasons mentioned earlier, the S.R. for Quarry – II in Phase – I will be 6.77

2.9 Dumping Strategy As already explained, the proposed Phase – I is an interim arrangement for a period of 24 months (awaiting only the Forest Clearance) for working at same rate within the non- forest land, therefore in this Phase – I, no change in the dumping strategy has been made. As detailed above, entire mining area is divided in 2 quarries namely Quarry-I & Quarry- II. Due to limited strike length of the quarry in Quarry-I and steep gradient of seam sections, no internal dumping is proposed in the quarry and therefore the entire

Pauni II Expansion OC Project Description CMPDI overburden will be dumped externally. The layout of these OB dumps are shown in Quarry and Surface Layout plan. Four dumps have been planned as given below: Type of OB Number of Name of Area of Maximum dump OB dumps dumps External Height of OB OB Dump dump (Ha) (m) Permanent OB 2 Dump A 154.17 90 Dump Dump D 60.40 90 Permanent Top 1 Dump B 35.40 30 Soil Dumps Temporary Top 1 Dump C 58.93 30 Soil Dumps

External Dump ‘D” having dumping capacity of 25.45 Mm3over 60.40 ha and maximum height of 90m for dumping of hard OB of Quarry-I, has three benches each of 30m height and final angle of slope is proposed to be kept at maximum 25o. It is proposed to remove soil upto 3m depth in 120m trench along periphery of proposed external dump ‘D’ to increase the stability of dump. However, it is proposed in this report to involve some scientific agency to conduct the study on slope stability and the final angle of slope as suggested by the above agency will be implemented. Another external dump ‘C’ on coal bearing area between Quarry-I & Quarry-II, having dumping capacity of 12.80 Mm3 and maximum height of 30m at slope angle of 370 has been proposed for dumping of Black cotton soil of Quarry-I (3.63 Mm3), part of black cotton soil of Quarry-II (6.24 Mm3), trench cutting OB from the site of Dump ‘A’ of Quarry-II (1.88 Mm3) and trench cutting OB from the site of Dump ‘D’ of Quarry-I (1.05 Mm3). It is proposed to rehandle entire 12.80 Mm3 of black cotton soil dump quantity in void of Quarry-II as shown in Calender programme of excavation. It is also proposed to construct an embankment (6m high above HFL & top width of 20m) against Lendi nala, Sakhri nala, Pauni nala and seasonal nala. 2.82 Mm3 of hard OB from Quarry-I will be used for construction of this embankment. The volume of different OB Dumps for Quarry-I are tabulated below: Table 14 Dump Capacity at Quarry-I Sl. Dump Height Volume of OB No. Dump (Mm3) 1. Temp. Black cotton soil dump ‘C’ 30m 3.63 2. Embankment 6m above HFL 2.82 3. Dump ‘D’ 0 – 30m 14.15 30 – 60m 8.22 60-90m 3.08 Sub-Total 25.45

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4. Internal Dumping 0.00 Total OB (1+2+3) 31.90 5 Trench cutting OB in dump ‘C’ 1.05 6. Total OB (including trench cutting OB) 32.95

In Quarry-II, external Dump ‘A” having dumping capacity of 76.60 Mm3 and maximum height of 90m for dumping of hard OB of Quarry-II, has three benches each of 30m height and final angle of slope is proposed to be kept at maximum 25o. It is proposed to remove soil upto 3m depth in 120m trench along periphery of proposed external dump ‘A’ to increase the stability of dump. Another external dump ‘B’ on dipside non coal bearing area having dumping capacity of 6.80 Mm3 and maximum height of 30m at slope angle of 370 has been proposed for dumping of Black cotton soil of Quarry-II. As mentioned earlier, external dump ‘C’ on coal bearing area between Quarry-I & Quarry-II, having dumping capacity of 12.80 Mm3 and maximum height of 30m at slope angle of 370 has been proposed for dumping of Black cotton soil of Quarry-I & part of black cotton soil of Quarry-II. In Black cotton dump ‘C’ having capacity of 12.80 Mm3, it is proposed to dump 3.63 Mm3 Black cotton soil (upto 6m depth ) of Quarry-I and balance quantity 9.17 Mm3 (12.80-3.63) of black cotton soil will be dumped from Quarry-II. Internal dumping has also been proposed in the mine towards western side of the property in the sector A of the proposed mine. It has been projected to backfill 67.93 Mm3 of OB in this dump. Out of 67.93 Mm3 of backfilled OB, 54.11 Mm3 of OB will be dumped upto surface level and 13.82 Mm3 of OB will be dumped above surface level. The details of OB dumps have been tabulated in the table below:- Table 15 Dump Capacity at Quarry-II Sl. No. Dump Height Volume of OB Dump (Mm3) 1. Black cotton soil dump ‘B’ 30m 6.80 2. Black cotton soil dump ‘C’ 30m 6.24 3. Dump ‘A’ 0 – 30m 35.37 30 – 60m 25.60 60-90m 15.63 Sub-Total 76.60 Total external dump (1+2+3) 89.64 4. Internal Dump (excluding rehandled OB 67.93 from temporary OB dump ‘C’ Total OB (1+2+3) 157.57 5. Trench cutting OB in dump ‘C’ 1.88 6 Total OB (including trench cutting OB) 159.45 Thus, Out of total 192.40 Mm3 OB (31.90 Mm3 from Quarry-I, 157.57 Mm3 from Quarry- II, 1.88 Mm3 from trench cutting at Dump ‘A’ and 1.05 Mm3 from trench cutting at Dump

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‘D’), 124.47 Mm3 OB will be accommodated in External OB Dump and balance 67.93 Mm3 will be dumped in decoaled void of Quarry-II. Thus, 64.69% of total OB will be dumped externally and 35.31% OB will be accommodated in Internal Dump. Thus,the Dump Capacity for Pauni-II Expansion OC mine is summarised below: Table 16 Dump Capacity for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine Sl. Dump Location Source of OB Volume Area No. of OB (ha) (Mm3) A) EXTERNAL DUMP 1) Dump-A In rise side of Quarry-II OC 76.60 154.17 Quarry-II OC 2) BC Soil Dump-B In dip side of Quarry-II OC 6.80 35.40 Quarry-II OC 3) Dump-D In rise side of Quarry-I OC 25.45 60.40 Quarry-I OC 4) Embankment Surrounding 2.82 Quarry-I OC & Quarry-I OC Quarry-II OC Quarry-I OC 28.27 Total (External Dump) Quarry-II OC 83.40 Total 111.67 B) Temporary BC In Coal bearing a) Quarry-I OC 3.63 58.93 Soil Dump-C area between Quarry-II OC 6.24 Quarry-I OC & ( This entire OB b) Trench Cutting dump will be Quarry-II OC at Dump A 1.88 rehandled & c) Trench Cutting accomodated in at Dump D 1.05

internal dump in decoaled void of Sub-Total (B) 12.80 Quarry-II OC C) INTERNAL DUMP 1) De-coaled void of De-coaled void Quarry-II OC 67.93 107.00 Quarry-II OC of Quarry-II b) Rehandling of OC Temporary BC Soil 12.80 Dump C Quarry-I OC 31.90 GRAND TOTAL (EXTERNAL+ INTERNAL) Quarry-II OC 157.57 Trench Cutting at 2.93 Dump sites TOTAL 192.40 Dump Details as per Phase-I: Table - Dump Capacity at Quarry-I Sl. Dump Height Volume of OB

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No. Dump (Mm3) 1. Temp. Black cotton soil dump ‘C’ 30m 3.63 2. Embankment 6m above HFL 1.12 3. Dump ‘D’ 0 – 30m 14.15 30 – 60m 8.22 60-90m 3.08 Sub-Total 25.45 4. Internal Dumping 0.00 Total OB (1+2+3) 30.20 5 Trench cutting OB in dump ‘C’ 1.05 6. Total OB (including trench cutting OB) 31.25 Table Dump Capacity at Quarry-II (Phase- I) Sl. No. Dump Height Volume of OB Dump (Mm3) 1. Black cotton soil dump ‘B’ 30m 5.50 2. Black cotton soil dump ‘C’ 30m 6.24 3. Dump ‘A’ 0 – 30m 35.37 30 – 60m 25.60 60-90m 8.85 Sub-Total 69.82 Total external dump (1+2+3) 81.56 4. Internal Dump (excluding rehandled OB 67.93 from temporary OB dump ‘C’ 5. Embankment 1.70 Total OB (1+2+3) 151.19 6. Trench cutting OB in dump ‘C’ 1.88 7. Total OB (including trench cutting OB) 153.07

Thus, Out of total 184.32 Mm3 OB (30.20 Mm3 from Quarry-I, 151.19 Mm3 from Quarry- II, 1.88 Mm3 from trench cutting at Dump ‘A’ and 1.05 Mm3 from trench cutting at Dump ‘D’), 116.39 Mm3 OB will be accommodated in External OB Dump and balance 67.93 Mm3 will be dumped in decoaled void of Quarry-II. Thus, 63.14% of total OB will be dumped externally and 35.85% OB will be accommodated in Internal Dump. Thus, the Dump Capacity for Pauni-II Expansion OC mine (Phase- I) is summarized below.

Table - Dump Capacity for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine

Sl. Dump Location Source of OB Volume Area No. of OB (ha) (Mm3)

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A) EXTERNAL DUMP 1) Dump-A In rise side of Quarry-II OC 69.82 148.4 Quarry-II OC 2) BC Soil Dump-B In dip side of Quarry-II OC 5.50 35.40 Quarry-II OC 3) Dump-D In rise side of 25.45 60.40 Quarry-I OC Quarry-I OC 4) Embankment Surrounding Quarry-I OC 1.12 Quarry-I OC & Quarry-II OC 1.70 Quarry-II OC Quarry-I OC 26.57 Total (External Dump) Quarry-II OC 77.02 Total 103.59 B) Temporary BC In Coal bearing a) Quarry-I OC 3.63 58.93 Soil Dump-C area between Quarry-II OC 6.24 Quarry-I OC & ( This entire OB b) Trench Cutting Quarry-II OC at Dump A dump will be 1.88 rehandled & c) Trench Cutting

accomodated in at Dump D 1.05 internal dump in

decoaled void of Sub-Total (B) Quarry-II OC 12.80 C) INTERNAL DUMP 1) De-coaled void of De-coaled void Quarry-II OC 67.93 107.00 Quarry-II OC of Quarry-II b) Rehandling of OC Temporary BC Soil 12.80 Dump C Quarry-I OC 30.20 GRAND TOTAL (EXTERNAL+ INTERNAL) Quarry-II OC 151.19 Trench Cutting at 2.93 Dump sites TOTAL 184.32

Present Status:- Excavated OB is being dumped entirely on surface as external OB dump at earmarked site covering an area of 19.14 Ha as of 31/07/2018. The mine is in 3rd year of operation only and the external OB dump is in active stage. There are 1 nos. of dumps named as Dump 2 The details of these dump are as follows:- Present Dump area is covering 19.14 ha and height 29 mtrs.

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The total OB removed till October 2018 is:- 5.86 Mm3 The year-wise break – up is as follows:- 2016-17 – 2.57 Mm3 (Actual) 2017-18 – 1.51 Mm3 (Actual) 2018 – 19 – 1.78 Mm3 (Upto Oct’18)

2.10 Mining Schedule and Equipment Phasing Design Criteria Project report for Pauni-II Expansion OC mine has envisaged 330 days of working in a year based on 7 days schedule of mine working. As per the prevalent practice in WCL, there will be three working shifts in a day each of 8 hours duration. The excavation category of OB material has been assumed as 50% Category III + 50% Category IV, whereas for Coal it is assumed as Category IV. The insitu volume weight of OB material has been considered as 2.2 t/m3 whereas for coal it is 1.60 t/m3. Annual Productivity of HEMM With Different Lead The entire coal and OB will be extracted through outsourcing agency and therefore, the productivity of HEMM will depend on the HEMM to be deployed by outsourcing agency. However, the lead for coal and for OB has been estimated based on quarry and dump profile and distance of dump from quarry. Based on the quarry profile, dump location & distance between different cuts of quarry & dumps, the following haul distances have been assessed for OB and coal. Table 17 Coal and OB Lead Sl. No. COAL / OB LEAD A) Quarry-I i) For Coal (Maximum) 2.50 km ii) For OB (Average) 2.50 km B) Quarry-II i) For Coal (Maximum) 3.50 km ii) For OB (Average) 2.00 km

2.11 Calendar Programme Of Excavation and Dumping Coal Production from Quarry –I has been started from December, 2016. However, coal extraction and OB removal in Quarry-II will start from 3rd year. Thereafter, both Quarry-I & Quarry-II will be operated simultaneously. Calendar programme of Excavation of Pauni-II Expansion OC as per approved project report is tabulated below:

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Table 18 Calendar Programme of Excavation (for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine) Programed OB (Mm3) Rehan- In Quarry Tren dling Coal Yearly ch of BC Year (Mt) Cutti Total Soil Cum. Insitu RH Total ng Dump (Mm3) 1 ------2 0.51 2.56 0.00 2.56 2.56 1.05 3.05 3 1.00 6.25 0.00 6.25 8.81 1.88 8.13 4 1.55 11.50 0.00 11.50 20.31 11.50 5 2.25 16.00 0.00 16.00 36.31 16.00 6 3.25 22.25 0.00 22.25 58.56 22.25 7 3. 25 20.26 0.74 21.00 79.56 21.00 8 3.25 16.76 0.74 17.50 97.06 17.50 9 2.93 15.40 0.00 15.40 112.46 15.40 10 2.50 14.25 0.00 14.25 126.71 14.25 11 2.50 18.50 0.00 18.50 145.21 18.50 3.20 12 2.50 18.50 0.00 18.50 163.71 18.50 3.20 13 2.50 18.00 0.00 18.00 181.71 18.00 3.20 14 2.64 7.76 0.00 7.76 189.47 8.32 3.20 TOTAL 30.63 187.99 1.48 189.47 2.93 192.40 12.80

The year-wise Dumping Schedule in the proposed Pauni-II Expansion OC mine is tabulated below

Year QUARRY PROG. Dumping (Mm3) / OB 3 TRENCH (Mm ) Dump- BC Temp. Dump Embank Internal CUTTIN (includi A Soil BC -D -ment Dumping G ng Dump soil in void of Rehand (Mm3) -B Dump- Quarry-II ling) C 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Quarry-I 2.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 0.00 1.80 0.00 2 Trench 1.05 0.00 0.00 1.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 Quarry-I Quarry-I 2.25 0.00 0.00 0.30 0.93 1.02 0.00 3 Quarry-II 4.00 3.20 0.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Trench 1.88 0.00 0.00 1.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 Quarry-II 4 Quarry-I 4.50 0.00 0.00 0.55 3.95 0.00 0.00 Quarry-II 7.00 5.70 1.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 Quarry-I 6.00 0.00 0.00 0.70 5.30 0.00 0.00 Quarry-II 10.00 8.20 1.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6 Quarry-I 6.75 0.00 0.00 0.78 5.97 0.00 0.00 Quarry-II 15.50 11.40 2.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.50

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Year QUARRY PROG. Dumping (Mm3) / OB 3 TRENCH (Mm ) Dump- BC Temp. Dump Embank Internal CUTTIN (includi A Soil BC -D -ment Dumping G ng Dump soil in void of Rehand (Mm3) -B Dump- Quarry-II ling) C 7 Quarry-I 5.50 0.00 0.00 0.58 4.92 0.00 0.00 Quarry-II 15.50 9.20 0.30 2.50 0.00 0.00 3.50 8 Quarry-I 3.50 0.00 0.00 0.52 2.98 0.00 0.00 Quarry-II 14.00 7.50 0.00 2.50 0.00 0.00 4.00 9 Quarry-I 1.40 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.40 0.00 0.00 Quarry-II 14.00 7.76 0.00 1.24 0.00 0.00 5.00 10 Quarry-II 14.25 8.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.50 11 Quarry-II 18.50 13.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.50 Rehandli 3.20 0.00 0.00 (-) 3.20 0.00 0.00 3.20 ng 12 Quarry-II 18.50 1.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.61 Rehandli 3.20 0.00 0.00 (-) 3.20 0.00 0.00 3.20 ng 13 Quarry-II 18.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.00 Rehandli 3.20 0.00 0.00 (-) 3.20 0.00 0.00 3.20 ng 14 Quarry-II 8.32 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.32 Rehandli 3.20 0.00 0.00 (-) 3.20 0.00 0.00 3.20 ng Total OB 205.20 76.60 6.80 0.00 25.45 2.82 80.73

Plan showing location of OB dump and quarry backfilling is given in Plate – VII.

As already explained, the proposed Phase – I is an interim arrangement for a period of 24 months (awaiting only the Forest Clearance) for working at same rate within the non- forest land, therefore in this Phase – I, no change in the dumping strategy has been made. The performance of the mine since opening is as follows :- Sr Year Coal Production OB Excavated no. (Million Tonne) (Mm3) 1. 2016-17 0.51 2.57 (Started on 09.04.2016) 2. 2017-18 0.306 1.51 3. 2018-19 (upto Oct) 0.354 1.78

2.12 Drilling & Blasting Drilling pattern in overburden, with a bench height of 10 m has been envisaged with the burden as 5.0-6.0 m and spacing as 6.5-7.0 m. The powder factor of 3.65 m3/kg has been considered for overburden for planning purpose.

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For coal, depending upon the thickness available in the horizons, bench height of maximum 5 m is being proposed. For coal bench, drilling pattern with burden and spacing of 2.5 m &3.0 m respectively has been proposed. A powder factor of 5.48 t/kg has been considered for blasting in coal for planning purpose. However at the time of operation of mine, drilling parameters have to be optimized on the basis of actual field trial depending upon joint pattern, bedding plane and local geology of the blast site and accordingly powder factor for OB & coal may vary after final trial of blasting. It is proposed that bulk loading explosive may be used. For storage of L.D. explosive and accessories existing magazine at Pauni OCis proposed to be used. 2.13 Water Supply & Sewerage The total water requirement for project site has been worked out to 880 KL. Water demand for project site includes water to be supplied for dust suppression, fire fighting, water sprinkling on roads, etc.

Table 19 Water Demand for Project Site a) Water requirement for total manpower of Project @ 45 lpd 63000 litre/capita/day b) Water requirement for washing of dumpers @ 1800 lpd 284400 litre/ dumper/day c) Water requirement for dust suppression in CHP & lpd 73125 other industrial premises @22500 litre/ day/million tonne of coal production per year d) Water requirement for fire fighting @45000 litre/ lpd 146250 day/million tonne of coal production per year e) Water requirement for road watering @ 67500 litre/ lpd 219375 day/million tonne of coal production per year f) Water requirement of Service Buildings @ 10% of item lpd 6300 (a) of above g) Allowance for loss & wastage @ 10% (a) to(f) lpd 79300 Total Water Demand lpd 871750 Say KLD 880

Sub-soil water has been envisaged as the source. Accordingly, bore-well provisions have been made. Sub-soil water through bore well has been proposed to be conveyed to O.H. reservoirs via ground sumps. Further, water from O.H. reservoir shall be supplied under gravity to different buildings after chlorination. It is, however, suggested that permanent water supply arrangement should be formulated after carrying out detailed survey, investigations for the adequate source of water and detailed engineering.

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To avoid any discharge of effluent into natural water-courses, sewage disposal arrangement has been envisaged. Estimated amount for sewage disposal arrangement for project site along with required surface drains is given in approved Project Report. However, final economical scheme may be formulated after detailed survey & engineering considering the site parameters.

2.14 Coal Handling Arrangement Combined CHP has been proposed for both quarriesto handle the entire production of coal. Location of the CHP has been proposed near access trench of proposed Quarry-II. However, exact location will depend upon site conditions. Salient Features of CHP are summarized below. a) There will be two streams. In first stream there will be three numbers of integrated feeder breaker with secondary sizer for crushing of coal to (-) 100 mm size and discharging crushed coal onto 1400 mm wide belt conveyor. In second stream there will be one number of integrated feeder breaker with secondary sizer for crushing of coal to (-) 100 mm size and discharging crushed coal onto 1200 mm wide belt conveyor. b) Conveying of coal by two streams of 1400 mm wide belt conveyors and 1200 mm wide belt conveyor. 1400 mm wide belt conveyors are for first stream and 1200 mm wide belt conveyor is for second stream. c) Storage of coal in one no. of 2 x 100 t capacity overhead hoppers in second stream and in 7000t capacity ground bunker in first stream. Fixed water sprinkler for dust suppression shall be provided at ground bunker. d) Dust suppression and fire extinguisher system e) Power supply, illumination and control systems f) Civil and structural cost g) Weighment of coal with the help of road weighbridge for road dispatch.

2.16 Coal transport route and Railway Siding Despatch of coal by trucks in second stream and feeding to Cross Country Conveyor Transportation (CCT) in first stream by the belt conveyors. A CCT of 1400/1600 mm wide belt width will be installed for Gauri, Pauni and Sasti group of mines which will collect coal from mines and discharge coal into 20 thousand tonne capacity ground bunker at proposed Rapid Loading system (RLS) siding at Sasti by tripper conveyor.

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Coal from ground bunker will be loaded into reclaim conveyor by plough feeder. Reclaim conveyor will discharge into elevating conveyor which will discharge into 4000t capacity silo. From silo coal will be loaded into wagons by RLS. Cost of silo, RLS, CCT, Ground bunker for silo, siding, other common conveyors and other common equipment will be provided through a separate scheme.

2.17 Workshop The proposed Pauni-II Expansion OC has been planned for Total hiring option. The entire coal extraction and OB removal will be done by hiring agency. The HEMM deployed in the mine will be operated and maintained by hiring / out-sourcing agency. Hence, No provision for excavation workshop has been made in approved Project Report. E & M workshop E & M Workshop facilities have been proposed to carry out maintenance & repair of the CHP, equipment, pumps, LMVs, electrical etc. The E&M workshop is essentially a unit workshop and will depend on central/regional workshop for major repair and part manufacture. 2.18 Power Supply For the proposed Pauni II Expansion OC Mine, maximum demand of the mine will be 4636 kVA. Initially at the starting of this project, the power will be made available by extending the 11kV feeder from existing Pauni mine to Quarry-I. This 11kV feeder will have insulator, Conductor & pole structure of 33kV rating. When the proposed Pauni II Expansion OC Mine will reach its production stage this 11kV feeder will be converted to 33kV feeder. A 220 kV/33 kV, 2 x 16 MVA central substation is proposed to be installed near or adjacent to the premises of existing Sasti central 66kV/11kV S/S. It is proposed to draw approx. 5 km long, 220 kV line from the new 220 kV/33 kV substation, which is under construction near Ballarpur Paper Mill in Ballarpur township to Sasti central substation. From this proposed 220 kV/33 kV S/S a 33kV feeder, 11 km long, will be drawn to meet the power requirement of proposed Pauni - II Expansion OC Mine. A 33 kV/3.3 kV, 2 x 5 MVA substation is proposed to be installed near Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine at a suitable location in non coal bearing area to meet the power requirement of this proposed mine. Salient features of the electrical parameters are given in table below:-

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Table 20Salient features of the electrical parameters Sl. No. ITEM HEAD Value Projected Maximum Demand 1 A) Only Mine 8084 kW B) Only Township (Hostel) 334 kW C) Total 8418 kW Specific Energy Consumption A) With Respect to OB Production NIL 2 B) With Respect to Coal Production 2.59 kWh/t C) With Respect to Common Load 2.11 kWh/t D) With Respect to Total Load 4.70 kWh/t 3 Specific Power Cost 47.87 Rs. /t 4 Fixed Percentage Of Power Cost 44.09 % 5 Variable Percentage Of Power Cost 55.91 % 6 Average Cost Of Purchased Power 10.19 Rs./kWh

2.19 Civil Construction Works The Building Cost Index for the Maharastra has been worked out to 560 in 2015 (1st half) taking the prevalent rates of materials and labours in Maharastra. This Building Cost Index is with reference to base 100 in Nagpur as on 1.1.1992. Service Buildings Keeping in view the needs and requirements of this mine, provision for all necessary service buildings such E & M workshop, Sub–station and other service buildings have been provided.

Residential Building Total manpower proposed for this project is 242. Considering the availability of quarters at existing colonies of Pauni OC, Gauri OC etc. TSC of WCL Board held on 01.06.2015 at WCL (HQ), Nagpur directed to delete the capital provision for residential buildings. Only Hostel type accommodation has been provided in the approved Project Report. Roads & Culverts 1.40 km long Haul road for 35T dumper capacity has been provided for transportation of coal / OB inside quarry. For approaching different Service Buildings 1.00 km long Sector Road on Stratum `D’ specification with culverts, drain, tree guards etc. has been proposed. Temporary diversion of road from Chincholi to Sakhri village for 1.0 km length of Stratum ‘C’ and Permanent diversion of road (on proposed embankment) from Chincholi to Sakhri village for 7.5 km length of Stratum ‘C’ has been proposed.

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2.20Land Requirement The total land requirement as per approved PR for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine is 1152.66 ha out of which the land requirement for proposed Quarry-I and Quarry-II is 327.41 ha and 825.25 ha respectively. Out of 327.41 ha land for Quarry-I, 21.61 ha land which is already acquired for Pauni OC has to be transferred to Pauni-II Expansion OC by boundary readjustment. For economic evaluation, one time monetary compensation in lieu of employment (@ Rs. 5 lakh/Acre) for 50% of Tenancy land has been considered in approved Project Report. Table - Details of Land (Original PR) Sl. Particulars Land (ha) No . Quarry-I Quarry-II Existing Land Additional Total Additional Total (acquired for Land land Land Land Pauni OC) 1) Tenancy 21.61 281.03 302.64 748.35 1050.99 land 2) Govt. land 0.00 24.77 24.77 64.83 89.60 3) Forest 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.07 12.07 land Total 21.61 305.80 327.41 825.25 1152.66

Now as explained earlier, the Phase-I has been planned excluding forest land and adjoining non-forest land works out to be 1095.52 ha Table - Details of Land (Phase- I) Sl. Particulars Land (ha) No . Quarry-I Quarry-II Existing Land Additional Total Additional Total (acquired for Land land Land Land Pauni OC) 1) Tenancy 21.61 281.03 302.64 732.35 1034.99 land 2) Govt. land 0.00 24.77 24.77 35.76 60.53 3) Forest 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 land

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Total 21.61 305.80 327.41 768.11 1095.52

The land required for the project for various activities is as follows: Table 21 Land required during mining activities

Sl. No. Particulars Area (ha) 1. Quarry Area 295.35 2. External OB dump 249.97 3. External Temporary Top Soil Dumps 58.93 4. Infrastructure 10.00 5. Area needed for rationalization 336.41 6. Area needed for blasting zone 200.00 7. Colony land (Hostel only) 2.00 Total Land 1152.66 Present Status :- Land acquired till March 2018 – 305.80 Ha Land under physical possession – 283.64 Ha Land compensation paid – Rs. 50.37 crores Employment provided – 182 nos Monetary Compensation – 20 nos Phase-I proposal excluding the forest land & adjoining non-forest land is in no way interfering with the current operations as per original approved mining plan as well as mine geometry. The works in the aforesaid excluded portion will be required at a latter dated (may be more than 5 years) Now in the Phase – I, due to the reasons mentioned earlier, the total land (except forest & adjoining non-forest land 57.14 ha) is 1095.52 ha. This Phase – I is an interim arrangement to seek EC for the expansion capacity and to operate the mine till forest clearance is secured. Once the Forest Clearance is secured, fresh application for dovetailing the balance land will be made and EC for the land as per the original approved PR for 1152.66 including 12.07 ha of forest land will be secured.The break – up of during Mining Land Use during phase – I will be as follows:- Table 22 Land required during mining activities

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Sl. No. Particulars Area (ha) Total Land 1095.52 As already explained, this Phase – I, is an interim arrangement and as such no change in the post mining land use pattern. Therefore, in Phase-I, the Mining Plan envisages an enhancement in capacity for 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA with increase in land area for 316.30 ha to 1095.52 ha. There is no forest land involved. These project parameters are within the ToR limits approved by MoEF & CC.

2.22 Project Economics This Project Report of Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine has been prepared for a target capacity of 3.25 Mt for Total Hiring option. The entire workload of OB and coal extraction would be catered by hiring of HEMM. Total Cost of Production is Rs. 975.53/t at 85% of target capacity. Average Sale Price of coal (Grade G-9) is Rs.1190.50/t for Power Sector and Rs. 1570.50/t for Non Power Sector. IRR works out to 12.67%for power sector at 85% of target capacity and 28.13% for non- power sector at 85% of target capacity in Total hiring option. The Desired Selling Price to yield 12% IRR at 85% of target capacity is Rs. 1182.05/t. Table 23 Project Economics Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine Sl. Particulars ( June, 2015) No. Quarry-I Quarry-II Total A Mining Parameters 01 Mineable Reserves (Mt) 5.18 25.45 30.63 02 Grade/GCV of coal (kcal/kg) G9/4775 G9/4830 (G-9)/4817 03 OB Volume (Mm3) 31.90 157.57 189.47 04 Average S/R 6.16 6.19 6.19 05 Mine Capacity (Mty) 0.75 2.50 3.25 06 Manpower 242 07 Overall OMS (t) 50.87 B Financial Parameters 01 Total Capital (Rs. In Crores) 499.0042 Additional Capital 02 483.6948 (Rs. In Crores) Existing Capital (as on 03 15.3094 31.3.2015) (Rs. In Crores) 04 Cost of Production (Rs./t) i at 100% of target capacity 910.73 ii at 85% of target capacity 975.53 Power Non power Av. Selling Price (Notified) 05 1190.50 1570.50 (Rs./t) 06 Profit (Rs./t) @ 100% of target capacity i 279.77 659.77 (Rs./t) ii @ 85% of target capacity 214.97 594.97

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Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine Sl. Particulars ( June, 2015) No. Quarry-I Quarry-II Total (Rs./t) Financial IRR @ 85% 07 12.67 28.13 capacity (%)

2.23 Diversion of Surface Features Diversion of necessary surface features has been envisaged for proposed project. Such features are either passing through the quarry area or lying over proposed OB dump. Feasibility study has been done during prepration of project report. a) Diversion of Lendi Nalla Lendi nala is passing through coal bearing area of Quarry-II, which is proposed to be diverted as per route shown in Quarry and Surface Layout Plan. The proposed diverted length of Lendi nala is 1.50 km and proposed to meet in Sakhri nala. b) Diversion of Sakhri Nala Sakhri Nala is passing through coal bearing area of Quarry-I and Quarry-II, which is proposed to be diverted as per route shown in Quarry and Surface Layout Plan. The proposed diverted length of Sakhri nala is 2.00 km and proposed to meet in Pauni nala. c) Diversion of 66 kV power line, 11 kV power line & other rural feeders 66 kV HT line, 11 kV power line and other rural feeders passing over the quarry area are proposed to be diverted. As per discussion with Ballarpur Area officials, temporary diversion of 66 kV HT line has also been proposed. The temporary & permanent diversion of 66 kV HT line has been proposed as per route shown in Quarry & Surface layout Plan. d) Diversion of Chincholi- Sakhri road Chincholi- Sakhri road is passing through property of Quarry-I which is proposed to be diverted. As per discussion with Ballarpur Area officials, temporary diversion of Chincholi-Sakhri road has also been proposed. The temporary & permanent diversion of Chincholi-Sakhri road has been proposed as per route shown in Quarry & Surface layout Plan.

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CHAPTER-III DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1Introduction: Pauni-II OC Expansion OC mine is located in the south-western part of eastern limb of Wardha Valley Coalfield. The area falls in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district of Maharashtra State. The mine is adjacent to other working coal mines of WCL i.e. Pauni OC, Sasti OC etc. Detailed location of project area showing adjacent mines is shown in Plate-I.

The baseline data for Air, Water and Noise quality for the project has been generated from November, 2015 till January, 2016. Baseline report on Flora-Fauna and Socio- economic study was prepared and submitted in Sep-Oct 2015.

The monitoring of ambient air, water and noise for existing Pauni-II OC is also being carried out on fortnightly basis by CMPDI.

3.2Environmental Quality 3.2.1 Regional Climate The region enjoys a very dry and semi humid climate throughout the year excepting monsoon season (June to September). Climate here witness a very hot weather during the month of summer. It reaches the peak in the month of May.

Blowing dry wind makes the climate scorching almost throughout the summer. The maximum temperature remains more than 42°C. At times, it may reach to 48° C. Maximum rainfall occurs during July and August months. Winter season here is spine chilling. Minimum temperatures hovers around 12° C. and at times even dip below that level.

3.2.2Micro-Meteorological Scenario Meteorological data collected at meteorological station representing the study area during the study period (1st November 2015 to 31st January 2016) reveals the following status: Wind Speed/Direction Generally, moderate to stronger winds prevailed throughout the season. Winds were moderate particularly during the morning hours. During the afternoon hours the winds were stronger. Wind speed readings were ranging from ≤0.5 m/sec to 3.9 m/sec. The

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI seasonal average wind speed was observed to be 1.4 m/sec. The wind pattern of the study period is presented below: The analysis of wind pattern during the season showed that the predominant wind directions were from East, North East followed by north having frequencies 15.40%, 12.00% & 5.43% respectively. The calm conditions prevailed 46.29%. The analysis of wind speeds during the study period indicated that the low speed of 1 - 5 kmph occupied 49.46 % while wind speed of 5 - 11 kmph occupied 4.21 % and > 11 kmph were recorded as 0.00 % of the total occupancy respectively. Temperature Temperature values ranged between 8.4OC to 38.9OC. The seasonal average temperature value during this period was found to be 24.2OC. Relative Humidity The daily average relative humidity values were in the range of 40.0 to 73.0%. The seasonal average humidity value was found to be 59.7%. Cloud Cover Mostly clear sky was predominant during the study period. Rainfall Total 9 mm rainfall was recorded during the study period. The average rainfall during the season was found to be 0.09 mm.

Methodology Data of micrometeorological and microclimatic parameters were recorded by installing an Automatic Weather station at the roof of VVIP Guest house in Ballarpur to represent the prevailing micrometeorological aspects of the study area. Automatic Weather station (WS-2815U-IT, lacrossetechnology) was used to record wind speed by cup anemometer and wind direction by wind vane respectively, standard deviation of wind direction was evaluated by YAMARTINO method and Ambient temperature was recorded by using wet and dry bulb thermometer. Relative humidity was measured by using hygrometer. An aneroid barometer was used for measuring atmospheric pressure and a self-recording rain gauge was used for rainfall. Cloud cover data was collected by visual inspection.

During the study period, hourly reading of wind velocity, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, and rainfall data were recorded and reported.

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Data Collection and Analysis The Micro-Meteorological data thus collected has been processed and analyzed as per standard procedures. The seasonal wind distribution is given in the table below. The meteorology status is also furnished in tabular form. Season: WinterSeason (01st NOV.’2015 – 31st JAN.’2016) Location : VVIP Guest House, Ballarpur Area

Table 24 Seasonal wind distribution data Period: 01st NOV.’2015 – 31st JAN.’2016 Wind Wind Velocity (Kmph) & Duration (%) Direction < 1 1 - 5 5 - 11 >11 Total N 5.12 0.32 0.00 5.43 NNE 4.21 0.14 0.00 4.35 NE 10.87 1.13 0.00 12.00 ENE 3.08 0.23 0.00 3.31 E 14.32 1.09 0.00 15.40 ESE 2.36 0.45 0.00 2.81 SE 1.22 0.41 0.00 1.63 SSE 0.45 0.05 0.00 0.50

S 1.00 0.05 0.00 1.04 SSW 0.63 0.05 0.00 0.68 SW 0.86 0.05 0.00 0.91 WSW 0.32 0.05 0.00 0.36 W 1.09 0.00 0.00 1.09 WNW 0.27 0.00 0.00 0.27 NW 2.99 0.23 0.00 3.22 NNW 0.68 0.00 0.00 0.68 CALM 46.29 - - - 46.29 Total 46.29 49.48 4.23 0.00 100.00

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI

ABSTRACT OF MICROMETEOROLOGICAL DATA Project: PAUNI-II EXPANSION OC Season: Winter Month: November 2015 Wind Velocity (m/s) Predominant o Relative Cloud Cover Temperature ( K) Rainf % Duration Wind Humidit (Oktas) Date all Min. Max. Avg. Direction y (%) ≤ 0.5 0.6-1.5 1.6-2.5 > 2.6 Min. Max. Avg. (mm) Lowest Highest (From) Avg 01.11.15 < 0.5 2.8 1.7 37.60 37.44 20.80 4.16 E 296.5 307.6 301.6 53.9 0 0 1 02.11.15 < 0.5 2.5 1.6 33.44 45.76 20.80 00.00 E 297.3 308.1 302.5 60.5 0 0 1 03.11.15 < 0.5 2.8 1.4 41.76 45.76 4.16 8.32 E 299.1 308.4 303.7 68.5 0 0 1 04.11.15 < 0.5 2.6 1.6 25.12 49.92 16.64 8.32 NE 298.5 306.8 301.5 73.0 0 0 3 05.11.15 < 0.5 2.3 1.4 33.44 49.92 16.64 00.00 E 290.2 299.7 294.4 40.0 0 0 0 06.11.15 < 0.5 2.2 1.3 33.44 49.92 16.64 00.00 NE 296.5 305.0 300.6 58.0 0 0 0 07.11.15 < 0.5 2.2 1.3 37.60 49.92 12.48 00.00 NE 299.1 306.6 302.2 64.0 0 0 0 08.11.15 < 0.5 3.5 1.6 33.44 41.60 20.80 4.16 N 297.3 307.3 302.1 61.8 0 0 0 09.11.15 < 0.5 2.9 1.6 41.76 33.28 20.80 4.16 E 297.9 301.2 299.3 70.5 0 0 0 10.11.15 < 0.5 3.2 1.6 33.44 41.60 12.48 12.48 E 298.5 309.9 303.9 56.3 0 0 0 11.11.15 < 0.5 3.1 1.4 37.60 45.76 8.32 8.32 SE 298.2 311.9 303.6 55.9 0 0 1 12.11.15 < 0.5 2.3 1.1 41.76 54.08 4.16 00.00 NW 298.1 307.4 302.1 58.3 0 0 1 13.11.15 < 0.5 3.3 1.8 25.12 33.28 29.12 12.48 E 296.3 305.2 300.7 60.1 0 0 1 14.11.15 < 0.5 1.9 1.2 37.60 49.92 12.48 00.00 NE 297.9 309.2 302.9 55.8 0 0 1 15.11.15 < 0.5 1.9 1.2 37.60 49.92 12.48 00.00 E 296.1 304.3 300.4 61.3 0 0 1 16.11.15 < 0.5 2.6 1.5 33.44 41.60 20.80 4.16 NE 299.1 304.3 301.9 66.8 0 0 2 17.11.15 < 0.5 3.5 1.6 25.12 54.08 12.48 8.32 NE 299.1 303.6 301.1 68.1 0 0 3 18.11.15 < 0.5 2.6 1.4 50.08 37.44 8.32 4.16 E 299.6 304.6 301.9 69.5 0 0 1 19.11.15 < 0.5 3.3 1.7 41.76 24.96 24.96 8.32 NW 297.4 306.9 301.8 68.1 0 0 1 20.11.15 < 0.5 2.6 1.2 41.76 37.44 16.64 4.16 E 295.4 306.7 300.6 66.3 0 0 1 21.11.15 < 0.5 2.8 1.6 33.44 29.12 20.80 16.64 SE 296.4 306.5 300.8 66.4 0 0 3 22.11.15 < 0.5 1.7 1.2 41.76 49.92 8.32 00.00 E 296.5 302.6 299.0 68.0 0 1 3 23.11.15 < 0.5 2.6 1.4 33.44 37.44 24.96 4.16 NNE 295.2 305.7 300.5 67.7 0 0 1 24.11.15 < 0.5 2.2 1.6 37.60 24.96 37.44 00.00 NE 294.4 305.7 299.8 57.0 0 0 0 25.11.15 < 0.5 2.9 1.4 37.60 49.92 4.16 8.32 E 294.4 306.5 299.9 53.0 0 0 0 26.11.15 < 0.5 2.9 1.4 37.60 41.60 8.32 12.48 E 293.2 305.5 298.6 47.1 0 0 0 27.11.15 < 0.5 3.9 1.9 54.24 24.96 4.16 16.64 NE 291.4 305.8 297.7 50.0 0 0 0 28.11.15 < 0.5 2.1 1.1 37.60 58.24 4.16 00.00 E 290.2 304.3 296.0 50.8 0 0 0 29.11.15 < 0.5 2.9 1.9 37.60 12.48 29.12 20.80 E 291.4 304.5 297.1 66.8 0 0 0 30.11.15 < 0.5 3.0 2.0 41.76 20.80 16.64 20.80 E 292.5 301.4 296.9 53.0 0 0 1

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI

ABSTRACT OF MICROMETEOROLOGICAL DATA Project: PAUNI-II EXPANSION OC Season: Winter Month: December 2015 Wind Velocity (m/s) Predominant Relative Cloud Cover Temperature (oK) % Duration Wind Humidity Rainfal (Oktas) Date Min. Max. Avg. Direction (%) l (mm) ≤ 0.5 0.6-1.5 1.6-2.5 > 2.6 Min. Max. Avg. Lowest Highest (From) Average 01.12.15 < 0.5 2.1 1.3 45.92 41.60 12.48 00.00 E 291.7 303.1 297.4 56.0 0 0 0 02.12.15 < 0.5 3.1 2.0 45.92 16.64 20.80 16.64 NE 291.4 301.5 296.5 63.3 0 0 0 03.12.15 < 0.5 3.1 1.4 41.76 14.60 8.32 8.32 E 293.4 302.8 298.4 63.3 0 0 1 04.12.15 < 0.5 3.9 1.8 45.92 29.12 12.48 12.48 E 295.4 304.4 299.4 57.8 0 0 1 05.12.15 < 0.5 2.3 1.6 37.60 20.80 14.60 00.00 NE 293.4 305.8 299.1 57.8 0 0 1 06.12.15 < 0.5 2.6 1.6 41.76 20.80 29.12 8.32 SE 291.4 304.4 297.8 46.0 0 0 2 07.12.15 < 0.5 2.5 1.2 37.60 49.92 12.48 00.00 NE 292.4 304.8 298.6 58.2 0 0 0 08.12.15 < 0.5 2.3 1.4 62.56 24.96 12.48 00.00 E 296.4 303.8 299.8 55.8 0 0 0 09.12.15 < 0.5 2.6 1.3 58.40 24.96 12.48 4.16 NE 295.4 303.3 299.1 54.8 0 0 2 10.12.15 < 0.5 2.5 1.5 54.24 29.12 16.64 00.00 E 294.4 305.5 300.0 54.8 0 0 0 11.12.15 < 0.5 2.6 1.3 37.60 45.76 8.32 4.16 NE 296.4 306.1 300.0 66.6 0 0 3 12.12.15 < 0.5 2.8 1.7 50.08 24.96 8.32 16.64 NW 294.2 304.8 298.7 68.2 0 0 3 13.12.15 < 0.5 2.5 1.2 54.24 37.44 8.32 00.00 E 295.4 304.5 299.7 62.8 0 0 0 14.12.15 < 0.5 2.1 1.1 58.40 37.44 4.16 00.00 NE 295.4 304.5 299.7 63.3 0 0 1 15.12.15 < 0.5 2.5 1.4 37.60 41.60 20.80 00.00 NE 295.2 304.8 299.8 55.5 0 0 0 16.12.15 < 0.5 2.7 1.6 62.56 12.48 20.80 4.16 E 293.1 305.8 298.8 53.9 0 0 2 17.12.15 < 0.5 3.1 1.6 50.08 33.28 8.32 8.32 N 291.5 304.2 298.0 54.1 0 0 0 18.12.15 < 0.5 2.3 1.1 50.08 41.60 8.32 00.00 NNE 295.4 304.5 298.0 66.6 0 0 3 19.12.15 < 0.5 2.5 1.4 58.40 29.12 12.48 00.00 NW 295.1 302.5 297.9 69.8 0 0 1 20.12.15 < 0.5 3.1 1.8 37.60 24.96 29.12 8.32 N 295.2 304.1 299.3 61.3 0 0 0 21.12.15 < 0.5 2.5 1.1 54.24 37.44 8.32 00.00 NE 293.0 303.1 297.5 49.1 0 0 2 22.12.15 < 0.5 3.5 1.5 45.92 33.28 16.64 4.16 NE 289.2 301.8 295.8 58.8 0 0 1 23.12.15 < 0.5 2.9 1.4 45.92 37.44 12.48 4.16 ESE 291.3 304.2 298.0 62.6 0 0 1 24.12.15 < 0.5 2.3 1.0 37.60 58.24 4.16 00.00 NE 293.2 304.3 297.9 68.3 0 0 0 25.12.15 < 0.5 1.7 1.2 70.88 20.80 8.32 00.00 E 291.8 304.6 298.1 68.7 0 0 2 26.12.15 < 0.5 2.3 1.0 45.92 49.92 4.16 00.00 NNE 293.2 303.8 298.0 65.0 0 0 0 27.12.15 < 0.5 2.3 1.3 50.08 33.28 16.64 00.00 N 293.2 303.2 297.8 66.0 0 0 0 28.12.15 < 0.5 2.8 1.5 37.60 37.44 20.80 4.16 E 292.0 305.3 297.3 66.0 0 0 0 29.12.15 < 0.5 2.3 1.2 33.44 49.92 16.64 00.00 NNE 291.8 303.6 297.0 64.3 0 0 0 30.12.15 < 0.5 1.2 0.9 50.08 49.92 00.00 00.00 NE 292.9 302.3 297.3 67.4 0 0 0 31.12.15 < 0.5 1.9 1.1 37.60 49.92 12.48 00.00 NE 293.2 298.8 296.5 52.5 0 0 0

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI

ABSTRACT OF MICROMETEOROLOGICAL DATA Project: PAUNI-II EXPANSION OC Season: Winter Month: January 2016 Wind Velocity (m/s) Relative Predominan Humidit Rainfall Cloud Cover t Wind Temperature (oK) Date % Duration y (%) (mm) (Oktas) Min. Max. Avg. Direction Avg (From) ≤ 0.5 0.6-1.5 1.6-2.5 > 2.6 Min. Max. Avg. Lowest Highest 01.01.16 < 0.5 2.9 1.6 66.72 20.80 8.32 4.16 NE 291.8 302.9 297.3 65.6 0 0 1 02.01.16 < 0.5 2.5 1.3 62.56 24.96 12.48 00.00 E 290.8 301.7 296.2 50.2 0 0 1 03.01.16 < 0.5 2.5 1.2 50.08 41.60 8.32 00.00 NE 290.8 299.4 294.3 55.3 0 0 1 04.01.16 < 0.5 2.1 1.1 62.56 33.28 4.16 00.00 E 289.4 300.1 294.4 46.6 0 0 0 05.01.16 < 0.5 3.1 1.6 54.24 29.12 8.32 8.32 NE 289.2 300.6 294.1 49.4 0 0 0 06.01.16 < 0.5 3.4 1.8 58.40 24.96 8.32 8.32 E 290.2 298.2 294.2 49.1 0 0 0 07.01.16 < 0.5 3.1 1.5 45.92 37.44 12.48 4.16 NE 285.1 296.1 291.3 64.1 0 0 3 08.01.16 < 0.5 2.6 1.7 41.76 33.28 20.80 4.16 E 290.6 296.3 292.9 69.8 0 0 2 09.01.16 < 0.5 1.9 1.4 70.88 16.64 12.48 00.00 N 291.8 298.4 295.3 60.6 0 0 0 10.01.16 < 0.5 1.9 1.3 66.72 20.80 12.48 00.00 NNW 291.0 300.6 295.5 55.9 0 0 0 11.01.16 < 0.5 2.4 1.3 41.76 41.60 16.64 00.00 NW 291.2 304.2 296.9 60.8 0 0 1 12.01.16 < 0.5 2.6 1.2 54.24 37.44 4.16 4.16 E 290.1 300.4 294.3 48.2 0 0 0 13.01.16 < 0.5 3.3 1.8 54.24 24.96 12.48 8.32 N 285.1 299.4 292.8 56.5 0 0 0 14.01.16 < 0.5 2.6 1.5 58.40 29.12 8.32 4.16 NE 286.1 299.4 292.1 54.2 0 0 0 15.01.16 < 0.5 2.6 1.5 58.40 29.12 8.32 4.16 NE 285.9 300.2 291.9 48.9 0 0 0 16.01.16 < 0.5 2.9 2.0 75.04 4.16 16.64 4.16 E 283.1 298.6 290.9 60.8 0 0 1 17.01.16 < 0.5 2.5 1.1 37.60 58.24 4.16 00.00 NE 284.1 298.4 290.9 48.8 0 0 0 18.01.16 < 0.5 3.2 1.7 62.56 12.48 20.80 4.16 E 282.8 299.4 289.7 50.3 0 0 0 19.01.16 < 0.5 2.3 1.2 54.24 37.44 8.32 00.00 ENE 281.9 298.6 290.7 65.8 0 0 0 20.01.16 < 0.5 2.3 1.2 45.92 45.76 8.32 00.00 E 282.2 298.6 290.4 52.0 0 0 2 21.01.16 < 0.5 2.5 1.5 66.72 24.96 8.32 00.00 ENE 281.9 298.6 289.2 61.7 0 0 0 22.01.16 < 0.5 2.4 1.4 62.56 29.12 8.32 00.00 S 281.4 302.3 291.5 58.9 4.0 0 3 23.01.16 < 0.5 3.2 1.6 41.76 37.44 12.48 8.32 NW 282.9 301.5 292.2 60.3 0 0 0 24.01.16 < 0.5 2.4 1.1 37.60 58.24 4.16 00.00 E 282.7 301.7 292.5 69.4 5.0 0 3 25.01.16 < 0.5 3.2 1.6 41.76 37.44 12.48 8.32 NE 282.6 300.5 289.9 64.2 0 0 0 26.01.16 < 0.5 1.5 1.0 54.24 45.76 00.00 00.00 NW 282.6 299.8 291.4 64.0 0 0 2 27.01.16 < 0.5 3.1 1.3 45.92 41.60 8.32 4.16 E 284.2 300.3 291.8 56.3 0 0 0 28.01.16 < 0.5 3.2 2.0 62.56 16.64 8.32 12.48 E 286.2 299.2 292.6 59.2 0 0 0 29.01.16 < 0.5 1.9 1.1 45.92 45.76 8.32 00.00 NNE 284.9 299.3 292.4 60.0 0 0 0 30.01.16 < 0.5 2.3 1.4 54.24 33.28 12.48 00.00 N 290.2 297.3 293.0 71.5 0 0 0 31.01.16 < 0.5 1.9 1.1 33.44 54.08 12.48 00.00 E 289.1 298.6 293.3 58.7 0 0 0 Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI

SEASONAL WIND ROSE NOV'15 - JAN'16

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI

3.3Ambient Air Quality Scenario The monitoring stations were identified on the basis of meteorology in the upwind and downwind direction as well as to represent the cross sectional scenario of the project site. The monitoring network was designed based on the available meteorological and climatologically norms of predominant wind direction and wind speed of the study region.

The parameters selected for analyzing the air quality status are Suspended Particulate

Matter <10 & 2.5, Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and Heavy Metals. As per the existing norms, air quality monitoring was carried out on 24 hourly basis for two days in a week for twelve weeks in the season. The location details of ambient air quality monitoring stations are given in the Table below: Table 25 Details of Ambient air quality monitoring stations Direction & Height of Sl. Location Name/Location distance w.r.t Sampling Description No. Code Project Site Point (m) 01. Core zone I –- SA1 - 3.0 Industrial area 02. Core zone II–- SA2 - 3.0 Industrial area 03. Pauni Village - SA3 E, 1.9 Km 3.0 Residential Area 04. Sakri Village – SA4 NE, 0.9 Km 3.0 Residential Area 05. Naweagaon Village – SA5 W, 3.5 Km 3.0 Residential Area 06. Hirapur Village – SA6 SW, 2.2 Km 3.0 Residential Area

Location of air quality monitoring stations is shown in Plate- IX. 3.3.1 Data presentation & analysis The ambient air quality data collected and the abstract of the same is given in the Tables below

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI

Table 26Air Quality Data in Core Zone-I th st Period: 09 Nov. 2015 to 31 Jan. 2016 Location: Core Zone I - SA1 CONCENTRATION OF AIR POLLUTANTS, 3 WEEK DAY DATE µg/m PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx Mon/Tue 09/10.11.15 45 25 6.5 9.3 I Tue/ Wed 10/11.11.15 51 28 8.6 10.2 Mon/Tue 16/17.11.15 65 36 10.2 12.5 II Tue/ Wed 17/18.11.15 67 37 8.9 13.5 Mon/Tue 23/24.11.15 78 43 9.3 14.2 III Tue/ Wed 24/25.11.15 85 47 7.9 10.2 Mon/Tue 30/01.11/12.15 52 29 7.6 9.9 IV Tue/ Wed 01/02.12.15 56 31 8.3 9.2 Mon/Tue 07/08.12.15 43 23 9.2 10.2 V Tue/ Wed 08/09.12.15 57 32 8.1 12.4 Mon/Tue 14/15.12.15 51 28 7.3 13.6 VI Tue/ Wed 15/16.12.15 52 29 6.5 14.2 Mon/Tue 21/22.12.15 40 22 9.2 15.2 VII Tue/ Wed 22/23.12.15 66 36 10.2 12.3 Mon/Tue 28/29.12.15 65 36 12.3 11.0 VIII Tue/ Wed 29/30.12.15 58 32 10.3 10.2 Mon/Tue 04/05.01.16 47 26 8.3 15.3 IX Tue/ Wed 05/06.01.16 50 28 7.3 14.2 Mon/Tue 11/12.01.16 56 31 6.5 14.6 X Tue/ Wed 12/13.01.16 41 23 8.9 10.1 Mon/Tue 18/19.01.16 51 28 9.2 13.6 XI Tue/ Wed 19/20.01.16 49 27 10.2 14.1 Mon/Tue 25/26.01.16 66 36 9.2 15.3 XII Tue/ Wed 26/27.01.16 62 34 8.3 14.1

Summary

Parameters PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx No. of observations 24 24 24 24 Minimum Concentration 40 22 6.5 9.2 Maximum Concentration 85 47 12.3 15.3 Average 56.4 31.1 8.7 12.5 98th percentile 81.8 45.2 11.4 15.3

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI

Table 27Air Quality Data in Core Zone-II th st Period: 09 Nov. 2015 to 31 Jan. 2016 Location: Core Zone II – SA2 CONCENTRATION OF AIR 3 WEEK DAY DATE POLLUTANTS, µg/m PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx Mon/Tue 09/10.11.15 46 25 6.9 10.2 I Tue/ Wed 10/11.11.15 49 27 8.9 9.5 Mon/Tue 16/17.11.15 62 34 11.2 11.2 II Tue/ Wed 17/18.11.15 66 36 9.9 12.3 Mon/Tue 23/24.11.15 70 39 10.3 13.2 III Tue/ Wed 24/25.11.15 48 26 8.2 9.9 Mon/Tue 30/01.11/12.15 49 27 7.9 8.3 IV Tue/ Wed 01/02.12.15 57 32 9.3 10.3 Mon/Tue 07/08.12.15 40 22 9.8 11.1 V Tue/ Wed 08/09.12.15 56 31 9.1 11.2 Mon/Tue 14/15.12.15 50 27 8.3 12.3 VI Tue/ Wed 15/16.12.15 50 27 8.3 12.3 Mon/Tue 21/22.12.15 41 23 10.2 14.1 VII Tue/ Wed 22/23.12.15 62 34 11.2 11.9 Mon/Tue 28/29.12.15 59 32 10.2 12.3 VIII Tue/ Wed 29/30.12.15 59 32 11.3 11.2 Mon/Tue 04/05.01.16 50 28 9.3 14.4 IX Tue/ Wed 05/06.01.16 48 26 8.2 13.2 Mon/Tue 11/12.01.16 51 28 7.7 12.5 X Tue/ Wed 12/13.01.16 45 25 9.3 11.2 Mon/Tue 18/19.01.16 48 26 10.2 12.3 XI Tue/ Wed 19/20.01.16 48 26 11.2 12.3 Mon/Tue 25/26.01.16 62 34 10.2 12.3 XII Tue/ Wed 26/27.01.16 59 32 9.2 13.1 Summary Parameters PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx No. of observations 24 24 24 24 Minimum Concentration 40 22 6.9 8.3 Maximum Concentration 70 39 11.3 14.4 Average 53.1 29.1 9.4 11.8 98th percentile 68.2 37.6 11.3 14.3 NAAQS 100 60 80 80

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI

Table 28Air Quality Data in Pauni Village th st Period: 09 Nov. 2015 to 31 Jan. 2016 Location: Buffer Zone – Pauni village – SA3 CONCENTRATION OF AIR 3 WEEK DAY DATE POLLUTANTS, µg/m PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx Mon/Tue 09/10.11.15 62 34 8.3 12.3 I Tue/ Wed 10/11.11.15 66 36 9.9 15.3 Mon/Tue 16/17.11.15 69 38 12.3 14.3 II Tue/ Wed 17/18.11.15 77 42 12.3 16.2 Mon/Tue 23/24.11.15 62 34 14.3 14.6 III Tue/ Wed 24/25.11.15 66 36 9.9 15.3 Mon/Tue 30/01.11/12.15 67 37 10.3 18.3 IV Tue/ Wed 01/02.12.15 71 39 8.3 19.3 Mon/Tue 07/08.12.15 68 37 12.3 20.3 V Tue/ Wed 08/09.12.15 62 34 14.3 18.2 Mon/Tue 14/15.12.15 54 30 11.3 15.6 VI Tue/ Wed 15/16.12.15 62 34 12.3 19.3 Mon/Tue 21/22.12.15 65 36 12.3 14.8 VII Tue/ Wed 22/23.12.15 69 38 15.6 18.2 Mon/Tue 28/29.12.15 78 43 11.1 15.3 VIII Tue/ Wed 29/30.12.15 62 34 12.3 14.3 Mon/Tue 04/05.01.16 66 36 14.6 19.2 IX Tue/ Wed 05/06.01.16 69 38 15.2 17.2 Mon/Tue 11/12.01.16 62 34 10.3 15.6 X Tue/ Wed 12/13.01.16 62 34 11.2 14.2 Mon/Tue 18/19.01.16 51 28 11.2 13.2 XI Tue/ Wed 19/20.01.16 57 32 13.5 18.3 Mon/Tue 25/26.01.16 65 36 12.1 19.2 XII Tue/ Wed 26/27.01.16 66 36 10.1 14.2 Summary Parameters PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx No. of observations 24 24 24 24 Minimum Concentration 51 28 8.3 12.3 Maximum Concentration 78 43 15.6 20.3 Average 64.9 35.7 11.9 16.4 98th percentile 77.5 42.5 15.4 19.8 NAAQS 100 60 80 80

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI

Table 29 Air Quality Data in Sakri Village th st Period: 09 Nov. 2015 to 31 Jan. 2016 Location:Buffer Zone – Sakri village – SA4 CONCENTRATION OF AIR POLLUTANTS, 3 WEEK DAY DATE µg/m PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx Mon/Tue 09/10.11.15 46 25 7.4 10.2 I Tue/ Wed 10/11.11.15 50 28 8.5 12.3 Mon/Tue 16/17.11.15 58 32 8.9 13.6 II Tue/ Wed 17/18.11.15 62 34 9.3 14.2 Mon/Tue 23/24.11.15 59 32 10.2 10.2 III Tue/ Wed 24/25.11.15 66 36 11.5 14.2 Mon/Tue 30/01.11/12.15 48 26 12.3 16.3 IV Tue/ Wed 01/02.12.15 50 28 10.2 12.3 Mon/Tue 07/08.12.15 59 32 11.1 18.2 V Tue/ Wed 08/09.12.15 62 34 12.3 14.2 Mon/Tue 14/15.12.15 51 28 14.5 12.1 VI Tue/ Wed 15/16.12.15 66 36 12.3 15.5 Mon/Tue 21/22.12.15 66 36 10.2 16.3 VII Tue/ Wed 22/23.12.15 49 27 8.9 14.2 Mon/Tue 28/29.12.15 45 25 9.8 16.2 VIII Tue/ Wed 29/30.12.15 54 30 9.9 12.3 Mon/Tue 04/05.01.16 62 34 10.2 15.5 IX Tue/ Wed 05/06.01.16 41 23 12.3 15.1 Mon/Tue 11/12.01.16 59 32 15.2 14.2 X Tue/ Wed 12/13.01.16 65 36 12.3 12.9 Mon/Tue 18/19.01.16 69 38 11.1 12.3 XI Tue/ Wed 19/20.01.16 62 34 12.3 15.2 Mon/Tue 25/26.01.16 66 36 8.8 14.1 XII Tue/ Wed 26/27.01.16 48 26 10.3 12.2 Summary

Parameters PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx No. of observations 24 24 24 24 Minimum Concentration 41 23 7.4 10.2 Maximum Concentration 69 38 15.2 18.2 Average 56.9 31.3 10.8 13.9 98th percentile 67.9 37.4 14.9 17.3 NAAQS 100 60 80 80

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI

Table 30 Air Quality Data in Nawegaon village th st Period: 09 Nov. 2015 to 31 Jan. 2016 Location:Buffer Zone – Naweagaon village – SA5 CONCENTRATION OF AIR 3 WEEK DAY DATE POLLUTANTS, µg/m PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx Mon/Tue 09/10.11.15 49 27 8.9 12.3 I Tue/ Wed 10/11.11.15 42 23 6.9 13.6 Mon/Tue 16/17.11.15 43 23 8.8 14.2 II Tue/ Wed 17/18.11.15 52 29 6.9 15.3 Mon/Tue 23/24.11.15 54 30 7.2 13.2 III Tue/ Wed 24/25.11.15 61 34 9.9 10.2 Mon/Tue 30/01.11/12.15 43 23 10.5 14.2 IV Tue/ Wed 01/02.12.15 41 23 9.3 13.3 Mon/Tue 07/08.12.15 51 28 12.3 17.2 V Tue/ Wed 08/09.12.15 52 29 9.9 15.2 Mon/Tue 14/15.12.15 41 23 9.3 16.3 VI Tue/ Wed 15/16.12.15 41 23 8.2 12.3 Mon/Tue 21/22.12.15 45 25 10.2 14.2 VII Tue/ Wed 22/23.12.15 61 34 10.3 18.3 Mon/Tue 28/29.12.15 57 32 9.6 15.2 VIII Tue/ Wed 29/30.12.15 41 23 10.2 13.6 Mon/Tue 04/05.01.16 54 30 12.3 14.2 IX Tue/ Wed 05/06.01.16 47 26 12.3 14.2 Mon/Tue 11/12.01.16 41 23 9.6 15.2 X Tue/ Wed 12/13.01.16 43 24 12.3 13.2 Mon/Tue 18/19.01.16 47 26 8.6 14.2 XI Tue/ Wed 19/20.01.16 50 28 8.6 12.3 Mon/Tue 25/26.01.16 42 23 9.6 14.2 XII Tue/ Wed 26/27.01.16 49 27 8.6 18.2 Summary

Parameters PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx No. of observations 24 24 24 24 Minimum Concentration 41 23 6.9 10.2 Maximum Concentration 61 34 12.3 18.3 Average 47.8 26.5 9.6 14.3 98th percentile 61.0 34.0 12.3 18.3 NAAQS 100 60 80 80

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Table 31 Air Quality Data in Hirapur Village th st Period: 09 Nov. 2015 to 31 Jan. 2016 Location: Buffer Zone – Hirapur Village – SA6 CONCENTRATION OF AIR 3 WEEK DAY DATE POLLUTANTS, µg/m PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx Mon/Tue 09/10.11.15 56 31 9.9 14.3 I Tue/ Wed 10/11.11.15 41 23 10.2 15.2 Mon/Tue 16/17.11.15 45 25 9.3 19.3 II Tue/ Wed 17/18.11.15 51 28 8.3 15.2 Mon/Tue 23/24.11.15 41 22 9.2 18.3 III Tue/ Wed 24/25.11.15 41 23 10.2 19.3 Mon/Tue 30/01.11/12.15 48 26 11.2 14.2 IV Tue/ Wed 01/02.12.15 50 28 9.3 15.3 Mon/Tue 07/08.12.15 54 30 8.3 18.2 V Tue/ Wed 08/09.12.15 51 28 10.2 20.3 Mon/Tue 14/15.12.15 40 22 9.3 14.2 VI Tue/ Wed 15/16.12.15 45 25 8.2 15.6 Mon/Tue 21/22.12.15 45 25 10.2 16.6 VII Tue/ Wed 22/23.12.15 44 24 11.2 18.2 Mon/Tue 28/29.12.15 41 23 12.3 19.3 VIII Tue/ Wed 29/30.12.15 42 23 10.2 15.2 Mon/Tue 04/05.01.16 45 25 11.3 18.2 IX Tue/ Wed 05/06.01.16 50 28 11.6 17.2 Mon/Tue 11/12.01.16 47 26 15.2 16.3 X Tue/ Wed 12/13.01.16 45 25 16.3 15.2 Mon/Tue 18/19.01.16 45 25 10.2 17.2 XI Tue/ Wed 19/20.01.16 50 28 11.2 13.2 Mon/Tue 25/26.01.16 44 24 14.2 15.2 XII Tue/ Wed 26/27.01.16 47 26 10.3 14.3

Summary Parameters PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx No. of observations 24 24 24 24 Minimum Concentration 40 22 8.2 13.2 Maximum Concentration 56 31 16.3 20.3 Average 46.2 25.5 10.7 16.5 98th percentile 55.1 30.5 15.8 19.8 NAAQS 100 60 80 80

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% HEAVY METAL DISTRIBUTION PATTERN IN DUST

Sl. Lead, Mercury, Chromium, Arsenic, Nickel Cadmium Location Name No Description Pb Hg Cr As Ni Cd / Location Code . Nov Dec Jan Nov Dec Jan Nov Dec Jan Nov Dec Jan Nov Dec Jan Nov Dec Jan Core Zone

01. Core zone I –- SA1 R 0.13 0.11 0.14 NT NT NT 0.02 0.05 0.03 NT NT NT 0.09 0.12 0.15 NT NT NT

02. Core zone II–- SA2 R 0.14 0.15 0.22 NT NT NT 0.0.2 0.04 0.04 NT NT NT 0.12 0.14 0. 18 NT NT NT Buffer Zone

03. Pauni Village - SA3 R 0.25 0.22 0.26 NT NT NT 0.07 0.08 0.06 NT NT NT 0.19 0.23 0.22 NT NT NT

04. Sakri Village – SA4 R 0.13 0.14 0.19 NT NT NT 0.02 0.02 0.04 NT NT NT 0.11 0.17 0.10 NT NT NT Naweagaon Village – R 05. 0.14 0.16 0.11 NT NT NT 0.04 0.03 0.03 NT NT NT 0.12 0.11 0.14 NT NT NT SA5

06. Hirapur Village – SA6 R 0.15 0.17 0.15 NT NT NT 0.02 0.04 0.02 NT NT NT 0.13 0.10 0.14 NT NT NT

Lead, Mercury, Chromium, Arsenic, Nickel Cadmium SL. Parameters Pb Hg Cr As Ni Cd No Min. Max. Avg Min. Max. Avg Min. Max. Avg Min. Max. Avg Min. Max. Avg Min. Max. Avg 1. SA1 0.11 0.14 0.13 NT NT NT 0.02 0.05 0.03 NT NT NT 0.09 0.15 0.12 NT NT NT 2. SA2 0.14 0.22 0.17 NT NT NT 0.04 0.04 0.04 NT NT NT 0.12 0.14 0.13 NT NT NT 3. SA3 0.22 0.26 0.24 NT NT NT 0.06 0.08 0.07 NT NT NT 0.19 0.23 0.21 NT NT NT 4. SA4 0.13 0.19 0.15 NT NT NT 0.02 0.04 0.03 NT NT NT 0.10 0.17 0.13 NT NT NT 5. SA5 0.11 0.16 0.14 NT NT NT 0.03 0.04 0.03 NT NT NT 0.11 0.14 0.12 NT NT NT 6. SA6 0.15 0.17 0.16 NT NT NT 0.02 0.04 0.03 NT NT NT 0.10 0.14 0.12 NT NT NT

NT: Not Traceable R- Residential, I- Industrial

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GASEOUS POLLUTANT DISTRIBUTION PATTERN IN AMBIENT AIR

Ammonia (NH3), Benzene (C6H6), Benzo (α) Pyrene (BaP) Carbon Monoxide (CO), (8- Ozone (O3), (8-hourly) 3 3 Sl. Location Name 3 g/m g/m -, ng/m3 Description 3 g/m No. / Location Code hourly) mg/m Nov Dec Jan Nov Dec Jan Nov Dec Jan Nov Dec Jan Nov Dec Jan Core Zone

01. Core zone I –- SA1 R 0.15 0.15 0.19 5.3 6.2 4.9 4.9 5.6 6.2 NT NT NT NT NT NT

02. Core zone II–- SA2 R 0.17 0.18 0.15 4.6 4.9 5.1 5.2 6.2 6.6 NT NT NT NT NT NT Buffer Zone

03. Pauni Village - SA3 R 0.22 0.19 0.25 12.1 11.1 12.3 7.5 8.2 9.1 NT NT NT NT NT NT

04. Sakri Village – SA4 R 0.26 0.26 0.28 5.6 7.2 4.9 6.2 4.8 6.1 NT NT NT NT NT NT Naweagaon Village – R 0.19 7.2 05. 0.25 0.29 8.2 5.9 4.1 8.2 4.6 NT NT NT NT NT NT SA5

06. Hirapur Village – SA6 R 0.21 0.22 0.25 5.6 6.6 7.1 6.2 5.6 7.1 NT NT NT NT NT NT

Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3), Ammonia (NH3), Benzene (C6H6), Benzo (α) Pyrene (BaP) -, SL. 3 3 3 3 Parameters mg/m g/m g/m g/m ng/m3 No Min. Max. Avg Min. Max. Avg Min. Max. Avg Min. Max. Avg Min. Max. Avg 1. SA1 0.15 0.19 0.16 4.9 6.2 5.47 4.9 6.2 5.57 NT NT NT NT NT NT 2. SA2 0.15 0.18 0.17 4.6 5.1 4.87 5.2 6.6 6.00 NT NT NT NT NT NT 3. SA3 0.19 0.25 0.22 11.1 12.3 11.83 7.5 9.1 8.27 NT NT NT NT NT NT 4. SA4 0.26 0.28 0.27 4.9 7.2 5.90 4.8 6.2 5.70 NT NT NT NT NT NT 5. SA5 0.19 0.29 0.24 4.1 8.2 6.07 4.6 8.2 6.67 NT NT NT NT NT NT 6. SA6 0.21 0.25 0.23 5.6 7.1 6.43 5.6 7.1 6.30 NT NT NT NT NT NT

NT: Not Traceable R- Residential, I- Industrial

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3.3.2 Observation and Summary Summary of the observations made during the study period are as follows: Core Zone I – (SA - 1)

At this location, PM10 and PM2.5 concentration were observed in the range of 40.0 to 3 3 85.0µg/m and22.0 to 47.0µg/m . SO2 and NOx concentration were in the range of 6.5 to 12.3µg/m3 and 9.2 to 15.3µg/m3 respectively. Core Zone II – (SA - 2)

At this location, PM10 and PM2.5 concentration were observed in the range of 40.0 to 3 3 70.0µg/m and22.0 to 39.0µg/m . SO2 and NOx concentration were in the range of 6.9 to 11.3µg/m3 and 8.3 to 14.4 µg/m3 respectively.. Pauni Village (SA - 3)

At this location, PM10 and PM2.5 concentration were observed in the range of 51.0 to 3 3 78.0µg/m and28.0 to 43.0µg/m . SO2 and NOx concentration were in the range of 8.3 to 15.6 µg/m3 and 12.3 to 20.3µg/m3 respectively. Sakri Village (SA - 4)

At this location, PM10 and PM2.5 concentration were observed in the range of 41.0 to 3 3 69.0µg/m and23.0 to 38.0µg/m . SO2 and NOx concentration were in the range of 7.4 to 15.2µg/m3 and 10.2 to 18.2µg/m3 respectively. Naweagaon Village (SA - 5)

At this location, PM10 and PM2.5 concentration were observed in the range 41.0 to 3 3 61.0µg/m and23.0to 34.0µg/m . SO2 and NOx concentration were in the range of 6.9 to 12.3 µg/m3 and 10.2 to 18.3 µg/m3 respectively. Hirapur Village (SA - 6)

At this location, PM10 and PM2.5 concentration were observed in the range of 40.0 to 3 3 56.0µg/m and22.0 to 31.0 µg/m . SO2 and NOx concentration were in the range of 8.2 to 16.3 µg/m3 and 13.2 to 20.3 µg/m3 respectively.

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3.4 Water Quality Scenario Any adverse impact or pollution consequence of water will have serious effect on the environment. Hence, it becomes important to assess the water quality periodically in the mining area. Thus, to assess the water quality, six locations were identified and samples (6 Nos.) were collected and analyzed for physico-chemical and heavy metal parameters. Bacterial examination was also carried out to find out the Coliform contamination (if any) at water sources. The water quality assessment has been made from the following monitoring stations. Table 32 Water Quality Sampling Locations Sl. Location Type Location Name of Sampling Locations Frequency No. Code

01. Sakri Village - Hand Pump Once in a season Ground Water GW1

02. Hirapur Village - Hand Pump Once in a season Ground Water GW2

03. Lendi Nala Once in a season Surface Water SW1

04. Sakri Pond Once in a season Surface Water SW2 05. Pauni II workshop water discharge Once in a season Waste Water WW 06. Pauni II mine water discharge Once in a season Mine Water MW

3.4.1 Data presentation & analysis Standard for Drinking Water The test characteristics for drinking water as specified under IS 10500:2012 (Second Revision) is appended below: TEST CHARACTERISTICS FOR DRINKING WATER (IS 10500:2012,Second Revision) (Wherever not specified, characteristics are mg/l) Sl Characteristic Requirement Permissible Limit Method of Test Remarks No. (Acceptable in the absence of Limit) alternate source Organoleptic and Physical Parameters 1 Colour, Hazen units, Max 5 15 IS 3025 Part 4 A 2 Odour Agreeable Agreeable IS 3025 Part 5 B 3 pH value 6.5-8.5 No relaxation IS 3025 Part 11 - 4 Taste Agreeable Agreeable IS 3025 Part 7& 8 C 5 Turbidity, NTU, Max 1 5 IS 3025 Part 10 - 6 Total dissolved solids, mg/l,Max 500 2000 IS 3025 Part 16 - General Parameters Concerning Substances Undesirable in Excessive Amounts 1 Aluminium (as Al), mg/l, Max 0.03 0.2 IS 3025 (Part 55) - 2 Ammonia (as total ammonia-N), mg/l, Max 0.5 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 34 - 3 Anionic detergents (as MBAS) mg/l, Max 0.2 1.0 Annex K of IS - 13428 4 Barium (as Ba), mg/l, Max 0.7 No relaxation Annex F of IS - 13428* or IS 15302 5 Boron (as B), mg/l, Max 0.5 1.0 IS 3025 (Part 57) - 6 Calcium (as Ca), mg/l, Max 75 200 IS 3025 (Part 40) - 7 Chloramines (as Cl2), mg/l, Max 4.0 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 26)* - or APHA 4500-Cl G 8 Chloride (as Cl), mg/l, Max 250 1000 IS 3025 (Part 32) - 9 Copper (as Cu), mg/l, Max 0.05 1.5 IS 3025 (Part 42) - 10 Fluoride (as F) mg/l, Max 1.0 1.5 IS 3025 (Part 60) - 11 Free residual chlorine, mg/l, Min 0.2 1.0 IS 3025 (Part 26) D

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12 Iron (as Fe), mg/l, Max 0.3 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 53) E 13 Magnesium (as Mg), mg/l, Max 30 100 IS 3025 (Part 46) - 14 Manganese (as Mn), mg/l, Max 0.1 0.3 IS 3025 (Part 59) E 15 Mineral oil, mg/l, Max 0.5 No relaxation Clause 6 of IS - 3025, (Part 39) Infrared partition method 16 Nitrate (as NO3), mg/l, Max 45 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 34) - 17 Phenolic compounds (as C6H5OH), mg/l, 0.001 0.002 IS 3025 (Part 43) - Max 18 Selenium (as Se), mg/l, Max 0.01 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 56) - or IS 15303* 19 Silver (as Ag), mg/l, Max 0.1 No relaxation Annex J of IS - 13428 20 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l, Max 200 400 IS 3025 (Part 24) F 21 Sulphide (as H2S), mg/l, Max 0.05 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 29) - 22 Total alkalinity as calcium carbonate, mg/l, 200 600 IS 3025 (Part 23) - Max 23 Total hardness (as CaCO3), mg/l, Max 200 600 IS 3025 (Part 21) - 24 Zinc (as Zn), mg/l, Max 5 15 IS 3025 (Part 49) - Parameters Concerning Toxic Substances 1 Cadmium (as Cd), mg/l, Max 0.003 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 41) - 2 Cyanide (as CN), mg/l, Max 0.05 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 27) - 3 Lead (as Pb), mg/l, Max 0.01 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 47) - 4 Mercury (as Hg), mg/l, Max 0.001 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 48)/ - Mercury analyser 5 Molybdenum (as Mo), mg/l, Max 0.07 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 2) - Sl Characteristic Requirement Permissible Limit Method of Test Remarks No. (Acceptable in the absence of Limit) alternate source 6 Nickel (as Ni), mg/l, Max 0.02 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 54) - 7 Polychlorinated biphenyls, mg/l, Max 0.000 5 No relaxation ASTM 5175* - 8 Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (as 0.000 1 No relaxation APHA 6440 PAH), mg/l, Max 9 Total arsenic (as As), mg/l, Max 0.01 0.05 IS 3025 (Part 37) - Parameters Concerning Toxic Substances 10 Total chromium (as Cr), mg/l, Max 0.05 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 52) - Trihalomethanes: Bromoform, mg/l, Max 0.1 No relaxation ASTM D 3973-85* - or APHA 6232 Dibromochloromethane, mg/l, Max 0.1 No relaxation ASTM D 3973-85* - 11 or APHA 6232

Bromodichloromethane, mg/l, Max 0.06 No relaxation ASTM D 3973-85* - or APHA 6232 Chloroform, mg/l, Max 0.2 No relaxation ASTM D 3973-85* - or APHA 6232 Parameters Concerning Radioactive Substances 1 Radioactive materials: a) Alpha emitters Bq/l, Max 0.1 No relaxation IS 14194, Part 2 - b) Beta emitters Bq/l, Max 1.0 No relaxation IS 14194, Part 1 -

NOTES:- 1. In case of dispute, the method indicated by '*' shall be the referee method. 2. It is recommended that the acceptable limit is to be implemented. Values in excess of those mentioned under ‘acceptable’ render the water not suitable, but still may be tolerated in the absence of an alternative source but up to the limits indicated under permissible limit in the absence of alternate source’ in col 4, above which the sources will have to be rejected.

Remarks:-

(A) Extended to 15 only, if toxic substances are not suspected in absence of alternate sources (B) a) Test cold and when heated b) Test at several dilutions (C) Test to be conducted only after safety has been established

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(D) To be applicable only when water is chlorinated. Tested at consumer end. When protection against viral infection is required, it should be minimum 0.5 mg/l (E) Total concentration of manganese(as Mn) and iron (as Fe) shall not exceed 0.3 mg/l (F) May be extended to 400 provided that Magnesium does not exceed 30

Bacteriological Quality of Drinking

Sl No. Organisms Requirements 1 All water intended for drinking: a) E. coli or thermotolerant coliform bacteria Shall not be detectable in any 100 ml sample 2. Treated water entering the distribution system: E. coli or thermotolerant coliform bacteria Shall not be detectable in any 100 ml sample Total coliform bacteria Shall not be detectable in any 100 ml sample 3. Treated water in the distribution system: E. coli or thermotolerant coliform bacteria Shall not be detectable in any 100 ml sample Total coliform bacteria Shall not be detectable in any 100 ml sample

NOTE: — 1.) Immediate investigative action shall be taken if either E.coli or total coliform bacteria are detected. The minimum action in the case of total coliform bacteria is repeat sampling; if these bacteria are detected in the repeat sample, the cause shall be determined by immediate further investigation. 2.) Although, E. coli is the more precise indicator of faecal pollution, the count of thermo tolerant coliform bacteria is an acceptable alternative. If necessary, proper confirmatory tests shall be carried out. Total coliform bacteria are not acceptable indicators of the sanitary quality of rural water supplies, particularly in tropical areas where many bacteria of no sanitary significance occur in almost all untreated supplies. 3.) It is recognized that, in the great majority of rural water supplies in developing countries, faecal contamination is widespread. Under these conditions, the national surveillance agency should set medium-term targets for progressive improvement of water supplies.

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Characterization of Ground Water Samples The physico-chemical characteristics of two nos. of ground water samples collected from two different locations have been presented hereunder: Period: Nov. 2015- Jan. 2016 Table 33 Physico-Chemical Characteristics Of Ground Water Samples (Wherever not specified, characteristics are expressed in mg/l, maximum) Analysis Results IS:10500 Sl. No. Parameters DETECTION Acceptable/ GW1 GW2 LIMIT Permissible Limits PHYSICAL 1 pH 7.5 7.3 - 6.5-8.5 2 Temperature (OC) 28 27 - - 3 Colour, HU < 2.0 < 2.0 - 5/15 4 Odour Unobj. Unobj. - Unobj. 5 Taste Agreeable Agreeable - Agreeable 6 Turbidity (NTU) 04 04 - 1/5 7 Total Suspended Solid 12 16 - - 8 Total Dissolved Solids 460 470 - 500/2000 CHEMICAL

1 P- Alkalinity as CaCO3 NIL NIL - -

2 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 318 330 - 200/600 3 Chloride as Cl 24 12 - 250/1000

4 Sulphate as SO4 54 60 - 200/400

5 Nitrate as NO3 1.34 1.28 - 45 7 Fluoride as F <0.4 0.5 - 1.0/1.5

8 Total Hardness as CaCO3 364 330 - 200/600 Calcium Hardness as - 75/200* 9 CaCO3 278 250 Magnesium Hardness as - 30/100** 10 86 80 CaCO3 11 Sodium as Na 19 33 - 12 Potassium as K 4.0 7.0 - -

13 Silica as SiO2 14 12 - - 14 Iron as Fe 0.08 0.04 0.04 0.3 15 Residual Chlorine BDL BDL 0.02 0.2 16 Detergent NT NT - - METALS 1 Manganese as Mn BDL BDL 0.05 0.1/0.3 2 Total Chromium as Cr BDL BDL 0.01 0.05 3 Lead as Pb BDL BDL 0.05 0.01 4 Zinc as Zn 0.30 0.32 - 5.0/15 5 Cadmium as Cd BDL BDL 0.01 0.01 6 Copper as Cu BDL BDL 0.02 0.05 7 Nickel as Ni BDL BDL - 0.02 8 Arsenic as As BDL BDL 0.01 0.05 9 Selenium as Se BDL BDL 0.01 0.01 10 Aluminium as Al BDL BDL 0.01 0.03/0.2 OTHERS 1 Mineral Oil NT NT - 0.5/ Phenolic Compound as 0.001 0.001/0.002 2 NT NT C6H5OH Coliform Organisms - Absent 3 < 20 < 20 (MPN/100ml)

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Note: 1) BDL – Below Detectable Level. 2) NT- Not Traceable 3) *-Calcium as Ca 4) **-Magnesium as Mg Results & Discussion The range of concentrations of the parameters of drinking water characteristics were observed as follows: Ground Water Quality at a Glance in Comparison to Drinking Water Standard

Sr. Range of recorded Concentration No. (Results expressed in mg/l except pH) Parameters Acceptable/Permissible Limits Minimum Maximum as per IS: 10 500 1. pH 7.3 7.5 6.5-8.5 2. Total suspended solid 12 16 - 3. Total dissolved Solids 460 470 500 / 2000

4. Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 318 330 200 / 600

5. Total Hardness, as CaCO3 330 364 200 / 600 6. Chloride as Cl 12 24 250 / 1000

7. Sulphate as SO4 54 60 200 / 400

8. Nitrate as NO3 1.28 1.34 45/100 9. Iron as Fe 0.04 0.08 0.3

The Physico-chemical characteristics of the ground water samples are in good agreement with permissible limit of IS: 10500. However (I) Turbidity exceeds the acceptable limit in both the

ground water (II) The Total Alkalinity in GW1& GW2 is exceed by 118 & 130 mg/l in comparison

with acceptable limit as IS: 10500, (III) The Total Hardness in GW1& GW2 is exceed by 164 & 130 mg/l in comparison with acceptable limit (IV) Calcium Hardness and Magnesium Hardness

are higher than the acceptable limit in GW1& GW2. The coliform in water was also found less 20 MPN in water, it may have been due to human usage near the handpump. As regards metals, only the presence of Fe and Zn has been recorded & rests of the metals were not traceable. The ground water after proper filtration and disinfection can be safely used for potable and drinking purposes as an alternative source of drinking water.

ToleranceLimits forInlandSurfaceWatersSubjecttoPollution Tolerance Limit for Inland surface water subject to pollution ((IS:2296-1982) Class C is appended below.

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ToleranceLimitsforInlandSurface Waters (IS:2296-1982) ,CLASSC (Clause3.3) SL.No Methodoftest Characteric

Tolerance Limit .1 (4) (5) (2) (3) ReftoClineinIS:30 OtherMethodofTest 25-1964# I) pHvalue 6.5-8.5 8 -- ii) DissolvedOxygen,mg/l,Min 4 50 -- iii) Biochemicaloxygendemand(5 daysat 3 53 -- 200C),mg/l,Max iv) TotalColiformOrganisms, 5000* -- 3.3ofIS:1622- MPN/100ml,Max 1981** v) Color,Hazenunits,Max 300 5 -- vi) Fluorides(asF),mg/l,Max 1.5 23 -- vii) Cadmium(asCd),mg/l,Max 0.01 -- 9ofIS:2488 (PartII)- 1968## viii) Chlorides(asCl),mg/l,Max 600 24 -- ix) 0.05 38 -- Chromium as (as Cr 6+) mg/l,Max x) Cyanides(asCN),mg/l,Max 0.05 27 -- xi) TotalDissolvedsolids,mg/l, Max 1500 12 -- xii) Selenium(asSe),mg/l,Max 0.05 28 -- xiii) Sulphates(asSO4),mg/l,Max 400 20 -- xiv) Lead(asPb),mg/l,Max 0.1 37 -- xv) Copper(asCu),mg/l,Max 1.5 36 -- xvi) Arsenic(asAs),mg/l,Max 0.2 40 -- xvii) Iron(asFe),mg/l,Max 50 32 -- xviii) PhenolicCompounds 0.005 54 --

(as C6H5OH),mg/l,Max xix) Zinc(asZn),mg/l,max 15 39 -- xx) Insecticides,mg/l,Max Absent -- 8ofIS:2488 (PartIII)- 1968*@ xxi) Anionicdetergents 1 -- Methyleneblue- (asMBAS), mg/l,Max extraction method xxii) Oilsandgrease,mg/l,Max 0.1 -- 13ofIS:2488 (PartI1966$) xxiii) Nitrates(aNO3),mg/l,Max 50 48 -- xxiv) Alphaemitters,µc/ml,Max 10-9 58 -- xxv) Betaemitters, µc/ml,Max 10-8 58 -- # Methodsofsamplingandtest(physicalandchemical)forwaterusedinindustry. * IfMPNcountisnoticedtobemorethan5000MPNthenregulartestsshallbecarriedout. The criteriashallbesatisfiedifduringaperiodoftimenotmorethan5percentofthesamplesshow morethan20000MPNandnotmorethan20percentof thesamplesshowmorethan5000MPN. Furtherthefaucalcoliformsshouldnotbemorethan40percentofthetotalcoliforms. **Methodsofsamplingandmicrobiologicalexaminationofwater(firstrevision) $ Methodsofsamplingandtestforindustrialeffluents,PartI ##Methodsofsamplingandtestforindustrialeffluents,PartII @Methodsofsamplingandtestforindustrialeffluents,PartIII

Characteristics of Surface Water Samples

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The Physico-chemical characteristics of two nos. of surface water samples collected from two different locations have been presented here under: Period: Nov. 2015- Jan. 2016 Table 34 Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Surface Water Quality (Wherever not specified, characteristics are expressed in mg/l)

ANALYSIS RESULTS Tolerance SI. DETECTION Limit as per PARAMETERS NO. SW1 SW2 LIMIT IS: 2296 Class ‘C’ PHYSICAL 1 pH 7.2 7.4 - 6.5-8.5 2 Temperature (OC) 23 24 - * 3 Colour, HU <5 <5 - 300 4 Odour Unobj. Unobj. - * 5 Turbidity (NTU) 06 07 - * 6 Total Suspended Solids 22 16 - 7 Total Dissolved Solids 460 410 - 1500 CHEMICAL

1 P- Alkalinity as CaCO3 NIL NIL - * 2 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 248 228 - * 3 Chloride as Cl 64 56 - 600

4 Sulphate as SO4 58 42 - 400 5 Nitrate as N 2.28 2.04 - 50 6 Fluoride as F 0.5 <0.4 - 1.5

7 Total Hardness as CaCO3 376 320 - *

8 Calcium Hardness as CaCO3 286 248 - * 9 Magnesium Hardness as CaCO3 90 72 - * 10 Dissolve Oxygen 7.2 6.4 - 4.0 11 COD 5.6 3.2 - * o 12 BOD (3 days at 27 C) 2.4 <2.0 - 3.0 13 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N 0.64 0.46 - * 14 Sodium as Na 11 15 - * 15 Potassium as K 4 6 - *

16 Silica as SiO2 14 12 - * METALS 1 Iron as Fe 0.48 0.26 0.04 5.0 2 Manganese as Mn BDL BDL 0.05 * 3 Hexavalent Chromium as Cr6+ BDL BDL 0.006 0.05 4 Total Chromium as Cr (Cr3++Cr6+) BDL BDL - - 5 Lead as Pb BDL BDL 0.04 0.1 6 Zinc as Zn 0.68 0.34 - 15.0 7 Cadmium as Cd BDL BDL 0.01 0.01 8 Copper as Cu BDL BDL 0.02 1.5 9 Nickel as Ni BDL BDL - * 10 Arsenic as As BDL BDL 0.01 0.2 11 Selenium as Se BDL BDL 0.01 0.05 12. Cyanide as CN BDL BDL 0.02 0.05 13. Mercury as Hg BDL BDL 0.001 OTHERS 1 Oil & Grease BDL BDL 0.1 0.1

2 Phenolic Compound as C6H5OH NT NT 0.001 0.005 Coliform Organisms - 5000 3 2.2 x 103 2.4 x 103 (MPN/100ml) Note: 1) BDL – Below Detectable Level; 2) * - Limit Not specified; 3) NT- Not Traceable Results & Discussion

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The physico-chemical characteristics of the surface water samples collected from the two locations have shown great resemblance with respect to the characteristics like temperature, turbidity, pH, colour, odour, chloride, sulphate, total alkalinity, total hardness, TDS and heavy metals, etc. The range of concentrations of important parameters of surface water characteristics have been presented hereunder: Surface Water at a Glance Range of recorded Concentration (Results expressed in mg/l except Ph) Parameters Tolerance Limit as Minimum Maximum per IS: 2296 Class ‘C’ pH 7.2 7.4 6.5-8.5 Total Suspended Solids 16 22 - Total Dissolved Solids 410 460 1500

Total Hardness, as CaCO3 320 376 -

Calcium Hardness as CaCO3 248 286 - Chloride as Cl 56 64 600

Sulphate as SO4 48 54 400

Nitrate as N 2.04 2.28 50 Iron as Fe 0.26 0.48 5.0

From the results presented in above table, it may safely be concluded that the physico-chemical characteristics of the surface water samples had a good resemblance with respect to almost all the parameters are in good compliance with Surface Water Standard IS: 2296. As regards metals, except Iron and Zinc, all the other were not traceable. Based on above findings, it may be concluded that all the surface water quality are in good compliance with IS: 2296 Class ‘C’. Standard for Discharge of Effluents The general standard for Discharge of effluents as specified “The Gazette of India – Extraordinary {Part II- Sec. 3(i)} Ministry of Environment and Forests Notification New Delhi, 19th May, 1993:

GENERAL STANDARDS FOR DISCHARGE OF ENVIRONMENTALPOLLUTANTS

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PART-A: EFFLUENTS Schedule VI inserted by Rule 2 (d) of the Environment (Protection) Second Amendment Rules, 1993 notified vide G.S.R. 422 (E) dated:19.05.1993,published in the Gazette No. 174 dated 19.05.1993 Standards Inland Public Marine Sl. Land for Parameters Surface Sewer coastal No. irrigation Water s areas (a) (b) (c) (d) 1 Colour and odour Note-1 Note-1 Note-1 Note-1 2 Suspended solids, mg/l max. 100 600 200 Note-2 3 Particle size of suspended solids. Note-3 - - Note-4 4 Dissolved solids (inorganic) mg/l max. * - * - pH value 5.5- 5 5.5-9.0 5.5-9.0 5.5-9.0 9.0 6 Temperature, OC Note-5 - - Note-5 7 Oil & grease, mg/l max. 10 20 10 20 8 Total residual chlorine, mg/l max. 1.0 - - 1.0 9 Ammonical Nitrogen (as N), mg/l. max. 50 50 - 50 Total Kjeldahl nitrogen (as NH ), mg/l 10 3 100 - - 100 max. 11 Free ammonia (as N), mg/l max. 5.0 - - 5.0 Biochemical oxygen demand (3 days at 12 o 30 350 100 100 27 C), max. 13 Chemical oxygen demand, mg/l max. 250 - - 250 14 Arsenic (as As.), mg/l max. 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 15 Mercury (as Hg.), mg/l max. 0.01 0.01 - 0.01 16 Lead (as Pb), mg/l max. 0.1 1.0 - 2.0 17 Cadmium (as Cd.), mg/l max. 2.0 1.0 - 2.0 Hexavalent chromium (as Cr+6), mg/l. 18 0.1 2.0 - 1.0 max. 19 Total Chromium (as Cr), mg/l max. 2.0 2.0 - 2.0 20 Copper (as Cu), mg/l max. 3.0 3.0 - 3.0 21 Zinc (as Zn), mg/l max. 5.0 15 - 15 22 Selenium (as Se), mg/l max. 0.05 0.05 - 0.05 23 Nickel (as Ni), mg/l max. 3.0 3.0 - 5.0 24 Boron (as B), mg/l max. * * * * 25 Percent Sodium, max. * * * * 26 Residual sodium carbonate, mg/l max. * * * * 27 Cyanide (as CN) mg/l max. 0.2 2.0 0.2 0.2 28 Chloride (as Cl) mg/l max. * * * * 29 Fluoride (as F) mg/l max. 2.0 15 - 15 30 Dissolved Phosphate (as P), mg/l max. 5.0 - - - 31 Sulphate (SO4) mg/l max. * * * * 32 Sulphide (as S), mg/l max. 2.0 - - 5.0 Phenolic Compound (C H OH), mg/l 33 6 5 1.0 5.0 - 5.0 max. Radioactive materials: -7 -7 -8 -7 34 (a) Alpha emitters, μc/ml max. 10 10 10 10 -6 -6 -7 -6 (b) Beta emitters, μc/ml max. 10 10 10 10 35 Bio-assay test Note-6 Note-6 Note-6 Note-6 36 Manganese (as Mn) mg/l max. 2.0 2.0 - 2.0

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Standards Inland Public Marine Sl. Land for Parameters Surface Sewer coastal No. irrigation Water s areas (a) (b) (c) (d) 37 Iron (as Fe) mg/l max. 3.0 3.0 - 3.0 38 Vanadium (as V), mg/l max. 0.2 0.2 - 0.2 39 Nitrate Nitrogen, mg/l max. 10 - - 20 40 Pesticides, microgram/l max * * * *

*Omitted by Rule 2(d)(i) of the Environment (Protection) Third Amendment Rules,1993 vide Notification No.G.S.R.801(E),dated:31.12.1993

Note-1: All efforts should be made to remove colour and unpleasant odour as far as practicable. Note-2: (a) For process waste water – 100, (b) For cooling water effluent, 10% above total suspended matter in effluent. Note-3: Shall pass 850 micron IS sieve. Note-4: (a) Floatable solids-max. 3 mm. (b) Settleable solids-max. 850microns. Note-5: Shall not exceed 50C above the receiving water temperature. Note-6: 90% survivals of fish after 96 hours in 100% effluent.

Characteristics of Waste Water Discharge Samples The physico-chemical characteristics of waste water discharge samples collected from different locations have been presented hereunder in Table: Period: Nov. 2015- Jan. 2016 Table 35 Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Waste Water Discharge (Wherever not specified, characteristics are expressed in mg/l) ANALYSIS RESULTS MOEF SI. DETECTION STANDARD SCHEDULE- NO PARAMETERS LIMIT VI . WW MW PHYSICAL 1 pH 7.3 7.2 - 5.5-9.0 2 Temperature (OC) 24 25 - Te

1 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 460 306 - * 2 Chloride as Cl 24 133 - *

3 Sulphate as SO4 110 120 - * 4 Nitrate as N 2.58 2.46 - 10

5 Dissolve Phosphate as PO4 BDL BDL - 5.0 6 Fluoride as F <0.4 0.5 - 2.0

7 Total Hardness as CaCO3 358 550 - *

8 Calcium Hardness as CaCO3 254 288 - * Magnesium Hardness as 9 104 262 CaCO3

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ANALYSIS RESULTS MOEF SI. DETECTION STANDARD SCHEDULE- NO PARAMETERS LIMIT VI . WW MW 10 Total Residual Chlorine BDL BDL 0.04 1.0 11 COD 9.6 8.2 - 250 o 12 BOD (3 days at 27 C) 3.4 2.4 - 30 13 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N 1.48 1.24 0.01 100 14 Sodium as Na 51 32 * 15 Sulphide as S BDL BDL 0.01 2.0 16 Ammonical Nitrogen as N 0.64 0.46 0.02 50 HEAVY METALS 1 Iron as Fe 1.8 1.4 - 3.0 2 Manganese as Mn <0.05 <0.06 0.05 2.0 3 Lead as Pb NT NT 0.4 0.1 4 Zinc as Zn 0.42 0.32 - 5.0 5 Copper as Cu NT NT 0.5 3.0 6 Nickel as Ni NT NT 0.1 3.0 7 Mercury as Hg NT NT 0.01 0.01 8 Cyanide as CN NT NT 0.01 0.2 9 Arsenic as As NT NT 0.01 0.2 10 Selenium as Se NT NT 0.01 0.05 11 Vanadium as V NT NT 0.01 0.2 12 Cadmium as Cd NT NT 0.002 2.0 13 Hexavalent Chromium as Cr+6 NT NT 0.1 0.1 14 Total Chromium as Cr NT NT 0.006 2.0 15 Aluminium NT NT - - 16 Boron NT NT - - OTHERS 1 Oil & Grease <2.0 - 10

2 Phenolic Compound C6 H5 OH NT 0.001 1.0

Results & Discussion From the results shown above, it may be safely concluded that the Physico-chemical characteristics of the discharge water samples collected from the two locations for one season had variations with respect to almost all the parameters but were well within the limits of General Standards for Discharge of Effluents (Table 3.10). Among the metals in the mine water under examination Fe, Mn & Zn were found within prescribed limits. From the above findings, it may be concluded that all the parameters of the waste water samples are under the limits of General Standards for Discharge of Effluents (Table- 3.10) even in the land surface water bodies.

3.5Hydrogeological Set- Up 3.5.1 Aquifers The area within the project boundary of Pauni-II Expn. OC mine is majorly covered by Gondwana group of formations, which are concealed under soil layer of limited thickness. Generally sand / sandstone horizons serve as aquifer zones whereas shale and clay beds act as aquicludes. Groundwater occurs below the water table within the intergranular pore spaces of semi-consolidated sandstone and also in secondary

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI porous structures associated with them. Groundwater exists under both confined and unconfined conditions in the area. The various hydrogeological units developed in the study area is given below:

A. Shallow Aquifer: The shallow aquifer is mostly composed of soft and loosely cemented sandstone and gritty sandstone of Kamthi Formation with limited thickness of soil. Kamthis have overlapping nature and occur as blanket cover over the Barakars unconformably. Because of their porous and coarse and gritty nature, the Kamthis are known to be potential aquifer. Kamthi Formation together with soil of limited thickness has been considered as Shallow Aquifer. Most of the dug wells in the area tap this aquifer.

B. Deeper Aquifer: The deeper aquifer is represented mainly by the Barakar Formation. The Barakar Formation is composed of fine to coarse grained relatively compact sandstones, shale, carbonaceous shale and coal seams. The Barakar sandstone is harder, more compact and cemented as compared to Kamthi sandstone and represents low to moderate potential aquifer. The vertical permeability of this aquifer is less due to occurrence of impermeable coal seams which act as an aquiclude. The hydrogeological units developed in the study area are given in the following table:: Table 36 Type of aquifers in Pauni-II Expn. OC mine area Hydrogeological Avg. Thickness Formation unit (m) Soil and Kamthi Formation (Predominantly medium to coarse Potential aquifer grained ferrugenous sandstones & 32.5

aquifer) aquifer) shales, reddish brown in colour) AQUIFE AQUIFE (Potential SHALLOW SHALLOW Kamthis : Barakar Formation (Below Kamthi Semi confined and above Top Section of Coal Aquifer Seam): Fine to coarse grained 73 (Low – moderate sandstone with potential ) shale/carbonaceous shale Aquiclude Top Section of Coal Seam 10.5 Parting of Barakar Formation Semi confined (between Top section and Bottom Aquifer Section of Coal Seam): Fine to 3.5 (Low – moderate coarse grained sandstone with DEEPER AQUIFER AQUIFER DEEPER potential )

(Low Potential Aquifer) Aquifer) (LowPotential shale/carbonaceous shale Aquiclude Bottom Section of Coal Seam 4

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3.5.2 Groundwater Level To collect the representative groundwater levels in the study area, WCL through CMPDI,RI-IV has established a monitoring network with 30 dug wells (hydrograph stations) and 3 piezometers spread over the buffer zone (10 km radius from the Pauni-II Expn. OC mine). Water level monitoring in these hydrograph stations is being done as per MoEF & CC guidelines (four times in a year) since May-2004. The range of water level, measured from the area in and around Pauni-II Expn. OC mine for the year 2018 is given below. Table 37 Groundwater Level Range in Core and Buffer Zone Pre monsoon period Core Zone (within 3 km) 6.05 m to 8.40 m May-June’18 Buffer zone (within 10 km) 4.00 m to 16.7 m Post monsoon period Core Zone (within 3 km) 1.85 m to 7.90 m Nov’18 Buffer zone (within 10 km) 1.43 m to 16.55 m

Table 38 Water Level Fluctuation in Core and Buffer Zone of Pauni-II Expn. OC Core zone Buffer zone Period Min Max Average Period Min Max Average 2010 3.25 8.59 5.72 2010 1.4 11.8 5.23 2011 0.6 3.59 1.83 2011 0.55 6.79 2.71 2012 2.2 4.72 3.26 2012 0.75 8.15 3.95 2013 3.5 5.55 4.3 2013 0.80 8.25 4.22 2014 0.65 2.85 1.48 2014 0.20 5.85 2.58 2015 0.35 4.20 2.15 2015 0.33 6.14 2.65 2016 1.5 6.90 4.2 2016 0.38 7.25 3.80 2017 - - - 2017 0.10 7.33 2.87 2018 0.5 6.4 2.6 2018 0.15 5.32 2.42 Note-water level in m below ground level

3.5.3 Water Level Trend Hydrographs of two permanent observation wells fixed by WCL through CMPDI, Regional Institute-IV are presented in fig 1& 2 to assess the pre-monsoon and post- monsoon water level trends from 2009 to 2018. Water level trend of well No (BA-20A) situated at about 600 m towards north direction from the mine boundary of Pauni-II Expn. OC Mine (village Sakri) indicate a rising trend of water level as given in figure 1.

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HYDROGRAPH OF OBSERVATION WELL (BA-20A) AT VILLAGE SAKRI SITUATED AT A DISTANCE OF 600 M TOWARDS NORTH FROM MINE BOUNDARY OF PAUNI-II EXPN OC MINE 0 POSTMONSOON

PREMONSOON 6 DTW DTW (m bgl) 8

TIME IN MONTHS

Fig.1 Hydrograph of the observation well at Antargaon Khurd village (BA-29) situated at a distance of 2.7 km towards south from the mine boundary of Pauni-II Expn. OC Mine is presented below as fig-2. It shows steady trend in the pre monsoon water level and negative trend in the post monsoon water level.. HYDROGRAPH OF OBSERVATION WELL (BA-29) AT VILLAGE ANTARGAON KHURD SITUATED AT A DISTANCE OF 2.7 KM TOWARDS SOUTH DIRECTION FROM THE MINE BOUNDARY OF POUNI-II EXPN.OC MINE 0 1 2 POSTMONSOON 3 4 5 6 DTW bgl) DTW (m 7 8 PREMONSOON 9

TIME IN MONTHS Fig.2

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3.5.4 General Aquifer Parameters The confined / semi-confined aquifer occurring at greater depth in Kamthis and Barakars is mostly tapped by shallow / deep tube wells. The tube wells located in the project area tapping the semi-confined aquifer in Kamthi and Upper Barakar formations down to a depth of about 100m have registered better yield ranging from 3 to 5 LPS. It may be appropriate to emphasis here that Lower Barakars overlapped directly by Kamthis is a better environment due to direct recharge / infiltration from the potential Kamthi Formation. No detailed hydrogeological investigations were carried out at Pauni- II Expn. OC mine area. However, the aquifer parameters evaluated by CMPDI at Gauri & Sasti villages have been considered and attributed to the study area. The projected hydraulic parameters of the aquifer in alluvium/detrital mantle and Kamthi/Barakar formations are as follows:

Table 39 Aquifer parameters of Pauni-II Expn. OC mine Aquifer parameters Barakar Formation

Transmissivity (m2/d) 36.0 Hydraulic conductivity (m/d) 1.0 Storage Co-efficient 6.0 x 10 -3

3.5.5 Groundwater Resources in the Area Precipitation is the main source for groundwater recharge in the area. The average annual rainfall of the area is around 1150 mm. The quantity of rain water falling over the study area of 314 Sq.km (10 km radius) is 361.10 million cubic meter (MCM). The quantum of groundwater recharge depends on various factors viz. nature of soil cover, geology, topography, vegetation, intensity and duration of rainfall etc. Out of the total area of 314 Sq.km. about 88.5 sq km is covered by alluvium, 72.5 sq km is covered by Kamthi, 115 sq km is covered by Vindhyan and 38 sq km is covered by Talchir. The rainfall-infiltration factor for Alluvium/Kamthi, Vindhyan and Talchir has been considered to be 15%, 8%, and 4 % respectively (GEC report-1997). The groundwater balance computation for this study area of 314 sq. km has been done as per GEC -1997. The groundwater balance computation for this study area of 314 sq. km has been done as per GEC – 1997 norms and is furnished below:

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Table 40RECHARGE IN BUFFER ZONE BY RAINFALL INFILTRATION METHOD Description of items Quantity 1. Area Alluvium – 88.5 sq. km Kamthi – 72.5 sq. km Talchir- 38 sq.km Vindhyan- 115. sq.km 2. Normal Rainfall during a. Monsoon season in mm (June to Oct) 1150 mm b. Non-monsoon season rainfall as a Yes, it is >10%. Therefore percentage of normal annual rainfall Recharge during non-monsoon is (Yes if > 10%, No if < 10%) considered. 3. Rainfall infiltration factor Alluvium – 15% Kamthi – 15% Vindhyan – 8% Talchir- 4 % 4. Rainfall recharge in Buffer zone by rainfall i) Alluvium : 15.27 [88.5*1.15*0.15 infiltration factor method ii) Kamthi : 12.51 [72.5*1.15*0.15] a. Monsoon season (MCM) iii) Talchir : 1.75 [38*1.15*0.04] [ (1) * (2a) * (3) ] iv) Vindhyan :10.58[115*1.15*0.08]

Gross Rainfall Recharge 40.11 MCM Description of items Quantity 1. Area Alluvium – 88.5 sq. km Kamthi – 72.5 sq. km Talchir- 38 sq.km Vindhyan- 115. sq.km 2. Normal Rainfall during c. Monsoon season in mm (June to Oct) 1150 mm d. Non-monsoon season rainfall as a Yes, it is >10%. Therefore percentage of normal annual rainfall Recharge during non-monsoon is (Yes if > 10%, No if < 10%) considered. 3. Rainfall infiltration factor Alluvium – 15% Kamthi – 15% Vindhyan – 8% Talchir- 4 % 4. Rainfall recharge in Buffer zone by rainfall v) Alluvium : 15.27 [88.5*1.15*0.15 infiltration factor method vi) Kamthi : 12.51 [72.5*1.15*0.15] a. Monsoon season (MCM) vii) Talchir : 1.75 [38*1.15*0.04] [ (1) * (2a) * (3) ] viii) Vindhyan :10.58[115*1.15*0.08] Gross Rainfall Recharge 40.11 MCM

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Table 41RECHARGE IN BUFFER ZONE BY WATER LEVEL FLUCTUATION METHOD Description of items Quantity 1. Area Alluvium – 88.5 sq. km Kamthi – 72.5 sq. km Talchir- 38 sq.km Vindhyan- 115. sq.km 2. Water table Fluctuation Alluvium – 2.78 m Kamthi – 1.26 m Talchir- 3.45 m Vindhyan- 2.81. m 3. Specific Yield Alluvium - 0.035 Kamthi – 0.035 Talchir - 0.015 Vindhyan- 0.025

4. Change in groundwater storage Alluvium - 8.611 MCM [ (1) * (2) * (3) ] Kamthi – 3.197 MCM Talchir – 1.966 MCM Vindhyan- 8.079MCM

5. Gross Rainfall Recharge 21.85 MCM

As recommended in GEC Report 1997, the rainfall recharge during monsoon season is estimated after comparing results from by calibrating results from Water table Fluctuation Method and Rainfall Infiltration Factor Method, given in table below.

Table 42CALIBRATION OF GROUND WATER RECHARGE IN BUFFER ZONE Description of items Quantity 1. Rainfall Recharge during monsoon season in Buffer Zone a. By Water Table Fluctuation Method 21.85 MCM

b. By Rainfall Infiltration Factor Method 40.11 MCM 2. Difference between (1a) and (1b) expressed as a percentage of (1b), ‘PD’ {(1a) – (1b)} - 45.5 % [ ------* 100 ] (1b) 3. Rainfall Recharge in the Buffer Zone during monsoon season after considering the ‘PD’ 32.01 MCM [ = (1a) if ‘PD’ is between -20 and +20% = 0.8 * (1b) if ‘PD’ is less than -20% = 1.20 * (1b) if ‘PD’ is greater than +20% ]

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NET GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY

The Net annual ground water availability of 33.36 million cubic meters have been estimated for the study area (buffer zone), given in below.

Table 43NET GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY IN BUFFER ZONE Description of items Quantity 1. Rainfall Recharge in Buffer Zone a. During Monsoon season 32.01 MCM

b. During Non-monsoon season (10% of 1a) 3.20 MCM

c. Annual [ (1a) + (1b) ] 35.21 MCM 2. Recharge from ‘Other Sources’ Return flow from Irrigation [ 20 % of Irrigation Draft ] 0.60 MCM Return flow from Excess mine water [ 20% as a 1.26 MCM seepage factor ] 1.86 MCM Total 3. Total Annual Groundwater Recharge [ (1c) + (2) ] 37.07 MCM 4. Unaccounted annual natural discharge a. [ 0.05 * (3) ] if rainfall recharge during monsoon season computed by ‘Water table Fluctuation Method’ 37.07*0.10=3.71 b. [ 0.10 * (3) ] if rainfall recharge during monsoon MCM season computed by ‘Rainfall Infiltration factor Method’ 5. Net Annual Groundwater Availability in Buffer Zone [ (3) – (4) ] 33.36 MCM

Groundwater Draft The groundwater withdrawal is generally for domestic, industry and irrigation requirement and is quantified as under Table below: - Table 44 Gross Groundwater Draft for ‘All Uses’ Sl. Purpose Nos./Area Water Total Quantity No Consumption per of Withdrawal in Capita Million cubic meter 1. A) Domestic (Human 64585 70 lit/day 1.66 Population) (for 365 days) B) Domestic (Animals) 31060 20 lit/day 0.23 (for 365 days)

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Sl. Purpose Nos./Area Water Total Quantity No Consumption per of Withdrawal in Capita Million cubic meter 2. Irrigation (for 120 days) 628 ha 40000 lit/ha/day 3.01 3 Mine pumping 6.30 Total draft 11.20

Groundwater Balance i) Gross groundwater recharge: 37.07 MCM ii) Natural discharge to drains & other losses (Approx.10 % of item (i) ) : 3.71 MCM iii) Net annual groundwater availability: 33.36 MCM iv) Annual groundwater draft for all uses: 11.20 MCM v) Groundwater balance (Item iii-iv): 22.16 MCM

Ground water balance flow diagram is furnished below:

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Stage of Groundwater Development It is seen from the figures of net annual ground water availability (33.36 MCM) and total ground water draft (11.20 MCM) that surplus ground water to the tune of 22.16 MCM is available for future utilization and development. Thus the present stage of ground water development in and around the project has been around 33.57 % which can be categorized as safe area.

3.5.6 Groundwater Quality The groundwater quality in buffer zone of different running mines is being monitored regularly (once in a year, i.e. in May) by WCL through CMPDI, an ISO-9001 company. Generally, the water quality in buffer zone of Pauni-II Expn. OC mine is nearly neutral to alkaline in nature with pH value of 7.37 to 7.92 of potable quality with total dissolved solids (TDS) concentration within permissible limit i.e. 510 mg/l to 1080 mg/l. Ground water quality analysis data (BIS 10500:2012) of observation wells in 10 km radius buffer zone of Pauni-II Expn. OC mine are furnished in the following table:

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Table 45 Groundwater Quality at Chincholi Khurd and Pauni Village Analysis Result Sampling Code, Location & Sample Standard ( IS : 10500 : 2012) collection date Sl. Limits of CHINCHOLI PLV in the No Parameters PAUNI, Test Method Detection KHURD, Desirable absence of BA-21 BA-24A limit alternate 13.05.17 14.05.17 source 1 Colour Hz ) IS 3025 1 2 1 5 15 /04:1983,Platinum 2 Odour IS 3025 Qualitative Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable /05:1983,Physical, 3 Turbidity (NTU) IS-3025/10:1984 1.0 1 1 1 5 Nephelometric 4 pH Value IS-3025/11:1983 0.2 7.60 7.78 6.5 to 8.5 No relaxation Electrometric 5 Total Hardness IS-3025/21:2009 4.0 400 292 200 600 as CaCO3 -mg/l EDTA 6 Iron -mg/l IS-3025/53:2003 0.06 <0.06 <0.06 0.3 No relaxation AAS-Flame 7 Chlorides - mg/l IS-3025/32:1988, 2.0 122 90 250 1000 Argentometric APHA, 22nd Edition 8 Residual 0.02 0.07 0.03 0.2 1 Chlorine -mg/l DPD (min.) nd 9 Fluoride- mg/l APHA, 22 Edition 0.02 0.58 0.82 1.0 1.5 SPADNS IS-3025/16:1984 10 TDS -mg/l Gravimetric 25.0 690 510 500 2000 11 Calcium -mg/l IS-3025/40:1991 1.6 88 62.4 75 200 EDTA Magnesium - APHA, 22nd Edition- 12 3 43.74 33.04 30 100 mg/l* Calculation EDTA IS-3025/42:1992 13 Copper -mg/l 0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.05 1.5 AAS-Flame IS-3025/59:2006 14 Manganese - 0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.1 0.3 mg/l AAS-Flame nd 15 Sulphate -mg/l APHA, 22 Edition 2.0 58.42 63.87 200 400 Turbidity

nd 16 Nitrates - mg/l APHA, 22 Edition 0.5 19.13 15.14 45 No relaxation UV-Spectrophotometric nd 17 Cadmium - mg/l APHA, 22 Edition 0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 0.003 No relaxation AAS-GTA nd 18 Lead -mg/l APHA, 22 Edition 0.005 <0.005 <0.005 0.01 No relaxation AAS-GTA nd 19 Selenium –mg/l* APHA, 22 Edition 0.005 <0.005 <0.005 0.01 No relaxation AAS-VGA nd 20 Total Arsenic - APHA, 22 Edition 0.005 <0.005 <0.005 0.01 0.05 mg/l* AAS-VGA IS-3025/49:1994 21 Zinc -mg/l 0.01 <0.01 <0.01 5 15 AAS-Flame IS 3025 (Part 52) : 22 Total Chromium 2003 0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 No relaxation mg/l AAS-Flame APHA, 22nd 23 Boron -mg/l EditionCarmine 0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.5 1.0

24 Alkalinity -mg/l IS-3025/23:1986, 4.0 196 153 200 600 Titration IS 3025 (Part 54) : 25 Nickel-mg/l 2003, AAS-Flame 0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.02 No relaxation Method nd 26 Aluminum -mg/l* APHA, 22 Edition 0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.1 0.2 AAS-GTA

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Table 46 Groundwater Quality at Sakri and Nirli Village Analysis Result Sampling Code, Location & Sample Standard ( IS : 10500 : 2012) collection date Sl. Limits of PLV in the No Parameters SAKRI , NIRLI, Test Method Detection Desirable absence of BA-20A BA-15 limit alternate 13.05.17 14.05.17 source 1 Colour Hz ) IS 3025 1 1 1 5 15 /04:1983,Platinum 2 Odour IS 3025 Qualitative Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable /05:1983,Physical, 3 Turbidity (NTU) IS-3025/10:1984 1.0 2 2 1 5 Nephelometric 4 pH Value IS-3025/11:1983 0.2 7.92 7.37 6.5 to 8.5 No relaxation Electrometric 5 Total Hardness IS-3025/21:2009 4.0 548 348 200 600 as CaCO3 -mg/l EDTA 6 Iron -mg/l IS-3025/53:2003 0.06 <0.06 <0.06 0.3 No relaxation AAS-Flame 7 Chlorides - mg/l IS-3025/32:1988, 2.0 294 24 250 1000 Argentometric APHA, 22nd Edition 8 Residual 0.02 0.02 0.06 0.2 1 Chlorine -mg/l DPD (min.) nd 9 Fluoride- mg/l APHA, 22 Edition 0.02 0.67 0.60 1.0 1.5 SPADNS IS-3025/16:1984 10 TDS -mg/l Gravimetric 25.0 1080 550 500 2000 11 Calcium -mg/l IS-3025/40:1991 1.6 92.8 83.2 75 200 EDTA Magnesium - APHA, 22nd Edition- 12 3 76.78 34.02 30 100 mg/l* Calculation EDTA IS-3025/42:1992 13 Copper -mg/l 0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.05 1.5 AAS-Flame IS-3025/59:2006 14 Manganese - 0.02 <0.02 <0.02 0.1 0.3 mg/l AAS-Flame nd 15 Sulphate -mg/l APHA, 22 Edition 2.0 141 83.2 200 400 Turbidity

nd 16 Nitrates - mg/l APHA, 22 Edition 0.5 27.39 34.02 45 No relaxation UV-Spectrophotometric nd 17 Cadmium - mg/l APHA, 22 Edition 0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 0.003 No relaxation AAS-GTA nd 18 Lead -mg/l APHA, 22 Edition 0.005 <0.005 <0.005 0.01 No relaxation AAS-GTA nd 19 Selenium –mg/l* APHA, 22 Edition 0.005 <0.005 <0.005 0.01 No relaxation AAS-VGA nd 20 Total Arsenic - APHA, 22 Edition 0.005 <0.005 <0.005 0.01 0.05 mg/l* AAS-VGA IS-3025/49:1994 21 Zinc -mg/l 0.01 <0.01 0.044 5 15 AAS-Flame IS 3025 (Part 52) : 2003 22 Total Chromium AAS-Flame 0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.05 No relaxation -mg/l APHA, 22nd 23 Boron -mg/l EditionCarmine 0.2 <0.2 <0.2 0.5 1.0

24 Alkalinity -mg/l IS-3025/23:1986, 4.0 240 184 200 600 Titration IS 3025 (Part 54) : 25 Nickel-mg/l 2003, AAS-Flame 0.02 <0.02 0.047 0.02 No relaxation Method nd 26 Aluminum -mg/l* APHA, 22 Edition 0.03 <0.03 <0.03 0.1 0.2 AAS-GTA

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3.6Ambient Noise Quality Scenario To know the background Ambient Noise level of the Project site and its surrounding Environment, 6 locations (two in core zone and four in buffer zone) were identified for baseline study. The noise level Monitoring Stations are given below in Table below: Table 47 Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Stations Direction & Location Location Name distance w.r.t Description Code Project Site SN1 Core zone I –- SA1 - Rural Area SN2 Core zone II–- SA2 - Rural Area SN3 Pauni Village - SA3 E, 1.9 Km Residential area

SN4 Sakri Village – SA4 NE, 0.9 Km Residential area

SN5 Naweagaon Village – SA5 W, 3.5 Km Residential area SN6 Hirapur Village – SA6 SW, 2.2 Km Residential area

3.6.1 Noise Level Data Noise levels were recorded by using CYGNET Integrated sound level meter (100X) from Six ambient air quality locations during day time and night time at an interval of four hours for one day for two months. Table 48 Seasonal Ambient Noise Level Data during Day Time Period: 09th Nov 2015-31st Jan 2016 Hrs. SN1 SN2 SN3 SN4 SN5 SN6 6.00 - 7.00 45.9 45.5 46.4 45.3 45.3 44.2 7.00 - 8.00 49.2 47.2 48.7 46.8 45.8 46.0 8.00 – 9.00 50.9 46.5 48.1 47.6 47.2 44.8 9.00 – 10.00 51.7 49.3 50.9 49.9 46.4 49.9 10.00 – 11.00 51.3 46.7 52.1 51.1 49.8 48.1 11.00 – 12.00 50.9 47.8 53.7 52.5 50.9 51.2 12.00 – 13.00 51.8 50.0 52.4 51.7 52.1 51.8 13.00 – 14.00 51.0 49.6 53.3 52.3 52.9 48.1 14.00 – 15.00 50.2 50.5 52.0 50.8 51.2 48.4 15.00 – 16.00 47.4 53.3 52.3 50.9 50.0 47.1 16.00 – 17.00 46.7 52.1 52.6 51.6 48.3 49.9 17.00 – 18.00 46.0 52.5 48.3 48.1 48.3 47.2 18.00 – 19.00 45.7 48.0 49.0 48.1 46.4 45.9 19.00 – 20.00 45.0 47.9 49.3 48.3 47.3 45.1 20.00 – 21.00 44.1 47.6 46.0 45.1 44.3 43.9 21.00 – 22.00 42.8 46.0 45.6 44.8 43.6 43.5 Minimum 42.8 45.5 45.6 44.8 43.6 43.5 Maximum 51.8 53.3 53.7 52.5 52.9 51.8 Average 48.2 48.8 50.0 49.1 48.1 47.2 Leq (Day) 49.1 49.4 50.8 49.7 49.0 47.9 Day Time 55 55 55 55 55 55 Standard

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Table 49 Seasonal Ambient Noise Level Data during Night Time Period: 09th Nov 2015 -31st Jan 2016

Hrs. SN1 SN2 SN3 SN4 SN5 SN6 22.00 – 23.00 44.5 44.5 44.7 44.1 43.6 44.0 23.00 – 24.00 44.1 44.2 44.4 43.7 43.9 43.8 24.00 – 01.00 43.8 43.6 43.5 43.3 43.0 43.7 01.00 – 02.00 43.5 43.4 43.0 42.9 42.6 43.5 02.00 – 03.00 43.1 43.3 42.8 42.6 42.1 43.0 03.00 – 04.00 42.8 42.3 42.4 42.1 42.0 42.6 04.00 – 05.00 42.3 42.2 42.0 41.7 41.4 42.3 05.00 – 06.00 41.1 41.0 41.8 41.0 40.8 41.8 Minimum 41.1 41.0 41.8 41.0 40.8 41.8 Maximum 44.5 44.5 44.7 44.1 43.9 44 Average 43.2 43.1 43.1 42.7 42.4 43.1 Leq (Night) 43.3 43.2 43.2 42.8 42.5 43.1 Night Time 45 45 45 45 45 45 Standard

3.6.2 Observation and Summary

Core Zone -Proposed Project Site (SN1): The recorded noise levels were found in the range of 42.8 to 51.8 dB (A) during day time and 41.1 to 44.5 dB (A) during night time. The Leq (Day) and Leq (Night) were observed to be 49.1 dB (A) and 43.3 dB (A) respectively.

Core Zone – Angwali Village (SN2): The recorded noise levels were found in the range of 45.5 to 53.3 dB (A) during day time and 41.0 to 44.5 dB(A) during night time. The Leq (Day) and Leq (Night) were observed to be 49.4 dB (A) and 43.2 dB (A) respectively.

Dhori Basti (SN3): The recorded noise levels were found in the range of 45.6 to 53.7 dB (A) during day time and 41.8 to 44.7 dB(A) during night time. The Leq (Day) and Leq (Night) were observed to be 50.8 dB (A) and 43.2 dB (A) respectively.

Chapardih Village (SN4): The recorded noise levels were found in the range of 44.8 to 52.5 dB (A) during day time and 41.0 to 44.1 dB(A) during night time. The Leq (Day) and Leq (Night) were observed to be 49.7 dB (A) and 42.8 dB (A) respectively.

Sinerbeda Village (SN5): The recorded noise levels were found in the range of 43.6 to 52.9 dB (A) during day time and 40.8 to 43.9 dB(A) during night time. The Leq (Day) and Leq (Night) were observed to be 49.0 dB (A) and 42.5 dB (A) respectively.

Jhujko Village (SN6): The recorded noise levels were found in the range of 43.5 to 51.8 dB (A) during day time and 41.8 to 44.0 dB(A) during night time. The Leq (Day) and Leq (Night) were observed to be 47.9 dB (A) and 43.1 dB (A) respectively.

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3.6 Soil Quality Soil characteristics, erosion aspects, soil fertility etc., have direct bearing on the environment. Knowledge of soil parameters is essential for the planning and implementation of afforestation. Further, major mining activities affect the soil regime of the surrounding areas directly or indirectly. Hence, it becomes important to study the soil characteristics.

3.6.1 Data Presentation & Analysis By keeping the above aspects in view, three locations are selected in the core and buffer zone. Locations are selected in such a way that different type of soils for supporting different species of vegetation are covered. The soil quality monitoring stations are furnished below. Table 50 Location of Soil QualitySamples Loca Sl. Total No. of Name of Sampling Locations Frequency tion No. Samples Code Three Once in a 01. Agricultural Land – Sakri Village (0-30, 30-60 & SS season 1 60-90cm depth) Three Agricultural Land – Hirapur Once in a 02. (0-30, 30-60 & SS Village season 2 60-90cm depth) Three Once in a 03. Core Zone – Project (0-30, 30-60 & SS season 3 60-90cm depth) Total no. of samples 09

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3.6.2 Observation The observed characteristics of soil samples collected from three different locations are presented hereunder: Table 51 Characteristics of Soil-Sakri Village Period: Nov. 2015 – Jan. 2016 Location: Agricultural Land – Sakri Village - SS1 Observed Value Sl. Parameters SS1 No. (0-30cm) (30-60cm) (60-90cm) Soil Texture Sandy Clay Sandy Clay Sandy Clay 1. Loam Loam Loam Grain Size,% a) Sand 64.56 65.24 66.24 2. b) Silt content 14.24 13.16 13.26 c) Clay content 21.20 21.60 20.50 3. Porosity, % 43.4 42.6 44.2 4. Bulk Density, g/cm3 1.38 1.34 1.36 5. pH 6.3 6.6 6.6 Elect. Conductivity, (m-mhos/cm at 6. 20OC) 0.50 0.51 0.53 7. Water holding capacity % 46.0 44.7 46.5 8. Infiltration Rate (cm/hr.) 15.2 14.6 16.3 9. Field Capacity (%) 7.9 8.1 8.4 10. Wilting Co-efficient (%) 0.90 0.89 0.93 11. Available Magnesium, as MgO,mg/kg 37.4 38.6 41.0 12. Organic Carbon % 1.19 1.21 1.25 13. Sodium Adsorption Ratio 7.8 8.2 8.4 Cation Exchange Capacity, Cmol (+) 14. /kg 18.13 16.75 16.88 15. Nitrogen as N, kg/ha 304.1 310.5 314.5 16. Phosphorous as P2O5, kg/ha 29.4 31.4 33.9 17. Potash as K2O, kg/ha 148.0 154.5 156.6

Soil Fertility Quality Standard w.r.t C:N:P:K

Sl. QUALITY STATUS PARAMETERS No. Poor Medium Fertile 1 Organic Carbon % <0.5 0.5 to 0.75 >0.75 2 Nitrogen as N, kg/ha <280 280 to 560 >560 3 Phosphorus as P2O5, kg/ha <23 23 to 57 >57 4 Potash as K2O, kg/ha <133 133 to 337 >337

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Table 52 Characteristics of Soil- Hirapur Village Period: Nov. 2015 – Jan. 2016 Location: Agricultural Land – Hirapur Village - SS2 Observed Value Sl. Parameters SS2 No. (0-30cm) (30-60cm) (60-90cm) 1. Soil Texture Sandy Loam Sandy Loam Sandy Loam Grain Size,% a) Sand 67.14 69.94 68.89 2. b) Silt content 14.74 13.70 13.79 c) Clay content 18.12 16.36 17.32 3. Porosity, % 42.5 41.8 43.4 4. Bulk Density, g/cm3 1.36 1.38 1.34 5. pH 6.2 6.4 6.4 Elect. Conductivity, (m-mhos/cm at 6. 20OC) 0.49 0.50 0.52 7. Water holding capacity % 45.1 43.9 45.6 8. Infiltration Rate (cm/hr.) 14.9 14.2 16.0 9. Field Capacity (%) 7.8 8.0 8.3 10. Wilting Co-efficient (%) 0.89 0.88 0.92 11. Available Magnesium, as MgO,mg/kg 36.64 37.85 40.18 12. Organic Carbon % 1.16 1.18 1.22 13. Sodium Adsorption Ratio 9.6 9.7 9.6 Cation Exchange Capacity, Cmol (+) 14. /kg 17.78 16.43 16.55 15. Nitrogen as N, kg/ha 298.2 304.6 308.4 16. Phosphorous as P2O5, kg/ha 28.6 30.8 33.3 17. Potash as K2O, kg/ha 145.4 151.6 153.6

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Sl. QUALITY STATUS PARAMETERS No. Poor Medium Fertile 1 Organic Carbon % <0.5 0.5 to 0.75 >0.75 2 Nitrogen as N, kg/ha <280 280 to 560 >560

3 Phosphorus as P2O5, kg/ha <23 23 to 57 >57 4 Potash as K2O, kg/ha <133 133 to 337 >337

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Table 53 Characteristics of Soil-Project Site Period: Nov. 2015 – Jan. 2016 Location:Core Zone – Project Site – SS3 Observed Value Sl. Parameters SS3 No. (0-30cm) (30-60cm) (60-90cm) 1. Soil Texture Sandy Loam Sandy Loam Sandy Loam Grain Size,% a) Sand 65.30 65.90 65.12 2. b) Silt content 16.92 16.82 17.78 c) Clay content 17.78 17.28 17.10 3. Porosity, % 40.9 40.2 41.7 4. Bulk Density, g/cm3 1.30 1.32 1.28 5. pH 6.3 6.2 6.4 Elect. Conductivity, (m-mhos/cm at 6. 20OC) 0.47 0.48 0.50 7. Water holding capacity % 43.3 42.1 43.8 8. Infiltration Rate (cm/hr.) 14.3 16.0 15.4 9. Field Capacity (%) 7.4 7.6 7.9 10. Wilting Co-efficient (%) 0.85 0.84 0.87 11. Available Magnesium, as MgO,mg/kg 35.20 36.37 38.60 12. Organic Carbon % 1.12 1.14 1.18 13. Sodium Adsorption Ratio 9.2 9.3 9.2 Cation Exchange Capacity, Cmol (+) 14. /kg 17.08 15.79 15.91 15. Nitrogen as N, kg/ha 266.6 262.6 266.4 16. Phosphorous as P2O5, kg/ha 19.7 18.2 21.9 17. Potash as K2O, kg/ha 130.5 129.6 127.6

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Sl. QUALITY STATUS PARAMETERS No. Poor Medium Fertile 1 Organic Carbon % <0.5 0.5 to 0.75 >0.75 2 Nitrogen as N, kg/ha <280 280 to 560 >560

3 Phosphorus as P2O5, kg/ha <23 23 to 57 >57 4 Potash as K2O, kg/ha <133 133 to 337 >337

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3.6.3 Conclusion

Texture: Soil sample bearing code SS1 collected from different depth (0-30, 30-60 & 60-90) cm represents the sandy clay loam texture pattern with high degree of consistency with sand percentage ranging from 64.56 % to 66.24 %. Textureof the sample code SS2 appears similar as sandy loam. The clay content varied with depth. In case of sample code SS3 the distribution texture appears similar with high % of sand ranging from 65.12 % to 65.90 % has been found. The texture falls in sandy loam quality. Porosity: Porosity of the sample collected from the three different sampling locations presents a normal quality of arable soil which ranges from 40.2 to 44.2 %. Bulk density: The bulk density is an important characteristic of soil which has been found in the range of 1.28 to 1.38 g/cm3. pH: The pH of the soil has been found to vary between 6.2 to 6.6. It is slightly acidic and good for transportation of mineral matters and nutrients from soil to plant. Organic Carbon: Organic carbon is one of the important characteristics of the soil represents for fixation of nitrogen and survival of the various macro and micro organisms. It has been found enough i.e. 0.5 % in all the samples under study. Water Holding Capacity: WHC of soil collected from different locations ranges from 42.1 to 46.5 % shows normal characteristics. SAR: It has been found to vary 7.8 to 9.7 which does not constitute any adverse remarks. N: P: K Ratio: N: P: K Ratio indicates that the soil quality will support vegetation in the study area.

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SOIL TEXTURE DIAGRAM

100% clay ( 2 microns )

10 90

20 80

30 70

Clay 40 60 y Percent slit a l 0 c 5

t 50 n Silty e c Clay 60 r Sandy e 40 P Clay Clay loam Silty Clay loam 70 30 Sandy clay

loam 80 20 Loam

Sandy loam Silt loam 90 10 Loamy Slit Sand sand

3 9 8 70 6 5 40 20 10 100 % 0 0 0 0 0 100% sand Percent Sand Slit

3.7Flora & Fauna The Flora & Fauna study forms a part of the environmental data generation for the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the proposed project. Evaluation of impending development project-related ecological impact is an essential pre-requisite for protection of environment from further degradation. This necessitates determining the baseline status of Flora & Fauna.

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The study has covered the following aspects to appraise the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report:

S. Floral component S. Faunal elements No. No. 1. Agricultural crops 1. Total Listing of Faunal elements 2. Commercial crops 2. Endangered Species / Endemic Species 3. Plantations/Agro-forestry 3. Wildlife Schedules 4. Natural Vegetation/Forest 4. Migratory Species type 5. Grassland Vegetation 5. Migratory corridors or Paths 6. Endangered/ Endemic 6. Breeding & Spawning Grounds species 7. Aquatic flora 7. Aquatic fauna

Identification of vegetation in relation to natural forest flora and crop-+lands was conducted through reconnaissance field surveys and insight observations in core and buffer zone villages. The plant species identification was done based on the morphological characteristics and reproductive materials i.e. flowers, fruits and seeds. Land use pattern in relation to agriculture practices and crop verities were identified through physical verification of farm lands and interaction with local villagers. The faunal elements (animal species) of core and buffer zone were identified by direct sightings or indirect evidences viz. pug marks, skeletal remains, scats and droppings etc. A Binocular was used for the observations. The authenticity of faunal elements occurrence was confirmed by interaction with the local people. Avifauna (bird’s species) identification was done with pictorial descriptions of published literature. Information pertaining to existence of any migratory corridors and paths were obtained with local inhabitants. The status of each faunal element was determined and wildlife schedule category was ascertained as per the IUCN-Red Data Book (RDB) and Indian wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Sampling A stratifies simple random sampling procedure was employed to obtain a sample from study area. The study area was further stratified in different land-use/ecosystems e.g. forest, agriculture land, waste land etc.

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Sampling Size Keeping in mind both random sampling technique and covering all land use patterns for the study following sampling locations were chosen.

The study was carried out at Project Site, Wardha River, Lendi nala, Warora, Sakhri, Pauni, Hirapur, Gauri, Chincholi.

Scale of Study Each major land use pattern has unique characteristics in terms of biodiversity. Each land use type was identified and simple random sampling was performed to nullify the impact of different land use types. Seasonality of the Study The study was conducted during the cropping season (post-monsoon) for most of the kharif crops (soybean, Cotton, Tur, Urid, Moong)

Timing of Study The study was carried out during morning and evening hours, to cover the different activity phases for important species such as time resting, feeding, hunting, daily movements Observations from Sampling The various observations relating to flora and fauna species are discussed in detail below, in separate sections. Equipments Used  Camera – Snap shots taken  Binoculars of focal length of 8x X12x – to spot/identify species  Red Book – Reference book  Ornithological catalogues and pictorial descriptions from various authors - species identification Flora details of the Study area Lists of the important flora of core and buffer zone of the project are given separately. However, a few common varieties like Chilly (Capsicum annum), Tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum), Eggplant (Solanum melongena),Ladyfinger (Abelmoschus esculentus), Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) and Coriander (Coriander sativum) are in cultivation in backyards and farmlands for subsistence income generation. A few agriculture crop

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI lands are present in buffer zone. Paddy/ (Dhan) (Oryza sativa) and Soybean (Glycine max) are the major crop variety. Fruit yielding plants such as Mango (Mangifera indica), Guava (Psidium guajava), Papaya (Carica papaya), Jack fruit (Artrocarpus heterophylla), Black plum, Tamarind and Custard apple are common in village outskirts and adjacent to the farm lands. Terrestrial Flora Terrestrial flora of the region is classified in to natural vegetation of forest origin, agro- ecosystems of agriculture crop varieties, cash crops of commercial importance and agro-forestry plantations raised by the Western Coal Fields Ltd. and Forest Department in the vicinity of the project areas. Agricultural Crops To a greater extent, the crops are cultivated during South west monsoon (July to October) (Karif) and winter months (November to January) (Rabi). The cropping pattern is greatly varied from mixed crops in low lands to mono crop varieties of dry land areas. Commercial Crops Commercial crops like pulses and oil seeds are cultivated in the crop lands areas along with traditional crop varieties during the post-monsoon period of November, December and January for subsistence income generation and livelihood of local communities. Plantations/Agro Forestry Species The agro forestry species are raised at farm lands, in cultivable waste lands of the village outskirts, on the banks of streams and at road side vacant areas. Natural Vegetation / Forest Type The natural vegetation is classified as trees, shrubs and herbaceous communities. The flora of the region succeeded in to three layer stratification of top storey of canopy layer, middle storey and lower story of ground level. Natural vegetation is found to be in a degraded status in the mining areas with grassy slopes and discontinuous dry deciduous thickets of xerophytes. Endangered Flora No endangered plant species in the Core and Buffer zones of Mining project was recorded Endemic Flora No endemic plant species have been recorded in the Core and Buffer zones of the project areas. Aquatic Flora

Aquatic Flora The aquatic flora observed in the village ditches and small ponds.

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Flora of Core Zone List of Agricultural Crops in Core zone Crop variety Family Name Botanical Name Local/Trade Name Vegetables Apiaceae Coriander sativum Dhaniya Malvaceae Abelmoschus esculentus Bhendi Cucurbitaceae Momordica dioica Karela Cucurbiataceae Coccinia indica Kundru Solanaceae Solanum melongena Began/Brinjal Lycopersicon Tomato lycopersicum Capsicum annum Mirchi

List of Cash (Commercial) Crops in Core Zone Crop variety Family Name Botanical Name Local /Trade Name Fruits Myrtaceae Psidium gujava Guava

Musaceae Musa paradisiaca Banana Caricaceae Carica papaya Papaya

List of Agro Forestry Species of Core Zone Family Name Botanical Name Local/Trade Name Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Aam/Mango Caesalpinaceae Tamarindus indica Iimli/Tamarind Tree Delonix regia Gulmohr Cemarubiaceae Ailanthus excelsa Maharukh Euphorniaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla/Indian goose berry Pongamia pinnata Karanj/Beech tree Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Bamboo Meliaceaea Azadirachta indica Neem A.auaculiformis Babool Albizia lebeck Shirish Myrtaceae Syzygium cumini Amrud Eucalyptus globulus Nilgiri Rhamnaceae Zyzyphus jujube Bhor

List of Natural (vegetation) Flora Core Zone Area

(a) Canopy /Upper layer – Tree flora

Family Name Botanical Name Local/Trade Name Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Aam/Mango Semecarpus anacardium Bibba Annonaceae Annona squamosa Sitaphal Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla Caesalpinaceae Bahunia racemosa Apta Cassia fistula Bahawa Delonix regia Gulmohar

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Tamarindus indica Chunch Cemarubiaceae Ailanthus excelsa Maharukh Combretaceae Anogiessus latifolia Dhawda Ebenaceae Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Fabaceae Butea monosperma Palas Dalbergia paniculata Dhobin D. sisso Sisam Erythrina variegate Kasai Pongamia pinnata Karanj Pterocorpus marsupium Bija Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Katang bamboo Lecythidaceae Careya arborea Kunbhi Lytheraceae Lagerstroemia parviflora Lendia/lenda Meliaceae Azadirachta indica Neem Mimosaceae Acacia araculiformis Babul A. catechu Khair A.nilotica Babul Albizzia lebbeck Sirish Cassia siamea Kashid Leucaena leucocephala Subabul Moraceae Ficus bengalensis Vad F.religiosa Pipal Moringaceae Moringa critifolia Aal Myrtaceae Syzygiumcumini Jamun Palmae Borassus flabellifer Sindhi Poaceae Bambusa arundinacea Katang bamboo Rhamnaceae Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Rutaceae Chloroxylon swietenia Behura Sapindaceae Schleichera oleosa Kusumb Sterculiaceae Sterculia urnes Karaj Tiliaceae Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Verbenaceae Tectona grandis Sagwan

(b) Middle layer – Tress & Climbers Family Name Botanical Name Local/ Trade Name Celastraceae Maytenus emarginata Bharati Combretaceae Gilibuli Calycopteris floribunda Combretum ovilifolium Piwarvel Convolvulaceae Argyria nervosa Rakath vel Ipomoea quiomequit Ganesh vel I. eriocarpa Boota I.palmata Ghiabato Euphorbiaceae Ricinus communis Arandi Fabaceae Abrus precartorious Gunj Flocourtiaceae Flacourtia indica Kakai Minispermaceae Cocculus hirsutus Vasan vel

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Periplocaceae Cryptolepis buchanani Dhdhi Rhamnaceae Ventilago denticulate Lokhandi Zizypus juzuba Bhor Z.oenoplia Eroni Tiliaceae Grewia hirsute Gaturli Verbenaceae Lantana camara Raimunia Vitex nigunda Nirgundi

Family Name Botanical Name Local/ Trade Name Acanthaceae Andropogon pumilus Diwartan Barleria prionitis Katekoranti Amaranrhus spinosus Kate chawli Asclepidaceae Hygrophylla sculli Not Applicable Compositae Tridax procumbens Kamarmodi Parthenium hysterophorus Gajar gawat Spilanthus acmella Not Applicable E.nummularis Not Applicable Merremia emarginata Undir khani Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia hirta Dhudhi I.cordifolia Not Applicable Tephrosia hamiltonii Divali Lavendula bipinnata Not Applicable Leucas biflora Not Applicable Malvaceae Hibiscus lobatus Not Applicable Mimosaceae Mimosa pudica Lajavanti Myrtaceae Rotala tenuis Not Applicable Nyctaginaceae Boerhavia diffusa Not Applicable Rananculaceae Cleome viscose Pivili tilwan Rubiaceae Borreria articularis Not Applicable Zygophylaceae Tribulus terrestris Goakru

Grasses and Sedges No prominent grass land ecosystem has been found in the Core zone area. However the grasslands are mixed with natural vegetation of low lands and in cultivated fields. The grasses and sedges of core zone are listed below. List of Grasses and Sedges of Core Zone Family Name Botanical Name Local /Trade Name Cyperaceae Kyllina tenufolia Not Applicable Graminae Aristida hystrix Not Applicable Digitaria ternate Not Applicable Eragrastiella bifaria Not Applicable Chloris barbata Not Applicable Dactylocte aegyptiaca Not Applicable Eragrastis ciliaris Not Applicable Eragrastis ciliaris Not Applicable

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Endangered Flora No endangered plant species in Core zone. Endemic Flora No endemic plant species have been found in Core zone

Aquatic Flor The aquatic flora of the core zone is presented in below table. Aquatic plants of Core zone of Project areas

Crop variety Botanical Name Local/Trade Name Convolvulaceae Ipomoea aquatica Water spinach Ceratophyllaceae Ceratophyllum sp. Not Applicable Hydrochartitaceae Valisnaria spiralis Not Applicable Hydrilla verticillata Not Applicable

Flora of Buffer Zone: List of Agricultural Crops in Buffer Zone

Crop variety Family Name Botanical Name Local/Trade Name Cereals Poaceae Zey mays Makkha/Maize Triticum aestivum Wheat Pulses Fabacea Cajanus cajan Arhar/Tuar Phaseolus mungo Mung Cicer arietinum Channa Phaseolus aconitifolius Math

List of Cash (Commercial) Crops in Buffer Zone

Crop variety Family Name Botanical Name Local /Trade Name Vegetables Amaranthacea Abelmoschus esculentus Bhendi Cucurbiataceae Coccinia indica Kundru Solanaceae Capsicum annum Mirchi Lycopersicon lycopersicum Tomato Solanum melongena Brinjal Pulses Fabacea Cajanus cajan Tuar Phaseolus mungo Mung Dolichos lablab Sem Linaceae Linum usitatissimum Alsi/Linseed Beans Leguminaceae Glycine max Soybean

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List of Agro Forestry Species in Buffer Zone Family Name Botanical Name Local/Trade Name Bombaceae Bombax ceiba Katesawari Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Aam/Mango Caesalpinaceae Tamarindus indica Iimli/Tamarind tree Combretaceae Terminalia arjuna Arjun Euphorniaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla/Indian goose berry Fabaceae Dalbergia sisso Shesam/Rose wood Pongamia pinnata Karanj/Beech tree Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Bamboo Meliaceaea Azadirachta indica Neem Mimosaceae Acacia catechu Khair A.auaculiformis Babool Albizzia lebbeck Shirish Moraceae Artocarpus integrifolius Phanas Myrtaceae Syzygium cumini Amrud Rhamnaceae Zyzyphus jujuba Bhor Verbenaceae Tectona grandis Sagwan

List of Flora (Natural Vegetation) of Buffer Zone

(a) Canopy /Upper layer – Tree flora Family Name Botanical Name Local/Trade Name Anacardiaceae Semecarpus anacardium Bibba Annonaceae Annona squamosa Sitaphal Caesalpinaceae Bahunia racemosa Apta Hardwickia binnata Anjan Parkinsonia aculeate Vedi-babul Tamarindus indica Chunch Cemarubiaceae Ailanthus excelsa Maharukh Combretaceae Anogiessus latifolia Dhawda T. arjuna Arjun/Kahu T. chebula Hirda Ebenaceae Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu Euphorbiaceae Phyllanthus emblica Awla Fabaceae Butea monosperma Palas D. sisso Sisam Erythrina variegate Kasai Pongamia pinnata Karanj Pterocorpus marsupium Bija Graminae Bambusa arundinaceae Katang bamboo Lecythidaceae Careya arborea Kunbhi Lytheraceae Lagerstroemia parviflora Lendia/lenda

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Meliaceae Azadirachta indica Neem Mimosaceae Acacia araculiformis Babul A. catechu Khair A.nilotica Babul Albizzia lebbeck Sirish A.odoratisima Shinchuva A. procera Pandra Leucaena leucocephala Subabul Moraceae Ficus bengalensis Vad F.racemosa Umber F.religiosa Pipal Moringaceae Moringa critifolia Aal Myrtaceae Syzygiumcumini Jamun Eugenia jambolana Jambhul Palmae Borassus flabellifer Sindhi Rhamnaceae Zizyphus mauritiana Ber Rutaceae Chloroxylon swietenia Behura Sapindaceae Schleichera oleosa Kusumb Sterculiaceae Sterculia urnes Karaj Tiliaceae Grewia tilifolia Dhaman Verbenaceae Tectona grandis Sagwan (b) Middle layer – Tress & Climbers Family Name Botanical Name Local/ Trade Name Asclepidaceae Damia extensa Utaranvel Celastraceae Maytenus emarginata Bharati Combretum ovilifolium Piwarvel Convolvulaceae Argyria nervosa Rakath vel Cuscuta reflexa Amar vel Ipomoea quiomequit Ganesh vel I. eriocarpa Boota I.palmata Ghiabato I.absucura Dopateluta Discoreaceae Dioscorea bulbifera Akas vel Euphorbiaceae Kirganelia reticulate Pitundi Securengia virosa Dhani Fabaceae Abrus precartorious Gunj Butea superba Palas vel Flocourtiaceae Flacourtia indica Kakai Minispermaceae Cocculus hirsutus Vasan vel Nyctaginaceae Nyctanthus arbortristis Kharasi Periplocaceae Cryptolepis buchanani Dhdhi Rhamnaceae Ventilago denticulate Lokhandi Zizypus juzuba Bhor Z.oenoplia Eroni Z.glaberrima Ghoti Tiliaceae Grewia hirsute Gaturli Verbenaceae Lantana camara Raimunia Vitex nigunda Nirgundi

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(c) Ground layer – Shrubs & Herbs Family Name Botanical Name Local/ Trade Name Acanthaceae Andropogon pumilus Diwartan Barleria prionitis Katekoranti Amaranthaceae Achyranthus aspera Chirchitta Amaranrhus spinosus Kate chawli Caesalpinaceae Cassia absus Kan kuti Compositae Tridax procumbens Kamarmodi Parthenium hysterophorus Gajar gawat Spilanthus acmella Not Applicable Convolvulaceae Evolvulus alsinoides Not Applicable E.nummularis Not Applicable Merremia emarginata Undir khani Euphorbiaceae Euphorbia hirta Dhudhi E.rosea Not Applicable Fabaceae Alyscicarpus monilifer Not Applicable Indigofera linifolia Not Applicable I.cordifolia Not Applicable Tephrosia hamiltonii Divali Labiateae Hyptis suaveolens Not Applicable Ocimum sanctum Tulsi Ocimum bassilicum Rantulsi Leucas biflora Not Applicable Liliaceae Gloriosa superba Khadyanag Malvaceae Hibiscus lobatus Not Applicable H.ovalifolius Not Applicable Sida acuta Not Applicable Martinaceae Martynia annua Waghnakhi Mimosaceae Mimosa pudica Lajavanti Myrtaceae Rotala tenuis Not Applicable Nyctaginaceae Boerhavia diffusa Not Applicable Oxalidaceae Oxalis corniculata Tipani Rananculaceae Cleome viscose Pivili tilwan Rubiaceae Borreria articularis Not Applicable Solanaceae Datura metal Kala dhotra Physalis minima Not Applicable Zygophylaceae Tribulus terrestris Goakru

Grass Lands The grasslands are mixed with natural vegetation of low lands and in cultivated fields. The grasses and sedges of buffer zone are listed below in table. List of Grasses and Sedges of Buffer Zone Family Name Botanical Name Local /Trade Name Cyperaceae Kyllina tenufolia Not Applicable Scleria annularis Not Applicable Graminae Apluda mutica Phulkia

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Aristida hystrix Not Applicable Chloris barbata Not Applicable Cymbapogon martini Tikhadi Eleusine indica Not Applicable Eragrastiella bifaria Not Applicable Eragrastis ciliaris Not Applicable

Endangered Flora No endangered plant species in buffer zone. Endemic Flora No endemic plant species have been found in buffer zone. Aquatic Flora Aquatic plants of Buffer zone Family Name Botanical Name Local/Trade Name Convolvulaceae Ipomoea aquatica Water spinach Nelumbonaceae Nelumbo nucifera Lotus Gentianaceae Nymphoides indica Floating Leaf

Fauna details of Core zone Terrestrial fauna

Faunal diversity is very negligible in the core zone of the project as the habitat conditions are not being suitable for the distribution of important wildlife fauna. Among the faunal groups avifauna of terrestrial habitat of passerine birds are most conspicuous in scrub forest patches, grass lands to manmade agro-ecosystems of crop lands and plantations. Apart from wildlife category the domesticated species like Goat (Capra aegagrus); Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis); Cow (Bos primigenius); and Dog (Canis lupus familaris) were found in farm lands and villages. The aquatic habitats consist of natural streams; rivulets, ponds; ditches and water logged areas were represented by fin-fish (fishes), shell-fish (Mollusk) and prawns (Crustaceans) of seasonal varieties. The check lists of faunal elements of core and buffer zone have been presented in below tables.

The lists of faunal groups of the Core zone are presented in table below.

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List of Terrestrial Fauna of Core zone (a) Mammals

Zoological Name Common Name IUCN Status in Wild Red life(Protection) Act list status Rousettus leschenaulti Indian Fulvous Fruit- Bat Schedule-V, Section 3 LC Mus booduga Indian Field Mouse Schedule-V, Section, 5 LC Herpestes edwardsi Indian Grey Mongoose Schedule-IV, Section, 6A LC Mus rattus rattus Common House Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6 LC Bandicota bengalensis Bandicoot Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6 LC

(b) Birds

Zoological Name Common Name IUC N Status in Wild Red life(Protection) Act list statu s Milvus migrans Black kite Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Streptopelia chinensis Spotted dove Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Ardeola grayii Indian pond heron Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Alcedo atthis Small blue kingfisher Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Halcyon smyrensis White-breasted kingfisher Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Merops orientalis Small bee-eater Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Acridotheres tristis Common myna Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Sturnus contra Asian pied starling Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Venellus indicus Red-wattled lapwing Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Chardrius dubius Little ringed flover Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Psittakula krameri Rose ringed parakeet Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Pyccnonotus cafer Red-vented bulbul Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Coracias benghalensis Indian roller Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Turdoides caudatus Common babbler Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Centropus sinensis Crow pheasant Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Dicrurrus adsimilis Black Drango Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Carvus splendens House crow Schedule—V, Section,1 LC Passer domesticus House sparrow Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC

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Zoological name Common name Status in IUCN Wildlife (Protection) Act red book status Varanus benghalensis Indian monitor lizard Schedule-II, Part-II LC Enhydris enhydris Smooth water snake Schedule-IV, Section,12 LC Natrix piscator Olive keel back snake Schedule-IV, Section,12 LC

(d) Amphibians

Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life IUCN (Protection) Act red book status Common toad Schedule-IV, section,13 LC Bufo melanostictus Euphlyctis Common frog Schedule-IV, section,13 LC hexadactyla

(e) Butterfly

Zoological name Common name Status in Wild life IUC (Protection) Act N red book statu s Danaus genutia Striped tiger Schedule-IV, Section,18 LC

Antheria mylita Moth Schedule-IV, Section,18 LC

Endangered Species (as per Wildlife (Protection) Act: No Endangered fauna was recorded in Core Zone.

Endemic Species of the Project areas: No endemic species were observed in Core Zone

Migratory species of the Project areas: No migratory fauna was observed in Core Zone

Migratory corridors and Flight paths: No migratory corridors and Flight paths were present in Core Zone.

Breeding and Spawning grounds: No breeding and spawning grounds were earmarked for the wildlife fauna in Core zone.

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Aquatic Fauna: Aquatic fauna belong to Fin-fish (Fishes), Shell- fish (Mollusc) and Crustaceans (Prawns) of non-commercial species. The lists of faunal elements of core and buffer zone have been presented in below tables. List of Aquatic fauna of Core Zone (a) Fishes:

Zoological Common Status in Wild life IUCN Name Name (Protection) Act Red list Status Clarias batrachus Magur Not Applicable DD Mugil cephalous Mullet Not Applicable DD Catla catla Catla Not Applicable DD

(b) Crustaceans Zoological Common Status in Wild life IUCN Name Name (Protection) Act Red list Status Macrobrachium Freshwater Not Applicable DD rosenbergi Prawn

(c) Mollusc Zoological Common Status in Wild life IUCN Name Name (Protection) Act Red list Status Littorina sp. Common snail Not Applicable DD It is observed that, Endangered, Endemic or Migratory species are not present in the Core Zone of the project. Also, migratory corridors, Flight path, Breeding and spawning grounds in Core Zone are not present.

Fauna of Buffer Zone: The buffer zone areas of the project are providing with suitable habitats for the distribution of wildlife fauna like mammals. The bird’s fauna is conspicuous in the buffer zone areas. The fauna of the buffer zone areas are listed below in tables. Terrestrial Fauna List of Terrestrial Fauna of Buffer zone (a) Mammals Zoological Common IUCN Status in Wild life (Protection) Name Name Red list Act status The Common Schedule-II, Part-I,Section,4A LC Presbytis entellus Langur Indian Fulvous Schedule-V, Section 3 LC Rousettus leschenaulti Fruit- Bat Mus booduga Indian Field Mouse Schedule-V, Section, 5 LC Common House Schedule-V, Section, 6 LC Mus rattus rattus Rat

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Zoological Common IUCN Status in Wild life (Protection) Name Name Red list Act status Bandicota bengalensis Bandicoot Rat Schedule-V, Section, 6 LC Indian Grey Schedule-IV, Section, 6A LC Herpestes edwardsi Mongoose Lepus nigricollis Schedule-IV, Section, 3A LC Black napped Hare nigricollis Felis chaus Jungle Cat Schedule-II,Part-II,Section,2C LC Vulpes bengalensis Indian Fox Schedule-II, Part-I,Section,1B LC Canis aureus Jackal Schedule-II,Part-I,Section,2B LC

(b) Birds Zoological Common IUCN Status in Wild life (Protection) Name Name Red list Act status Egretta alba Larger egret Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Bubulcus ibis Cattle egret Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Ardeola grayii Indian pond heron Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Milvus migrans Black kite Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Haliastur Indus Brahminy kite Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Streptopelia chinensis Spotted dove Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Alcedo atthis Small blue Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC kingfisher Halcyon smyrensis White-breasted Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC kingfisher Merops orientalis Small bee-eater Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Dinopium benghalensis Common wood Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC pecker Acridotheres tristis Common myna Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Upupa epops Common hoopoe Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Sturnus contra Asian pied starling Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Dendrocitta vagabond Indian tree pie Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Venellus indicus Red-wattled Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC lapwing Chardrius dubius Little ringed flover Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Psittakula krameri Rose ringed Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC parakeet Pyccnonotus cafer Red-vented bulbul Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Coracias benghalensis Indian roller Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Turdoides caudatus Common babbler Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Centropus sinensis Crow pheasant Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Dicrurrus adsimilis Black Drango Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Carvus macrorhynchos Jungle crow Schedule-IV, Section,1 LC Carvus splendens House crow Schedule—V, Section,1 LC Passer domesticus House sparrow Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC Ploceus philippinus Baya weaver Schedule-IV, Section,11 LC

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(c) Reptiles Zoological Common Status in Wild life IUCN Name Name (Protection) Act Red list status Varanus benghalensis Indian monitor Schedule-II, Part-II LC lizard Enhydris enhydris Smooth water Schedule-IV, Section,12 LC snake Natrix piscator Olive keel back Schedule-IV, Section,12 LC snake Naja naja Indian Cobra Schedule-II, Part-II, Section-11 LC Bungarus caeruelus Krait Schedule-IV, Section,12 LC

(d) Amphibians Zoological Common Status in Wild life (Protection) IUCN Name Name Act Red list status Euphlyctis hexadactyla Common frog Schedule-IV, section,13 LC Bufo melanosstictus Common toad Schedule-IV, section,13 LC

(e) Butterfly Zoological Common Status in Wild life (Protection) IUCN Name Name Act Red list status Danaus genutia Striped tiger Schedule-IV, Section,18 LC Antheria mylita Moth Schedule-IV, Section,18 LC

Endangered Species (as per Wildlife (Protection) Act: No Endangered fauna was recorded in Buffer Zone.

Endemic Species of the Project areas: No endemic species were observed in Buffer Zone

Migratory species of the Project areas: No migratory fauna observed in Buffer Zone

Migratory corridors and Flight paths: No migratory corridors and Flight paths were observed in Buffer Zone.

Breeding and Spawning grounds: No breeding and spawning grounds were earmarked for the wildlife fauna in Buffer zone.

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Aquatic Fauna Aquatic faunal groups are of Fin- fish (Fishes) and Shell- fish (Mollusc) and Crustaceans (Prawns) of non-commercial species.

List of Aquatic Fauna of Buffer Zone

(a) Fishes:

Zoological Name Common Name Status in Wild IUCN Red life(Protection) Act list status Channa punctatus Spotted murrel Not Applicable DD Clarias batrachus Magur Not Applicable DD Mugil cephalous Mullet Not Applicable DD Labeo rohita Rohu Not Applicable DD Labeo gonious Minor carp Not Applicable DD Catla catla Catla Not Applicable DD

(b) Crustaceans

Zoological Name Common Name Status in Wild IUCN Red life(Protection) Act list status Macrobrachium rosenbergi Freshwater Prawn Not Applicable DD Macrobrachiummalcolmsoni Small Prawn Not Applicable DD

Zoological Name Common Name Status in Wild IUCN Red life(Protection) Act list status Planoxis sulcatus Ground snail Not Applicable DD Littorina sp. Common snail Not Applicable DD

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species (also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List), is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species.

According to IUCN Red List, species are classified into the following nine groups:  Extinct in the wild (EW) – Known only to survive in captivity, or as a naturalized population outside its historic range.

 Extinct (EX) – No known individuals remaining.

 Critically endangered (CR) – Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

 Endangered (EN) – High risk of extinction in the wild.

 Vulnerable (VU) – High risk of endangerment in the wild.

 Near threatened (NT) – Likely to become endangered in the near future.

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 Least concern (LC) – Lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

 Data deficient (DD) – Not enough data to make an assessment of its risk of extinction.

 Not evaluated (NE) – Has not yet been evaluated against the criteria. During survey period, it is observed that, there were no endangered, threatened and endemic category flora & fauna as per the IUCN-Red Data Book (RDB), Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and Indian wildlife (protection) Act, 1972. Also, the core and buffer zone of the project does not represent any breeding habitats, spawning grounds, migratory corridors for important wildlife fauna. During survey period no endangered and threatened aquatic fauna have been noticed.

3.8Socio-Economic Scenerio Introduction Socio-economic condition of a locality is both a result of the nature and extent of its development and a resource for its future development. The health, education and economic condition of the population are not only the result of the type and pace of development efforts undertaken there but also indicate the type of development which is required and can be undertaken. A family’s socioeconomic status is based on family income, parental education level, parental occupation and social status in the community. Social development paves the way for economic development. Education is universally acknowledged as one of the key inputs contributing to the process of individual and national development. Shelter is a basic human need to food and clothing. Availability of potable drinking water and proper sanitation are prerequisites for healthy human life. Baseline data on Socio-Economic of Pauni-II Expansion OCwas generetated in post Monsoon season, 2016 and it is incorporated in this EIA & EMP report. Objective of Social Impact Assessment A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) has been carried out for the proposed mining project in the Project Influence Area (PIA) as a part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Any such project usually benefits the local people in various ways, like i) local availability of the products, ii) job opportunity in the project, iii) scope for improving quality of life. However, the project may also have adverse social impacts involving land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) and certain other social implications

Pauni II Expansion OC Description of Environment CMPDI relating to public health, gender issues, child labour, etc. So an attempt to mitigate those negative impacts needs to be taken by the project authority. This social study, therefore, was undertaken in order to better understand the current situation and socioeconomic impact of the proposed project as well. The information collected will serve as baseline data and will also be useful for future environmental monitoring and evaluations. Explicit consideration of social aspects of development has been undertaken with issues such as people’s perception, poverty reduction, and enhancing role of women in development as priorities. Approach and Methodology Firstly, a detailed desk review of validated reports and sources of secondary data related to Census and socioeconomic context of the Project was undertaken, to comprehend the overall existing situation. The secondary data sources were Primary Census Abstract for the year 2011 of the relevant Districts viz Chandrapur; Social Research Papers, District Map, Topography Sheets and Government Websites. Secondly based on the secondary data, villages within the radial coverage of 10 kilometers from the proposed and expansion mine area were identified. Two zones were demarcated- a) Core Zone- enlisted villages up to quarry of mine activity, and b) Buffer Zone- enlisted villages beyond from quarry of mine activity and up to 10 km from the mine site. Sampling In each project the survey has to be conducted in 250 household represented across the spectrum of male and female population, for the following age groups: a) Upto 5 years b) Above 5 years to 18 years c) Above 18 years to 40 years d) Above 40 years The method of zone wise sampling was selected in order to ensure effective representation. All the villages/towns listed in the core zone were taken up for the study and selective villages from the buffer zone. A random sampling was done for selection of respondents. For the purpose of this study a pre-coded questionnaire and a focus group discussion guide were used. The sample size is 250 households across the major locations of the area and all socioeconomic groups.

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Socioeconomic Profile Socioeconomic data have been generated for study area covering 10 km radius from the periphery of the project. The villages falling in core zone i.e. leasehold area and buffer zone i.e. area beyond leasehold but within 10 km radius from periphery of leasehold is included in the study. Number of villages and village wise data as per the latest census records are mentioned. The list has to be authenticated by an expert in the field/university. The report includes the following points: a) Social Profile  Total Population with breakup including, male, female and SC, ST  Literacy level of both male and female separately  House hold size (average)  Occupational health survey b) Economic  Occupational Structure Land Use Pattern- i) Core Zone- Land use details in core zone showing type of land (agricultural- irrigated/un-irrigated, forest, Govt.) ii) Buffer zone - Land use details in buffer zone c) Infrastructure Facilities  Source of water supply  Educational Institutes d) Occurrence of any historical/archaeological sites in the core and buffer zone e) Presence of important surface features, namely national/state highways, railway, major rivers, lake, and different industries with locations on the toposheet plan of GSI. Human environment comprises demography, group composition, socioeconomic status, settlement patterns, infrastructure, land, livelihood, culture, lifestyle, attitudes, value systems and so on. An in-depth critical exploration of these factors in any project area helps in understanding the current situation, assessing the probable impact of any project and in designing mitigation measures. The Project Influence Area The PIA for the concerned mining project comprises around 52 villages (including urban areas) in 10 km radius area around the proposed mining site. Demographical data of the study area are shown in the following table while during the study, team has observed that total population in the study area was 54,930 as per census 2011 with a sex ratio of 912 in 2011. Total literates in the study area were 39,873.

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These villages are listed below with the population as per Census 2011. Table 54 Total Population Profile of the Study Area as per Census 2011 Population SC ST OC Sr. No. Village Name Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female 1. Waroda 962 490 472 70 78 49 65 371 329 2. Sakhari 1717 870 847 84 93 81 77 705 677 3. Pauni 725 391 334 42 40 8 10 341 284 RAJURA (CORE) 3404 1751 1653 196 211 138 152 1417 1290 11.96 8.52 79.52 PERCENTAGE (%) 6.20 51.44 48.56 48.16 51.84 47.59 52.41 52.35 47.65 4. Kurli 193 103 90 90 80 5 5 8 5 5. Marda 1167 573 594 46 29 42 39 485 526 6. Dhidsi 993 521 472 2 2 15 15 504 455 7. Kadholi Bk. 1609 822 787 51 46 33 31 738 710 8. Charli 1088 564 524 8 10 79 72 477 442 9. Nirli 318 164 154 65 53 36 33 63 68 10. Pellora 1201 609 592 65 60 110 106 434 426 11. Kinebodi 168 80 88 0 0 8 7 72 81 12. Babapur 558 303 255 57 49 50 39 196 167 13. Kolgaon 905 471 434 22 27 35 28 414 379 14. Manoli Bk. 524 271 253 18 18 23 20 230 215 15. Gowari 3586 1847 1739 341 324 108 98 1398 1317 16. Chincholi Kh. 1375 725 650 51 29 47 56 627 565 17. Bhadangpur 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18. Hirapur(Chincholi) 277 137 140 7 6 63 62 67 72 19. Nimbala 446 223 223 5 2 49 42 169 179 20. Kalamana 923 482 441 1 0 32 34 449 407 21. Muthara 734 379 355 134 121 82 83 163 151 22. Antargaon Kh. 403 212 191 3 3 43 38 166 150 23. Mathara 689 354 335 17 20 100 80 237 235 24. Goyegaon 950 497 453 66 64 28 24 403 365 25. Chandanwahi 1529 831 698 45 47 85 57 701 594 26. Vihirgaon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27. Hardona Bk. 608 311 297 162 156 111 108 38 33 28. Hardona Kh. 1471 776 695 33 29 112 96 631 570 29. Sasti (CT) 4320 2251 2069 721 687 204 166 1326 1216 30. Dhopatala (CT) 4945 2577 2368 853 801 180 165 1544 1402 Pauni-II Expansion OC 126 Description of Environment CMPDI

Population SC ST OC Sr. No. Village Name Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female RAJURA (BUFFER) 30980 16083 14897 2863 2663 1680 1504 11540 10730 31. Hadasti 854 483 371 3 2 12 7 468 362 BALLARPUR (BUFFER) 854 483 371 3 2 12 7 468 362 32. Marada 1968 1042 926 39 33 32 34 971 859 Shivanichor (Tra from 33. 808 426 382 19 20 34 34 373 328 Ballarpur) CHANDRAPUR (BUFFER) 2776 1468 1308 58 53 66 68 1344 1187 34. Bhoyegaon 1570 803 767 62 58 49 44 692 665 35. Jewara (Bhoygaon) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36. Jaitapur 429 234 195 4 4 22 15 208 176 37. Nandgaon 1371 713 658 97 93 11 13 605 552 38. Ekodi 368 184 184 0 0 25 17 159 167 39. Khairgaon(gadegaon) 508 264 244 5 7 73 64 186 173 40. Kawathala 1726 890 836 49 49 245 205 596 582 41. Navegaon(Koradi) 301 158 143 144 129 7 7 7 7 42. Koradi 199 103 96 0 0 59 63 44 33 43. Talodhi 984 496 488 67 67 83 76 346 345 44. Palgaon 690 349 341 107 113 165 175 77 53 45. Nokari(Palgaon) 999 578 421 72 62 230 207 276 152 46. Bakhardi 1598 812 786 137 122 170 146 505 518 47. Nimani 1228 608 620 54 53 92 106 462 461 48. Dhunki 173 93 80 2 2 83 66 8 12 49. Pipalgaon 1345 698 647 43 40 67 57 588 550 50. Lakhamapur 2420 1252 1168 36 39 171 155 1045 974 51. Karawa 325 168 157 11 6 63 60 94 91 52. Kukadsath 682 327 355 19 22 65 74 243 259 KORPANA (BUFFER) 16916 8730 8186 909 866 1680 1550 6141 5770 CHANDRAPUR DIST. (BUFFER) 51526 26764 24762 3833 3584 3438 3129 19493 18049 TOTAL CORE ZONE 3404 1751 1653 196 211 138 152 1417 1290 TOTAL BUFFER ZONE 51526 26764 24762 3833 3584 3438 3129 19493 18049 14.39 12.75 72.86 PERCENTAGE (%) 93.80 51.94 48.06 51.68 48.32 52.35 47.65 51.92 48.08 TOTAL (STUDY AREA) 54930 28515 26415 4029 3795 3576 3281 20910 19339 14.24 12.48 73.27 PERCENTAGE (%) 100 51.91 48.09 51.50 48.50 52.15 47.85 51.95 48.05

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Table 55 Sex ratio of the study area as per Census 2011 Sr. Sex Ratio Village Name No. Total (0 – 6) SC ST 1. Waroda 963.3 1052.6 1114.3 1326.5 2. Sakhari 973.6 1023.5 1107.1 950.6 3. Pauni 854.2 975.6 952.4 1250.0 RAJURA (CORE) 944.0 1021.9 1076.5 1101.4 4. Kurli 873.8 909.1 888.9 1000.0 5. Marda 1036.6 1173.9 630.4 928.6 6. Dhidsi 906.0 800.0 1000.0 1000.0 7. Kadholi Bk. 957.4 652.2 902.0 939.4 8. Charli 929.1 1019.6 1250.0 911.4 9. Nirli 939.0 692.3 815.4 916.7 10. Pellora 972.1 898.3 923.1 963.6 11. Kinebodi 1100.0 1142.9 0.0 875.0 12. Babapur 841.6 552.6 859.6 780.0 13. Kolgaon 921.4 569.0 1227.3 800.0 14. Manoli Bk. 933.6 767.4 1000.0 869.6 15. Gowari 941.5 845.2 950.1 907.4 16. Chincholi Kh. 896.6 987.7 568.6 1191.5 17. Bhadangpur 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 18. Hirapur(Chincholi) 1021.9 1052.6 857.1 984.1 19. Nimbala 1000.0 600.0 400.0 857.1 20. Kalamana 914.9 1078.9 0.0 1062.5 21. Muthara 936.7 1527.8 903.0 1012.2 22. Antargaon Kh. 900.9 681.8 1000.0 883.7 23. Mathara 946.3 1116.3 1176.5 800.0 24. Goyegaon 911.5 1037.0 969.7 857.1 25. Chandanwahi 840.0 711.3 1044.4 670.6 26. Vihirgaon 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 27. Hardona Bk. 955.0 875.0 963.0 973.0 28. Hardona Kh. 895.6 877.6 878.8 857.1 29. Sasti (CT) 919.1 1056.7 952.8 813.7 30. Dhopatala (CT) 918.9 872.6 939.0 916.7 RAJURA (BUFFER) 926.3 906.0 939.5 910.9 31. Hadasti 768.1 820.5 666.7 583.3 BALLARPUR (BUFFER) 768.1 820.5 666.7 583.3 32. Marada 888.7 810.2 846.2 1062.5 33. Shivanichor (Tra from 896.7 866.7 1052.6 1000.0 Pauni-II Expansion OC 128 Description of Environment CMPDI

Sr. Sex Ratio Village Name No. Total (0 – 6) SC ST Ballarpur) CHANDRAPUR(BUFFER) 891.0 824.2 913.8 1030.3 34. Bhoyegaon 955.2 741.9 935.5 898.0 35. Jewara (Bhoygaon) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 36. Jaitapur 833.3 448.3 1000.0 681.8 37. Nandgaon 922.9 835.4 958.8 1181.8 38. Ekodi 1000.0 1210.5 0.0 680.0 39. Khairgaon(gadegaon) 924.2 1381.0 1400.0 876.7 40. Kawathala 939.3 946.9 1000.0 836.7 41. Navegaon(Koradi) 905.1 750.0 895.8 1000.0 42. Koradi 932.0 818.2 0.0 1067.8 43. Talodhi 983.9 1107.1 1000.0 915.7 44. Palgaon 977.1 1230.8 1056.1 1060.6 45. Nokari(Palgaon) 728.4 666.7 861.1 900.0 46. Bakhardi 968.0 857.1 890.5 858.8 47. Nimani 1019.7 1339.0 981.5 1152.2 48. Dhunki 860.2 500.0 1000.0 795.2 49. Pipalgaon 926.9 917.8 930.2 850.7 50. Lakhamapur 932.9 876.9 1083.3 906.4 51. Karawa 934.5 1076.9 545.5 952.4 52. Kukadsath 1085.6 1388.9 1157.9 1138.5 KORPANA (BUFFER) 937.7 933.7 952.7 922.6 CHANDRAPUR DIST. 880.8 871.1 868.2 861.8 (BUFFER) TOTAL CORE ZONE 944.0 1021.9 1076.5 1101.4 TOTAL BUFFER ZONE 880.8 871.1 868.2 861.8 TOTAL (STUDY AREA) 912.4 946.5 972.3 981.6

These villages are listed below with the Household size as per Census 2011. Table 56 Household size of the Study Area as per Census 2011 Sr. Sub - Total HH. Zone District Village Name HH No. District Population Size 1. Core Rajura Waroda 962 217 4.4 2. Chandrapur Sakhari 1717 384 4.4 3. Pauni 725 168 4.3

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Sr. Sub - Total HH. Zone District Village Name HH No. District Population Size RAJURA (TOTAL CORE) 3404 769 4.4 4. Buffer Kurli 193 46 4.1 5. Marda 1167 268 4.3 6. Dhidsi 993 247 4.0 7. Kadholi Bk. 1609 371 4.3 8. Charli 1088 251 4.3 9. Nirli 318 72 4.4 10. Pellora 1201 294 4.0 11. Kinebodi 168 37 4.5 12. Babapur 558 140 4.0 13. Kolgaon 905 204 4.4 14. Manoli Bk. 524 118 4.4 15. Gowari 3586 872 4.1 16. Chincholi Kh. 1375 291 4.7 17. Rajura Bhadangpur 0 0 0 18. Hirapur(Chincholi) 277 69 4.0 19. Nimbala 446 107 4.2 20. Kalamana 923 215 4.3 21. Muthara 734 173 4.2 22. Antargaon Kh. 403 93 4.3 23. Mathara 689 163 4.2 24. Goyegaon 950 217 4.4 25. Chandanwahi 1529 337 4.5 26. Vihirgaon 0 0 0 27. Hardona Bk. 608 159 3.8 28. Hardona Kh. 1471 385 3.8 29. Sasti (CT) 4320 1058 4.1 30. Dhopatala (CT) 4945 1153 4.3 RAJURA (BUFFER) 30980 7340 4.2 Ballarpur Hadasti 854 190 31. 4.4 32. BALLARPUR (BUFFER) 854 190 4.4 33. Marada 1968 468 4.2 Shivanichor (Tra from 34. 808 188 4.2 Chandrapur Ballarpur) CHANDRAPUR (BUFFER) 2776 656 4.2 35. Korpana Bhoyegaon 1570 387 4.1 Pauni-II Expansion OC 130 Description of Environment CMPDI

Sr. Sub - Total HH. Zone District Village Name HH No. District Population Size 36. Jewara (Bhoygaon) 0 0 0 37. Jaitapur 429 97 4.4 38. Nandgaon 1371 336 4.1 39. Ekodi 368 84 4.4 40. Khairgaon(gadegaon) 508 128 4.0 41. Kawathala 1726 404 4.3 42. Navegaon(Koradi) 301 82 3.7 43. Koradi 199 48 4.1 44. Talodhi 984 235 4.2 45. Palgaon 690 168 4.1 46. Nokari(Palgaon) 999 285 3.5 47. Bakhardi 1598 383 4.2 48. Nimani 1228 314 3.9 49. Dhunki 173 43 4.0 50. Pipalgaon 1345 305 4.4 51. Lakhamapur 2420 560 4.3 52. Karawa 325 75 4.3 53. Kukadsath 682 166 4.1 KORPANA (BUFFER) 16916 4100 4.1 CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT TOTAL (BUFFER) 51526 12286 4.1 TOTAL (CORE ZONE) 3404 769 4.4 TOTAL (BUFFER ZONE) 51526 12286 4.1 TOTAL (STUDY AREA) 54930 13055 4.2

These villages are listed below with the literate population as per Census 2011. Table 57 Literate population of the Study Area as per Census 2011 Sr. Total Literates Illiterates Village Name No. Population Male Female Male Female 1. Waroda 962 367 273 123 199 2. Sakhari 1717 664 545 206 302 3. Pauni 725 301 204 90 130 RAJURA (CORE) 3404 1332 1022 419 631 69.15 30.85 PERCENTAGE (%) 6.20 56.58 43.42 39.90 60.10 4. Kurli 193 83 60 20 30

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Sr. Village Name Total Literates Illiterates No.5. Marda Population 1167 452 376 121 218 6. Dhidsi 993 382 299 139 173 7. Kadholi Bk. 1609 592 538 230 249 8. Charli 1088 408 320 156 204 9. Nirli 318 113 96 51 58 10. Pellora 1201 471 382 138 210 11. Kinebodi 168 64 55 16 33 12. Babapur 558 239 197 64 58 13. Kolgaon 905 340 276 131 158 14. Manoli Bk. 524 204 159 67 94 15. Gowari 3586 1524 1245 323 494 16. Chincholi Kh. 1375 572 450 153 200 17. Bhadangpur 0 0 0 0 0 18. Hirapur(Chincholi) 277 94 81 43 59 19. Nimbala 446 155 138 68 85 20. Kalamana 923 384 280 98 161 21. Muthara 734 310 223 69 132 22. Antargaon Kh. 403 168 128 44 63 23. Mathara 689 266 203 88 132 24. Goyegaon 950 352 279 145 174 25. Chandanwahi 1529 596 436 235 262 26. Vihirgaon 0 0 0 0 0 27. Hardona Bk. 608 227 171 84 126 28. Hardona Kh. 1471 601 460 175 235 29. Sasti (CT) 4320 1780 1324 471 745 30. Dhopatala (CT) 4945 2305 1935 272 433 RAJURA (BUFFER) 30980 12682 10111 3401 4786 31. Hadasti 854 288 201 195 170 BALLARPUR (BUFFER) 854 288 201 195 170 32. Marada 1968 728 549 314 377 Shivanichor (Tra from 33. 808 325 246 101 136 Ballarpur) CHANDRAPUR (BUFFER) 2776 1053 795 415 513 34. Bhoyegaon 1570 629 533 174 234 35. Jewara (Bhoygaon) 0 0 0 0 0 36. Jaitapur 429 183 138 51 57 37. Nandgaon 1371 575 439 138 219

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Sr. Village Name Total Literates Illiterates No.38. Ekodi 368Population 147 121 37 63 39. Khairgaon(gadegaon) 508 206 148 58 96 40. Kawathala 1726 626 515 264 321 41. Navegaon(Koradi) 301 137 109 21 34 42. Koradi 199 77 55 26 41 43. Talodhi 984 411 327 85 161 44. Palgaon 690 265 227 84 114 45. Nokari(Palgaon) 999 495 290 83 131 46. Bakhardi 1598 639 547 173 239 47. Nimani 1228 496 407 112 213 48. Dhunki 173 75 60 18 20 49. Pipalgaon 1345 577 464 121 183 50. Lakhamapur 2420 1014 793 238 375 51. Karawa 325 127 85 41 72 52. Kukadsath 682 247 205 80 150 KORPANA (BUFFER) 16916 6926 5463 1804 2723 CHANDRAPUR DISTIRCT 51526 20949 16570 5815 8192 (BUFFER) TOTAL CORE ZONE 3404 1332 1022 419 631 TOTAL BUFFER ZONE 51526 20949 16570 5815 8192 72.82 27.18 PERCENTAGE (%) 93.80 55.84 44.16 41.51 58.49 TOTAL (STUDY AREA) 54930 22281 17592 6234 8823 72.59 27.41 PERCENTAGE (%) 100 55.88 44.12 41.40 58.60

Table 58 Analysis and presentation of Literacy data Total Literate Literate Illiterate. Illiterate Zone Population Male Female Male Female Core Zone 6.2% 2.4% 1.9% 0.8% 1.1% Buffer Zone 93.8% 38.1% 30.2% 10.6% 14.9% Total Zone 100.0% 40.6% 32.0% 11.3% 16.1%

Presentation of Literacy data

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The above figure shows that total population of core zone and buffer zone 6.2% and 93.8% respectively, while core zone and buffer zone are presented in two circles. In this circles literate male – female and illiterate male – female are shown with percentage in different colours. These villages are listed below with the working population (main worker) as per Census 2011. Table 59 Working population (main worker) of the study area as per Census 2011 MAIN WORKERS Sr. MAIN CL MAIN AL MAIN HH MAIN OT Village Name No. Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female 1. Waroda 244 215 29 112 2 72 16 4 1 27 10 2. Sakhari 610 425 185 317 129 72 46 9 1 27 9 3. Pauni 251 172 79 57 15 17 57 9 1 89 6 RAJURA (CORE) 1105 812 293 486 146 161 119 22 3 143 25 57.19 25.34 2.26 15.20 PERCENTAGE (%) 4.80 73.48 26.52 76.90 23.10 57.50 42.50 88.0 12.0 85.12 14.88 4. Kurli 55 53 2 29 1 24 1 0 0 0 0 5. Marda 399 311 88 159 20 139 67 0 0 13 1 6. Dhidsi 541 280 261 220 200 48 54 8 2 4 5 Pauni-II Expansion OC 134 Description of Environment CMPDI

MAIN WORKERS Sr. MAIN CL MAIN AL MAIN HH MAIN OT Village Name No. Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female 7. Kadholi Bk. 591 441 150 214 33 112 95 6 0 109 22 8. Charli 452 332 120 182 60 131 57 2 0 17 3 9. Nirli 172 88 84 46 42 38 40 0 0 4 2 10. Pellora 701 374 327 255 221 98 98 3 0 18 8 11. Kinebodi 88 45 43 32 31 7 10 0 0 6 2 12. Babapur 340 179 161 89 97 42 49 4 3 44 12 13. Kolgaon 422 269 153 109 47 89 95 10 1 61 10 14. Manoli Bk. 134 118 16 42 4 28 10 0 0 48 2 15. Gowari 1388 958 430 166 149 228 227 18 11 546 43 16. Chincholi Kh. 793 433 360 258 176 115 158 13 6 47 20 17. Bhadangpur 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18. Hirapur(Chincholi) 162 78 84 44 45 32 38 1 0 1 1 19. Nimbala 257 132 125 88 86 39 37 3 1 2 1 20. Kalamana 532 284 248 165 149 94 92 1 0 24 7 21. Muthara 377 225 152 86 15 100 134 0 0 39 3 22. Antargaon Kh. 241 134 107 72 71 31 32 7 1 24 3 23. Mathara 222 189 33 75 9 106 23 1 0 7 1 24. Goyegaon 428 303 125 160 5 84 113 3 0 56 7 25. Chandanwahi 630 374 256 210 158 104 90 6 0 54 8 26. Vihirgaon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27. Hardona Bk. 311 179 132 50 4 70 121 1 1 58 6 28. Hardona Kh. 624 457 167 120 64 118 93 3 0 216 10 29. Sasti (CT) 1503 1185 318 96 52 121 110 16 13 952 143 30. Dhopatala (CT) 1361 1150 211 6 4 8 5 13 1 1123 201 RAJURA (BUFFER) 12724 8571 4153 2973 1743 2006 1849 119 40 3473 521 31. Hadasti 590 362 228 108 105 68 63 4 3 182 57 BALLARPUR (BUFFER) 590 362 228 108 105 68 63 4 3 182 57 32. Marada 1200 675 525 359 301 229 209 3 0 84 15 Shivanichor (Tra from 33. Ballarpur) 398 258 140 133 66 75 68 0 0 50 6 CHANDRAPUR (BUFFER) 1598 933 665 492 367 304 277 3 0 134 21 34. Bhoyegaon 823 444 379 230 192 185 178 4 3 25 6 35. Jewara (Bhoygaon) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36. Jaitapur 249 131 118 93 88 25 28 0 0 13 2 37. Nandgaon 754 401 353 201 163 133 179 4 0 63 11 38. Ekodi 214 118 96 100 88 9 6 0 1 9 1 Pauni-II Expansion OC 135 Description of Environment CMPDI

MAIN WORKERS Sr. MAIN CL MAIN AL MAIN HH MAIN OT Village Name No. Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female 39. Khairgaon(gadegaon) 170 141 29 79 2 32 23 0 0 30 4 40. Kawathala 524 427 97 278 44 92 48 4 0 53 5 41. Navegaon(Koradi) 177 91 86 44 32 38 50 2 1 7 3 42. Koradi 124 66 58 18 14 48 43 0 1 0 0 43. Talodhi 176 150 26 77 16 39 5 1 0 33 5 44. Palgaon 126 94 32 10 0 46 23 7 4 31 5 45. Nokari(Palgaon) 415 333 82 44 22 64 46 1 0 224 14 46. Bakhardi 567 466 101 181 10 225 80 18 4 42 7 47. Nimani 541 349 192 146 70 150 116 5 0 48 6 48. Dhunki 107 58 49 29 27 27 22 0 0 2 0 49. Pipalgaon 433 347 86 150 34 120 28 2 0 75 24 50. Lakhamapur 1215 719 496 338 192 273 281 2 1 106 22 51. Karawa 170 83 87 33 32 47 55 0 0 3 0 52. Kukadsath 199 168 31 87 2 45 24 1 0 35 5 KORPANA (BUFFER) 6984 4586 2398 2138 1028 1598 1235 51 15 799 120 CHANDRAPUR DISTIRCT 21896 14452 7444 5711 3243 3976 3424 177 58 4588 719 (BUFFER) TOTAL CORE ZONE 1105 812 293 486 146 161 119 22 3 143 25 TOTAL BUFFER ZONE 21896 14452 7444 5711 3243 3976 3424 177 58 4588 719 40.89 33.80 1.07 24.24 PERCENTAGE (%) 95.20 66.0 34.0 63.78 36.22 53.73 46.27 75.32 24.68 86.45 13.55 TOTAL (STUDY AREA) 23001 15264 7737 6197 3389 4137 3543 199 61 4731 744 41.68 33.39 1.13 23.80 PERCENTAGE (%) 100 66.36 33.64 64.65 35.35 53.87 46.13 76.54 23.46 86.41 13.59

Table 60 Analysis and presentation of main workers’ profile of the area Main Main Main Main Main Main Main Main CL Main CL Main Main HH Zone Worker Worker Worker AL HH OT OT Male Female AL Male Male Total Male Female Female Female Male Female Core 4.8% 3.5% 1.3% 2.1% 0.6% 0.7% 0.5% 0.1% 0.0% 0.6% 0.1% Zone Buffer 95.2% 62.8% 32.4% 24.8% 14.1% 17.3% 14.9% 0.8% 0.3% 19.9% 3.1% Zone Total 100.0% 66.4% 33.6% 26.9% 14.7% 18.0% 15.4% 0.9% 0.3% 20.6% 3.2% Zone

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These villages are listed below with the working population (marginal worker) as per Census 2011. Table 61 Working population (marginal worker) of the study area as per Census 2011 Marginal Workers Sr. MARG. CL MARG. AL MARG. HH MARG. OT Village Name No. Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female 1. Waroda 259 75 184 10 11 26 136 0 2 39 35 2. Sakhari 275 81 194 1 6 64 181 0 4 16 3 3. Pauni 118 40 78 10 18 14 32 5 15 11 13 RAJURA (CORE) 652 196 456 21 35 104 349 5 21 66 51 8.59 69.48 3.99 17.94 PERCENTAGE (%) 12.32 30.06 69.94 37.50 62.50 22.96 77.04 19.23 80.77 56.41 43.59 4. Kurli 50 1 49 0 26 1 23 0 0 0 0 5. Marda 264 27 237 12 134 11 97 0 0 4 6 6. Dhidsi 83 45 38 4 0 35 38 2 0 4 0 7. Kadholi Bk. 294 40 254 9 31 25 215 0 0 6 8 8. Charli 178 21 157 10 92 11 65 0 0 0 0 9. Nirli 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10. Pellora 11 3 8 1 0 2 7 0 0 0 1 11. Kinebodi 11 6 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 4 12. Babapur 6 2 4 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 13. Kolgaon 125 36 89 11 37 15 31 0 0 10 21 14. Manoli Bk. 51 37 14 2 4 6 9 1 0 28 1 15. Gowari 159 46 113 7 25 18 76 2 3 19 9 16. Chincholi Kh. 57 28 29 5 0 9 16 3 1 11 12 17. Bhadangpur 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18. Hirapur(Chincholi) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19. Nimbala 19 4 15 2 6 1 9 0 0 1 0 20. Kalamana 38 17 21 0 1 16 19 1 1 0 0 21. Muthara 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22. Antargaon Kh. 28 6 22 6 13 0 8 0 1 0 0 23. Mathara 202 33 169 1 58 28 105 1 0 3 6 24. Goyegaon 16 6 10 3 3 2 6 1 1 0 0 25. Chandanwahi 139 69 70 7 5 41 58 0 0 21 7 26. Vihirgaon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27. Hardona Bk. 55 26 29 0 1 14 27 0 0 12 1 28. Hardona Kh. 33 9 24 0 6 4 18 0 0 5 0 29. Sasti (CT) 217 81 136 3 11 17 98 2 4 59 23 30. Dhopatala (CT) 226 140 86 5 18 6 12 1 0 128 56 Pauni-II Expansion OC 137 Description of Environment CMPDI

Sr. Marginal Workers Village Name MARG. CL MARG. AL MARG. HH MARG. OT No. Total Male Female RAJURA (BUFFER) 2262 683 1579 88 471 264 942 14 11 317 155 31. Hadasti 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 BALLARPUR (BUFFER) 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 32. Marada 10 6 4 5 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 Shivanichor (Tra from 33. 87 7 80 3 46 1 28 0 0 3 6 Ballarpur) CHANDRAPUR (BUFFER) 97 13 84 8 48 2 30 0 0 3 6 34. Bhoyegaon 67 29 38 6 6 16 26 0 0 7 6 35. Jewara (Bhoygaon) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36. Jaitapur 9 4 5 1 0 3 5 0 0 0 0 37. Nandgaon 16 5 11 1 3 2 5 1 3 1 0 38. Ekodi 46 24 22 0 1 3 2 0 0 21 19 39. Khairgaon(gadegaon) 4 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 40. Kawathala 476 104 372 8 17 84 351 2 1 10 3 41. Navegaon(Koradi) 6 2 4 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 42. Koradi 4 2 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 43. Talodhi 282 131 151 17 37 83 110 0 0 31 4 44. Palgaon 296 125 171 54 16 54 145 3 4 14 6 45. Nokari(Palgaon) 73 55 18 1 1 2 5 1 1 51 11 46. Bakhardi 276 30 246 7 98 17 138 2 6 4 4 47. Nimani 142 32 110 0 1 29 106 0 0 3 3 48. Dhunki 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49. Pipalgaon 248 97 151 15 30 46 97 0 0 36 24 50. Lakhamapur 157 27 130 18 65 6 61 0 0 3 4 51. Karawa 6 4 2 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 52. Kukadsath 171 25 146 7 0 12 146 0 0 6 0 KORPANA (BUFFER) 2279 699 1580 137 275 363 1205 9 15 190 85 CHANDRAPUR DISTIRCT 4639 1395 3244 233 794 629 2178 23 26 510 246 (BUFFER) TOTAL CORE ZONE 652 196 456 21 35 104 349 5 21 66 51 TOTAL BUFFER ZONE 4639 1395 3244 233 794 629 2178 23 26 510 246 22.14 60.51 1.06 16.30 PERCENTAGE (%) 87.68 30.07 69.93 22.69 77.31 22.41 77.59 46.94 53.06 67.46 32.54 TOTAL (STUDY AREA) 5291 1591 3700 254 829 733 2527 28 47 576 297 20.47 61.61 1.42 16.50 PERCENTAGE (%) 100 30.07 69.93 23.45 76.55 22.48 77.52 37.33 62.67 56.98 34.02 Pauni-II Expansion OC 138 Description of Environment CMPDI

Table 62 Analysis and presentation of marginal workers’ profile of the area Marginal Marginal Marginal Marginal Marginal Marginal Marginal Marginal Marginal Marginal Marginal Zone Worker Worker Worker CL AL HH OT CL Male AL Male HH Male OT Male Total Male Female Female Female Female Female Core 12.3% 3.7% 8.6% 0.4% 0.7% 2.0% 6.6% 0.1% 0.4% 1.2% 1.0% zone Buffer 87.7% 26.4% 61.3% 4.4% 15.0% 11.9% 41.2% 0.4% 0.5% 9.6% 4.6% zone Total 100.0% 30.1% 69.9% 4.8% 15.7% 13.9% 47.8% 0.5% 0.9% 10.9% 5.6% zone

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These villages are listed below with the land use pattern as per Census 2011. Table 63 Land use pattern of the study area as per Census 2011 Total Cultivated Area Sr. Sub – Forest N. A. for Waste Zone District Village Name Area Un- No. District Land Irrigation Land Irrigated (he) irrigated 1. Rajura Waroda 689.4 0 10.4 45 67 429 2. Sakhari 1723 12.1 96 5 140 1398 3. Core Pauni 538.4 0 10.4 224 44.8 92.2 RAJURA (TOTAL CORE) 2950.8 12.1 116.8 274 251.8 1919.2

PERCENTAGE (%) 9.88 0.41 3.96 9.29 8.53 65.04 4. Kurli 412 0 53 0 33 301 5. Marda 771 0 88 0 39 609 6. Dhidsi 273 0 42 0 25 189 7. Kadholi Bk. 762.2 0 56.2 4 158 533 8. Charli 1040 0 79 0 30 770 9. Nirli 630 0 40 0 35 507 10. Pellora 714.5 0 15.5 42 69 437 11. Kinebodi 275.4 0 2.4 15 18 136 12. Babapur 371.1 0 14.4 3 56 240.4 13. Kolgaon 688.4 0 10 0.5 150 401.3 14. Manoli Bk. 272.5 0 2.7 3.3 45 201.8 Chandrapur 15. Gowari 1713 0 588 100 175 716 16. Rajura Chincholi Kh. 1117.2 0 14.7 10.6 199 848 17. Buffer Bhadangpur 568 0 373.2 1.3 17 168.5 18. Hirapur(Chincholi) 331.7 69.3 13 8 81.3 113.7 19. Nimbala 217.3 0 13.8 4.5 27 151 20. Kalamana 769.8 0 4 15.8 74 615 21. Muthara 642 0 35 5 55 538 22. Antargaon Kh. 409.7 0 3 11.7 69 266 23. Mathara 559 0 15 3 51 318 24. Goyegaon 489 0 38 7 97 300 25. Chandanwahi 352.9 0 1 2 61 247 26. Vihirgaon 79.7 0 0 3.7 13 56 27. Hardona Bk. 432 0 4 19 78 307 28. Hardona Kh. 105.7 0 0 1 31 62 RAJURA (BUFFER) 13997.1 69.3 1505.9 260.4 1686.3 9031.7 29. Ballarpur Hadasti 377 0 2.9 55.3 86 203

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Total Cultivated Area Sr. Sub – Forest N. A. for Waste Zone District Village Name Area Un- No. District Land Irrigation Land Irrigated (he) irrigated BALLARPUR (BUFFER) 377 0 2.9 55.3 86 203 30. Marada 1132.3 0 37.4 0 38 884.1 Chandrapur Shivanichor (Tra from 31. 571 0 65.8 0 36 465 Ballarpur) 32. CHANDRAPUR (BUFFER) 1703.3 0 103.2 0 74 1349.1 33. Bhoyegaon 630.4 0 45.4 10 24 536.7 34. Jewara (Bhoygaon) 334.8 0 29.2 7 8 247.6 35. Jaitapur 483.1 0 7.7 4.4 16 331.3 36. Nandgaon 838 0 11.7 13.3 63 627.7 37. Ekodi 588.4 0 8.8 6.7 37 457.6 38. Khairgaon(gadegaon) 428.2 0 87 0 8 298.4 39. Kawathala 642.7 0 48.7 4.6 21 494 40. Navegaon(Koradi) 209 0 2.5 0 8 164 41. Koradi 250.2 0 0 5.4 8 198 42. Korpana Talodhi 853.9 0 104.2 15.4 176 469 43. Palgaon 697 0 0.3 7.5 19 258 44. Nokari(Palgaon) 557.4 183.8 188.8 19.5 9 119 45. Bakhardi 1003.6 0 119.5 0 59 763 46. Nimani 662.8 0 0.4 0 56 532 47. Dhunki 146.1 0 0 0 16 104 48. Pipalgaon 937.4 0 54 0 68 808 49. Lakhamapur 543.6 151.3 0 0 59 322 50. Karawa 674.3 37.5 0 5 44 536 51. Kukadsath 349.6 0 4.1 4.6 51 290 KORPANA (BUFFER) 10830.5 372.6 712.3 103.4 750 7556.3

CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT (BUFFER) 26907.9 441.9 2324.3 419.1 2596.3 18140.1 TOTAL (CORE ZONE) 2950.8 12.1 116.8 274 251.8 1919.2 TOTAL (BUFFER ZONE) 26907.9 441.9 2324.3 419.1 2596.3 18140.1 PERCENTAGE (%) 90.12 1.64 8.64 1.56 9.65 67.42 TOTAL (STUDY AREA) 29858.7 454 2441.1 693.1 2848.1 20059.3 PERCENTAGE (%) 100 1.52 8.18 2.32 9.54 67.18

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Table 64 Analysis and presentation of land use pattern of the area Total Forest N. A. for Waste Un- Other ZONE Irrigated Area Land Irrigation Land irrigated Land CORE ZONE 9.9% 0.0% 0.4% 0.9% 0.8% 6.4% 1.3% BUFFER ZONE 90.1% 1.5% 7.8% 1.4% 8.7% 60.8% 10.0% TOTAL ZONE 100.0% 1.5% 8.2% 2.3% 9.5% 67.2% 11.3%

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Socioeconomic Study Generally speaking, any mine usually benefits the local people in various ways, like i) availability of the product, ii) job opportunities, iii) scope for improving quality of life. However, this may also have some undesirable impacts involving land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R) and certain other social implications relating to gender issues, child labour etc and impact on health as well. So an attempt to mitigate those negative impacts needs to be taken by the mine authority. Therefore this socioeconomic study was undertaken in order to better understand the current situation and socioeconomic impact of the proposed Project/expansion as well. The information gathered will be useful for future planning.

Socioeconomic Survey A socioeconomic baseline survey was conducted in the project area. The coordinator was oriented by the consultant and he ultimately coordinated the survey. The findings of the socioeconomic survey and various consultations at community level are presented below:

Demography The locations are mainly (82 percent) rural in nature, the rest is semi-urban. These are from low (33 percent) and medium density (66 percent) locations. About 96 percent of the families are residing in the locality for generations. Of all 62 percent of the households live in nuclear families, the rest is from joint family. Average household size is 3.8. Majority (more than 99 percent) are Hindus, and about 1 (percent) are Muslims and Buddhists. Of the Hindus about 71 percent are Other Backward Castes (OBCs), 18 percent are scheduled castes, 10 percent are scheduled tribes and the rest are from general caste. About 95 percent of the households have their own houses. The age-sex distribution of the sampled population has been presented in the following table below. There are about 4 percent population in the age group upto 5 years, 17 percent are in 6-18 years age group, about 45 percent are in 19-40 years group and the rest are in 41+ age group. In each group more than 50 percent of the people are male, except 0-5 agegroup where 66 percent are females. On the total about 53.5 percent are male and 46.5 percent are female, sex ratio is 870.

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Age-Sex Distribution of People in PIA Age Group (in years) Sex 0-5 6- 19- 41+ Total 18 40 Male 13 93 224 176 506 % 34.2 56.7 53.3 54.3 53.5 Female 25 71 196 148 440 % 65.8 43.3 46.7 45.7 46.5 Total 38 164 420 324 946 % 4.0 17.3 44.4 34.2 100

It was found that of the male population about 8 percent are without any formal education; and of all female 10 percent are in the same education category. The following Table-10 presents the status of literacy in the PIA. Table 65 Literacy of the people in PIA Higher Sex Primary Middle Secondary Graduation PG B.ed Prof Total Secondary Male 63 92 104 133 33 4 3 1 433 % 60.6 50.3 50.0 62.1 70.2 80.0 60.0 100 56.5 Female 41 91 104 81 14 1 2 0 334 % 39.4 49.7 50.0 37.9 29.8 20.0 40.0 00.0 43.5 Total 104 183 208 214 47 5 5 1 767 % 13.6 23.9 27.1 27.9 6.1 0.7 0.7 0.1 100

There are a sizeable number of people in their youth but literacy is not very high, earning opportunity is prime concern of people in the locations. Table below shows the distribution of population by household composition and possession. A large number (58 percent) have their semi-pucca houses, 26 percent have pucca houses; all stay in individual houses.

Table 66 Distribution of Population by Household Composition Characteristics Percentage House Ownership Own 94.9% Rented 5.1% House Type Kutcha 15.7% Semi-pucca 57.8% Pucca 26.5% Nature of Housing Individual 100.0%

The pattern of non-economic indicators of socioeconomic status is various household possessions; these are also assessed and as follows- Of all 75 percent families have a television set in their houses; about 32 percent houses have bicycle. More than 95 percent of the households have more than one cell phone for communication. About 14.5

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percent households possess gas conncection for cooking. More than 96 percent enjoy electricity at home and all of them have meter for the supply. Of all 34 percent houses have cooler and 31 percent of the families have refrigerator. It is evident from the above that the households in the area are mostly from middle income group and have some assets for a comfortable life. Livelihood opportunities Agriculture is a major occupation of the area, main crops of the area are observed and analyzed with census 2011 data as cotton, soybean, toor (pigon pea), jowar, rice, wheat, etc. Cropping pattern of the area is single and double crops depending on water availability. Data on employment portray rural-urban occupation, a large number (about 51 percent) are engaged in agriculture, and the rest are in jobs and petty business. Mean monthly household income is Rs. 6667 and in a month mean expenditure is Rs. 5650 and mean monthly savings is Rs. 1016. Mean per capita income per month is Rs. 1761. Data on Income Expenditure and Savings Economic Status Mean (in Rs.) Household Income 6791 Household Expenditure 5191 Mean Savings 1600 Per Capita Monthly Income 1761

Land Use Pattern During the study, it is assessed that major portion of the area is agriculture land, settlement land and forest land, and remaining barren land or follow land. Detailed land use pattern of the area is shown in table below. Infrastructure Facilities (Basic Amenities) The following infrastructure facilities were also looked into to assess the present status in the PIA. While it is observed that almost all villages are having primary education facility in their villages and for further, students have to go nearby villages within 5-10 km distance. Basic amenities found in villages of the study area were Anganwadi, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, College within <5 km distance, Engineering college within 5-10 km distance, Primary Healthcare Centre, Primary Healthcare sub centre, Maternity & child welfare center, T.B. clinic, Hospital in village/town and within 5- 10 km distance, Mobile Health Clinic, Family Welfare Centre, Tap Water, Open Well, Hand Pump, Tube well, Post Office, Sub-post office, Roads, Commercial & Co-operative Bank, Agriculture Credit Society, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Public Distribution system shop, etc while other amenities are available within 5-15 km distance from the villages.

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Water Supply About 27 percent of the households has house connection for water supply, about 19.2 percent collect from public stand post, 27 percent collect from public hand pump, more than 10 percent has own hand pump and the rest collect from other sources like Neighbour’s house, tanker, private vendor, dug well and pond. Other source most frequently (55 percent) used as secondary source is public hand pump. Table 67 Source of Drinking Water Prim Water Source Frequency Percent House connection 68 27.2 Public stand post 48 19.2 Neighbour’s house 2 0.8 Private vendor 13 5.2 Own hand pump 26 10.4 Public hand pump 68 27.2 Public dug well 18 7.2 Others 7 2.8 Total 250 100.0 *Data show households in percentage Sanitation Of the sample households only 14 percent have a pour flush latrine in the house. About 28.7 percent use pit latrines. About 50 percent have no latrine in their houses. Type of Latrine Type Percent Pour Floush 14.3 Twin Pit 28.7 Bucket 7.2 None 49.8 Total 100.0 *Data show households in percentage This section depicts that as the residents are residing for long time in the locations, they have good to medium infrastructure facilities, but people neglect the matter of sanitation. Health Of the respondents only 6 percent mentioned that some of their household members suffered from illness in the last six month. The duration of illness was very short a few days to a few months. The major health complain was of asthma. The residents of this area can avail of all sorts of modern medical facilities in the vicinity and for serious cases they travel to adjacent towns for seeking treatment. Asthma is the common prevailing illness in the area.

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Gender Issues It has been assessed that in the project locations, women play a major role in economic activities as well as household choras and some are willing to get engaged in income generating activities. So care needs to be taken to support these ladies to maintain their sources of livelihood. Particular attention shall be paid to the needs of women and women-headed households and shall identify appropriate programs, such as employment opportunities provided by the project, to ensure that women will equally benefit from the project. People’s Perception Of all 75 percent in the PIA is in the opinion that the adjacent mine is good or were having neutral feelings and the rest felt that this may not be good for the residents. Opinion Regarding New Industry Opinion Percent Good 39.6 Neutral 34.4 Bad 25.0 Total 100.0 *Data show households in percentage Of all about 55 percent felt that any new mine will not be benefecial to the residents of the locations as it will spread pollution, about 34 percent felt that it will be beneficial as there will be job opportunity; and the rest were not sure about this. Aabout 76.6 percent felt that the industry will bring better earning opportunity for them or were neutral, 23.4 percent had negative opinion and the rest was not sure about this. Better Earning Opportitunity Opinion Percent Good 25.8 Neutral 50.8 Bad 23.4 Total 100.0

Of all 29 percent mentioned that they had experienced environmental pollution in the past. On further probing they clarified that they mean by pollution air and water pollution. In the process of Project preparation several consultations were undertaken in the PIA by means of focus group discussions. The participants already knew about the upcoming mines. According to most of them it will be good and beneficial for them if the company deploys/recruits the local people as employee and pay them proper salary. A few are apprehensive that no industry will pay proper salary to local peoples.

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Public Consultation Pauni-II OC, Ballarpur is a open cast mine situated near Sakhari village and Pauni open cast mine. In the area OBC are the major group of people. Villagers near the proposed project site have informed that survey of the area has already been conducted by WCL. So villagers who are losing their land in the proposed mining site are happy as they will get its compensation with employment. But villagers who are from the labour group and not having land and/or not losing land are complaining and demanding about employment. Villagers have informed the study team due to dust pollution as a consequence of mining, production of their crops is decreased. Major occupation of the area is agriculture and major crops in the area are cotton, soybean, pigeon pea, wheat, etc. Major villages are having facility of approach road, electricity, water supply through pipeline and public hand pump, drainage facility, some villages having street light facility, anganwadi, primary school, etc. Villagers have informed about diseases prevailing in the area are manly asthma, TB, renal stone, etc. and they complained that these diseases are prevailing due to this mining activity and related pollution. People mentioned that WCL is doing CSR activities in the area for upgrading approach roads, general medical camp, etc. Impact and Mitigation Every development brings destruction with it, an assessment of the social impacts arising from the project is presented here below. Potential social impacts have been identified through survey, consultation. Negative Impact  The land is very fertile which cannot be retrieved by paying compensation or assuring jobs, etc.  Due to the mining activities and associated transportations, air pollution, noise and vibration pollution may increase and will add up to the existing environment. The transportation of coal creates nuisance to the villagers residing in nearby area.  Fine particles of dust can impact on production of agricultural crops, human health, etc. Positive Impact  Company obliged to give employment to land losers which will certainly change the quality of life of land losers.  This project will bring social change in the society with improved socio-economic life of the local people, due to such projects infrastructures of the remote villages get developed.

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 Nearby villages of the project will get benefited under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of the WCL. Mitigation Measures To overcome the negative impacts of the project, it is essential to mitigate the impacts through a proper way.  Area of resettlement should have cropping land and compensation should be given as per norms.  To reduce the air pollution due to mining activities and its transportation, water sprinkling should be done near mining site and regular medical check-up should be organized for villagers.  Other than employment, contract work should be given to local people so they will support the project.  To provide skill training for alternative livelihood opportunities such as-Automobile Training, Mechanic, Electrician, Computer Training, Plumbing, etc for youths.  To organize the SHGs of women folk and to provide them need based and market demand driven income generation training based on available local resources.  Steps should be taken to promote household sanitation in each and every village.  Education system should be strengthened.  Rainwater harvesting and watershed development activities should be done in these areas for recharging ground water table.  Alternative sources of drinking water like bore well or hand pump should be made for those villages where people fetch drinking water from long distance.  To prepare effective CSR plan of action with the participation of local people and to implement it with family centric approach for holistic development of the village. Conclusion It has been appraised by this study that the impact of coal mine is very much localized in and around the core zone. Many people beyond core zone do not complain about pollution and they know unless any household lose their land, they are not entitled to get job in the mines or in WCL. People have not complained about any occupational diseases as very few people work with WCL. Only complains of dust and asthma were communicated by the local community.

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CHAPTER- IV ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 4.0 General Identification of all potential environmental impacts due to project is an essential step of Environmental Impact Assessment. These are critically examined and major impacts (both beneficial & adverse) are further studied. The construction, commissioning and expansion of any type of developmental projects have significant influence on the existing physical, biological and social components of environment. Similarly proposed Pauni-II Expansion OCwill have significant influence on existing environment. The significant impacts are on land use, drainage, air quality, ecology, noise etc. Allied operations such as transport of materials, operation of workshop, drilling, blasting etc. affect the air, water and noise environment.

The nature and characteristics of impacts are required to be taken into consideration while evaluating the magnitude of impacts. During the working life of mine, air, water, noise and land useare likely to be affected due to mining of minerals and associated activities.Clearance of natural vegetation adversely affects theflora and fauna of the areas due to changed environment.

Positive impacts on socio-economicenvironment are expected due to creation ofemployment opportunities and development ofinfrastructure such as roads, schools, hospitalsetc. Mining activities are normally carried out overa long period (Life of mine – 14Years). This alsoencourages downstream industrial developmentin the area which adds to environmentaldegradation. The identified significant impactsrequire detailed analysis for decision- makingand formulating adequate mitigation measures.

The various anticipated impacts and mitigationmeasures are discussed in this chapter.

4.1Air Environment Anticipated Impact

Mining operation and associated activities are potentially air polluting and the major air pollutant is the suspended particulate matter. Most of the air pollution problems are due to fugitive dust emission, which is more prominent in open cast mines.The intensity of dust generation in the mining is influenced by factors such as hardness of rock,mining

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technology and material handling etc. The potential sources of air pollution are given below. Table 68 Potential Sources of Air Pollution S. No. Activities in Mines Air Pollutants 1 Drilling PM10, PM2.5 2 Blasting PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx 3 Loading & Unloading PM10, PM2.5 4 Haul Road PM10, PM2.5 5 Transportation PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx 6 Crushing of ore PM10, PM2.5 7 Waste / Top soil handling PM10, PM2.5 8 DG Set SO2, NOx, PM10, PM2.5 Air Quality Impact Prediction by FDM

Prediction of fugitive dust level in the surrounding is carried out (for 24 hours average)with the help of computerized Fugitive Dispersion Model (FDM90121 by USEPA), based on Gaussian Plume formulation. The meteorological data generated in Post-Monsoon Season, 2015-16 is used in the input to the FDM. Details of Meteorological data is given in previous chapter.

Air quality Modelling is carried out for total incremental capacity of 3.25 MTY. The

season wind rose and isopleths showing incremental concentration of PM10 due to proposed Pauni-II Expansion OCis provided below:

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SEASONAL WIND ROSE NOV'15 - JAN'16

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Isopleths of incremental fugitive dust concentration (μg/m3) with control are shown in map.

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Isopleths of incremental fugitive dust concentration (μg/m3) without control are shown in map.

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Estimated incremental and resultant concentration of PM10

A Name of Receptor 98th Percentile of Incremental Incremental Resultant

ambient air quality Concentration of Concentration of Concentration of monitoring results PM10 without control PM10 with control PM10with control observed (in µg/m3) measures (in µg/m3) measures (in measures (in µg/m3) µg/m3)

1. Core zone I –- SA1 85.0 Over Proposed Quarry-I & Quarry-II

2. Core zone II–- SA2 70.0

3. Pauni Village - SA3 78.0 0.00 0.00 78.00

0.00 0.00 69.00 4. Sakri Village – SA4 69.0

5. Naweagaon Village – SA5 61.0 27.98 28.12 89.12

6. Hirapur Village – SA6 56.0 15.01 15.09 71.09

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Flow chart for coal showing dust generation points and control measures Drilling in

Coal & OB Wet drilling Benches

SMS ; delayed blasting with Blasting in Coal & OB shock tube initiation, greenbelt around mine Water Sprinkling on haul roads by Dumper transport mobile sprinklers CHP Enclosure, CHP at Surface / Tippler Water Sprinkling & Dust Extraction Dumper Loading System, Greenbelt Water Sprinkling Ground Stock (Exigency) through Hoppers

Dumper Covered Transport, Wetting of Coal, Avenue Plantation, s Loading by Pay-loaders Water Sprinkling by mobile Road Transport sprinklers

Railway

Siding Nozzle mounted fixed Rapid Loading System sprinklers, Greenbelt Railway Wagons

Rail

Consumers

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Mitigation Measures

Mitigation measures at various dust generating activities are discussed below.

Paved surfaces:

Coal from mine face will be transported by dumpers to pit head CHP. From CHP, coal will be taken by road to the Sasti railway siding.At railway siding, coal will be loaded from ground stock on to wagon by Rapid Loading System.Dust pick-up by wind depends on the windspeed and is usually significant at wind speeds above 5 meters per second. However slight speedof vehicle can cause higher dust generation. Dust emissions from paved surfaces can be minimized by adopting following measures:

 Prevent spillages of materials on the paved surfaces during materials transportation.

 Minimize mud and dust track-out from unpaved areas by the use of wheel wash facilities.

 Regular cleaning of paved surfaces, using mobile vacuum sweeper or a water flushing system.

 Speed controls on vehicle movements.

 Wind reduction control by plantation.

Unpaved Surfaces/Haul Road

Dust emissions from unpaved surfaces is much higher than from that on paved surfaces. Dust emissions can be controlled by using the following methods:-

 Water sprinkling on unpaved areas during dry wind periods, using a water tanker/or fixed sprinklers.

 Chemical stabilization can also be used in association with wet suppression.

 This involves the use of chemical additives to the water, which help to form a crust on the surface and bind the dust particles together.

 Revegetation of exposed surfaces. This should be done wherever practicable at mines.

 Surface improvements may be done with concrete or asphalt, or the addition of gravel or chemical dust suppression to the surface for stabilization.

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 Speed controls on vehicle movements to limit speeds.

 Wind reduction control by plantation.

Vehicle:

Vehicles travelling over paved or unpaved surfaces tend to crush surface particles and otherdebris. Particles are lifted and dropped from the rolling wheels, and the road surface is exposedto strong air currents due to turbulent shear between the wheels and the surface. Dust particlesare also sucked into the turbulent wave created behind the moving vehicles. The loads carriedby trucks are also potential source of dust, either through wind entrainment or spillages. Mudand dust carry out from unpaved surfaces is another potential problem. Dust emissions due to vehicles can be minimized by:

 Avoid spillage from the loaded trucks.

 Optimize travel distances through appropriate site layout and design.

 Use wheel and truck wash facilities at site exits.

 Speed controls on vehicles have an approximately linear effect on dust emissions. In other words, a speed reduction from 30 km/hr to 15 km/hr will achieve about 50 per cent reduction in dust emissions.

 Vehicular emission of particulates, SO2, NOx, hydrocarbons can be minimized by proper training and maintenance of vehicles and other oil - operated equipment.

Material stockpiles

Top soil or overburden is susceptible to wind erosion speeds more than 5 m/sec. Dust emissionscan also occur as material is dropped on the stockpile from a conveyor or during loading orunloading by truck / shovel / front-end loader. There are anumber of methods by which dust can be reduced from the stockpiles which are as follows:

 Wet suppression by using water sprinklers. Limiting the height and slope of the stockpiles can also reduce wind speed. For example, a flatshallow stockpile will be subject to less wind turbulence than one with a tall conical shape.However while designing the stockpile due consideration should be

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given to the effect of othersite features such as most prominent wind direction. Some of the measures to reduce the dustimpact from the material stockpile are as follows.

 Limiting drop heights from conveyors.

 Use of wind breaks (wind speed) near the pile is the primary factor affecting particle uptake from stockpiles. Although a large, solid wind break is the most effective configuration, the windbreaks can also be constructed by rapid vegetation.

 Hood to cover the discharge point.

Biological method for dust control

Trees can act as efficient biological filters. The systematic and planned greenbelt developmentnot only reduces the fugitive dust but also checks runoff and improves the aesthetic beauty of anarea. It is essential that planning for greenbelt development should be done at the inception. It isa proven technology for waste dump stabilization and restoration of mined out area.

Green belt of adequate width should be raised by planting native species around the mine leasearea on both sides of haul road, near material handling plant, on external overburden dumps andbackfilled quarry along undisturbed area. About 350.0 ha of plantation will be carried out in undisturbed area as green belt. Total 769.40 Ha out of total 1152.66 Ha (67%) area will be planted till the end of mine life. Experimentally, it hasbeen observed that some plant species have good efficiency in removing particulate matter. CentralPollution Control Board has recommended few plant species, which are very efficient for dustcontrol. Dust collection efficiency of various herbs, shrubs and trees is given below:

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Table 69 Dust collection efficiency of various herbs, shrubs and trees Dust Plant Species Collection Efficiency Herbs Shrubs Trees 1. Amaranthus 1.Thuja Species 1. Nyctanthese arbotritis Low hypchondriceus (Mayur Pankhi) (Harsingar) <10% (chaluai) 2.Ravuvoifia 2. Abis Pindrwo (Silver fire) 2. Gardenia serpentine 3. Accade nelotica (Babool) Jasminoides (sepagandha) 4. Holarrhena antidysentrica (Crape Jasmine) 3.Withani (Kurchi) 3. Cestrum noctumum Somnifera 5. Clerodenrum ineme(Glorry (Rat ki Rani) (Ashawagandha) bower) 4. Chrysanthemum 4.Acanthus 6. Ficus species Species bengalensis(Banyam) (Acanthus) 7. Miliusa tomentoss (Kari leaves) 8.Thespesia populania (ran Bhindi) Medium 1. Lilium Species 1. Babbusa 1. Luecena leucophloea (Lily) species (Baboo) (Shoe Babol) 11 to 20 % 2. Draceana species 2. Lagerstomia 2. Pinus Gerardiana 3. Halianthus Annus indica (Chilgoja) (Sunflower) (Crape Myrtle) 3. Ficus elastice (Indian 4. Tegetes Patula 3. Nerium Rubber) (Genda) Indicum (Kaner 4. Annaona Squamosa 5. Pothus areus pink) (Sugar Apple) (Money 4. Corium 5. Mangifera Indica (Mango) varigetu 6. Argyreia roxburghira plant) (Croton) (Wooly 5. Thevetia Morning Glorry) peruviana 7. Ficus religiosa (peepal) (Kaner Yellow) 8. Acacia famesiana (Vilayati 6. Wrightia Kikkar) arborea 9. Psidium guava (Amrood) (Dudhi) 10. Prunus comminis (plums) 7. Rosa Indica 11. Syzgium cumuli (Jamun) (Rose) 12. Tectona grandis (Teak) 8. Ipomea nil 13. Citrus lamina (Lemon) (Beshrum) 14. Morus alba (Mulberry) 9. Tabermaemon 15. Archis sapota (chikoo) ana 16. Anthosephalus cadamba divaricate (kadam) (chandani) 17. Shorea robusta (sal) 10. Acalypha 18. Delonix regiosa hispide (Gulmohar) (Copper leaf) 19. Albizzia lebbek (Siris) 11. Plumeria 20. Artocarpus integrifolia acuminate (Jack fuit)

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Dust Plant Species Collection Efficiency 21. Ixore parviflora (Torch (Temple tree) Tree) 22. Bauhinia Vangata (Kanchnar) 23. Moninge Olieifera (Drum Stick) 24. Aegle famesiana (Beal) 25. Pithocolobium dule (Jangali jalabi) High 1. Colocasia 1. Hibiscus rosa 1. Cassia fistula (Amaltas) antiquorum sinenesis 2. Pinus Contora (Pine) >20% (Elephants Ear) (Gurhal) 3. Bombax ceiba (Samal) 2. Celocia Argentie 2. Bougainvillea 4. Butea monosperma glavra (Palas) (Cock scomb) 5. Alstonia Scholaris (Satani) (Bougainvillea) 6. Azardirachta indice (Neem) 7. Polyalthia longifolia (Ashoka) 8. Callistemon citrinus (Bottle brush) 9. Termanilia catappal (Jangal Badam) 10. Terminalie arjuna (Arjun) 11. Melia Azedarch (Melia) 12. Phoenix dactylifera (Khajoor) 13. Ficu infectoria (Pikan) 14. Holiptelia integrifolia (papadi) 15. Eucalyptus globules (Blue Gum) 16. Medhuca Indica (Mahua) 17. Citrus maxim (Chaktora) 18. Populous tremuloides (Quacking aspect)

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Various air pollution control measures suggested are compiled below: Table 70Various air pollution control measures Potential Magnitude of air Control Measures Sources of pollution air pollution High dust generation Wet drilling technology or dry Drilling drilling fitted with bag filter. Risk of occupational Driller shall be equipped with hazard closed cabin personal protective gear to reduce occupational hazard. High dust generation By improvising blasting technique Blasting (Impactlasts for short and adopting controlled blasting period) methods. Water spray prior to blasting. No blasting should be allowed in the areas close to human habitation. Rock breakers should be deployed instead of blasting. Loading of Air conditioned cabin for loading Air emission materialon operator. Water spray on mineral dumper ore / overburden material prior to loading. Provision for automatic water Transportation High dust potential sprinkle system on permanent road and water spray by tankers on temporary road. Green belt of trees with good footage on both side of haul road. Provision of water spray on the dumper to arrest fine dust before it is transported to crusher. High potential of dust Automatic water spray in crusher Crushing and occupational hopper and unloading point. hazard Suitable enclosure for the conveyor system. Provision of bag filter in crusher unit Barrier in form of greenbelt all around in the vicinity of the crusher to trap fugitive dust. High potential and Covered storage yards with Storage greenbelt of adequate width all Occupational around. hazards.

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4.2Water Quality

Anticipated Impact Mining and its associated activities not only usea lot of water but also likely to affect thehydrological regime of the area. The majorimpact of deep and large mines is of naturalgroundwater table. Lowering of water table mayresult in reduced groundwater availability.Extraction of different minerals is known to leadto water pollution due to heavy metal, aciddischarges and increased suspended solids. The anticipated impact of mining on water resources and their significance is shown below: Table 71 Anticipated Impact of Mining on Water Resources S. Impact General Significance Impact and Mitigation No. measures 1 Mine in immediate Impact on water Ground water table will go catchment area of regime is high lower due to pumping in core river. zone. 2 Interruption of natural Impact on disturbance Nallahs flowing from the mine drain in natural drainage is area will required to be considered to be high. diverted. Permission for nallah Realignment for diversion and design will be diversion requires obtained from State Irrigation special attention. Department. 3 Rainfall & contour of The nearby nallah is The cleaning of Nallah will be mining area likely to experience done before the onset of high siltation. The Monsoon on yearly basis. contour decide the runoff pattern of catchment area. All have significant impact on water resources. 4 Overburden quality High risk of water No toxic metals are found in and characteristics of pollution if it contains overburden dump of nearby waste toxic metal and acidic mines of BallarpurArea. 5 Surface water source Impact on surface Surface water will not be used water due to water in mining activities. drawal for mining and township 6 Ground water sources (a) Mines have Impact will be temporary in significant impact on nature till the mine life. ground water Mitigation measures are resources. suggested below to avoid any (b) If natural perennial major impact on water bodies. springs are located in study area, the impact is likely to be high.

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S. Impact General Significance Impact and Mitigation No. measures 7 Discharge of mine Composition of mine Regular monitoring will be drainage water drainage water and carried out of mine water volume is considered discharge to ascertain any to estimate the probable pollution degree of probable contamination. contamination in the receiving water body. 8 Discharge of sewage The sewage Township is not proposed for from township / discharge from the project. offices etc. township & services have significant impact on water quality.

Mitigation Measures

Salient controls measures to be taken are as follows: i) Industrial Effluent The waste-water from workshop and CHP, which normally remain laden with oil and grease, suspended and dissolved solids etc. will be treated in the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). Clear water coming out from the treatment plant will be taken into the closed water circuit and recycled for its reuse. All parameter of ETP waste discharge will be monitored regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rule, 2000. ii) Mine Water Most of the suspended particles will be settled in the sump located in the quarry and the supernatant water will be pumped out to the sedimentation tank present on surface. This water is to be passed through sedimentation pond on surface, before being discharged in to natural drain or agricultural field. iii) Surface Run-off Adequate numbers of vegetation will be grown on the top surface and slopes of the dumps in order to arrest the erosion of soil and it will also reduces surface run-off, which helps averting siltation of natural water courses.

The following additional mitigation measures are suggested forwater management and water pollution control.

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1. Garland drains will be constructed on all side of quarries and external dumps. All thegarland drains should be routed through adequately sized catchpits or settling pits to removesuspended solids from flowing into storm water. The design of catchpits should be calculatedon the basis of silt loading, slope, and detention time required.

2. The surplus treated mine water may be discharged into local ponds and agriculturalfields,if possible, which should act like a constant source of recharge to improve the groundwater level in the area.

3. Rainwater harvesting by constructing checkdams on natural diverted nallah and developing water bodies should be planned for recharging groundwater.

4. Considering the composition, the minedrainage water, should be adequately treatedbefore utilization in agricultural fields in thesurrounding areas through a planned network ofdrains / pipeline.

5. Mine Water sludge from settling tank should be stored / dumped / stocked preferably on aflat area, to reduce the risk of erosion.

6. Shallow and deeper piezometers should be constructed close to mine area for monitoringthe water levels in the aquifer.

7. Stone barriers across the drain should be constructed to check the water current and arrest suspended solids.

8. Stone pitching should be made at suitable location to regulate water flow and prevent soil erosion.

9. Settling pits and drains should be periodically desilted.

10. The workshop wastewater should be suitably treated for suspended solids and oil and grease.

11. Effluents from the canteen, rest areas, township etc. should be adequately treated before discharge.

4.3Impact on Hydro-Geological Regime

4.3.1 Mine Drainage/Pumping The entire quarriable area is covered by Kamthis which is overlain by soil/alluvium, the semi-consolidated Gondwanas are mostly stratified formations underlying the alluvium/soil. The permeable beds (Sandstone horizons) act as individual hydrogeological

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units and develop multi-aquifer system by the intercalation/interfringing of shale beds. As such under these circumstances, the groundwater flow/velocity along the bedding planes is higher than across the plane. It is imperative that horizontal hydraulic conductivity is many folds higher than the vertical hydraulic conductivity. The opencast mine acts as large diameter well/sink resulted in by cutting /extraction of different aquifer zones/formations overlying the working coal seam. As soon as depression / pit is created due to mine cut, the initial discharge is generally heavy due to concentration of flow to that region, thereby creating depletion/draw-down in water levels in the surrounding area and the inflow stabilizes due to partial desaturation over the period of progressive mining. With increase in depth of incision, the semi-confined aquifer would also be exposed /punctured thereby the total system would be converted into water table condition and a cone of depression would be formed by the gravity drainage from different aquifer zones. The mine effluent & influence is directly proportional to the mine area and depth. The groundwater inflow computation has been done by utilizing previously mentioned aquifer and mine parameters. The classic Theis equation has been modified by introducing mine expansion rate and the groundwater inflow to the mine has been estimated to be around 4427 m3/day Table 72Mine Parameters, (Pauni-II Expn. OC mine) Mine Average face Depth of mine (m) length (L) in m

Quarry I 500 120 -Closing depth

Quarry II 2475 200 -Closing depth

Based on the Darcy’s law (i.e. Q= KIA), the groundwater inflow from different mine faces were predicted.

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Table 73 Mine inflow Prediction (Pauni-II Expn. OC Mine) Avg. Seepag Hydraulic Mine face saturated Hydraulic Mine inflow Quarry e Area Conductivit 3 Quarry face length (L) OB 2) gradient (m /day) No. (m ym/d in m. thickness (I) (Q) (A) (K) (m) Top Aquifer + Quarry Bottom Aquifer 500 35 17500 1 3.8x10-2 665 I (Unconfined+ Confined ) Top Aquifer + Quarry Bottom Aquifer 2475 40 99000 1 3.8x10-2 3762 II (Unconfined+ Confined ) TOTAL 4427.00

The groundwater inflow computation has been done by utilizing the above mentioned aquifer and mine parameters. The groundwater inflow to the mine has been estimated to be around 4427 m3/day at the final depth of quarries. However present actual pumped out water from Pauni – II OC mine pit is about 654 m3/day. The mine water usage diagram is given as follows:

Total Pumped Out Water 654 m3/day

Domestic Industrial Balance Water Purpose Purpose Discharged to Nala 50 m3/day 300 m3/day after treatment 304 m3/day

Dust Fire fighting Suppression 10 m3/day 290 m3/day

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4.3.2Radius Of Mine Influence Area In the opencast mines, the different aquifers overlying the working coal seam would be contributing groundwater to the mine by gravity drainage since they are exposed/removed at the mine. The anticipated groundwater inflow to the mine is to the tune of 4427 m3/day (approx.). As such due to this pumping/gravity drainage, cone of depression would be formed. The shape and extent of the cone would depend on mainly hydraulic conductivity and specific yield of aquifers, mine depth & area etc. Generally steep drawdown cone would be formed in poor potential aquifers, thereby the influence area will be limited to small distance and reverse is established in respect of aquifers with high hydraulic conductivity. However, to estimate a probable zof influence, dewatering of the entire unconfined aquifer was considered. As the hydraulic conductivity is likely to vary and reduce largely in the mine area due to presence of shale, the radius of influence was estimated considering a hydraulic conductivity of 1.0 m/day. The radius of influence (R) for Pauni-II OC Expn. mine is calculated using Sichardt’s formula R = c*(h-hw)*k): Where, C=3000 (Constant), (h-hw) – drawdown, K-Hydraulic Conductivity (m/sec).

Quarry No. Mine (h-hw ) K-Hydraulic Radius of influence (R) depth (m) Conductivity in m (m) (K)(m/sec) R = c*(h-hw)*k)

Quarry I 120 35 1.16X10-5 358

Quarry II 200 40 1.16X10-5 409

4.3.3 Impactof Mining on Water Regime

The mining activity creates dis-equilibrium in environmental scenario of the area and disturbs the groundwater conditions/regime in particular. The impact on water regime due to mining activity can be broadly classified as under: i) Impact on topography & soil ii) Impact on surface water and quality iii) Impact on groundwater & quality A brief description/out-line on these aspects is given below:

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Impact on topography & soil A local change in ground topography has been created at Pauni-II Expn. OC mine area due to mining operations such as open pit, embankments, dumps of overburden and coal. As a result, there might be marginal change in the drainage and surface run-off. During these courses, soil is more susceptible for changes due to erosion, leaching phenomena/process etc. Further the fine dust particles of coal & overburden may adversely affect the porosity of soils. The external dumps result in silting on soils and local drains thereby causing marginal change in topography and drainage of the area. Within the core zone area, cracks and loosening of soil has occurred due to mining and associated activities such as drilling, blasting etc., thereby resulting in physical/textural changes in soil/formations. This mine-induced process increases the rate of infiltration and recharge, so the backfilled area may be a good media for high groundwater recharge due to high-induced permeability. These mine-induced effects may change the surface run-off in the core zone area, resulting in a difference in hydrological regime of local drains. It may be appropriate to highlight the fact that temporary groundwater loss/deficit created during active mining stage would be compensated by these different means in the post mining stage so that the initial groundwater levels are regained to normalcy at the earliest for the utility of the area. Impact on surface water & quality As mentioned earlier, there is a minor change in the ground topography and infiltration capacity/rate of soil/formation due to mining operations, resulting in some local change in drainage pattern and surface run-off in core zone. It is established that high infiltration zone serve as good media for high groundwater recharge and reduces the surface run- off considerably in the core zone. In view of this, the mine has to handle more water in the monsoon besides the additional contribution from the surface run-off from the catchment area. As such the surface run-off contribution to the natural drains from the mining area has been reduced / minimized thereby some minor change is expected in hydrologic regime of the river system. Impact on groundwater & its quality Mining is associated with groundwater problems, particularly when it is below water table. The impact of mining on groundwater is dependent mainly on mine and aquifer parameters, groundwater recharge-discharge process etc. As such, during this exercise, basically the water level is to be depressed/depleted below the working seam

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depth in which case, large scale mine water pumping cannot be avoided. Consequently the mine dewatering drains out some area around the mine with decline in groundwater levels. However, these mine-induced effects are temporary. Further, the mine pumped out water would not contaminate the other resources of water. The mine water quality monitoring would be continued at the stipulated intervals as during mine development. Groundwater inflow and mine influence area have been estimated and the groundwater monitoring is undertaken as corrective measure to avoid adverse effects. The mine discharge after passing through sedimentation pond / tank is being discharged onto land/natural drains so that the groundwater gets additional recharge by the return flow. As mentioned earlier the mine impact may be for temporary period during mine life and the area would regain the normalcy/benefits in many ways by appropriate reclamation measures during post-mining period.

4.3.4 Ground Water Management Plan Augmentation of groundwater recharge potential As a part of environmental protection, the project authority has been adopting all possible measures to increase the ground water recharge potential in the influenced and nearby areas.

Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial recharge To minimize the impact of mining on ground water system, the project/mine authority is undertaking possible measures to increase the ground water resource potential. Details of the already existing and proposed roof top rainwater harvesting structures within the buffer zone of Pauni–II Expn. OC mine are given below:

A) Existing Roof Top Rainwater Harvesting Structures within the Buffer Zone of Pauni- II Expn. OC Mine : i) Roof top rainwater harvesting structure at Ballarpur Area General Manager’s Office ii) Roof top rainwater harvesting structure at Ballarpur Area Hospital iii) Roof top rainwater harvesting structure at Sub-Area Manager’s Office, Gauri Sub- Area iv) Roof top rainwater harvesting structure at Manager’s Office, Gauri Deep OC v) Roof top rainwater harvesting structure at Officer’s Guest House, Ballarpur Area vi) Roof top rainwater harvesting structure at Workshop, Gauri Deep OC

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B) Proposed Roof Top Rainwater Harvesting Structure in the Buffer Zone of Pauni-II Expn. OC Mine : i) Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Structure Proposed at Rest Shelter, Pauni-II OC Mine

Photographs of the above mentioned Existing Rainwater Harvesting Structures are shown below:

ROOF TOP RAINWATER HARVESTING STRUCTURE AT AREA GENERAL 2 MANAGER’S OFFICE, BALLARPUR AREA (ROOF TOP AREA – 900 m )

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RECHARGE PIT AT AREA GENERAL MANAGER’S OFFICE, BALLARPUR AREA

ROOF TOP RAINWATER HARVESTING STRUCTURE AT AREA HOSPITAL, BALLARPUR AREA (ROOF TOP AREA - 500 m2)

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RECHARGE PIT AT AREA HOSPITAL, BALLARPUR AREA

ROOF TOP RAINWATER HARVESTING STRUCTURE AT SUB-AREA MANAGER’S OFFICE, GAURI SUB-AREA, BALLARPUR AREA (ROOF TOP AREA – 262.5 m2)

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RECHARGE PIT AT SUB-AREA MANAGER’S OFFICE, GAURI SUB-AREA, BALLARPUR AREA

ROOF TOP RAINWATER HARVESTING STRUCTURE AT MANAGER’S OFFICE OF GAURI DEEP OC, BALLARPUR AREA (ROOF TOP AREA – 99.70 m2)

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ROOF TOP RAINWATER HARVESTING STRUCTURE AT OFFICER’S GUEST HOUSE, BALLARPUR AREA (ROOF TOP AREA - 300 m2)

ROOF TOP RAINWATER HARVESTING STRUCTURE & RECHARGE PIT AT GAURI DEEP OC WORKSHOP, BALLARPUR AREA (ROOF TOP AREA - 288 m2)

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4.3.5Conservation Measures:  The mine discharge is being utilized to meet the mine’s domestic, dust suppression, firefighting and other industrial water needs.

 After the cessation of mining, with rainfall and groundwater recharge, the water levels will recoup and attain normalcy. Thus, the impact of mining on groundwater system may be considered as a temporary phenomenon. The old mine workings also behave as water pools and improves the resource availability in the area.

 The construction of surface tanks and desiltation/deepening of existing low- lying area in the local villages would enhance the water availability in the nearby villages. Utilization of mine water for irrigation use will also enhance the ground water recharge potential through artificial recharge in the area. Thereby, in post-mining condition, the recharge and source potential in core zone will be much higher than the existing.The discharged mine water is available for the local people to utilize for irrigation and domestic use. Thereby the mine water will be a resource for many of the local villagers. Future Strategy  To create the water source and to increase ground water recharge, under CSR scheme, tanks/ponds/dug wells will be constructed in the nearby villages.  Increase vegetative cover by plantation in the mine areas. This will contain the surface runoff and increase the ground water recharge.  Monitoring of water quality of mine water discharge, local river/nala and domestic water (dug well/hand pumps) is being carried out under routine monitoring. On analyzing the field data if any area receiving the maximum impact, suitable controls measures will be adopted by the project authorities

Status of Application for NOC to abstract groundwater: Application No. : 21-4/728MH/MIN/2017 Applied on: 19.01.2017 Current status: Application verification (under scrutiny)

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4.4Noise Quality 4.4.1Impact Assessment In order to assess the existing ambient noise level in the surrounding of proposed project site, the baseline data generated for the mine in Post-Monsoon season 2015-16 is documented in previous chapter III of the report and noise level values have been found to be within permissible limits.

The following are some of the important activities in mining industry responsible for high noise level generation, with their expected noise levels: a. All mining activities i.e. drilling, blasting, shoveling, dozing and dumping are associated with high noise level [about 100 dB (A)]. b. Operation of most HEMMs produces high noise level. The noise levels are in range of 80 – 100 dB (A). Noise levels have been found to be related to engine capacity. c.Crusher – General noise level due to crusher ranges from 90 dB (A) – 105dB (A). Some of noisy equipment produces noise whose level is around 120 dB (A).

The average sound pressure level of some of the HEMM associated with mining operation which are responsible for high noise level generation are as follows: Table 74 Equipment and their Noise Level EQUIPMENT NOISE LEVEL [dB(A)] Dozer 98 Dumper 92 Power shovel 93 Drilling machine 96

Acceptable Industrial Noise Level As per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rules, 2000 the ambient air quality standards in respect of noise in industrial, commercial, residential and silence zones area as follows: Table 75 Noise Quality Standards; Sl. Category of area Limits [dB(A)] No. Day time Night time (6.00 AM to 10.00 PM ) (10.00 PM to 6.00 AM ) 1. Industrial 75 70 2. Commercial 65 55 3. Residential 55 45 4. Silence zone 50 40

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Assessment of the degree of noise, to which a workplace noise is harmful, is done by comparing the values measured at workplace to the permissible limit adopted by statutory bodies like DGMS.

The Director General of Mines Safety vide their circular no. DG (Tech.)/18 of 1975 has prescribed the permissible limit for noise level as 90 dB(A) , for the workers engaged in mining occupation likely to be exposed to in an 8 hour shift period with unprotected ear. Whereas, the following table shows the maximum permissible noise exposure levels, as per American Standards, for the industrial workers. Table 76 Noise Exposure level standards Exposure time (Hrs./day) Noise level [dB(A)] 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 1.5 102 1 105 0.5 108 0.25 or less 115 EXPOSURE TO PULSE OR IMPACT NOISE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 140 dB(A) 4.4.2 Noise Pollution Control Measures Monitoring of the noise control will be carried out on regular basis as per the Env (Protection) Amendment Rule 2000. While planning for an effective noise attenuation measures, the concept of source, path and receiver has been considered. (A) Noise Control at Source There are two areas where the noise generation can be checked at source.

(i) Proper Design Since the generation of noise can be reduced by reducing the vibration amplitude, the area of vibrating part and frequency of vibration will be taken care that all loose contact between metal parts avoided.

Shock absorbing pads will be fixed in the foundation of vibrating equipment / machines. In case of aerodynamic noise producing sources, mufflers will be provided with the machines.

(ii) Proper Maintenance All machines and equipment will be properly maintained. Sound muffler system and bearing lubricating system etc. of equipment will be kept in proper condition.

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(B) Noise control in Transmission Path The measures are to be taken for controls of noise along the transmission path have been put in following two categories:

(i) Air borne path

(ii) Ground borne path

(i) Air Borne Path

The control in air – borne path has been planned in a number of ways as:

(a)The crusher house, screen house etc., which are source of high level noise generation are to be enclosed.

(b) Planting of furrows of trees along the thick foliage around the compound and wall of CHP, workshop and other industrial buildings. This will reduce the spread of noise. It can be also used as an acoustic enclosure to reduce ambient noise.

(ii) Ground Borne Path

It has been proposed to provide vibration isolators in the form of vibration absorbing pads placed at the base of vibrating equipment.

(C) Noise Control at Receiver End Even after adopting above measures, if desired noise level is not achieved at receiver end, in that case, following measures are suggested:

(a) The workers exposed to high noise level are provided with earplugs.

(b) Provision of enclosed booths at the worksite to protect worker from noisy environment. 4.5 Vibration Study and Control The peak particle velocity is a good indicator of the probability of damage to a structure. It is expressed in mm/sec. the peak particle velocity at any point depends mainly on the amount of charge exploded, radial distance from the blasting point to the station of observation and the geological conditions.

According to Indian Standard Bulletin No.6922 of 1973 (Reprinted April 1982 on part 4.1.1.1 and 4.1.1.2), in order to provide adequate safety, the peak particle velocity should not exceed the following limits.

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Table 77 Peak Particle velocity Limits S. Particulars Velocity from imperial Velocity from monitored by No. relation suitable instrument (mm/sec) (mm/sec) 1 Soil, weathered or soft 50 70 rock 2 Hard rock 70 100 It has been found that ground vibration is dependent on both particle velocity and frequency. The maximum damage to buildings due to blasting vibration occurs when blast frequency matches the natural frequency range of the buildings and when there is a mismatch between the ground vibration, frequency and natural frequency of buildings, very little energy is transmitted into the structure. The natural frequency of low rise (1-2 storey) residential structures is in a range of 3 to 12 Hz. These low frequencies are most predominant at greater distances from a blast point. High frequencies (about 40 Hz) above the fundamental natural frequencies of residential structure, allow a higher particle velocity limit.

As per the latest study by USBM, the safe blast vibration level (published in RI-8507 of 1988) are as follows: Table 78 Safe Blast Vibration Level (Published in RI-8507 of 1988) S Type of structure Ground vibration No (peak particle velocity- mm/sec) At low frequency At high frequency (less than 40 Hz) (more than 40 Hz) 1 Modern houses, drywall interior 18.75 50 2 Other houses, plaster on wood 12.50 50 construction for interior walls.

To protect the structural damage from blast induced ground vibration, DGMS has recommended the permissible standards of vibration vide DGMS (Tech.) circular no. 7 dated 29.09.97 as below – Table 79 Permissible Standards of Vibration Vide DGMS (Tech.) Circular S.N. Type of Structure Peak particle velocity in mm/sec Dominant excitation frequency (Hz) <8 Hz 8 – 25 Hz >25 Hz A Buildings/structures not belonging to owner i Domestic houses/structures (kuchha, 5 10 15 Brick, Cement) ii Object of historic importance and 2 5 10 sensitive structures iii Industrial buildings (RCC & Framed 10 20 25 structures) B Building belonging to owner with limited span of life i Domestic houses, structures (Kuchha, 10 15 25

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S.N. Type of Structure Peak particle velocity in mm/sec Dominant excitation frequency (Hz) <8 Hz 8 – 25 Hz >25 Hz Brick, Cement) ii Industrial structures 15 25 50 However, all structures eventually crack because of a variety of environmental stresses including humidity and temperature changes, settlement from consolidation and variations in ground moisture, wind and even water absorption from tree roots. Consequently, there may be no absolute minimum vibration limit.

4.6Impact on Land The total land requirement for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine is 1152.66 ha. Out of 1152.66 ha land, 21.61 ha land which is already acquired for Pauni OC has to be transferred to Pauni-II Expansion OC by boundary readjustment. Total agricultural land of 1050.99 ha and govt land of 89.60 ha is involved in the project. About 12.7 ha of forest land is also required. The application for Stage – I FC has already been made but FC is yet to be secured.

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Table - Details of Land (Original PR) Sl. Particulars Land (ha) No . Quarry-I Quarry-II Existing Land Additional Total Additional Total (acquired for Land land Land Land Pauni OC) 1) Tenancy 21.61 281.03 302.64 748.35 1050.99 land 2) Govt. land 0.00 24.77 24.77 64.83 89.60 3) Forest 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.07 12.07 land Total 21.61 305.80 327.41 825.25 1152.66 The land use during the mining would be as follows: - Table 80The Land Use During the Mining Sl. Particulars Area (ha) No. 1. Quarry Area 295.35 2. External OB dump 308.90 3. Infrastructure 10.00 4. Area needed for rationalization 336.41 5. Area needed for blasting zone 200.00 6. Colony land (Hostel only) 2.00 Total Land 1152.66

21.61 ha land is already acquired for nearby Pauni OC mine which will be transferred to Pauni-II Expansion OC mine by boundary adjustment. Total additional land required for Pauni-II Expansion OC mine is 1131.05 ha (1152.66-21.61). It is proposed to acquire above additional land in two phases i.e. Phase-I & Phase-II. Phase-I Proposal Now as explained earlier, the Phase-I has been planned excluding forest land and adjoining non-forest land works out to be 1095.52 ha Table - Details of Land (Phase- I) Sl. Particulars Land (ha) No . Quarry-I Quarry-II Existing Land Additional Total Additional Total (acquired for Land land Land Land Pauni OC) 1) Tenancy 21.61 281.03 302.64 732.35 1034.99 land 2) Govt. land 0.00 24.77 24.77 35.76 60.53 3) Forest 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 land Total 21.61 305.80 327.41 768.11 1095.52

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Present Status :- Land acquired till March 2018 – 305.80 Ha Land under physical possession – 283.64 Ha Land compensation paid – Rs. 50.37 crores Employment provided – 182 nos Monetary Compensation – 20 nos Phase-I proposal excluding the forest land & adjoining non-forest land is in no way interfering with the current operations as per original approved mining plan as well as mine geometry. The works in the aforesaid excluded portion will be required at a latter date (may be more than 5 years). Now in the Phase – I, due to the reasons mentioned earlier, the total land (except forest & adjoining non-forest land 57.14 ha) is 1095.52 ha. This Phase – I is an interim arrangement to seek EC for the expansion capacity and to operate the mine till forest clearance is secured. Once the Forest Clearance is secured, fresh application for dovetailing the balance land will be made and EC for the land as per the original approved PR for 1152.66 including 12.07 ha of forest land will be secured. The break – up of during Mining Land Use during phase – I will be as follows:- Table 81 Land required during mining activities Sl. No. Particulars Area (ha) 1. Quarry Area 273.79 ha 2. External OB dump 244.9 ha 3. External Temporary Top Soil Dumps 58.93 4. Infrastructure 10.00 5. Area needed for rationalization 305.90 6. Area needed for blasting zone 200.00 7. Colony land (Hostel only) 2.00 Total Land 1095.52

As already explained, this Phase – I, is an interim arrangement and as such no change in the post mining land use pattern. Therefore, in Phase-I, the Mining Plan envisages an enhancement in capacity for 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA with increase in land area for 316.30 ha to 1095.52 ha. There is no forest land involved. These project parameters are within the ToR limits approved by MoEF & CC.

The land use at the end of the mine would be as follows:-

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Table 82 Land use at the end of the mine Land use (ha) S. Land use during mining Plantatio Water Public Undisturb N. Total n Body use ed 1 External OB Dump 214.57 ------214.57 Top soil dump 35.40 ------35.40 2 Land reclaimed after rehandling of Top soil dump up 58.93 ------58.93 to ground level 3 Excavation 107.00 188.35 -- -- 295.35 4 Roads 0.50 -- 1.50 -- 2.00 5 Built up area 3.00 -- 7.00 -- 10.00 6 Green Belt Included in S. No 4, 5 & 7 7 Undisturbed Area 350.00 -- -- 186.41 536.41 Total 769.40 188.35 8.50 186.41 1152.66

Table 83 Stage-wise Land use and Reclamation Area (ha) 3 years after Present th th th S.N. Land use category st 5 year 10 year 14 year end of mine (1 year) life Backfilled Area 0.00 85.00 107.00 107 1 (Reclaimed with - (0.00) (0.00) (35.00) (107.00) plantation) Excavated Area 2 (Not - 80.00 128.45 188.35 188.35 reclaimed)/void External OB dump 110.00 214.57 214.57 214.57 3 (Reclaimed with - (0.00) (60.40) (140.40) (214.57) plantation) Top soil dump 50.00 94.33 35.40 35.40 (Reclaimed with - (0.00) (35.40) (35.40) (35.40) plantation) Land reclaimed 4 after complete rehandling of Top 58.93 58.93 - - - soil dump up to (0.00) (58.93) ground level (Plantation) 5 Green Built Area Included in plantation of serial number 6, 7 and 8 Undisturbed area 1152.66 900.66 618.31 536.41 536.41 6 (brought under (0.00) (100.00) (200.00) (300.00) (350.00) plantation) Hostel (avenue 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 7 - plantation) (0.50) (0.50) (0.50) (0.50) Area around 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 8 buildings and - (1.00) (3.00) (3.00) (3.00) Infrastructures Total 1152.66 1152.66 1152.66 1152.66 1152.66 (Plantation) (0.00) (101.50) (299.30) (509.3) (769.40)

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Stage-wise cumulative plantation (Area figures are in ha, Plantation Nos in ‘000’) Table 84 Stage-wise cumulative plantation Others S.N. year Green Belt External Dump Backfilled area (undisturbed Total area/etc.) Are No. Area No. of Area No. of Area No. of Area No. of a of (ha) trees (ha) trees (ha) trees (ha) trees (ha) trees 1 1st year ------2 3rd year ------10.00 25.00 10.00 25.00 3 5th year ------101.30 253.25 101.30 253.25 4 10th year - - 95.80 239.50 - - 203.50 508.75 299.30 748.25 5 14th year - - 175.80 439.50 35.00 87.50 303.50 758.75 514.30 1285.75 3 years - - 267.5 10 after end 308.90 772.25 107.00 353.50 883.75 769.40 1923.50 0 of mining

4.6.1Land Reclamation/Land Management

The following activities have been proposed for reclamation of land.

1. Backfilling of the excavated area at the time of mine closure.

2. Leveling of the backfilled area and carpeting with the topsoil.

3. Creation of garland drains in order to arrest the silt load, due to erosion, to enter into natural watercourses during surface run-off.

4. Grass, legumes and different types of plants etc. will be planted on such reclaimed land in order to make it, as far as possible, conducive to agricultural growth.

5. Technical and biological reclamation of external OB dump and rehandling at the end of mine life.The density of trees will be around 2500 plants/Ha.

4.7 Mine Closure Plan

4.7.1 Legislative Requirements Mine closure planning has to be carried out at the starting of the mine and needs periodic reviewing and revision during its life cycle to cope with the geo-technical constraints, safety and economic risks, social & environmental challenges. Various other objectives are as follows. a) To allow a productive and sustainable after-use of the site which is acceptable to the mine owner and the regulatory authority. b) To protect public health and safety. c) To alleviate or eliminate environmental damage and thereby encourage environmental sustainability.

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d) To minimise adverse socio-economic impacts. There is need to define the liabilities, responsibilities and authorities of the mine management, other regulatory bodies, Central and State Governments after mine closure. Some obligations relating to the Mine Management Companies are as follows: a) Health &Safety - Regulations 5, 66, 120, 128 of Coal Mines Regulations, 2017 in respect of abandoned/ discontinued/ closed mines and its related DGMS Circulars. b) Environment - 1. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution Act). 1974. 2. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 3. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Environment Protection (Amendment) Rule 2000. 4. DGMS Directives on noise and ground vibration. c) Forest - Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 – d) Rehabilitation- CIL’s policy, however applicable for land oustees only. e) Decommissioning/asset disposal, etc.

4.7.2 Technical Aspects The proposed Project has been planned upto about 200 m depth at the floor of composite seam. Coal continues beyond this limits and can be exploited economically in future. For the proposed OC mine, the following technical aspects would be reviewed in the final mine closure planning. Details can be worked in mine closure plans envisaged to be prepared 4-5 years before completion of coal mining. Safety Hazards Including Management of Fire Wild or herbaceous plants shall be removed from the mine. No person shall deposit heated material or ashes on any opencast working. Also no person shall light a fire or permit a fire to be lighted in any OC working except by the permission in writing of the Manager and only for a special purpose specified therein. No coal shall be left exposed after completion of mining to avoid fire due to spontaneous heating. Management of Pit Slopes and Waste Dumps The final quarry slopes shall be so designed and then subsequently developed that after the closure of the mine, there is no likelihood of any slope failure. However, strict compliance with the proposed final slope of quarry would be made as given in Quarry layout Plan and subsequent slope stability studies.

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The external waste dump must be developed as per the proposed design so that slope failure does not create any safety hazard to the local community. Waste dumps shall be provided with garland drains and vegetation cover on surface of these dumps. Management of Hydrology and Hydro-Geology In the mine closure plan, the surface flow pattern of precipitation and mine water would be clearly developed and water channel suitably laid down so that it does not disturb the general hydrology of the area. Details of De-Commissioning of the Infrastructures and Plant and Machinery The decommissioning of the various infrastructures developed for the mine like office complex, residential complex, roads, pipelines and transmission line etc. shall be planned in details so that the land occupied by these infrastructures are released. However, before such decommissioning, the possibility of re-use of these infrastructures for the neighbouring mines shall be explored. Fencing around Mined Out Areas The access trenches made for entry to the opencast mine shall be properly closed after mine closure and proper planning shall be made in mine closure plan for closure of access trenches. 4.7.3 Environmental Aspects Management of Final Voids

In the mine closure plan, voids due to mining are to be dealt and the final land use plan will include filling of the voids for land reclamation where possible and for hydro reclamation where feasible. In the Quarry-II of Pauni-II Expansion OC, the entire strike of quarry is proposed to be worked in smaller sub quarries to accommodate internal dumping. The proposed haul road alignment has been kept in center of the mine. This will help in maximizing backfilling in quarry. The backfilling would be done in de-coaled void available. However, Due to limited strike length of the quarry in Quarry-I and steep gradient of seam sections, no internal dumping is proposed in the quarry and therefore the entire overburden will be dumped externally.Quarry-I will be further extended in dipside in future. After final extraction of extended Quarry-I, the void of Quarry-I will be considered for backfilling of OB in future. In internal dumping the OB will be dumped maintaining 30m benches and slope of benches has been designed taking into consideration the angle of repose, gradient of seam etc. However the study on slope study will be made by some scientific agency and in final closure plan their suggestions will be incorporated. The backfilling as

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proposed in the report is shown in Post Mining Land Use Plan. As there may be further deepening of OC mine, final void may not be filled. Reclamation of Forest/Vegetation After the management of final voids, reclamation of vegetation shall be included in the mine closure planning. The dumps and other area shall be properly planted as a part of reclamation. Management of Recharge Areas The pre-mining and post mining scenario on the hydrogeological recharge system would be included in the closure plan. Acceptable Surface and Ground Water Flows In the final closure plan of the mine, wherever the mine water is likely to form a reservoir, the quality of water from such mines would be assessed in the final plan. Alternative Use of Land In the Pauni-II Expansion OC, for external OB dump, vegetation and forestation has been planned as a final land use. However, for areas other than OB dumps and voids, the alternative land use would be deliberated in the closure plan. While agriculture is the best land use if it is supported by some irrigation facilities, vegetation will be second utility of the land which can be planned. The area reclaimed after rehandling of top soil OB dump may be utilized for agriculture purpose. 4.7.4 Social Aspect Re-Deployment of Work Force In proposed Amalgamated Pauni-II Expansion OC, near the end of the mine life, manpower starts getting reduced. The reduction of manpower could be done as per the following options: i) Natural retirement ii) Retraining and redeployment of younger groups. iii) Transfer of experienced middle aged groups to other projects. iv) Retirement of people with suitable compensation after exhausting all the above options. Management of Community Facilities The community facilities developed during the mine life like educational facilities, health facilities etc. would be continued even after the mine closure. The final closure plan will envisage interaction of mining company with the State or local bodies for running these facilities.

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Channelisation of Available Water After the closure of mine, it can be a source of water for many useful purposes. The final voids filled with water can be used as a water reservoir. All the aspects of channelisation of water shall be dealt in the mine closure plan. Emancipation from PAPS The project affected persons (PAPs) are provided many civic facilities on the line of the management of community facilities.

4.7.5 Financial Aspect Cost of Closure Activities Mine closure planning has to be carried out at the starting of the mine and needs periodic reviewing and revision during its life cycle to cope with the geo-technical constraints, safety and economic risks, social & environmental challenges. In the proposed Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine, necessary provision has been kept towards mine closure based on latest guidelines of MOEF. The closure cost works out to Rs. 42.14/t. The mine closure cost will cover the closure activities for which a corpus fund will be created by opening an escrow account with the coal controller organization in nationalised bank. In case of occurrence of acid mine drainage, post closure acid mine drainage management cost shall also be included in the total closure cost. An amount @ Rs 6.00 lakhs per Ha of the project area will be deposited in this account for final mine closure. Progressive mine closure will be done with the fund provided in approved report. The above rate has been taken from Circular No. 55011-01-2009-CPAM, Government of India, Ministry of Coal, Dated 27 August, 2009 duly updated on 7th January, 2013. Type of Mine : Open Cast.

Life (start of mining activity i.e., 1st year to End of mine life i.e. 14th year) : 14 years

Total project area of the mine including 21.61 ha land already acquired for Pauni OC : 1152.66 ha

Land for mine closure plan approved Project Report :1131.05 ha

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The financial provision for closure of Project Report for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine for the entire mine life comes to around Rs. 129.0878 Crores (based on March, 2015 WPI @ Rs 6 lakh/ Ha and 5% escalation each year. The break-up of closure cost for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine is tabulated below. 1. Mining should be carried out in a phased manner initiating afforestation/ reclamation work in the mined out area of quarry and dumps done during previous years. 2. Upto 80% of the total deposited amount including interest accrued in the ECSROW account may be released after every 5 years. The amount released should be equal to expenditure incurred on Progressive Mine closure in past 5 years or 80% whichever is less. 3. The cost/expenditure of mine closure activities will be met from the corpus fund deposited in the escrow account by the mine operator. However, the additional amount beyond the escrow account will be provided by the mine operator after estimating the final mine closure cost (as per the mine closure guideline). 4. The amount indicated separately under each head in the following table is indicative only and based on actual expenditure the amount may change.

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BREAK-UP OF CLOSURE FUND FOR VARIOUS MINE CLOSURE ACTIVITIES Sl. Activity % of Total Amount (Rs.in Remarks No. Mine closure Lakhs) Cost A Dismantling of structures To be included in Service Building 0.2 25.82 final mine closure plan. Residential Building 2.67 344.66 Industrial Structures like, Workshop, Field 0.3 38.73 substation, etc. B Permanent Fencing of mine void and To be included in other dangerous area final mine closure Random rubble masonry of height 1.2 1.5 193.63 plan. meter including leveling up in cement concrete 1:6:12 in mud mortar C Grading of highwall slopes To be included in Levelling and grading of highwall slopes 1.77 228.49 final mine closure plan. D OB Dump Reclamation Handling/Dozing of OB Dump into mine 88.66 11444.92 71% for void and preparation of Internal dump for progressive and reclamation. 17.66% for final mine closure. Technical and Bio-reclamation including 0.4 51.64 Equal Weightage plantation and post care. throughout the life of the mine. E Landscaping Landscaping of the open space in 0.3 38.73 Equal Weightage leasehold area for improving its aesthetic throughout the life and eco value. of the mine. F Plantation Plantation over cleared area obtained 0.5 64.54 To be included in after dismantling. final mine closure plan. Plantation around the quarry area and in 0.2 25.82 Equal Weightage safety zone. throughout the life of the mine. Plantation over the external OB Dump 0.02 2.582 Equal Weightage throughout the life of the mine. G Post Closure Env Monitoring/Testing of For three years Parameters for three years. after mine closure Air Quality 0.22 28.40 Water Quality 0.2 25.82 H Entrepreneurship development 0.26 33.56 Equal Weightage (vocational/ skill development) Training throughout the life for sustainable income of affected of the mine. people. I Miscellaneous and other mitigative 2 258.18 Equal Weightage measures. throughout the life of the mine. J Post ClosureMan power cost for 0.8 103.27 To be included in supervision final mine closure plan. TOTAL 100% 12908.78

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Estimate of Proposed Escrow Fund The total area involved in proposed Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine is 1152.66 Ha. Out of this area, provision for mine closure plan of 21.61 ha land is already made in nearby Pauni OC mine. Hence, in approved Project Report, provision for mine closure plan has been made for 1131.05 ha land only. So the corpus based on August, 2009 rate is 67.863 crores @ Rs 6.0 Lakh /ha of project Area. The wholesale price Index in August, 2009 is 129.6 and the WPI for the month of March, 2015 available in the website of Office of Economic Adviser, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India is 176.1(provisional). So the current value of corpus for 2015-16 is Rs. 67.863*176.1/129.6 crores which comes to Rs.92.2120 crores. This corpus is to be divided by the life of mine which is 14 years in case of Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine (starting from the year when mining activity is started, i.e. 1st year till the end of the mine i.e. 14th year). The mine is proposed to start production from 2nd year (2016-17), however, the activities like consent of opening of mine and Escrow account opening will have to be completed in 1st year (2015-16). So dividing by 14 years, the annual corpus comes to Rs 6.5866 crores. The above annual corpus amount calculated for 1st yearwill be deposited in escrow a/c in 1st year of mine i.e. 2015-16. Thereafter in each subsequent year, the annual corpus amount will be deposited by escalation @ 5% per annum. Annual Corpus Fund to be Deposited in Escrow Account

Project Year Financial Year Amounts (Rs. ‘000) 1 2015-16 65866 2 2016-17 69159 3 2017-18 72617 4 2018-19 76248 5 2019-20 80060 6 2020-21 84063 7 2021-22 88266 8 2022-23 92680 9 2023-24 97314 10 2024-25 102179 11 2025-26 107288 12 2026-27 112653 13 2027-28 118285 14 2028-29 124200 Total Corpus Fund 1290878 Closure Cost per tonne Rs. 42.14/t

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CHAPTER- V ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES

Proposed project is a coal mining project which is a site specific activity, thus question of alternative does not arise.

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CHAPTER- VI ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME 6.1Environmental Monitoring A tentative environmental monitoring programme can be envisaged as per details given below: - Table 85 Tentative Environmental Monitoring Programme Sl. Items Parameters Frequency No. of Submission No Station . s

1. Ambient Air PM2.5, PM10,SO2, Every Fortnight as 4 Quarterly Report are Quality NOx & Fugitive per Environment to be submitted to Monitoring dust Protection SPCB & MoEFCC (Amendment), Rule 2000 & NAAQS, 2009 Heavy Metals (Hg, Atleast once in Six 4 Hald yearly Report As, Ni, Cd, Cr) months are to be submitted Analysis to SPCB & MoEFCC

2. Water Quality 1) 4 Parameters Every Fortnight 1 Monitoring viz. p H, Total Quarterly Report are Suspended Solids to be submitted to (TSS), Chemical SPCB & MoEFCC Oxygen Demand (COD) & Oil and Grease. Once in a Year 1 2) 25 Parameters 3. Noise Quality Noise Levels Every Fortnight 2 Quarterly Report are Monitoring to be submitted to SPCB & MoEFCC 4. Environmenta Annual Annually Report is to l Statement be submitted to SPCB before 30th September. 5. Ground Water Water Level & Water Level – In Buffer Quarterly Report are Level Quality Quarterly. Zone to be submitted to Monitoring & Parameters. Water Quality – Villages. SPCB & MoEFCC Quality Yearly. 6. Compliance All conditions both 1st June & Not Half yearly Report Report of EC Specific & General 1st December Applica are to be submitted Conditions. ble to MoEFCC

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CHAPTER- VII ADDITIONAL STUDIES 7.1Introduction:

Mining is a hazardous industry. There is risk to life and property associated with various mining and allied activities of the project. As such a detailed study has been carried out covering identification and assessment of risk, and recommendation of measures to prevent damage to life and property against such risks. They are discussed below.

7.2Public Consultation

To ascertain the concern of local affected and others who have a plausible stake in environmental impacts of the project / activity, public consultation has beenconducted on 01-12-18 for local affected persons.It was conducted successfully by MPCB under the chairmanship of ADM, Chandrapur at Manoranjan Kendra, Sasti colony, Near CGM office, WCL Ballarpur Area, Tahsil Rajura, District Chandrapur. The minutes of Public hearing has been issued by MPCB vide its letter no MPCB/SROC/2503/2018 dated 17th December, 2018. The copy of PH minutes is attached as Annexure-.

The public hearing was conducted as per ToR for increase in production cpapcity fron 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA and ML area from 316.30 ha to 1152.66 ha. The ML area of expansion proposal included forest land of 12.70 ha. Most of the villagers present at Public Hearing including Panchayat officials of nearby villages welcomed the expansion proposal. Following important issues related to socioeconomic and environment were raised during Public Hearing: 1. New approach road to the agriculture fields of nearby villagers 2. Water scarcity in nearby villages 3. Compensation to the farmers encroached land of state government revenue department. 4. Nallah Diversion and its impact over agriculture land. 5. Development of Nimni village as Model village. 6. Compensation to the PAF against land acquired for the project by December, 2018 7. Compensatory jobs to be provided earliest to eligible land loosers. 8. CSR work to be carried out in nearby villages. 9. Issues due to blasting

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10. Damage to the crop due to dust generated during to transportation of coal. 11. Due to overburden, the water enters in the nearby fields and damage crops. 12. Skill development programme for local youths from project affected nearby villages. 13. Medical camps to be organized on monthly basis. 14. Dust pollution in nearby villages. 15. Installation of continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations.

7.3Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan

The project report of Pauni-II Expansion OC has been drawn in conformity with the prevailing statutory provisions as per Mines Act 1952, CMR 2017 applicable for safety in Opencast Mines. However, the following matters related to safety during opencast operations have been given a special consideration. The bench height and width would be kept as per the Statute.The design, construction, dimensions and layoutof haul roads (including ramps) and of parapetwalls or embankments or berms, to be providedalong the edge of any road that exists above thelevel of surrounding area or of any spoil or coaldump, shall be as per the standards andparameters specified in a general order in writing, by the Chief Inspector as mentioned in regulation101 of Coal Mines Regulations 2017. Adequate care must be taken for proper construction and maintenance of haul road. Every heavy earth moving machinery used in opencast workings shall be provided with automatically operated fire detection and suppression device or system. However in case of trucks and dumpers of less than 35 tonne capacity used in opencast mines, it may be sufficient if sem-automatic type fire suppression system has been provided. The fencing should be erected round the quarry surface so that entry to unauthorized persons is checked. Necessary fund provision has been made for the same in Approved Project Report. 7.3.1 Safety from Inundation Lendi nala, Sakhri nala and some seasonal nalas are passing through proposed mine area of Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine. The HFL of these nalas are not known. In approved Project Report, if required, it is proposed to make a flood protection embankment 6m above HFL around the proposed mine wherever necessary. The top width of embankment is proposed as 20m. During rainy season regular inspection of embankment shall be done. All precautions as per CMR 126 shall be taken.

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7.3.2Safety from Fire and Spontaneous Heating No person shall deposit heated material or ashes on any opencast working. No person shall light a fire or permit a fire to be lighted in any OC working except by the permission in writing of the Manager and only for a special purpose specified therein. No coal shall be left exposed in coal benches more than its incubation period to avoid fire in seam due to spontaneous heating. Proper type of the extinguisher should be kept in each HEMM ready for use in case of emergency. In coal stock, coal shall be dispatched on the basis of first in first out. 7.3.3Slope Stability Proper care for stability of dump slope is required as proposed dumps are 90m above ground level. Slope stability studies should be done beforehand & its recommendation should be implemented. Also on dip side of quarry it is proposed to conduct studies for stability of quarry slope. Again side batter runs faults. These faults shall be knocked out at the floor of the coal seam to avoid any bench slope failure due to fault. It is suggested that following action may be taken to deal with slope stability problem: i) Vulnerable area may be identified and marked on quarry plan. ii) Observation of actual alignment of fault planes, its throw, joints, etc. may be recorded during the process of excavation. iii) Water drainage system may be properly implemented. Regular monitoring of tension cracks, horizontal and vertical movement of strata in critical area may be done. iv) Mine encounters lot of faults, whenever mine workings approaches to fault plane proper monitoring may be done. Efforts may be made to reduce load on fault plane. v) Water accumulation at dump top and toe is major cause of dump failure. Adequate drainage shall be maintained at top and toe of dump. 7.3.5 Haul Road Maintenance Haul road shall be constructed and maintained from time to time. It will be maintained by hiring agency. Safe distance between the haul road and the toe of the backfill shall be maintained. 7.3.6 Precautions From Blasting Special precautions will be taken while performing blasting operations to avoid danger from fly rock. Controlled blasting shall be practiced near built up area and near embankment to avoid any damage to them.

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7.3.7 Safety Aspects for Outsourcing / Hiring of HEMM Special precaution should be taken while employing contractual machine & labours in the mine. Before employing contractual workers to the mine proper vocational training should be imparted based on recommendations of various Safety Conference. Terms and conditions for deployment of contractual labours as well as machineries shall be fixed by management. Some of the major aspects are as follows: A) For persons :

i) Records in Form-B & Form-E shall be maintained.

ii) Records of VTC, driving license of operators shall be kept by

Operators and readily available for inspection by management.

iii) Salaries shall be distributed in front of management representative.

iv) No person shall be employed unless person holds VTC certificate and

Management is informed.

v) Adequate supervision shall be maintained by competent person.

vi) All persons employed in mine shall obey lawful instructions of mine

supervisors and officials.

B) For Machineries :

i) All the machineries to be deployed in mines should be passed by the management. ii) RTO certificate photo copies of all vehicles shall be submitted to management. iii) Daily welding, monitoring, inspection shall be done by contractor's mechanic as directed by management. iv) Machine manufacturers should be asked to give risk analysis. v) Records of daily maintenance breakdown repairs etc shall be maintained by contractor and shall be available for inspection by mine officials.

C) General :

i) No person/vehicle shall be deployed at any place other than authorized place. ii) All employees of contractors should obey lawful instruction of mine

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management. iii) Risk Management Plan by contractor of tipper and excavators may be made and implemented. iv) VTC trained Manpower shall only be deployed in the mine.

v) Restricted traffic & traffic control planning shall be done and implemented.

7.4Risk Management:

Ninth Conference on Safety in Mines recommended adopting Risk Management as a tool for development of appropriate health & safety management in Indian Mines.

The Safety Management System established by a mine must ensure all risk are identified and critical risks are controlled to ensure long term health and safety.

A Safety Management System should set the culture, framework and actions necessary to ensure that mining operations are carried out safely.

In order to turn these commonly agreed principles into an effective safety management system for the mine, the system may include the following elements:

 Health & Safety Policy of the company and the mine

 Roles and Responsibilities of all levels in the organization

 Specified competencies of staff

 Safety Committee, formation and role

 Method to identify and control high risk

 Forward Programme to ensure actions to control hazards are carried out

 Emergency preparedness to cope with a hazard if it should occur

 Monitoring processes for all identified hazards with or without residual risks

 Identification of trigger points and resultant actions if these are reached

 Safety clearance for new equipment, work methods and materials used

 Accidents Statistics collection, analysis & Actions.

 Reporting and record keeping requirements

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 Auditing and review process.

7.5 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) The project area has been taken in consideration for the quarry and OB dumping in view of minimizing impact on environment and local population. The total land requirement for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine is 1152.66 ha. Out of 327.41 ha land for Quarry-I, 21.61 ha land which is already acquired for Pauni OC has to be transferred to Pauni-II Expansion OC by boundary readjustment. Total agricultural land of 1050.99 ha and govt land of 89.6 ha is involved in the project. About 12.7 ha of forest land is also required for quarry-II.

Compensation will be paid to the families as per the R & R Policy of Coal India.

Rehabilitation will be based on CIL policies given below: Table 86 R & R Policy of Coal India Limited Category of Compensation and Rehabilitation entitlement option persons affected bythe Project i) Persons Provisions (including tribals All land owners with titles will receive monetary compensation cultivating land for the land acquired from them. The value of the land is under traditional determined on the basis of prevailing legal norms. In respect rights) from whom of tribals cultivating land under traditional rights, land is acquired authentication of land held under traditional rights by State Authorities will be necessary. In addition to above the following shall apply Land Compensation: - Land compensation shall be paid as per the provisions of the concerned Act or State Govt. notification. Where no notification of the State Govt. is available the concerned subsidiary Board may decide on the rate of compensation keeping in view the compensation provided by the neighbouring states. Authentication of land held un*der traditional rights by state authorities will be necessary. In addition to above Solatium will be paid as per provisions of the concerned Act / as imposed by the concerned state Govt. . Escalation of land compensation: - Escalation will be paid as per provisions of the concerned Act / as imposed by the concerned state Govt. or Escalation at the rate of 12% per annum for a maximum period of three years. Employment Provision;- Apart from payment of the land compensation employment may be given in the following manner:- The maximum total number of employment that may be provided to the land losers would be limited to the total no. of acres of land acquired divided by two. However, employment will be released in proportion to the land possessed.

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Category of Compensation and Rehabilitation entitlement option persons affected bythe Project For every two acres of land one employment may be considered. Subsidiaries of CIL may give an option to the land losers having less than two acres of land to club together their land to the extent of two acres and nominate one of the land losers in the groups or their dependent for employment under package deal or employment under descending order system by preparing the list of eligible land oustees in the descending order of land lost subject to the cut off equivalent to the total number of permissible employments or any other method with the approval of the respective Board of the subsidiary. The land loser must be domiciled resident / Mool Niwasi and the certificate to this effect shall be issued by the concerned State Authority. The modalities of offering employment shall be such as may be approved by the Board of the subsidiary companies as per the unique conditions of the subsidiary provided that The initial employment shall be given with pay of Category – I pay scale of NCWA with training period of 6 months. In the seniority list the seniority of the appointee should be reflected in the appropriate manner in order to keep the senior most as senior. The land loser trainees shall be posted as per requirement including underground duties. Lump sum Monetary Compensation:- All the land losers who are not eligible for employment as above shall be entitled to receive monetary compensation in lieu of employment at the rate of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Five lakhs) for each acre of land on pro-rata basis. Land losers who are offered employment as per principle specified in point no. ((i) B) above will have the option either to opt for employment or to forego employment and opt for monetary compensation at the rate of Rs. 5, 00,000/- (Five lakhs) for each acre of land on pro-rata basis with minimum of Rs. 50,000/- (Fifty thousand) provided that employment thus surrendered shall not be available for offer to any other person and stand lapsed from total sanctioned number of employments as specified in point No. ((I) B). The land losers who have clubbed their Package Deal can claim employment for only one land loser of the clubbed two acres of land and remaining land remaining land losers of the package can not claim either employment or monetary compensation in lieu of the land contributed by them. Annuity – All land losers who are entitled to get lump sum monetary compensation may opt for payment of compensation amount in the form of annuity made payable to the land losers monthly, annually or at such intervals (not less

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Category of Compensation and Rehabilitation entitlement option persons affected bythe Project than one year) as may be opted for by them. The annuity be paid for a maximum period extending to 60 years of age or the life of the project for which the land has been acquired, whichever is earlier. Note: -A person receiving a job foregoes all claims to above compensation and a person receiving above compensation foregoes all claim to employment. (ii) Person whose Compensation for homestead shall be paid as per the homestead is standard valuation method of the LA Act of the concerned acquired. State Govt. One time lump sum payment of Rs. 3, 00,000/- (Three lakhs) shall be paid in lieu of alternate House site. Assistance in designing Shifting Allowance compensation for construction of cattle shed. Monetary compensation for construction of work shed etc. The compensation shall be paid to displaced persons only after vacation and demolition of the homestead / work shed etc. Subsistence allowance:- Each affected displaced family will get subsistence allowance at the rate of 25 days (Minimum Agricultural Wage) per month for one year. (iii) The subsidiary will assist PAP to take up non farm self Sharecroppers, employment through petty contracts or formation of co- land lessees, operatives. If such co-operatives will not be entitled for tenants and day awarding work as per Manual for lack of experience, the said labourers. co-operative will be facilitated by awarding small jobs to acquire experience after relaxation of the provisions of the Manual pertaining to experience with the approval of the Subsidiary Boards. Subsequent jobs may be awarded after getting report of the timely completion / quality / of the awarded jobs from the concerned Department or contractors. Contractors will also be persuaded to give job to eligible PAPs on a preferential basis where feasible as per terms of contract. iv) Landless tribal, The subsidiary will assist PAP to establish non farm self Tribal dependent employment through the provision of infrastructure, petty on forest produce contracts or formation of co-operatives and encourage provisions of Jobs with contractors. Contractors will be persuaded to give job to eligible PAPs on a percentile basis, where feasible. In addition, the subsidiaries will shift the tribal community as a unit and provide facilities to meet the specific needs of the tribal community that will allow them to maintain their unique cultural identity. Tribal affected family will be given one time financial assistance of 500 days of MAW for loss of customary right or usages of forest produce. Loss of customary rights needs to be authenticated by the district authority.

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Category of Compensation and Rehabilitation entitlement option persons affected bythe Project -Tribal affected families resettled out of the district shall be given 25% higher rehabilitation and resettlement benefit.

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CHAPTER – VIII PROJECT BENEFITS 8.0 Project Benefits

The project will bridge the gap between demand & supply of power grade coal to the extent of its peak capacity. In addition benefits of the project on social sector in the surrounding can be summarized as below:-  Substantial employment in the project & indirect employment for business & trading, contractor, transportation, vehicle contractor, nursery development.  WCL takes up various infrastructural development works in the surrounding area covering the needs of the local community and the various works undertaken under CSR activities.  CSR work done by Ballarpur Area of WCL for previous three year is given in annexure-IVDevelopment of road thereby improving the communication.  Improvement in Power, Telephone (including Mobile) facility.  Improvement in Health Care facility & Educational facility.  Improvement in Market / Trade & Business.  The social infrastructure by way of cultural mixing of people of other states with local community glorifying “UNITY IN DIVERSITY”.  WCL as a responsible corporate organization in Central India is playing a significant role in developing the region around its mines in the States of Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra.

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CHAPTER – IX ENVIRONMENTAL COST – BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Ministry of Environment & Forests while issuing TOR has not specifically indicated for carrying out “Cost Benefit” Analysis, hence the same has not been carried out.

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CHAPTER – X ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 10.1 General Close monitoring of the environment and implementation of various protective measures discussed in the report forms an important part of EIA & EMP. In the earlier chapters the causes of various pollutions along with the preventive and mitigating measures have been discussed. In this chapter description of the administrative aspects of ensuring that mitigative measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored, after approval of the EIA is being discussed. 10.2 Monitoring Organisation To have a close watch on the environmental condition and implementation of the various measures suggested, a multi-disciplinary approach is essential for formation of Environment Management Cell / Department. WCL, has an Environment Deptt. headed by General Manager (Env.) at its HQ. The department provides necessary support that are required for environmental

management of various mining projects under the jurisdiction of the company. i. At area level, Area General Manager co-ordinates the activities of various disciplines in the area to render all necessary assistance at the implementing level i.e. the Project level. ii. Nodal Officer (Environment) of the area monitors all aspects of environment on behalf of the Area General Manager. He will also take suitable steps for generation of environmental data along with CMPDI team for its analysis and interpretations. iii. The work of plantation will be implemented through State Forest Deptt. iv. At project level, Sub Area Manager is responsible for land resource management. He is responsible for technical & biological reclamation as per the approved plan.

10.3 Functions of the Environment Management Cell /Department . To integrate environmental factors into business decisions. . To prepare time bound action plan for implementation of various provisions of Environment Management Plan, maintain a record of it and submit six monthly report to MoEF&CC. . To monitor in compliance with environmental regulations. . Continual improvement in environmental performance.

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. To follow proper documentation and monitoring procedures, for developing better environmental management systems at the mine. . To ensure systematic and routine housekeeping to reduce generation of pollution inside the mine. . To develop and maintain green belt in and around the mine. . To keep up with regulatory requirements and arrange for the necessary certificates or consents viz. air and water.

. To submit environmental statement to SPCB within stipulated time. Table 87 Organisation for Environment Management Sl. Measures/Actions Agency No 1. Environmental Control 1 Area General Manager, Ballarpur Area 2 Nodal Officer, (Environment), Ballarpur Area 3 SAM , Pauni-II Expansion OC 4 Staff Officer (Civil), Ballarpur Area 5 Environmental Cell (WCL H.Q.) 2. Environmental Monitoring 1 Chief General Manager, Ballarpur Area 2 Staff Officer (Civil), Ballarpur Area 3 Nodal Officer, (Environment), Ballarpur Area 4 SAM , Pauni-II Expansion OC 5 Environment Cell of WCL Headquarters 6 Environmental Laboratory of CMPDI, RI-IV 3. Reclamation 1 SAM , Pauni-II Expansion OC 2 Nodal Officer, (Environment), Ballarpur Area 3 Environmental Supervisor 10.3 Environmental Cost Projection a) Capital Requirement for Environmental Protection Measures : A capital provision of Rs 97.09 lakhs has been made against environment protection

and details are given in table below:

Table 88 Capital Requirement for Environmental Protection Measures Sl No. Particulars Amount (` Lakhs) 1 Base line Env. Data generation(as per new guidelines) 11.24 and scientific studies related to environment 2 Sedimentation pond for treatment of mine waste water 15.37 3 Effluent treatment plant for treatment of workshop effluent 10.25 4 Digital Mapping for land use plan 8.99 5 Installation of fixed type sprinklers for dust control 35.87 (including water reservoir, pump, pipeline etc.) 6 Plantation during First three year 15.37 TOTAL 97.09

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Revenue Cost Rs. 6.00/t of coal has been provided to absorb environmental related cost in the project.

CSR Cost

The fund for the CSR will be allocated based on 2% of the average net profit of the Company for the three immediate preceding financial years or Rs 2.00 per Tonne of Coal Production of the previous year whichever is higher.

It is felt that the above provisions are adequate to handle the pollution load. However, if need arises, necessary action along with provision of fund shall be accordingly taken.

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CHAPTER – XI SUMMARY & CONCLUSION 11.0 Introduction The proposed Pauni-II Expansion OC has been envisaged by expansion of Pauni-II OC in adjacent Pauni-III geological block which is located west of Pauni Extension Geological Block and forms the south-western most coal bearing area of eastern limb of Wardha Valley Coalfield. The area falls in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district of Maharashtra State. The Chandrapur district township is located at the distance of about 25 km from the block.

The EC for Pauni – II OC was accorded by MoEF&CC vide its letter no. J- 11015/71/2005 – IA.II (M) dated 02/02/2006 for 0.60 MTPA in a ML area of 316.30 ha based on the Project Report approved by WCL Board on 13/11/2003. This project is an ongoing project and excavation has been started from April, 2016.

The Stage – I FC for the 12.07 ha of forest land is yet to be secured and with all efforts, the formal Stage – I FC may take another 12 months.

Now considering the present position of the mine and the surged demand of power grade coal from WCL mines for the power plants of Maharashtra and as per the requirements of MoEF & CC (for project involving forest land but not having Stage – I FC in hand), a Mining Plan by excluding the Forest land and adjacent non-forest land (for maintaining mine geometry)(within the land for which ToR has been granted & PH completed) has been prepared as Phase – I for the expansion capacity (0.60 to 3.25 MTPA) and balance land area (316.30 ha to 1095.52 ha). The Mining Plan of Phase-I has been approvedby WCL board vide letter WCL/BD/SECTT/BM-281/2016/618 dated 29.09.2016

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The proposed arrangement of proceeding ahead with Phase – I (with the expansion capacity excluding the forest and adjacent non – forest) is an interim arrangement for a period of maximum 24 months (considering physical possession of forest land) and it will help the project to achieve considerable increase in production. 11.1.1 Location The proposed mine area falls in the Rajura tehsil of Chandrapur district of Maharashtra State. The Chandrapur district township is located at the distance of about 25 km from the mine. The area is free from village population, since no village exist within the proposed mine area. Waroda village is located in the north-west outside the block boundary and connected with all-weather metal road with Rajura tehsil.

The area of Pauni-II Expansion OC block is bounded by latitudes N 190 48’ 19” and 190 49’ 27” and Longitude E 790 13’ 48” and 790 16’ 13”. The block is covered in the survey of India Toposheet No.- 56 M/1 and 56 M/5. 11.1.2 Communication The approach to the area at present is via Sasti Colliery or Rajura, Mathra, Gauri, Pauni and Sasti villages by a fair weathered road, which is passing from north of the proposed mine leasehold boundary. Delhi-Madras Grand Chord Railway line passes through Ballarpur township which is located in the NE of the mine at a distance of about 10 km. Ballarshah Railway Station is located in the NE at about 10 km from the area.

11.1.3 Topography & Drainage: The entire area of the block is covered by agriculture land with black cotton soil. The altitude of the area ranges between 183.25 m and 200.29 m. few seasonal nallas are passing through the block and joining easterly flowing Pauni nala in the north, which ultimately joins Wardha River near Sasti village. The general slope of the area is from west to east. The main drainage of the area is controlled by the Wardha River which is flowing southerly and is located about 10 km east from the area.

Lendi nala is passing through coal bearing area of Quarry-II, which is proposed to be diverted as per route shown in Quarry and Surface Layout Plan. The proposed diverted

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length of Lendi nala is 1.50 km and proposed to meet in Sakhri nala. The seasonal nala are proposed to divert and meet in Lendi nala. Sakhri Nala is passing through coal bearing area of Quarry-I and Quarry-II, which is proposed to be diverted as per route shown in Quarry and Surface Layout Plan. The proposed diverted length of Sakhri nala is 2.00 km and proposed to meet in Pauni nala.

11.1.4 Climate & Rainfall The climate of the district can be classified as tropical hot climate with high range of temperature through out of year. Primarily there are two prominent seasons in the district - the very hot summer and moderate winter. The summer months are very hot and prolonged while winter is short and mild. The monsoon season starts immediately after summer till late September. The southwest monsoon bring lot of rainfall during rainy season. 11.2 Geomining Parameters The geo-mining parameters of the Pauni-II Expansion OC are tabulated below: Sl. Particulars Quarry-I Quarry-II Total No. (Phase – I) 1. Area of the Quarry a) On floor (ha) 26.60 128.66 155.26 b) On surface (ha) 63.45 210.34 273.79 2. Depth (m) [upto floor of bottom section] a) Initial 28-30m 27 27 b) Final 120m 200 200 3. Gradient of Seam 1 in 6 to 1 in 7 1 in 6 1 in 6 to 1 in 7 4. Average thickness of seams a) Top Section 10.72m – 10 10.95m b) Bottom Section 2.55m – 4.30m 4 5. Strike length (m) on floor of 400 2300 composite seam 6. Strike length (m) on surface 600 2650 7. Width on surface (m) [dip 1050 750(Avg) rise] 8. Width on floor (m) [dip rise] 825 750 (Avg)

9. GCV (kCal/kg) and Band of 4755 4830 4817 GCV ( G-9) (G-9) (G-9)

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10. Mineable Reserves (Mt) 5.18 22.05 27.23 (considering 5% mining losses) 11. Total OB (Mm3) including 31.90 149.49 181.39 access trench 12. Average stripping ratio (m3/t) 6.16 6.77 6.5 (Avg)

Type and Method of Mining Operations: Opencast Mining, Semi - mechanized (Shovel- Dumper Combination) is proposed. The Pauni-II Expansion OC mine has two quarries namely Quarry-I & Quarry-II. Backfilling of OB has been considered in Quarry-II as the geo-mining parameters permit simultaneous backfilling of OB. However, in Quarry-I backfilling of OB has not been proposed due to limited strike length and other geo-mining parameters. Quarry-I will be further extended in dipside in future. After final extraction of extended Quarry-I, the void of Quarry-I will be considered for backfilling of OB in future.

11.3 Description of Environment and Anticipated Impact The present scenario has been assessed by the data generated in post-monsoon season 2015-16 (Nov’15 to Jan’16) for the project. Summarised baseline data is provided below: 11.3.1 Micrometeorology Meteorological data collected at meteorological station representing the study area during the study period (1st November 2015 to 31st January 2016) reveals the following status: Wind Speed/Direction Generally, moderate to stronger winds prevailed throughout the season. Winds were moderate particularly during the morning hours. During the afternoon hours the winds were stronger. Wind speed readings were ranging from ≤0.5 m/sec to 3.9 m/sec. The seasonal average wind speed was observed to be 1.4 m/sec.

The analysis of wind pattern during the season showed that the predominant wind directions were from East, North East followed by north having frequencies 15.40%, 12.00% & 5.43% respectively. The calm conditions prevailed 46.29%. Temperature

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Temperature values ranged between 8.4OC to 38.9OC. The seasonal average temperature value during this period was found to be 24.2OC. Relative Humidity The daily average relative humidity values were in the range of 40.0 to 73.0%. The seasonal average humidity value was found to be 59.7%. Cloud Cover Mostly clear sky was predominant during the study period. Rainfall Total 9 mm rainfall was recorded during the study period. The average rainfall during the season was found to be 0.09 mm. 11.3.2 Ambient Air quality Baseline Data Summary of the observations made during the study period are as follows: Core Zone I – (SA - 1)

At this location, PM10 and PM2.5 concentration were observed in the range of 41.0 to 3 3 61.0µg/m and23.0to 34.0µg/m . SO2 and NOx concentration were in the range of 6.9 to 12.3 µg/m3 and 10.2 to 18.3 µg/m3 respectively.

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Hirapur Village (SA - 6)

11.3.3 Water quality To assess the water quality, Six locations are identified and samples (6 Nos.) were collected and analyzed for physico-chemical and heavy metal parameters. Bacterial examination was also carried out to find out the Coliform contamination (if any) at water sources. The water quality all the parameters are found to be well within the prescribed norms of, IS: 10500 – 1991 (permissible) and IS: 2296 - 1982. 11.3.4 Hydrogeological quality The average water levels fluctuations measured from the area in and around in year 2016 for Pauni-II Expansion OC are given below. Pre monsoon period Core Zone (within 3 km) 7.75 m to 10.2 m May-June’16 Buffer zone (within 10 2.96 m to 14.3 m km) Post monsoon period Core Zone 3.3 m to 7.62 m Oct-Nov’16 Buffer zone 0.1 m to 13.3 m 11.3.5 Noise levels Baseline data of Mean Leq noise levels at day time and night time was generated at six locations (two in core zone and four in buffer zone) for project. All noise levels values are found to be within the prescribed limits. 11.3.6 Land Use The total land requirement as per approved PR for Pauni-II Expansion OC Mine is 1152.66 ha out of which the land requirement for proposed Quarry-I and Quarry-II is 327.41 ha and 825.25 ha respectively. Out of 327.41 ha land for Quarry-I, 21.61 ha land which is already acquired for Pauni OC has to be transferred to Pauni-II Expansion OC by boundary readjustment. For economic evaluation, one time monetary compensation in lieu of employment (@ Rs. 5 lakh/Acre) for 50% of Tenancy land has been considered in approved Project Report.

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21.61 ha land is already acquired for nearby Pauni OC mine which will be transferred to Pauni-II Expansion OC mine by boundary adjustment. Total additional land required for Pauni-II Expansion OC mine is 1131.05 ha (1152.66-21.61). It is proposed to acquire above additional land in two phases i.e. Phase-I & Phase-II. Now as explained earlier, the Phase-I has been planned excluding forest land and adjoining non-forest land works out to be 1095.52 ha Table - Details of Land (Phase- I) Sl. Particulars Land (ha) No . Quarry-I Quarry-II Existing Land Additional Total Additional Total (acquired for Land land Land Land Pauni OC) 1) Tenancy 21.61 281.03 302.64 732.35 1034.99 land 2) Govt. land 0.00 24.77 24.77 35.76 60.53 3) Forest 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 land Total 21.61 305.80 327.41 768.11 1095.52

The land required for the project for various activities is as follows: Table 89 Land required during mining activities

Sl. No. Particulars Area (ha) 1. Quarry Area 295.35 2. External OB dump 249.97 3. External Temporary Top Soil Dumps 58.93 4. Infrastructure 10.00

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5. Area needed for rationalization 336.41 6. Area needed for blasting zone 200.00 7. Colony land (Hostel only) 2.00 Total Land 1152.66 Present Status :- Land acquired till March 2018 – 305.80 Ha Land under physical possession – 283.64 Ha Land compensation paid – Rs. 50.37 crores Employment provided – 182 nos Monetary Compensation – 20 nos Phase-I proposal excluding the forest land & adjoining non-forest land is in no way interfering with the current operations as per original approved mining plan as well as mine geometry. The works in the aforesaid excluded portion will be required at a latter dated (may be more than 5 years) Now in the Phase – I, due to the reasons mentioned earlier, the total land (except forest & adjoining non-forest land 57.14 ha) is 1095.52 ha. This Phase – I is an interim arrangement to seek EC for the expansion capacity and to operate the mine till forest clearance is secured. Once the Forest Clearance is secured, fresh application for dovetailing the balance land will be made and EC for the land as per the original approved PR for 1152.66 including 12.07 ha of forest land will be secured.The break – up of during Mining Land Use during phase – I will be as follows:- Table 90 Land required during mining activities

Sl. No. Particulars Area (ha) 1. Quarry Area 273.79 ha 2. External OB dump 244.9 ha 3. External Temporary Top Soil Dumps 58.93 4. Infrastructure 10.00 5. Area needed for rationalization 305.90 6. Area needed for blasting zone 200.00 7. Colony land (Hostel only) 2.00 Total Land 1095.52 As already explained, this Phase – I, is an interim arrangement and as such no change in the post mining land use pattern. Therefore, in Phase-I, the Mining Plan envisages an enhancement in capacity for 0.60 MTPA to 3.25 MTPA with increase in land area for 316.30 ha to 1095.52 ha. There is no forest land involved. These project parameters are within the ToR limits approved by MoEF & CC.

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11.3.7 Socio Economic: Positive impacts on socio-economic environment are expected due to creation of direct and indirect employment opportunities and development of infrastructure such as roads, schools, hospitals etc. 11.4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures To have a close watch on the environmental condition and implementation of various measures suggested, a multi- disciplinary approach is essential. 11.4.1 Air Quality: Prediction of fugitive dust level in the surrounding is carried out (for 24 hours average) with the help of computerized Fugitive Dispersion Model (FDM90121 by USEPA), based on Gaussian Plume formulation. The resultant values are within limits as per CPCB rules. Air Pollution Control Measures In order to mitigate the adverse impacts on ambient air, the following main control measures have been proposed and will be implemented during the actual operation of the mine. a) Water sprinkling on road, stockpiles by mobile tankers. b) Black topping of road. c) Covering of trucks carrying coal & avoiding overloading of trucks. d) Development of adequate green belt all along the coal transportation road on both sides will be done. e) Blasting will be done between shifts or during the rest interval when the minimum number of persons are present around the blast area. In order to quickly disperse the dust generated in blasting operations, blasting will be avoided when there is wind. Blasting will be avoided in the mornings and during cloudy situations. f) Optimize travel distances through appropriate site layout and design.

g) Vehicular emission of particulates, SO2, NOx, hydrocarbons can be minimized by proper training and maintenance of vehicles and other oil - operated equipment. h) Regular monitoring of ambient air quality as per CPCB rules for Coal Mines.

Plantation to Check Air Pollution Plantation will be under taken in the mine area as mitigative measure against air pollution, noise pollution and to increase the aesthetic value. The plantation will be developed at suitable places like overburden dump, along the road sides, unused land

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etc. to arrest dust generated due to various mining operations viz. quarrying, coal and OB transportation, OB dumping, CHP operation. About 350.0 ha of plantation will be carried out in undisturbed area as green belt. Total 769.40 Ha out of total 1152.66 Ha (66%) area will be planted till the end of mine life. 11.4.2 Water Quality Anticipated Impact Mining and its associated activities not only use a lot of water but also likely to affect the hydrological regime of the area. The major impact of deep and large mines is of natural groundwater table. Lowering of water table may result in reduced groundwater availability. Extraction of different minerals is known to lead to water pollution due to heavy metal, acid discharges and increased suspended solids. However effect of coal mining due to nearby mines of Ballarpur area on water is mainly observed as increase in suspended solids.

Salient controls measures to be taken to reduce water pollution are as follows: i) Industrial Effluent The waste-water from workshop and CHP, which normally remain laden with oil and grease, suspended and dissolved solids etc. will be treated in the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). Clear water coming out from the treatment plant will be taken into the closed water circuit and recycled for its reuse. All parameter of ETP waste discharge will be monitored regularly as per Env. (Protection) Amendment Rule, 2000.

ii) Mine Water

Most of the suspended particles will be settled in the sump located in the quarry and the supernatant water is pumped out to the sedimentation tank present on surface. This water is to be passed through sedimentation pond on surface, before being discharged in to natural drain or agricultural field.

iii) Surface Run-off

Adequate numbers of vegetation will be grown on the top surface and slopes of the dumps in order to arrest the erosion of soil and it will also reduce surface run-off, which helps averting siltation of natural water courses. Impact on Hydro-Geological Regime In the opencast mines, the different aquifers overlying the working coal seam would be contributing groundwater to the mine by gravity drainage since they are

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exposed/removed at the mine. The anticipated groundwater inflow to the mine is to the tune of 4332.00 m3/day(approx.). As such due to this pumping/gravity drainage, cone of depression would be formed. The shape and extent of the cone would depend on mainly hydraulic conductivity and specific yield of aquifers, mine depth & area etc. Generally steep drawdown cone would be formed in poor potential aquifers, thereby the influence area will be limited to small distance and reverse is established in respect of aquifers with high hydraulic conductivity The radius of mine influence area estimated for the Quarry-I & Quarry-IIis 356 m and 406 m respectively based on the above mentioned aquifer. The stage of ground water development in the buffer zone (10 km from the periphery of the core zone) of Pauni-II Expansion CO comes to about 29.69%.

Conservation Measures:

1. The mine discharge will be utilized to meet the mine’s domestic, dust suppression, firefighting and other industrial water needs.

2. The artificial recharge by water conservation structures in the outside mine influence areas will check water level lowering. The impact on ground water level is being minimized by artificial recharge by spreading of pumped out water, creation and filling of ponds with mine water and construction of rainwater harvesting structure.

3. After the cessation of mining, with copious rainfall and abundant groundwater recharge, the water levels will recoup and attain normalcy. Thus, the impact of mining on groundwater system may be considered as a temporary phenomenon. The old mine workings also behave as water pools and improves the resource availability in the area.

4. The discharged mine water would be available for the local people to utilize in irrigation and domestic use. Thereby the mine water will be a resource for many of the local villagers.

5. Monitoring of water quality of mine water discharge, local river/nala and domestic water (dug well/hand pumps) will be done under routine monitoring. On analyzing the field data if any area receiving the maximum impact, suitable controls measures will be adopted by the project authorities.

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11.4.3 Noise Quality In order to assess the existing ambient noise level in the surrounding of proposed project site, the baseline data generated for Pauni-II Expansion OC in Post-Monsson season 2015-16 is documented in chapter III of the EIA & EMP report and noise level values have been found to be within permissible limits. Noise Pollution Control Measures Monitoring of the noise control will be carried out on regular basis as per the Environment (Protection) Amendment Rule 2000. While planning for an effective noise attenuation measures, the concept of source, path and receiver has been considered. 11.4.4 Impact on Land and Land Reclamation Total area required for the project in phase-I is 1195.52 Ha. The land use in core zone is mainly agricultural land. So the major impact on land will degradation of agriculture land in the mining area.

The following activities have been proposed for reclamation of land. 1. Backfilling of the excavated area at the time of mine closure. 2. Levelling of the backfilled area and carpeting with the topsoil. 3. Creation of garland drains in order to arrest the silt load, due to erosion, to enter into natural watercourses during surface run-off. 4. Grass, legumes and different types of plants etc. will be planted on such reclaimed land in order to make it, as far as possible, conducive to agricultural growth. 5. Technical and biological reclamation of external OB dump and rehandling at the end of mine life. The density of trees will be around 2500 plants/Ha. 11.4.5 Rehabilitation& Resettlement The project does not require village rehabilitation, however total 1034.99 ha of tenancy land will acquired in Phase-I. Suitable compensation will be provided to the land loosers as per R & R policy of Coal India Limited and Maharashtra Government. 11.4.6 Progressive Mine Closure Plan The mine closure cost will cover the different mine closure activities for which a corpus fund will be created by opening an escrow account with the coal controller organization in nationalised bank. An amount @ Rs 6.00 lakhs per Ha of the project area will be deposited in this account for final mine closure. Progressive mine closure will be done with the fund provided in approved report. The financial provision for closure of Project Report of Pauni-II Expansion OC for the entire mine life comes out to

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be around Rs. 129.08 Crores (based on March, 2015 WPI @ Rs 6 lakh/ Ha and 5% escalation each year). 11.5 Environmental Monitoring Programme The Environmental Monitoring Programme will be carried out as per statutory requirements and detailed in the chapter – IV of the EIA report. Environment Management Cell WCL, has an Environment Deptt. headed by General Manager (Env.) at its HQ. The department provides necessary support that are required for environmental management of various mining projects under the jurisdiction of the company.At area level, Area General Manager co-ordinates the activities of various disciplines in the area to render all necessary assistance at the implementing level i.e. the Project level. Nodal Officer (Environment) of the area monitors all aspects of environment on behalf of the Area General Manager. He will also take suitable steps for generation of

environmental data along with CMPDI team for its analysis and interpretations. 11.6 Environmental Cost Projection A capital provision of Rs 97.09 lakhs has been made against environment protection. Rs. 6.00/t of coal has been provided to absorb environmental related cost in the project. 11.7 Provision for CSR Work The fund for the CSR will be allocated based on 2% of the average net profit of the Company for the three immediate preceding financial years or Rs 2.00 per Tonne of Coal Production of the previous year whichever is higher. 11.8Conclusion The mining sequence has been planned in a way to maximise internal dumping so that least area is required for external OB dumping. The project authorities need to follow the mitigation measures strictly as given in the EIA & EMP report. This will minimise the impact on environment. The Pauni-II Expansion OC may be granted environmental clearance so that the project can bridge the gap between demand and supply of coal in the country. EC compliance certificate against the existing EC conditions has been secured from Regional Office, MoEF & CC vide letter no 3-10/2006(env)/4731 dated 02-01-2019.

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CHAPTER-XII DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

12.1 Name of Consultant

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited. Briefly, it is called as ‘CMPDI’. Its registered corporate office is situated at Gondwana Place, Kanke Road, Ranchi – 834031, a capital city of Jharkhand State. It operates through seven strategically located Regional Institutes over six states territories of India as follows:- Sl. No. Institutes Dedicated to 1 Regional Institute-I Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (ECL) 2 Regional Institute-II Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. (BCCL) 3 Regional Institute-III Central Coalfields Ltd. (CCL) 4 Regional Institute-IV Western Coalfields Ltd. (WCL) 5 Regional Institute-V South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL) 6 Regional Institute-VI Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL) 7 Regional Institute-VII Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL)

Hqrs. Ranchi is committed to render services to NEC & Non-CIL clients and specialized assignments for both CIL & Non-CIL clients. CMPDI is accredited with National Accreditation Board for Education & Training (NABET) of Quality Council of India Certificate vide No. NABET/EIA/1720/RA 0092 valid till 01.10.2020 12.2 Brief Resume of the Consultants

12.2.1 Establishment Background Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (herein after called as CMPDI) is a planning & design division of Coal India Limited (herein after called as CIL) as per Memorandum of Association of the company. The CIL is a holding company since November 01, 1975, and the CMPDIL is one of its subsidiaries since then. It is under Ministry of Coal, Government of India.

12.2.2 Strength & Resources a) Manpower: CMPDI has total 3384 (as on 01.05.2018) manpower which includes 946 (as on 01.05.2018) multidisciplinary technical executive professionals who combine innovation and initiative to deliver faster and effective solutions in planning, implementation and management of projects.

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b) Resources: CMPDI is equipped with modern laboratory facilities for undertaking various analytical works to supplement its services. It has well equipped network of six environmental laboratories located in various coalfields to regularly monitor air, water and noise parameters. The central unit at Ranchi, Regional Institute-IV at Nagpur and Regional institute –V at Bilaspur is accredited with National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). Besides its own strength, CMPDI has access to the vast resources with its principal, CIL, India’s largest coal producer and a Maharatna Company. 12.2.3 Recognition CMPDI is recognized as preferred consultant by India and overseas clients, United Nation agencies and international financial institutions and the company is registered with 1. World Bank 2. Asian Development Bank 3. African Development Bank 4. United Nations Development Programme 12.2.4 Main Functional Area The main functional area of the CMPDI is to provide adequate and up-to-date planning, design and technological supports to the CIL and its coal producing subsidiaries to enable them to produce the planned quantity of coal efficiently and economically with due attention to safety, conservation, quality and environment. In addition to these, CMPDI also provides necessary consultancy for clients outside the CIL in India and abroad. The Integrated Management System (IMS) of CMPDI, Ranchi is certified under international standard – ISO-9001 and ISO -27001 by UKAS. Services covered under are as follows: 1. Consultancy in Mineral Exploration and Environmental Management. 2. Planning & Design in Mining, Civil & Architectural Engineering, Coal Preparation & Utilization, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Mining Electronics, Geomatics and Mine Construction. 3. Laboratory testing facilities for the above. 4. Technical & Management Training in Mineral & Mining Sector. 12.3 Nature of Consultancy Rendered CMPDI has been offering services in the fields enumerated in below table Sl. No. Services Offered 1 Exploration & Resource Evaluation 2 Mine Planning & Design Services

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3 Infrastructures Engineering 4 Environmental Services 5 Beneficiation Services 6 Management Services 7 Specialized Services 8 Laboratory Services 9 ITC in Mining 10 Research & Development

12.3.1 Exploration & Resource Evaluation New generation exploration technology coupled with skilled manpower has made CMPDI a twenty first century leader in mineral exploration, deposit modelling, resource evaluation, resource management, mining geology, hydro-geological & geophysical studies, engineering, geological investigations etc. To provide quality services, CMPDI is effectively utilizing technology like remote sensing, combination drilling (coring and non-coring), multi-probe geophysical borehole logging, seismic refraction survey etc. CMPDI has already undertaken over 500 integrated exploration projects in varying geological and terrain conditions.

12.3.2 Mine Planning & Design Services CMPDI is a premier consultant in open pit and underground mine planning & design in coal, lignite and other minerals. CMPDI uses advance and established software like MINEX for resource modelling; mine planning and scheduling of open cast and underground mine projects. It has helped its subsidiaries to achieve unprecedented growth from open cast mines in their organizations. Its experience in mechanized underground mining technology spans exploitation of coal seams from 1.00 m to 20 m thickness, at different gradients from flat to 750, with soft to extremely hard coal, liable to spontaneous heating and gassiness and under varying roof strata conditions. Services offered to be manifold and are enumerated briefly below:- Sl. No. Services Offered 1 Master planning of coalfield 2 Perspective planning 3 Conceptual engineering studies 4 Techno-economic feasibility studies 5 Detailed project reports 6 Detailed engineering with working drawings 7 Mine ventilation & transport planning 8 Operational planning 9 Mining plans for mining lease

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Sl. No. Services Offered 10 Mine capacity assessment 11 Performance analysis of equipment 12 Prediction of surface subsidence through numerical modelling software 13 Geophysical logging, Seismic survey, Resistivity Survey.

12.3.3 Infrastructure Engineering CMPDI provides engineering logistic or support services for development of infrastructure. It has developed multi-disciplinary engineering skills for implementing projects of various complexities. 12.3.4 Environmental Services CMPDI holds a position of eminence in the field of environmental planning, impact assessment, management and environmental engineering in coal and other sectors. It is the nodal agency for co-ordination and monitoring of ongoing environmental up-gradation schemes sanctioned by Ministry of Coal and Mines under the head “Environmental Measures and Subsidence Control”. It undertakes technical scrutiny of new proposals, visits to project sites and disbursement of funds to the implementing agencies. CMPDI is an NABET accredited consultant for EIA report preparation. It has been accredited for following sector (i) Mining of Minerals (ii) Thermal Power Plants (iii) Coal Washeries CMPDI has approved Functional Area Expert in the following functional Areas (i) Air Pollution Monitoring, Prevention and Control (ii) Water Pollution Monitoring, Prevention and Control (iii) Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (iv) Socio – Economic Aspects (v) Hydrology, Ground Water & Water Conservation (vi) Geology (vii) Meteorology, Air Quality Modelling and Prediction (viii) Noise and Vibration. (ix) Land Use. (x) Risk and Hazardous Waste Management. A few of the new areas in which CMPDI has diversified are environmental and hydrogeological studies for disposal of fly ash, development of air quality model, bio-treatment

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of industrial effluents, carrying capacity base development planning, watershed modelling, acid mine drainage(AMD) and rain water harvesting. Services offered with respect to environmental quality monitoring, engineering, management and planning are briefly given in following Table Sl. No. Sub-heads of Services rendered Services 1 Environmental Air quality Monitoring Water quality Noise level Soil quality Micro-meteorological studies Stack monitoring 2 Environmental Industrial/ Municipal effluent treatment Engineering and recycling plants Hazardous waste disposal site engineering Municipal effluent disposal site engineering 3 Natural resource Land use planning management Rain water harvesting Watershed management plans 4 Regional planning Regional environment management plans Regional environment status plans 5 Environment Environment assessment plans assessment plans 6 Special studies Review of existing mining and environment policies, legislations, standards and mechanisms for monitoring compliance, institutional strengthening for regulatory and counterpart institutions. Study of environmental problems and action plan for restoration of environmental quality. Mine closure planning

As fulfilling requirement of MoEF, CMPDI is accredited with National Accreditation Board for Education & Training (NABET) of Quality Council of India as 76th Re-Accreditation Committee Meeting for Re-Accreditation held on 13th January 2016. 12.3.5 Beneficiation Services CMPDI specializes in planning, design and construction of new washeries and modification of existing washeries for coal and mineral beneficiation. Services with respect to beneficiation offered to are given below

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Sl. No. Services Offered to for 1 Planning of coal and mineral beneficiation plants 2 Preparation of feasibility / project reports including macro level analysis, wash-ability studies, environmental impact assessment and techno-economic analysis. 3 Technical studies, performance evaluation and operation and maintenance related consultancy for existing washeries.

12.3.6 Management Services Management services enumerated below have been offered by CMPDI to different organizations or bodies. SN Sub-heads of Services Services rendered for 1 Coal Investment promotion Assistance to Government of India in identification Services and assessment of coal mining properties for investments through private sector participation. 2 Quality Management Consultancy for implementation, certification and Services maintenance of ISO 9001 Quality Management System and its industry specific translations, ISO 14001 Environment Management System and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Assurance System. 3 Human Resource Services Creating knowledge and skill based workforce, CMPDI through its Staff Training College (STC) imparts training to its clients’ personnel. Under UNDP, CMPDI has trained professionals from Nigeria, Sultanate of Oman and North Korea. Through its STC it has organized training programmes under five major categories such as (i) Technical, (ii) Managerial, (iii) Computer application, (iv) Quality Skills, (v) Quality System, etc. It has also organized and conducted off-campus training programmes with respect to Quality System at various subsidiaries of CIL.

CMPDI diversified into management system consultancy in 1998. While continuing to provide consultancy for ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), it made forays into consultancy for ISO 17025 (Testing and calibrating laboratories) and ISO-27001 (Information Security Management System) under consultancy scope as:  Creation of Management system  Providing training support  Implementation, certification and post certification support

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12.3.7 Specialized Services With a view to catering to specific requirements of clients, CMPDI has been providing field oriented specialized services to its clients. Descript services rendered under this category have been remote sensing, terrestrial survey, blasting, ventilation design & gas assessment in underground mines, energy audit and non-destructive testing. Main services rendered are described below SN Sub-heads of Services Services rendered in 1 Geomatics Geomatic services in mining sector ranging from topographical survey, baseline data generation and monitoring of land use / land cover for environmental management, water resource survey and coal mine fire mapping. It has also imparted expertise services in the field of remote sensing applications, terrain mapping, co-relation survey for underground mines, GPS / GIS survey, cartography and digital image processing. 2 Blasting Carrying out controlled blasting and ground vibration study, vibration monitoring, fragmentation improvement studies, random sampling & testing of explosives and accessories and performance evaluation of new explosives with sophisticated testing equipment, in both coal and non-coal sectors. 3 Non-destructive Testing Services for non-destructive testing of components (NDT) of machinery, installations and other structural elements have been provided at site during periodic maintenance to avoid accidental failure. 4 Ventilation and Gas CMPDI has been offering services for ventilation Survey monitoring, planning & design of ventilation system including gas assessment and testing for underground mines. 5 Energy Audit CMPDI is empanelled as an accredited energy auditor with Govt. of West Bengal and Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India. Over 130 reports on electrical and diesel energy conservation have been prepared. 6 Inspection services CMPDI has been rendering pre-dispatch third party inspection services for plants and equipment at the manufacturers’ workstations for materials procured by its clients. 7 Captive power plants Reports on optimum utilization, conceptual notes and tender documents

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12.3.8 Laboratory Services CMPDI has well equipped laboratories for carrying out investigations and analysis for Environmental parameters with NABL accreditation Apart from environment, geo-chemical, petrography coal washability and geo-mechanical properties, coal and lignite characterization, CMPDI has laboratories with highly skilled manpower and state of art equipment. The data generated by these laboratories form basis of characterization and grading of coal in exploration, mine feasibility reports, washery design and downstream utilization. Brief description of Laboratory Services rendered by CMPDI is given below:- SN Sub-heads of Services Services rendered in 1 Environment Laboratory CMPDI has very well equipped environment laboratories at its HQ as well as Regional Institutes. CMPDI (HQ) Environment Laboratory along with Environment Laboratories of RI-IV, Nagpur and RI-V, Bilaspur has been accredited with National Accreditation Board for Testing and calibration Laboratories (NABL) with conformance of ISO 17025:2005 vide certificate no. T-2969 dt. 24.05.2014. 2 Geo-chemical CMPDI has been rendering services like geo- Laboratory chemical analysis like proximate & ultimate analysis, GCV determination of coal and lignite and other special test through microprocessor based automatic calorimeter and analyser. 3 Petrographic Laboratory CMPDI has been carrying out evaluation for hydro carbons, oil shales and coal bed methane for coal coke and source rock through sophisticated microscopes, identifying mineral phases in coal, rocks and metal through X-Ray diffractometer, and micro-area analysis and cleat studies for CBM through Scanning Electron Microscope accredited by International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology (ICCP). 4 Mining Laboratory CMPDI has been determining physico- mechanical properties of rocks for design inputs for mine planning and other technical services and undertaking testing of roof supports and building materials for design support systems for underground workings. 5 Washery Laboratory CMPDI has been determining washability characteristics of coarse, small and fine coal and shattering & pulverized characteristics of coal for assistance in planning and design of coal beneficiation plants.

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12.3.9 IT Services in Mining CMPDI has been gearing up itself fully to meet challenges of IT sector requisite for mining industries as per IT implementation scheme with a view to revolutionizing mining industry and mining operations in coming years. IT services provided by CMPDI have been tabulated below Sl. No. Services Offered to for 1 Mine communication and mine safety systems 2 Establishing internet and internet facilities 3 Real time fleet management system for large OC mines using GIS & GPS. 4 Land information system using enterprise GIS. 12.3.10 R & D Services The Research & Development activities in coal and lignite are being administered through the Scientific Advisory Committee (SSRC) with Secretary (Coal) as its Chairman. The committee is entrusted with the task of planning, budgeting and overseeing the implementation of R & D programme in coal and lignite sector and also for application of research findings. And, CMPDI is the Nodal Agency to co-ordinate S & T / R & D activities in coal and lignite sectors and assist SSRC in areas mentioned herein after. Field oriented research projects including transfer and absorption of new technology concerning main areas of coal research have been as follows: 1. Production, productivity and safety. 2. Coal beneficiation and utilization. 3. Environment and Ecology.

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