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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.0 Introduction The proposed project is for mining of sand in the flood plains of river Sindh in tehsil Roun of in . These mines are located at distances 9.82 to 60.34 meter from the river bank. This integrated E.I.A. report has been prepared for three mines forming a cluster as distances between the boundaries of adjacent mines is less than 500 m, although all the mines will be worked independently. Code name of the proposed cluster is BCL-2. Total lease area of the cluster is 43.39 ha.

Table-1.1: Location of mines included in the cluster, mine lease areas and capacities

SN Mine name Village Khasra Mine lease Capacity Nos. area (ha.) (m3/pa.) 1 40- Kondh Ki Madiyan-“A” Kondh 1 16.120 161200 2 41- Kondh Ki Madiyan-“B” Kondh 274 13.340 133400 3 42- Kondh Ki Madiyan-“C” Kondh 500 13.930 59580 Total 43.39 0 354180 M 3

1.1 Project category : ‘B1’

1.2 Type of mining Manual surface mining of sand from the flood plain of river Sindh. No in-stream mining is proposed.

1.3 Project proponent and lease period The proposed mine lease area has been given on lease to Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation, a public sector undertaking (P.S.U.) by the Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Deptt of Mining, for mining of sand. The lease period is from 22.09.2010 to 21.09.2020. The lessee has, in turn, sub-leased the mining lease area to M/s Prime Vision Industries Pvt. Ltd, P-4, Lal Bahadur Nagar, Durgapura, Jaipur (Rajasthan) and M/s Esteem Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd, P-4, Lal Bahadur Nagar, Durgapura, Jaipur (Rajasthan) for a period of 5 years. The above sub-lessee will carry out sand excavation from the mines after getting environmental clearance.

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2.0 Project description Salient features about the project

(i) Latitude : From 26 022’4.923” to 26 023’2.915”N (ii) Longitude : From 78 049’13.498” to 78 050’8.300”E (iii) Elevation : From 122 to 131 m above msl (iv) Survey of Toposheet Nos: 54J15 & 54J11 (v) Nearest town : Roun (vi) Nearest railway station : Bhind (vii) Nearest airport : (viii) Nearest highway : S.H.-2

2.1 Mineable area, working depth and mineable reserve

Table 2.1 Mineable area, working depth and mineable reserve S. Mine name Area in Mineral Average Mineable No. sq.m. Reserve working reserve m 3 (As per depth below mine plan ground level m3) (m) 1 Kondh Ki 90000* 2,10,000 2.5 2,25,000 Madiyan-A 2 Kondh Ki 75,000* 1,60,000 2.5 1,98,750 Madiyan-B 3 Kondh Ki 45000* 65,000 1.5 1,26,000 Madiyan-C Total 2,10,000 4,35,000 5,76,750

2.2 Mining sequence and life of the mines The whole mineable area in a mine will be divided into five equi-productive sectors laid out along the river bank in the direction of water flow in the river. Sand extraction will be done sequentially and only in one sector at a time. In the first phase, extraction is proposed to be done only up to a depth of one meter and when all the five sectors are worked, the second phase of extraction will start and in this phase also, extraction up to another one meter of depth will be carried out. In the third phase, extraction up to the remaining working depth will be done. The total working depth of all the three phases will not exceed 3 meters or the depth of water table, whichever is less. Sequential extraction of sand in phases will facilitate construction of extraction path inside the mine lease area or reaching the transport vehicles up to the temporary dumping point made in the non-working areas.

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2.3 Excavation, dumping and transportation Excavation will be done manually. Depth of excavation will be restricted to 3m below ground level or the ground water table, whichever is less. If the rate of replenishment is not found keeping pace with the expected rate, the working depth will be accordingly reduced. The excavated material (sand) may have to be dumped for a short period within the mine lease area itself in a non-working block. Dumpers will be used for dumping. Transportation of sand will be done by dumpers/trucks/tractor trolleys. Excavation will be done only in open season and during day light hours. Leaving monsoon season when the mining and other related activities will remain suspended, average number of working days in a year has been taken as 280. Thus, on an average, about 2277 tons of sand will be produced in a day from the proposed cluster. The capacity of transport vehicles will also vary with the type of vehicles used. However, for the sake of simplification, the average capacity of transport vehicle may be taken as 20 tons. At this rate, average number of trucks likely to be engaged per day works out to about 114. Thus 114 to 120 trucks are likely to be engaged daily in sand transportation.

2.4 Water requirement and supply Total 82.36 KLD water will be required for dust suppression, toilet, and watering of plants and other purposes which will be drawn from itself which is a perennial river with sufficient flow of water throughout the year. Total 1.64 KLD water will be required for drinking by mine workers which will be brought from the handpumps/wells/tubewells located in nearby villages with prior permission of and payment to the owner/owners.

2.5 Manpower requirement and supply Manpower requirement for operation of the mines in the cluster is estimated as: supervisory (03), skilled (04), semi-skilled (04) and unskilled (316). It does not include the manpower to be engaged in transportation as the transportation will be arranged by the purchasers themselves. Since many local villagers already have previous experience of working in mines, there appears to be no problem in supply of the required manpower.

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2.6 Infrastructure No permanent building or new road will be constructed. Only temporary day-rest shelter, portable toilet and maintenance of kuchha road of approx. length 7.7 km joining the project site with the nearby tar road, village bypass road about 1 km bypassing the village Piparaich is proposed to be constructed for transportation of sand. These temporary infrastructures will be dismantled after the lease period is over.

2.7 Capital cost estimates Capital cost estimates for the different mines in the cluster BCL-2 are given in Table 2.2 Table-2.2: Capital costs for different mines in the cluster BCL-2 S.N Particulars Qty. Rate Capital cost ) (in Rs.) (Rs. In lakhs) Kondh Ki Madiyan -A 1. Prepration of EIA/EMP 16.120 ha Rs. 38,292 per ha 6.17 2. Construction of Bypass Road 0.455 Km Rs 1,00,000 0.46 Total 6.6 3 Kondh Ki Madiyan -B Prepration of EIA/EMP 13.340 ha Rs. 38,292 per ha 5.10 Construction of Bypass Road 0.377 Km Rs 1,00,000 0.38 Total 5.48 Kondh Ki Madiyan -C Prepration of EIA/EMP 13.930 ha Rs. 38,292 per ha 5.33 Construction of Bypass Road 0.168 Km Rs 1,00,000 0.17 Total 5.50 Grand Total 17.6 1

2.8 Recurring costs Item wise recurring costs per annum for different mines in the cluster have been estimated and are given in Table 2.3 to 2.5 for for Kondh Ki Madiyan -‘A’, Kondh Ki Madiyan -‘B’ and Kondh Ki Madiyan -‘C’ mines, respectively.

Table-2.3: Item wise recurring cost per annum for Kondh Ki Madiyan-A mine Sr. Item of expenditure Rate Qty. Amount No. (in Rs.) (Rs. in Lakh) 1. Base price 151.985 per M 3 161200 M3 245.00 2. Royalty 100 per M 3 161200 M3 161.20 3. Mining cess 35 per M 3 161200 M3 56.42 4. Excavation & dumping cost 60 per M 3 161200 M3 96.72 5. Dust suppression 1500 Per day 280 days 4.20 6. Wages of supervisory staff 40,000 PM 10 months 4.00 7. Maintenance of existing kuchha 50,000 3.978 km 1.99 road and prepared bypass road for per km transportation 8. Other expenses LS 1.00 Total 570.53

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Table-2.4: Item wise recurring costs for Kondh Ki Madiyan-B mine Sr. Item of expenditure Rate Qty. Amount No. (in Rs.) (Rs. in Lakh) 1. Base price 138.493 per M 3 133400M 3 184.74 2. Royalty 100 per M 3 133400M 3 133.40 3. Mining cess 35 per M 3 133400M 3 46.69 4. Excavation & dumping cost 60 per M 3 133400M 3 80.04 5. Dust Supression 1500 280 4.20 6. Maintenance of existing kuchha 50,000 3.293 km 1.64 road and prepared bypass road per km for transportation 7. Wages of supervisory staff 25000 10 month 2.50 per month 8. Other expenses LS 1.00 Total 454.21

Table-2.5: Item wise recurring costs for Kondh Ki Madiyan-C mine Sr. Item of expenditure Rate Qty. Amount No. (In Rs.) (Rs. in Lakh) 1. Base price 245.846 per M 3 59580 M 3 146.47 2. Royalty 100 per M 3 59580 M3 59.58 3. Mining cess 35 per M 3 59580M 3 20.85 4. Excavation & dumping cost 60 per M 3 59580 35.74 5. Dust Supression 1500 280 4.2 0 6. Wages of supervisory staff 25000 10 month 2.50 per month 7. Maintenance of existing kuchha 50,000 1.470 km 0.74 road and prepared bypass road per km for transportation 8. Other expenses LS 1.00 Total 271.08

2.9 Annual financial returns Annual financial returns for different mines in the cluster are given in Table-2.6

Table-2.6: Mine-wise annual financial returns Sr.No. Name of mine Annual Rate Pit mouth value production (Rs.per M 3) (Rs. In Lakhs) (M 3) 1. Kondh Ki Madiyan -‘A’ 161200 600 967.20 2. Kondh Ki Madiyan -‘B’ 133400 600 800.40 3. Kondh Ki Madiyan -‘C’ 59580 600 357.48 Total 2125.08

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2.10 Cost benefit analysis

Cost, returns and net profit for different mines in the cluster BCL-2 are shown in Table 2.7. Table-2.7: Cost, returns and net profit for different mine Sr. No Mine Nme Rs. In Lakhs Costs Return Net Profit 1 Kondh Ki Madiyan -‘A’ 2859.28 4836.00 1976.72 2 Kondh Ki Madiyan -‘B’ 2276.53 4002.00 1725.47 3 Kondh Ki Madiyan -‘C’ 1360.50 1787.40 426.90 Total 6496.70 1062.54 41 29.09

3.0 Baseline environmental status 3.1 Study area The baseline environmental status was assessed in the core zones (mine lease areas of individual mines forming the cluster) and the combined buffer or impact zone of the cluster (within 10 kms from the mine boundaries).

3.2 Environmental setting of the impact zone (i) Forests/wildlife protected areas/biosphere reserve/eco-sensitive zone There is no wildlife protected area, bio-sphere reserve or eco-sensitive zone in the impact area. The nearest forest area from the proposed cluster is located at a distance varying from 2.7 km to 3.7 km. Forest area of compartments P-1(part), 2 & 3 (part), P-1(part), 3 (part), 4, 5, 6(part), 7(part),10 (part), 11,12 and13 (part) of Range of Forest Division lie in the impact zone. The forest is a tropical dry deciduous mixed forest and tropical thorny scrub forest of denstity varying between 0.2 to 0.4. General site quality of the forests is V with some patches of site quality IVB.

(ii) Major water bodies There is no major water-body in the impact zone, other than the river Sindh itself.

(iii) Seismic sensitivity of the area Bhind district lies in seismic zone II which is a low seismic sensitivity zone.

(iv) Places of archaeological/tourism/religious importance There is no place of archaeological, tourism or religious importance in the impact zone

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(v) Defence installation There is no defence installation in the impact zone

(vi) Other mines There is no other mine in the impact zone of the proposed cluster

3.3 Land environment

3.3.1 Legal status and present land use of mine lease areas All the mine lease areas are govt.-owned revenue lands and are presently under no other land use such as cultivation. Also, there is no forest land involved.

3.3.2 Land use and land cover Total area of the buffer or impact zone is 36507.82 ha. The area presently under different land uses as per the LULC map prepared by interpretation of satellite imageries is, as given below –

(i) Agriculture 14900.60 ha.

(ii) Forest cover 1624.15 ha.

(iii) Settlements 3350.07 ha.

(iv) Water bodies 24.77 ha.

(v) Open land 12568.55 ha.

(vi) Barren land 3059.73 ha.

(v) River bed 979.95 ha.

Total 36507.82 ha

3.3.3 Geology formation of rocks.

3.3.4 Soils Deep alluvial soil of yellowish-brown color and sandy loam texture.

3.3.5 Cropping pattern Main crops in rabi season are wheat and mustard, whereas main kharif crops are sorghum and pearl millet.

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4.0 Air environment 4.1 Climate The area falls in semi-arid zone with average annual rainfall as 754.40 mm. Average normal maximum temperature in the month of May is 42 oC, although it sometimes reaches as high as 48 oC.

4.2 Ambient air quality Concentrations of various pollutants in the atmosphere inside the impact zone are given in T able 4.1 . Table 4.1: Ambient air quality parameters Parameter Unit Maximum Minimum 3 PM 10 µg/m 36.7 20.6 3 PM 2.5 µg/m 16.4 8.6 3 SO 2 µg/m <5 <5 3 NO x µg/m 8.2 <5 CO mg/m 3 <0.1

From these figures, it is obvious that the major pollutant is dust which is

reflected in PM 10 and PM 2.5 concentrations. However, these are within the permissible CPCB limits of 100 and 60 µg/m 3, respectively. Concentrations of

pollutant gases viz. SO 2 , NO x and CO are quite negligible.

4.3 Wind velocity Wind velocity in the month of March-April was found to vary from 1.6 to 1.8 meters/sec prominent wind directions are NW and W.

5.0 Water environment 5.1 Surface water The mines are located in the flood plain of river Sindh which is a perennial river having sufficient water flow throughout the year.

5.2 Surface water quality Surface water quality parameters are found to be within permissible limits. However, it is not fit for drinking due to un-agreeable test and presence of microbial load.

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5.3 Ground water The study area is a drought prone zone and water scarcity is a major issue, especially during summer season. Depth of water table was found to be between 127 ft to 200 ft in the impact zone.

5.4 Ground water quality Ground water quality was found to be satisfactory according to the test results of water sample collected.

6.0 Noise environment Ambient noise level varies between 44 to 54 db.

7.0 Biological environment There is hardly any vegetation in the core zones of the cluster except few stunted and lopped trees of Babul , Kardhai and Prosopis at the periphery and weeds and grasses. The main species in the forest of impact zone are Prosopis juliflora, Capparis zeylanica, Acacia catechu, Anogeissus pendula, Zizyphus mauritiana, Balanites aegyptica and Tephrosia purpurea. 34 species of terrestrial fauna, 68 species of avifauna and 16 species of aquatic fauna have been reported in the forestry working plan. No rare, endangered, threatened or endemic species of flora or fauna have been reported. Wild boars and blue bulls frequently raid and damage agricultural crops. No breeding or hibernating site of any wild life was observed near the sand mining area.

8.0 Socio-economic environment The study area includes 53 villages in Kondh, Goram, Ajeeta of Roun tehsil and , , and Lahar tehsils of Bhind district and Seondha tehsil of within 10 kms from the mine boundaries as per majuli maps of the respective tehsils.

9.0 Anticipated impacts and mitigation measures The summary of anticipated environmental impacts due to the proposed project and mitigation measures are given below in Table – 9.1

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Table 9.1: Summary of anticipated environmental impacts Impacts Mitigation measures Land environment

1. Creation of temporary pits after excavation 1. Regular monitoring of sand replenishment of sand. These pits will be filled by natural in mined pits and reduction of working process of replenishment in due course of depth if replenishment rate is found time. inadequate.

2. No Impact on topography, drainage 2. No excavation within a distance of 30m pattern, soil quality, or agriculture is from the river bank. anticipated.

3. Very little possibility of soil 3. Factor of slope stability to be taken into erosion/subsidence as working depth will consideration while excavating sand from be confined to only 3 m. below ground the pit. level.

4. Some adverse visual impact due to 4. Tree planting along the approach road to formation of the mining pits. minimize adverse visual impact. Air environment

1. Since the mining will be done without 1. Regular sprinkling of water on haul roads blasting, dust generation during for dust suppression. excavation will be insignificant. However, there will be some deterioration in air 2. Compaction of haul roads. quality as a result of generation of dust during loading and transportation. 3. Planting on both sides of haul roads. 2. Air-borne dust particles may cause diseases of respiratory system. 4. If sand is dry, water will be sprayed over it 3. Emission of smoke and other harmful to make it wet. gases from transport vehicles may deteriorate air quality 5. Transport vehicles will be covered with tarpaulin.

6. Regular maintenance of vehicles.

7. Regular maintenance of roads-fortnightly scraping of road surface. Water environment

1. No adverse impact on ground water 1. Use of temporary partable toilets at the regime is anticipated as there is no project site. proposal of stream bed mining or diversion of any stream and the depth of mining is to 2. No mining activity during rainy season. be restricted to 3m bgl or the ground water table, whichever is less. 3. Periodic monitoring of water quality. 2. The water withdrawal is estimated to be only 81.25 KLD from the river and 1.68 KLD from the nearby ground water sources. Since the river has sufficient water flow throughout the year and there is not much ground water withdrawal, the impact of water withdrawal will also be

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Impacts Mitigation measures insignificant. 3. No impact on the quality of surface/ground water due to discharge from mining, habitations and leachates from solid waste dumps, etc is anticipated as there will be no dischare from mining. Mining will be done during day time by local workers. So, there will be no new habitation. Leachate from temporary sand dumps does not contain any toxic substance. Noise environment 1. Generation of noise & vibrations from the 1. Regular maintenance of vehicles and transport vehicles may cause some impact machines. on the health of workers 2. Plantation along approach roads.

3. Regular health check up.

4. Regular maintenance of smoke silencers.

5. Creation of awareness among truck drives not to unnecessarily blow loud horns.

6. Periodic monitoring of noise levels Biological environment 1. No adverse impact on forest resources The following green areas are proposed and economically or medicinally important to be developed: plant species is anticipated. There is no- a) Road side plantation over a length of 7.7 threat to terrestrial or aquatic fauna, km. on both sides of the existing road biodiversity or wild life. However, there (including approach road) to be used in may be some retardation in growth of transportation of sand. plants due to deposition of dust on foliage. b) Planting over a length of 3.19 km. along Dust generated during transportation of the river side above highest flood level. sand may cause some harm to people and animals. c) Free distribution of 4339 nos. of saplings to villagers/institutions in Kondh and nearby villages like Ajeeta and Goram for planting on field bunds & homesteads and community premises. d) Rehabilitation of 43.39 ha of degraded forest in the impact zone. Socio-economic environment 1. Direct employment to about 337 persons 1. Engagement of locally available workers in mining and other related activities and on priority. indirect employment to hundreds of people. 2. Organization of regular health check-up camps for workers and villagers four times 2. Improvement in economic status due to in a year. increase in income.

3. Some health implications on the workers engaged in mining and other related activities due to noise and air pollution.

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10 Environmental monitoring programme 10.1 Soil Soil samples will be collected from strategic locations once in a year and got tested for physico-chemical properties.

10.2 Water Depth of water table will be measured twice in a year. Surface and ground water samples will be collected once in a year and got tested / analyzed for their physico-chemical and micro-biological properties.

10.3 Air Air quality monitoring will be carried out as per the norms of CPCB.

10.4 Noise Noise levels will be recorded as per CPCB norms at the designated three locations.

10.5 Health and sanitation Health check up camps will be organized quarterly. Clean drinking water and toilet facility will be provided to workers.

10.6 Mitigation measures

Regular monitoring of the implementation of mitigation measures will be done.

10.7 Replenishment of sand Monitoring of the rate of replenishment will be done annually, immediately after the monsoon season.

10.8 Survival and growth of plantations Plantations raised will be monitored for the survival and growth of plants. Measurements will be made twice in a year in the months of November and May.

10.9 Safety measures 10.9.1 Safety measures to prevent accidents during mining • Sand excavation will not be done below the ground water table.

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• Notices warning inadvertent entry of persons will be displayed at conspicuous places, particularly near mine entry. • Danger signs will be displayed near the excavation sites.

10.9.2 Safety measures to prevent accidents during dumping, loading and transportation

1. Sand dump will not be made of very steep slope. It will be with proper angle of repose.

2. Loading should be done from one side of the truck only.

3. Opening of the side covers of the loading truck should be done carefully and with warning to prevent injury to the loaders.

4. Loading operation will be done during day time only.

5. Over loading will be strictly banned to avoid spillage of sand on the roads.

6. The truck will be covered with tarpaulin to prevent any spillage.

7. No person will be permitted to enter into area where reversing of truck takes place. Stopper will be posted to guide reversing.

8. The transport vehicles must be maintained in good repairs and thoroughly checked at least once in a week.

9. Speed breakers will be constructed at strategic places to prevent over speeding.

10. The truck drivers must have proper and valid driving license.

10.9.3 Safety measures to prevent incidents during inundation/flooding All mining/transportation operations will remain suspended during monsoon months.

10.9.4 Measures to mitigate occupational health risks 1. Personal protective equipments (PPEs) like dust masks, etc., will be provided for use by the workers

2. First aid kits will be kept at the mine sites.

3. Day-rest shelters with amenities like resting, drinking water and toilet facilities, will be provided for mine workers.

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4. All workers will be subjected to medical examination both at the time of appointment and subsequently, at half-yearly intervals by organizing health camps.

5. Dust will be suppressed by water spraying.

6. Rigorous activities will be avoided in hot weather.

7. At noisy working activity, exposure time will be minimized.

8. Telephone numbers of hospitals / doctors / call centre for ambulances will be displayed on notice board at the mine sites for emergencies.

10.10 Project benefits Production of sand will facilitate infrastructure development, creation of new employment opportunities, enhancement of income and alleviation of poverty. It will also result in annual revenue generation to the tune of approx. Rs. 3.54 crores as royalty to the state government. Legalized sand mining will help in the prevention of illegal mining and loss of revenue. The proposed planting on both sides of the approach road/village road and free distribution of seedlings to the villagers for planting on their field bunds/homesteads will contribute to the enhancement of green cover. Organization of free health check up camps for mine workers and villagers will help in preventing and controlling diseases, thereby improving their general health status. Monitoring of ground and surface water for water quality as proposed in the project will help in early detection of any deterioration of water quality and in preventing the spread of water-borne diseases.

11.0 Environmental management plan A comprehensive environmental management plan (EMP) has been prepared for mitigation of likely adverse impacts of the project, compliance of environmental regulations and also for the overall improvement in the physical and socio- economic environment of the area.

11.1 Environmental Management Plan for different mines Physical targets and financial outlay of different activities proposed to be undertaken in different mines are given in Table 11.1.

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Table-11.1: Physical targets and financial outlay of different activities proposed to be undertaken in different mines.

S.N. Activity Unit Cost norm Kondh Ki Madiyan-A Kondh Ki Madiyan-B Kondh Ki Madiyan-C Physical Financial Physical Financial Physical Financial (in Rs. ) (in Rs. ) (in Rs. ) 1 Dust suppression Days @ Rs. 1500 1400 2100000 1400 2100000 1400 2100000 per day 2 Distribution of Nos. @ Rs. 15/- 1610 24150 1335 20025 1395 20925 saplings per plant 3 Road side No. of @ Rs. 320/- 2818 896000 2339 748480 1042 333440 plantation plants per plant 4 River bank side Nos. @ Rs. 320/- 580 185600 480 153600 21 5 68800 plantation per plant 5 Rehabilitation of Ha @ Rs. 8000/- 16.12 128800 13.34 106400 13.93 111200 degraded forest per ha 6 Organization of Nos. @ Rs. 5 125000 5 125000 5 125000 trainings to mine 25000/- per workers training 7 Organization of Nos @ Rs. 5 125000 5 125000 5 125000 trainings to 25000/- per vehicle drivers training 8 Demarcation of Nos @ Rs. 10,000 1 10000 1 10000 1 10000 mine areas and per mine erection of boundary pillars 9 Maintenance of Nos @ Rs. 2500 4 10000 4 10000 4 10000 boundary pillars per year per mine 10 Provision of face Nos. @ Rs 100 per 745 74 500 610 61000 280 23500 masks person 11 Provision of first Nos. @ Rs. 1000 5 5000 5 5000 5 1000 aid box per box 12 Provision of filter Nos. @ 10,000 per 1 10000 1 10000 1 10000 at each mining unit site for drinking water 13 Maintenance of Nos. @ 1000 per 4 4000 4 4000 4 4000 drinking water unit filter 14 Provision of Nos. @ 10,000 per 2 20000 2 20000 2 20000 portable toilets unit 15 Construction of Nos. @ 20,000 per 1 20000 1 20000 1 20000 temporary day- unit rest shelter 16 Maintenance of Nos. @ Rs. 45/- 13526 611820 11252 506340 5028 226260 plants per plant per year 17 Monitoring of Nos @ Rs. 2/- per 33990 67980 28130 56264 12570 25140 survival and plant per year growth of plants (twice in a year) 18 Measurement of Nos. @ Rs. 500/- 30 15000 30 30000 30 15000 depth of ground per water table (Twice measurement in a year at three sources) 19 Collection and Nos. @ Rs. 3000/- 15 45000 15 45000 15 45000 analysis of soil per sample (once in a year at three places)

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20 Collection and Nos @ Rs. 3000/- 30 90000 30 90000 30 90000 analysis of per sample surface/ground water samples (once in a year at six places) 21 Monitoring of Nos @ Rs. 2,000/- 40 80000 40 80000 40 80000 ambient air per station quality/ noise per levels (once in a measurement year at eight places) 22 Organization of Nos @ Rs. 20 500000 20 500000 20 500000 health check up 25,000/- per camps for mine camp workers 23 Maintenance of Nos @ Rs. 10,000 5 50000 5 40000 5 50000 day-rest shelter & per unit portable toilet Total 5203610 4866109 4014269

12.0 Corporate social responsibility (CSR) 12.1 Schemes The sub-lessee of the three mines included in the cluster undertakes the responsibility of the following development schemes in the adjoining villages Dhour, Badettar and Neemdanda as a goodwill gesture:

Promotion of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Under this scheme, the following activities will be taken up (i) Construction of toilets in toilet-less houses. (ii) Launching of awareness campaign about cleanliness in the villages

(iii) Launching of campaign in village schools to generate awareness in students.

(a) Promotion of Digital India Programme Under this scheme, the following activities will be taken up (i) Supply of one desktop computer in a school in each scheduled village. (ii) Training to the school staff in operating the computer

(b) Skill development of village women

Under this scheme, the following activities will be taken up

(i) Imparting training in tailoring (ii) Distribution of sewing machines (iii) Imparting training in food processing-preparation of pickles, papads, squash, Jam, sauces, etc.

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(c) Skill development of farmers

Under this scheme, the following activities will be taken up (i) Imparting training in preparation and use of compost/vermi-compost/bio- pesticides.

(ii) Imparting training in drip irrigation

(iii) Imparting training in agro-forestry.

(iv) Imparting training in soil and water conservation.

(d) Promotion of clean energy Under this scheme, the following activities will be taken up (i) Launching awareness campaign about use of new and renewable energy resources.

(ii) Installation of roof-top solar panel in school buildings.

(iii) Distribution of solar lighting devices to villagers.

(iv) Distribution of solar cookers to villagers.

(e) Promotion of saving of conventional energy resources Under this scheme, the following activities will be taken up (i) Distribution of pressure cookers to villagers.

(ii) Distribution of smoke-free and fuel-saving improved chulhas.

(iii) Distribution of LED bulbs.

(iv) Launching awareness campaign about economy in use of electricity and fuel-wood.

(f) Hygiene and health Under this scheme, the following activities will be taken up

(i) Imparting training to villagers about general hygiene, nutrition and prevention/control of common diseases.

(ii) Organizing medical camps once in every three months.

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12.2 Agencies

Non-govt. agencies working in the respective fields will be involved on payment in imparting trainings and launching awareness campaigns. Services of the officials of Krishi Vigyan Kendras will be taken for imparting training/giving demonstration about agro-forestry, use of compost/vermi-compost/bio-pesticides, soil and water conservation and drip irrigation. Suitable honorarium will be paid to the resource persons.

12.3 C.S.R. for different mines in cluster BCL-2 Physical targets and financial outlay of CSR activities proposed to be undertaken in villages Kondh (for Kondh Ki Madiyan -A mine), Goram (for Kondh Ki Madiyan -B mine) and Ajeeta (for Kondh Ki Madiyan -C mine) are given in Table 12.1

12.4 Conclusion The E.I.A. study was conducted as per the standard ToR. Baseline status of land, air, water, noise, biological and socio-economic environment was duly assessed by conducting field investigation as well as by having an access to the available secondary information. The related project impacts were identified and evaluated. Considering all the possible ways to mitigate the environment al concerns, an E.M.P. was prepared which is dynamic, flexible and subject to periodic review. From the study made, it can be safely concluded that the collection of sand from the proposed site is not likely to cause any significant adverse impact on the ecology or the physical or social environment of the areas. The excavated mineral is replenishable naturally and the excavation will not cause any irreversible damage to the topography, drainage pattern, land use or land cover. Adequate measures will be taken to control fugitive emissions. The project will rather contribute to enhancement of green cover, increased revenue to the state government, increased availability of sand, generation of employment opportunities to the local people and overall development of the area.

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Table-12.1: Physical targets and financial outlay of CSR activities for different mines S. Activity Unit Estimated Kondh Ki Madiyan- Kondh Ki Madiyan- Kondh Ki Madiyan- N. cost (Rs. ) “A” mine “B” mine “C” mine Activity Financial Activity Financial Activity Financial 1 Construction of toilets in toilet-less houses per toilet 15000/- 10 150000 10 150000 10 150000 2 Awareness campaigns (a) Cleanliness awareness campaign in per campaign 3000/- 5 15000 5 15000 5 15000 the village (b) Cleanliness awareness campaign in per campaign 3000/- 5 15000 5 15000 5 15000 the village school (c) Awareness campaign about use of new per campaign 3000/- 5 5 15000 5 15000 and renewable energy resources 15000 (d) Awareness campaign about economy per campaign 3000/- 5 15000 5 15000 5 15000 in use of electricity and fuel-wood 3 Supply of Desktop Computer in the Per computer 35000/ - village school (Including training to the 1 35000 1 35000 1 35000 concerned operating staff) 4 Imparting Training (i) Training in tailoring to village women One training (20 25000/- & persons) and follow 5000/- 5 5 45000 5 45000 up training for 4 45000 years (20 persons) (ii)Training in food processing-preparation One training (20 25000/- & of pickles, papad, squash, jam, sauces, persons) and follow 5000/- 5 45000 5 45000 5 45000 etc. to village women up training for 4 years (20 persons) (iii) Imparting training in soil and water One training (20 25000/- & conservation to the village farmers. persons) and follow 5000/- 5 5 45000 5 45000 up training for 4 45000 years (20 persons) (iv) Imparting training in preparation and One training (20 25000/- & use of compost/vermi-compost/bio- persons) and follow 5000/- 5 45000 5 45000 5 45000 pesticides to the village farmers. up training for 4 years (20 persons)

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(v) Training in drip irrigation to the village One training (20 25000/- & farmers persons) and follow 5000/- 5 45000 5 45000 5 45000 up training for 4 years (20 persons) (vi) Training in agro-forestry to the village One training (20 25000/- & farmers persons) and follow 5000/- 5 45000 5 45000 5 45000 up training for 4 years (20 persons) (vii) Training to villagers about general One training (20 25000/- & hygiene, nutrition and prevention/control of persons) and follow 5000/- 5 45000 5 45000 5 45000 common diseases up training for 4 years (20 persons) 5 Distribution of sewing machines per machine 5000/- 5 25000 5 25000 5 25000 6 Installation of roof-top solar panel per panel 25000/- 5 125000 5 125000 5 125000 7 Distribution of solar lighting devices per set 22000/- 5 110000 5 110000 5 110000 8 Distribution of solar cookers per item 7000/- 10 70000 10 70000 10 70000 9 Distribution of pressure cookers per item 3000/- 30 90000 30 90000 30 90000 10 Distribution of Improved chulhas per item 1500/- 10 15000 10 15000 10 15000 11 Distribution of LED bulbs per item 100/- 50 5000 50 5000 50 5000 12 Organisation of medical health check-up per camp 25000/- 20 500000 20 500000 20 500000 camps (once in every three months) Total 15,00,000 15,00,000 15,00,000

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