Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process, used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making. It is a decision making tool, which guides the decision makers in taking appropriate decisions for proposed projects. EIA systematically examines both beneficial and adverse consequences of the proposed project and ensure that these impacts are taken into account during the project designing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE The proposed project is categorized under 1 (a) (<50 hectare of mining lease area) of Gazette Notification dated Sep 14th, 2006 and subsequent amendment made on 01.12.2009 & April 2011. As per the Gazette Notification, 2006. The proposed project is under “B” category due to the lease area being of limestone mineral and less than 50 Ha and general condition not attracted. It comes under under 1(a) activity of EIA Notification.
TERMS OF REFERENCE The proposal was considered by the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) during its 3rd meeting held on 04/02/2016 Subsequently issued ToR vide its letter No.593/PS- MS/MPPCB/SEAC-II/M/TOR(003)/2016 dated 15.03.2016. Later due to it’s a case of Major Mineral, It was decided to consider as B-1 category and recommended to issue standard TOR prescribed by the MOEF & CC, New Delhi along with additional TOR’s from SEAC, MP.
10.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This is a project for open cast OTFM method of mining of mineral like Lime stoneMine and the estimated project cost is 1.0 crores. The area under reference was previously sanctioned under mining lease to M/s. S.N. Sunderson (Minerals) Limited for 10 years period w.e.f. 28.12.1988 to 27.12.1998. The Mining lease was lapsed by the State Govt. under Rule 28(1) of MCR 1960 vide letter No. 3-53/02/12/2 dated 12.12.2005.The area was then thrown open under Rule 59(A) of MCR 1960 vide Gazette Notification dated 02.03.2007. The applicant applied on the subject area for grant of mining lease under Rule 22 of MCR 1960. A communication letter of precise area has been issued by the State Government vide letter No.-F-3- 40/10/2009/2, Bhopal, Dated-19.08.2011. The mining lease has been sanctioned for 30 years period w.e.f. 28.05.2012 to 27.05.2042. The Scheme of Mining has been approved to the project proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals by The Scheme of Mining has been approved by IBM Vide letter no. MP/Satna/Limestone/MPLN/G-08/11-12 dated 28.03.2012.
Mailing/ Correspondence Address of Project Proponent:
M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals Chauraisa Mohalla, Purani Basti, Maihar District - Satna (M.P.) Pin code – 485771 Mob. – 9425173865 e-mail - [email protected]
Size of the Project The total Mine Lease areas considered is 4.547 ha. The proposed production is 50,000 TPA
Anticipated Life of Project and Cost of the Project
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
The life of the mine is anticipated at 30 years based on the level of exploration and reserve established as per UNFC classification and expecting the market demand will remain at 50,000 TPA(10,000 TPA Limestone & 40000 TPA Reject Stone). Project cost of the project of Rs. 1.0 crore.
LOCATION The proposed Khondhra Limestone Deposit Mine comes under village of Khondhra, Tehsil – Maihar, District- Satna, Madhya Pradesh. The lease area is 47 kms from Distt. Headquarter Satna (M.P.) via Maihar towards south. It can be approached from Maihar on N.H.-7 towards Rewa up to Khondhara or Tiloura and then towards ML area on approach road. The nearest railway station is Maihar at a distance of about 10.25 km and the nearest Airport is Khajuraho Airport at 113 Km in NNW. It. can be approached by own conveyance or by buses plying on Maihar- Amarpatan PWD road. Toposheet No. - 63 D/15 (Site Location) Latitude - 24016’35.3” to 24016’46.5”North Longitude - 80051’41.0” to 80052’0.7”East Altitude - 441m to 339 m AMSL. Details of Project Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Location of the Project Village khondhra, Maihar Tehsil, Satna District, Madhya Pradesh Mine Lease Area 4.547 Ha. Details of Villages present in S.No Village Area Khasara no Lease Area 1 khondhra 4.547 Ha 209/2 Type of Land Govt. WasteBarren Land Climatic Conditions at IMD Satna Temperature Max:340 C Min: 70 C Wind Speed Range 1.67 to 2.22 m/s
Predominant Wind Blowing from North West and Direction North
Project Cost 1 Crore. Man Power & No. of Working 35 personnel for 275 Days/Year. days Water Demand & Source 9.0 KLD, Source : Mine Pit water and Near by village with the help of Tankers Inferred Mineral Resource 28,800 Tonnes
Pre-Feasibility Mineral 1,95,780 Tonnes Resource
Probable Mineral Reserve 2,77,060 Tonnes
Proved Mineral reserve of 7,50,000 Tonnes reject stone
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
Targeted Production 50,000 TPA Validity of Lease 30 years period w.e.f. 28.05.2012 to 27.05.2042. Seismic Zone Seismic Zone II & III as per IS-1893 (Part-1)-2002 End use of Product Limestone will be sold to Cement, Iron and Steel Industry. Nearest Highway NH-7, 625m in north direction Nearest Water Bodies • SaranjiNalla – 2.21 km in SSW • Tamas River – 5.60 km in West • PathnaNalla- 7.50 Km in NW • Bakoli Nalla- 4.70 Km in North • Manhi Nalla – 8.64 Km in North • Gobarhari Nala-8.31 Km in NE • Gadha Nala- 3.57 Km in NW • Lilji Nalla - 7.36 Km in WNW Historical Monuments (in 10 None within the study Area. Km Buffer) Status of Protected/ Other None within the study Area Areas (in 10 Km Buffer) Nearest Dispensary &Govt. Maihar Cement Seva Trust – 9.8 Km (SW) Hospital
MINING Opencast other than fully mechanized method of mining has been proposed at the project site. Development, production and loading will be done by manual means with drilling and blasting of hole dia of 32mm dia holes by jack hammer. The transport of OB and mineral will be done by 10/22 t dumpers. The cut off grade of Limestone has been taken as 40% CaO and MgO less than 4%. However to the possible extent, suitable blending of ROM will be done in the best interest of mineral conservation.
The site has been chosen as will be from one end of the ML area in north west. The free face of the old quarry will be used and further advanced towards UPL in north-west. Development has been proposed at one place and from one end. Mining will be carried out by developing systematic, regular and separate benches in OB/waste and mineral to achieve desired production.
2.7.1 Mining during 1st Five Year For first five years mine development will be done. Once development work is over mining of mineral begins and then production will become constant as ore body will be reached. Development/ working of deposit year wise given below. TABLE-:PIT WISE TONNAGE AND GRADE OF PRODUCTION
YEAR PIT Soil OB/Waste (High Limestone Ore to OB ratio NO (t.) magnesia and silica (MT) (T:T) reject stone) (t.) 1st YEAR Pit 1 800 4230 4800 1:1.04 2nd YEAR Pit 1 260 1699 4800 1:0.40 3rd YEAR Pit 1 280 1792 4800 1:0.43
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
4th YEAR Pit 1 300 1886 4800 1:0.45 5th YEAR Pit 1 600 3772 9600 1:0.45 Total 2240 13379 28800 1:0.54 Source:-Mine plan Disposal of Waste Nature of waste, its rate of yearly generation and proposals for disposal of waste: The mine waste is in the form of following:- (1) Top soil :- The top soil is sandy in the area. (2) Over burden/ Mine waste :- This is in the form of shale and intercalated clay etc. This will be in loos form in the shape of chips and lumps. (3) Reject Stone – This is found between soil and limestone and below it. The lumpy stone will be used as building material. The quantity generated during next 5 year is given below :- Year Wise Waste Generation Year Residual Soil (t.) OB/Waste(OBW+IW) (t.) Sub grade Mineral Reject 1st 800 4230 - -
2nd 260 1699 - -
3rd 280 1792 - -
4th 300 1886 - -
5th 600 3772 - -
Total 2240 13379 - -
Use of Mineral The Limestone of the applied area is of cement grade. The limestone produced will be supplied to nearby cement plants. The Limestone of the applied area will be suitably blended to be sold as per desired consumer specification. No processing/beneficiation of the mineral limestone will be done except simple sizing and sorting.
General Features I) Topography and Drainage Pattern The topography of the applied area is almost plain having gentle slope towards south direction. The highest elevation of the area is 341 m AMSL towards north direction while the lowest elevation is 339m AMSL towards south direction. The drainages of study area are clearly divided in two equal half by NH-7. The prominent slope of study area is towards north to north-west site. Plain land dominates the study area as cleared by aspect map. The drainage density is maximum towards south side while minimum drainage density was towards north east side. The maximum land in the study area fall under flat category and the mining site falls in flat terrain. The slope percentage varies from 1 to 9 percent. The predominant aspect is north and north-west after flat terrain.
ii). Beneficiation/Processing No processing of mineral will be done in the mine. Only simple sizing and sorting will be done.
iii). Infrastructure and Basic Amenities
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
Basic amenities like rest room shelter/tents, first aid facility, temporary office and water for drinking and portable bio-toilets will be provided during operational phase.
Activity Water requirement, KLD
Dust suppression /allied mining activity 4.50
Plantation 3.0
Domestic 1.5
Total 9.0
MANPOWER REQUIREMENT About 35 persons will be getting direct and indirect employment in this mine. The man power will be mostly skilled.
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES Mining is a site specific activity and mine is located in the plain area. In the proposed project, opencast other than fully mechanized mining will be carried out. For that, no other methodology is going to be changed, depending upon the geological set up, strata of the rock and its structural behavior. The striping ratio is also low. 10.3 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT This section contains the description of baseline studies of the 10 km radius of the area surrounding “Khondhra Limestone Deposit Mine”. The data collected has been used to understand the existing environment scenario around the proposed mining project against which the potential impacts of the project can be assessed. Environmental data has been collected in relation to propose mining for:- (a) Land (b) Water (c) Air (d) Noise (e) Biological (f) Socio-economic
(a) Land Use: The land-use is divided into River,Scrub Land,fallow Land,Crop Land and Broken Area as shown in the map. The area is fertile and dominated by the proportion of Fallow land.
Land Use Pattern of the Study Area (within 10 km Buffer )
S.NO Landcover class Area (acres) Percentage 1 River & water Body 1778 3 2 Tree Cover 12940 20 3 Scrub Land 8005 12 4 Builtup area 3800 6 5 Fallow Land 27241 41 6 Crop Land 10933 17 7 Broken area 982 1 Total 65678 100
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
There are no RF or PF National Park, Biosphere reserve, Migratory routes of fauna and National Monument within 10km periphery of the lease area as per secondary data available. There is no habitation within lease area.
Results of Analysis of the Soil. The analysis results show that soil is Slightly Alkaline in nature as pH value ranges from 7.36 to 7.38 showing the saline property of soil. High electrical conductivity (542 to 545 mS/cm) is observed in the analysis report showing soil electrical behavior of soil. The presence of Nitrogen content varies from 0.072 to 0.082 %. The concentration of Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium are found low value in the soil samples. Silica Content varies from 48.22 to 54.34 %. pH and EC values vary greatly and are affected by several environmental factors including, climate, local biota (plants and animals), bedrock and surficial geology, as well as human impacts are shown in the analysis report. Low values of EC reflects relatively dilute waters, such as distilled water or glacial melt water.
(b) WATER ENVIRONMENT The results of Ground water samples are collected at Four locations in the post-monsoon season as discussed above for organoleptic & physical parameters, general parameters, toxic and biological parameters. The analysis results at the four ground water locations and three surface water locations are given below: The analysis results indicate that pH of the groundwater is in range of 7.27 to 7.87. The TDS were found to be in the range of 322 – 405 mg/l. Total Hardness is in range of 121 – 196 mg/l. The analysis results indicate that pH of the surface water to be in range of 7.73 to 7.87. The TDS is found to be in the range of 300 to 315 mg/l. Total Hardness is in range of 108 to 132 mg/l. Other parameters like chloride and sulphate are observed within the prescribed limits. The physico – chemical analysis for some of the parameters is exceeding the standards as per IS: 10500. The necessary treatment required to minimize the impact is mentioned in Environment Management Plan and cost is born by the Project Proponent.
(c) AMBIENT AIR QUALITY The Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that of Seven monitoring stations the minimum 3 3 concentrations of PM10 are 39.01 µg/m at AQ6 and maximum 64.25 µg/m at AQ1. The results 3 of PM2.5 reveals that the minimum concentration of 17.32 µg/m at AQ6 while maximum concentration of 40.58 µg/m3 is found at AQ 1. These values for PM10 and PM2.5 are within prescribed CPCB limit of 100 µg/m3 and 60 µg/m3 respectively for residential and rural areas at all stations. The gaseous pollutants SO2 and NOx are within the prescribed CPCB limit of 80 µg/m3 for residential and rural areas at all stations. The minimum & maximum concentrations of SO2 were found to be 5.14 µg/m3 at AQ6 & 12.65 µg/m3 at AQ1 respectively. The minimum & maximum concentrations of NOx were found to be 10.64 µg/m3 at AQ6 & 21.41 µg/m3 at AQ1 respectively. Significance of Air Quality Index th The 98 Percentile of the Concentration of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2 in the ambient air measured at the monitoring station in Khondhra Limestone Mine along with the respective Air Quality Index Value which shows quality of air is under Good and satisfactory Condition of the study area. (d) NOISE ENVIRONMENT The result of Noise Quality at Night time Leq (Ln) varies from 32.5 dB(A) to 45.5 dB(A) and the hourly daytime Leq (Ld) varies from 43.2 dB(A) to 54.1 dB(A) within the study area. Low noise level is due to absence of any mining activity in the area.
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
(e) BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT The lease area as well as buffer zone area reveals no endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna in the area.
(f) Socio- economic The study area is spread over in Madhya Pradesh. The districts included in the study area are Satna of Madhya Pradesh. The districts Satna, has been declared as backward by the government of India. There are 137 villages and two urban settlement (Maihar & Amarpattan) and 135 rural villages in the study area.
Population Composition According to Census 2011, Core zone doesn’t have any human habitation. The buffer zone houses about 219779 Individuals general caste dominate with a percentage of 69 % and schedule caste and schedule tribe are forming 17 & 13 percent respectively. The male and female percentages are 52 & 48percent respectively hence there is a gender gap of 4 %.
Social Structure The Proposed Khondhra Limestone Project, located at village Khondhra, Tehsil: Maihar, District: Satna; State: Madhya Pradesh (Lease area: 4.547 ha) to be developed by M/s Siddhivinayak Minerals offers a much required infrastructural input for the mineral development of Maihar and Madhya Pradesh. The Tap water is available in 21 villages of which 8 villages receive treated water and covered well are available in 11 villages. The uncovered well are drinking water source in 118 villages, & Handpump are main source of drinking water in 125 villages. Tubewell/ Borewell are providing water in 91 villages. Spring water is available in villages while river/ canals are available in 48 villages. Hence it is cleared that handpump, tubewell and open well are main source of drinking water in the study area. Lakes, tanks or ponds are available in 69 villages while 7 villages receive water from other sources. The two villages namely Mauhariya Dewarth and Tamoriya do not have any drinking water facilities.
10.4 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES 10.4.1 IMPACT ON AMBIENT AIR QUALITY The mining is proposed to be carried out by opencast other than fully mechanized method. The air borne particulate matter generated by ore and handling operations as well as transportation is the main air pollutant. The emissions of Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) contributed by vehicles plying on haul roads are marginal. Prediction of impacts on air environment has been carried out taking into consideration proposed production and net increase in emissions.
The maximum increamental value will be 1.5 3 in the core zone and the ultimate value will be 65.75 3. It s seen that the GLC’s obtained at various locations for the study period are μg/m well within the CPCB standards (dated 18th November, 2009). μg/m
Mitigation Measures Wet drilling will be carried out. Controlled blasting will be done with proper design of blasting parameters i.e. proper burden and spacing of blast hole. Water sprinkling will be done on the haul roads twice in a day. The dust generated during the process will be minimized by water spray at the working faces before and after the activity. Plantation will be carried out on approach roads and in Lease boundary.
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
Planning transportation routes of mined material so as to reach the nearest paved roads by shortest route. (minimize transportation over unpaved road); Personal Protection Equipments (PPE) like dust masks, ear plugs etc. will be provided to mine workers. Rock breaker will be used for breaking over size boulders in order to reduce dust and noise generation, which otherwise would be generated due to secondary blasting. Speed limit will be enforced to reduce airborne fugitive dust from vehicular traffic. Deploying PUC certified vehicles to reduce their noise emission. Spillage from the trucks will be prevented by covering tarpaulin over the trucks. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring will be conducted on regularly basis to assess the quality of ambient air. Proper maintenance of machines improves combustion process & makes reduction in the pollution. Good maintenance and monitoring of fuel and oil will not allow significant addition in the gaseous emission.
10.4.2 NOISE ENVIRONMENT Noise generated at the mine is due to mechanized mining operations and truck transportation activities. The noise generated by the mining activity dissipates within the mine. There is no major impact of the mining activity on the nearby villages. However, pronounced effect of above noise levels is felt only near the active working area.
The impact of noise on the villages is negligible as the villages are far located from the mine workings. Since there is no involvement of major machinery, the impact of noise levels will be minimal.
S.No Impact Prediction Mitigation Measures 1 Noise Impact due to The noise levels from all the sources are periodical and mining activities. restricted to particular operation.
2 Noise impact due to Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at vehicular movement. regular intervals will be done to reduce the generation of noise. Plantation along the sides of approach roads, around office building and mine area will be done to minimize the propagation of noise. Plants with fleshy leaves and other with branches / dense foliage in uniform vertical distribution would mask and absorb noise. Such measures for afforestation expected to curb high-level noise at the source point would be objectively undertaken; Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) like earmuffs/earplugs will be provided to all operators and employees working near mining machineries or at higher noise zone. Periodical noise level monitoring will be done.
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
3 Impact of Noise Due to Drilling will be carried out with the help of sharp drill bits Drilling & Blasting which will help in reducing noise; Controlled blasting will be done to minimize noise, ground vibration, fly rock and air overpressure; Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals will be done to reduce generation of noise; Noise level shall be controlled by using optimum explosive charge per delay detonators and proper stemming to prevent blow out of holes; Straight row pattern of initiation shall be preferred; Delay interval between rows of blast holes shall be maximized whenever confinement is greater like corner of benches or the portions close to structures of importance. Delay period shall be increased in the last rows; Progress of blast (delay) shall be opposite to the direction of house/ structures of importance; Irregular face profiles shall be avoided and it blasting shall not be carried out in benches covered with the fragmented; A safe distance of about 500 m from center of blasting will be maintained and during blasting other activities in the immediate vicinity shall be temporarily stopped;
10.4.3 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT S.No Impact Predicted Suggestive measure
1 Disturbance of free • Care will be taken that noise produced during vehicles movement/living movement for carrying OB and ore materials are within the of wild fauna permissible noise level. • Care will be taken that no hunting of animals (birds) carried out by labours • If wild animals are noticed crossing the core zone, it will not be disturbed at all • Labours will not be allowed to discards food, plastic etc., which can attract animals near the core site • Only low polluting vehicle will be allowed for carrying ore materials. All vehicles allowed in the project site area will have to provide pollution under control certificate at the end of three months • Noise level will be within permissible limit (silent zone-50dB during day time) as per noise pollution (regulation and control), rules, 2000, CPCB norms 2 Harvesting of flora • No tree cutting, chopping, lumbering, uprooting of shrubs and herbs should be allowed • Collections of economically important plants will be fully
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
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10.4.4 LAND S.No Impact Prediction Mitigation Measures 1 Change in the The proposed mining activity is carried out in almost plain region and Topography of the waste land After removal of ore body, a undulating portion will be Land / Land created. All the broken area will be reclaimed by systematic backfilling Degradation and rehabilitated by afforestation so that landscape of the area is improved. 2 Solid waste The OB reject stone/ mine waste will be utilized as building material, generation preparation and maintenance of 1.0 kms approach road to ML area. Dumping in form of preparation of protective bund has been proposed at conceptual stage all along the proposed water reservoir. No external dump will remain. 3 Change in Drainage Water flow / course will not be obstructed and natural drains or nallahs Pattern will not be disturbed. Run-off from mine and mineral stack will be prevented to avoid being discharged to surroundings, particularly to agricultural land. Garland drains and, catch pits has been constructed to prevent run off affecting the surrounding agricultural land. Green belt has been developed in boundary. 4 Impact on the Agriculture activities are practiced nearby areas may impacted because Agricultural Practice of dust generation but mitigative measures such as regular water at nearby area due sprinkling on active areas for example haul roads, excavation sites will to dust generation be strictly followed so that impact is minimized.
10.4.5 WATER ENVIRONMENT
S.No Impact Prediction Mitigation Measures 1 Effect on the Ground The surface level varies from 339 m to 341 m AMSL. The work Water Table depth will be 9 m below ground level i.e upto 330 m above Mean Level (MSL). Ground Water table varies from 314m to 319 m AM Hence the mining operation will be carried out 11m above gro water table. 2 Wash off from the Adequate drainage systems will be planned in the mining, work dumps shop for allowing the water to flow in the pre-determined path. The drainage system will be designed in such a way even to meet excess rainfall. No water will be allowed to flow across the temporary waste dumps. However, few check dams will be constructed to arrest wash out from the waste dumps during rainy season.
3 Soil Erosion The working area will be protected by making a bund around the working face and slope of the back filling/dump yard will be covered with plants & grass to avoid the land sliding & soil erosion.
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
4 Waste Water Portable Bio-toilets will be used; hence no sewage / liquid effluent generation/ Discharge will be generated and contamination is also not expected due to percolation. 5 Siltation in nearby Garland drain will be made towards sloping southern side to prevent agriculture field erosion, sedimentation, and siltation. Protection bund will be erected at the foot of the backfilling/dump area to protect soil erosion due to rain;
10.5 ADDITIONAL STUDIES DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN In order to avoid any danger in the mine site at the end of life of mine a disaster management cell headed by local authority District Collector will be constituted. Police department health authorities, including doctor, ambulances and so on will have a vital part to play following a disaster along with the mine management, and they will be an integral part of the disaster management plan.
The disaster management plan is aimed to ensure safety of human life and property and protection of environment Following are the objective of the disaster management plan. (i) First Aid to injured. (ii) Rescue operation and provision of adequate medical facilities to the injured. (iii) Safety of the human life in the buffer zone if needed. (iv) Protecting and minimizing damage to property and the environment. (v) Initially restrict and ultimately bring the incident under control. (vi) Identify any dead. (vii) Inform to the administration, DGMS and statutory persons as per Rules.
10.6 PROJECT BENEFITS AND COSTS EVALUATION The project will improve the physical infrastructure,social infrastructure like improvement of road conditions water supply during dry season, drainage, educational institutions and improved environmental conditions, etc. The project also provide direct employment to 35 persons and indirect employment to another 50 persons. It increases economic activities, better living standard, educational facility, health facility and infrastructural development. The project will contribute to district mineral fund which will directly provide aid to the local authority to fund the development projects. The management will provide free saplings of fruit baring and other trees, etc. to local during rain for plantation. This will increase the consciousness in workers and near-by villagers for greenery. Fruit trees can contribute towards their financial gains. Steps for CSR Implementation: The CSR programme will be implemented in the following steps • Floating of RFP/tender for CSR implementation • Finalization of CSR implementation organisation • Memorandum of Understanding and award of CSR Project • Monitoring & Evaluation • Reporting Likely CSR Implementation Organisation:
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
1. Mahershi Sandeepni Sikshan Avam Samajik Kalyan Samiti, Maihar. 2. Shri Utkarsh Woman and Child Welfare Society, Sonwari, Maihar, Maihar, Satna - 485771. CSR Implementation Area: The Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes will be implemented in the following villages; 1. Khondhra (Prathmik Vidhlaya Khondhra) 2. Tilaora (Prathmik Vidhlaya Tilaora) 3. Silauti (Prathmik Vidhlaya Silauti) 4. Jura (Prathmik Vidhlaya Jura)
CSR Programme: WATSAN (Water & Sanitation Programme), Water & Sanitation programmes (WATSAN) In the survey it was told by many villagers that in summer the drinking water availability is the main problems faced by the society. It is proposed that the WATSAN programme will be implemented in the selected four villages by the M/s Siddhivinayak Minerals Year wise tentative allocation of funds for the various activities proposed to be taken up by the project proponent under CSR program
S. 1st 2nd 4th 5th Total cost (in Activities 3rd year No. year year Year Year lac)
Water & Sanitation 1 0.35 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.18 1.35 programme
Health awareness 2 and camps for local 0.25 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.65 community
Total Budget 0.60 0.28 0.28 0.28 0.28 2.00
All the activities listed above are for community development as a whole and not for individual person or a family. Each development initiative will be implemented in close collaboration with the village pradhans. The Project proponent may avail the services of a NGO for the implementation of the above programme, if felt needed.
Budget for Environmental Protection
Capital Recurring Cost/ year in Particulars Cost Rs. Environmental Protection Dust Suppression & Pollution Control 2,00,000 1,00,000 Tarpaulin and cover for stack of ore 50,000 30,000 Environmental Monitoring 1,00,000 50,000 Garland Drain, Check Dam and settling 80,000 35,000 tank etc Green Belt 60,000 40,000 Afforestation in Buffer Zone 60,000 35,000 Total 5,50,000 2,90,000
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
Budget for Occupational Health
Particulars Capital Cost (Rs.) Recurring Cost (Rs.) For routine checkup -- 35,000 Infrastructure &PPE’s 50,000 20,000
Budget for Water, Shelter and Sanitation for Mine Worker Scheme Capital Cost (In Rs) Recurring Cost (In Rs)/year Drinking water facility 50,000 30,000 Rest shelter 35,000 10,000 Sanitation (Urinal and Toilet ) 50,000 10,000 Total 1,35,000 50,000
10.7 IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN STAGE-WISE PLANTATION, & POST MINING LAND USE The stage wise plantation and its areas are given in table below: Stage wise Plantation
Year Plantation Area covered during Survival Remarks during the year rate% location/ the year BF Area Bench Green belt Species (No. of Nos. /Area Nos. /Area Nos./ saplings) (sqm) (sqm) Area (sqm) 1st 10 Nil Nil 10/100 80 2nd 10 Nil Nil 10/100 80 3rd 10 Nil Nil 10/100 80 4th 10 Nil Nil 10/100 80 5th 10 Nil Nil 10/100 80 Total 50 Nil Nil 50/500 80 Conceptu 1875/8290 1100/11400 Nil 800/7970 *Plantation in al Period# post plan period Total area 1900/1.9370 ha 1100/1.14 ha Nil 800/0.7970 ha (ha) The species of Karanj, Khamer, Imli, Neem, Gulmohar, Mango, Shisham, Kachnar, Gamhar, Jamun, Agaves, Babool, Sub-babool, Mahua, Siris, Sejha, Bamboo, Khair and Amla etc. will be planted every year. Barbed wire fencing will be done to protect the plants.
The proposed land use at the end of fifth year and at the end of mine life is given in table below:
Break-Up of Land Utilization Pattern (Area in ha)
Existing 5th year end Mine Life end 01 Total area excavated (broken) 1.20 1.48 2.82 02 Area fully mined out (out of 1) Nil 0.15 2.82 03 Area fully reclaimed (Backfilled out of 2) Nil Nil 1.14 04 Area rehabilitated out of 3 by afforestation NA Nil 1.14 05 Area reclaimed by water harvesting Nil Nil 1.68 06 Total area under Dump 0.03 0.23 Nil 07 Area under active dumps 0.03 0.23 Nil 08 Area under mineral stack Nil Nil Nil 09 Area under Road 0.10 0.10 Nil
Project Name Khondhra Limestone Mine Project Proponent M/s. Siddhivinayak Minerals 1(a)(i) Project Address Village- Khondhra, Tehsil-Maihar, District-Satna, State -MP
10 Area under Green belt Nil 0.05 0.797 (i.e. plantation on area other than dump and backfilled area) 11 Plantation over dump area Nil Nil Nil 12 Area under Infrastructure 0.01 0.02 Nil 13 Protective Bund & Drain Nil Nil Nil 14 Undisturbed area 3.207 2.667 0.93
10.8 IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME The monitoring of the environment parameters will be out sourced and carried by the lab of SPCB or a lab approved by MoEF/NABL.
10.9 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED Aplinka Solutions & Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is an environment consulting and research organization is accrediated by NABET.
CONCLUSION As discussed, it is safe to say that the proposed facilities are not likely to cause any significant impact to the ecology of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted to keep the various pollutants within the permissible limits. Green belt development around the area will also be taken up as an effective pollution mitigative technique, as well as to serve as biological indicators for the pollutants released from the premises of “Khondhra Limestone Deposit Mine”.