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Village: Raipur Araian, Tehsil: Phillor, District: Jalandhar, State: Punjab

Area: 17.98 ha, Proposed Capacity: 1, 61,800 TPA

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GM-CUM-MINING OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES AND COMMERCE

JALANDHAR, PUNJAB

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INDEX

Serial No. CONTENTS Page No.

INTRODUCTION

1.0 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT 2/I

1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT 2/I

1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 2/I

1.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES & APPLICABLE

LAWS/REGULATIONS

3/I

1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 4/I

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.0 GENERAL 2/II

2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT 2/II

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT 2/II

2.3 LOCATION DETAILS 2/II

2.4 LEASE HOLD AREA 3/II

2.5 GEOLOGY 4/II

2.6 RESERVES 4/II

2.7 MINING 5/II

2.8 GENERAL FEATURES 7/II

DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.0 INTRODUCTION 2/III

3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT 2/III

3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT 3/III

3.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT 7/III

3.3 (a) GROUND WATER 8/III

3.3 (b) SURFACE WATER 13/III

3.4 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 17/III

3.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 19/III

3.6 TRAFFIC STUDY 20/III

3.7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 20/III

3.7(a) BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT : FLORA 22/III

3.7(b) BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT : FAUNA 23/III

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.0 GENERAL 2/IV

4.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT 2/IV

4.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT 7/IV

4.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT 8/IV

4.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 11/IV

4.5 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 12/IV

4.6 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS 16/IV

4.7 STATUATORY REQUIREMENTS 17/IV

4.8 MATRIX OF EIA 18/IV

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (TECHNOLOGY & SITE)

5.0 GENERAL 2/V

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 2/VI

6.1 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT METHOLODOGY

4/VI

6.2 POTENTIAL HAZARD & ‘ALARP’ CONDITION

9/VI

6.3 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS 9/VI

6.4 ADDITIONAL MITIGATION MAJORS TO BRING HAZARDS UNDER “ALARP” ZONE

12/VI

6.5 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION 13/VI

6.6 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESMENT, REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) ACTION PLAN

14/VI

6.7 SUGGESTIONS 27/VI

6.8 CONCLUSIONS 28/VI PROJECT BENEFITS

7.0 GENERAL 2/VII

7.1 BENEFIT OF MINING 2/VII

7.2 EMPLOYMENT 2/VII

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL

INFRASTRUCTURE 2/VII

7.4 HEALTH 3/VII

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 8.0 INTRODUCTION 2/VIII

8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (BIOLOGICAL

ENVIRONMENT) 2/VIII

8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 3/VIII

8.3 PROPOSED SET UP 4/VIII

8.4 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION 4/VIII

8.5 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS 5/VIII

8.6 DIVISION OF RESPOSIBILITY OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES FOR

A SAND MINE PROJECT 6/VIII

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

9 SUMMARY 1/IX-12/IX

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED

10 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS ENGAGED 1/X-5/X

LIST OF TABLES

Table No. TITLE OF TABLE Page No.

3.1 Land Use cover of the project study area 2/lll

3.2 Methods adopted for PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and NOX (as NO2) 4/lll

3.2 (i) Ambient air quality monitoring stations 6/III

3.2 (ii) Ambient Air Quality Status 7/III

3.2 (iii) Silica Contents in dust of air samples collected 8/III

3.3 (i) Ground water sampling locations 8/III

3.3 (ii) Physico-chemical properties of ground water 9/III-11/III

3.3 (iii) Surface water sampling locations 13/III

3.3 (iv) Physico-chemical properties of surface water 14/III-16/III

3.4 (i) Description of soil sampling locations 17/III

3.4 (ii) Physico-chemical properties of soil 18/III

3.5 (i) Noise quality monitoring stations 19/III

3.5 (ii) Noise level status 19/III

3.6 (i) Flora of the core zone 13/III

3.6 (ii) Fauna of the buffer zone 24/III

3.6(iii) Fauna of the core zone 26/III

3.6(iv) Fauna in buffer zone

4.1 Sand Budget Calculation and replenishment capacity of

river 4/IV

4.2 Noise Impact 11/IV

4.3 Anticipated impact and mitigation measures for biological

environment: 12/IV

4.4 (i) Existing Traffic Scenario & LOS 16/IV

4.4 (ii) Modified Traffic Scenario & LOS 17/IV

4.5(i) Qualitative Matrix 18/IV

4.5(ii) Quantitative Matrix 19/IV

5.1 Monitoring Schedule and Parameters 4/VI

6.1 Broad Land use pattern in Study Area 18/VI

6.2 Type and number of Educational Institutions located in the

study area 21/VI

6.3 Availability of Health Facilities in the study area and average

number people served 22/VI

6.4 Availability of drinking water facilities in the Study area 23/VI

6.5 Weekly Household Consumption Cereal and Non-cereal

items 25/VI

8.1 Cost of EMP 5/VIII

9.1 Baseline Environmental Status 3/X

9.2 Anticipated impact and mitigation measures for biological environment

5/IX

9.3 Cost of EMP 11/IX

9.4 Monitoring Schedule and Parameters 12/IX

LIST OF FIGURES

Fig. No. TITLE OF FIGURE Page No.

2.1 Mining Process 6/II

3.1 Windrose diagram 3/III

3.2 Ambient air quality monitoring near village Raipur Araian 5/III

3.3 Ground Water Sampling near village Raipur Araian 12/III

3.4 Surface Water Sampling in the Study Area 13/III

3.5 Soil sampling near Project Site 19/III

3.6 Trees grown along the river bank 21/III

3.7 Scattered annual grasses near the mine area 21/III

4.1 Graph showing Concentration of Fugitive dust vs Distance 10/IV

5.1 Organisation for implementation of control measures 3/V

6.1 Socio Economic survey of study area 17/VI

6.2 Broad Land Use pattern in study area 18/VI

6.3 Sources of drinking water in villages in study area 23/VI

LIST OF ANNEXURES

S. No. TITLE OF ANNEXURE

I Surface Plan/ Khasra Nos

II Ambient Air Quality data

III Public Hearing Proceedings

IV Approved Mine Plan

V Data on Population, Literacy rate, Main & Marginal Workers

in respect of identified villages/towns in the Study Area

VI NOC of water from Gram Panchayat

Project Name: Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Punjab Final EIA/EMP Section - I: Introduction

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SECTION-I

INTRODUCTION

INDEX

S. No. CONTENTS Page No.

1.0 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT 2/I

1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT 2/I

1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 2/I

1.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES & APPLICABLE

LAWS/REGULATIONS 3/I

1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 4/I


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1.0 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a decision making tool, which guides the

Authorities in arriving at an appropriate conclusions for the proposed projects to retain them,

if environmentally sound and reject, if found having deleterious effect. EIA identifies the

extent of the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-

making. EIA systematically examines both beneficial and adverse impacts of the proposed

project over and above the prevailing conditions and ensure that these combined impacts

are taken into account during the project designing.

A Environmental Impact Assessment report was prepared to comply with the Terms of

Reference (TOR) received under EIA notification of the MoEF dated 14-9-2006, as amended

on 1st Dec 2009 & 4th April 2011 and also the EIA Guidance Manual for Mining of Minerals

(Feb, 2010) of MoEF, Govt. of India, for seeking environmental clearance for mining of sand

in the applied mining lease area measuring 17.98 hectares falling under category “B” near

Village: Raipur Araian, Taluka: Phillor, District: Jalandhar, Punjab. This final EIA report has

incorporated the points raised in the public hearing held on 6th Aug, 2014 along with

compliance of the project proponent by amending the draft EIA report.

1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT PROPONENT

The project is being proposed by the Department of Industries and Commerce (DIC). GM-

cum-Mining Officer, District Industries Centre, Jalandhar, is incharge of mining of minor

minerals on behalf of the Govt. of Punjab. The EIA-EMP report was prepared as per the

TOR granted under the EIA Notification. In order to assess the impact on environment due

to proposed mine, it is necessary to ascertain present status of environment prevailing at

the project site and identification and assessment of impacts on the environment of the

proposed operations.

1.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

As per the approved mine plan, it is a proposed project to mine sand and the estimated

project cost is Rs. 1.5 lacs. GM-cum-Mining Officer, Jalandhar, Punjab has identified the

mining lease in the name of Raipur Araian Sand Mine.

The mining plan of sand Mine is approved by State Geologist, Punjab.

The proposed mine site on Satluj River bed with approx. 4,85,460 tonnes of sand deposit in

it, which is replenishable due to sediment inflow.


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Project Nature, Size & Location

Nature

The proposed project is river bed sand mining project.

Size

It has been proposed to collect approximately 1, 61,800 tonnes of river bed material

annually over an area of 17.98 Hectare.

Location

The mining area is located in Village: Raipur Araian, Taluka: Phillor, District: Jalandhar

Punjab. The mining lease / proposed project area falls in Survey of India Toposheet No.

44M/16. The mine lease area is located between:

Latitude 31° 0'56.09"N to 31° 1'7.46"N

Longitude 75°53'38.43"E to 75°54'8.92"E

Nearest Railway Station Phillor R.S (about 11 km in North-West direction)

Nearest Airport Ludhiana Airport (about 19 km in SSE direction)

Nearest Highway NH-1 (about 11 km in West direction)

Project’s importance to the country and the region

The project involves collection of river bed material. This is very essential to prevent

widening of the riverbed due to the deposition of sediments which if not mined out will

cause flooding and damage to the adjoining areas. This can only be prevented by

maintaining the existing width and course of the river. If riverbed sand is not mined, the

widening of river banks will result in excessive erosion; causing further damage to flora,

agricultural land and settlements situated in close proximity.

This project operation will generate employment to the people residing in vicinity for about

250 days annually and approximately 100 people will be benefited directly and indirectly by

the project.

1.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCES & APPLICABLE LAWS/REGULATIONS

a) There is no legal case against the project and project proponent.

b) There is no national park / Sanctuary notified under the Wildlife Protection Act in the study

area.


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1.4 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for mining projects considered the project during its

meeting. Based on the information contained in the documents submitted and the

presentation made, the EAC-MoEF prescribed the Terms of Reference (TOR). The points

raised by the MoEF in the TOR and its compliance are as under:-

Point Wise Compliance of TOR

S. No. TOR Compliance

1 All documents including approved

mine plan (Eco friendly Mine Plan),

EIA report and public hearing should

be compatible with one another in

terms of the mine lease area,

production levels, waste generation

& its management and mining

technology and should be in the

name of the lessee.

EIA report includes all the documents

compatible with approved mine plan. Public

hearing has been conducted for the same

mining lease area, production levels, waste

generation and its management and mining

technology which have been detailed in the

EIA report and the approved mine plan.

2 A copy of the document in the

support of the fact that the

proponent is the rightful lessee of

the mine should be given.

Presently GM-cum-Mining Officer, DIC is

the rightful owner of the minor minerals.

3 The terms and conditions imposed,

if any, by the Competent Authority in

the State Government while

granting mining lease/ permit/

contract should be built into the

mine plan (Eco friendly Mine Plan)

as well as the EIA report. It may

inter-alia include; area of working

(length and breadth of the river

stretch), mode of working, working

shift, transportation of mineral,

restriction, if any imposed for

working etc.

All the terms and conditions imposed by the

authorities have been incorporated into the

approved mine plan and the final EIA report

has been prepared with complying with

those terms. All other relevant information

is given in Section -II.


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4 Involvement of the forest land, if

any, in the project and status of

forestry clearance should be given.

There is no forest land involved; hence no

forest clearance will be required.

The entire lease hold area of 17.98 ha, lies

in Satluj River bed. The present breakup of

the land use for ancillary feature around the

mining area is given below and Surface

Plan along with Khasra nos is attached as

Annexure I :

S. No. Land type Area (in ha)

1. Govt. waste land -

2. Agriculture land -

3. Grazing land -

4. Forest land -

5. Others (River

Bed)

17.98

Total 17.98

5 The study area will comprise of 10

km zone around the mine lease

from lease periphery and the data

contained in the EIA such as waste

generation etc should be for the life

of the mine/ lease period.

The EIA study has been carried out for 10

km radius zone from the periphery of ML

area. All the data e.g. production are

incorporated in EIA/EMP reports in Section

-II. The topographical map showing the 10

km study area is attached at the end of

section-II.

It is a river bed sand mining project and no

waste will be generated.

6 Land use of the study area

delineating forest area, agricultural

land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary

and national park, migratory routes

of fauna, water bodies, human

settlements and other ecological

features.

The landuse details are discussed in

Section III, para 3.1 and the landuse map is

attached at the end of chapter.

7 Land use plan of the mine lease

area should be prepared to

encompass preoperational,

operational and post operational

phases.

Total lease area is 17.98 ha and through

pre-operational, operational and post

operational stages it remains a floodplain.


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8 Impact of the project on the wildlife

in the surrounding and any other

protected area and accordingly

detailed mitigation measures

required should be worked out with

cost implications.

Details regarding wildlife & protected areas

and mitigative measures are mentioned in

para 3 of Section III and in Section IV.

9 The vegetation in the RF/PF in the

study area, if any.

A detailed study is given in Section-III.

10 A study shall be got done to

ascertain the impact of the mining

project on wildlife of the area

including on the elephant

population.

Details regarding wildlife & protected areas

and mitigative measures are mentioned in

Section III and Section IV.

11 Location of National Parks,

Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,

Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/Elephant

Reserves (existing as well as

proposed) within 10 KM of the mine

lease should be clearly indicated. A

location map duly authenticated by

Chief Wildlife Warden should be

provided in this regard. Necessary

clearance from the Chief Wildlife

Warden for operating the mine

within 10 KM of the National

Park/Sanctuary, if any, should also

be obtained and furnished.

There is no National Park, Sanctuary,

Biosphere Reserve, Wildlife Corridor,

Tiger/Elephant Reserve (existing as well as

proposed) within 10 km radius of the mine

lease.

12 A detailed biological study for the

study area [core zone and buffer

zone (10 KM radius of the periphery

of the mine lease)] including the

aquatic fauna in the riverine system

shall be carried out. Details of flora

and fauna, duly authenticated,

separately for core and buffer zone

should be furnished based on field

A detailed biological study is given in

Section-III.


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survey clearly indicating the

Schedule of the fauna present. In

case of any scheduled-I fauna found

in the study area, the necessary

plan for their conservation should be

prepared in consultation with State

Forest and Wildlife Department and

details furnished. Necessary

allocation of funds for implementing

the same should be made as part of

the project cost.

13 Impact of the project on land use

including change of river course, if

any should be given.

No changes are anticipated in river course.

The flow of the river depends on the

dynamics of various parameters involved.

Sediment deposition is also one of the

parameter. These sediments are deposited

in the main stream channel bed and along

the banks. Extraction of deposited sediment

will help in maintaining the course of the

river. The details are covered in Section IV.

14 Impact on topography, drainage,

agricultural fields, wildlife, water

logging leading to water borne

diseases, if any. It may also be

shown whether it will lead to change

of water course of the river.

Modeling exercise should also be

carried out through an expert

agency to show the change in river

flow dynamics, if any.

The impacts have been described in

Section-IV.

15 Collection of one season (non-

monsoon) primary baseline data on

ambient air quality (PM10, SO2, and

NOx), water quality, noise level, soil

and flora and fauna. Site-specific

meteorological data should also be

Baseline data on ambient air quality, water

quality, noise level, soil and flora and fauna

have been collected. Site-specific

meteorological data have been collected for

non monsoon season from March, 2011 to

May, 2011. (Section-III of EIA report)


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collected. The location of the

monitoring stations should be

justified. Date wise collected

baseline AAQ data should form part

of EIA and EMP report. The

mineralogical composition of PM10

particularly for free silica should be

given. There should be at least one

AAQ monitoring station within 500 m

of the mine lease in the pre-

dominant downwind direction.

Date wise baseline data collected is given

in Annexure-II.

The composition of free silica in PM10 is

shown in Section III

Source: GRC India Training & Analytical

Laboratory.

16 Air quality modeling should be

carried out for prediction of impact

of the project on the air quality of the

area. It should also take into

account the impact of movement of

vehicles for transportation of

mineral. The details of the model

used and input parameters used for

modeling should be provided. The

air quality contours may be shown

on a location map clearly indicating

the location of the site, location of

sensitive receptors, if any and the

habitation. The wind roses showing

pre-dominant wind direction may

also be indicated on the map.

Air quality modeling has been carried out

for prediction of impact due to proposed

project activities on the present air quality

of the area as shown in Section IV.

The windrose diagram indicating

predominant wind direction is shown in

Figure 3.1 of EIA report. The required

details are given in Section-III.

17 The water requirement for the

project, its availability and source to

be furnished. A detailed water

balance should also be provided.

Fresh water requirement for the

project should also be indicated.

The water requirement for the project is 1.7

KLD which includes both for dust

suppression and for drinking purpose.

18 Necessary clearance from the

Competent Authority for drawl of

requisite quantity of water for the

NOC for drawl of water from the Gram

Panchayat has been obtained.


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project should be provided.

19 Impact of the project on the water

quality should be assessed and

necessary safeguard measures, if

any required should be provided.

The proposed mining will not intercept the

ground water table. No foreign materials

would be added to surface water due to

mining and hence no water pollution is

predicted.

The detailed impact and control measure

w.r.t. the quality of water in the surrounding

area is discussed under Section-IV,

20 Information on site elevation,

working depth, groundwater table

should be provided both in AMSL

and bgl. A schematic diagram may

also be provided for the same.

site elevation Highest-240m AMSL

Lowest- 238m AMSL

working depth 3 m bgl

groundwater table

pre-monsoon

8-15 m bgl

groundwater table

post monsoon

5-10 m bgl

21 Quantity of solid waste generation, if

any, to be estimated and details for

its disposal and management be

provided.

No solid waste will be generated.

22 Impact on local transport

infrastructure due to the project,

Projected increase in truck traffic as

a result of the project in the present

road network (including those

outside the project area) and

whether it is capable of handling the

increased load. Arrangement for

improving the infrastructure, if

contemplated including action to be

taken by other agencies such as

State Government, if any, should be

covered.

Vehicular Traffic Density

The connecting road from the mine to

National Highway 1. This will be reinforced

to facilitate easy and smooth movement of

heavy duty trucks.

On this Highway 18 trucks/trolleys ply

regularly and this can easily accommodate

additional 4 trucks per hour as anticipated

for the project.

23 Details of the infrastructure facilities

to be provided for the mine workers.

The site services like rest shelter, first aid

box, drinking water facilities will be provided

to workers at the mine site.


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24 Phase-wise plan of greenbelt

development, plantation and

compensatory afforestation clearly

indicating the area to be covered

under plantation and the species to

be planted.

Plantation will be done along the road sides

and near civic amenities, which will be

allotted by Government bodies as it is not

feasible to plant trees near the mine lease

area.

25 Occupational health impact of

project should be anticipated and

prevention measures initiated.

Details in this regard should be

provided.

The details of Occupational health impact

are given in Section VI.

All safety measures prescribed under

mining laws will be followed. All workers will

be medically examined in pre-placement

phase and also periodically, as per Rule 29

(A) and (B) of Mines Rule 1955 Medical

Examination of Persons Employed or to be

employed.

26 Occupational health impact of

project. Details of pre-placement

medical examination and periodical

medical examination schedules and

medical facilities proposed to be

provided should be incorporated in

the EMP.

All safety measures prescribed under

mining laws as applicable for the project will

be followed. All workers will be medically

examined initially and also periodically as

per Rule 29 (A) and (B) of Mines Rule

1955- Medical Examination of Persons

Employed or to be employed.

27 Measures of socio economic

influence to the local community

proposed to be provided by project

proponent. As far as possible,

quantitative dimension to be given.

Measures of socio-economic influence to

the local community have been furnished

and described under Section-VI

• The activity creates employment for

local persons directly and indirectly

depending upon their skill.

• Development activities will be taken up

in consultation with local bodies.

• Education, safety and health

campaigns will be carried out in nearby

villages. Initial and Periodical medical

examination / checking of workers will be

carried out as per requirement under Mines

Rules, 1955.


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28 Detailed environmental

management plan to mitigate the

environmental impacts. Specific

safeguard measures to control

PM10 as well as pollution due to

transportation should be given.

Detailed Environmental Management Plan

is discussed under Section-VIII. The

proposed project provides for measures to

control PM10 during transportation; like

covering the vehicles with tarpaulin, wetting

of sand if need be, regular water spray on

road, occasional scraping of the road to

keep it levelled to prevent spillage of sand

from moving vehicles and ward off any

stagnating dust on road to the sides.

29 Public hearing points raised and

commitment of the project

proponent on the same along with

time bound action plan to implement

the same should be provided.

Issues raised in the Public Hearing and

their compliance is attached as Annexure-

III .The extract of salient features of the PH

are detailed in Section VI.

30 Details of litigation pending against

the project, if any, with direction/

order passed by any Court of Law

against the project should be given.

There is no litigation with this project.

31 The cost of the project (capital cost

and recurring cost) as well as the

cost towards implementation of

EMP should clearly be spelt out.

Detailed Environmental Management Plan

cost is discussed under Section-VIII.

II. Besides the above, the below mentioned general points will also to be followed:-

a All documents to be properly referenced with

index, page numbers and continuous page

numbering.

Complied.

b Where data are presented in the report especially

in tables, the period in which the data were

collected and the sources should be indicated.

Complied whenever

applicable.

c Where the documents provided in a language

other than English, an English translation should

be provided.

Complied.

d The questionnaire for environmental appraisal of

mining projects as devised earlier by the ministry

shall also be filled and submitted.

The completed questionnaire

is attached as Appendix.


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e Approved mine plan along with copy of the

approval letter for the proposed capacity should

also be submitted.

The approved Mine Plan has

been already submitted in

MoEF. Receiving of the same

is attached as Annexure V.

f While preparing the EIA report, the instructions

for the proponents and instructions for the

consultants issued by MoEF vide O.M. No. J-

11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) dated 4th August , 2009,

which are available on the website of this ministry

should also be followed.

The EIA report has been

prepared complying with the

circulars issued by MoEF vide

O.M. No. J-11013/41/2006-

IA.II (I) dated 4th August,

2009.

III. The EIA report should also include surface plan of

the area indication contours of main topographic features,

drainage and mining area.

Complied.

(The surface plan is attached

as Annexure I)

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Project Name: Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Punjab Final EIA/EMP Section -II: Project Description

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SECTION-II

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

INDEX


2.0 GENERAL 2/II

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 2/II

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT 2/II

2.3 LOCATION DETAILS 2/II

2.4 LEASE HOLD AREA 3/II

2.5 GEOLOGY 3/II

2.6 RESERVES 3/II

2.7 MINING 4/II

2.8 GENERAL FEATURES 6/II


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2.0 GENERAL

The Environmental Impact Assessment report has been prepared in terms of EIA notification

of the MoEF dated 14-9-2006, as amended on 1st Dec 2009 & 4th April 2011 and the EIA

Guideline Manual for Mining of Minerals (Feb, 2010) of MoEF, Govt. of India, for seeking

environmental clearance for mining in the existing area of sand mining lease measuring

17.98 hectares falling under category “B”.

2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The mine plan is approved by the State Geologist, Punjab. As per the mine plan, it is a

proposed project to mine sand. The estimated project cost is Rs 1.5 lacs. GM-cum-Mining

Officer, Jalandhar, Punjab has applied for mining lease in the name of Raipur Araian Sand

mine over an area of 17.98 ha at Village: Raipur Araian, Taluka: Phillor, District: Jalandhar,

Punjab.

The mine plan of sand mine is approved by the competent authority. The proposed

production of the mine is 1,61,800 Tonnes per year.

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

The river carries with it huge quantity of sediment consisting of stones and sand during every

monsoon. The sediment in the form of river bed material (RBM) deposited from the time

immemorial had changed the shape of the river bed from a mere valley to a raised land.

Because of this, every year during the monsoon, heavy and devastating floods damage

large tracts of land lying on both the banks of the river. Hence, it is necessary to remove the

materials so that the river gets channelized.

2.3 LOCATION DETAILS

The mining area is located in Village: Raipur Araian, District: Jalandhar, Punjab.. The mine

lease area is located between:

Latitude 31° 0'56.09"N to 31° 1'7.46"N

Longitude 75°53'38.43"E to 75°54'8.92"E

Nearest Railway Station Phillour R.S (about 11 km in North-West direction)



A 10 km radius buffer map is attached in the end of this section.


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2.4 LEASE HOLD AREA

The entire lease hold area of 17.98 ha lies in the river bed of Satluj. The breakup of the land

use for ancillary feature around the mining area is given below: -

S. No. Land type Area in ha

1. Govt. waste land -

2. Agriculture land -

3. Grazing land -

4. Forest land -

5. Others (river bed of Satluj) 17.98

Total 17.98

2.5 GEOLOGY

Geomorphology and soils

The district forms a part of Beas sub basin of Indus basin. The district is part of the bits doab

tract, which is interring alluvial plain between Beas and Satluj River. Physiographical the district

is characterized by two distinct features i.e vast upland plain and Satluj floodplain. The width of

the floodplain varies according to the amount of shift experienced by the river. It is widest in the

Phillor Tehsil. The district is mainly drained by the river Satluj and its tributaries east (white) and

west (black).

Jalandhar district has two types of soils tropical arid brown and arid brown soils. Tropical brown

soils are found on the major part of the district whereas arid brown soils are found in the

southwestern part of the district especially in Lohian and part of Shahtok block. Along the river

Satluj fluent type of soil is found.

2.6 RESERVES

As much of the lease area is covered with water catchment area, only the middle area is considered

for reserve estimation. The sand which is exposed in all the three dimensions (3.0m on an average)

is considered as proved. From the field trials conducted in the sector and information gathered from

the applicant, the bulk density is found to be 1.8 t/cum.

Category wise updated reserves with grade are as follows:

Category Total (in Tonnes) UNFC Code

Proved 4,85,460 Tonnes 111


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Annual sediment deposition at the place of mining:

This is accomplished by taking the converted dimensionless ratio flow-duration curve and

multiplying increments/duration of time in days by the sediment yield associated with that flow. The

computations for total annual suspended and bed load sediment yield are given below:

Sediment yield:

Formula

For Q < 2 in:

S = 1280 Q 0.46 [1.43-0.26 log (A)]

For Q > 2 in:

S = 1965 e -0.055Q [1.43-0.26 log (A)]

Here:

Q (in) = Mean Annual run off =156.63 mm

= 6.17 in

A (mi2) = Catchment area= 23,815.09 km2

= 9195.06 mi2

Sediment yield S= (tons/yr)

S= 1965 e-0.055x6.17[1.43 - 0.26 log (9195.06)] S = 11,07,812.51 tons/year

Thus, 11,07,812.51 tons/year sediment will be regenerated every year in the catchment

area increasing the mineable reserves.

*source: - Calculation of sediment yield by the Dendy-Bolton formula

2.7 MINING

Sand Mining

The salient features of sand mining method are:

Mining of sand is proposed to be carried out by the excavators. The mining involve following

steps-

I. River Bed Mining activities do not involve top soil.

II. Excavation of sand is done by excavators.

III. Drilling and blasting is not required.

Working Depth (below ground level)

The deposits occur in the middle/bottom of the river. During the entire lease period, the

deposit will be worked from the top surface to 3 m bgl. The ultimate depth of the open cast

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Process:

Refer to Figure 2.1; mining will be started at the centre of cross section of the river bed from

the farthest downstream end, moving upstream and to the sides alternating in 3 steps of 1 m

depth each.

Fig. 2.1 Mining Process


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Restriction of mining:

• The mining should be prohibited to distance of 500 m on upstream and downstream from the

high level bridge and 250 m form the other bridges on upstream and down stream

• If width of the river is less than 120 m the mining will be restricted within the bed of river. If

higher than 120 m the mining will be restricted after leaving the area of 30 m from the edge of

embankment on either side of the river bed.

• The mining will not be allowed below the water table.

• No mining operation will be allowed in forest area.

• Unless benches are formed in accordance with regulation 106 of Metalliferrous Mine

Regulations, 1961, the max. permissible depth of the quarry pit will be 3 m.

• The contractors will abide by various provisions laid down under Mines Act, 1952, Mines &

Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957, Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, MMR,

1961.

• The contractor will abide by the provisions of Mines Act, 1952, Interstate Migrant Workman

Act. The contractor with the satisfaction of competent authority will provide drinking water, rest

shelter, first aid box, welfare facilities as per Central and State Govt. labor laws

• The contractor will not do any quarry operations within the distance of 75m from railway line,

60m from national highway and 50m from reservoir tank, canal roads, public works or

buildings and in-habitat sites etc.

• The river bed areas dug during one season i.e. other than rainy season will get refilled Sand

deposit in rainy season in which the material so deposited will be available for fresh quarrying.

• The contractors will abide by the State Minor Mineral Concession Rules, Punjab,1964.

Details of Machinery (per day)

1 Dumper/truck 4

2 Excavator On hire basis

2.8 GENERAL FEATURES

Topography:

The proposed area is a river bed which is flat except the banks. The Land profile adjoining the river

bank is also flat.. The difference of the highest & the lowest elevation of the area is about 2 to 3

meter. The surrounding area is devoid of any thick vegetation except for patched agricultural lands.

Surface Drainage Pattern

It is a river bed mining project. The total lease area is located in the Satluj river catchment/water

shed area.


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Vehicular Traffic Density

The connecting road from the mine to National Highway No.1 is 12 m wide. These may be

reinforced to facilitate easy and smooth movement of heavy duty trucks.

The National Highway has traffic density of 18 trucks per hour ply regularly and these will easily

accommodate addition 4 trucks/trolleys per hour.

Township

Since this mining is intermittent and labour employed would be mostly from adjoining areas, no

colony is proposed.

Power, Water Supply and other Infrastructure requirement

Power

All the activities will be carried out by semi-mechanized method i.e. loading the

trucks/trolley/carrying vehicles manually by the working people, excavators will be used for

excavation. There is no power requirement for the project because excavators will run on diesel.

Water Supply

In the river bed mining projects there is as such no need of water to carry out operations, except for

dust suppression. The number of working people is 12 so the water requirement for workers will be

around 1 KLD for drinking purpose & 0.7 KLD for the dust suppression, the total water requirement

will be around 1.7 KLD. This water will be supplied from the nearby area.

Infrastructure:

The site services like rest room shelter, first aid box, drinking water & facilities will be provided to

workers at the mine site.

Manpower Requirement:

The manpower requirement for the proposed project will be around 12. This does not include

manpower required for transportation and unloading of Sand in dumpers/trucks/trolleys but includes

the manpower required for loading the vehicles through excavators. It also does not include the

unskilled manpower in case the entire loading of vehicles is resorted through manual labour.

Daily Water Demand 1.7 KLD

Drinking use 1 KLD

Dust suppression 0.7 KLD


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Manpower requirement

********

S. No. Category Numbers

1. Administrative 1

2. Supervisory 2

3. Skilled 3

4 Semi skilled 3

5 Unskilled 3

TOTAL 12

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SECTION-III

DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

INDEX


3.0 INTRODUCTION 2/III

3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT 2/III

3.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT 3/III

3.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT 7/III

3.3 (a) GROUND WATER 8/III

3.3 (b) SURFACE WATER 13/III

3.4 SOIL ENVIRONMENT 17/III

3.5 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 19/III

3.6 TRAFFFIC STUDY 20/III

3.7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 20/III

3.7(a) BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT : FLORA 22/III

3.7(b) BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT : FAUNA 23/III

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3.0 INTRODUCTION

This section contains the description of baseline studies of the area within 10 Km radius

surrounding the Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Jalandhar, Punjab. The study was undertaken for

prevailing environment in respect of land, air, water (both ground and surface), soil, noise,

biological (both flora and fauna). The data collected has been used to understand the

existing environment scenario around the proposed mining project against which the

potential impacts of the proposed project can be assessed.

3.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT

This section includes the study of natural features like topography, climate etc. Land use/

Land cover map.

Topography

The proposed area is a river bed which is very flat except the banks. The Land profile

adjoining the river bank is also flat. The difference of the highest & the lowest elevation of

the area is about 2 to 3 meter. The surrounding area is devoid of any thick vegetation except

for patched agricultural lands.

Climate:

The climatic conditions are Semi-arid. The maximum and minimum temperature during the

year varies from 37 0C in summer to 7 0C in winter on the basis of past years observations.

The average rainfall in the area is 677 mm per year. Solar radiations are available for about

nine months per year. Average humidity is 40 %.

Land use / Land cover statistics of project study area

The land use of the study area is tabulated below:

Table 3.1: Land Use cover of the project study area

Serial

No.

Description Area in

Hectares

Percentage

share in

total area

1 Open/Wasteland 500.22 1.48

2 Agriculture 31756.29 94.22

3 River 311.53 0.92

4 Settlement 717.54 2.13

5 Vegetation 340.58 1.01

6 Water bodies 79.35 0.24

Total 33705.54 100

The 10 km radius land use map is attached in the end of the section.

Ambient air quality monitoring stations were selected primarily on the basis of surface influence,

demographic influence and meteorological influence. From the meteorological data already

available at the near-most site the frequency and duration of wind is preliminary determined, from

which the likely wind rose diagram is first drawn. Three monitoring stations are selected in the

direction of the most predominant wind direction; one in the leeward (downwind) side , one closer to

the project site and one in the windward (upwind)side. Two more stations are selected across this

direction.

24 hourly monitoring was carried out for SO2, NO2, & PM10 twice a week at each station for a study

period of 3 months (March’11, April’11 and May’11).

a. Wind rose diagram

Figure 3.1 : Wind Rose Diagram

Observations:

The prominent seasonal wind direction is NW & W contributing more than / approximately 25 % of

the total.

Methods for monitoring

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has published comprehensive document on emission

testing regulations (“Emission Regulations Part-3, 1985”). Those procedures relevant to the

Parameters Technique Technical

Protocol

Minimum

Detectable Limit

PM2.5 Gravimetric method US EPA Method 5 (µg/m3)

PM10 Gravimetric method IS 5182 (Part-

XXIII) 5 (µg/m3)

Sulphur Dioxide West and Gaeke IS-5182 (Part-II) 3 (µg/m3)

Nitrogen Oxide Jacob & Hochheiser IS-5182 (Part-VI) 7 (µg/m3)

i. Particulate Matter (PM):-

The CPCB method and IS 5182 (Part-XXIII) adopt a very similar approach to particulate sampling.

There are some differences in the expressions used, but they are generally of no practical

significance. It is recommended that CPCB method is adapted.

ii. Equipment calibration:

For accurate testing of emission sources, the components of the sampling train is calibrated by

outsource and supplier (Master Calibrator) standards and solutions are used, calibrated under

certified reference material.

The ambient air quality data were collected to find the existing emissions / conditions. The data is

given in Table No. 3.2 (i)

Ambient air quality monitoring stations

S.No. Location Station name Distance and direction

from the lease area (km)

Zone (Core/

Buffer)

1. AQ1 Ashour W 3.30 Buffer zone

2. AQ2 Raur E 6.00 Buffer zone

3. AQ3 Near Site E 0.50 Core zone

4. AQ4 Raipur N 2.60 Buffer zone

5. AQ5 Chuharwala S 1.80 Buffer zone

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Ambient Air Quality Status

S.

No. Pollutant Locations

No. of

observa

tion

Minimum Maximum Average 98th

Percentile

CPCB

Standards

1. SO2

(µg/m3)

AQ1

24

6.9 13.4 9.5 12.6

80.0

AQ2 8.8 15.2 10.9 14.8

AQ3 6.9 14.8 9.3 13.9

AQ4 8.4 14.2 10.3 13.5

AQ5 9.2 15.0 11.1 14.3

2. NO2

(µg/m3)

AQ1

24

14.0 25.4 20.3 24.8

80.0

AQ2 14.6 29.4 22.6 28.5

AQ3 13.7 24.7 18.0 23.9

AQ4 15.2 28.5 21.6 27.6

AQ5 15.0 30.2 23.3 29.5

3. PM10

(µg/m3)

AQ1

24

75.5 94.6 83.2 93.7

100.0

AQ2 77.5 99.4 86.0 98.6

AQ3 73.7 89.3 80.2 88.0

AQ4 76.8 94.0 84.2 93.7

AQ5 78.0 100.0 86.9 99.7

4. PM2.5

(µg/m3) AQ3 24 30.7 39.0 34.2 38.4 60.0

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Observations:

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the minimum & maximum concentrations of PM10

for all the 5 AQ monitoring stations were found to be 73.7 µg/m3 at AQ3 and 100/m3 at AQ5,

respectively.

As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned, the prescribed CPCB limit of

80 µg/m3 for residential and rural areas has never surpassed at any station. The maximum &

minimum concentrations of SO2 were found to be 15.2 µg/m3 at AQ2 & 6.9 µg/m3 at AQ1

and AQ3, respectively. The maximum & minimum concentrations of NO2 were found to be

30.2 µg/m3 at AQ5 & 13.7 µg/m3 at AQ3, respectively.

Free SiO2:

Table 3.2 (iii)

SiO2 AQ1 AQ2 AQ3 AQ4 AQ5

Minimum 1.51 1.55 1.47 1.54 1.56

Maximum 1.89 1.99 1.79 1.88 2.0

The standard for Respirable dust is 3mg/m3 for 8 hour of working period where Free silica

content should not exceed 5% as prescribed by Directorate General of Mines Safety

Observations:

The minimum & maximum concentrations of SiO2 were found to be 1.47 µg/m3 at AQ3 & 2.0

µg/m3 at AQ5 respectively.

3.3 WATER ENVIRONMENT

3.3 (a) Ground Water

Three water samples were collected from the study area. The location of sampling points is

shown in Table 3.3 (i) and the physico-chemical analysis of the water samples is given in the

Table 3.3 (ii).

Table 3.3 (i)

Ground water sampling locations

Station

No. Location Direction

Distance

(km)

Project area/

study area

GW1 Ashour W 3.30 Buffer zone

GW2 Near Site E 0.50

Near Project

Site

GW3 Raur E 6.00 Buffer zone

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Table 3.3 (ii)

Physico-chemical properties of ground water Study Period – March 2011

S. No. Parameter Unit

Limit (as per IS:10500)

GW1 GW2 GW3

desirable permissible

1 Colour Hazen 5 25 <2 <2 <2

2 Odour - Un - Un Un Un

3 Taste - Agreeable - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

4 Turbidity NTU 5 10 <1 <1 <1

5 pH - 6.5-8.5 No

Relaxation 7.42 7.6 7.71

6 Total Hardness (as CaCO3)

mg/l 300 600 165 178 202

7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.3 1 0.07 0.07 0.08

8 Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l 250 1000 25 31 29

9 Fluoride (as F ) mg/l 1 1.5 0.6 0.5 0.8

10 TDS mg/l 500 2000 304 339 357

11 Calcium(as Ca2+) mg/l 75 200 40 43 49

12 Magnesium (as Mg2+) mg/l 30 100 16 17 19

13 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 0.05 1.5 0.01 0.01 0.01

14 Manganese(as Mn) mg/l 0.1 0.3 <0.01 0.01 0.01

15 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 200 400 16 19 25

16 Nitrate(as NO3) mg/l 45 No

Relaxation 6 7 8

17 Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH)

mg/l 0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

18 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l 0.001 No

Relaxation <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

19 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l 0.01 No

Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

20 Selenium ( as Se ) mg/l 0.01 No

Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

21 Arsenic (as As) mg/l 0.01 No

Relaxation <0.005 <0.005 <0.005

22 Cyanide (as CN ) mg/l 0.05 No

Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

23 Lead (as Pb) mg/l 0.05 No

Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

24 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 5 15 0.04 0.03 0.04

25 Anionic Detergent (as MBAS)

mg/l 0.2 1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

26 Chromium (as Cr6+) mg/l 0.05 No

Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

27 Mineral oil mg/l 0.01 0.03 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

28 Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 200 600 170 183 191

29 Aluminium (as Al) mg/l 0.03 0.2 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02

30 Boron (as B) mg/l 1 5 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

Microbiological Parameter

31 Total Coliform MPN/100ml 10 , Max - <2 <2 <2

32 E.coli E.coli /100ml

Absent - Absent Absent Absent

Note: Un- Unobjectionable


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Study Period - April 2011



GW1 GW2 GW3


1 Colour Hazen 5 25 <2 <2 <2




5 pH - 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation 7.53 7.68 7.79


mg/l 300 600 179 191 217

7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.3 1 0.09 0.08 0.06


9 Fluoride (as F ) mg/l 1 1.5 0.7 0.6 0.5

10 TDS mg/l 500 2000 327 369 394

11 Calcium(as Ca2+) mg/l 75 200 43 46 52


13 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 0.05 1.5 0.01 <0.01 0.01

14 Manganese(as Mn) mg/l 0.1 0.3 <0.01 <0.01 0.01


16 Nitrate(as NO3) mg/l 45 No Relaxation 7 8 7


mg/l 0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

18 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l 0.001 No Relaxation <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

19 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

20 Selenium ( as Se ) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

21 Arsenic (as As) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation <0.005 <0.005 <0.005

22 Cyanide (as CN ) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

23 Lead (as Pb) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

24 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 5 15 0.07 0.06 0.07


mg/l 0.2 1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

26 Chromium (as Cr6+) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

27 Mineral oil mg/l 0.01 0.03 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01



30 Boron (as B) mg/l 1 5 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1



32 E.coli E.coli /100ml

Absent - Absent Absent Absent



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Study Period - May 2011



GW1 GW2 GW3


1 Colour Hazen 5 25 <2 <2 <2




5 pH - 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation 7.61 7.81 7.98


mg/l 300 600 188 201 231

7 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.3 1 0.06 0.09 0.08


9 Fluoride (as F ) mg/l 1 1.5 0.6 0.7 0.7

10 TDS mg/l 500 2000 350 388 417

11 Calcium(as Ca2+) mg/l 75 200 45 48 54


13 Copper (as Cu) mg/l 0.05 1.5 <0.01 0.01 0.01

14 Manganese(as Mn) mg/l 0.1 0.3 0.01 <0.01 <0.01


16 Nitrate(as NO3) mg/l 45 No Relaxation 7 10 9


mg/l 0.001 0.002 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

18 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l 0.001 No Relaxation <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

19 Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

20 Selenium ( as Se ) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

21 Arsenic (as As) mg/l 0.01 No Relaxation <0.005 <0.005 <0.005

22 Cyanide (as CN ) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

23 Lead (as Pb) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

24 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 5 15 0.06 0.05 0.05


mg/l 0.2 1 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

26 Chromium (as Cr6+) mg/l 0.05 No Relaxation <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

27 Mineral oil mg/l 0.01 0.03 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01



30 Boron (as B) mg/l 1 5 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1



32 E.coli E.coli /100ml Absent - Absent Absent Absent



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Observation:

Analysis of results of ground water reveal the following: -

• pH varies from 7.42 at GW1 in the month of March, 2011 to 7.98 at GW3 in the

month of May, 2011.

• Total hardness varies from 165 mg/l at GW1 in the month of March, 2011 to 231 mg/l

at GW3 in the month of May, 2011.

• Total dissolved solids vary from 304 mg/l at GW1 in the month of March, 2011 to 417

mg/l at GW3 in the month of May, 2011.

Results show that the, samples taken from GW3 have the maximum values for most of the

parameters.

The ground water from all sources remains suitable for drinking purposes as all the

constituents are within the limits prescribed by drinking water standards promulgated by

Indian Standards IS: 10500.

Fluorides and nitrates are within the permissible limits.

Fig.3.3 Ground water sampling at village Raipur Araian


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3.3 (b) Surface Water

Three surface water samples were collected from the study area. The location of surface

water samples is given in Table 3.3 (iii). The physico-chemical analysis of the samples is

given in the Table 3.3 (iv).

Fig.3.4 Surface water sampling from the river Satluj.

Table 3.3 (iii)

Surface water sampling locations

Station No. Location Direction Distance

(km)

Project area/

study area

SW1 Panddrawal E 4.80 Buffer zone

SW2 Near Site E 0.50 Project Site

SW3 Near Fatehgarh

Lakha W 3.50 Buffer zone


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Table 3.3 (iv) Physico-chemical properties of surface water (March 2011)

S. No. Parameter Unit S.W. 1 S.W. 2 S.W. 3

Upstream Centre Downstream

1 pH - 7.65 7.54 7.46

2 Dissolved oxygen mg/l 7.5 7.2 7.1

3 BOD (3 Days at 27°C) mg/l 1 2 2

4 Free Ammonia (as N) mg/l <0.1 <0.1 <0.1

5 Sodium Adsorption Ratio - 1.6 1.1 1.3

6 Boron mg/l 0.1 0.1 0.1

7 Conductivity µmhos/cm 280 272 323

8 Turbidity NTU 8 10 12

9 Magnesium Hardness ( as CaCO3) mg/l 22 28 30

10 Total Alkalinity (as CaCO3) mg/l 102 92 120

11 Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 16 18 20

12 sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 12 14 11

13 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l 1.4 1.6 1.6

14 Fluoride (as F) mg/l 0.4 0.4 0.4

15 Sodium (as Na) mg/l 31 22 30

16 Potassium (as K) mg/l 3.1 2.8 3.3

17 TKN mg/l 0.8 1.1 1.2

18 Total Phosphorous (as P) mg/l 0.36 0.32 0.43

19 COD mg/l 7 10 12

20 Phenollic compounds (as C6H5OH) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

21 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.6 0.4 0.4

22 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 0.02 0.02 0.02

23 Arsenic (as As) mg/l <0.005 <0.005 <0.005

24 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

25 Total Coliform MPN/100ml 500 1100 1300

26 Faecal Coliform MPN/100ml 220 500 500


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Physico-chemical properties of surface water (April 2011)

S. No. Parameter Unit S.W. 1 S.W. 2 S.W. 3


1 pH - 7.61 7.66 7.72


3 BOD (3 Days at 27°C) mg/l 2 2 3



6 Boron mg/l 0.1 0.1 0.1







13 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l 1.4 1.6 1.5




17 TKN mg/l 0.9 1.1 1.1


19 COD mg/l 10 14 18

20 Phenollic compounds (as C6H5OH) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

21 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.79 0.56 0.48

22 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 0.01 0.02 0.02

23 Arsenic (as As) mg/l <0.005 <0.005 <0.005

24 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001




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Physico-chemical properties of surface water (May 2011)

S.No. Parameter Unit S.W. 1 S.W. 2 S.W. 3


1 pH - 7.64 7.68 7.72


3 BOD (3 Days at 27°C) mg/l 2 3 3



6 Boron mg/l 0.1 0.1 0.1







13 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l 1.2 1.4 1.1




17 TKN mg/l 1.1 1.5 1.3


19 COD mg/l 12 16 20

20 Phenolic compounds (as C6H5OH) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001

21 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.96 0.78 0.89

22 Zinc (as Zn) mg/l 0.01 0.01 0.02

23 Arsenic (as As) mg/l <0.005 <0.005 <0.005

24 Mercury (as Hg) mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001




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Observation:

The analysis results indicate that the pH ranges between 7.46 and 7.72.

Dissolved Oxygen (DO) was observed in the range of 7.1 to 7.9 mg/l against the minimum

requirement of 4 mg/l. BOD values were observed to be in the range of 1-3 mg/l.

The chlorides and Sulphates were found to be in the range of 12-22.0 mg/l and 10-16.0 mg/l

respectively.

Bacteriological examination of surface water samples revealed the presence of total coliform in

range of 500MPN/100 ml to 3300 MPN/100 ml

Based on the results it is evident that most of the parameters of the samples comply with

‘Category ‘C’ standards of CPCB indicating their suitability for Drinking water source after

conventional treatment and disinfection.

3.4 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

Soil may be defined as a thin layer of earth’s crust, medium for the growth of plants. The soil

characteristics include both physical and chemical properties. The soil survey and soil

samples were carried out / collected to assess the soil characteristics of the study area. Soil

samples were collected from 3 locations (project site, one upstream & one downstream side)

as shown in Table 3.4(i) and analyzed as per CPCB norms.

The physico-chemical characteristics of these soil samples are given in Table No. 3.4(ii).

.

Table No. 3.4 (i)

Description of soil sampling locations

Station No. Location Direction Distance

(km)

Project area/

study area

SQ1 Ashour W 3.30 Buffer zone

SQ 2 Site - - Project Site

SQ 3 Panddrawal E 4.80 Buffer zone


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Table 3.4 (ii)

Physico-chemical properties of soil

S.No. Parameter Unit SQ-1 SQ-2 SQ-3

1

Texture - Sandy Clay loam Sandy loam Sandy Clay loam

Silt % 21.42 19.12 15.34

clay % 28.84 10.05 26.71

Sand % 49.74 70.83 57.95

2 pH - 7.62 7.58 8.36

3 Electrical Conductivity µmhos/cm 128 103 147

4 Cation- exchange capacity meq/100 gm 12.98 8.14 15.32

5 Potassium mg/kg 62.34 74.34 82.34

6 Sodium mg/kg 206.87 185.87 172.87

7 Calcium mg/kg 1191.35 1236.95 1365.95

8 Magnesium mg/kg 101.61 114.21 100.61

9 Sodium Absorption Ratio - 1.54 1.35 1.21

10 Water Holding Capacity % 27.56 23.6 25.66

11 Porosity % 47.25 54.79 51.23

12 Avl.Phosphorus (as P) mg/kg 19.32 6.7 14.65

13 Avl.Nitrogen mg/kg 78.87 61.23 88.26

14 Total Nitrogen % 0.045 0.028 0.031

15 Carbon % 1.07 0.95 1.21

16 Sulphur % 0.035 0.027 0.048

Observations:

Samples collected from identified locations indicate the soil is sandy type and the pH value

ranging from 7.58 to 8.36, which shows that the soil is alkaline in nature. Potassium is found

to be from 62.34 mg/kg to 82.34 mg/kg. The water holding capacity is found between 23.6%

to 27.56%.


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Fig.3.5 Soil sampling near village Raipur Araian

3.5 NOISE ENVIRONNENT

The noise levels within the study area were recorded using Sound Level Meter and noise

monitoring results were compared with the Ambient Noise Quality Standard notified under

Environment Protection Act, 1986.

Table 3.5 (i)

Noise quality monitoring stations

S.No. Location Station name Distance and direction

from the lease area (km)

Zone (Core/

Buffer)

1. NQ1 Ashour W 3.30 Buffer zone

2. NQ2 Raipur N 2.60 Buffer zone

3. NQ3 Site - 0.00 Core Zone

4. NQ4 Raur E 6.00 Buffer zone

Table No. 3.5 (ii) Noise level status

S.No. LOCATION ZONE

LIMIT (as per CPCB Guidelines),dB(A)

Monitored value dB(A)

DAY* NIGHT* DAY* NIGHT*

1 NQ1

Residential Zone 55 45 53.8 43.8

2 NQ2

Residential Zone 55 45 54.3 44.1

3 NQ3

Industrial zone 75 70 56.2 44.7

4 NQ4

Silence zone 50 40 49.2 39.4

* Day time dB(A)(6.00AM TO 10.00PM)

Night time dB(A)(10.00PM TO 6.00AM)


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Results

Noise monitoring reveals that the maximum & minimum noise levels at day time were

recorded as 56.2 dB (A) at NQ3 & 49.2 dB(A) at NQ4, respectively. The maximum &

minimum noise levels at night time were found to be 44.7 dB(A) at NQ3 Village & 39.4

dB(A) at NQ4.

There are several other sources in the 10 km radius of study area, which contributes to the

local noise level of the area. Traffic activities as well as activities in nearby villages and

agricultural fields add to the ambient noise level of the area.

3.6 THE TRAFFIC STUDY

The connecting road from the mine to NH-1 is 12 m wide. This may be reinforced to facilitate

easy and smooth movement of heavy duty trucks.

During mine operation

Total capacity of mine : 1, 61,800 TPA

No. of working days : 250 days

Per day capacity of mine : 668 tonnes

Truck capacity : 20 tonnes

No. of trucks deployed : 33 trucks

Working hours per day : 8 hours

No. of trucks deployed/hr : 4 trucks

At present the traffic load at highway is 18 trucks per hour, in particular. Due to the proposed

project there will be addition in the existing trucks having the capacity of 20 tonnes load that

is 4 trucks/hr, hence the changes will be at small level and will not affect the existing

environment.

3.7 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Ecological Environment:

The State of Punjab can be divided physiographically in to two broad regions viz. Shivalik

Himalayan region and alluvial plain region. Satluj, Beas, Ravi and Ghagghar are four main

rivers of the State, which after traversing through Shivalik region, irrigate the plain areas and

make them fertile. The State is consisting of many fragile ecosystems of international

importance and many Protected and Reserved forests. As far as the study area is concerned

it falls under the alluvial plain regions of Punjab. It mainly comprises of non-forest areas such

as agricultural land, river beds, human settlements and barren land.


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Forest cover in Jalandhar district:

The recorded forest area in Punjab State is 3,058 sq km, which constitute about 6.07% of

total geographic area of the State. The Jalandhar district has only 4 km2 forest cover out of

which 2 km2 is moderately dense forest and 2 km2 is open forest. (India State of Forests

Report, 2009). As far as study area is concerned there is no forest area at all. The area

comprises of agricultural land and riverine vegetation. Due to high temperature and humidity

the area comprises of tropical dry deciduous vegetation. Wild life protected area declared

protected under “Wildlife Protection Act-1972” located within 10 km radius of the proposed

mining area is Mattwara RF. Forest occurring in the district is typically topical dry deciduous

type. The forest is dominated by Acacia nilotica, Dalbergia sissoo, Bombax cieba etc.

Methodology for Floral & Faunal study:

Detailed survey was conducted to evaluate floral and faunal composition of the study area.

Primary data on floral and faunal composition was recorded during site visit and secondary

data was collected from the Forest department and published relevant literatures to get the

correct picture of the study area. Inventory of flora and fauna is prepared on the basis of

collected data. Forest type and vegetation of the study area is discussed on the basis of

plant species recorded from the area.

General vegetation of the study area:

The study area comprise of tropical dry deciduous vegetation. Several tropical elements can

be seen scattered in the area. Species of Achyranthes, Calotropis, Lantana, Ricinus,

Ziziphus, etc. are of common occurrence. Tree species viz. Acaccia nilotica, Eucalyptus

umbellata, Populus deltoids, Melia azadirachta, etc. are found planted along the boundary of

the agricultural lands and along the road sides.

Ground vegetation mainly consists of grasses and small shrubs. Useful fodder grasses,

Cynodon dactylon, Eleusine indica, Trifolium alexandrinumt, etc. can be seen growing in the

area.

The large weeds which infest uncultivated tracts are aak (Calotropis procera), castor

(Ricinus communis), dhatura (Datura metel) and thor (Opnuntia stricta). Other abnoxious

weeds and those which appear in crops are pohli or thistle (Carthamus oxyacantha), shial

kanta (Argemone mexicana), kandyari (Solanum xanthocarpum) and bhang (Cannabis

sativa).

Flora of the Core zone: The core zone comprises of Satluj river bed, where mining

operation is proposed. This area consists of riparian vegetation in which aquatic and

marshland plants are the main component. No ecologically sensitive plant species has been


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reported from this area. Riparian vegetation is found along the river side. The river Satluj is

full of water throughout the year with great flow. Popular ciliate and Dalbergia sisso grows

along the river bank (Fig-3.6 & 3.7)

Fig-3.6: Trees grown along the river bank Fig-3.7: Scattered annual grasses near the mine

area

Flora of the Buffer zone: Buffer zone of the proposed project is mainly agricultural land.

The flora of buffer zone comprises of plants growing on the edges of agricultural land, village

woodlots and trees planted along the roads. Many tree species are planted in the area

because of their usefulness, economic and aesthetic values. Some tree species observed in

the area are, Aam (Mangifera indica), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Bail (Aegle marmelos),

Bakain (Melia azedarach), Bargad (Ficus bengalensis), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Peepal

(Ficus religiosa), Popular (Populas dealtoides), Safeda (Eucalyptus umbelatus), Sisam

(Dalbergia sissoo), etc.

In agricultural waste land and along the road side, growth of weeds like Argemone

mexicana, Cannabis sativa, Cenchrus cilitaris, Heteropogon contortus, Lantana camara,

Parthenium hysterosporus, etc. are very common. These weeds are affecting the agricultural

productivity of the region due to fast growth, short life cycle and enormous production of

seeds.

Agricultural crops: The study area is surrounded by agricultural field in which many plants of

agricultural importance are cultivated. Wheat (Triticum aestivum), Rice (Oryza sativa), Maize

(Zea mays), Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), Bajra (Pennisetum glaucum), Sunflower

(Helianthus annuus) are commonly grown crops of this area.


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Fauna reported in Core zone:

During the faunal survey in the area no wildlife corridor or movement of animals was

recorded from proposed project area. A list of animals of the study area has been prepared

on the basis of local inquiry from the village people and from the available published

literatures. The animals thus recorded were cross checked with Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

for their schedule. No established habitats of any mammals or birds are noticed in river bed

and along the banks. Among mammals Rat & squirrels and among birds common mayna,

house crow, koel and sparrow were reported to be found the core zone.

Fauna reported in Buffer zone:

Mammal: Many domesticated mammal species are reported from buffer zone during the

field survey. Common grazing animals like Buffalo, cow, goat etc. can be noticed in open

grass fields. Small mammals like Indian palm squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) and field

mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) are noticed in vicinity of village. Inquiry from village people

regarding wild animals reveals that monkey (Macaca silenus), Indian hare (Lepus nigricollis),

fruits bat (Pteropus conspicillatus), Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), mongoose (Herpestes

edwardsii), jackal (Canis aureus), etc. are often seen in the area.

Avifauna: Water birds like Gadwall (Anas strepera), Common teal (Anas crecca), White

throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis), Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), Red wattled lapwing

etc are noticed. House crow (Corvus splendens), House sparrow (Passer domesticus),

Common hill Myna (Gracula religiosa), Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), Hoopoe

(Upupa epops ceylonensis) are of common occurrence.

Reptile: The reptilians species commonly reported are Agama (Laudakia tuberculata) in

settlement area, Garden lizard (Calotes versicolor) and Eutropis macularia along shady

places in agricultural field or where growth of bushes is noticed.

Table 3.6 (i) Flora of the Core zone

S. No. Species Family Habit

1. Ageratum conyzoides L. Asteraceae Herb

2. Amaranthus spinosus L. Amaranthaceae Herb

3. Calotropis procera (Aiton) R.Br. Asclepiadaceae Shrub

4. Cannabis sativa L. Canabaceae Herb

5. Cassia tora L. Caesalpinaceae Herb

6. Cenchrus ciliaris L. Poaceae Herb

7. Chenopodium album L. Chenopodiaceae Herb

8. Datura innoxia Mill. Solanaceae Shrub


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Table 3.6(ii) Flora of the Buffer zone

9. Hydrolea zeylanica (L.) Vahl Hydrophylaceae Herb

10. Ipomoea carnea Jacq. Convolvulaceae Shrub

1. Alternanthera paronychioides A.St.-Hil. Amaranthaceae Herb

2. Alternanthera pungens Kunth Amaranthaceae Herb

3. Amaranthus spinosus L. Amaranthaceae Herb

4. Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott Araceae Herb

5. Ageratum conyzoides L. Asteraceae Herb

6. Grangea maderaspatana (L.) Poir. Asteraceae Herb

7. Parthenium hysterophorus L. Asteraceae Herb

8. Cassia tora L. Caesalpinaceae Herb

9. Cannabis sativa L. Canabaceae Herb

10. Chenopodium album L. Chenopodiaceae Herb

11. Commelina benghalensis L. Commelinaceae Herb

12. Cyperus alopecuroides Rottb. Cyperaceae Herb

13. Cyperus rotundus L. Cyperaceae Herb

14. Fimbristylis aestivalis (Retz.) Vahl. Cyperaceae Herb

15. Scirpus brachyceras Hochst. ex A.

Rich.

Cyperaceae Herb

16. Argemone mexicana L. Papaveraceae Herb

17. Brachiaria ramosa (L.) Stapf. Poaceae Herb

18. Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Poaceae Herb

19. Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) Willd. Poaceae Herb

20. Echinochloa colona (L.) Link Poaceae Herb

21. Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. Poaceae Herb

22. Eragrostis tenella (L.) Roem. & Schult. Poaceae Herb

23. Imperata cylindrica (L.) P. Beauv. Poaceae Herb

24. Panicum brevifolium L Poaceae Herb


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25. Saccharum spontaneum L. Poaceae Herb

26. Physalis minima L. Solanaceae Herb

27. Calotropis procera (Aiton) R.Br. Asclepiadaceae Shrub

28. Cassia occidentalis L. Caesalpinaceae Shrub

29. Croton bonplandianum Baill. Euphorbiaceae Shrub

30. Abutilon indicum (L.) Sweet Malvaceae Shrub

31. Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd. Nyctaginaceae Shrub

32. Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. Rhamnaceae Shrub

33. Datura innoxia Mill. Solanaceae Shrub

34. Solanum virginianum L. Solanaceae Shrub

35. Lantana camara L. Verbenaceae Shrub

36. Mangifera indica L. Anacardiaceae Tree

37. Polyalthia longifolia (Sonn.) Thw. Annonaceae Tree

38. Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. Apocynaceae Tree

39. Cassia fistula L. Caesalpinaceae Tree

40. Ricinus communis L. Euphorbiaceae Tree

41. Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Fabaceae Tree

42. Bauhinia acuminata L. Fabaceae Tree

43. Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. Fabaceae Tree

44. Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. Fabaceae Tree

45. Bombax ceiba L. Malvaceae Tree

46. Azadirachta indica A.Juss. Meliaceae Tree

47. Melia azedarach L. Meliaceae Tree

48. Acacia nilotica (L.) Willd. ex Delile Mimosaceae Tree

49. Ficus benghalensis L. Moraceae Tree

50. Ficus religiosa L. Moraceae Tree

51. Ficus virens Dryand. Moraceae Tree

52. Morus alba L. Moraceae Tree

53. Morus australis Poir. Moraceae Tree


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Table 3.6 (iii) Fauna of the Core zone:

S. No. Common Name Scientific Name Wildlife

schedule

Avian fauna (Bird):

1. Common Myna Acridotheres tristis IV

2. House Crow Corvus splendens IV

3. Drongo Dicrurous adsimilis IV

4. Koel Eudynamys scolopacea IV

5. Sparrow Passer domesticus IV

Mammals

1 Squirrel Funambulus pennant IV

2 Rat Ratthus ratthus V

Amphibians

1 Common Indian tod Bufo melanostictus IV

2 Indian skipper frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis IV

3 Indian bull frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus IV

Fishes

1 Bhangan or Bata Labio bata --

2 Chappera or Palla Gudusia chapara --

3 Dumra or Dhambra Labio rohita --

4 Pari or Battu Notopterus notopterus --

5 Theila Catla catla --

Mollusca:

1 -- Bellamya benghalensis --

2 -- Pila globosa --

3 -- Brotia costula --

54. Eucalyptus umbellata Dum.Cours. Myrtaceae Tree

55. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels Myrtaceae Tree

56. Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa Rutaceae Tree

57. Citrus jambhiri Lush. Rutaceae Tree

58. Populus deltoids Bartram ex Marshall Salicaceae Tree

59. Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. Simaroubiaceae Tree


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4 -- Angulyara oxytropis --

5 -- Lemellidens marginalis --

Table 3.6 (iv) Fauna of the Buffer zone:

S.No Common Name Scientific name Wildlife

Wild Animals (mammals)

1 Squirrel Funambulus pennant Schedule –IV

2 Rat Ratthus ratthus Schedule –V

3 Blue bull Boselaphus tragocamelus Schedule –III

Avians (Birds)

1 Common Myna Acridotheres tristis Schedule -IV

2 King fisher Halcyon smyrnensis Schedule –IV

3 Pond Heron Ardeola grayii Schedule –IV

4 Blue Rock Pigeon Columba livia Schedule -IV

5 House Crow Corvus splendens Schedule -V

6 Cuckoo Cuculus canorus Schedule -IV

7 House Sparrow Passer domesticus Schedule -IV

8 Roseringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri Schedule -IV

9 Pond Heron Ardeola grayii Schedule -IV

10 Grey Horn Bill Ocyceros birostris Schedule -IV

11 Common Babbler Turdoides caudatus Schedule –IV

12 Peacock Pavo cristatus Schedule –I

Reptiles & Amphibians

1 Common Toad Buyo melanostictus Schedule -IV

2 India bull frog Rana tigerina Schedule -IV

3 India tree frog Polypedates maculates Schedule IV

4 Skipping frog Buyo stomaticus Schedule –IV

5 Garden lizard Calotes versicolor Schedule -IV

6 House lizard Hemidactylus sp Schedule -IV

7 Rat snakes Ptyas mucosa Schedule –II

******************

Project Name: Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Punjab Final EIA/EMP-Section – IV Anticipated Environmental Impact

and Mitigation Measures

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SECTION-IV

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MITIGATION MEASURES

INDEX


4.0 GENERAL 2/IV

4.1 LAND ENVIRONMENT 2/IV

4.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT 7/IV

4.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT 8/IV

4.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT 11/IV

4.5 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 12/IV

4.6 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS 16/IV

4.7 STATUATORY REQUIREMENTS 17/IV

4.8 MATRIX FOR EIA 18/IV



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4.0 GENERAL

All development projects are likely to have an impact on the natural set up of the

environment. This impact may be beneficial or adverse, depending on the improvement or

the deterioration it brings about change in the status of air, water, land, ecology, natural

systems, socio-cultural life styles and economics of the population. Depending on the nature

of activities and baseline environment status, the impacts are assessed for their importance.

On the basis of the impact analysis, the mitigating action and future monitoring requirement

are focused in the Environmental Management plan for countering or minimizing the

impacts.

Keeping in mind, the environmental baseline scenario as detailed in Section III and the

proposed mining activity described in Section II, it is attempted to assess the likely impact

and its extent on various environmental parameters and likely mitigation measures to be

adopted.


The mining and allied activities involved in river bed mining are creation of temporary haul

roads / transportation track and formation of mined pits inside river, etc. The systematic

removal of sand will not cause bed degradation and will not affect aquatic environment.

This RBM project does not involve any waste generation. Thus no waste dump sites are

needed for the project.

IMPACT OF SAND MINING

The proposed extraction of streambed materials, mining below the existing streambed, and

alteration of channel-bed form and shape leads to several impacts such as erosion of

channel bed and banks, increase in channel slope, and change in channel morphology.

These impacts may cause:

• Undercutting and collapse of river banks.

• Loss of adjacent land and/or structures.

• Upstream erosion as a result of an increase in channel slope and changes in flow

velocity.

• Downstream erosion due to increased carrying capacity of the stream

• Downstream changes in patterns of deposition.

• Changes in channel bed and habitat type.



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Mitigation measures

• Since the project is mainly for sand excavation (soil deficient), no loss of top soil is

involved /anticipated.

• The RBM activity will be semi-mechanized, most of the work is proposed to be done

manually which will avoid adverse effects associated with heavy machinery /

equipments / their functioning.

• Sand mining will be restricted down to 3 m below river bed or the water table whichever

less.

• The RBM will be done in unsaturated zone, thus minimising loss to habitat.

• Dredging will not be allowed.

Sand Budget

Determining the sand budget for a particular stream reach requires site-specific topographic,

hydrologic, and hydraulic information. This information is used to determine the amount of

sand that can be removed from the area without causing undue erosion or degradation,

either at the site or at a nearby location, upstream or downstream.

In-channel or near-channel sand-and-gravel mining changes the sediment budget, and may

result in substantial changes in the channel hydraulics. These interventions can have

variable effects on aquatic habitat, depending on the magnitude and frequency of the

disturbance, mining methods, particle-size characteristics of the sediment, the

characteristics of riparian vegetation, and the magnitude and frequency of hydrologic events

following the disturbance.

Temporal and spatial responses of alluvial river systems are a function of geomorphic

thresholds, feedbacks, lags, upstream or downstream transmission of disturbances, and

geologic/physiographic controls. Minimization of the negative effects of sand-and-gravel

mining requires a detailed understanding of the response of the channel to mining

disturbances.

Decisions on where to mine, how much and how often require the definition of a reference

state, i.e., a minimally acceptable or agreed-upon physical and biological condition of the

channel. Present understanding of alluvial systems is generally not sufficient to enable the

prediction of channel responses quantitatively and with confidence; therefore, reference

states are difficult to determine. Still, a general knowledge of fluvial processes can provide

guidelines to minimize the detrimental effects of mining. Well-documented cases and related

field data are required to properly assess physical, biological, and economic tradeoffs.



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Mitigation measures

Quantities will be strictly limited so that sand accumulation rates are sufficient to avoid

extended impacts on channel morphology and instream habitat. Although conceptually

simple, annual sand recruitment to a particular site is highly variable and not well

understood.

• Flow and sediment transport for most rivers and streams is highly variable from year-to-

year, thus an annual average rate may be meaningless.

• An "annual average deposition rate" could bear little relation to the sediment transport

regimes in a river in any given year.

� Mining will be done as per the approved mine plan from the respective State Mining

Department.

� The site selection was done keeping the following points; minor mineral reserves, site

specific problems like flooding, submergence crop lands / fields, need of excavation, rate

of sediment deposition etc.

� RBM will be done in responsible manner.

The sand budget calculation and replenishment capacity are given in Table 4.1

a. In whole Satluj basin

Table 4.1

Sand budget calculation and replenishment capacity of river

S. No. Factors Probable Replenishment

1. Total sand budget of mine 4,85,460 Tonnes

2. River Satluj River

3. Runoff 156.63 mm or 6.17 in

4. Catchment area 23,815.09km2 or

9195.06 mi2

5. Drainage density 0.069 km-1

6. Average slope 2.51 %

7. Average rainfall 681 (mm)

8. Vegetation cover factor 0.4

9. *Sediment yield

Formula

For Q < 2 in:

S = 1280 Q 0.46 [1.43-0.26 log (A)]

11,07,812.51 TPA

sediment will be

regenerated every year

increasing the mineable



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For Q > 2 in:

S = 1965 e -0.055Q [1.43-0.26 log (A)]

Here:

Q (in) = Mean Annual run off =156.63 mm

= 6.17 in

A (mi2) = Catchment area= 23,815.09 km2

= 9195.06 mi2

Sediment yield S= (tons/yr)

S= 1965 e-0.055x6.17[1.43 - 0.26 log (9195.06)] S = 11,07,812.51 tons/year

*source:- Calculation of sediment yield by the Dendy-

Bolton formula

reserves.

Stability of Structures

Excessive and unscientific Sand mining of instream channels may damage public and

private property. Channel incision caused by mining may undermine bridge piers and expose

buried pipelines and other infrastructure.

The bed degradation caused by Riverbed mining:

(1) Pit excavation

(2) Bar skimming

Bed degradation (channel incision), occurs through two primary processes:

(1) Head cutting

(2)"hungry" water.

Head cutting mobilizes substantial quantities of streambed sediments which are then

transported downstream to deposit in the excavated area and locations further downstream.

In gravel-rich streams, effects on downstream of mining sites may be short-lived when

mining ends, because the balance between sediment input and transport at a site can

reestablish itself relatively quickly. Effects in gravel-poor streams may develop rapidly and

persist for many years after mining has finished. Regardless of downstream effects, head

cutting in both gravel-rich and gravel-poor streams remains a major concern. Head cuts

often move long distances upstream and into tributaries, in some watersheds moving as far

as the headwaters or until halted by geologic controls or man-made structures.

A second form of bed degradation occurs when mineral extraction increases the flow

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operation increases flow width. Both conditions produce slower stream flow velocities and

lower flow energies, causing sediments arriving from upstream to deposit at the mining site.

As stream flow moves beyond the site and flow energies increase in response to the

"normal" channel form downstream, the amount of transported sediment leaving the site is

now less than the sediment carrying capacity of the flow. This sediment-deficient flow or

"hungry" water picks up more sediment from the stream reach below the mining site,

furthering the bed degradation process. This condition continues until the equilibrium

between input and output of sediments at the site is reestablished.

A similar effect occurs below dams, which trap sediment and release "hungry" water

downstream, where channel incision usually ensues. Riverbed mineral excavation

downstream of dams compounds this problem. Although other factors such as levees, bank

protection, and altered flow regimes also promote channel incision, mineral extraction rates

in many streams are often orders-of-magnitude in excess of sediment supply from the

watershed, suggesting that extraction is largely responsible for observed channel changes.

Susceptibility to hungry-water effects would depend on the rate of extraction relative to the

rate of replenishment. Gravel-poor streams would be most susceptible to disturbance.

Channel incision not only causes vertical instability in the channel bed, but also causes

lateral instability in the form of accelerated stream bank erosion and channel widening.

Incision increases stream bank heights, resulting in bank failure when the mechanical

properties of the bank material cannot sustain the material weight. Channel widening causes

shallowing of the streambed as deep pools fill with gravel and other sediments. Shallowing

and widening of the channel also increases stream temperature extremes, and channel

instability increases transport of sediments downstream. Mining-induced bed degradation

and other channel changes may not develop for several years until major channel-

adjustment flows occur, and adjustments may continue long after extraction has ended.

Mitigation measures

� Head cutting will not be allowed.

� Sand mining will be restricted up to 3 m below bed / water table whichever is lesser.

� The RBM will be done in unsaturated zone.

� No mining will be done near to important structure like bridges, dam and others to

prevent bar skimming.

� No mining will be done nearby the dam and important structure to prevent hungry water

problems.

� Mining will not exceed beyond the magnitude.



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Damage in the water body, depends on its assimilative capacity. To find out assimilative

capacity of receiving water body, water samples were collected from different groundwater

and surface water sources.

Mining of sand from within or near a streambed has a direct impact on the stream’s physical

habitat characteristics. These characteristics include geometry, bed evaluation, substrate

composition and stability, in stream roughness elements, depth, velocity, turbidity, sediment

transport, stream discharge and temperature. Altering these habitat characteristics can have

deleterious impacts on both in stream biota and associated riparian habitat.

The detrimental effects, if any, to biota resulting from bed material mining are caused by

three main processes:

i. alteration of flow patterns resulting from modification of the river bed

ii. an excess of suspended sediment

iii. damage to riparian vegetation and in stream habitat

The disturbance activities can also disrupt the ecological diversity in many ways.

As the project activity is carried out in the meandering part of the river bed, none of the

project activities affect the water environment or riparian habitats. In the projects, it is not

proposed to divert or truncate any stream. No proposal is envisaged for pumping of water

either from the river or tapping the ground water. In the lean months, the proposed sand

mining will not expose the base flow of the river and hence, there will not be any adverse

impact on surface hydrology and ground water regime due to this project. DIC, GoP will

adhere all guidelines and rules for proper and scientific method of mining during the period

of extracting the sand.

Mitigation measures

The deposits occur in the middle/bottom of the river. During the lease period, the deposit will

be worked from the top surface to 3 m bgl. The ultimate depth of the open cast pits will be 3

m below ground level or the ground water table whichever is less.

4.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT

Anticipated impacts and evaluation

Information on air quality was studied and various modeling techniques predicted that the

mining activity is not likely to affect the air quality in a significant manner. However, loading



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of sand, its transportation and unloading operations may cause some deterioration in air

quality due to handling dry materials. In the present case, only wet materials will be handled,

thus eliminating problems of fugitive dust. Also, the collection and lifting of minerals will be

done manually without any blasting. Therefore the dust generated is likely to be insignificant

as compared to mining processes involving drilling, blasting, mechanized loading etc.

Air Modeling

In general, mining operations generate substantial quantities of airborne respirable dust,

which may lead to the development of respirable diseases in mine workers. The increasing

trend of mining leads to release of huge amount of dust. These air borne dust particles,

generally below 100 micron in size, are nuisance particulates and cause health hazards as

an ill effect of mining activities. Extraction activities like drilling, blasting, material handling

and transport are a potential source of air pollution. Therefore, a detailed study on emission

sources and quantification of pollutant concentration by means of dispersion modeling is

required to access the environmental impact of a mine. On the basis of the predicted

increments to air pollutant concentrations, an effective mitigation and environmental plan can

be devised for sensitive areas. In case of river bed sand mining, as there is no blasting and

drilling activities, the impacts may only be caused by material handling and transportation

activities of mostly wet sand and the same are minimal.

FUGITIVE DUST- MODELING

Air quality modeling was done using line source model as published by USEPA “Workbook

of Dispersion Modeling” by Turner, for transportation though roads and the empirical

emission factor equations from USEPA. Emission factors to be used in Line source

Dispersion equation is adopted from formula as given below:

E= k * (1.7) * (s/12)*(S/48) * (W/2.7)0.7 * (w/4)0.5 * (365-p/365) kg/VKT

Where

E = Emission Rate (kg/VKT)

k= Particle size multiplier = (0.36)

s = Silt Content of the Road surface material (%) = 10%

S = Mean Vehicle Speed (km/hr) = 20 km/hr

W=Mean Vehicle Weight (tonnes) = 20 tonnes

w= Mean number of wheels = 8



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p= Number of days with at least 0.254 mm of precipitation per year = 60

f = frequency of Vehicle movement in no per hour =4 vehicles / hour

Thus using equation (1)

E = 1.00339 kg/VKT

E = 0.0011 g/sec/m

Concentration of the fugitive dust was calculated using the empirical equations for unpaved

roads published by USEPA- AP42. The Concentration of the fugitive Dust is given below:

C = (2/π) 1/2 (E / σz υ) Exp- [(h2) / (2 σz2)] x 106 ---------------------------- (2)

Where

C = Hourly Concentration in microgram/ m3

E = Emission Rate = 0.0011 g/sec/m

υ = Wind Speed =4 m/s

h = 0 m

Modeling was done for an infinite line source assuming unpaved road. For conservative

calculation wind was assumed to blow at a velocity of 4 m/s perpendicular to the road. The

results for 24 hourly concentration values are given in the Fig. 4.1:



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Fig.4.1 Graph showing Concentration of Fugitive dust vs Distance

It is observed that the ground level concentration (GLC) decreases from 8.19 µg/m3 at 100 m

from the centre line of the road to 1.73 µg/m3 at 500 m from the centre line of the road.

These values have been predicted for a dry unpaved road.

Mitigation measures

The only air pollution sources are the road transport network of the trucks/dumpers. The dust

suppression measures like the following will be resorted:

• Water sprinkling will be done on the roads regularly. This will reduce dust emission further

by 75%.

• Care will be taken to prevent spillage by covering the carrying vehicles with tarpaulin and

sprinkling of water, if dry.

• Fortnightly scraping of road in order to keep the roads almost leveled. This will ensure

smooth flow of vehicles and also prevent spillage.

• Overloading will be kept under check by giving prior awareness.

• Proper Tuning of vehicles to keep the gas emissions under check.

• Plantation of trees along the roads to help reduce the impact of dust in the nearby

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4.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The RBM projects are mainly not noisy as these are mainly semi-mechanized in nature.

Impact on environment

At mines, noise is created by movement of machinery & transportation vehicles, etc. The

noise level in the working environment are compared with the standards prescribed by

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA-USA) which has been adopted and

enforced by the Govt. of India through model rules framed under Factories Act, 1980 and

CPCB 2000 norms. The summary of the permissible exposures in cases of continuous noise

as per above rules is given below:

Table 4.2

Noise impact

Total time of exposure

per day in hour

Sound pressure

dB(A)

Remarks

1 2 3

8.0 90 No exposure in excess of 115

dB(A) is permissible

6.0 92 --

4.0 95 For any period of exposure

falling in between any figure

and lower figure as indicated in

column (1), the permissible

sound is to be determined by

extrapolation or proportionate

scale.

3.0 97

2.0 100

1 ½ 102

1 105

¾ 107

½ 110

¼ 115

Noise at lower levels (sound pressure) is quite acceptable and does not have any bad effect

on human beings, but when it is abnormally high- it incurs some maleficent effects.

a. Mitigation measures

i. On-site

a) Maintenance of Machinery: Regular maintenance of machinery will keep the

generated noise level below the minimum prescribed limit i.e. not exceeding 90 dB (A)

at a distance of 2 m from the machine. All machines will be as per stipulated standards

and will be used at their optimum capacity.

b) Trained Operators: Only trained operators will be allowed to operate machines

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c) Vegetation: Plantation of trees along the bank will be done to dampen the noise, if

possible.

d) Hearing Protection: No hearing protection is generally needed for RBM projects.

e) Phasing out the old and worn out trucks.

ii. Off-site

The off-site receptors are not significantly affected as noise generated by RBM is

insignificant but some disturbances due to vehicle movement may not be avoidable.

However the following measures have been envisaged:

a) The vehicles will be maintained in good running condition so that noise will be

reduced to minimum possible level.

b) Awareness will be imparted prior to mining operations that smoke silencers remain

in a good conditions not to generate noise.

c) In addition, trucks drivers will be instructed to make minimum use of horns at the

village area.


Table 4.3

Anticipated impact and mitigation measures for biological environment:

Impact Predicted Suggestive measure

Disturbance to free

movement / living of

wild fauna viz. Birds,

Reptiles etc.

• If birds are noticed crossing the core zone, they will

not be disturbed at all;

• Labors will not be allowed to discard food, polythene

waste etc., which can attract animals/birds near the

core site;

• Only low polluting vehicles having PUC will be

allowed for carrying mining materials.

• Noise level will be maintained within permissible limit

(silent zone-50dB (A) during day time or residential

zone 55dB (A)) as per Noise Pollution (Regulation

and Control) Rules 2000, CPCB norms

Disturbance of riparian

ecosystem/ wetlands

• The riparian ecosystem or the wetlands will not be

destroyed by the mine owners/workers.

Monitoring of upstream

and downstream water

• Water quality will be monitored from upstream and



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quality downstream area to assess the impact on water

quality and mining activity will be controlled to

maintain the clean water conditions.

Ecological Impacts

Mining which leads to the removal of channel substrate, re-suspension of streambed

sediment and stockpiling on the streambed, will have ecological impacts. These impacts

may have an effect on the direct loss of stream reserve habitat, disturbances of species

attached to streambed deposits, reduced light penetration, reduced primary production, and

reduced feeding opportunities.

For thousands of years, sand and gravel have been used in the construction of roads and

buildings. Today, demand for sand and gravel continues to increase. Mining operators, in

conjunction with cognizant resource agencies, must work to ensure that sand mining is

conducted in a responsible manner.

Excessive and unscientific Riverbed sand mining causes the degradation of rivers. Riverbed

mining lowers the stream bottom, which may lead to bank erosion. Depletion of sand in the

streambed causes the deepening of rivers, and the enlargement of river mouths. Any volume

of sand exported from streambeds is a loss to the system.

Excessive and unscientific Riverbed sand mining is a threat to bridges, river banks and

nearby structures. Sand mining may also affects the groundwater system and the uses that

local people make of the river.

Excessive and unscientific riverbed sand mining results in the destruction of aquatic and

riparian habitat through large changes in the channel morphology. Impacts include bed

degradation, bed coarsening, lowered water tables near the streambed, and channel

instability. These physical impacts cause degradation of riparian and aquatic biota and may

lead to the undermining of bridges and other structures. Continued extraction may also

cause the entire streambed to degrade to the depth of excavation.

Sand mining generates extra vehicle traffic, which negatively impairs the environment.

Where access roads cross riparian areas, the local environment may be impacted.



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Mitigation measures

As the proposed mining will be carried out in a scientific manner as mentioned before, not

much significant impact is anticipated, however, the following mitigation measure will be

taken to further minimize it:

1. The activity will mainly be carried out manually to minimize associate loss, as stated

earlier.

2. No mining will be carried out in the vicinity of important structure like bridges, dam and

other structures if any.

3. No mining will be carried out during the rainy season to minimize impact on aquatic life.

4. As the mining site has no vegetation, no clearance of vegetation is required.

5. The mining activity will deploy a few dumpers/trucks for transportation of sand from the

mine to desired destination that may cause some loss to riparian habitat. Safe site / site

having least impact will be selected for transportation, all the vehicles employed for

transportation purpose will be PUC certified. On closure of mining operations / during the

rainy season the eroded bank will be restored / reclaimed to minimize negative impacts.

6. No lighting will be allowed in the lease area.

7. No piling of sand will be allowed in the area.

Flora and Fauna of Riparian Habitat

If sand mining is done in an unscientific way, i.e. beyond the replenishment capacity,

riverbed mining can have adverse effects at the mine sites. The fertile streamside land

will be lost gradually and the wildlife in the riparian areas may start vanishing. Degraded

stream habitats will result in loss of fisheries productivity, biodiversity, and recreational

potential. Thus the severely degraded channels may lower the aesthetic value too.

All species require specific habitat conditions to ensure long-term survival. Native species

in streams are uniquely adapted to the habitat conditions that existed before humans

began alterations. These have caused major habitat disruptions that favored some

species over others and caused overall declines in biological diversity and productivity. In

most streams and rivers, habitat quality is strongly linked to the stability of channel bed

and banks. Unstable stream channels are inhospitable to most aquatic species.

Factors that increase or decrease sediment supplies often destabilize bed and banks and

result in dramatic channel readjustments. For example, human activities that accelerate

stream bank erosion, such as riparian forest clearing / Riverbed mining cause stream

banks to become net sources of sediment that often have severe consequences for

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bed instabilities that result in a net release of sediment in the local vicinity. Unstable

sediments simplify and, therefore, degrade stream habitats for many aquatic species.

The most important effects of excessive and unscientific Riverbed sand mining on aquatic

habitats are bed degradation and sedimentation, which can have substantial negative

effects on aquatic life. The stability of sand-bed streams depends on a delicate balance

between stream flow, sediment supplied from the watershed, and channel form. Mining-

induced changes in sediment supply and channel form disrupt channel and habitat

development processes. Furthermore, movement of unstable substrates results in

downstream sedimentation of habitats. The affected distance depends on the intensity of

mining, particles sizes, stream flows, and channel morphology.

Channel widening causes swallowing of the streambed, producing braided flow or

subsurface intersand flow in riffle areas, hindering movement of fishes between pools.

Channel reaches become more uniformly shallow as deep pools fill with sand and other

sediments, reducing habitat complexity, riffle-pool structure, and numbers of large

predatory fishes.

All such impacts can be reduced by following scientific mining practices and mitigation

measures as restricted.

Mitigation measures

Sand extraction operations will be managed to avoid or minimize damage to stream/river

banks and riparian habitats

• Sand extraction in vegetated riparian areas will be avoided.

• Undercut and incised vegetated banks will not be altered.

• Large woody debris in the riparian zone will be left undisturbed or replaced when

moved and not be burnt.

• Sand stockpiles, overburden and/or vegetative debris will not be stored within the

riparian zone.

• It is essential that overburden is evenly redistributed over exposed areas as soon as

possible after the operation has been completed for faster revegetation.

• Operation and storage of heavy equipment within riparian habitat will be restricted.

• Access roads will not encroach into the riparian zones

No exotic species will be introduced by the RBM project activity & associated persons at

all.

As the mining will not be done beyond the stipulated limit, so the chances of river mouth

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The river channel will get shallowed due to sediment deposition which will lead to

widening of the river channel and inturn cause submergence of the nearby areas. Thus,

mining in a scientific and systematic way will reduce such impending effects.

Thus there is a requirement to establish a stable ecosystem with both ecological and

economic returns. Minimization of soil erosion and dust pollution enhances the aesthetic

value of the core and the buffer zone. To achieve this, it is advised to have planned

increase in the area of green cover of plantation and green belts activities, wherever

possible. The basic objectives of plantations are as follows:

• Improvement of Soil quality,

• Quick vegetative cover to check soil erosion,

• Improvement in mining site stability,

• Conservation of biological diversity of plants, birds and animals,

• As dust receptor and dust filter, this is likely to be produced during mining.

4.6 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS

Traffic analysis is carried out by understanding the existing carrying capacity of the roads

near to the project site and the connecting main roads in the area. Then depending on the

capacity of the mine, the number of trucks that will be added to the present scenario will be

compared to the carrying capacity.

Table 4.4(i) : Existing Traffic Scenario & LOS

Road V C Existing V/C Ratio LOS

Near Village Raipur Araian 75 300 0.25 B

NH-1 intersection 126 700 0.18 A

V= Volume in PCU’s/hr & C= Capacity in PCU’s/ hr

The existing Level of Service “B” and “A”i.e.very good and excellent

V/C LOS Performance

0.0 - 0.2 A Excellent

0.2 - 0.4 B Very Good

0.4 - 0.6 C Good / Average / Fair

0.6 - 0.8 D Poor

0.8 - 1.0 E Very Poor

Note: Capacity as per IRC: 106-1990 page no 11 table-2 for arterial road/ Highways



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During Mine operation

Total Capacity of mine : 1, 61,820 tonnes per annum

No. of working days : 250 days

Truck Capacity : 20 tonnes

No. of trucks deployed : 33 trucks

Working Hours per day : 8 hours

No. of trucks deployed/hr : 4 trucks

Increase in PCU/hr : 24

Table 4.4(ii): Modified Traffic Scenario & LOS

Road V C Modified

V/C Ratio LOS

Near Village Raipur Araian 99 300 0.33 B

NH-1 intersection 150 700 0.21 B

Results

From the above analysis it can be seen that the V/C ratio is likely to change to 0.33 and 0.21

with LOS both being “B” which is ‘very good’, as per classification. So the additional load on

the carrying capacity of the concerned roads is not likely to have any significant adverse

affect.

4.7 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

It is accepted that effective resource management cannot be done in isolation. The

Department therefore vigorously pursues approaches towards coordination and integration

where possible, so as to lead to coordinated regulatory systems.

A regulatory system consists of both statutory and non-statutory components. In the

Sectoral-specific strategy for prospecting and mining, the Department participates within an

integrated environmental management system which is administered in terms of the Acts

and Rules. Other Acts dealing with matters relating to the conservation and protection of the

environment and which a holder of a mining authorization must also take cognizance of,

include inter alia, the following:

• The Mines Act, 1952

• The Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957

• Mines Rules, 1955

• Mineral Concession Rules, 1960



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• Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988

• State Minor Mineral Concession Rules, Punjab 1964

• Metalliferrous Mines Regulations 1961

• Granite Conservation and Development Rule, 1999

• The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

• The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

• The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

• The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

• The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

4.8 Matrix for EIA

Table 4.5 (i): Qualitative Matrix

Items Nature of Likely Impacts

Adverse Beneficial

ST LT R IR L ST LT SI N

Air Quality √ √

Surface Water Quality √ √ √

Ground Water * * * * * * * * *

Land Environment √ √ √

Noise √ √

Soil

Forests √

Flora & Fauna √ √ √

Agriculture √

Socio Economic √ √

ST: Short Term LT: Long Term R: Reversible IR: Irreversible

L: Local SI: Significant N: Neutral *: Negligible

Table 4.5 (ii): Quantitative Matrix



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Items With Project

Without Project With EMP Without EMP

Air Quality -2 -6 -10

Surface Water

Quality

-2 -4 -6

Ground Water 0 0 -2

Land Environment +8 -2 -10

Noise -2 -6 -6

Flora +8 -2 -10

Fauna -2 -6 -6

Agriculture 0 0 0

Socio Economic +8 +4 0

Total +16 -22 -50

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Project Name:Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Punjab. Final EIA/EMP Section-V: Environmental Monitoring Programme

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SECTION-V

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

INDEX


5.0 INTRODUCTION 2/V

5.1 PROPOSED SET UP 2/V

5.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS 3/V


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5.0 INTRODUCTION

Success of any post-project environmental monitoring programme depends upon the

efficiency of the organizational set up responsible for the implementation of the programme.

Regular monitoring of the various environmental parameters is also necessary to evaluate

the effectiveness of the management programme so that the necessary corrective

measures can be taken in case there are some drawbacks in the proposed programme.

Since environmental quality parameters at work zone and surrounding areas are important

for maintaining sound operating practices of the project in line with conformity with

environmental regulations, the post project monitoring work, therefore, forms a part of EMP.

5.1 PROPOSED SET UP

Keeping the utility of monitoring results in the implementation of the environmental

management program in view, an organizational chart has been proposed, headed by

General Manager as shown in Fig. 5.1.

The said team will be responsible for:

a. Collecting water and air samples from surrounding area and work zone

monitoring for pollutants.

b. Analyzing the water and air samples.

c. Implementing the control and protective measures.

d. Co-coordinating the environment related activities within the project as well as

with outside agencies.

e. Collecting statistics of health of workers and population of surrounding villages.

f. Monitoring the progress of implementation of environmental management

program. Greenbelt development, etc.

The laboratory will be suitably equipped for sampling/testing for various environmental

pollutants.


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Fig. 5.1 Organisation for implementation of Control Measures

5.2 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS

Air Quality Monitoring

Air Quality monitoring is essential for evaluation of the effectiveness of abatement

programmes and to develop appropriate control measures. The project proponent will

monitor ambient air quality in and around the proposed sand mining project at a frequency

mentioned in the monitoring schedule for various parameters and take appropriate air

pollution control measures in order to ensure that the concentration of PM10, SO2 and NOX

are within limits

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

CELL

Implementation of Control Measures

Review with General Manager

Report submission and correspondence

with concerned State/ Central Government

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Officer

Head Environment

• Liaison with MOEF/SPCB

• Implementation of EMP

• Allotment of Daily jobs

• Field visits

• Analysis of samples-Air,

water, soils etc

• Environment Budgets &

sanctions

• Review Implementation

Lab assistant

Senior Chemist


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Water Quality monitoring

Water quality monitoring involves periodical assessment of quality of surface water and the

ground water near the mining project. Surface water samples will be analyzed for all the

parameters as per EPA, 1986 and ground water samples will be analyzed for all the

parameters as per IS-10500.

Noise Level Monitoring

Noise level monitoring will be done for achieving the following objectives:

a) To compare sound levels with the values specified in noise regulations

b) To determine the need and extent of noise control measures of various noise generating

sources

Noise level monitoring will be done at the work zone to assess the occupational noise

exposure levels. Noise levels will also be monitored at the noise generating sources like

mineral handling arrangements, vehicle movements and also nearby villages for studying

the impact due to higher noise levels for taking necessary control measures at the source.

MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS:

Table 5.1 Monitoring Schedule and Parameters

S. No Description of Parameters Schedule and Duration of Monitoring

1 Air Quality: a) In the vicinity of the mine b) In the vicinity of the transportation network

24 hourly samples twice a week for one month in each season except monsoon season

2 Water Quality near or at the site: a) Surface water quality b) Ground water quality

Once a season for 4 seasons in a year

3 Ambient Noise Level Twice a year for two years & then once a year

4 Soil Quality Once in two years on project monitoring area

5 Inventory of Flora(tree plantation, survival etc) & Fauna

Once in two years on project monitoring area

6 Socio-economic condition of local, population, physical survey

Once in 3 years

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Project Name: Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Punjab Final EIA/EMP Section –VI Additional Studies

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SECTION-VI

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

INDEX

S. No CONTENTS Page No.

6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION 2/VI

6.1 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT

METHOLODOGY

4/VI

6.2 POTENTIAL HAZARD & ‘ALARP’ CONDITION 9/VI

6.3 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS 9/VI

6.4 ADDITIONAL MITIGATION MAJORS TO BRING HAZARDS

UNDER “ALARP” ZONE

12/VI

6.5 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION 13/VI

6.6 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESMENT, REHABILITATION &

RESETTLEMENT (R&R) ACTION PLAN

14/VI

6.7 SUGGESTIONS 27/VI

6.8 CONCLUSIONS 28/VI


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6.0 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The public consultation for this project was held on 6th August, 2014. The records of the

proceedings are attached at Annexure III. The questions which were raised, the reply of

the project proponent/panel member and the action plan is given below:

S.

No

Name of the

Person

Questions/query/statement of the

person

Reply/clarification given by

the company/panel member

1. Sh. Narinder Singh,

Vill, Rasipur Araian,

Distt Jalandhar.

• How much amount should be

paid in case of personal/village

property to the villagers?

• Mining is being carried out

illegally and during

transportation the means of

transport are not covered

properly from the tops.

• The speed of vehicles used

during transportation of sand

mining is very high and do

some needful measures to

control it.

• Sh. Surjit Singh, G.M DIC

answered that according to

mining rule the 1/3 amount of

royalty should be paid in

case of personal/villages

property to the village

property to the villagers as

well as employment to the

villagers were also given.

• Sh. K.N Sharma answered

that mining should be carried

out scientifically and during

transport are covered

properly from the tops.

• Sh. Pritam Singh, PCS,

A.D.M, Jalandhar answered

that your suggestion has

been noted and send to

concerned department for

action.

2. Sh. Kulwinder

Ram, Vill Raipur

Araian, Distt.

Jalandhar.

• Whar are rules made for earth

mining in case of personal

property of villagers.

• Sh. Surjit Singh, G.M DIC

answered that no royalty has

been charged for earth

mining in case of personal

property.

3. Sh. Daljit Singh Vill

Raipur Araian,

Distt. Jalandhar.

• The means of transport used is

sand mining are passed

through


that after introducing this

project the means of

transport used in sans

mining only in systematically

way which is approved by

revenue department.

4. Sh. Satpal

headmaster village

Raipur Araian,

Distt. Jalandhar

• The amount preserved in this

project for the up-gradation of

social economic life of the

villagers is being given to them.


that the amount preserved in

this project for the up

gradation of social economic

life of the villagers will be

given as per provision.


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As would be seen, the points raised by the public mainly pertain to any or many of the

following:

1. Existing haphazard state of mining.

2. Their annoyance to the state of the existing environment.

3. Problem of drinking water level having gone very deep due to the unchecked depth of

mining, resulting in drying up of their hand pumps in the homes.

4. The dilapidated condition/state of the roads on which the Dumpers/Trolleys pass

through.

5. The dust pollution created by the falling dry sand from the dumpers/trucks/trolleys

moving on uneven roads, which gets crushed further with the movement of the loaded

vehicles and easily become airborne.

6. The public is dissatisfied with the prevailing dust pollution being created when the

process of dry crushing instead of wet crushing of stones/gravel into bajri is resorted.

They attribute this heavy dust pollution to mining, because presently the mining and

the crushing is done by the same party, difficult to differentiate.

7. The nuisance created by the noise of DJ during night transportation of sand.

8. Heavy dust pollution in the air, which enters their houses.

9. Their children not able to pass the roads because of the narrowness of the roads and

movement of large 6 to 18 tyres dumpers/trucks.

10. The problem being faced by them from the sand/gravel mafia operating which

charges them when any one is mining sand.

11. Non availability or petty compensation to owners of land.

12. Extent of prevailing unauthorized/unregulated mining, not following any of the

imposed restrictions on mining under approved mine plan.

13. A number of people said the mining activity and the crushing activity going in their

area has in fact provided them with jobs thereby they have been able to sustain their

living and rearing up of their families, though under a difficult environment

14. The general opinion of the public was that if it is ensured that the mining will be done

in a scientific way as described, they will support the project.

The initial public concern was particularly about the existing state of environment. As

regards the new project all the persons who made queries did not express dissatisfaction

and wherever they raised points about the proposed project they were convincingly

replied with the provisions of suitable measures in the proposed project in respect of all

environmental aspects and mitigative measures to reduce the environment impact. The

moment they believed that the same will happen in due course their opinion changed

and when they have become known about the scope of employment potential for the

public and adequate compensation available to all the owners whose land will be used


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for mining many agreed and wanted the project to come in their area which felt would

ultimately help in uplifting the standard of their living and life.

6.1 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

A) RISK

Risk concerns the deviation of one or more results of one or more future events from

their expected value.

Tolerable risk: Risk which is accepted in a given context based on the current values

of society

Protective measure: The combination of risk reduction strategies taken to achieve at

least the tolerable risk. Protective measures include risk reduction by inherent safety,

protective devices, and personal protective equipment, information for use and

installation and training.

Severity: Severity is used for the degree of something undesirable.

Risk Analysis: A systematic use of available information to determine how often

specified events may occur and the magnitude of their likely consequences.

Risk related to the

considered hazard

is a “function” of

Severity of the

possible harm that

can result from the

considered hazard

PROBABILITY OF OCCURRENCE OF THE

Frequency and

duration of

exposure

Probability of

occurrence of

hazardous event

Possibility of

avoiding or

limiting the harm


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The different steps of risk assessment procedure are as given below:

Step I: Hazard Identification

The purpose of hazard identification is to identify and develop a list of hazards for each job

in the organization that are reasonably likely to expose people to injury, illness or disease

if not effectively controlled. Workers can then be informed of these hazards and

controls put in place to protect workers prior to them being exposed to the actual hazard.

Step II: Risk Assessment

Risk assessment is the process used to determine the likelihood that people exposed to

injury, illness or disease in the workplace arising from any situation identified during

the hazard identification process prior to consideration or implementation of control

measures.

Risk occurs when a person is exposed to a hazard. Risk is the likelihood that exposure

to a hazard will lead to injury or health issues. It is a measure of probability and potential

severity of harm or loss.

Step III: Risk Control

Risk control is the process used to identify, develop, implement and continually review

all practicable measures for eliminating or reducing the likelihood of an injury,

illness or diseases in the workplace.

Step IV: Implementation of risk controls

All hazards that have been assessed should be dealt in order of priority in one or more

of the following hierarchy of controls

The most effective methods of control are:

i. Elimination of hazards

ii. Substitute something safer

iii. Use engineering/design controls

iv. Use administrative controls such as safe work procedures

v. Protect the workers i.e. By ensuring competence through supervision and training, etc.

Each measure must have a designated person and date assigned for the

implementation of controls. This ensures that all required safety measures will be

completed.

Step V: Monitor and Review

Hazard identification, risk assessment and control are an on-going process.

Therefore regularly review the effectiveness of your hazard assessment and control

measures. Make sure that you undertake a hazard and risk assessment when there is


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change to the workplace including when work systems, tools, machinery or equipment

changes. Provide additional supervision when the new employees with reduced skill

levels or knowledge are introduced to the workplace.

B) RISK ANALYSIS

The risk assessment portion of the process involves three levels of site evaluation:

a) Initial Site Evaluation,

b) Detailed Site Evaluation,

c) Priority Site Investigations and Recommendations.

The risk assessment criteria used for all levels of site evaluation take into account two

basic factors:

• The existing site conditions

• The level of the travelling public's exposure to those conditions.

The Initial Site Evaluation and Detailed Site Evaluation both apply weighted criteria to

the existing information and information obtained from one site visit. The Initial Site

Evaluation subdivides the initial inventory listing of sites into 5 risk assessment site groups.

The Detailed Site Evaluation risk assessment is then performed on each of the three

highest risk site groups in order of the group priority level of risk. The result of the

Detailed Site Evaluation process is a prioritized listing of the sites within each of the

three highest risk site groups.

Risk analysis is done for:

� Forecasting any unwanted situation

� Estimating damage potential of such situation

� Decision making to control such situation

� Evaluating effectiveness of control measures

C) ACCEPTABLE RISK

Risk that is acceptable to regulatory agency and also to the public is called acceptable

risk. There are no formally recognized regulatory criteria for risk to personnel in the

mining industry. Individual organizations have developed criteria for employee risk and

the concepts originally arising from chemical process industries and oil and gas

industries. Because of the uncertainties linked with probabilistic risk analysis used for

quantification of the risk levels the general guiding principle is that the risk be reduced

to a level considered As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). The risk


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acceptability criteria are given in following Table. It can be seen that there are three

tiers:

a. A tolerable region where risk has been shown to be negligible and comparable with

everyday risks such as travel to work.

b. A middle level where it is shown the risk has been reduced to As Low As Reasonably

Practicable level and that further risk reduction is either impracticable or the cost is

grossly disproportionate to the improvement gained. This is referred as the ALARP

region.

c. An intolerable region where risk cannot be justified on any grounds. The ALARP region

is kept sufficiently extensive to allow for flexibility in decision making and allow for the

positive management initiatives which may not be quantifiable in terms of risk

reduction.

The risk acceptability criteria are given in following table:

1 Risk unacceptance and must be reduced. The actions

may include equipments and people or procedural

measures. If risk cannot be reduced to ALARP level,

operating philosophy must be fundamentally reviewed

by the management.

Intolerable Region

2 Efforts must be made to reduce risk further and to as

low as reasonably practicable, without expenditure that

is grossly disproportionate to the benefit gained

ALARP Region

(As Low as Reasonably

Practicable)

3 Risk level is so low as to not require actions to reduce

its magnitude further. Tolerable Region

Risk Likelihood Table for Guidance (TABLE -1)

Step 1: Assess the Likelihood Step 2: Assess the Consequences

L1 Happens every

time we operate

Almost

Certain

Common or

repeating

occurrence

C1 Fatality Catastrophic

L2 Happens regularly

(often)

Likely Known to have

occurred "has

happened"

C2 Permanent

disability

Major


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A logical systematic process is usually followed during a qualitative risk assessment to identify

the key risk events and to assess the consequences of the events occurring and the likelihood

of their occurrence (TABLE-2)

RISK RATING:

• HIGH RISK 1-6

• MEDIUM RISK 7-15

• LOW RISK 16-25

6.2 POTENTIAL HAZARDS & ‘ALARP’ CONDITION

Mining and allied activities are associated with several potential hazards and risk to

both the employees and the public at large. A worker in a mine should be able to work

under “ALARP” conditions (as stated above), which are adequately safe and healthy.

At the same time the environmental conditions should be such as not to be impair his

working efficiency. This is possible only when there is adequate safety in mines.

L3 Has happened

(occasionally)

Possible Could occur or

"heard of it

happening"

C3 Medical/hospi

tal or lost time

Moderate

L4 Happens

irregularly (almost

never)

Unlikely Not likely to

occur

C4 First aid or no

lost time

Minor

L5 Improbable

(never)

Rare Practically

impossible

C5 No injury Insignificant

Risk Rank

Likelihood x Consequence

L1

Almost certain

L2

Likely

L3

Possible

L4

Unlikely

L5

Rare

C1

Catastrophic 1 2 4 7 11

C2

Major 3 5 8 12 16

C3

Moderate 6 9 13 17 20

C4

Minor 10 14 18 21 23

C5

Insignificant 15 19 22 24 25


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6.3 RISK PRIORITISATION BASED ON HAZARDS

There are various factors, which can create unsafe working conditions/hazards in

mining of minor minerals from river bed.

The key risk (hazard x probability) event rating associated with sand bed mining and to

assess its consequences of such events occurring and the likelihood based on above

Table-2 are as:-

The Risk rating of such hazards is as follows:

a) Inundation / Flooding (C1 xL3=4)

b) Quick Sand Condition (C2 x L3=8)

c) Drowning.(C5 xL5=25)

d) Accident due to vehicular movement.(C3 xL3=13)

e) Accident during sand loading, transporting and dumping=14.

(i.e., C4 xL2=14)

6.3.1 Accident during sand/mineral loading, transportation and dumping

The risk rating assigned to this activity is assigned as “14 i.e. it is likely event with

minor consequences”, as frequency of this operation is more but the

predicted/assumed intensity(Based on experience) is less like minor cuts, abbration,

fall due to river bank collapse & falling of cattles, if not under proper supervision to

bring under ALARP ZONE.

a. The minerals are loaded in the trucks using hand shovels. There is possibility of injury

in the hands during loading with shovels.

b. There is possibility that the workers standing on the other side of loading may get injury

due to over thrown sand with pebbles.

c. There is possibility of workers getting injured during opening of side covers to facilitate

loading.

d. There is possibility of riverbank collapse.

e. There are chances of falling of cattle/children into pits in river bed by overlooking of

fenced area near worksite or improper supervision.

6.3.2 Accident due to vehicular movement

The risk rating assigned to this activity is assigned as 13 i.e., it is possible event with

moderate consequences as frequency of this operation is more but the

predicted/assumed intensity(Based on experience) is less like minor cuts, bodily injury

due to reckless or untrained driver. However, a strict control to be exercised to deploy

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exercised to avoid drunken driving or driving by unauthorized person to bring under

ALARP ZONE.

The minerals loaded in trucks are being sent to through public roads.

a. All possibilities of road accidents are possible due to rash driving.

b. Accident may also occur during movement in the mine, in case pathway is not

compacted suitably or movement is at the embankment.

c. There are possibilities that due to overloading. Some pebbles or big boulder may injure

the passerby public. In case Traffic & vehicle load bearing licensed capacity is

neglected.

6.3.3 Inundation/Flooding

The risk rating assigned to this activity is assigned as 4(C1 xL3=4) i.e., it is only

possible, if warnings are neglected and work started without assessment of the river

bed condition specially during monsoon season ,the event will be catastrophic with

major consequences as frequency of this operation is possible. However the event has

to be brought under ‘ALARP’ Zone by strict supervision based on river water and other

metrological data.

a. The possibility of inundation/flooding of the mines are very high during monsoon

or during heavy rains as the mine area lies in the riverbed.

b. There is danger to the trucks and other machineries due to flooding.

c. There is danger to the workers working in the mines.

Inundation or flooding is expected and beneficial for these mines as during this time

only the mineral reserve gets replenished.

6.3.4 Quick Sand Condition

The risk rating assigned to this activity is assigned as 8 (C2 x L3 =5) i.e., it is likely

event with major consequences as frequency of this operation is likely but the

predicted/assumed intensity (Based on experience) is major.

Hence data of water table must be collected and the mining work must be above the

water table (about 1.5 m above to bring under ALARP ZONE.) to avoid dangerous

condition to vehicles playing over sand dunes.

This condition occurs when the working crosses the water table at a certain depth and

the permeability of the strata is very high. This condition occurs when the effective

stress in the sand becomes zero due to influx of water i.e.


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i = icr = y’/yw-;

Where, i = Hydraulic gradient,

icr = Critical Hydraulic gradient,

y’ = submerged unit weight,

yw = unit weight of water.

This creates danger condition to the trucks and other machineries plying over the sand

dunes on the river banks.

6.3.5 Drowning

The risk rating assigned to this activity is assigned as 25 i.e., it is insignificant due to

dry season mining.

There are no possibilities of drowning in the river, since mining operations are carried

out only in the dry seasons. All mining activities will be stopped during the monsoon

season.

6.4 ADDITIONAL MITIGATION MEASURES TO BRING HAZARDS UNDER “ALARP”

ZONE

6.4.1 Measures to Prevent Accidents during Loading

1. The truck should be brought to a lower level so that the loading operation suits to the

ergonomic condition of the workers.

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

3. The workers should be provided with gloves and safety shoes during loading.

4. Opening of the side covers (pattas) should be done carefully and with warning to

prevent injury to the loaders.

5. Operations during daylight only.

6. No foreign material should be allowed to remain/spill in river bed and catchment area,

or no pits/pockets are allowed to be filled with such material.

7. Stockpiling of harvested material on the river bank should be avoided.

6.4.2 Measures to Prevent Accidents during Transportation

1. All transportation within the main working should be carried out directly under the

supervision and control of the management.

2. The Vehicles must be maintained in good repairs and checked thoroughly at least once

a week by the competent person authorized for the purpose by the Management.


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3. To avoid danger while reversing the trackless vehicles especially at the embankment

and tipping points, all areas for reversing of lorries should be made man free as far as

possible .

4. A statutory provision of the fences, constant education, training etc. will go a long way

in reducing the incidents of such accidents.

5. Generally, overloading should not be permitted.

6. The truck should be covered and maintained to prevent any spillage.

7. The maximum permissible speed limit should be ensured.

8. The truck drivers should have proper driving license.

6.4.3 Measures to prevent Dangerous Incidents during Inundation/Flooding

Inundation of flooding is expected and beneficial for these mines as during this time

only the mineral reserve gets replenished.

1. During monsoon months and heavy rains the mining operations are ceased.

2. There should be mechanism/warning system of heavy rains and discharges from the

upstream dams.

6.4.4 Measures to Prevent Quick Sand Condition

1. The only way to avoid quick sand condition is by avoiding mineral lifting below water

table.

2. The critical hydraulic gradient (icr) should be maintained at less than 1 to prevent high

artesian pressure in a coarse sand area.

3. At least 0.5 m sand bed should be left in-situ while harvesting sand from riverbed.

6.4.5 Measure to Prevent Drowning

1. The mining should be done under strict supervision and only during the dry season.

2. Deep water areas must be identified.

3. No go zones should be clearly marked and made aware to the mine workers.

6.5 NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION

Mining at the concave side of the river channel should be avoided to prevent bank

erosion. Similarly meandering segment of a river should be selected for mining in such

a way as to avoid natural eroding banks and to promote mining on naturally building

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6.6 SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT, REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R)

ACTION PLAN

There is no resettlement or rehabilitation involved in the project being on meandering

course of river. However a detail Socio Economic Assessment has been performed,

which is given below

Introduction

In this section of the report an attempt has been made to assess the impact of

the proposed river bed mining project at village Raipur Araian, Jalandhar, on

Socio-economic aspect of the study area. The various attributes that have been

taken into account are population composition, employment generation,

occupational shift, household income, consumption pattern, ethnic issue and law

& order problem.

The objectives of the socio-economic impact assessment are as follows:

a) To study the socio-economic status of the people living in the study area of the

proposed mining project.

b) To assess the impact of the project on socio-economic environment in the study

area.

c) To assess the impact of the project on Quality of life of the people in the study

area.

d) To evaluate the community development measures proposed to be taken up by

the project proponent, if any.

e) To recommend Community Development measures needs to be taken up in the

study area

Approach & Methodology

a) A mixture of both quantitative and qualitative approach has been adopted in the

current socio-economic study.

b) The study has been conducted based on primary and secondary data. While

primary data has been collected through a sample survey of selected

households, the secondary data has been collected from the administrative

records of the Government of Punjab, Census 2001, district hand books and from

the Punjab government portal.

c) The details regarding population composition, number of literates, workers etc

have been collected from secondary sources and analyzed. Also village/city/town

wise details regarding amenities available in the study area have been collected

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d) Two stage sampling design has been adopted to select the sampling units. The

first stage units are census villages in the rural areas and towns/cities in urban

areas. The ultimate stage units are households in the selected villages and

towns/cities. Simple Random Sampling without Replacement (SRSWOR) has

been adopted to select the sampling units.

e) Estimation of various parameters has been made based on sample data and

bottom top approach has been adopted.

f) On the basis of a preliminary reconnaissance survey, two questionnaires were

developed to make it suitable to fulfill the objectives of the study. The

questionnaires contained both open ended and close ended questions

g) The data collected during the above survey was analyzed to evaluate the

prevailing socio-economic profile of the area.

h) Based on the above data, impacts due to mining operation on the community

have been assessed and recommendations for improvement have been made.

Concept & Definition of terms used

a) Study Area: The study area, also known as impact area has been defined as

the sum total of core area and buffer area with a radius of 10 Kilometers from the

periphery of the core area. The study area includes all the land marks both

natural and manmade, falling therein.

b) QoL: The Quality of Life (QoL) refers to degree to which a person enjoys the

important possibilities of his/her life. The ‘Possibilities’ result from the

opportunities and limitations, each person has in his/her life and reflect the

interaction of personal and environmental factors. Enjoyment has two

components: the experience of satisfaction and the possession or achievement

of some characteristic.

c) Household: A group of persons who normally live together and take their

meals from a common kitchen are called a household. Persons living in a

household may be related or unrelated or a mix of both. However, if a group of

related or unrelated persons live in a house but do not take their meals from the

common kitchen, then they are not part of a common household. Each such

person is treated as a separate household. There may be one member

households, two member households or multi-member households.

d) Sex Ratio: Sex ratio is the ratio of females to males in a given population. It is

expressed as 'number of females per 1000 males'.

e) Literates: All persons aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with

understanding in any language are taken as literate. It is not necessary for a


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person to have received any formal education or passed any minimum

educational standard for being treated as literate. People who are blind but can

read in Braille are also treated as literates.

f) Literacy Rate: Literacy rate of population is defined as the percentage of

literates to the total population aged 7 years and above.

g) Labour Force: The labour force is the number of people employed and

unemployed in a geographical entity. The size of the labour force is the sum total

of persons employed and unemployed. An unemployed person is defined as a

person not employed but actively seeking work. Normally, the labour force of a

country consists of everyone of working age (commencing from 14 to 16 years)

and below retirement (around 65 years) that are participating workers, that is

people actively employed or seeking employment. People not counted under

labour force are students, retired persons, stay-at home people, people in

prisons, permanently disabled persons and discouraged workers.

h) Work: Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity

with or without compensation, wages or profit. Such participation may be physical

and/or mental in nature. Work involves not only actual work but also includes

effective supervision and direction of work. The work may be part time or full time

or unpaid work in a farm, family enterprise or in any other economic activity.

i) Worker: All persons engaged in 'work' are defined as workers. Persons who are

engaged in cultivation or milk production even solely for domestic consumption

are also treated as workers.

j) Main Workers: Those workers who had worked for the major part of the

reference period (i.e. 6 months or more in the case of a year) are termed as Main

Workers.

k) Marginal Workers: Those workers who did not work for the major part of the

reference period (i.e. less than 6 months) are termed as Marginal Workers

l) Work participation rate: The work participation rate is the ratio between the

labour force and the overall size of their cohort (national population of the same

age range). In the present study the work participation rate is defined as the

percentage of total workers (main and marginal) to total population.


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Figure 6.1: Socio Economic survey of study area

Findings of the study:

Study Area:

The field investigation has revealed that the study area of the proposed river bed mining

project is spread over in Phillor sub-district of district Jalandhar, Punjab. The entire study

area is rural as no city or town is located within its periphery. The total number of villages

located in the study area is 45 and all of them are inhabitant villages. The proposed

mining project is located at village Raipur Araian.

The Table and Figure presented below provides Broad Land use pattern in Study Area:


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Table 6.1

Broad Land use pattern in Study Area

S. No. Description Estimated Area (in

Hectares)

Percentage share in total

area

(1) (2) (3) (4)

1 Forest 5.3 0.02

2

Agriculture

a) Irrigated Area 27731 88.3

b) Un irrigated Area 21 0.1

c) Culturable waste 187 0.59

Total for Agriculture 27939 89.0

3

Area not available for

cultivation 3456 11.0

a) Mining leased area 17.98* 0.057

b) Other Area 3438.2 10.95

Total 31400 100

*Actual mine area proposed for lease

Figure 6.2

Broad Land use Pattern in Study Area (%)

0.02

88.32

0.07

0.59

11.01

Broad Land Use Pattern In Study Area

Forest

Irrigated Area

Un-irrigated Area

Cultivable waste

Area not in used for agriculture including mine leased area


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Demographic composition:

Population

According to Census 2001, the total population of the identified villages in the study area

is 40638. As there is no urban area, the entire population of the study area consists of

rural folks. The area is comparatively thinly populated as the density of population is only

340 persons per square kilometer. Of the total population 12.8 percent belongs to 0-6

age group. Further, of the total population 52.5 percent are male and the remaining 47.5

percent are female. The overall sex ratio has been worked out to 904 females per 1000

males, which is less than the national average of 933 females per 1000 males. The sex

ratio is lowest (500) at village Giddarpindi and highest (1090) at village Sadarpur.

Furthermore, 34.9 percent of the total population belongs to Schedule Caste community.

There is no Schedule Tribe population in the study area, as per Census 2001.

Number of households and household size

The entire population of the study area has been grouped into 7349 households and the

average household size is 5.5. The household size is highest (6.8) at village Hardo

Sangha and lowest (4.5) at village Giddarpindi.

Number of Literates and Literacy rate

The total number of literates in the study area has been worked out to 24770, which is

around 61 percent of the total population. However, the overall literacy rate increases to

69.9 percent when the population under 6 years of age is taken off from the total

population. The literacy rate of male population has been worked out to 75.7 percent as

against 63.5 percent for female, creating a gender gap of 12.2 percent. The gender gap

in literacy rates varies from a minimum of 4.3 percent in village Gadara to a maximum of

39.8 percent in village Bhundri.

Number of Workers and work participation rate

The total number of workers in the study area is 14390, which is 35 percent of the total

population. Among the total workers 86.4 percent are main workers and the remaining

13.6 percent are marginal workers. The percentage of male in the main workers is 86.5

percent, while it is 48.8 percent in the case of marginal workers. On the other hand, the

percentage share of female in the main workers is only 13.5 percent; it is 51.2 percent in

the case of marginal workers. This indicates that the main workers are dominated by

male population. However, female has a fair share in the marginal workers.

The classification of workers based on occupation reveals that around 56.2 percent of

the total workers are Agricultural workers. However, its share in the total population is

only 19.9 percent. This indicates that people in the study are not solely depended upon


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agriculture. There has been an occupational shift of population from agriculture to other

sectors of the economy, without making a negative impact on agricultural production and

its yield rate. Further, among the agricultural workers 60.9 percent are cultivators and the

remaining 39.1 percent are agricultural labours who do not possess land but cultivate the

land of big farmers as wage earners. The field investigation has revealed that these

agricultural labours are migrants from distant states like Bihar and U.P.

The percentage share of household industrial workers in the total workers is 2.4 percent.

Though over the years industrial development in the state has been spectacular, there

exists a declining trend in the number of household industrial workers in the total work

force. Deep probe made during field survey has revealed that low percentage of

household workers in the total workers is due to the fact that industries in the study area

are not confined to household cottage industries but have swell into micro, small,

medium and large industries due to greater government intervention and high doses of

public and private investment in industrial sector. It may be added here that the workers

engaged in above four categories of industrial undertakings are not covered under

‘household industrial workers’ but form part of ‘Other Workers’.

The percentage share of ‘Other workers’ constitute 41.4 percent of the total workers in

the study area. This includes white color workers, professional workers, shopkeepers,

traders, business persons and people working in industrial undertakings other than

‘household industrial workers’.

Village wise data on number of households, population, sex ratio, literacy rate, main and

marginal workers is presented in Annexure IV.

Amenities

Various facilities presently available in the study area are described below:

House Structure

The field survey has revealed that 88 percent of the households living in the study area

have Semi-Pucca or Pucca structure to live in. Only 12 percent households live in kutcha

houses.

Education facilities Secondary sources have revealed that 91 percent of the villages in the study area are

provided with educational facilities. These include schools of various categories and

adult literacy centre. The project village is provided with one primary school. The Table

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Table 6.2

Type and number of Educational Institutions located in the study area

S. No. Educational Institution Number Percentage

to total

(1) (2) (3) (4)

1 Primary Schools 39 53.42

2 Middle Schools 19 26.03

3 Secondary Schools 9 12.33

4 Senior Secondary Schools 3 4.11

5 Adult literacy centre 3 4.11

Total 73 100

There is no provision for higher education in the study area. Hence, students are

compelled to travel to nearby towns/cities, which are generally located beyond 10

kilometres from their residence villages.

Medical Facilities Secondary data has revealed that the study area is lacking in medical facilities as 36

percent of the villages do not have institutional health facilities of any type even after the

introduction of Centrally Sponsored NRHM Programme in the state. In the study area

there is no hospital or nursing home but there are few dispensaries, PHC, RMP, and

PHSC. To add further, that there is no medical facility at the project village Raipur

Araian. Various health facilities available in the study area are presented in the Table

below:

Table 6.3

Availability of Health Facilities in the study area and average number people served

S. No. Health Institution/Health

facilities Number

Average number of

people served by the

health institution

(1) (2) (3) (4)

1 Allopathic Dispensary 8 5080

2 Ayurvedic Dispensary 1 40638

3 PHC 1 40638

4 RMP 27 1505

5 PHSC 1 40638


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As the study area is lacking in medical facilities, people living in the villages visit district

or sub-district hospitals or hospitals/dispensaries located in the nearby towns/cities

during emergency and for long treatments. Deep probe made during the field survey has

revealed that the health institutions located in the villages are not fully equipped with

man power, medicines, equipment and vehicles for carrying patients.

The Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) duly trained and provided with kits is being

increasingly deployed in the villages in the study area. She is responsible for creating

awareness on health and mobilizes the community towards local health planning and

increased utilization of the existing health services. She is a promoter of good health

practices and provides a minimum package of curative care as appropriate and feasible

for that level and makes timely referrals.

There is an urgent need for greater attention towards occupational health. Due to

prolong exposure to sand and dust the workers may face several health hazards. It is

therefore essential that health hazards due to dust and need to be identified on priority

basis and preventive measures be taken.

Drinking water

Drinking water facility is available in all the habitations located in the study area. Hand

Pump is the principal source of drinking water. Next to Hand pump comes tube well,

which is available in 27 villages. At the Project village Raipur Araian tube well and hand

pump are the sources of drinking water. The Table below presents various sources of

drinking water facility in the study area.

Table 6.4

Availability of drinking water facilities in the Study area

Sr. No. Source of Drinking water Number villages

(1) (2) (3)

1 Tap 13

2 Well 1

3 Tank 1

4 Tube well 27

5 Hand Pump 45

Project Name: Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Punjab

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Social Condition

With the advancement of education and under the stresses and strains of the modern

economic and social set up, the joint family system in the study area is breaking up very

fast. The field survey has revealed that 89 percent of the households are nuclear families

or conjugal families consisting of a father, mother and their children. The remaining 11

percent are extended families, also known as consanguineous families or joint families.

Due to increase in population and adoption the new ways of life, there is a general

tendency among the younger generation to move out to urban areas in search of job and

business opportunities. However, it cannot be concluded that the institution of joint family

system has disappeared totally. During the field survey it was observed that in many

cases, the younger people keep their families with their parents or extend financial help

to them at the time of marriages, hospitalization, repaying of outstanding debts,

purchase of land and construction of houses etc. Besides the above, they often send

their families to their parents or keep the parents with them for a period convenient to

both sides. Thus joint family system has not yet completely broken. Though many men

and women have left their villages for higher education, jobs and business but they still

have close link with their parents and make regular visits to them, who have preferred to

stay back in the villages.

The condition of women in the study area has considerably improved and they are

competing with men in all walks of life. They receive higher education and do jobs in

schools, colleges and offices. All avenues of life are now open to them. Further, they are

fast becoming economically independent.

It has also been observed that in the study area the caste feeling in the society is in the

wane and the people of different castes and creed mix together quite freely in their day-

to -day life. Lastly, the study area is somewhat free from poverty as number of BPL

Card holders is only 6.5 percent.

Income

The sample survey in randomly selected villages in the study area covering 34

households in each village have revealed that average monthly income of a households

from all sources is Rs. 8927.18, which is more than two times the national average of

Rs. 3874.33 per month during 2009-10.

Consumption Pattern

In the study area wheat is the staple food. Other food articles consumed in the area are

rice, pulses & grams, edible oils, milk & milk products, fruits & vegetables, eggs, meat &


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meat products. The Table below presents average weekly consumption of cereals and

non-cereal items in the study area.

Table 6.5

Weekly Household Consumption Cereal and Non-cereal items

S. No. Items Unit of

measurement Consumption

(1) (2) (3) (4)

1 Wheat Kg. 9.29

2 Rice Kg. 5.26

3 Pulses & Grams Kg. 0.81

4 Edible oils & other

cooking media Liters 3.02

5 Spices Kg. 0.59

6 Milk Liters 9.37

7 Fruits & Vegetables Kg. 3.19

8 Eggs pieces 12

9 Meat & Meat Products Kg. 1.67

Impact on population composition

The impact of the proposed mining project on population composition will be marginal as

only few skilled and managerial staff will be recruited from outside and the rest will be

recruited locally. The impact will be significant if a large number of people from outside

get employed in the project. In that case not only the population of the study area will go

up but also the skewed sex ratio may make permanent social effects like rise in

exploitation of women, higher crime rate, an increase in sexual diseases and depression

among youth.

Impact on Family income

During the field survey an attempt was made to gather information on household income

in the study area. As many as 34 sample households spread over in each sample village

were approached for collection of information. Based on the above data the average

monthly income of a household in the study area has been worked out to Rs 8927.18,

which is high in comparison to national average of Rs. 3874.33 per month during 2009-

10. The impact of the proposed mining activity on household income in the study area

will be positive since it will provide employment to local people. It is expected that


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monthly income of those households recruited for mining operation will increase further

but for 250 days in a year.

Impact on consumption pattern

The field survey has revealed that people in the study are not poverty ridden. Increased

household income may change the consumption pattern substantially. There may be a

marginal or no increase in the consumption of food articles but consumption of non-food

items may go up due to increased income.

Impact on road development

Movement of trucks and other vehicles to and fro the quarry site is expected to increase

substantially, when the construction and operation of the mine will commence. The

existing roads connecting the quarry with the national and state highways are narrow

mud roads. There will be mud slide and traffic bottle neck if these roads are not widened

and their conditions are not improved by making them paved roads. Hence, there is

scope for road development in the area.

Impact on law & Order

If local people are employed to run the quarry, there will be no law & order problem. The

mine workers will attend to their duties from their residence and return to their homes

after the day’s work is over. However, there may cause law & order problem due to

ethnic issues if the workers are migrants and live nearby. Hence, to meet any untoward

incident one police post may be set up to tackle law & order problem in the project

village..

6.7 Suggestions

Provision of First Aid at mining site

Extraction of sand, boulder and bajri from the river bed poses serious health risks due to

dust, quarrying. The effects vary depending on the nature of the dust particles, silica

content in it and the size of the particle. To meet any emergency during extraction of the

minerals from the river bed and subsequent loading in the transport vehicles, provision

for First Aid should be made by the project proponent. Before the affected person is

removed to a doctor or health institution for necessary medical aid, the miner should be

provided with First Aid.

Tie up with the nearest PHC for medical help

To meet the medical needs of the mine workers it is suggested that tie-ups with nearest

hospital or Primary Health Center (PHC) may be made. Few beds may be exclusively


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reserved for the mine workers in the above health institutions. This will ensure timely

medical aid to the affected persons.

Supply of Mask, Gloves

The mine workers are subject to respiratory diseases, muscular-skeletal and gastro-

intestinal disorders and skin diseases. For protection from dust it may be made

compulsory for all mine workers to wear masks and gloves while working in the mines.

Regular health checkups

The miners may be encouraged to undergo health checkups at regular intervals in order

to protect themselves from various diseases. The health Department of Punjab

Government must Organize Health Camps at regular intervals preferably in every

quarter. Further, free medical facilities may be made available to the workers and their

family members.

Administration of Anti-venom injections

Provision of Anti-venom therapy must be made available at the near health institution.

Anti-venom injections may be administrated to the mine workers in case of snake, spider

and insect bites, while working in the mines.

Special telephone number

A special telephone number may be made available to the mine workers. In case of

emergency the miners can dial the above number for medical assistance. Vehicle may

be provided to the patients in short duration for shifting to the health institution.

Special Group Insurance Scheme

All the mine workers may be covered under a Group Insurance Scheme of LIC or any

other Insurance company.

6.8 Conclusion

The implementation of the Raipur Araian sand mining project will generate both direct

and indirect employment. Besides, it will provide a check on existing system of mining

operation. Since the quarries will be allotted on lease basis, mining operation will be

legally valid and it will bring income to the state exchequer. It will also reduce flooding of

river banks, destruction of standing crops, land and property to a great extent. The

project will also provide impetus to industrialization of the area. Where transfer of

boulders into bajri is necessary crushing units will come up. It is expected that intending


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entrepreneurs will venture to set up micro and small scale units in the near future making

the area a mixed society, dependent on industry, trade and business. At present

agriculture is the main occupation of the people as more than half of the population

depends on it. With the implementation of the proposed mining project the occupational

pattern of the people in the area will change making more people engaged in industrial

and business activities rather in agriculture. Thus there will be a gradual shifting of

population from agriculture to mining and industry. Further, the mining and industrial

activities in the area may lead to rapid increase in population and thereby urbanization.

Due to urbanization of the area, employment opportunities will further increase.

The study area is still lacking in education, health, housing, water, electricity etc. It is

expected that same will improve to a great extent due to proposed mining project and

associated industrial and business activities. It is therefore suggested that extraction of

minerals should be taken up on regular basis during the post monsoon period. This will

dredge the river bed on regular basis, regulate the course of the river and check flooding

of the catchment area.

Proposed activities and expenses on Corporate Social Responsibility will be as per CSR

Mandate of the Government.

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Project Name: Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Punjab Final EIA/EMP Section - VII Project benefits

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SECTION-VII

PROJECT BENEFITS

INDEX


7.0 GENERAL 2/VII

7.1 BENEFITS OF MINING 2/VII

7.2 EMPLOYMENT 2/VII

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE 2/VII

7.4 HEALTH 3/VII


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7.0 GENERAL

The execution of the project i.e removal of sediments will protect against widening of the

river channel and flooding of adjoining areas, bring overall improvement in the locality,

neighbourhood and the State by bringing industry, roads, water supply, electricity,

employment, living standard and economic growth.

7.1 BENEFITS OF MINING

i. Controlling river channel

ii. Protecting river banks

iii. Reducing submergence of adjoining agricultural lands due to flooding.

iv. Reducing aggradation of river level.

v. Generating useful economic resource for construction.

vi. Generating employment

vii. Improvement of socio economic conditions of nearby habitats.

7.2 EMPLOYMENT

The socio-economic conditions of the surrounding villages indicate that employment

generation is seasonal. The occupational activities are agriculture, cattle rearing and

employment in mines but on daily wages. The mining activity will provide employment to

local people which will increase socio- economic status of the area.

7.3 IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The opening of the proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the

adjoining areas. This will result in following benefits:-

a. Improvements in physical infrastructure.

b. Improvements in Social Infrastructure.

c. Increase in Employment Potential

d. Contribution to the Exchequer.

e. Prevention of illegal mining.

f. During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover.

7.3(a) IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The opening of the proposed project will improve the physical infrastructure of the adjoining

areas. This will include the following:-

• Improved road communication due to opening of the proposed project.

• Strengthening of existing community facilities through the Community Development

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• Creation of community assets (infrastructure) like provision for drinking water,

construction of school buildings, village roads/ linked roads, dispensary & health centre,

community centre, market place etc.

• Awareness program and community activities, like health camps, medical aids, family

welfare programs, immunization camp sports & cultural activities, plantation etc.

7.3(b) IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

There will be some obvious changes in various environmental parameters due to mining

activity. There will be positive impact in socio-economic area due to increased economic

activities, creation of new employment opportunities, infrastructural development and better

educational and health facilities. Lessee will also undertake awareness program and

community activities like health, camps, medical aids, family welfare camps, AIDS

awareness program etc.

7.3(c) INCREASE IN EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL: - There is a possibility of creation of

direct and indirect employment opportunities due to working of this mine.

7.3(d) PREVENTION OF ILLEGAL MINING & CONTRIBUTION TO THE EXCHEQUER: -

Since the quarries will be leased out to successful allottees, mining operation in the state will

get legalized and it will fetch income to the state exchequer.

7.3(e) ENHANCEMENT OF GREEN COVER

Plantation/afforestation will be done as per program i.e. along the road sides and near civic

amenities, which will be allotted by Government bodies as it is not feasible to plant trees

near the mine lease area. Post plantation, the area will be regularly monitored in every

season for evaluation of success rate. For selection of plant species local people will also be

involved. The management will provide free saplings of fruit and other trees, etc. to local

during rain for plantation.

7.4 HEALTH

Periodic medical checkups as per Mines Act/ Rules and other social development and

promotional activities will be undertaken. All this will lift the general health status of the

residents of the area around mines.

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Project Name: Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Punjab Final EIA/EMP Section - VIII Environment Management Plan

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SECTION-VIII

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

INDEX


8.0 INTRODUCTION 2/VIII

8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) 2/VIII

8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 3/VIII

8.3 PROPOSED SET UP 4/VIII

8.4 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION 4/VIII

8.5 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND ACTIVITIES 5/VIII

8.6 DIVISION OF RESPOSIBILITY OF VARIOUS ACTIVITIES FOR A

SAND MINE PROJECT

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8.0 INTRODUCTION

To mitigate the adverse impacts which are likely to be caused due to the mining operation and

overall scientific development of local habitat, environmental management plan (EMP) has been

formulated and integrated with the mine planning. The details of the anticipated impacts and

mitigative measures have been discussed in Section IV of this report, based on the results of

present environmental conditions and environmental impact assessment. The EMP has

therefore been made considering implementation and monitoring of environmental protection

measures during and after mining operations.

The mitigation measures which reduce the impact have already been identified earlier in this

report. To minimize the adverse impact, certain additional EMP are enumerated below for

implementation.

8.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

Proper environmental management plan are proposed for “Sand” mining project to mitigate the

impact during the mining operation.

a. Care will be taken that no labour camps will be allowed on river bed.

b. Care will be taken that no cooking, or burning of woods will be allowed in the adjoining

area.

c. Prior to mining, short awareness program will be conducted for labours to make them

aware to way of working.

d. If some causality or injury to animal occurs, it will be informed to forest department and

proper treatment will be given.

e. No tree cutting, chopping, lumbering, uprooting of shrubs and herbs will be allowed.

f. Corridor movement of wild mammals (If exists) will be avoided.

g. Care will be taken that noise produced during vehicles movement for carrying sand are

within the permissible noise level.

h. No pilling of RBM material will be in adjoining area.

i. If wild animals are noticed crossing the river bed, it will not be disturbed or chased away,

instead the labours will move away from their path.

j. The persons whose standing crops get destroyed/damaged by the wild animals can

approach the DFO, who on investigation can allow a suitable compensation to be paid.


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8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Environmental Management Plan serves no purpose if it is not implemented with true spirit.

Some loopholes in the EMP can also be detected afterwards when it is implemented and

monitored. Thus, an implementation and monitoring programme has to be prepared.

The major attributes of environment are not confined to the mining site alone. Implementation of

proposed control measures and monitoring programme has an implication on the surrounding

area as well as for the region. Therefore, mine management should strengthen the existing

control measures as elaborated earlier in this report and monitor the efficacy of the control

measures implemented within the mining area relating to the following specific areas for eco-

friendly mining plan:

a. Collection of air and water samples at strategic locations with frequency suggested and by

analyzing thereof. If the parameters exceed the permissible tolerance limits, corrective

regulation measure will be taken.

b. Collection of soil samples at strategic locations once in every year and analysis thereof with

regard to deleterious constituents, if any.

c. Measurement of water level fluctuations in the nearby ponds, dug wells and bore wells.

d. Regular visual examination will be carried out to look for erosion of river banks. Any abnormal

condition, if observed will be taken care of.

e. Measurement of noise levels at mine site, stationary and mobile sources, and adjacent villages

will be done twice a year for the first two years and thereafter once a year.

f. Plantation/afforestation as should be done as per program i.e along the road sides and near

civic amenities, which will be allotted by Government bodies as it is not feasible to plant trees

near the mine lease area. Post plantation, the area will be regularly monitored in every season

for evaluation of success rate. For selection of plant species local people should also be

involved.

Mine management will be in regular touch with local surrounding villages to update the various

developmental schemes made by them. They will also consider any immediate requirement,

which could be taken care of in near future.

An Environmental Management Cell (EMC) is envisaged which will be responsible for

monitoring EMP and its implementation. EMC members should meet once in a month to assess

the progress and analyze the data collected during the month. The EMC will function as per Fig.

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EMC will be in regular touch with State Pollution Control Board and Indian Bureau of Mines and

send them annual progress report. Any new regulations considered by State/Central Pollution

Control Board for the industry will be taken care of.

8.3 PROPOSED SET UP

Keeping the utility of monitoring results in the implementation of the environmental management

program in view, an organizational chart has been proposed, headed by General Manager as

shown in Fig. 5.1(Section V).

The said team will be responsible for:

a. Collecting water and air samples from surrounding area and work zone monitoring for

pollutants.

b. Analyzing the water and air samples.

c. Implementing the control and protective measures.

d. Co-coordinating the environment related activities within the project as well as with outside

agencies.

e. Collecting statistics of health of workers and population of surrounding villages.

f. Monitoring the progress of implementation of environmental management program. Greenbelt

development, etc.

The laboratory will be suitably equipped for sampling/testing for various environmental

pollutants.

8.4 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

Annual budget for EMP is very essential for successful implementation of EMP. As there are no

pollution control systems, no capital cost of Pollution Control systems are envisaged. Costs will

be annual operating costs as given below. The fund allocated will not be diverted for any other

purposes and the top management will be responsible for this. The budget will take into

consideration the following capital and operating expenses:

a. Field cost for monitoring of parameters.

b. Cost of any defined outsourcing

c. Cost of chemicals, consumables and transport for data generation

d. Man power cost for environmental cell

e. Any other cost as per EC condition.


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Table 8.1

Cost of EMP

Sl. No Description Cost to be incurred

(in lakhs/annum)

1

Air Quality

a)Monitoring in the vicinity of the mine

b) Monitoring in the vicinity of the transportation network

c) Cost of dust suppression

2.0

2 Water Quality Water quality of surface and groundwater around the site

1.0

3 Ambient Noise Level

0.5

4 Soil Quality 0.5

5 Socio-economic condition of local, population, physical

survey 0.12

6 Inventory of Flora(tree plantation, survival etc) & Fauna 0.5

7 Man power cost for environmental cell 0.5

TOTAL 5.12

8.5 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND ACTIVITIES

To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management program regular monitoring of the

important environmental activities to be monitored are shown in Table. 6.1. (Section VI).


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8.6 Division of Responsibility of various Activities for a Sand Mine Project

S.No Activity Responsibility

of the Project

Proponent

(Regulator)

Responsibility

of the

Contractor

(Operator)

1 Demarcation of mine area (Outermost boundary)

as per Khasra Numbers of the mine

Regulator

through

revenue dept.

2 Demarcation of Buffer zone on either side of

River/Choe bank

Operator-

Based on the

regulations

passed from

time to time

3 Restriction on Mining : The mining is prohibited to a distance of 500 m both

on upstream and downstream from the high level

bridge and 250 m form the other bridges.

If width of the river is less than 120 m the mining will

be restricted within the bed of river. If higher than

120 m the mining will be restricted after leaving the

area within 30 m from the edge of embankment on

either side of the river bed.

The contractor will not do any quarry operations

within the distance of:

75m from railway line

60m from national highway

50m from reservoir tank, canal roads, public works

or buildings and in-habitat sites etc.

The mining will not be allowed below the water

table.

No mining operation will be allowed in forest area.

Compliance to various provisions laid down under

Mines Act, 1952, Mines & Minerals (Regulation and

Operator Operator Operator Operator Operator


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Development) Act, 1957, Forest (Conservation) Act,

1980, MMR, 1961.

Assuring for the provisions of Mines Act, 1952,

Interstate Migrant Workman Act and Central and

State Govt. labor laws in respect of following:

drinking water

rest shelter

first aid box

welfare facilities

Abiding by the Punjab Minor Mineral Concession

Rules, 1964 and 2008.

Adherence to the Eco-friendly mine plan for mining

of minor minerals.

Compliance to the measures kept in the EMP

Operator Operator Operator Operator Operator

4 Making amenities available :

Water for Drinking purposes

Water for Sprinkling on roads

Water for wetting of dry sands

Provisions of Portable/Community toilets and

making water available for them.

Operator

5a Mitigation Measures for Land environment:

Assuring sand mining to a depth of 3m or maximum

upto ground water table whichever is minimum

The RBM will be done in unsaturated zone.

No mining will be done nearby the dam and

important structure to prevent hungry water

problem.

Mining will not exceed beyond the magnitude.

The RBM activity will be semi-mechanized, most of

Operator Operator Operator Operator


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the work is proposed to be done manually.

Dredging will not be allowed.

Prohibiting ponding on river bed.

While disposing incidental solid wastes generated

care taken that it is not disposed of in meandering

course of the river.

Operator- Tyred excavator with bucket capacity of 0.3 cum will only be permitted. Operator

Operator

Operator

5b Top Soil

In a case, where agricultural land is involved and

after mining the land is to be returned for

agricultural purposes:

Earmarking space for piling/keeping top soil

Removal of top soil

Transporting and piling of top soil at the designated

space

Redevelopment of agricultural land: Spreading,

mixing, compacting and leveling of top soil after

mining

Operator

Operator

Operator Operator

5c Making minimum number of access roads with least

steepness to river bed.

Avoiding mining during the monsoon season and at

the time of floods.

Synchronizing mining schedule with the river flow

direction and the gradient of the land.

Making haulage roads parallel to the river bank.

Taking care to ensure that ponds are not formed in

the river bed

Operator Operator- as per the directions of the Regulator Operator Operator Operator

6 Mitigation Measures for Air environment:


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No overloading of dumpers/trucks/trolleys.

Covering the carrying vehicles with tarpaulin to

prevent spillage.

Wetting of sand in case it is dry.

Regular sprinkling of water on roads in the morning

and also at a moment if observed that the dust on

road is easily getting airborne.

Fortnightly scraping/bulldozing of road to prevent

accumulation of lose dust on road, to shift it to sides

and to keep roads almost leveled to ensure smooth

movement of vehicles and also prevent spillage,

thereby, minimizing fugitive dust emissions from the

roads towards the villages.

Prior awareness to explain the Eco-friendly mine

plan.

ii. Proper tuning of vehicles to keep the CO gas

emissions and noise under check.

iii. Plantation of trees at the places, if allowed by the

authorities, to help reduce the impact of dust in the

nearby villages.

Regulator

Operator

Operator Operator Operator Operator Operator Operator

7 Mitigation Measures for Noise environment:

On site:

Regular maintenance of machinery to keep a check

on source of noise generation.

Only trained operators to operate machines during

mining to reduce any chance of safety failures.

Making available gadgets, in places where more

excavators and dumpers/trucks are involved, for

hearing protection like ear muffs/plugs and gas/dust

mask.

Off-site:

Phasing out the old and worn out vehicles.

Operator

Operator

Operator

Operator


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Maintaining vehicles in good running condition

Awareness will be imparted prior to mining

operations that smoke silencers are kept in good

conditions.

In addition, trucks drivers will be instructed to make

minimum use of pressure horns at the village area

and not to use DJ sound systems.

Operator

Operator

8 Provisions/Maintenance of Access road from

the nearby main road to the mine:

Maintenance of path

Widening of road

Leveling of road

Planting of trees at places decided and marked for

this purpose.

Operator

Operator

Operator

Operator- With

consent from

the respective

department

9 Health & Safety:

Safety of people and property against flooding or

any calamity and unforeseen circumstances.

Occasional health check

Provisions of safety appliances

Operator Operator

Operator

10a Flora & Fauna:

Ecological impacts

Carrying the mining activity mostly manually.

No mining activity in the vicinity of important

structure like bridges, dam and other structures if

any.

No mining during the rainy season to minimize

impact on aquatic life.

Deploying Pollution Under Check (PUC) certified

vehicles for transportation purpose.

Restoring/reclaiming the eroded banks on closure of

Operator

Operator

Operator

Operator Operator


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mining operations just before the rainy season.

No lighting allowed in the leased area.

ii. No piling of sand allowed in the area except for the

top soil.

Operator Operator

10b Flora & Fauna:

Riparian habitat:

Avoiding Sand extraction in vegetated riparian

areas.

No alteration of undercut and incised vegetated

banks.

Large woody debris in the riparian zone leaving

undisturbed or replaced when moved and not burnt.

Sand stockpiles, overburden and/or vegetative

debris will not be stored within the riparian zone.

Restriction on operation and storage of heavy

equipment within riparian habitat.

Access roads not to encroach into the riparian

zones

Operator

Operator

Operator

Operator

Operator

Operator

11 Local labour:

Giving employment

Imparting skills

Safety awareness

To maintain hygienic environment conducive for

working

Discouraging using horns as far as possible

Operator

Operator

Operator

Operator

Operator

12 General :

Erecting a hoarding indicating in English, Hindi and

preferably the local language:

Operator


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The name of the mine

The name of the Lessee

An indicative map of the mine

Production capacity

Time of lease period

Erecting at all the turns:

Safety sign boards

Direction indicators

Reflectors

Preparing and preserving the year round data on

the following to study the pattern of sedimentation,

replenishment and extraction:

Production records of mine

Area mined

Depth of mining related to defined axes.

Reporting accidents

Restriction on entering or working in any reserved

or protected area

Regulator

Operator Operator Operator

13 Meeting Corporate’s Social responsibility

Creating a corpus fund for reclamation and rehabilitation.

Regulator in coordination with village authority

Operator

14 Compliance to Environment Monitoring & Management Plan: Allocation of Funds

Carrying out environment monitoring following

provisions kept in EMP.

Maintenance of Monitoring Schedule

Meeting administrative & statutory requirements

Regulator

Operator Operator Operator


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Management of entire Environment Programme.

Regulator- through operator

15 Compensation to be paid as per Government rules: Paying compensation to the owners whose land is

acquired for mining purposes whether;

Government

Panchayat Land

Private

Regulator

16 Compliance to Statutory requirements:

The Mines Act, 1952

The Mines and Mineral (Development and

Regulation) Act, 1957

Mines Rules, 1955

Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 framed by the

Central govt.

Mineral Conservation and Development Rules,

1988

Punjab State Minor Mineral Concession Rules,

1964

ii. Metalliferrous Mines Regulations 1961

iii. Granite Conservation and Development Rule, 1999

The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,

1974

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,

1981

The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

ii. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980

iii. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Operator

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Project Name: Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Punjab. Final EIA/EMP Section – IX: Executive Summary

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SECTION-IX

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

9.1 INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT & PROPONENT

It is a proposed project to mine sand and the estimated project cost is Rs 1.5 lacs. GM-

cum-Mining Officer, District Industries Center, Jalandhar has applied for mining lease in the

name of Raipur Araian sand Mine over an area of 17.98 ha at Village: Raipur Araian,

Tehsil: Phillor, District: Jalandhar, Punjab. The proposed mine site on Satluj River bed with

approx. 4, 85,460 tonnes of Sand deposit in it, which is replenishable due to sediment

inflow. The approved mining plan of sand Mine is approved by State Geologist, Punjab.

The proposed project is to mine sand from the river bed of Satluj. The proponent has

applied for Environmental Clearance for mining Sand from the leased area of 17.98 ha at

an estimated project cost is Rs 1.5 lacs.

The leased area has approx. 4, 85,460 tonnes of Sand deposit in it, which is replenishable

due to the sediment inflow. It is proposed to collect approximately 1, 61,820 tonnes of river

bed materials annually. As per the MoEF, New Delhi Gazette dated 14th September 2006

amended in December 2009 and April 2011, the proposed mining project is categorized as

category ‘B’ and the EC shall be given by the SEIAA of the state of Punjab

9.2 LOCATION

The mining area is located in Village: Raipur Araian, Taluka:Phillor, District: Jalandhar

Punjab. The mining lease / proposed project area falls in Survey of India Toposheet No.

44M/16. The mine lease area is located between:

Latitude 31° 0'56.09"N to 31° 1'7.46"N

Longitude 75°53'38.43"E to 75°54'8.92"E

Nearest Railway Station Phillor R.S (about 11 km in North-West direction)




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9.3 RESERVES

As much of the lease area is covered with water catchment area, only the middle area is

considered for reserve estimation. The sand which is exposed in all the three dimensions

(3.0m on an average) is considered as proved. From the field trials conducted in the

sector and information gathered from the applicant, the bulk density is found to be 1.8

t/cum.

Category wise updated reserves with grade are as follows:

Category Total (in Tonnes) UNFC Code

Proved 4,85,460 Tonnes 111

9.4 MINING

Sand Mining

The salient features of sand mining method are:

Mining of sand is proposed to be carried out by the excavators. The mining involve

following steps-

I. River Bed Mining activities do not involve top soil.

II. Excavation of sand is done by excavators.

III. Drilling and blasting is not required.

Working Depth (below ground level)

The deposits occur in the middle/bottom of the river. During the entire lease period, the

deposit will be worked from the top surface to 3 m bgl. The ultimate depth of the open cast

pits will be 3 m below ground level or ground water table whichever is less. Under no

circumstances it will intersect with ground water table.

9.5 WATER SUPPLY

In the river bed mining projects there is, as such, no need of water to carry out operations,

except for dust suppression. The number of working people is 12 so the water

requirement for workers will be around 1 KLD for drinking purpose & 0.7 KLD for dust

suppression the total water requirement will be around 1.7 KLD. This water will be

supplied from the nearby area.


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9.6 BASE LINE DATA

This section contains the description of baseline studies of the 10 km radius of the area

surrounding “Raipur Araian Sand Mine, Jalandhar, Punjab. 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 proposed mining for:-

(a) Air

(b) Noise

(c) Water

(d) Soil

(e) Ecology and Biodiversity

(f) Socio-economy

Table 9.1: BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

Attribute Baseline status

Ambient Air

Quality

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the minimum &

maximum concentrations of PM10 for all the 5 AQ monitoring

stations were found to be 73.7 µg/m3 at AQ3 and 100/m3 at

AQ5, respectively.

As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NO2 are concerned,

the prescribed CPCB limit of 80 µg/m3 for residential and rural

areas has never been surpassed at any station.

Noise Levels

Noise monitoring was carried out at four locations. The results

of the monitoring program indicated that both the daytime and

night time levels of noise were well within the prescribed limits

of NAAQS, at all the four locations monitored.

Water Quality

3 Groundwater samples and 3 surface water samples were

analyzed and concluded that:

The ground water from all sources remains suitable for drinking

purposes as all the constituents are within the limits prescribed

by drinking water standards by Indian Standards IS: 10500.

From the Surface water analysis it is evident that most of the

parameters of the samples comply with ‘Category ‘C’ standards

of CPCB indicating their suitability for Drinking water source

after conventional treatment and disinfection.

Soil Quality

Samples collected from identified locations indicate the soil is

sandy type and the pH value ranging from 7.58 to 8.36, which


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shows that the soil is alkaline in nature.

Ecology and Bio-diversity

There are no Ecologically Sensitive Areas present in the study

area, but many reserved forests regions do surround the project

area

Socio-economy

The implementation of the Raipur Araian sand mining project on

river Satluj in district Jalandhar will throw opportunities to local

people for both direct and indirect employment.

The study area is still lacking in education, health, housing,

water, electricity etc. It is expected that same will improve to a

great extent due to proposed mining project and associated

industrial and business activities.


Flora

Core Zone:-

The core zone comprises of Satluj river bed, where mining operation is proposed. This area

consists of riparian vegetation in which aquatic and marshland plants are the main component.

Buffer Zone:-

Buffer zone of the proposed project is mainly agricultural land. The flora of buffer zone

comprises of plants growing on the edges of agricultural land, village woodlots and trees planted

along the roads. Many tree species are planted in the area because of their usefulness,

economic and aesthetic values.

Agricultural crops: The study area is surrounded by agricultural field in which many plants of

agricultural importance are cultivated. Wheat (Triticum aestivum), Rice (Oryza sativa), Maize

(Zea mays), Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), Bajra (Pennisetum glaucum), Sunflower

(Helianthus annuus) are commonly grown crops of this area.

Vegetation in and around human settlement

The study area comprise of tropical dry deciduous vegetation. Several tropical elements can be

seen scattered in the area. Species of Achyranthes, Calotropis, Lantana, Ricinus, Ziziphus, etc.

are of common occurrence.

Fauna

Core zone:

During the faunal survey in the area no wildlife corridor or movement of animals was recorded

from proposed project area. A list of animals of the study area has been prepared on the basis

of local inquiry from the village people and from the available published literatures

Buffer zone:

Many domesticated mammal species are reported from buffer zone during the field survey.


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Common grazing animals like Buffalo, cow, goat etc. can be noticed in open grass fields. Small

mammals like Indian palm squirrel (Funambulus palmarum) and field mouse (Apodemus

sylvaticus) are noticed in vicinity of village.

Table 9.2

Anticipated impact and mitigation measures for biological environment

Impact predicted Suggestive measures

Disturbance to free

movement / living of wild

fauna viz. Birds,

Reptiles etc.

If birds are noticed crossing the core zone, they will not be

disturbed at all;

Labourers will not be allowed to discards food, plastic etc.,

which can attract animals/birds near the core site;

Only low polluting vehicles having PUC will be allowed for

carrying mining materials.

Noise level will be maintained within permissible limit (silent

zone 50 dB(A) during day time or residential zone 55 dB(A))

as per noise pollution (regulation and control), rules, 2000,

of CPCB

Disturbance of riparian

ecosystem/ wetlands

The riparian ecosystem or the wetlands will not be destroyed

by the mine owners

Monitoring of upstream

and downstream water

quality

Water quality will be monitored from upstream and

downstream area to assess the impact on water quality and

plankton. The mining activity will be controlled to maintain

the clean water conditions.


Mining Activity: Harvesting of river bed minerals and other associated activities are the

main sources of environmental degradations and most serious ones are detailed

hereunder:

a. Damage of river bank due to access ramps to river bed, causing damage to vegetation,

soil erosion, micro disturbance to ground water, possible inducement of charged river

course.

b. Loss of riparian vegetation standing along the bank due to making roads connecting

successive access to river bed.


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c. Contamination of sand aquifer water due to ponding: Due to uneven rocky bed of river,

sand bed thickness vary considerably and digging more sand from a pocket where

thickness of sand is more may cause ponding. In this stagnant water, bio-degradable

materials especially flora waste gets accumulated causing contamination and inducing an

unhealthy environment.

d. Surface degradation due to stockpiling and road network.

Mitigation measures

i. Minimum number of access roads to river bed for which cutting of river banks will be

avoided and ramps are to be maintained.

ii. Access points to the river bed will be decided basing on least steepness of river

bank and least human activity.

iii. Mining is avoided during the monsoon season and at the time of floods.

iv. Mining schedule is synchronized with the river flow direction and the gradient of the

land.

v. Haulage roads parallel to the river bank and roads connecting access to river bed

will be made away from the bank

vi. Care will be taken to ensure that ponds are not formed in the river bed

vii. Access roads from public roads and up to river bank will be aligned in such a way

that it would cause least environmental damage.

viii. Vegetation development is proposed along the road sides of the approach roads, to

arrest soil erosion. While selecting the plant species, preference will be given for

planting native species of the area.

9.8 AIR ENVIRONMENT


Information on air quality was studied and various modelling techniques predicted

that the mining activity will not affect the air quality in a significant manner. In mining

operations, loading, transportation and unloading operations may cause

deterioration in air quality due to handling dry materials. In the present case, only

wet materials will be handled, thus eliminating problems of fugitive dust. Also, the

collection and lifting of minerals will be done manually without any blasting.

Therefore the dust generated is insignificant as compared to mining process of

other hard minerals like the process of drilling, blasting, mechanized loading etc.


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Mitigation measures

The only air pollution sources are the road transport network of the trucks.

i. Water sprinkling will be done on the roads regularly.

ii. Care will be taken to prevent spillage by covering the carrying vehicles with

tarpaulin and sprinkling of water, if dry.

iii. Fortnightly scraping of road in order to keep the roads almost leveled. This will

ensure smooth flow of vehicles and also prevent spillage.

iv. Overloading will be kept under check by giving prior awareness.

v. Proper tuning of vehicles to keep the gas emissions under check.

vi. Plantation of trees along the roads to help reduce the impact of dust in the nearby

villages.


Mining of sand from within or near a streambed has a direct impact on the stream’s

physical habitat characteristics. These characteristics include geometry, bed evaluation,

substrate composition and stability, in stream roughness elements, depth, velocity,

turbidity, sediment transport, stream discharge and temperature. Altering these habitat

characteristics can have deleterious impacts on both in stream biota and associated

riparian habitat.

The detrimental effects to biota resulting from bed material mining are caused by three

main processes:

i. Alteration of flow patterns resulting from modification of the river bed

ii. An excess of suspended sediment

iii. Damage to riparian vegetation and in stream habitat.

Mitigation measures

The deposits occur in the middle/bottom of the river. During the lease period, the deposit

will be worked from the top surface to 3 m bgl. The ultimate depth will be 3 m below

ground level or the ground water table whichever is less.

9.10 NOISE ENVIRONMENT


As there will be no heavy earth moving machinery there will not be any major impact on

noise level due to the mining and other association activities a detailed noise survey has

been carried out and results are discussed in Section III. Blasting technique is not used for

sand lifting, hence no possibility of land vibration. It was found that the mining activity will


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not have any significant impact on the noise environment of the region. The only impact

will be due to transportation of materials by trucks. trucks and movement of small

machinery.

a. Mitigation measures

i. On-site

a) Maintenance of Machinery: Regular maintenance of machinery will keep the

generated noise level below the minimum prescribed limit i.e. not exceeding 90 dB (A)

at a distance of 2 m from the machine. All machines will be as per stipulated standards

and will be used at their optimum capacity.

b) Trained Operators: Only trained operators will be allowed to operate machines during

mining to reduce any chance of safety failures.

c) Vegetation: Plantation of trees along the bank will be done to dampen the noise, if

possible.

d) Hearing Protection: No hearing protection is generally needed for RBM projects.

e) Phasing out the old and worn out trucks.

ii. Off-site

The off-site receptors are not significantly affected as noise generated by RBM is

insignificant but some disturbances due to vehicle movement may not be avoidable.

However the following measures have been envisaged:

a) The vehicles will be maintained in good running condition so that noise will be reduced

to minimum possible level.

b) Awareness will be imparted prior to mining operations that smoke silencers remain in

a good conditions not to generate noise.

c) In addition, trucks drivers will be instructed to make minimum use of horns at the

village area.

9.11 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS

From the analysis it has been seen that the V/C ratio will be modified to 0.33 and 0.21

with LOS both being “B” which is “very good”. So the additional load on the carrying

capacity will not be affected to any significant level.

9.12 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The implementation of the Raipur Araian sand mining project will generate both direct and

indirect employment. Besides, it will provide a check on existing system of mining operation.

Since the quarries will be allotted on lease basis, mining operation will be legally valid and it

will bring income to the state exchequer. It will also reduce flooding of river banks,


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destruction of standing crops, land and property to a great extent. The project will also

provide impetus to industrialization of the area. Where transfer of boulders into bajri is

necessary crushing units will come up. It is expected that intending entrepreneurs will

venture to set up micro and small scale units in the near future making the area a mixed

society, dependent on industry, trade and business. At present agriculture is the main

occupation of the people as more than half of the population depends on it. With the

implementation of the proposed mining project the occupational pattern of the people in the

area will change making more people engaged in industrial and business activities rather in

agriculture. Thus there will be a gradual shifting of population from agriculture to mining and

industry. Further, the mining and industrial activities in the area may lead to rapid increase in

population and thereby urbanization. Due to urbanization of the area, employment

opportunities will further increase.

9.13 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

Proper environmental management plan are proposed for “Sand” mining project to

mitigate the impact during the mining operation.

• Care will be taken that no labour camps are allowed on river bed.

• Care will be taken that no cooking, or burning of woods will be allowed in the

adjoining area.

• No lighting will be allowed in the area.

• Prior to mining, short awareness program will be conducted for labours to make

them aware to way of working.

• If some causality or injury to animal occurs, it will be informed to forest department

and proper treatment will be given.

• No tree cutting, chopping, lumbering, uprooting of shrubs and herbs will be

allowed.

• Corridor movement of wild mammals (If exists) will not be disturbed.

• Care will be taken that noise produced during vehicles movement for carrying sand

is within the permissible noise level.

• No pilling of RBM material will be allowed in adjoining area.

• If wild animals are noticed crossing the river bed, they will not be disturbed or

chased away, instead the labours will move away from their path.


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9.14 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Environmental Management Plan serves no purpose if it is not implemented with true

spirit. Some loopholes in the EMP can also be detected afterwards when it is implanted

and monitored. Thus, an implementation and monitoring programme has to be prepared.

The major attributes of environment are not confined to the mining site alone.

Implementation of proposed control measures and monitoring programme has an

implication on the surrounding area as well as for the region. Therefore, mine

management will strengthen the existing control measures as elaborated earlier in this

report and monitor the efficacy of the control measures implemented within the mining

area relating to the following specific areas for eco-friendly mining:

a. Collection of air and water samples at strategic locations with frequency suggested and by

analyzing thereof. If the parameters exceed the permissible tolerance limits, corrective

regulation measure will be taken.

b. Collection of soil samples at strategic locations once in every year and analysis thereof with

regard to deleterious constituents, if any.

c. The effectiveness of drainage system depends upon proper cleaning of all drains provided

in the surrounding of mine area. Any blockage due to siltation or loose material will be

checked at least once in a month.

d. Measurement of water level fluctuations in the nearby ponds, dug wells and bore wells.

e. Regular visual examination will be carried out to look for erosion of river banks. Any

abnormal condition, if observed will be taken care of.

f. Measurement of noise levels at mine site, stationary and mobile sources, and adjacent

villages will be done in every quarter of the year.

g. Plantation/afforestation as will be done as per program i.e. along the road sides and near

civic amenities, which will be allotted by Government bodies as it is not feasible to plant

trees near the mine lease area. Post plantation, the area will be regularly monitored in

every season for evaluation of success rate. For selection of plant species local people will

also be involved.


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9.15 BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

Table 9.3 COST OF EMP

Sl. No Description Cost to be incurred

(in lakhs/annum)

1

Air Quality

a)Monitoring in the vicinity of the mine

b) Monitoring in the vicinity of the transportation network

c) Cost of dust suppression

2.0

2 Water Quality Water quality of surface and groundwater around the site

1.0

3 Ambient Noise Level

0.5

4 Soil Quality 0.5

5 Socio-economic condition of local, population, physical

survey 0.12

6 Inventory of Flora(tree plantation, survival etc) & Fauna 0.5

7 Man power cost for environmental cell 0.5

TOTAL 5.12


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9.16 MONITORING SCHEDULE AND PARAMETERS:

Table 9.4 Monitoring Schedule and Parameters

Sl No

Description of Parameters Schedule and Duration of Monitoring

1 Air Quality: a) In the vicinity of the mine b) In the vicinity of the transportation network

24 hourly samples twice a week for one month in each season except monsoon season

2 Water Quality near or around the site: a) Surface water quality b) Ground water quality

Once in a season for 4 seasons in a year

3 Ambient Noise Level Twice a year for two years & then once a year

4 Soil Quality Once in two years on project monitoring area

5 Inventory of Flora(tree plantation, survival etc) & Fauna

Once in two years on project monitoring area

6 Socio-economic condition of local, population, physical survey

Once in 3 years

BENEFITS OF MINING

i. Controlling river channel.

ii. Protecting river banks.

iii. Reducing submergence of adjoining agricultural lands.

iv. Reducing aggradations of river level.

v. Generating useful economic resource for construction.

vi. Generating employment.

vii. Improvement in socio economic conditions of the people of the study area.

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CHAPTER-X

DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT ENGAGED

The EIA/EMP Report for Raipur Arain Mining Project has been prepared by

Grass Roots Research & Creation India (P) Ltd.

Name of the

Consultant

Address

Grass Roots Research &

Creation India (P) Ltd.

F:374- 375, Sector: 63,

Noida, India

ISO 9001: 2008 (QMS),

14001:2004 (EMS) &

OHSAS 18001: 2007

Certified Co.

Accredited by QCI/NABET.

Name of the

Laboratory

Address

GRC India Training and

Analytical Laboratory

F- 375, Sector: 63, Noida,

India

NABL Accredited

Laboratory,

Recognized by MoEF under

Environment (Protection)

Act, 1986.

A unit of GRC India (P) Ltd.

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The EIA/EMP report has been prepared under the guidance of the following

Coordinator & Functional Area Experts:

EIA Coordinator Mr. K D Choudhury

FAE- AP Mr. K D Choudhury

FAE- NV Mr. K D Choudhury

FAE- EB Dr. P R Chaudhari

FAE- WP Dr. P R Chaudhari

FAE- SE Mr. K N Dutta

FAE- Soil Dr. S. R. Maley

FAE- Geology Dr. Tapan Mazumder

FAE- Hydrology Dr. Tapan Mazumder

FAE- RH Dr. Ravindra Kode

FAE- Land Use Mr. P Radhakrishnamoorthy

FAE- SHW Ms. Anasua Nag

FAE- AQM Prof. B Padmanabha Murty

The following team was involved under the guidance of experts for preparation of the report:

Personnel involved in

Preparation of EIA/EMP

report as Team Member

Mr. Sourav Seal (Project Associate)

Mr. Varghese Mathew

Mr. Ashish Verma (FAE)

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Grass Roots Research & Creation India (P) Ltd. has got the Initial accreditation

from QCI NABET and has undergone Surveillance Assessment as well. The result

of continued accreditation is published on the QCI website as SAAC 69th and

subsequent Minutes of Meeting in the year 2013-14.

As per the recently published QCI NABET ‘List of Accredited Consultant

Organizations/Rev. 25/December 05, 2014’, listed in as accredited consultant,

Category ‘A’ Sl. No. 72. The list of accredited consultants is published on QCI

NABET and MoEF websites as well.

For reference, a snapshots of the list where GRC India’s name is listed is pasted

below:

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ANNEXURES

SURFACE PLAN

1 2 3 4 5

10 9 8 7 6

151474/131211

20 19 18 17 16

21 22 23 24 25

1 2 3 4 5

10 9 8 76

5

80/15 11 12

16 20 19

25 21 22/1 23/2 24

1 2 3 4

10 9 81/8 7

11 12 13 14

15141312 1512 141311

19 18 17 19 18 172016 16

22 23 24 25 22 23 24 2521

21 22 23/1 24 25

20/2

11/1

10

1

21

20/2

11 12 18/13 1415/2 15/3

16171819

24/2 23 24/1 24/2 25

2 3 4

9 7 68/1

8/2

11/2 12 25/13 14/2

20/1 19 18

17/1

17/2

15/1

15/2

16/2

5/2

5/2

N

Scale (1:2000)1cm=2000

LEGEND

S.no Particulars Symbol

1

2

3

4

5

6

Boundary

Contour line

Agri land

Govt. waste land

Khasra no

River sand

Road

Village :-

Tehsil :-

Dist :-

State :-

SAND MINE

Area :-

105.2106.6

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A1 A2

A3A4

A5A6

A7A8

B1 B2

B3B4

C1C2

C3C4

C5 C6

C7C8

C9C10

C11C12

Raipur Araian

Nakodar

Jalandharpunjab

11.79 ha

Annexure II

Name of project RAIPUR ARAIAN SAND MINING

Location name ASHOUR

Location code AQ-1

S.No Date

PM10

(µg/m3) SO2 (µg/m3)

Nox (as NO2)

(µg/m3)

IS:5182:Pt-23 IS:5182:Pt-2 IS:5182:Pt-6

1 01.03.11 75.7 7.3 18.2

2 05.03.11 77.2 9.5 19.4

3 08.03.11 78.7 6.9 20.4

4 12.03.11 80.1 10.1 21.4

5 16.03.11 81.6 8.3 22.7

6 20.03.11 83.0 9.1 23.4

7 24.03.11 84.5 7.6 25.4

8 28.03.11 83.3 10.6 19.2

9 01.04.11 79.3 8.5 21.2

10 05.04.11 80.5 10.8 22.0

11 08.04.11 82.0 9.0 22.4

12 12.04.11 83.5 8.7 21.7

13 16.04.11 94.6 11.0 24.0

14 20.04.11 92.1 13.4 19.7

15 23.04.11 90.5 10.2 17.7

16 27.04.11 92.1 7.5 18.7

17 01.05.11 92.6 9.8 20.8

18 05.05.11 79.9 10.8 23.1

19 09.05.11 84.2 11.4 18.4

20 13.05.11 79.6 8.5 20.3

21 17.05.11 83.8 11.2 23.4

22 20.05.11 85.3 9.4 14.3

23 24.05.11 75.5 11.6 16.2

24 28.05.11 77.0 7.2 14.0

Minimum 75.5 6.9 14.0

Maximum 94.6 13.4 25.4

Average 83.2 9.5 20.3

98 Percentile 93.7 12.6 24.8

NAAQS (For 24 hrs.

except CO) 100 80 80


Location name RAUR

Location code AQ-2

S.No Date

PM10


Nox (as NO2)

(µg/m3)

IS:5182:Pt-23 IS:5182:Pt-2 IS:5182:Pt-6

1 03.03.11 77.7 9.2 19.4

2 07.03.11 79.1 8.9 17.4

3 10.03.11 80.6 8.8 18.0

4 14.03.11 82.0 11.7 17.9

5 18.03.11 83.5 10.2 21.0

6 22.03.11 84.9 11.0 25.3

7 26.03.11 86.4 9.5 18.1

8 30.03.11 85.1 10.8 22.4

9 03.04.11 81.3 11.3 25.9

10 07.04.11 82.5 10.6 26.4

11 10.04.11 84.0 11.8 27.1

12 14.04.11 85.5 10.6 29.4

13 18.04.11 94.0 12.7 26.1

14 21.04.11 91.4 15.2 24.4

15 25.04.11 96.0 14.3 23.7

16 29.04.11 97.7 9.4 23.4

17 03.05.11 99.4 13.0 23.4

18 07.05.11 94.6 9.0 22.4

19 11.05.11 86.2 9.6 22.9

20 15.05.11 81.6 10.4 24.9

21 19.05.11 85.8 13.1 27.4

22 22.05.11 87.3 11.3 14.6

23 26.05.11 77.5 10.9 22.0

24 30.05.11 79.0 9.1 18.0

Minimum 77.5 8.8 14.6

Maximum 99.4 15.2 29.4

Average 86.0 10.9 22.6

98 Percentile 98.6 14.8 28.5

NAAQS (For 24 hrs.



Location name NEAR SITE

Location code AQ-3

S.No Date

PM2.5

(µg/m3)

PM10


Nox (as NO2)

(µg/m3)

Gravimetric

IS:5182:Pt-

23 IS:5182:Pt-2 IS:5182:Pt-6

1 04.03.11 32.7 75.0 7.2 19.2

2 07.03.11 31.8 77.1 6.9 17.2

3 11.03.11 34.0 76.1 10.0 14.3

4 14.03.11 33.0 77.6 7.4 13.7

5 18.03.11 35.2 79.0 8.2 15.2

6 21.03.11 33.7 78.2 9.0 16.7

7 25.03.11 34.3 80.6 7.5 13.9

8 28.03.11 35.6 83.7 10.6 18.0

9 02.04.11 31.6 74.3 8.4 16.4

10 05.04.11 36.0 75.4 11.0 19.4

11 09.04.11 32.7 76.8 8.9 16.5

12 12.04.11 39.0 78.3 11.7 15.9

13 16.04.11 37.8 89.3 14.8 24.7

14 19.04.11 35.0 85.7 7.8 17.2

15 23.04.11 37.4 84.0 12.0 18.7

16 26.04.11 36.4 85.0 7.4 20.0

17 02.05.11 34.6 86.5 12.4 18.0

18 05.05.11 33.7 82.3 7.0 21.4

19 09.05.11 34.7 85.0 7.6 18.2

20 12.05.11 32.8 80.4 12.9 23.0

21 16.05.11 33.4 81.8 11.1 21.0

22 19.05.11 34.0 83.3 9.3 20.4

23 23.05.11 31.0 73.7 7.0 18.3

24 26.05.11 30.7 75.2 7.1 15.5

Minimum 30.7 73.7 6.9 13.7

Maximum 39.0 89.3 14.8 24.7

Average 34.2 80.2 9.3 18.0

98 Percentile 38.4 88.0 13.9 23.9

NAAQS (For 24 hrs.

except CO) 60 100 80 80


Location name RAIPUR

Location code AQ-4

S.No Date

PM10


Nox (as NO2)

(µg/m3)

IS:5182:Pt-23 IS:5182:Pt-2 IS:5182:Pt-6

1 02.03.11 77.0 8.8 19.1

2 06.03.11 78.4 10.7 19.2

3 09.03.11 79.9 8.4 16.4

4 13.03.11 81.3 11.4 17.1

5 17.03.11 82.8 9.8 18.6

6 21.03.11 84.2 10.6 24.4

7 25.03.11 85.7 9.1 17.3

8 29.03.11 84.4 8.6 21.4

9 02.04.11 80.5 10.0 24.9

10 06.04.11 82.0 11.3 25.4

11 09.04.11 84.1 10.5 26.1

12 13.04.11 84.8 11.9 25.4

13 17.04.11 93.2 10.1 28.5

14 21.04.11 90.7 14.2 23.4

15 24.04.11 91.8 8.6 22.0

16 28.04.11 93.4 9.0 24.1

17 02.05.11 94.0 8.7 21.7

18 06.05.11 81.1 12.0 22.7

19 10.05.11 85.4 9.2 22.0

20 14.05.11 80.8 10.0 23.9

21 18.05.11 85.0 12.7 26.5

22 21.05.11 86.5 10.9 16.8

23 25.05.11 76.8 11.7 17.0

24 29.05.11 78.3 8.7 15.2

Minimum 76.8 8.4 15.2

Maximum 94.0 14.2 28.5

Average 84.2 10.3 21.6

98 Percentile 93.7 13.5 27.6

NAAQS (For 24 hrs.



Location name CHUHARWALA

Location code AQ-5

S.No Date

PM10


Nox (as NO2)

(µg/m3)

IS:5182:Pt-23 IS:5182:Pt-2 IS:5182:Pt-6

1 04.03.11 78.2 9.5 19.0

2 07.03.11 79.6 9.2 23.1

3 11.03.11 81.1 10.5 20.0

4 15.03.11 82.5 9.7 18.4

5 19.03.11 84.0 10.5 20.0

6 23.03.11 85.4 11.3 26.0

7 27.03.11 86.9 9.8 18.6

8 31.03.11 85.6 11.9 23.2

9 04.04.11 82.0 10.7 26.6

10 07.04.11 83.0 10.9 27.1

11 11.04.11 84.5 11.2 28.7

12 15.04.11 96.3 15.0 30.2

13 19.04.11 98.0 13.2 26.9

14 22.04.11 99.4 12.0 25.1

15 26.04.11 96.6 11.0 23.2

16 30.04.11 98.3 9.7 24.2

17 04.05.11 100.0 12.0 24.1

18 08.05.11 85.0 10.6 23.2

19 12.05.11 86.6 9.9 25.8

20 16.05.11 82.0 10.7 25.6

21 20.05.11 86.3 13.4 28.0

22 23.05.11 87.8 11.6 15.0

23 27.05.11 78.0 12.2 19.8

24 31.05.11 79.5 9.4 16.5

Minimum 78.0 9.2 15.0

Maximum 100.0 15.0 30.2

Average 86.9 11.1 23.3

98 Percentile 99.7 14.3 29.5

NAAQS (For 24 hrs.


Annexure-V

Data on Population, Literacy rate, Main & Marginal Workers in respect of identified

villages/towns in the Study Area

S.No

Village /

town /

city

name

No. of

Househol

ds

Population

Sex

Ratio SC

Over all

Literacy

rate

Gender

Gap in

Literacy

Rate

Total Male Female

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 Adrama

n 399 2407 1256 1151 916 681 68.4 13.6

2 Awan

Khalsa 120 744 386 358 927 117 76.9 10.7

3 Baghela 300 1686 882 804 912 495 67.8 20.3

4 Bansian 4 18 11 7 636 7 80.0 22.2

5 Bulanda 215 1160 597 563 943 405 70.4 5.4

6 Baloki 217 1148 603 545 904 331 72.6 18.4

7 Behar 120 663 346 317 916 8 52.7 17.4

8 Bhaini 148 788 421 367 872 494 72.0 5.7

9 Bhoda 126 647 344 303 881 56 56.4 17.2

10 Bhundri 7 41 22 19 864 41 53.3 39.8

11 Bitlan 104 570 289 281 972 15 59.6 27.3

12 Gadra 57 368 198 170 859 311 72.6 4.3

13 Gursian

Nihal 120 708 366 342 934 318 67.4 14.2

14 Ghuduw

al 187 1095 561 534 952 134 73.3 13.0

15 Hardo

Sangha 64 432 227 205 903 121 72.2 6.5

16 Hazara 250 1317 681 636 934 474 74.0 10.7

17 Jandir 201 1069 536 533 994 255 82.0 12.0

18

Jhungia

n

Mahansi

ngh

33 210 116 94 810 117 79.9 6.9

19 Jhungia

n 180 992 511 481 941 266 66.7 11.2

20 Khiala 23 130 66 64 970 54 78.9 15.5

21 Khuram

pur 129 819 434 385 887 123 77.1 13.7

22 Killi 121 740 357 383 1073 402 69.2 19.9

23 Littran 344 1849 946 903 955 819 74.0 7.8

24 Madar 332 1861 955 906 949 1108 74.4 14.5

25 Mansurp

ur 229 1182 652 530 813 610 73.8 10.8

26 Mand 257 1336 701 635 906 501 81.4 14.8

27 Naurang

pur 97 553 296 257 868 162 83.3 12.1

28 Udhowal 242 1365 706 659 933 538 73.3 11.3

29 Pasarian 77 480 247 233 943 114 81.2 5.4

30 Rajowal 171 964 492 472 959 458 69.4 11.5

31 Ramunw

al 150 793 433 360 831 551 64.1 12.5

32 Raowali 331 1706 1033 673 652 666 72.4 7.6

33 Rasulpu

r 102 539 287 252 878 165 87.9 13.2

34 Sangow

al 387 1877 1017 860 846 1002 46.8 7.4

35

Salempu

r

Masand

an

276 1488 806 682 846 398 76.1 9.8

36 Shekhe

wal 60 315 163 152 933 129 77.2 14.8

37 Singhpu

r 88 480 255 225 882 365 51.8 14.3

38 Talwara 18 89 51 38 745 0 68.7 24.9

39 Tandaur

a 177 1016 521 495 950 335 72.9 9.6

40 Umrewal 62 337 180 157 872 4 58.5 26.9

41 Ummar

wal Billa 400 2289 1167 1122 961 819 69.7 10.5

42 Raipur

Araian 235 1320 685 635 927 84 58.9 15.5

43 Samailp

ur 161 898 464 434 935 7 55.3 11.9

44 Sadarpu

r 26 140 67 73 1090 126 65.8 9.7

45 Giddarpi

ndi 2 9 6 3 500 0 77.8 16.7

Continued………….

S.No Village/town/city Name

Workers Agricultural Workers HH Ind. Workers

Other workers

Total Main Marginal Total Cultivators Agri.

Labours

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

1 Adraman 812 716 96 517 222 295 4 291

2 Awan Khalsa 287 270 17 132 112 20 15 140

3 Baghela 553 462 91 409 195 214 10 134

4 Bansian 5 5 0 3 1 2 0 2

5 Bulanda 389 370 19 172 131 41 16 201

6 Baloki 495 416 79 227 157 70 4 264

7 Behar 287 199 88 269 180 89 0 18

8 Bhaini 247 230 17 52 51 1 5 190

9 Bhoda 193 191 2 169 138 31 1 23

10 Bhundri 14 14 0 10 9 1 0 4

11 Bitlan 183 143 40 134 80 54 2 47

12 Gadra 124 108 16 80 54 26 3 41

13 Gursian Nihal 266 260 6 186 156 30 40 40

14 Ghuduwal 573 381 192 200 169 31 6 367

15 Hardo Sangha 147 141 6 105 82 23 1 41

16 Hazara 352 348 4 112 80 32 9 231

17 Jandir 258 250 8 94 62 32 2 162

18

Jhungian

Mahansingh 84 49 35 43 35 8 0 41

19 Jhungian 333 236 97 174 133 41 3 156

20 Khiala 70 36 34 21 15 6 0 49

21 Khurampur 278 266 12 108 86 22 18 152

22 Killi 283 199 84 191 88 103 1 91

23 Littran 744 708 36 243 166 77 55 446

24 Madar 515 396 119 233 55 178 6 276

25 Mansurpur 365 359 6 177 122 55 15 173

*************************

26 Mand 446 430 16 121 102 19 16 309

27 Naurangpur 208 186 22 175 138 37 4 29

28 Udhowal 460 293 167 341 144 197 4 115

29 Pasarian 156 156 0 80 66 14 11 65

30 Rajowal 283 264 19 204 110 94 12 67

31 Ramunwal 288 266 22 177 83 94 7 104

32 Raowali 689 523 166 101 68 33 28 560

33 Rasulpur 171 169 2 27 14 13 0 144

34 Sangowal 614 581 33 491 144 347 7 116

35

Salempur

Masandan 659 537 122 382 248 134 10 267

36 Shekhewal 80 80 0 32 17 15 0 48

37 Singhpur 161 158 3 15 15 0 4 142

38 Talwara 37 37 0 36 36 0 0 1

39 Tandaura 501 360 141 420 296 124 0 81

40 Umrewal 95 91 4 83 55 28 1 11

41 Ummarwal Billa 835 812 23 649 327 322 6 180

42 Raipur Araian 485 454 31 355 266 89 11 119

43 Samailpur 321 244 77 293 212 81 4 24

44 Sadarpur 40 30 10 36 2 34 0 4

45 Giddarpindi 4 4 0 3 3 0 0 1

APPENDIX

Q-1

PROFORMA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF MINING PROJECTS

(MINING SECTOR PROJECTS)

1. General Information

1. General information

a Name of the project Raipur Araian Sand Mining Project

I Name of the proponent GM-cum-Mining Officer, Jalandhar Punjab

ii Mailing Address General Manager-cum-Mining Officer, District

Industries Centre,

District Jalandhar

E-mail [email protected]

Telephone +91-9876363311

Fax No.

b Objective of the project River bed mining for sand

c Location of mine

Village Raipur Araian, H.B. No 88

Tehsil Phillor

District Jalandhar

State Punjab

Note 1: All information to be given in the form of Annex/s should be properly

numbered and form part of reply to this proforma.

Note 2: Please enter √ in appropriate box where answer is Yes / No

Note 3: No abbreviation to be used - Not available or Not applicable should be

clearly mentioned.

Note 4: Core zone is the mining lease area.

Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha is to be considered as 5 km all

around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha an area

10 km all around the periphery of the core zone.

Note 5: Adopt Scoping process in carrying out EIA study.

Q-2

d Does the proposal relate to Yes No

i New mine √ -

ii Expansion - √

iii Increase in ML area - √

iv Increase in annual production - √

v Renewal of ML - √

vi Modernization - √

e Site Information

i Geographical Location

Latitude 31° 0'56.09"N to 31° 1'7.46"N

Longitude 75°53'38.43"E to 75°54'8.92"E

Survey of India Topo sheet number 44M/16 Elevation above Mean Sea Level Highest- 240m AMSL

Lowest – 238 m AMSL Total mining lease area (in ha.) 17.98 ii Dominant nature of terrain Yes No

Flat √ -

Undulated - √

Hilly - √

2. Land usage of the mining lease area (in ha.)

a Agricultural -

b Forest -

c Waste land -

d Grazing -

e Surface water bodies -

f Others (River Bed ) 17.98

Total 17.98

3. Indicate the seismic zone in which ML area falls. In case of zone IV & V, details of earth quakes in last 10 years.

Seismic Zone – III

a Severity (Richter Scale)

b Impact i.e. Damage to Yes No

Life - √

Property - √

Existing mine - √

Q-3

4. Break-up of mining lease area (in ha.) as per approved conceptual plan:

Purpose

Mining Lease Area

Total

Area acquired Area to be acquired

Government Private Government Private Government Private

Forest Others Agri. Others Forest Others Agri. Others Forest Others Agri. Others

1. Area to be excavated - 14.348 - - 8.99 8.99

2. Storage for top soil - - - - - -

3. Overburden / Dumps - - - - - -

4. Mineral storage - - - - - -

5. Infrastructure

(Workshop,

Administrative Building)

- - - - - -

6. Roads - - - - - -

7. Railways - - - - - -

8. Green Belt - - - - - -

9.Tailings pond - - - - - -

10.Effluent treatment plant - - - - - -

11.Coal handling plant /

mineral separation plant

- - - - - -

12. Township area - - - - - -

13.Other (Safety zone

including road)

- 3.596 - - 3.596 3.596

TOTAL - 17.98 - - 17.98 17.98

Q-4

5 Township (outside mining lease) Not Applicable

a Total area (in ha) -

b No. of dwelling units -

c Distance from mine site -

6 Distance of water bodies (in km)

Distance from

River Bank * Other Water bodies * Sea / creek / lake / nalla etc.

(specify) Mining lease boundary

It is a river bed mining -

Ancillary facilities

- -

[* From highest flood line / high tide line]

7 For projects falling within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Whether the mineral to be mined is of rare

nature and not available outside CRZ? Yes - No √

if yes, annex a scaled location map showing low tide line (LTL), high tide line (HTL) duly demarcated by one of the authorized agencies* [ *Director, Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad: Centre for Earth Sciences Studies, Thiruvananthapuram: Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai: Institute of Wetland Management & Ecological Designs, KolKata: Naval Hydrographers’s Office, Dehradun: National Institute of Oceanography, Panjim, Goa: and National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai], boundary of mining lease area, distance of ML area from LTL and HTL CRZ boundary and CRZ classification of the project area as per the approved Coastal Zone Management Plan, and settlements, sand dunes, mangroves, forest land/patches, turtles breeding and nesting sites etc., if any, in the project area.

8 Indicate aerial distance from the periphery of core zone / area from the periphery of the buffer zone to the boundary of following (up to 10 km):

S. No.

Area Name

Aerial distance from (in km.)

Core Zone Buffer Zone 1. National Park / Sanctuary

Nil - -

2. Biosphere Reserve / Tiger Reserve / Elephant Reserve / any other Reserve

Nil - -

3. Forest (RF / PF / unclassified)

Nil

-

4. Habitat for migratory birds Nil - 5. Corridor for animals of

schedule I & II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Nil - -

6. Archaeological sites * Notified

* Others Nil - -

Q-5

7.

Defence Installation Nil - -

8. Industries / Thermal Power Plants

Nil - -

9. Other Mines Chaulle Sand Mine - About 3.5 Km in East Direction

10. Airport Nil - -

11. Railway Lines Nil - -

12. National / State Highways Nil - - [* Buffer zone in case of ML area up to 25 ha. is to be considered as 5 km all around the periphery of the core zone and for ML area above 25 ha. an area 10 km all around the periphery of the core zone]. 9. Description of flora & fauna separately in the core and buffer zones.* [* Consult the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 as amended subsequently and list species with (1) Common name (2) Scientific name and (3) under which schedule of the Wildlife (Protection) Act the identified species fall. Get the list authenticated by an Expert in the field / credible scientific institute / University / Chief Wildlife Warden Office. Information to be based on field survey List of Flora & Fauna is given in Section III of Final EIA report.

10 Details of mineral reserves (as per approved Mining Plan)

Quantity (in tonnes)

a Proved 4,85,460 b Indicated - c Inferred - d Mineable reserves 4,85,460

11 Major geological formation / disturbances in the mining lease area

Yes No

a Geological maps submitted √ - b Geological sections submitted - √

c Contour map submitted - √

d Whether the presence, if any, noted of I Faults - √

Ii Dykes - √

Iii Shear Zone - √

Iv Folds - √

V Other weak zones - √

e Source of data (Indicate) - 12 Production of mineral(s) and life of mine a Rated capacity of mine mineral wise (Tonnes /

annum) 1,61,820 TPA

b Life of mine at proposed capacity (Years) - c Lease period (Years) - d Date of expiry of lease (D /M /Y) - e

Indicate in case of existing mines -

i Date of opening of mine After environmental clearance

Q-6

ii Production in the last 5 years 1st year 5th year from year……… to year ……… in million tonnes.

-

iii Projected production for the next 6th to 10th year 5 years from year ……… to year ………..in million tonnes.

-

iv Whether mining was suspended after opening of the mine?

-

v If yes, details thereof including last production figure and reason for the same.

-

f Whether plans & sections provided? - 13 Type and method of mining operations

TYPE METHOD Opencast √ Manual - Underground - Semi-Mechanized √ Both - - -

14 Details of ancillary operations for mineral processing a Existing Not applicable b Additional Not applicable

15 Mine details a Opencast mine i Stripping ratio (mineral in tonnes to over burden in

m3) -

ii Ultimate working depth (in m bgl) 3 m iii Indicate present working depth in case of existing

mine (in m bgl) -

iv Thickness of top soil (in m.) -

a Minimum - b Maximum -

c Average - v Thickness of overburden (in m.) - a Minimum - b Maximum -

c Average - vi Mining Plan a Height and width of the bench in overburden /

waste. -

b Height & width of the bench in ore body / coal seam.

-

c Proposed inclination / slope of the sides of the opencast mine (separately for overburden, coal / ore and overall slope of the pit sides) both while operating the mine as well as at the time of closure of the mine.

-

d Whether transverse sections across the open cast mine at the end of fifth year and at the end of the life of the mine have been submitted?

-

vii Type of blasting, if any, to be adopted - b Underground mine- Not Applicable

i Seam / Ore body

Q-7

Min. Depth (m) -

Max. Depth (m) -

Avg. thickness (m) -

Rate of dip -

Direction of dip in degree -

ii Mode of entry into the mine

Shaft -

Adit -

Incline -

iii Details of machinery

On surface -

At Face -

For transportation -

Others -

iv Method of stopping (metalliferrous mines) Open -

Filled -

Shrinkage -

Caving -

Combination of above -

Others (Specify) -

v Extraction method

Caving -

Stowing -

Partial extraction -

vi Subsidence

Predicted max. subsidence (in m) -

Max. value of tensile strain (in mm/m) -

Max. slope change (in mm/m) -

Whether identified possible subsidence area(s) superimposed on Surface Plan has been submitted?

-

Major impacts on surface features like natural drainage pattern, houses, buildings, water bodies, roads, forest, etc.

-

Salient features of subsidence management (monitoring and control).

-

16 Surface drainage pattern at mine site Yes No

a Whether the pre-mining surface drainage plan submitted?

- √

b Do you propose any modification / diversion in the existing natural drainage pattern at any stage? If yes, when. Provide location map indicating contours, dimensions of water body to be diverted, direction of flow of water and proposed route / changes, if any i.e. realignment of river / nallah / any other water body falling within core zone and its impact

- √

Q-8

17 Embankment and / or weir construction

a Do you propose, at any stage, construction of

i Embankment for protection against flood? No

ii Weir for water storage for the mine? No

b If so, provide details thereof. -

c Impact of embankment on HFL and settlement around.

-

d Impact of weir on downstream users of water -

18 Vehicular traffic density (outside the ML area) Type of vehicles

No. of PCU per hour

a Existing Car, Jeep, Truck

75

b After the proposed activity Car, Jeep, Truck

99

c Whether the existing road network is adequate? Yes

If no, provide details of alternative proposal? -

19 Loading, transportation and unloading of mineral and waste rocks on surface

Yes No

a Manual √ -

b Tubs, mine cars, etc. - √

c Scraper, shovels, dumpers / trucks √ -

d Conveyors (belt, chain, etc.) - √

e Others (specify) - √

20 Mineral(s) transportation outside the ML area

Qty. (in TPD) Percentage

(%)

Length (in

km)

a Road 668 100 -

b Rail - - -

c Conveyors - - -

d Rope way - - -

e Water ways - - -

f Pipeline - - -

g Others (Specify) - - -

Total 668 100 -

Q-9

21. Baseline Meteorological and Air Quality data (a) Micro-meteorological data

[Continuous monitoring through autographic instrument for one full season other than monsoon] (i) Wind rose pattern for one full season (16 points of compass i.e. N, NNE, NE, ---) based on 24-hourly data. For coastal area also

furnish day-time and night time data. • Day time • Night time • 24 – hours period

(ii) Site specific monitored data

Month

Wind Speed (kmph) Temperature (oC) Relative Humidity (%) Rain Fall * (mm)

Cloud Cover**

(Octas of sky)

Mean Max. % of

calm Mean

(Dry Bulb) Highest Lowest Mean Highe

st Lowest Total 24-hours

Highest No. of rainy days

Mean

March,11 3 14 1.9 - 31.1 8.6 - - - 11 4 2 - April,11 3.4 15 1.0 - 39.7 10.8 - - - 21 12 2 - May,11 4.2 20 0.84 - 42.2 20.8 - - - 25 19 1 -

* 24-hours rainfall should be reported from 08:30 hrs. IST of previous day to 08:30 hrs. IST of the day. * Rainy day is considered when 24 hrs. rainfall is ≥ 2.5 mm. ** Visual observations of cloud cover should be recorded four times a day at regular intervals.

(iii) Indicate name and distance of the nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological data have been obtained for reporting in the EIA report, if any. Ludhiana 35 km SE Direction

(b) Ambient air quality data* (RPM, SPM, SO2, and NOx) [*Monitoring should be carried out covering one full season except monsoon – same season as in 21 (a) (i)] [*Frequency of sampling: Sampling to be done twice a week for the entire season 24 hourly for SPM & RPM. For gaseous pollutants

24- hourly data be given irrespective of the sampling period. ]

(i) Season and period for which monitoring has been carried out. Pre Monsoon (March-May, 2011)

(ii) No. of samples collected at each monitoring station: 24

Q-10

Name of monitoring equipment

used

PM2.5 (µg/m3) PM10 (µg/m3) SO2 (µg/m3) Nox (µg/m3) Pb**

Envirotech FPS – APM 5.50

RDS 460 BL APM 411 attachment with RDS 460 BL

APM 411 attachment with RDS 460 BL

-

Equipment sensitivity

< 0.5 µg/m3 from 0.000 mg to 0.100

mg/ m3

< 0.5 µg/m3 from 0.000 mg to 0.100 mg/ m3

< 0.5 µg/m3 from 0.000 mg to 0.100

mg/ m3

< 0.5 µg/m3 from 0.000 mg to 0.100

mg/ m3

-

Permissible AAQ standard (CPCB) R

I

S

60 µg/m3 100 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 -

60 µg/m3 100 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 -

60 µg/m3 100 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 80 µg/m3 -

Monitoring Location

No. of Sample

s Drawn

Category*

(R, I, S)

Min. Max. 98% tile

Min. Max. 98% tile

Min. Max. 98% tile

Min. Max. 98% tile

Min.

Max.

98% tile

Core zone

CA1 24 I 30.7 39.0 38.4 73.7 89.3 88.0 6.9 14.8 13.9 13.7 24.7 23.9 - - -

Buffer zone BA1

24 R - - - 75.5 94.6 93.7 6.9 13.4 12.6 14.0 25.4 24.8 - - -

BA2 24 R - - - 77.5 99.4 98.6 8.8 15.2 14.8 14.6 29.4 28.5 - - -

BA3 24 R - - - 76.8 94.0 93.7 8.4 14.2 13.5 15.2 28.5 27.6 - - -

BA4 24 R - - - 78.0 100.0 99.7 9.2 15.0 14.3 15.0 30.2 29.5 - - -

*R = Residential; I = Industrial; S = Sensitive **Pb for mineral specific sites only. # Annex a location map indicating location of AAQ stations, their direction and distance with respect to project site. (AAQ station location map is attached in Section III)

Q-11

22. Stack and emission details, if any* Not Applicable

S. No.

Process / unit of operation (e.g. DG Set, Boiler)

Height of stack (m)

Internal top dia. (m)

Flue gas exit velocity (m/sec)

Emission rate (kg/hr) Heat emission rate from top of stack (K.cal/hr)

Exhaust / Flue gas

SPM SO2 NO2 CO Temp

OC Density Specific

Heat Volumetric flow rate (m3/hr.)

23. Details of fugitive emissions during mining operations*

Not Applicable

24. Air Quality Impact Prediction (AQIP)* Not Applicable

(a) Details of model(s) used for AQIP including grid size, terrain features, and input meteorological data

(b) Maximum incremental GLC values of pollutants based on prediction exercise

(in µg/m3) S. No. Pollutants

Incremental Value Ambient Air Quality Resultant Air Quality

1. SPM

2**. SO2

3**. NOX

[* Question Number 22, 23 & 24 need not be filled-in for mines having ML area of 25 ha. or less.] [**Information on item no. 2 & 3 to be provided in cases with captive power generation of 500 KVA and above]

Q-12

25. Water requirement (m3/day) Purpose Avg. Demand Peak Demand A. Mine site 1. Mine operation - -

2. Land reclamation - -

3. Dust suppression 0.7 0.7

4. Drinking 1.00 1.00

5. Green Belt - -

6. Beneficiation - -

7. Washeries - -

8. Fire Service - -

9. Others (specify) - -

B. Township

1. Green Belt - -

2. Domestic - -

C. Other (specify) - -

Total 1.7 1.7

26. Source of water supply*

S. No. Source m3/day

1 River (name) -

2 Ground water 1.7 KLD from nearby village

3 Mine water (sump / pit) -

4 Other surface water bodies (specify) -

[*Annex a copy of sanction letter / permission from the concerned authority (Central Ground Water Authority in case of ground water abstraction is from notified area / State Ground Water Board in case of non-notified area / State Irrigation Department for surface water pumping) for drawing water.]

Q-13

27 Lean season flow in case of pumping from river / nalla (cumecs)

Not applicable

28 Ground water potential of the study area 28.1 Ground water availability

a Range of water table (m bgl) - i Pre-monsoon (April/May) -

Core Zone 8-9 Buffer zone 8-15 ii Post-monsoon (November) - Core Zone 5-7 Buffer zone 5-10 b Total annual replenishable recharge (million m3/

year) -

c By ground water table fluctuation method - d By rainfall infiltration factor method - e Annual draft excluding estimated draft through

mine discharge (million m3/ year) -

f Estimated draft through mine discharge (million m3/ year)

-

g Net annual ground water availability (million m3/ year)

-

h Stage of ground water development (%) -

28.2. Water demand - Competing users of the water source

S. No.

Usage Present

Consumption (m3/day)

Additional proposed as per local plan

(m3/day)

Total (m3/day)

Surface Ground Surface Ground Surface Ground 1 Drinking - 1.0 - 1.0 2 Irrigation - - - - 3 Industry - - - -

4 Mining - - - -

5 Others (Dust suppression)

- 0.7 - 0.7

Total - 1.7 - 1.7

29. Water quality*

(a) Annex physico -chemical analysis of water at intake point **

Details are given in Section III

(b) In case of existing mine, annex report on quality of water discharge

i.e. complete physico - chemical analysis** [*For non-discharging mines at least four ground water samples to be taken preferably from downstream direction of the mine in pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods and analysed. For discharging mines six samples are to be analysed]

Q-14

**All parameters as per BIS 10500. Indicate name of Methodology, Equipment used for analysis, and Detection Level (DL) for each parameter.

*** Wherever any analytical parameter is below detection level, “BDL” (Below Detection Level) should be written instead of ‘NIL’.

30. Impact on ground water regime / stream / lake / springs due to mine dewatering *

a Radius of influence (in m) [To be estimated based on analysis of pumping test data and application of empirical formula]

-

b Whether saline water ingress will take place? (applicable to coastal areas)

-

c Impact on stream / lake / springs - [* Provide a comprehensive hydro-geological assessment report if the average mine dewatering is more than 100 m3/day and or going below water table in non-monsoon period. The report should be based on preferably latest one year pre-monsoon and post-monsoon baseline data covering information on ground water situation, aquifer characteristics, water level conditions (April – May and November), estimate of ground water resources, predicted impact of the project on ground water regime and detailed remedial / conservation measures such as artificial recharge of ground water etc. The report should be based on actual field inventory out of existing wells, at least 30 observation wells in the buffer zone with supplementary information from secondary sources (mention name). For estimation** of ground water resource (refer question no. 28 above) be designated study area of the buffer zone may be sub-divided into command and non-command areas, watershed-wise (in case of hard rock / consolidated formations) / block-wise / mandal-wise in case of alluvial / unconsolidated formations)]

[**For estimating ground water resources in the area follow the Ground Water

Estimation Committee recommendations of 1997]

31. Waste Water Management Not Applicable a Daily average discharge (m3/day) from

different sources

i Mine water discharge during Lean period Monsoon period ii Workshop iii Domestic (mine site) iv Beneficiation / Washeries v Coal Handling Plant vi Tailings pond vii Others (Specify) Total b Waste water treatment plant; flow sheet for

treatment process attached.

c Quantity of water recycled / reused / to be recycled in

i Percentage ii m3 /day d Point of final discharge

Q-15

Final Point Quantity discharged (in m3/day)

1 Surface i Agricultural land ii Waste land iii Forest land iv Green belt 2 River / nallah 3 Lake 4 Sea 5 Others (specify) Total e Users of discharge water Yes No i Human ii Livestock iii Irrigation iv Industry v Others (specify) F Details of the river / nalla, if final effluent is /

will be discharged (cumecs)

i Average flow rate ii Lean season flow rate iii Aquatic life iv Analysis of river water 100 meters upstream

and 100 meters downstream of discharge point submitted.

g Township a Waste water generation from township

(m3/day)

b Are you planning to provide sewage treatment plant?

c Usage of treated water 32. Attach water balance statement in the form of a flow diagram

indicating source (s), consumption (Section-wise) and output.

Purpose Demand(KLD) Drinking 1.00 Dust suppression 0.7

Total 1.7

33 Ambient noise level leq dB(A)

Details given in Section III

34 Solid Waste Not Applicable a Top soil and Solid waste quantity and quality

Name (Lump/fines/slurry/

Sludge/others)

Composition Quantity (m3/month)

Method of disposal

Mining activity*

a. Top Soil b. Over burden c. Others (specify)

Q-16

Effluent Treatment Plant (sludge)

Total [* Annex layout plan indicating the dump sites.]

b (i) Does waste (s) contain any hazardous/toxic substance/radioactive materials or heavy metals?

(ii) If yes, whether details and precautionary measures provided?

c Recovery and recycling possibilities. d Possible user(s) of the solid waste.

e (i) Is the solid waste suitable for backfilling? (ii) If yes, when do you propose to start

backfilling?

Solid waste (s)

Already accumulated

(A)

To be generated

(B)

% of A & B to be backfilled

A B Over burden

Others (specify)

Land reclamation Plan Not Applicable f In case waste is to be dumped on the

ground, indicate

i Associated environmental problems ii Number & type of waste dumps No. of external dumps Max. projected height of dumps (in m) No. of terraces and height of each stage Overall slope of the dump (degree) Proposed reclamation measures

iii Section of the waste dump in relation to the adjacent ground profile attached

35 Fuel / Energy requirements* [*To be furnished for mines having ML area mothan 25 ha. or captive power generation of 500KVA and above]

Not Applicable

a Total power requirement (in MW) S. No. Mine Site Township Others (specify) Total

1 Present 2 Proposed

/ additional

Total b Source of power (in MW)

S. No. SEB/Grid* Captive power plant DG Sets 1 Present 2 Proposed /

additional

Total

Q-17

[* Annex a copy of the sanction letter from the concerned authority] c Details of fuels

S.No. Fuel Daily Consumption (TPD)

Calorific value

(Kcals/kg)

% Ash % Sulphur

Existing Proposed 1 HSD 2 LSHS 3 Other

(specify)

36 Storage of inflammable / explosive materia Not Applicable S.

No. Name Number of

Storages Consumption

(in TPD) Maximum Quantity at

any point of time 1 Fuels

2 Explosives

37 Human Settlement Core Zone Buffer Zone

Population*

-

Details given in Chapter VI

No. of villages

-

Number of households village-wise

-

[* As per 2001 census record or actual survey] 38. Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) Plan*

[*Provide a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, if more than 1000 people are likely to be displaced, other-wise a summary plan]

Not Applicable

a Villages falling within the study area Villages Number Name Core zone 500 m from the blasting site (s)

Buffer zone Township site

b Details of village(s) in the core zone S.

No. Village name

Population* Average Annual

Income Tribal Others 1

[*As per 2001 census / actual survey] c Population to be displaced and / or Land

Oustees

Name of village(s) falling within Number of oustees

Q-18

Land (only)

Homestead (only)

Land and Homestead (both)

Mining Lease 1.

Township Site 1.

d Whether R&R package has been finalised? If yes, salient features of R&R plan for oustees.

Not Applicable

i Site details where the people are proposed to be resettled & facilities existing / to be created.

ii Funds earmarked for compensation package iii Agency /Authority responsible for their

resettlement.

iv Time of commencement of resettlement of Project Affected People (PAP).

v Period by which resettlement of PAP will be over.

39 Lease -wise plantation details Not Applicable a Lease area (in ha.) Existing Proposed i. Area broken up - - ii. To be broken up - - iii. Area not to be broken-up - - b Township area (in ha.) - c Area afforested and proposed (in ha.) -

Peripheral Dumps Roads Township Others i Existing ii Proposed

d No. and type of trees planted and proposed i Existing When plantation was started? Month / Year

No.of plant species planted Number saplings (per ha.)

- - Survival rate % Avg. height

ii Proposed No. of plant species to be planted Number of saplings (per

ha.) - -

40 Environmental health and safety a What major health and safety hazards are

anticipated? None

What provisions have been made/proposed to be made to conform to health and safety requirements?

As per Mines Act/ Rules

b In case of an existing mine i Comprehensive report on health status

of the workers as under the Mines Act annexed

As per Mines Act/ Rules

Q-19

ii Mineralogical composition of RPM (dust) • Free silica Not applicable • Chromium* (Total as well as

Hexavalent) Not applicable

• Lead** [* Only for Chromite mines] [**Only for Base Metal mines]

Not applicable

Information on radiation protection measures, if applicable

Not applicable

41. Environmental Management Plan Salient features of environmental protection measures

S. No.

Environmental issues* Already practiced, if applicable

Proposed

1 Air pollution

- � Regular water sprinkling � Plantation activities along the roads to reduce the impact of dust in the nearby villages

2 Water pollution - � Mining will be done not beyond the ground water depth, to avoid Ground water pollution.

3. Water conservation

- Not Applicable

4. Noise pollution - � Well maintained vehicles will be used for transportation in order to reduce noise during movement of vehicles � Proper maintenance of machines will be done to reduce the noise levels.

5. Solid waste / Tailings - Not Applicable

6. Land degradation - Not Applicable

7. Erosion & Sediment - Not Applicable

8. Top soil - Not Applicable

9. Ground vibration - Not Applicable

10. Wildlife conservation - Not Applicable

11. Forest protection - Not Applicable

12. Others (specify)

- Not Applicable

[* As applicable]

Q-20

42 Compliance with environmental safeguards (For existing units)

Yes No

Status of the compliance of conditions of Environmental clearance issued by MoEF, if any, enclosed.

- √

Status of the compliance of ‘Consent to Operate’ issued by SPCB, if any, enclosed.

- √

Latest 'environmental statement' enclosed. - √

43 Scoping of EIA Whether environmental impact assessment

of the project has been carried out by following scoping process?

Yes

If yes, a copy of scoping of EIA annexed. Details given in Section I 44 Mine closure a Have you planned mine closure? No b Submitted a conceptual mine closure plan. No c If yes, indicate estimated amount for

implementing the same (in Rs. lakhs) No

45 Capital cost of the project (in Rs.) (Based on latest estimate)

Rs. 1.5 lacs

46. Cost of environmental protection measures

(in Rs. Lakh) S.

No. Capital cost Annual recurring cost

Existing Proposed Existing Proposed

1 Pollution Control (Separately provide break-up)

- - - 0.6

2 Pollution Monitoring (Separately provide break-up)

- - - 3.4

3 Occupational Health - - - 0.12

4 Green Belt • Mine • Township

- - - 0.5

5 Reclamation / Rehabilitation of mined out area

- - - -

6 Others (Man power cost for environmental cell)

- - - 0.5

Total -

-

-

5.12

Q-21

47 Amount earmarked for socio-economic welfare measures for the nearby villages other

than R&R plans.

48 Public Hearing a Date of Advertisement 07/07/2014 b Newspapers in which the advertisement appeared Daily Post, Hindustan times

& Daily Ajit c Date of public hearing (DD/MM/YYYY) 06/08/2014 d Public Hearing Panel chaired by & members

present S. Pritam Singh, PCS, Additional District Magistrate, Jalandhar Er. Manohar Lal Chauhan, Environmental Engineer, PPCB, Regional Office, Jalandhar Er. Sandeep Kaur, Asstt. Environmental Engineer, PPCB, Regional Office, Jalandhar Sh. Surjit Singh GM cum Mining Officer, Jalandhar

e No. of people attended the public hearing meeting and number of people from the lease area.

Around 100

f Summary/details of public hearing in tabular form. 49 Whether the following approvals* (wherever

applicable) have been obtained? YES NO

a Site clearance from MoEF - √

b Consent for Establishment’ from the State Pollution Control Board

- √

c NOC from Atomic Mineral Division - √

d Mining plan approval from IBM / Ministry of Coal - √

e In case of existing mines, mining scheme approval from IBM

- √

f Forestry clearance under FCA, 1980 - √

g NOC from Chief Controller of Explosives - √

h Commitment regarding availability / pumping of water from the concerned Authorities

- √

i In case of ML area falling in notified areas of the Central Ground Water Authority, NOC from them.

- √

[* Annex copies of approvals and number them]

50 Was / is there any court case relating to the project or related activities? If so, provide details present status.

NO

Q-22

Verification: The data and information given in this proforma are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date: Signature of the applicant* with full name & address Place: [* Owner or his authorized signatory]

Given under the seal of organisation on behalf of whom the applicant is signing

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