Final
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT /
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
(AS PER EIA NOTIFICATION 2006)
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STATE LEVEL EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST & CLIMATE CHANGE
GOVT. OF GUJARAT
OF
PATANA DOLOMITE (WHITE CHALK) MINE
Village-Patana, Tahsil- Vallabhipur, District-Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Area: 40 Ha; Production Capacity: 38,250 Metric Tonnes/Year
PROJECT PROPONENT
ARO CHEM INDUSTRIES
EIA Consultant
SRUSHTI SEWA
NABET Accredited EIA Consultant
No.: NABET/EIA/127/SA02/0613 Dated 26.06.2013
February 2016
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CHAPTER
NO.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
PARTICULARS
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COMPLIANCE of TERMS OF REFERENCE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Profile of project proponent
1.2 Genesis and Objective of Project
1.3 Brief description of nature, size, location of the project and its
importance to the country, region
1.4 Status of Regulatory Clearances
1.5 Scope of the Study – Details of Scoping
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Type of the project
2.2 Need for the project
2.3 Physiography & Geology
2.4 Reserves
2.5 Methodology of Mining
DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Background
3.2 Mining Project
3.3 Present Environmental Scenario
3.4 Environmental Impact Assessment
3.5 Baseline Environment Quality Data
3.6 Methodology
3.7 Land Environment
3.8 Air Environment
3.9 Baseline Ambient Air Quality Status
3.10 Noise Environment
3.11 Water Environment
3.12 Soil Environment
3.13 Socio Economic Survey
3.14 Flora & Fauna Studies
IMPACT ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1 Impact Due To Project Location, Design, Construction &
Operation
4.2 Air Environment: Anticipated Impacts
4.3 Noise Environment: Anticipated Impacts
4.4 Water Environment: Anticipated Impacts
4.5 Biological Environment: Anticipated Impacts
4.6 Impacts Assessment on Social Environment:
4.7 Socio-Economic Environment: Proposed Mitigative Measures
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE SITE AND TECHNOLOGY
5.1 Site alternatives under consideration
5.2 Analysis of alternative technology & method
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
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6.1 General
6.2 Environmental Protection Cell
6.3 Implementation S chedule
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10.
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6.4 Conclusion
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
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7.1 Hazard And Risk Assessment
7.2 Impact On Socio Economics And R&R Action Plans
7.3 Overview
PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 Peripheral Area Development
8.2 Steps to be taken to improve socio-economic conditions
8.3 Infrastructure For Environmental Protection
ENVIRONMENTAL COST
9.1 Budgetary Cost Estimates
11.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.0 Introduction
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
12.
11.1 Justification for Implementation of the Project
11.2 Summary of Anticipated Environmental Impacts and
Mitigation
11.3 Conclusion
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
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ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE
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TITLE
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108
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Grant of Mining lease-Govt. Of Gujarat
Approval of Scheme of Mining – Commissionerate of Geology and
Mining, Gujarat
Term of Reference-MoEF
4
Photograph of Shiv Temple Existed in the ML area
114
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Notarized undertaking : No Drilling & Blasting in ML area
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Photograph of Existing Plantation in the ML area
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Certificate of Accreditation issued by NABET, QCI
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Approved Scheme of Mining including progressive mine closure
plan from IBM.
Proceedings of Public Hearing
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Table No.
1.1
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7a to 3.7g
Particulars
Total geological reserves
Summary of geological reserves
Mining details
Year wise development –dolomite
Year wise excavation –dolomite
Year wise production –dolomite
Yearwise generation of waste
Year wise generation of waste, formation of voids and backfilled area
Stage wise land use pattern
Water requirement
Details of the study area within 10 km radius
Land use pattern in study area
Accuracy of meteorological equipment
Description of ambient air monitoring stations
Ambient air pollutants and their standard measurement procedures
Techniques & instruments used for monitoring of ambient air quality
AAQ observations
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3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
Particulars
Summarized report of ambient air quality
National ambient air quality standards
Details of sampling stations of noise level measurement
Measured noise levels at monitored stations
National ambient noise level standards
Descriptive listing of ground water and surface water sampling
stations
Analysis report of ground water and surface water samples
Details of soil sampling locations
Analytical techniques for soil analysis
Standard soil classification
Summary of physico-chemical characteristics of soil samples
Village wise demographic data within study area
Village wise vocational data within study area
List of the flora in study area
List of the fauna in study area
Predicted ground level concentration for particulate matter (pm10) –
values in (µg/m3)
Afforestation programme
Budget for social developmental activities
Monitoring schedule for environmental parameters
Budgetary Provision for Environmental Protection
Environmental Management Plan
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3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
3.20
3.21
3.22
4.1
4.2
4.3
6.1
9.1
10.1
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FIGURES
Figure No.
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1.2
1.3
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Particulars
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Key Plan
Khasra Map
Location of the Project
Mining Lease Boundary on Google Image With Apex Coordinates
Surface Geological Plan and Section
Five Years Development & Production Plan & Section
Conceptual Plan & Section
Mine Closer Plan
Google Image of study area (10 km)
Satellite imagery of study area (10 km)
Land use /land cover interpretation from Satellite Image
Wind Rose Diagram For Period During AAQ Monitoring
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Figure No.
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
4.1
Particulars
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Locations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Figure Showing Locations of Noise Level Monitoring
Figure Showing Locations of Surface & Ground Water Sampling
Figure Showing Locations of Soil Sampling Sites
Predicted ground level concentration isopleths for PM10
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6.
COMPLIANCE of TERMS OF REFERENCE
Ref: Minutes of the 217th SEAC meeting held on 03rd December 2014
Terms of Reference
Compliance
Project site specific details such as distance of the project site from the
nearest (1) Village (2) Water Body : River / Creek / Nallah / Lake / Pond
/ Reservoir / Canal (3) National Highway (4) State Highway (5) Railway
line (6) Heritage site (7) National Park / Wild Life Sanctuary / Reserve
Forest / Protected Forest shall be included in the rapid EIA report to be
prepared covering one season (other than monsoon) data. A map
indicating the aerial distance of the lease area from these entities.
Photograph of the temple that already exists in the lease area. Details on
its visitors and it's importance from religious angle. Details on provision
to protect approach to the temple and also to leave margin area around
the temple as per the prevailing rules and regulations.
Copies of all requisite permissions including permissions from District
Collector, Commissioner of Geology & Mining, Indian Bureau of Mines,
GPCB etc. to be incorporated.
One season data covering post
monsoon period (December 2014
to January 2015) is given in
Chapter 3.
A map indicating the aerial
distance of the lease area from
these entities is provided in
Chapter 1.
Figure-1.1
Photograph of the temple are
attached as Annexure 4.
Reference at Para
2.3.1 at Page 21
Annexure 4;Pg:114
All requisite permissions are
attached at the end of report as
Annexure.
GPCB permission will be obtained
after the grant of EC.
Annexure -1 ;Pg:105
Annexure-2 ;Pg:108
Land use plan of the mine lease
area of pre-operational,
operational and post operational
phases is given in Chapter 2.
Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural area, The details of land use of the study
waste land, grazing land, human settlements, water bodies etc. based on area based on satellite imagery are
provided in Chapter 3.
satellite imagery.
Land use plan of the mine lease area should be prepared to encompass
pre-operational, operational and post operational phases.
Approved mining plan including progressive mine closure plan shall be
provided with EIA report. Letter of approval of IBM shall also be
incorporated.
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Approved scheme of
mining including
progressive mine closure
plan is provided with EIA
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Para-2.5.9 ;Pg:31
Table -2.7
Para-3.7.2 ;Pg:36
Figure – 3.2 & 3.3
Table-3.2
Approved scheme of
mining including
progressive mine
closure plan
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report.
Letter of approval of
scheme of mining from
IBM is incorporated as
Annexure 2.
The
details
have been provided in
Details of peripheral drains to arrest the inflow of surface runoff in the
Chapter
4.
quarry area and garland drains for arresting run off from the
overburden / reject dumps. Specific measures to ensure that
contaminated runoff from mine terrain will not lead to the rivers /
natural drains / adjoining farms, in any case.
Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the The details of AAQ modeling is
project on the air quality of the area. It should also take in to account the given in Chapter 4.
impact of movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral. The  Model used –AEROMOD
details of the model used and the input parameters used for modeling  Contours – Provided
 Input data – Provided
should be provided. The air quality contours may be shown on the
 No sensitive receptors
location map clearly indicating the location of site, location of sensitive
envisaged.
receptors, if any, and habitation.
Notarized undertaking on 100 Rs. stamp paper stating that no drilling Pl. Refer Chapter 2;
The notarized undertaking is
and blasting activities shall be carried out in the project.
attached as Annexure 5.
Significance of dust fall and details of mitigation measures for SPM Details of mitigation measures for
SPM control at mine site are
control at mine site.
provided in Chapter 4.
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Paragraph & Page No.
Reference Annexure 8
;Pg:119
Approval Letter:
Reference Annexure 2
;Pg:108
Para: 4.4; Pg:84
Para: 4.2; Pg: 79
Table -4.1
Figure -4.1
Para: 2.5.2; Pg: 25
Annexure 5 ;Pg: 115
Para: 4.2; Pg: 79
Impact due to fugitive emissions including that because of Impact due to fugitive emissions Para: 4.2; Pg: 79 to 83
of
transportation
transportation activities and the mitigation measures there of need to be because
activities
&
mitigation
measures
elaborated.
are provided in Chapter 4.
Impact on local transport infrastructure due to the project. Projected The details are given in Chapter 4. Para: 4.2; Pg: 79-80
increase in truck traffic as a result of the project in the present road
network and whether it is capable of handling the increased load.
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14.
Terms of Reference
Compliance
Arrangement for improving the infrastructure like road etc. if any should
be covered.
Dust suppression measures & control measures at worker level & The details are given in Chapter 4.
proposed PPE to workers.
Detailed overburden and mine rejects management plan
 The details of overburden
and mine rejects are
provided in Chapter 2.
16.
17.
18.
Para: 4.2; Pg: 79
Para: 4.7; Pg: 90
Para: 2.5.6; Pg: 27
Table:2.5 & 2.6
The overburden disposal
and the management plan
is given at Figure 2.4 as
Conceptual Plan and
Section in Chapter- 2.
Detailed write up and drawing of mine closure plan. Water reservoirs to The details about mine closure
be constructed after closure of mine should be in proper shape and plan are elaborated in Chapter 2
and mine closure plan is given at
having proper fencing.
Figure 2.5 .
The details of water reservoir are
provided in Chapter 2.
Details on back filling system of the exhausted mine. Details on The Details on back filling is given
in Chapter 2.
compaction of back filling layer.
Figure:2.4
The reclamation plan, post mine land use and progressive green belt The reclamation plan is given at
development plan along with year wise financial outlay shall be Figure 2.4 in Conceptual Plan and
Section in Chapter 2.
included.
The details of afforestation
programme are given in Chapter4.
The water requirement for the project along with the source and The water requirement of the
availability as well as necessary permissions from the competent project is given in Chapter 2.
authority for drawl of groundwater, if any.
Figure:2.4
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Figure: 2.5
Para: 2.5.7.1; Pg: 30
Table:2.7
Para: 4.5; Pg: 87
Table: 4.2
Para: 2.5.10; Pg: 31
Table: 2.9
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26.
Terms of Reference
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Details of the water conservation measures proposed to be adopted in Details of the water conservation
measures are mentioned in
the project should be highlighted.
Chapter 4.
Information on site elevation, working depth, ground water table should The details are provided in
be provided. Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be shown Chapter -2 and Chapter- 4.
whether working will intersect ground water. In case of intersection of  Site elevation – 7.5 to 11.6m
ground water with working level, a detailed hydro geological study  Ground water table 18 to 20m
bgl
should be undertaken and report should be furnished.
 Mine working is limited to
2.0m depth it will not
intersect water table
 Check list of flora and
Check list of flora and fauna in the study area and impacts of the project
fauna in the study area is
on the same along with mitigation measures.
given in Chapter 3.
 Impacts of project with
mitigative measures are
given in Chapter 4.
Occupational health impact of the project especially during manual Occupational health impacts are
operations in the work area and the mitigation measures proposed provided in Chapter 4.
along with the commitment of the project proponent for implementation
of the mitigation measures.
Details of preventive measures to be taken for non occurrence of any Safety training refer Chapter 7
fatal or non fatal accidents.
Pl.refer Chapter 4
Plan for periodic medical examination of the mine workers.
Details of the basic amenities, infrastructure facilities, PPEs etc. to be Agreed and the same are given at
Chapter 4
provided to the mine workers.
 The details of mitigation
Detailed Mitigation Plan and the Environmental Management Plan with
and the EMP are given in
respect to all likely impacts of the project activities. Total capital cost
Chapter 4 &10.
and recurring cost/annum earmarked for environment pollution control
 Environment Pollution
measures.
Control
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Para: 4.4; Pg: 85-86
Para: 4.4; Pg: 84-85
Table: 2.2
 Para: 3.14;Pg: 74
 Para: 4.5; Pg: 87
Para: 4.7; Pg: 90
Para: 7.1; Pg: 95
Para: 4.7; Pg:90
Para: 4.7; Pg:90
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Para: 10.1; Pg: 99
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Para: 9.1; Pg: 98
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Capital cost- 1.00 Lakh
Recurring cost -0.25 Lakhs
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28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
An action plan showing list of the activities along with the fund The details of socio-economic
allocation shall be submitted based on the socio-economic profile of the environment with action plan &
fund allocation is given in Chapter
surrounding villages and need base field assessment.
4.
 Details regarding existing
Details regarding existing green belt development activity carried out
green belt development
during past years. The project proponent to submit the photographs of
activity are given in
existing plantation in and around the lease area.
Chapter 4.
 The photographs of
existing plantation are
attached as Annexure 6.
Details regarding existing
Detailed future greenbelt development plan including type of species,
green belt development
number of trees, budgetary allocation, etc.
activity are given in
Chapter 4.
 Details regarding existing
Details of fencing, tree plantation done in the existing mined area.
green belt development
activity are given in
Chapter 4.
 The photographs of
existing plantation are
attached as Annexure 6.
questionnaire
for
The questionnaire for environmental appraisal of mining projects as The
environmental
appraisal
shall
be
devised earlier by the Ministry of the Environment, Forest and Climate
submitted
at
the
time
of
Change should be filled in and submitted.
submission of final EIA/EMP.
Any litigation pending against the project and / or any direction / order Pl. refer Chapter 1.
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Para: 4.7; Pg: 90
Table: 4.3
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Para: 4.5; Pg: 87
Table: 4.3

Annexure 6;
Pg:117
Para: 4.5; Pg: 87
Table: 4.2

Para: 4.5; Pg: 87
Table: 4.3

Annexure 6;
Pg:117
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Para: 1.4.1; Pg: 19
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34.
35.
36.
37.
Terms of Reference
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passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof.
A tabular chart for the issues raised and addressed during public This EIA report is being submitted
for Public Hearing.
hearing/consultation should be provided.
(a) Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy
approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA
report.
(b). Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating
process / procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation /
violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions ? If so, it may
be detailed in the EIA.
What is the hierarchical system or administrative order of the company
to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with
the EC conditions. Details of this system may be given.
Does the company have a system of reporting of non compliances /
violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the
company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This
reporting mechanism should be detailed in the EIA Report.
Certificate of accreditation issued by the NABET, QCI to the
environmental consultant should be incorporated in the EIA Report.
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The company does not have
specific environment policy.
However all statutory compliances
as recommended by competent
agencies shall be implemented.
Mines Manger empowered to
supervise & implement the
environmental related issues.
Not at present but it is proposed to
keep record of all the observation
by competent agencies submission
of compliance within stipulated
time. Records will be kept
available for inspection at any
given time.
Certificate of accreditation issued
by the NABET, QCI to the
environmental consultant is
enclosed as Annexure 7.
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Issues raised &
addressed during Public
Hearing/ consultation
will be incorporated in
final EIA/EMP.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction:
M/s. Aro Chem Industries is a proprietorship firm involved in mining of
Dolomite. In order to cater the need for Dolomite (White Chalk) M/s. Aro Chem Industries is
operating for the mining at Khasra No. 295/P at village Patana, Tahsil Vallabhipur, Bhavnagar
District, Gujarat. The Patana Dolomite (White Chalk) mine (40.00 hectares) is developed by
manual opencast mining method for the production of Dolomite (White Chalk)@ 38250 Metric
Tonnes/Year. This is a working mine and lessee is mining Dolomite (White Chalk) mineral since
1977.The Dolomite (White Chalk) mined out from this mine is used as filler in various industries
like fertilizer etc.
In order to obtain Environmental Clearance an application for EC was submitted to State Level
Appraisal Committee (SEAC). Accordingly, the project was appraised by SEAC during its 217th
meeting held during 03rd December 2014. During this appraisal, Terms of Reference (TOR) for
undertaking EIA study has been prescribed by SEAC, Gujarat.
As per the provisions of EIA, Notification 2006, the draft EIA/EMP has been prepared and
submitted for conduction of Public Hearing. This Executive Summary is derived from draft
EIA/EMP which is based on TOR prescribed by SEAC.
Location Details: Location of Patana
Dolomite (White Chalk) Mine is given in
this figure. The mining lease area is spread
over 40.0 hectares area and is covered in
the Survey of India toposheet No. 41 N/16
on a scale of 1:50,000. It is bounded by the
Latitude 22004’04.54” N to Longitude
710 54’30.14” E .
Accessibility - The area is situated at a distance of about 20 kms from Vallabhipur and
approachable by Panvi-Vallabhipur road which is all weathered and tar surfaced. Distance from
Panvi to Vallabhipur is about 20 kms. Total distance from Bhavnagar to the area is 44 kms. The
approach road to the area and the mines are in very good condition.
Existing Land use- The entire mining lease area 40.00 Ha is a Government waste land. Since,
the mining operation was being done from long period it is under different mining uses.
Geological formations & Ore Reserves: The regional geology of the area is represented by
Attapulgite clay & Deccan Trap. The Attapulgite clay is noticed at Panvi, Lunadharna, Patana,
Kerine village of Vallabhipur taluka. Attapulgite is also known as Palygoracite a distinct clay
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mineral with a unique fibrous chain type structure. The Deccan Trap area observed below the
Dolomite (White Chalk)(White Chalk)limestone at Sumudhal, Kerin, saojdi village of Bhavnagar
district. The color of trap is black to gray with secondary minerals like zeolite, calcoite, etc. are
also noticed as cavity filling. On the basis of generalized geological sequence the area was
studied in details and it was observed that White Chalk (Attapulgite clay) is present in the area.
The mineable reserves of Dolomite (White Chalk) are estimated to be 769710 Metric Tonnes. It
is proposed to produce 38,250 Metric Tonnes /annum of Dolomite (White Chalk) from this
mine. Considering the mineable reserves as 769710 Metric Tonnes, the anticipated life of the
mine will be about 20 years.
Mining Method: The mining is carried out by manual opencast method. The nature of deposit
Dolomite (White Chalk) horizon is present below thin cover of soil. Soil
present as an
overburden having thickness 0.60m. The Dolomite (White Chalk) zone having thickness of 1.50
m. Mining work has been done in the lease area by manual open cast mining method by forming
two benches, one for soil and another for Dolomite (White Chalk) mineral, by engaging manual
workers. Soil is removed first and then Dolomite (White Chalk) is excavated.
Dolomite is compact and soft in nature and thus no drilling and blasting is required.
Waste Generation and Management: During mining process, there will not be any generation
of OB, only soil will be generated which occurs as a capping over Dolomite. The overburden in
mining area is negligible or almost absent. The soil will be removed during excavation is given in
the following Table.
Year wise Top Soil Generation
Year
I
II
III
IV
V
Total
Soil
volume
in m3
Waste
volume of
waste in
m3
(b)
2970
3048
3060
3000
2910
14980
(a)
5940
6096
6120
6000
5820
29976
Total in situ
volume
of
waste in m3
(c)
8910
9144
9180
9000
8730
44964
Selection of dumping site :
As per the mining scheme, it is proposed that the, waste and soil generated during scheme period
will be backfilled in pit No. 1. The volume of available void is much more than the material
available for backfilling. The problem for disposal of OB will not be there. The waste generated in
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next five years will be refilled into the matured voids. First of all waste will be backfilled in to the
voids and soil will be spread on backfilled area.
Backfilling of overburden and waste will be done side by side at the time of generation itself
hence question of its height and spread does not arise. As volume of voids is much more than
material available for backfilling. Backfilled of the entire mined out land upto original ground
level will not be possible. Therefore part of the entire mined out area will be backfilled upto
original ground level and part of the mined out area will be used as water reservoir.
Rehabilitated area after stabilization will be biologically reclaimed.
Drainage: There is no river or nala within the lease area. The rainy water follows the natural
slope of the area. In general the area is having slope in eastern direction. Ootawali river is
flowing 2.5 km away from the lease area in East direction. Ootawali river joins Patoli river at
28.0 km in East. The rainwater falling on the mining lease area is accumulated at some portion
of the pit. This water is collected in a sump for its utilization for different purposes.
Ground water: The excavations are not going to touch the ground water table as it observed to
be 18-20m below ground. Mining operations are proposed to the depth of 2 m from the ground.
Thus there will not be any interference/contamination of the ground water because of this
mining project. The water requirement for this mine is met from nearest Panvi village.
Arrangement for Dewatering: It is proposed to create a water sump of 3000 m3 (100 x 10 x3
m) capacity at the pit bottom within lease. Additional accumulation of rain water, if any will be
allowed to remain in this sump until pumped out for its utilization to dust suppression and
plantation.
Water requirement: The water requirement of the project is estimated to be 10.0 KLD. Out of
which 6.0 KLD of the water is required for dust suppression and plantation. 4.0 KLD is required
for drinking purposes. The drinking water requirement is met from Panvi village with prior
consent.
Employment Potential: Around 83 workers will be required for this mine. Besides direct
employment, there will be secondary employment generation expected due to this mining
activity. Wherever possible based on the educational qualification and capacity to undertake
the available job, local people will be given preference in the employment.
BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:
The total project area of the Patana Dolomite (White Chalk) Mine is considered as Core Zone
while the 10 Km surrounding area of core zone is considered as Buffer Zone. Baseline
environmental data was collected for all the components of environment like meteorology, air,
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water, noise, soil, geology, hydrogeology, flora-fauna, demographic and socio-economics,
industries, places of archeological and historical importance etc.
Standard guidelines
prescribed by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Central Pollution Control
Board. The EIA report incorporates the baseline data generated through primary surveys for
three months during December 2014 to February 2015 representing summer season.
Water Quality Monitoring: The water quality monitoring stations were selected with a view to
represent the surface and ground water bodies in and around proposed lease area. There are
number of seasonal nallahs and there is no perennial stream in the buffer zone. The stations
were selected taking all these water courses into account, as per MoEF& CC norms. Total seven
water samples were collected. Out of them, two surface & five ground water sampling stations
were monitored. The analysis of physico-chemical characteristics of the water samples one
season indicate that all the parameters within prescribed standards except total dissolved solids
and chlorides found in ground water samples which are appended in Chapter 3 of EIA/EMP.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring: The monitoring was carried out for 13 continuous weeks
beginning from
December 2014 to February 2015
as per norms stipulated by the Central
Pollution Control Board. To assess the base line ambient quality seven air quality monitoring
location were selected on the basis of wind direction and other meteorological parameters in
core and buffer zone area.
Air Quality: The PM10 PM2.5 SO2, NOX values for all 7 stations were below.

Particulate Matter10: The 24 Hourly maximum concentration of PM10 reported
during the survey ranged from 49 to 87 ug/m3. This is lower than the NAAQ
permissible level of 100 ug/m3.

Particulate Matter2.5: The 24 Hourly maximum concentration of PM2.5 reported
during the survey ranged from 28 to 34 ug/m3. This is lower than than the NAAQ
permissible level of 60 ug/m3.

SO2: The 24 Hourly maximum concentration of SO2 reported during the survey
ranged from 12 to 19 ug/m3. This is lower than than the NAAQ permissible level
of 80 ug/m3.

NOx: The 24 Hourly maximum concentration of NOx reported during the survey
ranged from 15 to 24 ug/m3. This is lower than than the NAAQ permissible level
of 80 ug/m3.
Noise Levels: A detailed noise survey was undertaken to study the baseline levels of noise,
noise levels are in the range of 46.3 to 63.7 dBA at all 7 stations.
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Soil Quality: Soil samples were collected at 4 selected locations in the study area to assess the
existing soil conditions around the mine. Characteristic of waste land soil is a little deficient in
nutrients concentration. Whereas, all three agricultural land soils are moderately suitable for
cultivation of climatic crops and have good fertility.
Overall soils are moderately suitable for cultivation of arable crops and have moderate fertility.
Biological Environment: The core and buffer zones include the village settlements with their
cultivated fields, forest areas as well as vast areas reduced to wasteland.
Flora-Fauna: The detailed inventory of floral and faunal assemblage of the core and buffer zone
has been prepared. The details of flora and fauna are provided in EIA/EMP. There is Velavdar
National Park at a distance of 11.50 Km in eastern direction from ML area.
There are no ecologically sensitive areas such as Biosphere Reserves/Wild Life Sanctuaries/
Elephant Reserves, migratory corridors of fauna, and areas where endangered fauna and plants
of medicinal and economic importance found in the 10 km area of the buffer zone.
Human Settlement and Demography: The area selected for the study constitutes 27 inhabited
villages. The population is distributed among 7536 households in the study area. The
inhabitated villages have a population of 38914 comprising of 11975 males and 18939 females.
The number of females per 1000 males is 949.The overall literacy in the villages of the study
area has 73.41%.
Proposed Social Responsibility Measures: A systematic approach for the implementation of
the peripheral area development in selected villages in the buffer zone starting from the nearest
village will be drawn up with the help of local community based organization & in consultation
with the villagers. Assistance in the field of health and sanitation, environment conservation,
water conservation, literacy, self help groups, development of infrastructure. A budgetary
provision of Rs 5 lakhs per annum as annual recurring expenses is proposed on this account.
The details of proposed social responsibilities are given in Chapter 4.
Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan: In any mining project, work safety is taken
care of as per provisions in the Mines Act, Rules framed there under. Inundation, risks
associated with handling and use of fuels for vehicles, during operations of equipment and
movement of vehicles has been dealt. The risk management plan as per the directives of
competent authorities will be Implemented strictly.
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ENVIORNMENT MANGEMENT PLAN
Air Pollution Management
a)
:
Haulage roads will be frequently sprinkled with water for which truck
mounted water tankers with sprinkler arrangement have been provided.
b)
Ore will be covered by tarpaulins to prevent spread of dust from it during
transportation.
c)
Regular maintenance of vehicles and machineries will be carried out in order
to control emissions.
d)
Green belt development will be taken up at various places.
e)
The dust respirators will be provided to all the workers.
f)
Good house keeping and proper maintenance will be practiced which will help in
controlling the pollution.
Water Pollution Management: The mining project will require continuous supply of water for
various purposes during mining, vegetation etc. apart from drinking water supply. The main
source of water pollution in opencast mining is the surface run-off due to rainfall. There will not
be any mine discharge during from this mine. There may be accumulation of rain water during
monsoon season, which contains fine silt. The rain water is allowed to settle in existing pit and
this settled water (overflow) is used for plantation and dust suppression.
Noise Management

The mining will be carried out by manual method. There will not be drilling and blasting
activities involved during mining process.

Noise is best abated at source by choosing machinery and equipment suitably, by proper
mounting of equipment & ventilation systems and by providing noise insulating enclosures
or padding where practicable.

Proper maintenance/working will be done which keeps the noise level within limits.

At the boundary of mining lease green belt of local trees will be planted which will act as
acoustic barriers. Planting of bushy trees of rich canopy in and around the mine area to
intercept noise transmission. A 7.5 m wide belt of trees of different heights will be useful
to act as noise attenuator in the mining areas.
Land Reclamation Measures: It is proposed to undertake backfilling of Pit No. 1 as an area of
2.57 Ha. After completion of backfilling the part of the area will be converted into water body
and rest of the area will be planted with grasses, shrubs and trees of local origin.
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Plantation: It is proposed to select the local tree species with the help of forest department
having 5 tier arrangements for implementation all along the mining lease in order to control
dispersion of fugitive dust from the mining lease.
Proposed Afforestation Programme
Period
Greenbelt on Safety Area and ML Boundary
Area(Ha)
No. Saplings
Amount (Rs. Lakhs)
2.50
5000
0.50
At the end of 5th year
At the end of 10th year
5.00
10000
1.25
At the end of 15th year
9.00
20000
3.00
Occupational health:
•
All the mine workers will be sent to nearest Hospital which has the facilities for
chest X-ray, pulmonary function test & audiometry, TB, Maleria, HIV etc. once in
5 year. Free Transport will be provided.
•
It
is
proposed
to
supply
treated
water
for
drinking
water for the mine workers.
•
A safety committee will be constituted to implement the proposed
OSHA
management
plan
and
environment
management
programme and take proper mitigative measures as per EIA/EMP.
•
Services of Occupational Health Specialist will be arranged regularly.
•
The proponent will bear all the expenditure related to health check
up and treatment of the mine workers.
•
Individual health record of every worker will be maintained till the
service
or
the
end
of
mining
operations.
Records
end of
will
be
maintained and corrective action if required, shall be taken by the
management
Budget has been allocated under Recurring Annual Cost for
Environmental protection
Industrial activity like mining will benefit people residing in the nearby villages within the
buffer zone by direct and indirect employment opportunities. People will also beneficiaries for
the facilities developed due to mining activity.
The mitigation measures suggested above shall be implemented so as to reduce the impact on
environment due to operations of proposed mining activities.
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implementation, mitigation measures are phased as per the priority implementation.
A
separate budgetary allocation of the funds is made for the environmental protection measures.
The monitoring of the pollution to know the effectiveness of the applied control measures will
be carried out at regular interval.
Estimated project cost is Rs.3.0 lakhs. A budgetary provision of Rs 1 lakh as capital investment
for environment protection and recurring expenditure of Rs 25,000
is made in the
management plan.
AN EPILOGUE
In compliance with the environmental procedure the environmental clearance application is
made. Necessary scientific studies have been undertaken as per the guidelines set by the
Ministry
of
Environment,
suggestions/recommendations
Forests
&Climate
Change
(MoEF&CC).
The
of all the experts, competent authorities, and government
officials are being sought for the impacts of the proposed project. Views and guidance of the
local residents, community based organizations, social organizations are extremely important in
order to devise a full proof Environment Management Plan for the proposed mining project and
also mitigate the damages caused due to the project. Allocation of necessary funds, manpower
and machinery will be made to for the protection and conservation of all the components of
environment. It is ensured that all mandatory clearances will be sought from respective
competent authorities before operating the Patana Dolomite (White Chalk) Mine (40.0Ha). We
at M/s. Aro Chem Industries are committed to implement the suggestions for the improvement
of the environment and assure that every attempt will be made for the conservation and
protection of the natural resources to the maximum extent.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 PROFILE OF PROJECT PROPONENT
1.1.1
About the Company: M/S Aro Chem Industries is a proprietorship firm involved in
mining of Dolomite. In order to cater the need for Dolomite M/s. Aro Chem Industries
applied for the mining at Khasra No. 295/P near village Patana, Tahsil Vallabhipur,
Bhavnagar District, Gujarat. The Dolomite mine (40.00 hectares) is developed by manual
opencast mining method for the production of Dolomite @ 38250 Metric Tonnes/Year.
Commercially exploitable Dolomite deposits occur in this mining lease.
1.1.2
This is a working mine and lessee is mining Dolomite mineral since 1977.The dolomite
mined out from this mine is used as filler in various industries like fertilizer etc.
Communicational details of the company are as under;
Name and Address of project proponent:
M/s Aro Chem Industries (Proprietorship firm.)
Smt. Laxmi Ben, Bhagwan Ji Bhai Patel
10 Pushp Soceity
T 2245 Hill Drive Road
Post - Bhavnagar
District (Gujarat.)
Shri Bhagwan Ji Bhai Patel is having power of Attorney.
In Metallurgical industries, Dolomite is mostly used as Flux material for reduction of
SiO2 & Al2O3 & some part of Fe from raw materials in certain proportion, depending
upon the purposes. For Lime-killn, Dolomite are used separately for burning to
manufacturing CaO and MgO.
1.2
1.2.1
GENESIS AND OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT
The report has been prepared for the Environmental Impact Assessment Patana
Dolomite (White Chalk) mine (40.00Ha). The purpose of the report is to provide a
complete information base of the study area in a document which is drafted in a
standard format of EIA / EMP as required by the MoEF, Govt, of India. The investigation
provides status of present environment in core zone (Mining Lease) as well as buffer
zone (10 km radius around core zone) of Patana Dolomite (white chalk) mine (40.00
Ha). A Key Plan showing core and buffer zone are shown in Figure 1.1.
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INDEX
LOCATION OF QUARRY
ARO CHEM INDUSTRIES
RIVER / NALA
VILLAGE :PATANA , TAHSIL :VALLABHIPUR , DIST :BHAVNAGAR,GUJARAT
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1.3
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE
ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY, REGION
PROJECT AND
1.3.1
Nature & Size of the Project: The applied mining lease area is spread over 40.00
hectares at Village Patana, Tehsil Vallabhipur ,District Bhavnagar, State Gujarat. The
site is located at about 44 km from Bhavnagar.
The entire mining lease area is a Government (non-forest) waste Land. Khasra map of
the area is given at Figure-1.2.
The total geological reserves of Dolomite are estimated to be 652300 metric tonnes
while the mineable reserves are estimated to be 769710 metric tonnes. It is proposed to
produce @ 38250 Metric Tonnes/Year of Dolomite from this mine which is shown in
Table 1.1
TABLE 1.1
TOTAL GEOLOGICAL RESERVES
1.3.2
Reserves
Proved Category
(Metric Tonnes)
Proved
Geological
3,69,512
Probable
Category
(Metric
Tonnes)
2,82,800
Possible
Category (Metric
Tonnes)
Total
(Metric
Tonnes)
Nil
6,52,300
Location Details: Figure 1.3 gives the location of Dolomite Deposit along with roads
and major towns of area. The M.L. area is covered within the Survey of India toposheet
No. 41 N/16 on a scale of 1:50,000 and it lies between latitude 22004’04.54” N and
longitude 710 54’30.14” E .
1.3.3
Accessibility -The area is situated at a distance of about 20 kms from Vallabhipur and
approachable by Panvi-Vallabhipur road which is all weathered and tar surfaced.
Distance from Panvi to Vallabhipur is about 20 kms. Total distance from Bhavnagar to
the area is 44 kms. The approach road to the area and the mines are in very good
condition.
1.3.4
Infrastructure- Electricity is supplied to village Patana by Gujarat State Electricity
Board (GSEB). As mining is carried out by manual method there is no electricity
connection at project site.
The Drinking water is sourced from Panvi village with necessary permission from the
users.
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FIGURE 1.2: KHASRA MAP
Project Site
4
FIGURE 1.3 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT
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1.3.5
Importance of the project - Dolomite is one of the major mineral deposits occurring in
the Indian sub-continent. It has played a great role in development of civilization and
industrialization. The occurrence of Dolomite ore in this area is proved by the way of
exploration and its production has important role in the local fertilizer industries. The
region, where the project is situated is mostly dependant on agriculture.The
development of mining in the area will be directly and indirectly going to contribute in
increasing employment, infrastructure, communication, and socioeconomic
infrastructure.
1.4
STATUS OF REGULATORY CLEARANCES:
1.4.1
Government of Gujarat has given grant of mining lease to M/s. Aro Chem Industries
(Refer Annexure 1). The Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been
approved by Indian Bureau of Mines and scheme of mining is also approved vide letter
No. CGM/MC/411/5056 dated 31/05/2014(Refer Annexure 2). There is no litigation
pending against this project.
1.4.2
An application for obtaining Environmental Clearance was made to the Ministry of
Environment ,Forests & Climate Change dated 23.03.2014 in accordance with the
Notification of MoEF S.O. 1533(E) dated 14.11.2006. Accordingly, the project was
appraised by State Level Appraisal Committee during its 217th meeting held during 03
December 2014 for determining Terms of Reference (TOR) for undertaking EIA study.
Compliance of the TOR is given at the beginning of the report. (Refer Annexure 3). As
per the prescribed TOR, the project is categorized as ‘B2’ and will require public
consultation. Accordingly, the present report covering all the points prescribed in TOR is
being submitted for conduction of Public Hearing.
1.5
SCOPE OF THE STUDY – DETAILS OF SCOPING
1.5.1
Any developmental activity, it may be mining, or thermal power generation or industrial
or river valley project, or port / harbour, or even new human settlement, will have side
effects in the nature of environmental impacts, including social impacts. The object of
preparing an environment management plan is to first assess the likely environmental
impacts (Environmental Impact Assessment, EIA) and then to ameliorate these impacts
(Environmental Management Plan, EMP).
The severity of the adverse environmental impacts is reduced best by incorporating
environmental concerns in the very production process, (including the choice of suitable
technology and the mining method), rather than adding environmental measures on to a
process already finalized on the basis of techno-economics alone. In the present case,
mining operations with limited production is carried out, suitability of environmental
measures shall be examined and incorporated.
Manual opencast mining method will be adopted to develop/work in the Dolomite
deposit. The Dolomite mine has been designated for opencast development. It is
proposed to mine 38250 Metric Tonnes/Year of Dolomite from this mine. Loading and
unloading, transports of ore from the mine are the potential sources of air and noise
pollution. The impact of mining on the surface and ground water sources are not
envisaged as the mining will be confined to a depth of 2.0 m from the surface. The
ground water table in this area is observed to be below 18-20 m. The dolomite produced
will be dispatched by road, which will increase traffic on the State Highway. This will
have impact on both air quality and noise levels.
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1.5.2
1.5.3
Scoping: The study covers an area of 10 km radius with the mine lease area as the
center. The scope of the study broadly includes:

To conduct a literature review and to collect data relevant to the study area;

To undertake environmental monitoring so as to establish the baseline
environmental status of the study area;

To identify various existing pollution loads due to various activities in the
ambient levels;

To predict incremental levels of pollutants in the study area due to the proposed
mining activity;

To evaluate the predicted impacts on the various environmental attributes in the
study area by using scientifically developed and widely accepted Environmental
Impact Assessment Methodologies;

To prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) outlining the measures
for improving the environmental quality and scope for future expansions for
environmentally sustainable development;

Field surveys would determine seasonal variations and existing conditions of
various environmental attributes includes air, water, noise, soil, landuse, flora /
fauna, socio-economic status of the surrounding area.
Contents of the Report: The report has been divided into the following chapters and
presented as follows:
Chapter 1
-
Introduction
Chapter 2
-
Project Description
Chapter 3
-
Description of the Environment
Chapter 4
-
Impact Analysis & Mitigation Measures
Chapter 5
-
Analysis of Alternatives (Site & Technology)
Chapter 6
-
Environment Monitoring Programme
Chapter 7
-
Additional Studies
Chapter 8
-
Project Benefits
Chapter 9
-
Environmental Cost
Chapter 10
-
Environmental Management Plan
Chapter 11
-
Summary & Conclusion
Chapter 12
-
Disclosure of Consultant
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CHAPTER 2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1
TYPE OF THE PROJECT
This is a Dolomite (White Chalk) ore mining project. This dolomite mine (40.00
hectares) is developed as manual opencast mine for the production of Dolomite @
38250 Metric Tonnes/Year.
In Metallurgical industries, Dolomite & Dolomite are mostly used as Flux material for
reduction of SiO2 & Al2O3 & some part of Fe from raw materials in certain proportion,
depending upon the purposes. For Lime-killn, Limestone & Dolomite are used separately
for burning to manufacturing CaO and MgO. The Dolomite mined from this lease is
utilized as filler in various industries like fertilizer etc.
2.2
NEED FOR THE PROJECT
Dolomite is one of the raw materials required for any steel industry besides chemical
and other industries. In the light of demand for steel and pig iron in India, extraction of
Dolomite ore from the deposit in the Vidarbha regions gains significance. Many parts of
of Gujarat, lacks basic infrastructural facilities, the proposed mine management has put
in pioneering efforts to user in an industrial climate for development of the left behind
region of the state.
2.3 PHYSIOGRAPHY & GEOLOGY
This Dolomite Deposit is a part of Dolomite deposit extending to regional level. The
Dolomite is fine to medium grained, massive and compact in nature with grey colour.
Dolomite limestone is directly overlies the Deccan Trap in the region. Exposures of
Dolomite Limestone are less, as most of the area is covered by the soil. It is hard
compact medium to fine grained by the soil. It is hard compact medium to fine grained
and shows milky, opaque, luster. It is white, Plane-pink to dull buff in color. In thin
section study, it shows non-crystalline texture. At time ferruginous material is also
present. Key Plan is enclosed and location of the deposit is marked therein as Key Plan
(Figure 1.1).
2.3.1
PHYSIOGRAPHY:
The Mining Lease area is located between Latitudes 22004’04.54” N and Longitude 710
54’30.14” E and falls in the Toposheet No.41 N/16. Mining lease boundary on Google
image with apex coordinates are given at Figure 2.1.
The general topography of the area is plain terrain without any major topographical
relief. The general altitude varies from 7.5 m to 11.6 m above Mean Sea Level. The
surface Plan of the mining lease is enclosed as Figure-2.2.
EXISTING LANDUSE
The entire mining lease area 40.00 Ha is a Government waste land. Since, the mining
operation was being done from long period it is under different mining uses. Significant
feature of this lease is a temple situated at the north-east corner of the lease. The temple
area is well protected, fenced and covered with plantation. Approach road and other
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necessary facilities are provided for the devotees. Refer photographs placed at
Annexure-4.
Latitude : 22004’04.54” N
Longitude: 710 54’30.14” E
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FIGURE-2.1: MINING LEASE BOUNDARY ON GOOGLE IMAGE WITH APEX
COORDINATES
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0
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Pr.
11
C
12
B'
13
S 500
S 500
B
W 200
A
015
W 100
0
E 100
E 200
E 300
E 400
A' E 600
E 500
RL
Pb.
010
Pr.
Pr.
Pb.
005
000
L.B. S.B.
S.B. L.B.
SECTION AT A-A'
B'
B
015
010
RL
Pr.
Pb.
Pr.
MINE
005
000
L.B. S.B.
SECTION AT B-B'
AL.B.
S.B.
1
GEOLOGICAL INDEX
SOIL
2
3 DOLOMITE (WHITE CHALK)
4 LIME KANKAR/ LIMESTONE
PROVED LIMIT
5
PROBABLE LIMIT
6
ULTIMATE PIT LIMIT
7
DIP/STRIKE
8
FIFTH YEAR PIT LIMIT
9
10 PROP. TRIAL PIT
A
B
Pr.
Pb.
PP- 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
B
INDEX
LEASE BOUNDARY
GOVT. WASTE LAND
PIT
CONTOUR LINE
ROAD
STATUTORY BARRIER
TEMP. BENCH MARK
MINERAL STACK
TREE
O.B. STACK
SURFACE GEOLOGICAL PLAN & SECTION
-PATANA WHITE CHALK (DOLOMITE) MINE (S.No. 295)
OWNER
- M/s ARO CHEM INDUSTRIES, BHAVNAGAR
VILLAGE
- PATANA
TALUKA- VALLABHIPURA
DISTRICT
- BHAVNAGAR (GUJ.)
SCALE
- H.- 1: 2000, V.- 1:500
AREA-40.00 HECT.
DATE OF SURVEY- 18-11-2013
PREPARED BY
T.B.M.
M.S.
IT IS CERTIFIED THAT THE PLAN PREPARED IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE ON DATE.
H. ROY (DRAUGHTS MAN)
K. S. NAGORI
(RQP/UDP/023/87-A) (VALID UP TO 13/01/2022)
PLATE NO. 4 & 5
FIGURE 2.2-SURFACE GEOLOGICAL PLAN AND SECTION
2.3.2 REGIONAL GEOLOGY:
Dolomite limestone is directly overlies the Deccan Trap in the region. Exposures of
Dolomite Limestone are less, as most of the area is covered by the soil. It is hard
compact medium to fine grained by the soil. It hard compact medium to fine grained and
shows milky, opaque, luster. It is white, Plane-pink to dull buff in color. In thin section
study, it shows non-crystalline texture. At time ferruginous material is also present.
Dolomite limestone is observed in Patana, Panvi, Lunadhara and Malpara village.
According to the chemical analysis MgO varies from 10 to 16%, which clearly shows that
it is a dolomite limestone.
Attapulgite clay:
The Attapulgite clay is noticed at Panvi, Lunadharna, Patana, Kerine village of
Vallabhipur taluka.Attapulgite is also known as Palygoracite a distinct clay mineral with
a unique fibrous chain type structure.
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Deccan Trap:
The color of trap is black to gray with secondary minerals like zeolite, calcoite, etc. are
also noticed as cavity filling. Trap area observed below the, dolomite limestone at
Sumudhal, Kerin, saojdi village of Bhavnagar district. As per Sojdi village of Bhavnagar
district. As per the geological setting of the region the trap is the oldest formation.
2.3.3
LOCAL GEOLOGY:
As per the generalized geological sequence of the area the study has been carried out
and observed that white chalk (Attapulgite Clay) is present in the area. This clay is
available in the area below soil cover. Three working pits are excavated in the area. The
thickness of litho units can summarize as under:Based on fieldwork & pitting work carried out in the area.
Formation
Thickness
Topsoil, Alluvium etc.
0.60 to 1.10 m
White Chalk
1.00 to 1.20m
Dolomite
0.10 to 0.40 m
In order to depict the geological features of the area a Geological Plan with Geological
Sections is given above as Figure 2.2.
Drainage Pattern: There is no river or nala within the lease area. The rainy water
follows the natural slope of the area. In general the area is having slope in eastern
direction.
Ootawali river is flowing 2.5 km away from the lease area in East direction.Ootawali
river joins Patoli river at 28.0 km.
2.4
RESERVES
2.4.1
Geological Reserves: The summary of geological reserves with mineable reserves and
total reserves is given in the following table. As per the category of geological reserves
such as proved, probable & possible category, the total geological reserves are 6,37,450
Metric Tonnes.
TABLE-2.1
SUMMARY OF GEOLOGICAL RESERVES
Category of Reserves
Proved reserves
3,54,650
Probable Category
(Category 121)
2,82,800
Possible Category
(Category 123)
Nil
(Category 111)
Total
2.4.2
Geological Reserves
Dolomite(Metric
Tonnes)
6,37,450
mineable reserves
dolomite(Metric
Tonnes)
5,99,438
5,99,438
Mineable Reserve:
The mineable reserves have been calculated on the basis of reserves in the proved &
probable category. The mineable resrves are calculated as 7,69,710 Metric Tonnes.
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2.4.4
Anticipated Life: Anticipated Life of the mine has been computed by considering the
proposed rate of ROM production about 38,250 Metric Tonnes/ Year for next five years
and subsequent years of production when the mine is fully developed. Considering the
mineable reserves are 7, 69,710 Metric Tonnes as mentioned above, the anticipated life
of the mine will be about 20 years.
2.5
METHODOLOGY OF THE MINING
2.5.1 Mining
The nature of deposit dolomite horizon is present below thin cover of soil. Soil present
as an overburden having thickness 0.60m. The dolomite zone having thickness of 1.50
m. Mining work has been done in the lease area by manual open cast mining method by
forming two benches, one for soil and another for dolomite mineral, by engaging manual
workers. Soil is removed first and then dolomite is excavated.
TABLE-2.2
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
MINING DETAILS
Particulars
Details
Method of Mining
Opencast manual (No drilling ,blasting)
Production capacity per year
38,250 TPA of Dolomite(White Chalk)
Total Mineable Reserves &
7,69,710 Metric Tonnes
Resources
Life
of Mine
20 years
No. of Benches
2
Bench Height and width
1.50 m Height & 2.00 m width
7
8
9
Elevation Range
Ground Water Table
Ultimate Working Depth
7.5 m to 11.6 m above MSL
3 to 5 m bgl during monsoon season
18
2.0tom20 m bgl during pre-monsoon season
10
11
Overall Pit Slope
Stripping ratio
45°
1: 0.4
12
Number of Working Days
Total waste during scheme
years
300 days with one shift only
Overburden
: 29976 m3
ROM
: 74940 m3
13
2.5.2 Drilling & Blasting:
Dolomite is compact and soft in nature and thus no drilling, blasting is required. The
notorized undertaking stating that no drilling & blasting activities shall be carried out
during mining process is enclosed at Annexure 5.
2.5.4
Year wise development for 5 years period:
As the mining lease is having working pits, in the proposed mining scheme no
development work is proposed except removed of soil. In the proposed mining, dolomite
(White Chalk) will be excavated from the area by forming one bench. While calculating
the tonnage, specific gravity (Sp. Gr.) of soil is considered as 2 and for dolomite it is
considered as 2.5. The total area of each year to be mined in next five years is as below:
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TABLE-2.3
YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT –DOLOMITE
Year
Area in M2
2013-14
9900 M2
2014-15
10160 M2
2015-16
10200 M2
2016-17
10000 M2
2017-18
9700 M2
The details of year wise Excavation is as under.
TABLE-2.4
YEAR WISE EXCAVATION –DOLOMITE
Year
S.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
2.5.5
I (2013-14)
II (2014-15)
III (2015-16)
IV (2016-17)
V (2017-18)
Total
Volume of Excavation
ROM
Ore:O.B. Ratio
In m3
Excavation in by Volumetric
M.T.
Excavation
OB
ROM
5940
14850
37125
1:0.4
6096
15240
38100
1:0.4
6120
15300
38250
1:0.4
6000
15000
37500
1:0.4
5820
14550
36375
1:0.4
29976
74940
187350
1:0.4
Year wise production during five years mining scheme period:
The year wise details of volume of dolomite ore to be excavated & the production
tonnage of considering the recovery percentage are as under.
TABLE-2.5
YEAR WISE PRODUCTION –DOLOMITE
Year (a)
Volume in M3
Tonnage of ROM
Dolomite (White
Chalk) Production
ROM (c) in Metric Tonnes
(d)
Production in Metric
Tonnes
Dolomite (White Chalk)
Recovery of 80% from ROM
d x 0.80
O. B.
(b)
First (2013-14)
5940
14850
37125
29700
Second(2014-15)
6096
15240
38100
30480
Third (2015-16)
6120
15300
38250
30600
Forth(2016-17)
6000
15000
37500
30000
Fifth(2017-18)
5820
14550
36375
29100
Total
29976
74940
187350
149880
A map depicting five year development plan and section enclosed as Figure 2.3
2.5.6A Conceptual Plan:
The proposed rate of ROM production about 38,250 Metric Tonnes/ Year for next five
years and subsequent years of production when the mine is fully developed.
With the present mineable reserves, the anticipated life of the mine is 20 years as stated
earlier. The exploration suggested in mining plan will definitely increase the life of the
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mine due to the increase in depth of the ore body. The overburden generated will be
concurrently used for backfilling the void. Mineral rejects are not anticipated during the
course of mining. Details of overburden management is given at
the conceptual plan and conceptual sections enclosed at Figure 2.4. After the proposed
exploration the reserves will be re estimated and accordingly the Mining Plan/Scheme
will be revised keeping the production capacity of 38,250 Metric Tonnes/ Year for the
balance mining lease period.
00
W 200
20
40
60
W 100
N
80
100
SCALE
200
E 100
0
300
400
E 200
500
E 300
E 400
E 500
E 600
D
10
N
II
I
18-11-2013
V
IV
III
11
+9.69
|
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+9.36
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M
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+10.67
+8.68
+8.33
+8.21
I yr.
|
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||
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+9.22
|
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OFFICE
S 100
M'
+8.38
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|
S 200
+7.74
+7.59
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||
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SHIV TEMPLE
S 100
+10.94
|
T.B.M. 10.94+
0
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||
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||
||
||
||
||
||
|
E
0
10
II yr.
+8.99
S 200
+9.28
+8.84
11.64+
+9.22
| |
||
12
+8.86
+9.65
+9.48
|
+9.06
S 300
+9.41
+9.11
+9.39
+9.48
IV yr.
||
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||
+9.87
+9.27
V yr.
+9.62
+9.48
|
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| |
S 400
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||
||
|
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||
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||
||
||
||
13
|
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|
+9.42
S 300
III yr.
+9.62
+9.57
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S 400
||| | ||
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| |
| | |
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|
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+9.65
||
11
C
12
N'
13
S 500
S 500
B
M
015
W 200
W 100
0
E 100
E 200
E 300
E 400
E 500
M' E 600
RL
II
I
010
005
000
L.B. S.B.
015
S.B. L.B.
SECTION AT M-M' END OF THE FIRST & SECOND YEAR
N'
N
RL
III
IV
V
010
YEARWISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN & SECTION
MINE
005
000
L.B. S.B.
SECTION AT N-N' END OF THE THIRD, FORTH & FIFTH YEAR
A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
A
S.B. L.B.
1
B
YEAR WISE DEVELOPMENT INDEX
FIRST YEAR
14-15
SECOND YEAR 15-16
THIRD YEAR
16-17
FORTH YEAR
17-18
FIFTH YEAR
18-19
PROP. MINE ROAD
PROP. PLANTATION
I
II
III
IV
V
A
1
B
GEOLOGICAL INDEX
SOIL
2
3 DOLOMITE (WHITE CHALK)
I II III IV V4 LIME KANKAR/ LIMESTONE
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
B
INDEX
LEASE BOUNDARY
GOVT. WASTE LAND
PIT
CONTOUR LINE
ROAD
STATUTORY BARRIER
TEMP. BENCH MARK
MINERAL STACK
TREE
O.B. STACK
-PATANA WHITE CHALK (DOLOMITE) MINE (S.No. 295)
OWNER
- M/s ARO CHEM INDUSTRIES, BHAVNAGAR
VILLAGE
- PATANA
TALUKA- VALLABHIPURA
DISTRICT
- BHAVNAGAR (GUJ.)
SCALE
- H.- 1: 2000, V.- 1:500
AREA-40.00 HECT.
DATE OF SURVEY- 18-11-2013
PREPARED BY
T.B.M.
M.S.
H. ROY (DRAUGHTS MAN)
IT IS CERTIFIED THAT THE PLAN PREPARED IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE ON DATE.
K. S. NAGORI
(RQP/UDP/023/87-A) (VALID UP TO 13/01/2022)
PLATE NO. 6
FIGURE 2.3 FIVE YEARS DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION PLAN & SECTION
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W 200
20
40
60
W 100
N
80
100
200
E 100
0
SCALE
300
400
E 200
500
E 300
E 400
E 500
E 600
D
10
N
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+10.94
SHIV TEMPLE
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T.B.M.10.94+
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+9.36
|
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+10.67
|
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M
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+10.78
10
|
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| |
| |
| | |
+11.32
|
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|| |
| |
OFFICE
S 100
M'
+8.33
+8.21
+8.38
| |
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||
|
S 200
+7.74
+7.59
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S 100
0
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E
0
+8.99
S 200
+9.28
+8.84
11.64+
| |
||
12
+9.22
+8.86
+9.65
+9.48
|
+9.06
S 300
S 300
+9.41
+9.11
+9.48
||
| |
||
+9.39
+9.27
+9.87
+9.62
+9.48
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S 400
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||
|
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||
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13
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+9.42
+9.62
+9.57
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S 400
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| | |
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|
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+9.65
||
11
C
12
N'
13
S 500
S 500
B
M
015
W 200
W 100
0
E 100
E 200
E 300
E 400
E 500
M' E 600
RL
010
005
000
L.B. S.B.
S.B. L.B.
SECTION AT M-M'
N'
N
015
RL
010
MINE
005
000
L.B. S.B.
A
S.B. L.B.
SECTION AT N-N'
A
1
INDEX
FIFTH YEAR PIT LIMIT
2
3 RENEWAL PERIOD PIT LIMIT
4 FIFTH YEAR BACK FILLING
5 RENEWAL PERIOD BACK FILLING
PROP. PLANTATION
6
FENCING
7
WATER RESERVIOR
8
1
B
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
B
INDEX
LEASE BOUNDARY
GOVT. WASTE LAND
PIT
CONTOUR LINE
ROAD
STATUTORY BARRIER
TEMP. BENCH MARK
MINERAL STACK
TREE
O.B. STACK
CONCEPTUAL PLAN & SECTION
-PATANA WHITE CHALK (DOLOMITE) MINE (S.No. 295)
OWNER
- M/s ARO CHEM INDUSTRIES, BHAVNAGAR
VILLAGE
- PATANA
TALUKA- VALLABHIPURA
DISTRICT
- BHAVNAGAR (GUJ.)
SCALE
- H.- 1: 2000, V.- 1:500
AREA-40.00 HECT.
DATE OF SURVEY- 18-11-2013
PREPARED BY
T.B.M.
M.S.
IT IS CERTIFIED THAT THE PLAN PREPARED IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE ON DATE.
H. ROY (DRAUGHTS MAN)
K. S. NAGORI
(RQP/UDP/023/87-A) (VALID UP TO 13/01/2022)
PLATE NO. 9
FIGURE 2.4 CONCEPTUAL PLAN & SECTIONS
2.5.6B Mine Closure Plan and Reclamation Plan
As per the Scheme of mining, backfilling of overburden will be done side by side at the
time of generation itself hence question of its height and spread does not arise. The
volume of void is much more than material available for backfilling. Thus, the backfilling
of the entire mined out land upto original ground level will not possible. Therefore part
of mined out area will be backfilled upto original ground level and part of the mined out
area will be used as water reservoir. As described earlier, part of the mining void after
exhaustion of mineral will be backfilled and rehabilitated with plantation of local tree
species. The remaining part will be left as water reservoir with proper fencing and
plantation around the fence. the water stored in this void will not only serve as natural
ground water recharge structure but the stored water can fulfill the needs of irrigation
and water required for plantation /framing. The dumps safety zone and approach roads
will also be covered by plantation. The water reservoir with proper fencing and
plantation is shown in Mine Closure Plan i.e. Figure 2.5.
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00
W 200
20
40
60
W 100
N
80
100
SCALE
200
E 100
0
300
400
E 200
500
E 300
E 400
E 500
E 600
D
10
N
A
0
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+10.94
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+9.36
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M
+7.74
+7.59
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S 100
+10.67
+10.78
| | |
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| | |+8.38
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+11.32
||
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||
OFFICE
+8.99
+9.28
+8.84
11.64+
12
+9.22
||
||
+9.65
| | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | |
| | | | |
| | | |
S 300
+9.06
+9.62
+9.41
S 300
+9.11
+9.57
+9.48
+9.27
+9.87
+9.62
+9.48
|
S 400
|
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||
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S 200
| |
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| | | | | | |
|
+9.39
|
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||
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13
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| | |
S 400
10
+8.86
+9.48
+9.65
|| | ||
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||
| |
||
+9.42
|
S 100
M'
+8.33
+8.21
| |
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| | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
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S 200
| | | | | | | |
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||
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E
0
||
| |
C
11
12
N'
13
S 500
S 500
B
M
W 200
W 100
0
E 100
E 200
E 300
E 400
M' E 600
E 500
A
B
INDEX
FIFTH YEAR PIT LIMIT
2
3 RENEWAL PERIOD PIT LIMIT
4 FIFTH YEAR BACK FILLING
5 RENEWAL PERIOD BACK FILLING
PROP. PLANTATION
6
FENCING
7
WATER RESERVIOR
8
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
B
INDEX
1
A
1
LEASE BOUNDARY
GOVT. WASTE LAND
PIT
CONTOUR LINE
ROAD
STATUTORY BARRIER
TEMP. BENCH MARK
MINERAL STACK
TREE
O.B. STACK
T.B.M.
co
FIGURE 2.5 MINE CLOSURE PLAN
2.5.7 Waste Generation and Management:
During mining process, there will not be any generation of OB, only soil will be
generated. Besides this the 20% ROM is likely to be generated during scheme period.
The yearly rate generation of the soil as well as the OB has been described in detail in
the mining section. For the loosened soil, waste and OB, the expansion factor considered
is 1.3. The tabular statement showing volume of soil, OB, Mineralized waste is given
below in the Table 2.6.
TABLE-2.6
Year
I (2013-14)
II (2014-15)
III (2015-16)
IV (2016-17)
V (2017-18)
Total
YEARWISE GENERATION OF WASTE
Soil vol.
Waste volume of Total in situ volume
in m3(a) waste in m3 (b)
of waste in m3
(c)
5940
2970
8910
6096
3048
9144
6120
3060
9180
6000
3000
9000
5820
2910
8730
29976
14980
44964
2.5.7.1 Selection of dumping site & backfilling
As per the mining scheme, it is proposed that the, waste and soil generated during
scheme period will be backfilled in pit No. 1. The volume of available void is much more
than the material available for backfilling. The problem for disposal of OB will not be
there. The waste generated in next five years will be refilled into the matured voids.
First of all waste will be backfilled in to the voids and soil will be spread on backfilled
area. The year wise generation of waste with information of voids and backfilled area is
given below in Table 2.7.
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YEAR WISE GENERATION OF WASTE, FORMATION OF VOIDS AND BACKFILLED AREA
Year
Formation of mined out voids
In m2
In m3
Avera
ge
depth
in m
Volume of waste
OB in
Loosend
m3
OB in M3
Mineral
waste
in M3
20% of
ROM
Volume of
filling
material
in m3
Total
backfilling
material in
m3
Extent of backfilling
Area to be
Av. Height
backfilled
of
backfilling
I (2013-14)
9900
14850
2.1
5940
7722
2970
10692
10692
5091
2.1
II (201415)
III (201516)
IV (201617)
V (2017-18)
10160
15240
2.1
6096
7925
3048
10973
10973
5225
2.1
10200
15300
2.1
6120
7956
3060
11016
11016
5245
2.1
10000
15000
2.1
6000
7800
3000
10800
10800
5142
2.1
9700
14550
2.1
5820
7566
2910
10536
10536
5017
2.1
Total
49960
74940
2.1
29976
38969
14980
54017
54017
25720
2.1
2.5.7.2 Reclamation Plan
Backfilling of overburden will be done side by side at the time of generation itself hence
question of its height and spread does not arise. The volume of void is much more than
material available for backfilling. Thus the backfilling of the entire mined out land upto
original ground level will not possible. Therefore part of mined out area will be
backfilled upto original ground level and part of the mined out area will be used as
water reservoir. As described earlier, part of the mining void after exhaustion of mineral
will be backfilled and rehabilated with plantation of local tree species. The remaining
part will be left as water reservoir with proper fencing and plantation around the fence.
the water stored in this void will not only serve as natural ground water recharge
structure but the stored water can fulfill the needs of irrigation and water required for
plantation /framing. The dumps safety zone and approach roads will also be covered by
plantation. The water reservoir with proper fencing and plantation is shown in Figure
2.5. Dumps after stabilization will be biologically reclaimed. Build of dumps from year
to year is shown in 5 years Development & Production Plan & Section in Figure 2.3.
2.5.8 Employment Potential:
The mining activity will directly employ about 83 workers. There will be secondary
employment generation expected due to this mining activity. Wherever possible based
on the educational qualification and capacity to undertake the available job, local people
will be given preference in the employment.
2.5.9 Stage wise Land use Pattern of ML Area:
With respect to various requirements uses of land, as per the pre-operational,
operational and post-operational phases the stage wise land use are depicted in the
table given below in Table 2.8.
TABLE 2.8 STAGE WISE LANDUSE PATTERN
Sr. No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Description
Present
10.92
0.0020
0.0060
0.0250
29.047
40.00
Area under Pits
Infrastructure (Workshop,
administrative
building etc.)
Area
under Roads
Green Belt
Rehabilitated Area
Water Reservoir
Undisturbed area
Total
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Area (Ha)
End of 5 years
13.82
0.0020
0.0060
2.5000
23.672
40.00
Conceptual
8.6168
0.0020
0.0060
9.000
5.2032
2.42
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It is proposed to develop the undisturbed open area by plantation of locally growing
tree species. Thus, the total area brought under plantation at the end of mining lease will
be 28.95 ha covering item no 4, 5 and 7.
2.5.10 Water Requirement:
The water requirement of the project is estimated to be 10.0 KLD. Out of which 6.00
KLD of the water is required for dust suppression, plantation. 4.00 KLD is required for
drinking purposes. The drinking water requirement is met from Panvi village with prior
consent. The water requirement break-up is given in Table-2.9.
TABLE-2.9
WATER REQUIREMENT
Sr. No.
Purpose
1.
Dust suppression, plantation
2.
Drinking
Total
Avg. demand (m3/day)
6.0
4.0
10.0
Water Requirement Flow Diagram
Total Water Requirement
10000 LPD
PLANTATION
3000 LPD
DUST
SUPRESSION
3000 LPD
DRINKING /NONDOMESTIC PURPOSE
4000 LPD
SEEPAGE
SEEPAGE
SEPTIC TANK
800 LPD
SEEPAGE
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CHAPTER-3
DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT
3.1
BACKGROUND
In compliance of EIA Notification S.0.1533 (E) of September 14, 2006 and subsequent
notifications, prior environment clearance is required to be obtained from Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF&CC) for the dolomite mine which is a
category ‘B’ project with mine lease area is 40.00Ha. The application for grant of
Environment Clearance (EC) has been submitted to MoEF on 20.03.2014 and is under
process.
For obtaining EC, the environment and socio-economic base line data generation will be
done to establish present environmental scenario and environmental impact will be
assessed due to proposed mining operations, associated activities and dispatch to end
use plants including loading, transportation and unloading of Dolomite. The
Environmental Impact assessment due to mining and associated activities will be done
after superimposing the predicted impacts over environmental baseline data. The
Environmental Management Plan is prepared for protection of Environment and
Ecology by controlling and mitigation of pollution. The planning, designing,
implementation and monitoring of appropriate control, mitigation and protection
measures for maintaining prescribed environment quality will be done to keep the
pollutants within permissible limits.
3.2
MINING PROJECT
This is a working mine and lessee is mining dolomite mineral since 1977. As per the
approved mining plan, the lessee has been carried out mining of dolomite with
production capacity of 14862 Metric Tonnes/year. As mentioned above, the leesee has
applied for this existing mine for grant of Environment Clearance. Thus the rate of
production will be 38250 Metric Tonnes per year.
This dolomite mine is developed and worked for extraction of Dolomite by manual
opencast mining method using intermediate technology within boundaries of allocated
40.00 Ha area of Patana, Vallabhipur, Bhavnagar mine. The entire mining lease area
40.00 Ha is a Government waste land. Since, the mining operation was being done from
long period it is under different mining uses.
The environmental and socio-economic baseline data for one season (premonsoon/post-monsoon) is generated for assessing and ascertaining present
environmental scenario. As required under EIA notification, 2006 and subsequent
related notifications, Environmental Impact Assessment to assess the likely
environmental impact due to proposed mining activities is done and detailed
Environmental Management Plan is prepared for obtaining Environmental Clearance.
The approved Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Clearance
conditions will be implemented for protection of environment and control/ mitigate the
pollution due to proposed mining activities.
3.3
PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCENARIO
The mine lease area of the opencast mine is under development and is dominated by
wasteland as the applied mining lease area covers 40.00 hectares consisting
Government waste Land. The present environment scenario is described below.
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a) Population –The study area is dominated by agricultural and waste land so the
population density and traffic movement in the mining area is low.
b) Industrial activities - The core zone project area and buffer zone area
10 km
outside the mine boundary is underdeveloped and have no major industries,
industrial and associated activities.
c) Topography and Drainage – The general topography of the area is plain terrain
without any major topographical relief. The general altitude varies from 7.5 m to
11.6 m above Mean Sea Level.
There is no river or nala within the lease area. The rainy water follows the natural
slope of the area. In general the area is having slope in eastern directionOotawali
river is flowing 2.5 km away from the lease area in East direction.Ootawali river
joins Patoli river at 28.0 km in East which ultimately drains into Arabian Sea.
d) Climate – The climate of the area is tropical. The rainfall, temperature data has
been collected from IMD, Bhavnagar Station. The climate of this district, which is
similar to neighbouring districts of north Deccan, is characterised by a hot summer
and general dryness except during the southwest monsoon season. The cold season
from December to February is followed by the hot season from March to May. The
period from June to September is the southwest monsoon season and October and
November form the post monsoon period. The normal annual rainfall in the district
is 1438.0 mm.
d) Agriculture – Due to large quantity of rain falling within short period and lack of
storage facility, most of the rain water flows down into natural courses. As such
most of the agriculture fields left fellow due to lack of irrigation facility almost for 8
months in a year. So most of agriculture is single crop rain fed.
e) Specific data in respect of Ambient Air Quality (AAQ), Water Quality (WQ), Noise
Levels (NL), Soil Quality (SQ) and Socio-economic Status (SES) was established in
study area for Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and preparation of
Environment management Plan (EMP). The environment base line data for following
environment attribute was generated as per Terms of Reference (ToR) from MoEF.
a) Micro-meteorological and Micro-climatic
b) Ambient Air Quality
c) Noise Level,
d) Water Quality
e) Soil Quality
f) Socio-economic Scenario
As the the dolomite mine is worked by manual opencast mining method, the likely
adverse impacts not significant moderate and limited which will be mitigated
through effective environment management, regular monitoring and corrective
actions as required from time to time during mine operation and closure phases.
f) Site specific details: The project site specific details such as nearest village, water
body, national, state highway etc from this mine within 10 km radius from
periphery of the mine lease are is given below in Table 3.1 & Figure 3.1.
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Table 3.1 Details of the Study area within 10 km radius
T
S. No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Description
Nearest village
Nearest River / Dam
Reserves Forest
Nearest National Highway
Nearest State Highway
Nearest Railway Station
Detail
Panvi village-1.7 km/SW
Ootawali River - 2.0 km (East)
No RF or PF within 10 KM
None within 10 km
Vallabhipur-Dhandhule SH-36 (1.7 km)/W
Mithapur (7.0 KM)
7
Heritage site
National Park, Wild Life Sanctuary,
Eco Sensitive areas
None
Velavdar National Park (11.50 km)/East
8
The details are provided in Key plan at Figure 1.1.
Figure 3.1 : Google Image of study area (10 km)
g)
Heritage Site/Pilgrim Place: There is no heritage site located within 10 km radius of the
study area. There is one small Shiv Temple located in the mining lease area at north. As
per the site specific information, only one festival is celebrated in a year. There are no
regular or daily visitors. The photographs of the temple are enclosed at Annexure-4.
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3.4
The Shiv temple and its premises shall not be disturbed at all by mining or allied
activities. Maintenance of the Shiv temple and its premises shall be religiously
undertaken by the proponent.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The primary and secondary base line data of study area for this mine will give present
environment in core and buffer zone of proposed mine.
The environment impact assessment studies is conducted for the following to identify
impacts due to mining activity and are predicted through appropriate models /
methods for planning and designing environment protection and pollution mitigation
measures.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
3.5
Land Environment
Air Environment
Noise Environment
Water Environment
Soil Environment
Socio-economic Survey
Flora and Fauna
Human Settlement
BASELINE ENVIRONMENT QUALITY DATA
The baseline environmental quality data for various components of environment, viz. Air,
Noise, Water, Land and Socio-economic were generated during December 2014 to
February 2015 in the study area covering 10 km around the Dolomite Mine. Other
environmental data on flora and fauna, land-use pattern, forest etc were also generated
through field surveys and also collected from different State Govt. Departments.
3.6
METHODOLOGY
Appropriate methodologies have been followed in developing the EIA/ EMP report. The
methodology adopted for the study is outlined below:


Conducting surveys for knowledge of the study area;
Selecting sampling locations for conducting various environmental baseline studies;
The sampling locations have been selected on the basis of the following:





Predominant wind directions recorded by the CMS fixed at nearby village.
Existing topography;
Drainage pattern and location of existing surface water bodies like lakes/ponds,
rivers and streams;
Location of villages/towns/ sensitive areas, and;
Areas, which represent baseline conditions;
The field observations have been used to:



Assess the positive and negative impacts due to this project;
Suggest appropriate mitigation measures for negating the adverse environmental
impacts, if any, and;
Suggest post-project monitoring;
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3.7
LAND ENVIRONMENT
3.7.1
Land use of Study Area
The objectives of Land use studies are:
 To determine the present Land use pattern;
 To analyze the impacts on Land use due to the proposed project operations in the
study area; and
 To give recommendations for optimizing the future Land use pattern and associated
impacts.
The landuse pattern of the study area (10-km radius around the proposed mine site) has
been estimated by using satellite Imagery.
3.7.2
Remote Sensing Studies
The remote sensing studies in EIA are of great importance due to their capabilities in
analyzing the environmental problems which arise from number of developmental activities.
This technology has emerged as a powerful tool in providing reliable multispectral, multitemporal information on various natural resources in spatial format. It has an important role
in effective mapping and periodic monitoring of natural resources and environmental
processes.
With the rapid improvement in spatial and spectral resolution of data obtained in visible and
near infrared regions the need for assessment of land environment in different perspective is
addressed effectively.
Modifications of the land surface during urbanization can produce tremendous changes in
the pattern of vegetative cover, agriculture and water course. Changes in land cover and
vegetation can be an indication of environmental degradations/ alterations.
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Figure 3.2 : Satellite imagery of study area (10 km)
Figure 3.3 : Landuse /land cover interpretation from Satellite Image
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Landuse pattern in study area (10 km around the project site) has been given below in
Table 3.2.
TABLE – 3.2
LANDUSE PATTERN IN STUDY AREA
LanduseLandcover
Agriculture
Builtup
Canal
Industry
Marshy land
Mining
River
River Flood Plain
Wasteland
Waterbody
Total Area
3.8
3.8.1
Area (ha)
% to Total
20883.77
1113.721
197.1245
134.823
1045.309
12.0469
882.4621
420.9578
5939.253
829.5802
31459.05
66
4
1
0
3
0
3
1
19
3
100
AIR ENVIRONMENT
Meteorology
The methodology adopted for monitoring surface observations is as per the standard
norms laid down by Bureau of Indian Standards (IS - 8829) and Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD).
3.8.2 Methodology of Data Generation
The Central Monitoring Station (CMS) equipped with continuous monitoring
equipment was installed at site Patana Village at a height of about 10 m above ground
level to record wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity & rain
fall. The meteorological monitoring station was located in such a way that it is free from
any obstructions and as per the guidelines specified under IS - 8829.
The continuous recording meteorological instrument of Davis Instrument, Hayward,
California (Model No. - Vantage Pro2TM) has been used for recording the data of wind
speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity & rain fall. The accuracy of the
equipment is as given below in Table – 3.3.
TABLE – 3.3
ACCURACY OF METEOROLOGICAL EQUIPMENT
Sr. No.
Sensor
Accuracy
1.
Wind speed Sensor
± 1 m/s
2.
Wind direction Sensor
± 3 degrees
3.
Temperature Sensor
± 0.5 0C
Ten Minutes values of wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity and
rainfall were recorded continuously with monitoring equipment. All the sensors were
connected to the filter and then logged on to data logger. The readings were recorded in
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a memory module, which was attached to data logger. The memory module was down
loaded in computer through Weather Link software.
3.8.3 Observations
The observations for Wind speed, Wind direction, Temperature, Relative Humidity and
Rain fall were collected during period i.e. December 2014 to February 2015 The
observations are elaborated under following four headings i.e. wind speed & wind
direction, temperature & relative humidity and cloud cover-rain fall.
3.8.4 Wind Speed and Wind Direction
During the sampling period hourly wind speed and wind directions were recorded. The
results of wind speed and 16 wind directions are depicted in the Figure – 3.4 as wind
rose.
3.8.5
Findings
It has observed that about 3.0 % of total time, the wind was calm i.e. the speed was less
than 1 km/hr. The prevalent wind direction was from West (18%). Average wind speed
was 2.5 km/hr and most of the time wind speed was between 1.0 to 5.0 km/hr.
FIGURE – 3.4
WIND ROSE DIAGRAM FOR PERIOD DURING AAQ MONITORING
N
NW
N
8%
NE
15%
W
3%
E
S
N.T.S
E
Calm
18%
W
11%
8%
SE
SW
7%
16%
Calm
%
S
14%
1-5
6 - 10
11 - 15
16 - 20
Wind speed in Kmph
3.8.6
Climate
The climate of the area is tropical. The secondary data rainfall, temperature data has
been collected from IMD, Bhavnagar Station. The climate of this district is characterized
by a hot summer and general dryness except during the southwest monsoon season. The
cold season from December to February is followed by the hot season from March to
May. The period from June to September is the southwest monsoon season and October
and November form the post monsoon period. The normal annual rainfall in the district
is 1438.0 mm.
3.8.7
Rainfall
The normal annual rainfall in the district is 1438.0 mm. The rainfall during the
southwest monsoon season constitutes about 89% of the annual rainfall, July being the
rainiest month. The variation in the rainfall from year to year is not large. On an average
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there are 46 rainy days (i.e. days with rainfall of 2.5 mm or more) in a year in the
district. The heaviest rainfall in 24 hours recorded at any station in the district was
169.6 mm on 2nd July 1970.
3.8.8
Temperature :
The highest maximum temperature ever recorded at Bhavnagar was 47.4oC on 31st May
1988. The lowest minimum temperature ever recorded was 7.8oC on 8th December
1970.
3.8.9
Humidity:
Except during the southwest monsoon season when the humidity is
high (81-83%) the air is generally dry. The summer months are the driest, with the
relative humidity in the afternoons being about 51-53%.
3.8.10 Cloudiness
During the southwest monsoon season, the skies are heavily clouded or overcast. In
summer season and October skies are often moderately clouded in afternoons. In the
rest of the year clear or lightly clouded skies prevail.
3.8.11 Winds
Winds are generally light to moderate with some strengthening during the period May
to August. In the post-monsoon and cold seasons the winds generally blow from east or
northeast.
3.9
BASELINE AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STATUS
3.9.1 General
The fundamental requirement of “An Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) monitoring
programme” is collection of data that forms an accurate record of air quality. The
purpose of collection of baseline AAQ data is to know the present status of air
environment in and around the proposed mining lease area, so that impacts, if any, on
air environment could be evaluated after the starting of mining operations as post
project monitoring activity.
3.9.2 Location of Monitoring Stations
To assess the baseline ambient air quality, seven air quality monitoring locations were
selected on the basis of wind direction, topography, human settlement, individual
locations and other meteorological parameters in core and buffer zone area. One air
sampling station was identified in core zone and the remaining eight in the buffer zone.
The study area represents totally rural environment. Descriptive listing of the ambient
air quality monitoring stations is given in Table – 3.4 and shown in Figure – 3.5.
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TABLE – 3.4
DESCRIPTION OF AMBIENT AIR MONITORING STATIONS
Sr.
No.
Description of
monitored
stations
Sample
code
Distance from
Mine
Lease Direction
Boundary
Zone
Remark
1.
Project site
A-1
-
-
Core
Core zone
2.
Shiv temple
within ML area
A-2
-
-
Core
Core zone
3.
Panvi
A-3
1.5 km
NW
Buffer
4.
Patana
A-4
Upwind
direction
Downwind
direction /
5.
Keria
A-5
4.0 km
6.
Chakamapur
A-6
5.5 km
7.
Rajgadh
A-7
5.0 km
SE
5.0 km
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NW
SW
SE
Buffer
Buffer
Buffer
Buffer
Upwind
direction
Upwind
direction
Downwind
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FIGURE – 3.5
LOCATIONS OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS
72°00'
N
Kapriali
Rampura
Kh
al
kh
al
ia
Dantretia
Ri
ve
r
A-5
Keria
Jhmrala
Malpura
Lundhra
Panvi
A-3
Ratanvav
Salt
A-2 A-1
OO
A-4
TA Waste
VA
LI
Ri
ve
r
Patna
PatnaBhal
A-6
Chakampur
A-7
Rajgadh
Ujalvav
Rohisala
Bhamaria
Muldharai
22°00'
Jalalpur
Rangpur
INDEX
Bhornia
Moti Dharai
22°00'
Bhoipura
LOCATION OF QUARRY
RIVER / NALA
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ROAD
AIR MONITORING STATION
HABITATION
GRID
PREPARED BY - SRUSHTI SEWA , NAGPUR
5
0
5
10km.
POND
AIR MONITORING STATION
72°00'
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3.9.3
METHODOLOGY OF MONITORING
As per norms for Ambient air quality standards prescribed by Ministry of Environment
& Forest vide Notification No. “Schedule VII” of Rule 3(3B) of Environment
(Protection) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2009 from MoEF notification dated 16
November 2009, five air pollutants viz. PM10, PM2.5, Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of
Nitrogen (NOX), Carbon Monoxide (CO), were monitored. Hence these were included for
representing baseline status of ambient air quality within the study area. The parameter
wise methodology of ambient air quality monitoring has been presented and explained.
CALIBRATION
Monitoring instruments are calibrated by Envirotech Instruments Pvt.Ltd. once in a
year.
[i]
PM10 and PM2.5 : Sampling of PM10 and PM2.5 particulate matter have been
performed using High volume respirable dust sampler (RDS) APM 460BL and APM 550
attached with additional gaseous sampler APM 433 monitoring instrument
manufactured by M/s Envirotech Instruments Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi which is designed and
standardized as per USEPA norms. PM10 and PM2.5 particulate matter were collected by
two different instruments. PM10 particulate matter was collected on filter paper by high
volume respirable dust sampler (APM 460 BL) equipped with cyclone with size selective
inlet for PM10 and automatic volumetric flow control. Whereas, PM2.5 particulate matter
was collected on filter paper by filtration of aerodynamic sizes with a size cut by
impaction only on cyclone separator in APM 550 monitoring instrument. PM10 and PM2.5
have been estimated by Gravimetric Method (CPCB guidelines 2011).
[ii] SO2 And NOx : SO2 and NOx gases were chemically absorbed in suitable media. A
tapping is provided on the suction side of the blower to provide passage of air for
sampling through respective absorbing media through a set of impingers. For SO2 and
NOx sampling was drawn at a flow rate of 1.0 Liter Per Minute (LPM).
Colorimetric Improved West and Gaeke Method (CPCB 2011) has been adopted for
estimation of SO2. Colorimetric Jacob-Hochheiser Modified Method (CPCB 2011) has
been used for the estimation of NOX. Samples were analyzed as per the procedure
prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB 2011).
[iii] Carbon Monoxide (CO) : Samples for Carbon Monoxide (CO) were collected and
analyzed at site using Carbon Monoxide Detector tubes as per GCMS stipulated
procedure.
3.9.4
FREQUENCY FOR MONITORING
Ambient air quality (AAQ) samples were collected on basis of 24-hourly sampling and
twice a week at each site. The ambient air quality samples were collected for continuous
12-weeks beginning from December 2014 to February 2015
The samples were preserved and analyzed as per the standard methods recommended
by Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB
)2011 and Carbon Monoxide (CO) were monitored by randomly collecting the gas
through one hour sampling procedure.
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3.9.5
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
Ambient air samples were analyzed with gravimetric, colorimetric or atomic absorption
spectrophotometric (AAS) method as per standard methods specified by Central
Pollution Control Board (CPCB 2011).
The techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring and minimum detectable levels
are presented in Table – 3.5 & Table-3.6.
Table – 3.5
Ambient Air Pollutants And Their Standard Measurement Procedures
Particulars
Equipment
RSPM (PM10)
PM 2.5
Respirable dust PM2.5
sampler
Analyzer
SO2
Impingers
attached to HVS
NOX
Impingers
attached to HVS
Principle
Gravimetry
Gravimetry
Colorimetry
Colorimetry
Flow rate
0.8-1.2 m3/min
1 m3/hr
1.0 LPM
1.0 LPM
Sampling period
24 hrly
24 hrly
24 hrly
24 hrly
Analytical Method
Gravimetric
Gravimetric
Min. detection. limit
5 μg/m3
5 μg/m3
Improved West Jacobs
& Gaeke
Hochheiser
modified
4 μg/m3
6 μg/m3
Absorption
wavelength ( λ max)
Minimum
reportable value
-
-
560nm
550nm
10 μg/m3
10 μg/m3
08 μg/m3
10 μg/m3
&
TABLE – 3.6
Techniques & Instruments used For Monitoring Of Ambient Air Quality
Parameter
Technique
1.
PM10
APM 550 - Dust
(Gravimetric Method)
Sampler IS-5182
(part-IV)
5.0 μg/m3
2.
PM2.5
APM 550 - Dust
(Gravimetric Method)
Sampler IS-5182
(part-IV)
5.0 μg/m3
3.
Sulphur dioxide
APM 433 - Gaseous Sampler IS-5182
(Chemical Absorption)
(Part-II)
4.0 μg/m3
4.
Oxides of Nitrogen
APM 433 - Gaseous Sampler IS-5182
(Chemical Absorption)
(Part-VI)
6.0 μg/m3
5.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxides Detector Tubes
3.9.6
Technical
Protocol
Minimum
Detectable
Limit (μg)
Sr.
No.
DGMS
procedure
12.5 ppm
OBSERVATIONS: The results of Ambient Air Quality monitoring with regard to the
parameters are given below in tables from Table – 3.7 A to Table – 3.7 G. A
summarized report of Ambient Air Quality is given in Table – 3.8. The National
Ambient Air Quality Standards are given in Table – 3.9.
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Week
W-1
W-2
W-3
W-4
W-5
W-6
W-7
W-8
W-9
W-10
W-11
W-12
TABLE – 3.7A: AAQ OBSERVATIONS
A-1: PROJECT AREA
Date
PM10
PM2.5
SO2
3
3
μg/m
μg/m
μg/m3
10-Dec-14
80
28
14
11-Dec-14
82
23
13
16-Dec-14
75
30
13
17-Dec-14
79
32
10
23-Dec-14
86
30
13
24-Dec-14
63
31
14
30-Dec-14
79
21
16
31-Dec-14
67
21
10
5-Jan-15
82
24
15
6-Jan-15
63
20
16
11-Jan-15
85
28
10
12-Jan-15
83
25
16
19-Jan-15
76
21
13
20-Jan-15
63
30
10
26-Jan-15
82
25
15
27-Jan-15
73
28
13
2-Feb-15
81
26
15
3-Feb-15
66
27
15
8-Feb-15
72
23
10
9-Feb-15
82
28
11
14-Feb-15
63
21
16
16-Feb-15
78
31
12
23-Feb-15
80
24
15
24-Feb-15
66
22
12
AVG
MAX
MIN
75
86
63
45
26
32
20
13
16
10
NOx
μg/m3
17
16
15
17
17
16
15
15
18
17
15
17
13
16
17
16
17
19
15
14
15
17
15
17
16
19
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TABLE – 3.7B: AAQ OBSERVATIONS
A-2: SHIV TEMPLE
Week
W-1
W-2
W-3
W-4
W-5
W-6
W-7
W-8
W-9
W-10
W-11
W-12
Date
10-Dec-14
11-Dec-14
16-Dec-14
17-Dec-14
23-Dec-14
24-Dec-14
30-Dec-14
31-Dec-14
5-Jan-15
6-Jan-15
11-Jan-15
12-Jan-15
19-Jan-15
20-Jan-15
26-Jan-15
27-Jan-15
2-Feb-15
3-Feb-15
8-Feb-15
9-Feb-15
14-Feb-15
16-Feb-15
23-Feb-15
24-Feb-15
AVG
MAX
PM10
μg/m3
73
76
74
75
77
76
73
75
76
78
74
68
72
76
76
74
72
74
71
77
75
74
74
69
74
78
68
MIN
46
PM2.5
μg/m3
25
31
30
22
26
24
23
30
32
33
29
32
31
29
25
32
34
28
25
30
24
26
28
26
28
34
22
SO2
μg/m3
12
9
14
12
12
17
12
15
17
12
12
12
14
9
11
9
14
12
9
9
9
10
11
13
12
17
9
NOx
μg/m3
14
12
11
11
13
12
11
11
15
16
14
15
14
12
15
14
13
12
14
13
10
12
16
11
13
16
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TABLE – 3.7C: AAQ OBSERVATIONS
A-3 PANVI VILLAGE
Week
W-1
W-2
W-3
W-4
W-5
W-6
W-7
W-8
W-9
W-10
W-11
W-12
Date
10-Dec-14
11-Dec-14
16-Dec-14
17-Dec-14
23-Dec-14
24-Dec-14
30-Dec-14
31-Dec-14
5-Jan-15
6-Jan-15
11-Jan-15
12-Jan-15
19-Jan-15
20-Jan-15
26-Jan-15
27-Jan-15
2-Feb-15
3-Feb-15
8-Feb-15
9-Feb-15
14-Feb-15
16-Feb-15
23-Feb-15
24-Feb-15
AVG
MAX
MIN
PM10
PM2.5
3
μg/m μg/m3
67
23
59
29
26
69
22
72
62
32
76
26
29
78
31
71
33
69
31
74
32
59
32
72
23
66
22
61
59
29
64
30
69
32
77
27
75
23
61
24
68
32
75
27
71
31
79
21
69
28
79
33
59
21
47
SO2
μg/m3
11
14
13
17
11
11
18
16
16
14
13
12
14
19
15
19
13
14
19
15
19
18
13
12
15
19
11
NOx
μg/m3
15
18
21
15
17
20
19
21
16
18
20
18
21
19
22
21
21
19
20
21
17
21
20
20
19
22
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TABLE – 3.7D: AAQ OBSERVATIONS
A-4: PATANA VILLAGE
Week
W-1
W-2
W-3
W-4
W-5
W-6
W-7
W-8
W-9
W-10
W-11
W-12
Date
12-Dec-14
13-Dec-14
18-Dec-14
19-Dec-14
25-Dec-14
26-Dec-14
1-Jan-15
2-Jan-15
7-Jan-15
8-Jan-15
13-Jan-15
15-Jan-15
21-Jan-15
22-Jan-15
28-Jan-15
29-Jan-15
4-Feb-15
5-Feb-15
10-Feb-15
11-Feb-15
18-Feb-15
19-Feb-15
25-Feb-15
26-Feb-15
AVG
MAX
MIN
PM10
PM2.5
μg/m3 μg/m3
81
22
87
24
80
21
70
31
80
24
63
20
87
30
69
21
76
27
81
20
70
20
69
28
80
29
84
29
66
27
68
30
81
25
77
20
81
24
79
21
76
27
72
28
68
24
78
24
76
87
63
48
25
31
20
SO2
μg/m3
13
15
11
16
13
11
16
15
13
14
11
16
10
13
12
16
14
11
13
16
16
13
11
15
NOx
μg/m3
15
17
13
18
15
13
18
17
15
16
13
16
10
13
12
16
14
11
13
16
16
13
11
15
14
16
10
14
18
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TABLE – 3.7E: AAQ OBSERVATIONS
A-5: KERIA VILLAGE
Week
W-1
W-2
W-3
W-4
W-5
W-6
W-7
W-8
W-9
W-10
W-11
W-12
Date
12-Dec-14
13-Dec-14
18-Dec-14
19-Dec-14
25-Dec-14
26-Dec-14
1-Jan-15
2-Jan-15
7-Jan-15
8-Jan-15
13-Jan-15
15-Jan-15
21-Jan-15
22-Jan-15
28-Jan-15
29-Jan-15
4-Feb-15
5-Feb-15
10-Feb-15
11-Feb-15
18-Feb-15
19-Feb-15
25-Feb-15
26-Feb-15
AVG
MAX
MIN
PM10
PM2.5
μg/m3 μg/m3
60
27
66
28
71
24
66
24
64
25
70
25
57
28
56
21
68
22
56
25
73
21
69
27
66
27
70
25
78
28
63
23
61
21
64
22
74
20
63
28
74
25
73
29
69
21
67
21
67
24
78
29
56
20
49
SO2
μg/m3
10
9
12
11
10
13
14
12
10
12
11
9
10
10
12
10
10
11
12
10
10
NOx
μg/m3
11
10
13
12
11
14
15
13
11
13
12
10
11
11
13
9
12
12
13
15
11
10
10
11
11
14
9
9
11
12
12
15
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TABLE – 3.7F: AAQ OBSERVATIONS
A-6: CHAKAMPUR VILLAGE
Week
W-1
W-2
W-3
W-4
W-5
W-6
W-7
W-8
W-9
W-10
W-11
W-12
PM10
μg/m3
63
57
54
59
69
43
50
57
61
46
66
61
59
43
61
52
47
53
47
44
61
57
58
48
PM2.5
μg/m3
24
27
22
24
27
22
28
21
24
27
22
24
26
28
26
27
23
24
27
22
24
27
22
22
SO2
μg/m3
9
9
11
9
11
9
9
12
11
9
9
9
11
9
9
10
11
9
12
11
9
11
11
9
NOx
μg/m3
15
17
19
14
16
17
11
14
14
18
24
17
15
18
14
17
15
19
15
16
17
21
18
14
AVG
MAX
55
25
10
16
69
28
12
24
MIN
43
21
9
11
Date
14-Dec-14
15-Dec-14
20-Dec-14
22-Dec-14
27-Dec-14
29-Dec-14
3-Jan-15
4-Jan-15
9-Dec-15
10-Dec-15
16-Jan-15
17-Jan-15
23-Jan-15
24-Jan-15
30-Jan-15
31-Jan-15
6-Feb-15
7-Feb-15
12-Feb-15
13-Feb-15
20-Feb-15
21-Feb-15
27-Feb-15
28-Feb-15
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TABLE – 3.7G: AAQ OBSERVATIONS
A-7: RAJDADH VILLAGE
Week
W-1
W-2
W-3
W-4
W-5
W-6
W-7
W-8
W-9
W-10
W-11
W-12
Date
PM10
PM2.5
μg/m3 μg/m3
SO2
μg/m3
NOx
μg/m3
14-Dec-14
67
31
12
12
15-Dec-14
65
30
13
18
20-Dec-14
62
28
15
18
22-Dec-14
56
24
14
12
27-Dec-14
75
28
13
15
29-Dec-14
53
24
15
13
3-Jan-15
56
34
17
18
4-Jan-15
63
27
13
17
9-Dec-15
67
23
16
19
10-Dec-15
52
33
14
21
16-Jan-15
72
13
20
17-Jan-15
67
27
30
16
18
23-Jan-15
65
32
16
16
24-Jan-15
49
34
17
15
30-Jan-15
69
32
18
19
31-Jan-15
58
33
15
15
6-Feb-15
53
29
16
13
7-Feb-15
59
26
13
19
12-Feb-15
53
20
14
12
13-Feb-15
49
34
13
12
20-Feb-15
68
23
15
20
21-Feb-15
64
27
13
17
27-Feb-15
57
26
14
19
28-Feb-15
60
24
15
21
AVG
MAX
61
28
15
17
75
34
18
21
MIN
49
20
12
12
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TABLE – 3.8
SUMMARIZED REPORT OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
PM10
(µg/m3)
Average
Maximum
Minimum
A-1 : Project Area
PM2.5
SO2
3
(µg/m ) (µg/m3)
75
86
63
PM10
(µg/m3)
26
32
20
NOx
(µg/m3)
PM10
(µg/m3)
16
19
13
74
78
68
13
16
10
A-4 Patana Village
PM2.5
SO2
(µg/m3) (µg/m3)
NOx
(µg/m3)
PM10
(µg/m3)
A-2 : Shiv Temple
PM2.5
SO2
3
(µg/m ) (µg/m3)
28
34
22
12
17
9
A-5 Keria Village
PM2.5
SO2
(µg/m3) (µg/m3)
NOx
(µg/m3)
PM10
(µg/m3)
13
16
10
69
79
59
NOx
(µg/m3)
A-3 : Panvi Village
PM2.5
SO2
3
(µg/m ) (µg/m3)
28
33
21
15
19
11
NOx
(µg/m3)
19
22
15
A-6 Chakampur Village
PM10
PM2.5
SO2
NOx
(µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3)
Average
Maximum
76
25
14
14
67
24
11
12
55
25
10
16
87
31
16
18
78
29
14
15
69
28
12
24
Minimum
63
20
10
10
56
20
9
9
43
21
9
11
A-7 Rajdadh Village
PM10
PM2.5
SO2
NOx
(µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3) (µg/m3)
Average
Maximum
Minimum
61
75
49
28
34
20
15
18
12
17
21
12
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TABLE – 3.9
NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
CONCENTRATION IN AIR
TIME
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
INDUSTRIAL
AREAS, RESIDENTIAL SENSITIVE
RURAL
&
OTHER AREAS
AREAS
POLLUTANT
UNIT
PM10
µg/m3
Annual Average
24 hours
60.0
100.0
60.0
100.0
PM2.5
µg/m3
Annual Average
24 hours
40.0
60.0
40.0
60.0
µg/m3
Annual Average
24 hours
40.0
80.0
30.0
80.0
µg/m3
Annual Average
24 hours
50.0
80.0
20.0
80.0
Ozone (O3)
µg/m3
8 hours
1 hour
100.0
180.0
100.0
180.0
Lead (Pb)
µg/m3
Annual Average
24 hours
0.50
1.00
0.50
1.00
mg/m3
8 hours
24 hours
2.0
4.0
2.0
4.0
Ammonia (NH3)
µg/m3
Annual
24 hours
100.0
400.0
100.0
400.0
Benzene (C6H6)
µg/m3
Annual
5.0
5.0
Benzo(α)Pyrene
(BαP) –
ng/m3
Particulate
Phase
only
Annual
1.0
1.0
Aresnic (As)
ng/m3
Annual
6.0
6.0
Nickel (Ni)
ng/m3
Annual
20.0
20.0
Nitrogen
(NOx)
Dioxide
Sulphur
(SO2)
dioxide
Carbon
(CO)
monoxide
Refer : GSR 826(E) dated 16th Nov. 2009
3.9.7
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
On the basis of observations the parameter wise result of monitored parameters are
discussed below.
3.9.7.1
PM10 Particulate Matter (<10 μm)
Particle pollutants include dust, ash, soot, lint, smoke, pollen, spores, algal cells and
other suspended materials. Particulates are often the most visible form of air pollution
since they reduce visibility and leave dirty deposits on windows, painted surfaces and
textiles. PM10 is a measure of particles in the atmosphere with a diameter of less than
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10 μm or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers. PM10 is particulate matter with an
aerodynamic diameter of up to 10 μm, i.e. the fine and coarse particle fractions
combined.
The average PM10 at all air quality monitoring station A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7 are
75, 74, 69,76,67,55 & 61 µg/m3 respectively. All monitored stations have concentrations
well within limit.
3.9.7.2 PM2.5 Particulate Matter (<2.5 μm)
Particulate Matter-2.5 particles are air pollutants with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or
less, small enough to invade even the smallest airways. These particles generally come
from activities that burn fossil fuels, such as traffic, smelting, and metal processing.
PM2.5 particles are known to produce respiratory and cardiovascular illness.
The average PM2.5 at all air quality monitoring station A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A-7
are 26,28,28,25,24, 25&28 µg/m3 respectively. All monitored stations have
concentrations well within limit.
3.9.7.3
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
This gas originates from combustion of fossil fuels. SO2, SO3, H2SO4 vapour and sulphur
contribute to SO2 values and can cause health problems, corrosion and injury to
vegetations.
The maximum SO2 concentrations at all sampling stations A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A7 are 16,17,19,16,14,12 &18 µg/m3 respectively and these are even very less than
stipulated limit recommended for sensitive area as in NAAQ Standards from MoEF.
3.9.7.4
Oxides Of Nitrogen (NOX)
High temperature combustion as well as use of explosives produces oxides of nitrogen
which in turn result in photo-chemicals smog and contributes to vegetation damage and
acid rain.
The maximum NOx concentrations at all sampling stations A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, A7, are 19,16,22,18,15,24 & 21 µg/m3 respectively. Concentration of NOx at all sampling
stations are very less than stipulated limit recommended for sensitive area as in NAAQ
Standards from MoEF.
3.9.7.5
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Samples of air were collected and analyzed for CO content but CO concentration could
not be detected. Hence, the concentration of Carbon mono oxide was found below
detectable limit at all sampling stations.
Overall Ambient Air Quality of proposed project area and its buffer zone is good during
monitoring period and there are no any abnormal values recorded. Concentrations of all
monitored parameters are within stipulated standards from MoEF AAQ Standards.
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3.10
NOISE ENVIRONMENT
3.10.1 General
Noise is most often and mostly defined as unwanted sound. In an environment noise
affects the health or interferes with the work zone activities of the people if the noise
levels are more than the permissible levels. Considerable noise gets generated in any
industrial situation due to operation of equipment.
In the present case, the area is virgin village / revenue area and surface operations are
limited, although in the buffer zone commercial / industrial activities are going on. At
present, noise at area is produced due to multiple sources of commercial activities,
industrial activities and due to heavy movement of vehicles on the road.
3.10.2 Locations Of Noise Level Monitoring
The details of sampling stations for noise level measurement are provided in Table
3.10.
Noise levels have measured at hourly intervals at the stations N–1 to N-7 are described
at Table 3.11. Noise level measurement stations have shown in Figure – 3.6.
TABLE – 3.10
DETAILS OF SAMPLING STATIONS OF NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENT
N-1
Distance from
proposed Mine
Lease Area
-
N-2
-
-
Core
3.
Shiv temple within ML
area
Panvi
N-3
1.5 km
SW
Buffer
4.
Patana
N-4
5.0 km
SE
Buffer
5.
Keria
N-5
4.0 km
NW
Buffer
6.
7.
Chakamapur
N-6
5.5 km
SW
Buffer
Rajgadh
N-7
5.0 km
SE
Buffer
Sr.
No.
1.
2.
Description of Noise
Level monitoring
stations
Project site
Sample
code
Direction
Zone
-
Core
3.10.3 Method of Monitoring: Noise level monitoring was performed in 1st week of February
2015. Noise level monitoring was carried out continuously for 24-hours with one hour
interval starting at 0600 hrs to 0600 hrs next day. The noise levels were monitored on
working days only and Sundays and Public holidays were not monitored. During each
hour Leq were directly computed by the instrument based on the sound pressure levels.
Lday (Ld), Ldn values were computed using corresponding hourly Leq of day and night
respectively. Monitoring was carried out at ‘A’ response (slow mode) and at fast mode
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FIGURE – 3.6
FIGURE SHOWING LOCATIONS OF NOISE LEVEL MONITORING
72°00'
N
Kapriali
Rampura
Kh
al
kh
al
ia
Dantretia
Ri
ve
r
N-5
Keria
Jhmrala
Malpura
Lundhra
Panvi
N-3
Ratanvav
N-2
N-1
Salt
OO
N-4
TA Waste
VA
LI
Ri
ve
Patna r
PatnaBhal
N-6
Chakampur
N-7
Rajgadh
Ujalvav
Rohisala
Bhamaria
Muldharai
22°00'
Jalalpur
Rangpur
INDEX
Bhornia
Moti Dharai
22°00'
Bhoipura
LOCATION OF QUARRY
RIVER / NALA
ARO CHEM INDUSTRIES
VILLAGE :PATANA , TAHSIL :VALLABHIPUR , DIST :BHAVNAGAR,GUJARAT
ROAD
NOISE MONITORING STATION
HABITATION
GRID
PREPARED BY - SRUSHTI SEWA , NAGPUR
5
0
5
10km.
POND
NOISE MONITORING STATION
72°00'
3.10.4 Observations: The observations for noise level measurement had collected for
continuous 24-hours. Measured noise levels are given below in Table –3.12.
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TABLE – 3.11
MEASURED NOISE LEVELS AT MONITORED STATIONS
Noise Level in dB(A)
Stations
Time (Hrs)
N-1
N–2 N–3 N–4 N–5 N–6 N–7
600
60.4
51.7
55.6
53.3
57.2
55.2
54.2
700
60
49.7
53.4
54.8
55.2
58.7
53.9
800
61.8
50.2
55.9
58.5
58.2
54.6
59.4
900
59.2
52.4
54.6
60.3
61.4
55.4
61.2
1000
64.9
54.3
50.3
59.4
54.2
60.4
60.3
1100
55.7
55.4
52.7
52.2
52.4
62.8
52.2
1200
63.4
52.4
56.1
53.2
52.3
58.4
53.9
1300
59.3
53.3
60.5
50.3
56.8
56.4
51.2
Day
1400
67.3
49.6
51.4
52.3
58.2
55.7
62.3
Time
1500
65.3
55.2
58.7
53.4
57.4
58.6
54.3
1600
55.1
55.4
50.2
55.2
56.4
63.7
52.8
1700
68.3
54.4
51.2
59.4
55.3
62.5
60.3
1800
62.5
51.4
57.3
50.3
60.2
61.3
55.3
1900
54.3
49.9
55.2
55.4
56.1
59.9
56.3
2000
61.5
54.3
51.7
57.7
57.7
59.3
58.6
2100
57.5
49.7
55.2
59
51
57.3
52.3
2200
56.4
51.3
59.2
58.1
49.8
54.7
50.2
2300
58.3
48.7
55.7
55.3
52.3
49.2
55.3
2400
54.8
47.4
47.2
53.4
55.8
51.7
54.3
100
53.1
49.6
49.3
55.8
50.1
50.5
50.2
Night
200
56.3
46.3
51.7
50
54.4
48.4
52.8
Time
300
57.5
51.3
50.1
55.4
53.2
50.0
56.3
400
51.3
48.4
48.3
49.3
52.7
48.5
51.9
500
Range
56.5
51.368.3
49.3
46.355.4
49.7
47.260.5
50.3
49.360.3
50.1
49.861.4
52.7
48.463.7
52.2
50.262.3
3.10.5 Ambient Noise Level Standards
Ambient Air Quality standards in respect of noise have been notified by the Ministry of
Environment & Forests vide Gazette Notification Dated 26th December 1989. It is
based on a weighted equivalent noise level (Leq). National Ambient Noise Level
Standards are given below in Table – 3.12
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TABLE – 3.12
NATIONAL AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL STANDARDS
Area
Code
A
B
C
D
Category of Area
Industrial Area
Commercial Area
Residential Area
Silence Zone**
Limits in dB(A) Leq
Day time
Night time
75
70
65
55
55
45
50
40
** Silence zone is defined as area up to 100 meters around premises of hospitals,
educational institutions and courts. Use of vehicle horns, loud speakers and bursting
of crackers are banned in these zones.
3.10.6 Results And Discussion
3.11
Recorded Noise Levels in the proposed lease buffer zone are in the range of 46.3 to 63.7
dB (A) at all seven monitoring stations. Maximum levels of noise have recorded in day
hours which are natural as our most of activities have done in day hours.
WATER ENVIRONMENT
3.11.1 General
The purpose of this water quality monitoring is to ascertain the present quality of
natural water so that impacts, if any, on their quality parameters could be evaluated
after project operations begin. The water quality data have generated for month of
February-2015.
Understanding the water quality is important for assessing the existing water
environment and evaluates the expected impact due to the proposed project. In
preparation of this report, critical issues are identified to suggest appropriate mitigation
measures during operation phase of the quarry. The study of water environment aims
at;

Understand the baseline characteristics,

Identify water polluting sources;

Identify critical parameters of water characteristics and their origin;

Predict impact of the existing and the future relevant activities on water quality
3.11.2 Location of Sampling Stations: The water quality monitoring stations were selected to
represent the surface and ground water quality of water bodies in and around 10
kilometer Buffer Zone of proposed Mine Lease area. Sampling stations for water were
selected taking all water sources into account, as per MoEF&CC norms. The list of
surface and ground water sampling stations selected in 10 km buffer zone of proposed
Mine Lease area is presented in Table – 3.13 and in Figure – 3.7.
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TABLE – 3.13
DESCRIPTIVE LISTING OF GROUND WATER AND SURFACE WATER SAMPLING
STATIONS
Sr.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Description of the sampling
station
Mine lease Borewell
Panvi Village Borewell
Patana Village Borewell
Keria Village Borewell
Chakampur Village Borewell
Pond water at Panvi village
Pond water at Lundhara village
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Sample
code
Zone
GW-1
GW-2
GW-3
GW-4
GW-5
SW-1
SW-2
core
Buffer
Buffer
Buffer
Buffer
Buffer
Buffer
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Figure – 3.7
FIGURE SHOWING LOCATIONS OF SURFACE & GROUND WATER SAMPLING
72°00'
N
Kapriali
Rampura
Kh
al
kh
al
ia
Dantretia
Ri
ve
r
Jhmrala
GW-4
Lundhra
Keria
Ratanvav
SW-1
SW-2
GW-2
Malpura
GW-1
Panvi
GW-5
OO
TA Waste
VA
LI
Patna
Ri
ve
r
GW-3
PatnaBhal
Chakampur
Ujalvav
Rajgadh
Rohisala
Bhamaria
Totaniala
Muldharai
Jalalpur
22°00'
Salt
Rangpur
INDEX
Bhornia
Moti Dharai
22°00'
Bhoipura
LOCATION OF QUARRY
ARO CHEM INDUSTRIES
RIVER / NALA
VILLAGE :PATANA , TAHSIL :VALLABHIPUR , DIST :BHAVNAGAR,GUJARAT
GROUND WATER & SURFACE WATER
SAMPLING STATION
ROAD
HABITATION
PREPARED BY - SRUSHTI SEWA , NAGPUR
GRID
5
0
5
10km.
POND
SURFACE WATER SAMPLING STATION
GROUND WATER SAMPLING STATION
72°00'
3.11.3 Methodology For Sampling
The buffer zone monitoring locations were finalized based on the drainage of the area.
Following features were also given due consideration:
1. Toposheet maps to identify major water bodies;
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2. Location of quarry/residential areas, their water intake and effluent disposal
points;
3. Water sources both ground and surface water bodies like rivers
Sampling Procedure for Primary Data Collection: Ground and surface water sources
covering 10 km radial distance were examined for physico-chemical, trace metals and
microbiological parameters in order to assess the effect of industrial and other activities
on surface and ground water. Uniform protocol on water quality monitoring as specified
by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (2005) was followed for selection of
parameters. The samples were collected and analyzed as per the procedures specified in
“Standards Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste Water‟ published by
American Public Health Association (APHA) 22nd edition .
Samples for chemical analysis were collected in polyethylene carboys. Samples collected
for metal content were acidified with 1.0 ml HNO3. Bacteriological Samples were collected
in sterilized glass bottles. Selected physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters have
been analyzed for evaluating the existing base line water quality status in the study area.
Relevance of Parameters selected: The water quality and human health are closely
related. The drinking water quality causes 75% of diseases to the human beings. The
concentrations of the several inorganic and organic substances dissolved in water beyond
acceptable range may cause an adverse impact on human health.
Ground Water Monitoring: The groundwater contamination occurring due to either
natural causes or anthropogenic activities needs regular monitoring of water quality to
device ways and means to protect it. Groundwater Survey and Development Agency
(GSDA), Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and MPCB have conducted groundwater
quality monitoring programme in the various Districts of Gujarat state. It involves
identification of major pollutants and confirmation of suitability of groundwater for human
consumption (drinking purposes, etc).
Samples were collected in first week of February 2015 from all available water sources
in the study area. Grab samples of surface and ground water were collected. On spot
analysis was carried out for the parameters like pH, Temperature, Odour, Taste, DO etc.
3.11.4 Observations:
The characteristics of surface and ground water samples are presented in Table –
3.14.Desirable as well as permissible limits for each parameter prescribed by of Indian
Standard: BIS 10500–2012 and amendments thereof are also included in the below
tables.
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TABLE – 3.14
ANALYSIS REPORT OF GROUND WATER AND SURFACE WATER SAMPLES
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Parameters
GW 1
GW 2
GW 3
Mine lease
Borewell
Panvi
Borewell
Patana
Borewell
GW 4
GW 5
Keria
Chakampur
Borewell
Borewell
SW 1
SW 2
Panvi
Pond
Lundhara
Pond
pH
7.58
7.43
7.55
7.81
7.60
7.82
7.65
Colour (Apha)
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
<5
Odour
UO
UO
UO
UO
UO
UO
UO
Turbidity(NTU)
0.20
0.40
1.0
0.70
0.85
0.30
0.30
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l)
1058
988
921
980
1068
481
462
Electric Conductivity (ms/cm)
1.59
1.56
1.45
1.5
1.64
0.71
0.72
Oil & Grease (mg/l)
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
COD (mg/l)
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BOD (mg/l)
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
Phenolic compound (mg/l)
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
Total Alkalinity (mg/l)
110
44
61
89
75
73
120
Total Hardness (mg/l)
400
424
128
228
234
248
260
Calcium (mg/l)
87
155
45
88
91
82
99
Mgnesium (mg/l)
45
9
4
2
1
11
3
Chloride (mg/l)
535
526
445
436
502
185
168
Nitrate (mg/l)
8
6
12
19
6
1
3
Sulphate (mg/l)
24
30
46
62
76
48
12
Phosphate (mg/l)
0.6
0.4
0.3
0.1
0.3
0.3
0.2
Fluoride (mg/l)
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.4
0.4
Sodium (mg/l)
222
178
268
241
275
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Potassium (mg/l)
18
14
12
24
22
6
6
Iron (mg/l)
0.3
0.6
0.2
0.5
0.1
0.2
0.2
Manganese (mg/l)
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
Cyanide (mg/l)
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
Copper (mg/l)
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
Nikel (mg/l)
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
Lead (mg/l)
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
Zinc (mg/l)
0.1
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.2
0.2
Chromium (mg/l)
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
BDL
Note: UO- Unobjactable, BDL– Below Detectable Limit (i.e For COD<10 mg/lit, BOD < 5 mg/lit, Phenolic Compounds <
0.05 mg/lit, Manganese < 0.2 mg/lit, Cyanide < 0.02 mg/lit, Copper < 0.05 mg/lit, Nickel < 0.05mg/lit, Lead <0.02
mg/lit, Zinc < 0.05 mg/lit, Chromium < 0.02 mg/lit), Iron <0.1 mg/lit
*All in mg/lit except Temp., pH, Turbidity, colour, odour
3.11.5 Results And Discussion
The results of analysis are discussed under three headings namely Organoleptic,
Chemical and Health related parameters as per findings and its significance over
environment and human being. Water quality & certain common characteristics have
been described in following paragraphs.
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3.11.6 Organoleptic Parameter
(I)
Ambient Temperature
The ambient temperature of all surface water samples varied from 26.4-27.6ºC: while
for all ground water samples varied from 27.6 to 28.2. All values of ambient temperature
for all surface and ground water samples are representing a scenario, free of any
thermal discharge.
(II)
Colour, Odour And Taste
Presence of these parameters gives some hints regarding source of water sample. These
parameters are checked at site with help of relevant sense-organs.
Surface water samples and ground water samples are colorless in appearance.
All surface water samples and ground water samples collected for Odour test did not
have any objectionable odour. Any salty or metallic taste in water samples comes only if
salts or metals are present in high concentration. Here, all surface water samples and
ground water samples have agreeable taste.
(III)
Turbidity
Turbidity occurs due to presence of suspended matter or colour pigment in water
sample. High values of turbidity indicate abnormal activity in related area. Turbidity of
all surface & Ground water samples has ranged between 0.20 to 1 NTU. Turbidity values
for most of samples are less than acceptable limit (5.0 NTU) as prescribed in BIS
10500:2012 .
3.11.7 Chemical Parameters
(I)
pH Value
All five ground water samples have similar range of pH value like ground water samples.
High pH value is at times common in case of surface water, these waters have algal
growth. The pH values for all surface water samples are ranging between 7.6 to 7.8 pH,
whereas pH values for all ground water samples are ranging between 7.4 and 7.8 pH.
These values are within acceptable range of 6.5 to 8.5 as per BIS 10500:2012 standards
for drinking water.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
The Surface water samples and Ground water samples have BOD below detectable limit.
These results indicates that there is no organic pollution load.
(II)
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
All Surface water samples and ground water samples have COD below detectable limit
All water samples are indicating very low organic pollution load in terms of COD.
(III)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Both surface water samples have dissolved solids 481 462 mg/l respectivly which are
well below acceptable limit of 500 mg/l. All ground water samples have dissolved solids
ranging from 921 to 1068 mg/l which are above the acceptable value (500mg/l)as
prescribed in BIS 10500:2012 but are well within permissible limit (2000mg/l).
(IV)
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Chlorides
The chloride concentrations in all surface water samples have ranged between 168 to
185 mg/l and all ground water ranges from 502-535 mg/l these values are above
acceptable limit of 250 mg/l as prescribed in BIS 10500:2012.
(V)
Sulphates
The Sulphate concentrations for all surface water samples are ranging between 12 to 48
mg/l, and all ground water samples ranges from 24 to 76 mg/l these values are below
acceptable limit of 200 mg/l as prescribed in BIS 10500:2012.
(VI)
Total Hardness
All surface water samples have hardness in the range of 248 to 260 mg/l which are
above the acceptable limit of 200 mg/l and all ground water samples ranges from 128 to
424 mg/l which are above the acceptable limit but are within permissible limit
(600mg/l) as prescribed in BIS 10500:2012.
(VII)
Other Parameters
Presence of some parameters produces undesirable taste and objectionable odour in
water samples. Nevertheless, it is good that all surface water samples and all
groundwater samples are free from oil and grease, Phenolic compounds, and etc which
affect the taste and odour of water.
(VIII)
3.11.8 Health Related Parameters
Fluorides
All the surface water and ground water samples have fluoride content within the range
of 0.1-0.4 mg/l which are much lower than acceptable limit of 1.0 mg/l as per in BIS
10500:2012.
(I)
Iron
All surface water samples have iron content 0.2 and ground water samples have iron
content in range of 0.3 to 0.6 mg/l. Iron values in all water samples are slightly higher in
ground water samples than acceptable limit of 0.3 mg/l as per given in BIS
10500:2012.
(II)
Nitrate
In all surface water samples nitrate concentration within the range of 1- 3 mg/l while
in case of ground water samples, all samples were in the range of 6-19 mg/l which have
low nitrate concentrations and are much below the acceptable limit of 45 mg/l .
(III)
Heavy Metals
Heavy metals like Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Aluminium, Boron and other trace elements
in all water samples are either absent or wherever present, were below their respective
acceptable limits.
(IV)
Toxic heavy metals like Cadmium, Selenium, Lead, Arsenic, Hexavalent Chromium,
Mercury etc were either below their respective detectable levels or wherever present
were below or equal to the permissible limits.
Overall quality of water samples are showing that the water sources of the area
are not polluted except the surface water samples getting contamination from
surface run-off. All the water samples are indicating its characteristics within
limit as given in relevant Indian Standards.
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3.12
SOIL ENVIRONMENT
3.12.1 General
Soil samples were collected at selected locations in the study area to assess the existing
soil conditions around the proposed lease area. This will establish the baseline
characteristics and will facilitate identifying the incremental concentrations due to the
proposed project at a later stage. The baseline characteristics, which are analyzed now,
include the impact on soil due to all the miscellaneous activities and natural soil quality.
The soil quality data have generated for February 2015.
3.12.2 Location Of Sampling Sites
Overall, four sampling locations have been selected at proposed study area. The
locations of sampling station are given at Table – 3.15 and the locations of soil sampling
points have shown in Figure – 3.8.
Sr. No.
TABLE – 3.15
DETAILS OF SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS
Sampling Sites
Station Code
1.
Waste land near Mine lease
S–1
2.
Agricultural land in Keria Village
S–2
3.
Agricultural land in Panvi Village
S–3
4.
Agricultural land in Panvi Village
S–4
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Core
Buffe
r
Buffe
r
Buffe
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FIGURE – 3.8
FIGURE SHOWING LOCATIONS OF SOIL SAMPLING SITES
72°00'
N
Kapriali
Rampura
Kh
al
kh
al
ia
Dantretia
Ri
ve
r
Jhmrala
S-2
Malpura
Keria
Lundhra
S-3
Panvi
Ratanvav
Salt
S-1
OO
TA Waste
V
Patna ALI Ri
ve
r
PatnaBhal
Chakampur
S-4
Ujalvav
Rohisala
Bhamaria
Totaniala
22°00'
Rajgadh
Muldharai
Jalalpur
Rangpur
INDEX
Bhornia
Moti Dharai
22°00'
Bhoipura
LOCATION OF QUARRY
RIVER / NALA
ARO CHEM INDUSTRIES
VILLAGE :PATANA , TAHSIL :VALLABHIPUR , DIST :BHAVNAGAR,GUJARAT
ROAD
SOIL SAMPLING STATION
HABITATION
GRID
PREPARED BY - SRUSHTI SEWA , NAGPUR
5
0
5
10km.
POND
SOIL SAMPLING STATION
72°00'
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3.12.3 Methodology of Sampling
Samples were collected in first week of February 2015 from all the sources. Total four
samples from four different locations of three different depths viz. 0-30, 30-60 and 6090 cm below the surface and homogenized from each. This method is in line with IS:
2720 & Methods of Soil Analysis, Part-1, 2nd edition, 1986 (American Society for
Agronomy and Soil Science of America). Samples were collected from two different
types’ i. e. agriculture land and waste land. The soil samples were collected and
analyses once during study period.
3.12.4 Methodology of Analysis
The homogenized samples were analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics. The
samples have been analyzed as per the established scientific methods for physicochemical parameters. The parameters and relevant standard methods have described in
Table – 3.16.The manual on soil testing in India,Dept. of Agricultue and
Cooperation,Ministry of Agriculture,Gol.(Jan 2011) has also been referred.
TABLE – 3.16
ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR SOIL ANALYSIS
Parameters
Particle size
distribution
Natural Moisture
Method
(Indian
Standard)
Method
(ASTM number)
IS 2720
Sieve analysis (D 422 – 63)
IS 2720
Texture Classification
IS 2720
Infiltration rate
IS 2720
Chart
developed
Administration
Infiltrometers
Liquid Limit
IS 2720
-
Plastic Limit
IS 2720
-
Bulk density
IS 2720
Sand replacement, core cutter
Porosity
IS 2720
Void ratio
pH
IS 2720
Electrical conductivity
IS 2720
Nitrogen
IS 2720
Phosphorous
IS 2720
pH meter (D 1293 – 84)
Conductivity meter
(D 1125 – 82)
Kjeldahl distillation
(D 3590 – 84)
Molybdenum blue, colorimetric (D 515 – 82)
Potassium
IS 2720
Flame Photometer (D 1428 – 82)
by
Public
Roads
3.12.5 Standard Soil Classification
Standard soil classification regarding agriculture, in view of its test parameters, is
detailed below in Table – 3.17. The use of soil for agriculture or for other use may be
decided on basis of soil characteristics.
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TABLE – 3.17
STANDARD SOIL CLASSIFICATION
SR.
NO.
TEST
PARAMETERS
CLASSIFICATION
1.
pH
< 4.50 extremely acidic
4.51-5.00 very strongly acidic
5.01-5.50 strongly acidic
5.51-6.00 moderately acidic
6.01-6.50 slightly acidic
6.51-7.30 neutral
2.
Salinity
Electrical
Conductivity
(mmhos/cm)
(1mmhos/cm
640 ppm)
7.31-7.80 slightly alkaline
7.81-8.50 moderately alkaline
8.51-9.0 strongly alkaline
> 9.0 very strongly alkaline
(* tolerable to crops)
or
upto 1.00 average
1.01-2.00 harmful to germination
2.01-3.00 harmful to crops
= > 3.00 sensitive to salts
upto 0.30 very less
Organic
Carbon 0.31-0.40 less
0.81-1.00 sufficient
3.
(%)
0.41-0.50 medium
> 1.0 more than sufficient
0.51-0.80 on an average sufficient
upto 50 very less
151-300 better
4.
Nitrogen (kg/ha)
51-100 less
> 300 sufficient
101-150 good
upto 15 very less
51-65 on an average sufficient
Phosphorous
5.
16-30 less
65-80 sufficient
(kg/ha)
31-50 medium
> 80 more than sufficient
0 very less
241-300 average
6.
Potassium (kg/ha) 120-180 less
301-360 better
181-240 medium
> 360 more than sufficient
Source: Hand book of Agriculture ICAR (Indian Council of Agriculture Research)
3.12.6 OBSERVATIONS:
The summary of physico-chemical characteristics of soil samples have reported in Table –3.18 .
TABLE – 3.18
SUMMARY OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SOIL SAMPLES
ParaMetric tonnesers
Bulk Density, gm/cm3
S1
1.68
S2
1.71
S3
1.12
S4
1.72
(a) Sand, %
(b) Silt, %
(c) Clay, %
pH (5% sol)
EC(5% Leachate), mS/cm
Chloride as Cl, mg/kg
TKN,mg/kg
Sulphate as SO4, mg/kg
Phosphorous as P, mg/kg
21
18
61
8.2
1.92
246
224
735
570
26
23
51
7.9
1.78
156
296
455
145
23
21
44
7.8
1.66
120
194
425
248
24
20
56
7.6
1.77
198
264
460
365
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ParaMetric tonnesers
Sodium as Na, mg/kg
Potassium as K, mg/kg
Calcium as Ca2, mg/kg
Magnesium as Mg2, mg/kg
Iron as Fe+3, mg/kg
Total Organic Matter (LOI), %
S1
231
122
1548
608
6.5
0.8
S2
788
1.5
1736
554
7.3
0.5
S3
1800
168
1268
855
8.9
0.3
S4
699
1.8
1632
728
9.6
0.4
3.12.7 Results And Discussion
The observations of soil characteristics are discussed parameter wise below;
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
Colour of soil samples from agriculture land and waste land are blackish to
brown in colour.
The bulk density of soil samples from agriculture land are in the range of 1.12
to 1.72 g/cc and of waste land is 1.68 g/cc.
Soil samples from agriculture land have pH values between 7.6 to 7.9 and
sample from waste land have 8.2 pH value. The pH values are indicating nature
of soil samples is moderately alkaline.
Soil samples from agriculture land have conductivities between 1.66 to 1.78
mmhos/cm however conductivity of soil sample from waste land have 1.92
mmhos/cm.
Soil samples from agriculture land have Organic Matter between 0.3 to 0.5 %
and for waste land sample have 0.8 % Organic Matter. These values represent
sufficient fertility of soils.
Soil samples from agriculture land have concentration of Available Nitrogen
values ranged between 194 to 296 kg/ha and sample of waste land have 224
kg/ha Available Nitrogen value.
Soil sample from agriculture land have concentration of Available
Phosphorous values ranged between 145 to 365 kg/ha and soil samples from
waste land have 570 kg/ha.
Soil sample from agriculture land have concentration of Available Potassium
values range between 0.5 to 168 kg/ha, whereas sample from waste lands
having concentration of Available Potassium 122 kg/ha.
Characteristic of waste land soil is a little deficient in nutrients concentration.
Whereas, all three agricultural land soils are moderately suitable for
cultivation of climatic crops and have good fertility.
3.13 SOCIO –ECONOMIC SURVEY
3.13.1 Methodology
Socio-economic survey has been conducted in all the villages identified in the study area.
Survey was carried by using probability census method. The unit of population like, literate,
illiterate employed, unemployed, males and females were included in the survey. The survey
was conducted with the help of pre designed set of interview schedule to assess opinion of
the population regarding the project and to know their expectations. Based on primary and
secondary data available with various Govt. Departments, like census data, PHC records,
literatures, and published information analysis has been done. Probability sampling methods
has been used for sample collection during survey.
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3.13.2 Demographic Structure
Growth and the development of any region often depend on introducing in a planned
way urban and industrial activities. But the interior rural regions like the Patana
situated in backward area, where people subsist on agricultural and allied economy.
Industrial activities have not always opened up new avenues of livelihood pattern for
the people living in the area.
3.13.3 Human settlement and demography:
Demographic characteristics of the study area are represented by a number of criteria,
namely population composition, sex ratio, family structure, and age distribution pattern.
Attempt has been made to compare the demographic features between the census data
whenever corresponding data are available. The area selected for the study constitutes
27 inhabited villages. The village size as estimated from the number of inhabitants as
per the census indicated that 6 villages fall within 1-500 population size, while majority
of the villages i.e. 4 village fall in range of 501-1000 population size, only 13 villages fall
in range of 1001-2000 population size and 3 villages having population more than 2000.
Village Pipal with population of 73 is the least populated village while Patana with
population 5387 is the most populated town.
3.13.4 Socio Economic Characteristics of The Area
Community Profile: The population is
distributed among 7536 households in the
study area. The 27 inhabited villages have a
population of 38914 comprising of 19975 males
and 18939 females. As may be observed from
the graph below the composition of the society
as far as males and their counterparts female is
concerned indicates healthy distribution.
SEX COMPOSITION IN STUDY AREA
(%)
48.67
MALE
51.33
FEMALE
3.13.5 The number of females per
1000 males is 949 when compared
with the figures of the Gujarat State 919
and for the nation 933 the study area
found to be greater than State as well as
national figures indicating an equally
composite society of male and female.
SEX RATIO COMPARISION
949
950
933
940
930
919
920
910
900
STUDY AREA
Gujarat
SC, ST & OTHER POPULATION
COMPARISION (%)
94.23
INDIA
5.61
0.16
3.13.6 The scheduled caste population of the
study area on percentage basis is
5.61 % of the
total population and scheduled tribe population is
0.16%. Comparison with the State level figures
indicates percentage of SC as well as ST population
in study area is more than that of State level. The
distribution as depicted in the graph.
3.13.7 Socio-Religious Groups: In the project area,
the predominant community is of Hindus. The
community is divided into several castes and sub-castes. They are engaged in
SC
ST
Other
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agriculture, animal husbandry, weaving and craft-related activities. Some of them sell
vegetables and work as labourers. They share similar kind of interdependency, kinship
relation and strong identity with the all community. There is communal harmony in the
region.
%
3.13.8 Literacy: The overall literacy in
COMPARISON OF LITERACY
the 27villages of the study area
100
was 73.41%. The male literacy in
83.68 85.75
the study area was 83.68% as
80
69.68
62.65
compared with State was 85.75%
60
in this period, and the female
literacy was 62.65% while it was
40
69.68% for the State. The
graphical representation below
20
illustrates comparative literacy of
the study area and Gujarat. It may
0
be noted that percentage of
Male
Female
Study area
Gujarat
literacy of study area was less
than as compared with State in both male and female.
3.13.9 Vocation-wise distribution of the population based on census data of the study area
is graphically represented below indicate that about 5.91% non working population is
dependent on 41.96 % working population.
1.
Profession
Total Main Workers
Percentage
35.34
* Cultivators
(22.86)
* Agricultural Labour
(40.89)
* House Hold industry
(1.53)
* Other Workers
(34.71)
2.
Marginal Workers
6.62
3.
Non-Workers
5.91
As may be seen from these
data, the percentage of
5.91
main workers in the study
area was 35.34, in 2011.
6.62
The
percentage
of
35.34
cultivators was 22.86% in
area. On the other hand,
percentage of agricultural
laborers was 40.89% and
34.71%
people
were
engaged in other activities.
Main Workers
Marginal wokers
Non-Workers
The
percentage
of
household industries was lowest 1.53% in the study area. The marginal workers in the
study area were 6.62%. The non-workers were 5.91% in study area; it shows that
dependency of non working population on the working population in the area is less
that of corresponding working population.
VOCATIONAL PATTERN OF THE STUDY AREA (%)
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Since agriculture is the main activity in the project area, a large number of poor and land
less people work as agricultural laborers and live on subsistence level. The marginal
and small farmers are likely to get non-farm employment, which provide low income.
Although they are above poverty line, at times they find in difficult to make both ends
meet. Many of them take loans for consumption purposes and are in perpetual
indebtedness.
TABLE-3.19
VILLAGE WISE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA WITHIN STUDY AREA
S.
No.
VILLAGE
NAME
Tahsil
1
2
3
Zamrala
Ratanvav
Keriya
No.1
Chakampar
Rohishala
Malpara
Lundhara
Panvi
Patana
Ujalvav
Moti
Dharai
Bhoraniya
Mul Dharai
Rangpur
Jalalpar
Totaniyala
Pipal
Pipariya
Bhojpara
Italiya
Ratanpur
(Ga)
Mevasa
Shahpur
Kala Talav
Velavadar
Rajgadh
Rampar
Total
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
NO OF
POPULATION
SC
ST
LITERATES
HOUSEHOLDS
TOTAL
M
F
M
F
M
F
M
F
Botad
Botad
Botad
718
379
266
3769
1876
1354
1944
949
701
1825
927
653
51
44
42
41
35
44
0
0
0
0
0
0
1436
699
558
1012
455
407
Botad
Botad
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
216
854
280
365
354
1033
11
160
989
4207
1538
1976
1878
5387
73
843
502
2153
783
1004
955
2785
36
436
487
2054
755
972
923
2602
37
407
15
168
7
120
98
52
0
14
13
158
5
123
91
52
0
11
0
18
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
15
1
0
0
2
0
0
403
1481
506
719
685
1994
16
328
250
1131
372
491
489
1444
7
261
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
50
277
96
139
293
73
169
116
97
293
242
1231
432
817
1636
384
917
545
489
1509
124
619
229
424
853
201
460
263
247
780
118
612
203
393
783
183
457
282
242
729
5
57
29
27
62
8
6
76
81
22
6
46
25
34
65
11
3
82
77
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
87
441
185
294
682
130
307
217
192
560
68
309
125
206
576
68
208
176
123
391
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar
168
220
313
107
233
256
7536
1065
1002
1483
466
1302
1504
38914
554
503
761
238
690
781
19975
511
499
722
228
612
723
18939
2
48
48
0
23
10
1115
1
56
35
0
27
7
1068
0
0
6
0
2
0
30
0
0
14
0
1
0
33
399
311
567
180
491
571
14439
244
232
391
115
358
403
10312
Source – Census Data
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TABLE-3.20 VILLAGE WISE VOCATIONAL DATA WITHIN STUDY AREA
Sr.
No.
VILLAGE
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Zamrala
Ratanvav
Keriya No.1
Chakampar
Rohishala
Malpara
Lundhara
Panvi
Patana
Ujalvav
Moti Dharai
Bhoraniya
Mul Dharai
Rangpur
Jalalpar
Totaniyala
Pipal
Pipariya
Bhojpara
Italiya
Ratanpur (Ga)
Mevasa
Shahpur
Kala Talav
Velavadar
Rajgadh
Rampar
Total
Tahsil
Botad
Botad
Botad
Botad
Botad
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Vallabhipur
Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar
TOTAL
WORKERS
M
F
1124
665
605
232
373
230
283
135
1232
389
455
279
587
211
483
102
1650
765
22
5
246
132
69
14
343
72
152
109
244
212
547
446
118
58
291
48
149
76
147
4
421
98
360
32
279
10
458
223
122
4
361
214
393
51
11514 4816
Main
Workers
M
F
1074
207
593
192
362
68
222
22
1187
261
430
31
574
181
459
90
1555
658
22
5
244
131
69
14
341
61
151
108
243
202
475
103
116
49
239
34
149
76
144
4
415
95
356
31
277
10
387
30
121
2
346
189
324
24
10875 2878
CULTIVATORS
M
346
105
166
56
324
107
52
148
312
1
63
36
125
71
31
158
26
52
42
50
85
98
99
145
53
76
69
2896
F
7
6
6
0
22
12
4
3
98
1
3
2
11
3
0
19
6
0
2
1
4
6
0
0
0
31
1
248
AGRICULURE
LABOURS
M
F
466
181
303
168
42
1
8
5
334
198
129
5
228
86
213
71
500
360
0
0
64
91
9
5
104
32
61
97
179
197
101
58
50
40
39
17
72
71
52
2
175
77
70
19
96
4
121
19
21
1
105
115
143
19
3685
1939
HH
INDUSTRY
M
F
10
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
83
4
0
0
3
0
0
0
39 20
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
1
0
0
0
0
8
1
0
0
0
0
9
0
177 34
OTHER
WORKERS
M
F
252
19
183
15
154
61
158
17
446
37
194
14
291
91
98
16
704 180
21
4
117
37
24
7
112
13
19
8
33
5
216
26
31
3
148
17
35
3
42
1
141
13
188
6
82
6
113
10
47
1
165
43
103
4
4117 657
MARGINAL
WORKERS
M
F
50
458
12
40
11
162
61
113
45
128
25
248
13
30
24
12
95
107
0
0
2
1
0
0
2
11
1
1
1
10
72
343
2
9
52
14
0
0
3
0
6
3
4
1
2
0
71
193
1
2
15
25
69
27
639 1938
NON
WORKERS
M
F
24
371
11
40
10
162
59
97
42
126
25
248
13
30
24
11
91
105
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
11
0
1
1
10
49
306
2
7
31
8
0
0
2
0
5
2
2
1
2
0
71
193
1
2
6
13
66
14
540 1758
Source - Census Data
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3.13.10 Energy Consumption Pattern
The quantity of the fuel requirement for cooking depends on various factors such as no. of
persons in the family, food habits, income of the family & Cost of fuel. The fuel that is being
used by villagers is fire wood, cow dung cakes (Goari), Kerosene, LPG gas. The supply of
kerosene is controlled by government and supplied through fair price shops approved by
government. As a result most of the villages used more than one type of cooking fuel.
3.13.11 Health Status
The morbidity pattern in the study area collected from Primary Health Centre (PHC) of the
area indicates Fever, diarrhea, gastritis, malaria and skin diseases are common diseases.
During discussions with Medical officer of PHC he pointed out that common fever, diarrhea
and respiratory disorders are due to seasonal changes. Ring worm infestations are mostly
reported among the patients. The main cause of infestation is the contaminated use of water
and lack of cleanliness.
3.13.12 Economic Resource Base
Agriculture is the basic profession in the study area and plays an important role in economy.
Agriculture production has been lowered down due to insufficient facility and poor resources
of irrigation. The impact of poor resources and land is generally on the food production and it
leads to insufficient income generation, migration, indebtness, and people work as a labour in
nearby industry. To develop their economic strength villagers prefer construction related
work, fishery, dairy and other live stock related activity. The agricultural land is not that
much productive hence the yield is not satisfactory therefore local people have developed
and adopted other skills to earn money for their daily requirement. Youth of the project area
are literate and have the capacity to grasp any occupation, hence project area has a potential
to develop their economy.
3.13.13 Awareness and Opinion about the Project
 The respondents from almost all the villages are aware about the project activity.
 The respondents have very good opinion about the project and they opined that due to
project activity, economy of the villages will improve.
 The respondents from the nearby villages have shown favorable opinion about activity
as it may lead to increase in infrastructural facilities, job opportunities and business
opportunities, but at the same time people are worried about the likely increase in
environmental pollution in the region.
 Respondent have suggest minimizing the environmental pollution during and after
project activity.
 The project affected population expects permanent jobs in the projects.
 The educated youths opined that the management should give preference to them/local
people for employment as per their educational qualifications.
3.14
FLORA & FAUNA STUDIES
The Flora & Fauna Study has been conducted in area covering a radial distance of 15
kms.. It has been observed that there are no endangered and endemic species in the
study area and the authenticated list of Flora & Fauna existing in the study area shall be
furnished in the Final EIA/EMP report for this Project. Further this being an opencast
mine, it is anticipated that there will be no impact on the existing Flora & Fauna of the
region.
The flora and Fauna are the integral parts of the ecosystem. Therefore, their studies are
important to know the ecological impact due to anthropogenic activities.
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3.14.1 Flora:The study was carried out in the month of February 2015. The study comprised of
DolomiteMine. The Flora comprised of 64 species including 28 trees, 8 shrubs, 24 herbs,
1 creeper and 3 grasses. Common trees in this area are Acacia nilotica, Ziziphus jujuba,
Acacia leucophloea, Azadirachta indica, Butea monosperma, Leucaena leucocephala
Diospyros melanoxylon and Prosopis chilensis. The common shrubs are Ipomoea carnea,
Gymnosporia montana, Lantana camara and Calotropis gigantea.
Common herbs in the area are Achyrathes aspera, Xanthium strumarium, Alternanthera
sessilis, Tridax procumbens, Cassia tora, Hyptis suaveolens and Tephrosia purpurea.
Plantation trees and shrubs include Terminalia catapa, Ziziphus jujuba, Azadirachta
indica, Senna siamea, Leucaena leucocephala, Tectona grandis, Acacia nilotica, Annona
squamosa, Pongamia pinnata and Calotropis gigantea. The list of flora is presented in
Table 3.22. Any endemic, rare or endangered plant was not found in this area.
3.14.2 Fauna:Inquiries were made with local villagers in adjoining area about the availability or
sighing of the wildlife fauna. The birds were observed by the team during study period.
Based on this, the list is prepared and presented in Table 3.23. The fauna consist of 21
species including 7 mammals, 12 birds and 2 reptiles. No any rare or endangered faunal
species was found during the survey. No wildlife sanctuary or national park is present in
this area.
Table -3.21
LIST OF THE FLORA IN STUDY AREA
Sr. No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Scientific Name
Common name
Psilostachyaseriea
Lanneacoromandelica
Mangiferaindica
Calotropisprocera
Neriumindicum
Rauvolfiatetrafylla
Tabernaemontanacoronaria
Vernoniaanthelmintica
Millingtoniahortensis
Bombaxceiba
Casuarinaequisetifolia
Garciniaxanthochymus
Anogeissuslatifolia
Terminaliaarjuna
Terminaliabellerica
Terminaliacatappa
Terminaliatomentosa
Terminaliapaniculata
Cyperusesculentus
Diospyroschloroxylon
Diospyrosmelanoxylum
Ricinuscommunis
Acacia auriculiformis
Acacia catechu
Acacia nilotica
……
Wodier
Aam
Ak
Kaner
Bara Chand
Tagar
Kaliziri
Akashneem
Silk cotton
Saru
Bottle brush
Axle wood
Arjun
Behda
Deshibadam
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Flowering murdah
Yellow nutsedge
Ninai
Tendu
Eranda
Australian acacia
Khair
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Sr. No.
Scientific Name
Common name
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27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
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53.
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Albizialebbeck
Bauhinia tomentosa
Cassia fistula
Cassia siamea
Dalbergialatifolia
Dalbergiasissoo
Delonixelata
Desmodiumheterocarpum
Ougeiniadalbergioides
Pithecellobiumsaman
Pongamiapinnata
Prosopisjuliflora
Pterocarpusmarsupium
Saracaindica
Tamarindusindica
Vitexnegundo
Parkinsoniaaculeata
Lagerstroemia parviflora
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Hibiscus schizopetalus
Thespesiapopulnea
Azadirachtaindica
Mimosa hamata
Pithacellobiumdulce
Artocarpusheterophyllus
Ficusbengalensis
Ficusreligiosa
Moringaoleifera
Eucalyptus
Syzygiumcumini
Boerhaviadiffusa
Bougainvillea glabra
Oxalis corniculata
Emblicaofficinalis
Bambusaarundinaceae
Dendrocalamusstrictus
Zizyphusmauritiana
Adina cordifolia
Mitragynaparvifolia
Madhucaindica
Linderniahyssopioides
Ailanthus excels
Physalislongifolia
Tamarixtroupii
Typhaangustata
Gmelinaarborea
Tectonagrandis
Borassus sp.
74.
Phoenix sp.
Shirish
Kachnar
Amaltash
Karamala
Paharisheesham
Sheesham
Gamhar
……
Tiwas
Raintree
Kanji
Vilayati Babul
Indian Kino Tree
Asoka
Imli
Shivarii
Keerar
Dhuara
Lalambadi
Jaswand
Jaswand
Neem
……
JangliJilebi
Jacktree
Bargad
Peepal
Shevga
Nilgiri
Jamun
Lalsata
Bougainvillea
Nalvari
Amla
Bamboo
Bans
Ber
Haldu
Phaldu
Mahua
……
Ajan
……
Jhavnujhada
Patera
Shivan
Sagwan
Tad/ Asian Palmyra
palm
Khajoori/Date Palm
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TABLE- 3.22
LIST OF THE FAUNA IN STUDY AREA
Sr.
Common name
No.
Reptiles
1. Common cobra
2. Common Krait
3. Land monitor
4. Python
5. Russell’s viper
6. Saw scaled viper
7. Garden lizard
8. Rat snake
9. Indian chameleon
10. House gecko
Aves:
11. Cattle egret
12. Common crane
13. Common peafowl
14. Crow pheasant
15. House Sparrow
16. Gold backed woodpecker
17. Green pigeon
18. Grey partridge
19. Hoopoo
20. Indian myna
21. Jungle bush quail
22. Jungle crow
23. Red vented bulbul
24. Red wattled lapwing
25. Small Green Bee-eater
26. Spotted dove
27. Spotted owlet
28. Jungle owlet
29. Large egret
30. Little egret
31. Pond heron
32. Whitenecked Stork
33. Black ibis
34. Common babbler
35. Marsh harrier
36. Pied crested cuckoo
37. Sugari/Tailor Bird
38. Vulture
39. Samadi
40. Duck
Mammals:
41. Barking deer
42. Langur
43. Hyaena
44. Jackal
45. Panther
46. Porcupine
Scientific name
Family
Najanaja
Bungaruscaeruleus
Varanusalbigularis
Python molurusbivittatus
Daboiarusselii
Echiscarinatus
Calotesversicolor
Zamenislongissimus
Chameleon zeylanicus
Hemidactylusfrenatus
Elapidae
Elapidae
Varanidae
Pythonidae
Viperidae
Viperidae
Agamidae
Colubridae
Chamaeleonidae
Gekkonidae
Bubulcus ibis
GruidaeGruiformes
Pavocristatus
Centropussinensis
Passer domesticus
Brachypternusaurantius
Treronphoenicoptera
Perdixperdix
Upupaepops
Acridotherestristis
Perdiculaasiatica
Corvusmacrorhynchos
Red wattled lapwing
VanellusIndicus
Meropsorientalis
Streptopeliachinensis
Athenebrama
Glaucidiumradiatum
Ardea Alba
Egrettagarzetta
Ardeolagrayii
Ciconiaepiscopus
Pseudibispapillosa
Turdoidescaudata
Circus aeruginosus
Clamatorjacobinus
Ortotomussutorius
DiurnilisNeophron
Milvusmigrans
AnatidaeAnseriformes
Ardeidae
-Phasianidae
Cuculidae
Passeridae
Picidae
Columbidae
Phasianidae
Upupidae
Sturnidae
Phasianidae
Corvidae
Pycnonotidae
Charadriidae
Meropidae
Corvidae
Strigidae
Strigidae
Ardeidae
Ardeidae
Ardeidae
Ciconiidae
Threskiornithidae
Timaliidae
Accipitridae
Cuculidae
Sylviidae
Accipitridae.
Accipitridae.
Anatidae
Muntiacus
Semnopithecus entellus
Hyaenidae
Canisaureus
PantheraPardus
Hystrixindicus
Cervidae
Cercopithecidae
Hyaenidae
Canidae
Felidae
Hystricidae
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47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
Sambar
Wild Boar
Wild dog
Fox
Bonnet macaque
Common Mongoose
Squirrel
Rat
Indian hare
Indian bush rat
Indian field mouse
Rusa unicolor
Sus scrofa
Lycaonpictus
Vulpesvulpes
Macacaradiata
Herpestesedwardsii
RodentiaSciurus
Rattus
Lepusnigricollis
Golundaellioti
Musbooduga
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Cervidae
Suidae
Canidae
Canidae
Cercopithecidae
Herpestinae
Sciuridae
Muridae
Leporidae
Muridae
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CHAPTER-4
IMPACT ANALYSIS & MITIGATION MEASURES
4.1
IMPACT DUE TO PROJECT LOCATION, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION &
OPERATION
4.1.1
Environmental Impact Assessment: Proper emphasis on environment is must for
sustainable development. Environment and development should be considered as
mutually complementary, interdependent, and an instrument of reinforcing the quality
of life. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is the most important aspect of overall
environmental management strategy. It identifies major impacts of industry on
environment and provides the guidelines to prepare the necessary control measure
termed as Environment Management Plan (EMP).
4.1.2
Objective of EIA: EIA is the study of existing environment and estimation of potential
effects due to mining activities. To predict the expected impacts of various activities on
the different environmental parameters, a detailed survey of the factors are performed
and identification of probable impacts are done by different techniques. The EIA are
formulated by keeping the following points:
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To devise the industrial method standard with respect to suitable methods, this
can be performed with minimum environmental degradation.
To establish the database for the present environmental scenario.
To assess and anticipate the possible impacts of mining industry on surrounding
environment.
To recommend the preventive measure to minimize the adverse effects of
environmental degradation.
To design an action plan for implementation of mitigation measures and
subsequent monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of such measures.
This chapter provides a brief overview of the potential impacts on various
environmental components due to the proposed mining operations and allied activities,
which could cause significant environmental concerns.
The manual opencast mining operations involve development of benches, approach
roads, haul roads, excavation, handling activities followed by handling of waste
materials. If adequate control measures are not taken to prevent/mitigate the adverse
environmental impacts, these operations may cause environmental degradation and
lead to irreversible damage to the eco-system.
Various possible environmental impacts, which have been identified due to the
proposed integrated mining complex project, are discussed in the following sections.
4.2
AIR ENVIRONMENT: ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
Impact on Ambient Air Quality and Mineral Transport: Mining operations contribute
towards air pollution in two ways addition of gaseous pollutants to the atmosphere and
emission dust particles. This mine with its capacity of 38250 Metric Tonnes/year, is
likely to generate dust, NOx and SO2. Hard strata will be ripped and dozed. It is
estimated that about 12-15 Tippers of 10 tons capacity will be deployed for transporting
ore and waste within the mining lease area. The number of working days has been taken
as 300 days per year with 8 hours of operation/ day, hence the concentration predicted
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is considered to be the worst case. With control measures, the emissions have been
taken at 30% of uncontrolled emissions for handling and 10% of uncontrolled emissions
for transportation. The present roads are in quite good conditions which are capable to
handle the incremental load due to the transportation.
The details of transportation are summarized as under
1. Highest annual production
= 38250 t
2. Average daily quantum
= 38250/300 = 127.5 t
3. Capacity of the tipper
= 10 t
4. Number of trips of tipper
= 127.5/10= 12.7 approximately 13
5. Effective hours per shift
= 8 hrs
Thus, there will be to and fro movement of 13 tippers for mineral transport. The impact
of vehicular movement is not anticipated to be significant. However, mineral transport
using tarpaulin cover, proper maintenance of the vehicles will help in controlling
fugitive emissions during mineral transport.
Details of Mathematical Modeling
Source of Air Emissions
Major sources of air emission are PM10 in Dolomite Mining process. These occur due to
different operations and activities which are
a) Excavation,
b) Transportation of material on haul roads
c) Loading and unloading of material
d) Removal of Overburden
Detailed Air Dispersion Modeling has been carried out using AERMOD View model for
predicting the Ground Level Concentration (GLC) of particulate pollutants PM10
contributed during the operations of the plant.
The Model
Air Dispersion Modeling for prediction of maximum increment in Ground Level
Concentration (GLC) of different air pollutants in the surrounding area due to the
emissions from mining operations in proposed mine during operation stage has been
carried out by using the AERMOD View model developed by the US EPA. This model is
used extensively to assess pollution concentration and deposition from a wide variety of
sources and is also recommended by CPCB. It is a steady-state plume model that
incorporates air dispersion based on planetary boundary layer turbulence structure and
scaling concepts, including treatment of both surface and elevated sources, and both
simple and complex terrain. Given source characteristics, emissions, meteorology and
averaging time, the model predicts maximum GLCs of various pollutants.
Model Input
Emission Characteristics:
The major source of emissions is from excavation (open pit source), and transportation
(line) operations with quantity of 38250 tones/annum. As a result, the particulate
emissions from this mining area would be constituted of mainly particulate matters of
PM10. The modeling has been carried out as per the guidelines of the CPCB. The 24hourly maximum GLCs have been computed for comparison with the standards.
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Meteorological Parameters:
Meteorological data has been processed in AERMET. On-site hourly meteorological data
monitored during the months December 2014 to February 2015 in respect of
temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, humidity and cloud cover
has been used as input for air dispersion modeling. Hourly mixing heights used for
modeling have been calculated and taken from the AERMOD View model itself.
Modeling Procedure
The modeling has been carried out as per the guidelines of the CPCB. The particulate
matter (PM10) has been considered for modeling. Circular pattern of receptor locations
up to a maximum distance of 10 km with respect to 16 radial directions (N to NNW)
from the centre of the location of the stacks have been considered. The 24-hourly
maximum incremental GLCs have been computed for comparison with the standards.
Emission Factor & Emission Rate
Emission Factors for pollutants are considered separately for different activities which
are given below
Emission Factor & Emission Rate for PM10
Operation/Activity
Excavation
Overburden Removal
Dumping
Loading/Unloading
Line operation –
Transportation on haul
roads
Emission
Factor
Equation
EF = kPM10 x 0.0016 x
[U/2.2]1.3 / [M(%)/2]1.4
EF(PM10) =(0.45 (s)1.5 /
(M)1.4) x 0.75
EF = kPM10 x 0.0016 x
[U/2.2]1.3 / [M(%)/2]1.4
-EF = (0.4536/1.6093) x
1.5 x [s/12]0.9 x
[W/3]0.45
Emission
Value
Factor Emission
Value
1.04E-08
9.433E-05 kg/ton
gm/sec/m2
0.667 kg/hr
4.39E-09 gm/sec
9.433E-05 kg/ton
0.00043 gm/sec
0.0043 kg/ton
0.001904 gm/sec
0.885
kg/VKT
8.53469E-05 gm/sec
where
kPM10 = 0.35
U = mean Wind Speed (m/s)
s = Silt Content in % (by weight)
M = Moisture Content in % (by weight, in natural state, i.e. prior to addition of H2O for
dust control)
VKT = Vehicle Kilometers Travelled
W = Vehicle Mass (tonnes)
Model Input Data
The modeling has been carried out to predict the impacts of Patana Dolomite (White
Chalk) mining operations with production capacity of 38250 Metric Tonnes per annum
on the existing environment, using emission factor arrived for the worst case i.e. without
control measures. Predicted ground level concentration for particulate matter (PM10) –
is given in Table 4.1. The meteorological data recorded during study period
continuously on wind speed, wind direction, temperature, Opaque cloud, etc., have been
processed to extract the data required for simulation by AERMET.
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Post Project Scenario
Predicted maximum ground level concentrations considering micro meteorological data
of December 14 are superimposed on the maximum baseline concentrations obtained
during the study period to estimate the post project scenario, which would prevail at the
post operational phase. The overall scenario with predicted concentrations over the
maximum baseline concentrations is shown in the following table along with isopleth
Figure 4.1.
Predicted 24 hourly Ground Level Incremental Concentrations of particulate matter are
1.256 g/m3 as given in the Table below.
Season
December2014–February2015
Pollutant
Maximum
Incremental
Levels (g/m3)
Distance
(km)
Direction
PM10
1.256
1
North-East,
East &
South-East
Figure 4.1: Predicted ground level concentration isopleths for PM10
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Table 4.1
PREDICTED GROUND LEVEL CONCENTRATION FOR PARTICULATE MATTER (PM10) –
VALUES IN (µg/m3)
Station Locations
Baseline Predicted Values *
Incremental
National
Code
/ Villages
values
(µg/m3)
value during
Ambient Air
(µg/m3)
mine
Quality Norm
operation
(µg/m3)
3
(µg/m )
A1
Project site
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0.84
100
86.84
A2
78
100
0.83
Shiv temple
78.83
A3
79
100
0.140
Panvi
79.14
A4
87
100
0.140
Patana
87.14
A5
Keria
78
Less than 0.140
100
78.12
A6
69
100
0.140
Chakamapur
69.14
A7
Rajdadh
75
0.140
100
75.14
CO2 Emission rate: The emission of CO2 during transport of mineral /day is estimated
considering transport of mineral from mine to Bhavnagar covering a distance of 60 km.
It is estimated that during the consumption of every liter of diesel 2.58 kg CO2 eq. will be
generated into the atmosphere. Thus, for 10 liters of diesel consumption, 335.40 kg CO2
eq. will be released which is well below the standards.
AIR ENVIRONMENT: PROPOSED MITIGATIVE MEASURES
o
o
o
o
o
4.3
Water spraying will be carried out at working face and all the workers carring out
development work like excavation, loading and unloading , vehicle operators will
be provided with dust mask ,ear muffs, gum shooes and safety helmets.
Haulage roads will be frequently sprinkled with water for which truck mounted
water tankers with sprinkler arrangement have been provided.
Ore will be covered by tarpaulins to prevent spread of dust from it during
transportation. Road surfaces will be maintained to prevent generation of dust by
truck movement.
Regular maintenance of vehicles and machineries will be carried out in order to
control emissions.
Green belt development would be taken up at various places.
NOISE ENVIRONMENT: ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
There are three major categories of noise sources in mining process viz. fixed plant
installations, mobile plant units and external transport movements. The mining of
dolomite will be carried out manual opencast method hence there will not be
utilization of any machinery such as Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM).There
will not be drilling and blasting activities involved during mining process. Thus hardly
there will be generation of noise and ground vibrations. Generation of noise will be
during material handling and its transportation which may be the prominent noise
sources in the proposed opencast mining.
NOISE ENVIRONMENT: MITIGATION MEASURES:
Mitigation measures for noise and ground vibrations are of following types:
 Prevention at source;
 Attenuation in transmission path; and
 Protective measures in work environment.
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Prevention at source:
Noise should be best abated at source by choosing machinery and equipment suitably,
by proper mounting of equipment & ventilation systems and by providing noise
insulating enclosures or padding where practicable.
Attenuation in transmission path:
o
o
At the ML Boundary dense belt of trees should be erected as acoustic barriers.
Planting of bushy trees of rich canopy in and around the mine area to intercept
noise transmission. A 20 m wide belt of trees of different heights should be
useful to act as noise attenuator in the mining areas.
Protective measures in the work environment:
Protective earmuffs and earplugs will be provided for those exposed to high noise
levels as per statutory requirements; the noise level exposure shall be maintained
within the prescribed limits under mine rules/bye laws there under;
4.4
WATER ENVIRONMENT: ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
IMPACT OF MINING ON GROUNDWATER REGIME
The mining activity in general creates dis-equilibrium in environmental scenario of the
area and disturbs the ground water conditions/regime in particular. From water
environment point of view this mine has unique Hydrogeological features like low zero
discharge occurrences. The impact on water regime due to mining activity will be
minimum and can be broadly classified as under.



Impact on topography and soil
Impact on surface water course and quality
Impact on ground water system
Impact on topography and Soil: Environmental control of water in mine and its buffer
zone having high precipitation provide water ways, which are primary source of runoff.
Within the core zone area, cracks and loosening of soil would be resulted due to mine
and associated activities such as excavation & movement of vehicles etc, thereby
physical/textural charges would occur in topography and soil/formation. The mine
induced process increases the rate of infiltration and recharge. The studies in other
mining field have established that rainfall-infiltration rates have been increased by
100% in the core zone area of opencast mines thereby increasing the scope of ground
water deep recharge. Thus, the mine used as rain water harvesting after mine
operations.
Impact on surface water course and quality: There is no river or nala within the lease
area. The rainy water follows the natural slope of the area. In general the area is having
slope in eastern direction.
Ootawali river is flowing 2.5 km away from the lease area in East direction.Ootawali
river joins Patoli river at 28.0 km in East which ultimately drains into Arabian Sea.
It is established that high gradient would serve as good media for high surface run off
and considerably low ground water recharge in the core zone. As such surface run-off
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contribution to the natural drains from the mining area would be minimum thereby very
minor change is expected in hydrologic regime of the river system. There will not be
any change in quality of river water due to mining.
Impact on ground water system: The ground water table reported in this area is well
below the proposed depth of mine (2.0 m) so there there will not be any impact on the
ground water system. It is evident that impoundment are commonly formed on
opencast mine land that trap the most of the runoff from their drainage area will
contribute to deep aquifer through fracture zone
In general the hydrogeological condition varies depending on the geological and
climatological setting of the mine site. Hydrogeological consequences of mine are
governed by the nature and duration of rainfall, and by the surface water. The
groundwater characteristics of the Buffer Zone areas are under safe category.
Groundwater inflow and mine influence area have been zero. The groundwater
monitoring would be undertaken as corrective measure to avoid adverse effects. The
monsoon mine discharge after arrested through garland drain/retention wall of
adequate dimension would be re-circulated for industrial use.
Since, mine is operating above water table and zero discharge; there will not be any
adverse effect on local water body due to mining activity
Impact on Water Quality: The excavations are not going to touch the ground water table
as it observed to be 18-20m below ground. Mining operations are proposed to the depth
of 2 m from the ground. Thus there will not be any interference/contamination of the
ground water because of this mining project. The water requirement for this mine is met
from nearest Panvi village.
There will be no discharge of waste water from the mine. Thus, it can be assumed that
there will be minimum pollution as far water quality is concerned.
WATER ENVIRONMENT: PROPOSED MITIGATIVE MEASURES
The mining project will require continuous supply of water for various purposes during
mining, vegetation etc. apart from drinking water supply. The main source of water
pollution in manual opencast mining is the surface run-off due to rainfall. There will not
be any mine discharge during dry weather seasons. There may be small quantity of mine
discharge during monsoon season, which contains fine silt. The rain water is allowed to
settle in existing pit and this settled water (overflow) is used for plantation and dust
suppression. Another source of pollution will be from domestic sewage from canteen
and toilets which will be treated in septic tanks and soak pits.
Water conservation:


As per the mine closure plan it is proposed to systematically develop water reservoir
in an area of 2.42 Ha. at the end of mining activity. Precipitation received on the
reclaimed area and other adjoining area will be diverted to this reservoir. It is
estimated that about 48400 m3 water can be collected in this water reservoir. The
rain water collected in this reservoir will all as a natural percolation for
argumentation of ground water of the area.
The reclaimed area by the way of backfilling covering an area of 5.203 Ha. will also
act as recharging site for the ground water table.
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Mine water: The general slope of the lease area is in the east direction. As the lease
area lies on the slopes the rainwater falling from the ridge is also likely to flow as
surface runoff beside water incident on the lease itself during monsoon season. In
order to arrest the loose particles it is proposed to build a retaining wall inside the
lease boundary along with garland drain on the lease boundary of adequate
dimension. The water collected in the garland drain after adequate, settling of
solids will be reused for sprinkling of water and plantation. The garland drain will be
regularly cleaned to remove the sediments.
No overburden or loose sediments will be kept on working benches. Samples
collected from the northern side nala will be analyzed for their pollutant levels. This
will help to decide treatment and the type of treatment needed.
Rainwater Harvesting: Check dams with settling ponds should be provided to arrest
the silt & suspended solids from surface run-offs along the nallahs.

Brief description on check dams: Gullies and drainage lines are formed on the
overburden dumps due to constant flow of run-off water. One of the alternatives
available for sediment and water control has been the use of check dams. Check dams
are small pervious obstructions across gullies and streams to check the velocity of water
and thus reduce soil erosion; also due to reduction of velocity, the soil particles are
arrested and get deposited on upstream side of check dams and thus wash off solids
from dumps are prevented from entering into the streams. Check dams range from
relatively simple structures built with stones, gravel and clay to fairly elaborate and
sophisticated rockfill dams with concrete spillway. These dams require very minor
changes in the local topography and can be constructed relatively quickly with low
financial investment as well as limited labor input. Construction of a series of check
dams on a gully or stream can significantly reduce the overall rate of soil erosion. Brief
description of various types of check dams is given below :

Brushwood check dams: The brushwood check dams are proposed in gullies on gentle
bed slopes. It is necessary to have some strong check dams having overall height of at
least 40 cm. This can be achieved by piling of wood posts or bamboo in staggered
manner. An apron of at least 3.5 m on downstream and upstream side stuffed with
jungle bush for effective retention of silt and establishment of vegetation should be
provided.

Stone Masonry check dam: This type of check dam is constructed in random rubble
masonry with cement mortar (1:6). This type of stone masonry check dam can be
constructed over gullies streams. The height of the check dam varies from 2 m to 3 m
with top width of 0.60 m to 1 m and bottom width 1.20 m over cement concrete (1:3:6)
foundation of 1.40 m wide and 300 mm thick. The length of check dam will depend on
actual site conditions. During execution, proper care should be taken to keep the
sufficient depth of foundation.

Dry Stone Masonry Check Dams: These are suggested for gullies where small earthern
check dams are of limited use. These dams can be built at lower reaches of gullies which
can finally check the surplus silt carried by the run-off water through other control
structures at the upstream side. Depth of foundation of at least 0.5 m and hangers on
both sides have to be provided to withstand against high water currents. The banks can
be provided with necessary stone pitching to avoid bank erosions. However, while
execution of the work, the side slopes may be modified as per actual site conditions.
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
Earthern Check Dams: This type of check dam is easy to construct and it is cheap also,
provided impermeable soil is available for its construction. During execution, ground
should be prepared properly free from vegetation and sufficient stepping has to be
provided at both banks.

Loose Boulder Check Dam: This type of check dam is useful at locations where gully
formation takes place due to poor vegetation and poor soil conditions, resulting in high
erosion rates. During heavy rainfall, large quantity of silt is carried away and effective
check over these gullies, loose boulder check dams with boulder sausage at every 50-60
m interval have to be provided.

Outlet Check Dam: It is necessary to provide outlet check dam on downstream of other
typed of check dams wherever the flow of water in a stream is more. This dam
constructed in masonry, also serves the purpose of storing water which can be used for
plantation during dry weather conditions :
The location of check dams shall be decided after the detailed survey;
4.5
a]
Earthen bunds will be constructed all around the outer edges of abandoned
benches before reclamation so as to prevent carry over of solid material by the
surface run-off.
b]
Drains will be provided at the intersection of successive bunds to channelize the
water in loose soil areas to prevent erosion.
c]
The storm water due to rainfall will be channelized to the natural water courses
like gullies and depression through appropriate drainage system with check
bunds.
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT: ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
Applied mining lease area covers plain area and government waste land. Vegetation
within the applied M.L. area is sparse. There is no reserved and protected forest within
the buffer zone area. Faunas of common occurrence in the area are mainly wild dog,
bear, and rabbit. There is no reported species of endangered flora and fauna within the
lease area.
This is an existing mine hence plantation has been carried out in previous years. There
are trees like Neem ,Ashoka and Acacia in the ML area. The photographs of existing
plantation are enclosed as Annexure-6.
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT: PROPOSED MITIGATIVE MEASURES
(i)
New plantation will be undertaken in various types of areas for different
objectives;
a)
b)
Plantation for reclamation of degraded area;
Plantation on waste rock deposition;
The rock as such will not support growth of trees. Addition of fertile top soil
and supplement of Nitrogenous fertilizers will be required initially. The
existing and proposed roads should be flanked by trees on either side. Only
tolerant species should be planted on waste rock dump.
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c)
d)
ii)
A belt of trees with thick canopy should be created to intercept dust,
gaseous pollutants and noise;
Trees should be planted for beautifying the premises. Species for all
these purposes are suggested in section on plantation;
A review of shift in conditions should be taken after periodic interval. A span
of three years is recommended for fresh appraisal.
Other requirements:
i.
ii.
iii.
While planting on solid waste of waste rock layer of good agricultural soil (if
possible garden soil) of approximately 9 inches thick will be laid down along
with at least 20% of farmyard manure. An additional input of phosphate
fertilizers will be highly desirable.
While planting for beautification and as wind screen, the plantation will be
done in the pits of suitable size usually 1.0 x 1.0 x1.0 feet size and filled with 1:
3 parts of organic manure: soil mixture.
For other plantation i.e. to increase tree cover proper soil and water
conservation methods mentioned below will be followed. The soil and water
conservation by means of making staggered trenches contour bunding and
gully plugging will be done. This will help to conserve water and to establish
plantation successfully. Plants will be planted along the bunds of staggered
trenches, contour bunds etc. and if necessary additional pits will be dug to
plant the trees.
Plantation will require large number of seedlings establishment of a nursery
will be undertaken from where seedlings of proper species will be available.
Plantation: Conducting the new plantations is of paramount necessity of the area. In
addition to augmenting present vegetation, it will also check soil erosion, make the
ecosystem more diverse and functionally more stable, make the climate more
conducive and improve water balance. It can also be employed to bring areas with
special problems under vegetal cover and prevent further deterioration of land. Based
on nature of soil, performance of species and purpose of plantation, following species
have been suggested in plantation programme.
Plantation of Seedlings: Plantation of tree and shrubs species shall be started by first
week of the month of May so that the saplings will get established and will not suffer
shock due to heavy rain. Therefore, the seedlings to be planted should be ready by this
time. The operations to be carried out are given below:
a. Staking operations
b. Digging pits before month of May
c. Transporting soil and Farm Yard Manure from outside
d. Filling in pits
e. Inoculation with Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza
Plantation should be carried out at a density of 2m x 2.5m (2000 plants/ha). The pit size
should be 2.5 ft x 2.5 ft x 2.5 ft. Soil and FYM should be mixed in the ratio of 5:1 in the pit.
No of saplings proposed to be planted are given in Table 4.2
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The type of species will be selected from the local tree, herbs, shrubs & grasses species
of local abundance will be selected however and expert guidance of Forest Department
shall be sought.
The break-up of the proposed afforestation programme with reclamation in progressive
manner for entire life of mine is given in Table-4.2. The plantation will be protected from
grazing and illicit felling. The list of the local plants selected for plantation will be finalized
in consultation with the State Forest Department
TABLE-4.2
AFFORESTATION PROGRAMME
Period
Greenbelt on Safety Area and ML Boundary
ha
No.
Amount (Lakhs)
Saplings
2.50
5000
0.50
At the end of 5th year
At the end of 10th year
5.00
10000
1.25
At the end of 15th year
9.00
20000
3.00
Reclamation of the Land: The mining is by opencast method of mining. The ore reserves
will lost long even after the ML period expires , the same will be renewed for further
period. Backfilling of overburden and waste will be done side by side at the time of
generation itself hence question of its height and spread does not arise. The volume of
voids is much more than material available for backfilling hence backfilling of the entire
mined out land upto original ground level will not be possible. Therefore part of the entire
mined out area will be backfilled upto original ground level and part of the mined out area
will be used as water reservoir. The rehabilitated area after stabilization will be biologically
reclaimed.
However it is proposed to carryout plantation in the non mineralized area on regular
basis.
4.6
IMPACTS ASSESSMENT ON SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT:
Mining of Dolomite from this area has significant beneficial impact on social
environment. Further some increase in income of local people is expected as some local
unskilled, semiskilled and skilled persons may gain direct or indirect employment. Since
the immigration of work force during construction phase is likely to be very small, the
social impacts on literacy, health care, transport facilities and cultural aspect are
expected to be insignificant. The proposed improvement project is expected to generate
a considerable amount of employment in terms of requirement of both skilled and
unskilled labourers during the mining operation. The available local labourers will be
engaged by the contractors, which will be ensured by the Implementing Agency engaged
in the respective contract packages. The project is not only meant to increase in
production in a better way or to provide for income restoration to the affected
vulnerable social groups; but also has a scope for wider poverty reduction in the region.
The following probable direct and cumulative positive impacts are anticipated due to
the project.


Increase in current sources of income and average household income and
expenditure of the project area.
Access to credit as the improved socio economic status will boost up the banking
and financial institution in anticipation to the commercial growth of the project
area.
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

Increase in number of existing organised, unorganised markets and volume of
produce market.
Linkages to local and regional markets in the project area.
The population in the buffer zone will be benefited due to this project.

Mining will generate excess revenue to the State Govt. and local body. Which
help development of surrounding area.
Negative impact: The project will not involve land acquisition. This is Government (Non
forest) waste land and no forest in the 10 m radius. No significant negative impact on
social and environmental component is envisaged. However, an environmental
management plan is being implemented for implementation during operation phase.
4.7
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT: PROPOSED MITIGATIVE MEASURES
The socio-economic conditions in the study area indicate the quality of life of the people.
The important indicators which decide the quality of life and require to be improved for
better living conditions are literacy levels, improved occupational structure, industrial
development, infrastructural facilities, transportation, communication linkages, land
development and improvement in cropping pattern.
Facilities for mine workers.


All statutory facilities given under Mines Act will be made available at the mine
site. This includes drinking water, toilets, rest shed, canteen, first aid box and
reserved vehicle for emergency incidences.
All the workers carrying out development work like excavation, loading and
unloading , vehicle operators will be provided with dust mask ,ear muffs, gum
shooes and safety helmets.
Occupational health:
•
•
•
•
•
•
All the mine workers will be sent to nearest Hospital which have the facilities
for chest X-ray, pulmonary function test & audiometry, TB, Maleria, HIV etc.
once in 5 year. Free Transport will be provided.
Treated
water
for
drinking
water for the mine workers is supplied.
A safety committee will be constituted to implement the proposed
OSHA
management
plan
and
environment
management
programme and take proper mitigative measures as per EIA/EMP.
Services of Occupational Health Specialist will be arranged regularly.
The proponent will bear all the expenditure related to health check
up and treatment of the mine workers.
Individual health record of every worker will be maintained till the end of
service or the end of mining operations. Records will be
maintained and corrective action if required, shall be taken by the
management Budget has been allocated under Recurring Annual Cost for
Environmental protection
People are also beneficiaries for the facilities developed due to mining activity. The cost
estimates presented in this section are for the recommendations made above. The social
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development cost is computed @ Rs 2.50/- per tone of the Dolomite to be produced on
annual basis.
TABLE-4.3
Budget for Social Developmental Activities
Sr. Activity
Budget
Recurring Cost
No.
(Rs.
in (Rs. in Lakhs)
lakhs)
1
Education (Renovation of Anganwadi Centre,
1.00
0.50
donation to Anganwadi center
and
Primary
(Capital)
School renovation)
2
Education (Distribution of Books and uniforms)
0.50
3
Vocational Training to unemployed youth
0.25
4
SHG support (women SHG)
0.25
5
Medical facility
1.00
6
Medical facility (Regular Health Camps)
0.50
7
Maintenance of Village Roads
0.50
8
Infrastructure development (support to civic
0.50
amenities)
TOTAL
2.00
3.00
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CHAPTER 5
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (SITE AND TECHNOLOGY)
5.1
SITE ALTERNATIVES UNDER CONSIDERATION
Patana Dolomite mining block is allotted after the establishment of Dolomite reserves in
the area. It is proposed in the mining plan, there will be opencast mine worked by
manual method of mining.
The mining projects are site specific as per allocation by Government of India hence
alternate sites were not considered.
5.2
ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY & METHODS
5.2.1
Choice of Method of Mining
Keeping in view of geological parameters, mineable reserves, overburden the manual
opencast mining method will be adopted which is most widely adopted method for the
deposits available in the area under consideration.
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CHAPTER-6
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAM
6.1
GENERAL
It has been evaluated that the study area has not been affected adversely with this
project Mitigation measures at the source level and an overall Management Plan at the
study area level are elicited so as to improve supportive capacity of the study area and
also to preserve the assimilative capacity of the receiving bodies. It is to be
appreciated that Dolomitemining is to a certain extent an inevitable destructive
process, but the hazards are within measurable limits and can be easily ameliorated to
a significant extent.
The Environmental Management Plan is elaborated in Chapter 10 with special
reference to the air, water, noise, land, biological environment.
6.2
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CELL
The mine manager will supervise and implement the environmental related issues.
6.3
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Monitoring Strategy: The monitoring of various environmental parameters is
necessary which is a part and parcel of the environment protection measures.
Monitoring is as important as that of control of pollution since the efficacy of control
measures can only be determined by monitoring. A comprehensive monitoring
programme is suggested underneath. Environmental attributes should be monitored as
given below: Details are tabulated in Table-6.1





Air pollution and meteorological aspects;
Water and Wastewater quality;
Noise levels;
Soil characteristics; and
Ecological preservation and upgradation.
Table - 6.1
MONITORING SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS
Sr.
No.
Particulars
1.
Air Pollution & Met eorology
Air Quality
A.
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
1:Patana Village
Twice in a
week for one
month
2: Mi ne
premises
2.
Monitoring
Frequency
Duration of
Sampling
24 hours
continuou
sly
Important
monitoring
parameters
PM 1 0 , PM 2 . 5 ,SO 2 ,
NO x
Water and Waste Quality
a.
Industrial/Domestic
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Sr.
No.
Particulars
Monitoring
Frequency
1.
Mine effluents (if any)
during monsoon
Domestic raw & treated
Once in
year
Yearly
Ground water :
1)Dugwell in Patana &
Panvi village.
Once in a
year
Grab
Industrial Noise Levels
Along the Haul road for
transportation noise
monthly
24
hr
continuou
s with 3 hr
interval
Noise levels
dB(A)
Ground Water Monit oring
Ground
W ater
Monitoring
Annually
In 10 Km
radius
covering
at least 5
dug wells
Static
Water
Level,
Pumped
Water
Level,
Seasonal
Fluctuation etc.
2.
ii).
3.
4
Duration of
Sampling
a
24
hour
composite
24
hour
composite
Important
monitoring
parameters
As
per
EPA
guidelines, 1986
As
per
EPA
guidelines, 1986
As
per
the
parameters
specified under
IS : 10500
Reporting:
Submission of the above monitoring data will be done to the competent agencies.
Records of above reports will be kept available at the mine site for inspection to the
concerned person. Deviation from any prescribed standards will be duly reported and
mitigation plan to further control the same will be immediately implemented. Records of
non-compliances, comments, observation and suggestions along with steps taken to
comply the same shall be maintained in a resister at project site.
6.4
CONCLUSION
Though significant impact on environment is expected, but exploring the reserves in
sustainable manner to meet the present day need cannot be stopped. This mining
project will also benefited to local community in creating substantial employment
opportunities and increased revenue. Mining operations in the subject area will have
positive impact by providing job opportunities to locals. Besides, there will be indirect
employment opportunities also. Mining will be done with the vision of leaving the
positive impact on socio-economics of people living in the nearby villages.
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CHAPTER- 7
ADDITIONAL STUDIES
The Public Hearing was conducted for Patana Dolomite (White Chalk) Mine of M/s.
Arochem Indusries on 08.01.2016 at 11:00 at Village:- Patana, Tal: Vallabhipur, Dist:
Bhavnagar, Gujarat. The proceedings of Public Hearing are attached as Annexure 7.1.
7.1
HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT
In any mining operations, whether opencast and/or underground, work safety is taken
care of by the Mines Act, the Mineral & Mines Act, and Rules framed there under.
The risk to general public in the present case may arise from the following
i)
Fly rocks, during blasting operations,
ii)
Plying of trucks etc on public roads
iii)
Ground vibrations due to blasting
At Patana Dolomite (White Chalk) Mine, there will be no risk to public from any of the
factors listed above. Although surrounding area has plain slightly undulating
topography, no pathways or public roads are passing through the proposed lease area.
The mining activity will be carried out by manual opencast method and no drilling and
blasting activities are involved.
An assessment of risk at the proposed Dolomite mine due to each of the factors listed in
paras below:
The stone and earth material dug out while manual working for approach to the mine
will be utilized for construction of ramps etc. The excess stone and rock will be placed
on the ground in low height dumps which will be reclaimed through plantation.
The workers deployed at the mine will be provided all necessary safety equipments as
per the statutory norms prescribed by DGMS. Regular training to the workers to follow
the safety precautions on/off site will be provided through competent person /agency.
There will not be any bulk storage of fuel and oil at this mine. The permissible quantity
of diesel and lubricants will be stored after observing necessary precautions as
prescribed.
The tippers/trucks taking Dolomite to linked fertilizer industries will be playing on State
Highway but entry from mine to highway will be kept away from nearby villages so
than the risk to persons is reduced.
Fatal accidents during mining operation are not envisaged however accidents during
vehicular movement cannot be ruled out. For this purpose all traffic rules will be
followed for safe movement of vehicles. The drivers will be given regular training. The
internal roads will be earmarked for thr movement of vehicles and sign boards at
promionent places will be displayed in local vernacular language .
7.2
IMPACT ON SOCIO ECONOMICS AND R&R ACTION PLANS
The impact on socio economic of surrounding area will be positive, as mine will directly
employ about 83 workers. There will be employment generation of double this number
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in secondary and tertiary sectors. There is no displacement of any habitation or
personnel and hence the rehabilitation and resettlement action plan is not
required.
7.3
OVERVIEW
The scale of manual opencast mining activity is low, for major part of life of the mine, is
unlikely to have any appreciable impact on environment. This mining project will
generate about 83 jobs directly and double that number in secondary and tertiary
sectors.
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CHAPTER- 8
PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1
PERIPHERAL AREA DEVELOPMENT
The Project Proponent shall be undertaking plantation in the project area as per norms
stipulated by MoEF/CPCB. In addition to above, the Project Proponent is willing to
undertake peripheral area development as suggested by local people in the area.
The peripheral development programme shall be implemented with the help of local
villages. The local youths shall be given priority in employment to extend the benefits of
the development to them.
8.2
STEPS TO BE TAKEN TO IMPROVE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
The socio-economic conditions in the study area indicate the quality of life of the people.
The important indicators which decide the quality of life and require to be improved for
better living conditions are literacy levels, improved occupational structure, industrial
development, infrastructural facilities, transportation, communication linkages, land
development and improvement in cropping pattern.
8.3
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
8.3.1
Manpower: It is proposed to have a mines manager to supervise and implement the
environmental related issues.
1)
Manager (Environment): He should be a qualified with adequate experience.
He will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the environmental
impacts. He should be a liasioning officer between the mine and with regulatory
agencies like MPCB, CPCB etc.
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CHAPTER – 9
ENVIRONMENTAL COST
9.1
BUDGETARY COST ESTIMATES
The cost estimates presented in this section are for the recommendations made above.
The environmental cost is computed @ Rs 2.50/- per tone of the Dolomite to be
produced on annual basis. These cost estimates give only an indication of the likely cost.
Table-9.1 presents the budgetary cost figures against each recommendation. Similarly,
the cost estimates for land reclamation and afforestation schemes are given separately.
The capital cost of the project is 3.0 Lakhs.
Table 9.1
BUDGETARY PROVISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
S.
Description
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Pollution Control (Garland drains,
gully checks, retention wall etc.)
Pollution Monitoring (to be done by
external agency)
Occupational Health
Green Belt
• Mine
• Township
(In lakh Rupees)
Capital
Annual
Cost
Recurring
Cost
0.3
0.05
0.2
0.05
0.1
0.05
0.4
Nil
0.10
Nil
1.0
0.25
Reclamation / Rehabilitation of mined
out area*
Total
* included in mining cost.
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CHAPTER – 10
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
10.0 INTRODUCTION
Development projects are usually associated with the risk of lowering environmental
quality. The term environment is rather complex as it encompasses not only the
biophysical component comprising water, air land and biotic population but also the
less tangible component such as land-use, social system, aesthetics' etc. The
Environmental Impact studies attempts to assess the overall environmental impact
due to the proposed project so that suitable measures may be taken to ensure that the
environmental housekeeping costs remains affordable for both the present and future
generations, thus ensuring equity. Rapid industrial development and growth of cities
throughout the world have led to the recognition and increasing understanding of the
inter-relationship between pollution, public health and the environment. Essentially
the pollution prevention and control measures include; recognition of problem;
collection of information definition of sources and causes and selection and
implementation of appropriate solutions. If these measures are designed separately
for air, water and land pollution or concentrated on removal of waste pollutants from
waste receiving water bodies. This often results in transfer of problem from one part
of the environment to the other. For example Solid pollutants were removed from
water and air but then improperly disposed on land, sewage and industrial sludge
were incinerated and adding to the air pollution, solid waste or industrial effluent was
exposed to leaching actions or burnt increasing water and air problems. To avoid all
such cases we need to recognize the environmental interaction and focus
simultaneously on reduction of pollutants and sources so as target our efforts on
comprehensive environmental planning. As the environment is a complex system of
biotic and abiotic factors and their interaction on each other so the project impact
have wide scope. It is not possible to address all the environmental areas fully in the
study area, as it would be impossible to complete all such studies within a limited time
frame. Even if completed, the report will be too voluminous for decision makers and
involve heavy expenditures on conduction of these studies. So priority setting activity
has to be done so as to define limit of the assessment study, before commencing any
developmental activity.
The mining development in the study area needs to be intertwined with judicious
utilization of non-renewable resources of the study area and within the limits of
permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative capacity of the study area is the
maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged into the environment
without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution, dispersion and
removal due to physico-chemical and biological processes. The Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the study
area (10 km) of the proposed mine site, hence it needs to be an all encompass plan for
which the proposed mine authorities, Government, Regulating agencies like Pollution
Control Board, Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) etc. working in the region and more
importantly the affected population of the study area need to extend their cooperation and contribution.
In compliance with the environmental procedure the environmental clearance
application is made. Necessary scientific studies have been undertaken as per the
guidelines set by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF). Allocation of
necessary funds, manpower and machinery will be made to for the protection and
conservation of all the components of environment. It is ensured that all mandatory
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clearances will be sought from respective competent authorities before operating the
proposed Patana Dolomite Mine (40.00Ha).
The summary of environment management is tabulated in Table 10.1 below;
TABLE-10.1
Environmental Management Plan
(i) Land area indicating the
area likely to be degraded
due to quarrying / pitting ,
dumping, roads workshop,
processing plan, township
etc.
(ii) Air Quality
(iii) Water Quality
(iv) Waste Management
(iv) Noise levels
During 5 years mining scheme period
Quarrying :
138200 sqm
Dumping :
Nil
Road
:
60 sqm
Storage of ore :
Nil
Processing plant: Nil
Town ship:
Nil
Workshop:
20 sqm
(a) Due to formation of dust: Some amount of dust will be added to the atmosphere
due to movement of trucks/tippers, loading and
unloading of materials to be produced during mining.
(b) Due to emission of noxious gases: - As there is no drilling
& blasting thus only transportation will generate some
amount of noxious gases.
The area has no perennial nalas, hence there will be no
impact on water regime due to mining operation. The water
quality during mining operations is unlikely to be changed.
The general slope of the lease area is towards east. As the
lease area lies on the slopes the rainwater falling from the
ridge is also likely to flow as surface runoff beside water
incident on the lease itself during monsoon season. In order
to arrest the loose particles it is proposed to build a
retaining wall inside the lease boundary along with garland
drain on the lease boundary on the slope of adequate
dimension. The water collected in the garland drain after
adequate, settling of solids will be reused for sprinkling of
water and plantation. The garland drain will be regularly
cleaned to remove the sediments.
The waste material/rejects generated in the second year
onwards will be dumped as backfilling material for
excavated float ore area. A retaining wall will be constructed
for the stabilization of the dump in future when dumping
area gets increased in width. The dumps will be reclaimed by
biological reclamation method after the completion of waste
dumping. For this purpose local tree species of grasses,
shrubs and trees will be adopted.
Mitigation measures for noise are of following types:
 Prevention at source;
 Attenuation in transmission path; and
 Protective measures in work environment.
(v) Vibration level (due to No blasting activities.
blasting)
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(vi) Water regime
There will be no accumulation of surface run off and /or
seepage water in the quarry floor causing problem of
dewatering and drainage problem. Due to slice mining
method there will be no accumulations of the water at
working area , since no pit formation will take place
(vii) Socio-Economics
There will be no adverse impact on socio economics and
demography. On the other hand mining activities will give
the employment to about 83persons.
(viii) Historical Monuments
No monuments exist in the area
(ix) National Park, Wildlife There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere
Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, Reserve, Archeological Monuments or sites of historical
Archeological Monuments or importance in the 10 Km Buffer zone.
sites of historical importance
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CHAPTER – 11
SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
11.1 JUSTIFICATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT
Dolomite is one of the raw materials required for steel industry besides chemical and
other industries. In the light of demand for steel and pig iron in India, extraction of
Dolomite ore from the deposit in the Gujarat gains significance. Many parts of the of
Gujarat, lacks basic infrastructural facilities, the proposed mine management has put in
pioneering efforts to user in an industrial climate for development of the left behind
region of the state.
Dolomite is one of the major mineral deposits occurring in the Indian sub-continent. It
has played a great role in development of civilization and industrialization. The
occurrence of Dolomite ore in the proposed area is proved by the way of exploration and
its production has important role in the local cement industries. The M.L. area over
40.00 hectares is covered within the Survey of India toposheet No. 41 N/16. The
capacity of the proposed Dolomite mine to cater the need of fertilizer industries 38250
Metric Tonnes/year. The region, where the project is situated is mostly dependant on
agriculture. The development of mining in the area will be directly and indirectly going
to contribute in increasing employment and socioeconomic infrastructure.
11.2
SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION
The summary of anticipated adverse environmental impacts and mitigation measures are
given in Chapter 4 and Chapter 10.
11.3 CONCLUSION
The opencast manual dolomite mine project will have impacts on the local environment
with proper mitigation measures with the effective implementation of the environment
management measures as suggested in the EIA/EMP report and as recommended by
MoEF, CPCB and State Pollution Control Board, the negative impacts will be minimized
to a great extent. However, development of this project has beneficial impact/effects in
terms growth in regional economy, transform the region's economy from predominantly
agricultural to significantly industrial, increase Government earnings and revenues and
accelerate the pace of industrial development in the region.
This project will provide direct employment to 83 personnel. This project will also
generate indirect employment to a considerable number of families, who will render
their services for the employees of the project.
The project will also encourage ancillary industries in the region, which will not only
increase the employment potential but also the economic base of the region will be
further strengthened.
Thus, in view of considerable benefits from the project, project is most advantageous to
the region as well as to the nation.
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CHAPTER – 12
DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANT
12.1
In order to prepare Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management
Plan for the Dolomite mining to M/s. Srushti Sewa and was retained. Details of the
organization having experience of preparing such reports are given in following
paragraphs.
12.2
SRUSHTI SEWA is a techno – scientific service organization dedicated exclusively to the
cause of maintaining the disturbed equilibrium between the developmental activities
and the environment. This includes the protection and management of natural
resources.
Srushti Sewa is also dedicated to collect, analyse and disseminate the scientific, technical
and socioeconomic information and knowledge for the benefit of the masses. The
advance technology like the Information Technology tools is positively used for a better
perspective. In achieving the desired objective in each project the vital factor of socioeconomic information collation and analyses always plays an indispensable role. Srushti
Sewa has always stood in the front lines in this important area. The present and
perspective areas of work for Srushti Sewa
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Environmental Impact Assessment & Environmental Management Plan
Rainwater Harvesting – Feasibility, Survey and Execution
Investigation of environmental pollution and abatement measures.
Watershed development, management and evaluation.
Programs for conservation of surface and ground water.
Groundwater recharges feasibility and surveys.
Development of unconventional energy sources.
Training and awareness programes.
To summarise Srushti Sewa is a group which is inspired and guided by the nature and finds
immense pleasure in working on scientific lines with a role of activator between the
decision makers and the locals. The active participation of locals through the development
of self-help groups is always on top of the main agenda. Srushti Sewa is dedicated to work
in the field of research, development and exploration of traditional technologies and
unconventional energy resources. The benefit of these activities is propagated to the end
users.
Srushti Sewa has been recognized by various organizations, in addition it is also associated
with various social organisations and educational institutions to provide necessary
technical support in the field of water conservation and management. Srushti Sewa has
been provisionally accredited by Quality Council of India/ NABET as environmental
consultant. vide letter no. NABET/EIA/127/SA02/0613 Dated 26.06.2013. Refer
Annexure 7.
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LIST OF EXPERTS:
Sr. No.
Name
Specialization
1
Mr Ashok Jamkar
Mining
2
Mr. Shaantanu Puranik
Mining Environment, Hydrogeology
3
Mr.Sourabh Jaiswar
Noise
4
Mr. Umakant Rode
Air Pollution
5
Mrs. Asawari Naware
Water Quality
6
Ms Varsha Pandey
Ecology and Biodiversity
7
Ms. Shweta Meshram
Air Quality , RH
8
Mr.Vinod Malwankar
Socio-Economic
9
Mr Sangram Pawar
Solid Waste Management
10
Mr Kumar Ashish
Landuse
11
Ms Ambika Bhat
Team Member
12
Mr.Pramod Kumar Singh
Team Member
13
Mr. D. Vijay Simha Reddy
Team Member
14
Mr. Gaurav Gorewar
Field Coordinator –Socio Economic Data
15
Mrs. Pratibha Sambre
Socio Economic Coordinator
16
Mr. Gulab Mahalle
Field Coordinator – Hydrogeology
17
Mr. Ashish Nikam
CAD operator
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Environmental Data Analysis was carried out at M/s. Precitech Laboratories,
Gujarat.
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Satellite data was analyzed through Maps and Models, Nagpur.
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ANNEXURE-1
Grant of Mining lease-Govt. of Gujarat
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Approval Of Scheme of Mining By Commissionerate of Geology & Mining)
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Term of Reference-MoEF
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ANNEXURE-4
Photograph of the Shiv Temple existed in the ML area
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Notarized Undertaking : No drilling and Blasting in ML area
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Photographs of Existing Plantation in ML area
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CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION ISSUED BY THE NABET, QCI
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ANNEXURE- 7.1
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEEDINGS
(Regional Office, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Bhavnagar)
It is informed that as per the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt, of India, New Delhi vide its
Notification No S.O. 1533 dated September 14, 2006 as amended. Public Hearing was fixed for the
following projects covered under project activity 1(a) & in category B, M/s Aro Chem Industries has
proposed for mining of Dolomite (WhiteChalk) –38250 MTPA (Mining Area: 40 Ha) at S.No/Khasra
No.: 295/P, Near Shiv Mandir, Village: Patana, Ta: Vallabhipur, Dist: Bhavnagar. The Public Hearing is
being held on 08.01.2016 at 11:00 at Village:- Patana, Tal: Vallabhipur, Dist: Bhavnagar, Gujarat as
mentioned in their request application received.
A copy of the draft Environment Impact Assessment report and the Summary Environment Impact
Assessment Report was sent to the following authorities or offices to make available the draft EIA
Report for inspection to the public during normal office hours, till the Public Hearing is over.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The District Collector Office, Bhavnagar
District Development Officer, Bhavnagar
District Industry Centre, Bhavnagar
The Chief Conservator of Forests, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India,
Regional Office, West Zone, Kendriya Paryavaran Bhavan, E-5 Arera Colony, Link Road-3,
Ravisankar Colony, Bhopal 462 016.
Regional Office, GPCB, Bhavnagar.
Other concerned persons having plausible stake in the environment aspects were requested to send
their response in writing to the concerned regulatory authorities. They were requested to send
their comments to be regulatory authorities as under:
A State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Gandhinagar for the matter falling under
Category B of schedule of aforesaid Notification.
The Public Hearing was scheduled on 08.01.2016 at 11:00 at Village:- Patana, Tal: Vallabhipur, Dist:
Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
An advertisement in English was published in Saurashtra Samachar dated 04.12.2015 & The Times of
India dated 04.12.2015.
The District Magistrate, Bhavnagar supervised and presided over the entire public hearing process.
A statement showing participants present during the public hearing is enclosed as Annexure-A.
A statement showing issues raised by the participants and responded by the representative of the
applicant during the public hearing is enclosed as Annexure-B. (In Gujarati and English languages).
ANNEXURE- 8
SCHEME OF MINING WITH PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN
OF
PATANA DOLOMITE (WHITE CHALK) MINE
(S. No. 295/P)
(UNDER RULE OF 12 & 23 (B) OF MCDR, 1988)
FOR
Lease Area- 40.00 Hect. (Govt. waste Land)
Near Village – Patana, Taluka – Vallabhipur, District – Bhavnagar (Guj.)
OF
M/S ARO CHEM INDUSTRIES
At Post- Patana, Taluka- Vallabhipur, District-Bhavnagar (Gujarat)
Prepared By
Kalyan Singh Nagori
Reg. No. RQP/UDP/023/87-A
Valid upto 13.01.2022
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SCHEME OF MINING FOR PATANA DOLOMITE (WHITE CHALK) MINE (S. NO. 295/P)
FOR 40.00 HECTARE AREA OF PATANA- VILLAGE VALLABHIPUR, TALUKA
BHAVNAGAR,
DISTRICT
GUJARAT
OF
M/S
ARO
CHEM
INDUSTRIES
BHAVNAGAR(GUJ.)
PART – 1
CHAPTER – 1
Review of Mining Plan
1.0
Review of Mining Plan/ Scheme
1.1
Name of Mine -:
Patana Dolomite (White Chalk) Mine of M/s Aro Chem Industries over an area
40.00 Hect. in parts of Patana village, Tal. Vallabhipur, District Bhavnagar, Gujarat State
of M/s Aro – Chem Industries.
1.2
Particulars of Approval of Mining Plan /Scheme -:
The mining scheme was approved by The Commissioner of Geology & Mining,
Gandhinagar, vide their letter no. CGM/MC/82/1059Date-15.02.2010. (Annexure).
1.3
Date of Commencement of mining operations -:
The date of commencement of mining from September 1977.
1.4
Review of Compliance Position: (1) Mining Development and Exploration: According to the approved mining scheme, the lessee should have carried out
mining in south part of pit No. 2 of lease area during the five-year mining scheme period
producing 87000 tonnes of dolomite (White Chalk). Further the proposed mining was
confined to north part of lease area. In reality, during the five years of mining scheme
period the lessee has carried out mining in the proposed mining area and produced 12160
MT. Hence they partially deviated from the proposed production.
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Statement showing proposed and actual performance during mining scheme period of five
years: S. No.
Work Details
Proposed in approved
Achieved during
mining plan/scheme
mining period
1.
Production in MT
87000MT
12160 MT
2.
Excavation of OB in M3
17400 M3
17400 M3
3.
Backfilling in M2
16432 M2
31900 M2
4.
Afforestation
100
100
From the above table it is clear that production is lower than proposed production. It
is due to the less demand in market. Lessee has not reclaimed the area because
the mining is present at pit floor. Lessee has taken up Afforestation work as per
proposal but all plants could not survived only 20 plants are survived.
Exploration: Two trial pits was proposed in the approved mining scheme and lessee has put
both trial pits in the area and dolomite is present in both the pits upto 2.5m
thickness.
c) Waste Management: In the approved mining scheme to soil was generated No OB waste generated
during scheme period.
It was observed that during the five years mining scheme period the soil generated
during scheme was backfilled in the pit.
d) Afforestation
It was envisaged to plant 20 saplings of gulmohar and Neem trees in each year
over 100 M2 areas in boundary barrier of mining lease.
However, the lessee has taken up Afforestation work but all plants could not
survived only 20 plants are survived in the area.
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e) Mine Reclamation and any other significant features: According to mining scheme was proposal to backfilling the mined out area
Lessee has backfilled the area during mining scheme period.
1.4 (c) Review of compliance position of condition and stipulation imposed if any while
approving the mining plan: Mining scheme of the Patana dolomite mine was approved without any condition so
question does not arise for their compliance & review.
The production was decrease as due to less demand of the mineral in market.
1.4 (d) Review of compliance of violation pointed out after inspection made under MCDR
1988 during mining scheme period: No inspection was done by the IBM officials.
1.4 (e) any other points requiring attention in the interest of proper mining
Design,
development & conservation & environment & ecology of the areaNil
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PART – II
CHAPTER – 2
PROPOSALS UNDER SCHEME OF MINING FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
2.1
Name and address of lessee
M/s Aro Chem Industries
10 Pushp Soceity
T 2245 Hill Drive Road
Post - Bhavnagar
District (Guj.)
M/s Aro Chem is Proprietorship firm. The name and address of the proprietor is as under:Smt. Laxmi Ben, Bhagwan Ji Bhai Patel
10 Pushp Soceity
T 2245 Hill Drive Road
Post - Bhavnagar
District (Guj.)
Shri Bhagwan Ji Bhai Patel is having power of Attorney
2.2
Name & Address, registration Number of the recognized qualified person who
prepared the Mining Scheme -:
Shri Kalyan Singh Nagori
Reg. No. RQP/UDP/023/87A
(Valid up to 13.1.2022)
The Mewar Geomin Consultants
70, Indraprasth Complex, IIIrd Floor
Delhigate, Shastri Circle, Link Road,
Udaipur (Rajasthan).
Phone No. (0294) 2561098 (O)
Phone No. (0294) 2460365 (R)
Mobile 94142-89507
Fax No. 0294 – 2561098
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2.3
Minerals to be mined
This is a working mine & lessee is mining Dolomite (White Chalk) mineral since
1977. The mining of the same Dolomite (White Chalk) is proposed to be continued.
2.4
Area & Date of expiry of lease
40.00 Hectares area is covered under this lease. This lease falls in village Patana,
District Bhavnagar, State Gujarat. The lease period expired on 21.09.1997. The renewal of
the lease was accepted by the Government of Gujarat vide letter No. MCR – 1096 – 4089
CHH Date 31.07.2002 for a period of twenty years.
2.5
Date of expire of five years period for which approved on the last occasion: The mining scheme was approved vide letter No. CGM/MC/82/1059Date15.02.2010. Five years implement period expire on 31.03.2013.
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CHAPTER – 3
EXPLORATION AND RESERVES
3.1
Reserves estimated in the approved mining plan with grades-:
As in the ML mining operation was being done 1977 working pit are available.
Based on the geological data gathered from pit, ore reserves were estimated in the ML.
In all 637450 M.T. geological reserves of proved and possible category has been
calculated in approved mining scheme.
Thus out of 637450M.T. of demonstrated reserves only reserves to the 599438 MT
were considered under mineable reserves.
The Category wise Reserves of Dolomite (White Chalk) (MT)
Area
40.00 Hect.
3.2
Proved
Probable
Possible
Total
Category
Category
Category
in MT
(Category 111)
(Category 121)
(Category 123)
in MT
in MT
in MT
354650
282800
Nil
637450MT
Depletion of Reserve during the period of the mine plan: A total reserve of 637450 tonnes of dolomite (White Chalk) was estimated in the
mining scheme. During the mining scheme period of five years, lessee exploited dolomite
to the tune of 12160 tonnes.
3.3
Additional reserves estimated (with basis and parameters considered) during the
period of mining plan
The reserve was estimated in the approved mining scheme by plan area method.
On the basis of mineralized area and thickness. Thickness of dolomite zone was taken as
1.20m and specific gravity was taken as 2.5. But the thickness considered under in the
approved mining scheme was at variance from actual geological formation. In actual
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thickness of dolomite zone is 1.5m. Therefore the reserves estimation has been revised.
The reserves has been re- estimation.
3.4
Category wise up to date reserves with grade: The exploration has been carried out in the lease area during last five years of mining scheme
period by sinking working pits and trial pits. The lease area has been mined since long time
and considerable portion has been exposed. The geological data so far gathered is adequate
enough to delineate proved ore reserves.
The entire lease area can be considered as mineralized zone and considered under
proved (Category 111) reserves. Thickness of dolomite (white chalk) exposed in pit is 2.5m.
The bulk density has been considered as 2.5m. The recovery of dolomite is considered as
100% on the basis of experienced gained by the lessee so far.
The following parameters have been considered for reserve calculation.
For proved category reserve (category 111): -
i.
Economic axis: - The reserves present in the lease area is economical because the land of the
lease area is government land non forest land and freely available for mining. The detailed
exploration carried out in the area. The cost of production is less than sale value therefore the
reserves can be kept category 1 of economic axis.
ii.
Feasibility axis: - The dolomite mineral of the area have ready market. The lease area has
been fully explored. The land of the lease area is available for mining therefore the reserves
can be kept in category 1 of feasibility axis.
iii.
Geology axis: - The geological map has been prepared including all geological features extend
of deposit and location of working pits. The lease area has been extensively mined by
developing two working pits. The area is fully explored. The exploration carried out in the area
is sufficient and thick dolomite capping is available in the area. Therefore the reserves can be
kept in category 1 of geological axis.
For probable reserve (category 121):i.
Economic axis: - The reserves present in the area is economical because the land of the lease
area is Government waste land and available for mining. The cost of production is less than
sale value therefore the reserves can be kept in 1 of economic axis.
ii.
Feasibility axis: - For The mining aspect since deposit of the reserves’ need in future the
exploration to determine the exact quality and quantity of the mineral therefore the feasibility
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on utility part (use) can be confirmed after only the proposed exploration. Therefore the
reserves on feasibility axis are kept in UNFC code 2.
iii.
Geology axis: Since the deposit of the reserves needs further exploration hence therefore the
reserves are kept in UNFC code 2 of geological axis.
The following parameters have been considered for reserve estimation: -
1.
Dolomite is available in the entire lease area hence entire area has been considered as
mineralized zone and considered as proved reserves (Category 111) and probable reserve
(Category 122) as marked in surface geological plan.
2.
In general average thickness of dolomite zone is 1.5m hence based on available data the
average thickness of dolomite zone is considered as 1.5m.
3.
The insitu bulk density has been considered as 2.5.
4.
The already excavated area has been excluded from reserves calculation only.
5.
100m. influence from working pit in all direction has been considered under proved reserves
(Category 111).
6.
7.
The reserves fall between 200m to 100m. from pit in all direction has been calculated under
possible reserves (category 122)
Based on experience gain from the work done so far the 80% recovery percentage for has
been considered.
Calculation of proved reserve of dolomite of ONFC (Category 111)
While calculating the reserves the length, width, thickness of dolomite, the specific
gravity (Sp. gr.) of dolomite is taken into consideration wherever. The surface area is taken
into consideration the same is expressed in square meters. While calculating the reserves,
the various terms expressed above are mentioned in short term as below:
L x W (or A) x Th x Sp. Gr. = R
Where;
L
= Length in M
W
= Width in M
A
= Area in M2
Th
= Thickness in M
Sp. Gr.
= Specific Gravity
R
= Reserves in Tonnes
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Reserve Estimation
1. Proved reserve (Category 111)
The reserves present in the area are economical because the cost of production is
less than sale value. From the discussion it is clear that the mining dolomite from the area
is viable. Therefore the reserves can be kept in code 1 of economic axis. The dolomite of
this area have ready market and can be early sold this the proved reserves can be kept in
code 1 of feasibility axis. The exploration carried out in the area is sufficient to put the
reserves in code 1 of UNFC code of geological axis.
Based on above parameters the reserve calculation can be summarized as under: Demarcated area for proved reserves
= 198383 m2
Thickness of dolomite (white chalk)
= 1.50 M
Total reserves of dolomite
= A x Th x Sp. Gr. x R (F) = R (T)
= 198383 x 1.5 x 2.5 x 0.8
= 595149 MT
Probable Reserves:Area for probable reserves
= 58187 M2
Thickness of Dolomite (white chalk)
= 1.5 M
Probable reserves of Dolomite
(White Chalk)
= A x Th x Sp. Gr. x R (F) = R (T)
= 58187 x 1.5 x 2.5 x 0.8
= 174561 MT
Total probable reserves (Category 122)
= 218201MT
Pre Feasibility Mineral Resources (221): A feasibility mineral resource is that part of the measured mineral resources that
has been shown after a feasibility study. It has been carried out to be not economically
mined out. The reserves blocked under statutory barrier.
The feasibility of mineral resources can be summarized as under: Feasibility of Mineral Resources (Category 221)
Reserves blocked under statutory barrier
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= (Area length x Width) x Thickness x Sp. Gr.
= 2544 X 7.5 X 1.5 X 2.5 x 0.8 = 57240MT
Reserves & Resources as per UNFC classification.
Classification
Code
TOTAL MINERAL RESERVES
A. Mineral reserves
1. Proved mineral reserves
2. Probable mineral reserves
Total
B.
Remaining resources
3. Feasibility mineral resources
4. Pre-feasibility mineral resources
5. Measured mineral resources
6. Indicated mineral resources
7. Inferred mineral resources
8. Reconnaissance resources
Total
Reserves estimation (Quantity in
tonnes)
Dolomite (white chalk)
111
121
595149 MT
174561 MT
769710 MT
211
221
331
332
333
334
57240 MT
57240 MT
In all 769710MT mineable reserves of dolomite (white chalk) has been estimated and
30500MT of dolomite provided every year, than life of the mine will be 25 years.
3.5
Year wise exploration proposed to be carried out during the ensuing five years
period: The entire area has been explored. However it is proposed to put five trial pits
during first year mining scheme period.
Year
No. of trial pits
First
One
Second
One
Third
One
Fourth
One
Fifth
One
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CHAPTER – 4
CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN
4.1
Time frame of completion of mineral Exploration Programme in lease hold area.
Borad description of potential stress identified to be covered in the given time frame: The ML area is falling under proved category (Category 111) and probable
reserves. No exploration is required. However it is proposed to put five trial pits during
scheme period. The detail of proposed exploration is as under: -
4.2
Year
No. of trial pits
First
One
Second
One
Third
One
Fourth
One
Fifth
One
Whether the ultimate pit limit has been determined demarcated on surface and on
geological plan
In the Mining lease area the ore blocks limits are determined either by the limit of
the Mining lease boundary or by the limits of the ore body. These limits have been duly
marked in the geological plan. The ultimate pit limit has also marked in conceptual plan
plate no. IX.
During coming 25 years the entire lease area leaving statutory barrier will be
converted into one pit. It is B category mine. The conceptual plan has been prepared up
lease renewal period (Year 2017). The part of lease area will be converted into one pit
having dimension 307m in length 461m in width and average depth will be about 2.1m as
shown in conceptual plan plate No. IX.
4.3
Whether the sites for the disposal of waste rocks and unsalable Ore (S) has/have
been examined for adequacy of land suitability of long term use in the even of
continuation of mining activity:
The past experience of mining activity in the Mining lease as well as the details of maturity
of voids after mining marked out in the present mining scheme has shown that the voids
created by mining will be much larger than the one required for filling the waste rocks and
soil. Therefore complete backfilling of the mined out area upto original ground level not
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possible therefore north part of the area will be backfilled and other part of the area will be
used as water reservoir as shown in conceptual plan.
4.4 (a) whether the backfilling of pit (S) after recovery of ORE/minerals upto techno
economically feasible depth envisaged. Discuss the broad features: It is not possible to backfilled entire mined out land upto original ground level. As
volume of voids is much more than material available for backfilling. Therefore upto lease
renewal period (Year 2017) the north part of the lease area will be backfilled as shown in
conceptual plan plate no. IX.
(b)
Afforestation programme upto end of conceptual mining plan period: It is proposed to undertaken plantation programme in the lease area. Plantation
work will be carried out along statutory barrier and backfilled area. So that a green belt can
be developed about 100 saplings will be planted upto lease renewal period.
4.5
Post mining land use
Part of the area will be backfilled and part of the area will be used as water
reservoir.
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CHAPTER – 5
MINING
5.0
Description of present mining method: The method of mining is almost the same as followed in other Dolomite deposit.
While the nature of deposit dolomite horizon is present below thin cover of soil. Soil
present as a overburden having thickness 0.60m. The dolomite zone having
thickness of 1.50m.
Mining work has been done in the lease area by manual open cast mining method
by forming two benches. One for soil and another for dolomite mineral, by engaging
manual workers. Soil is removed first and than dolomite is excavated. Dolomite
horizon is compact and soft in nature and No drilling blasting is required.
5.1
Year wise development for the ensuing five years period: As the mining lease is having working pits, in the proposed mining scheme no
development work is proposed except removed of soil. In the proposed mining, dolomite
(White Chalk) will be excavated from the area by forming one bench. While calculating the
tonnage, specific gravity (Sp. Gr.) of soil is considered as 2 and for dolomite it is
considered as 2.5. The total area of each year to be mined in next five years is as below:
Year
Area in M2
2013-14
9900 M2
2014-15
10160 M2
2015-16
10200 M2
2016-17
10000 M2
2017-18
9700 M2
Year wise production for the ensuing five years period: In the proposed mining scheme, the mining will be started from east face of pit no. 1
and east part of the lease area during first and second year plan period and south
part of the pit during third fourth and fifth year. The orientation of face will be north –
south during first and second controlled by section M – M1 & orientation of face will
be east – west during third, fourth and fifth year & controlled by section N – N1. The
dolomite will be excavated by forming one bench. The mining will be done by
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manual open cast method. Soil will be excavated forming one bench. The height of
first bench of soil will be equal to thickness of soil cover and height of dolomite
bench will be 1.50m and width of bench is 2.00m.
5.1.1 First Year (2013-14)
During first year mining will be carried out in the east of the lease area and
controlled by section M – M1. The orientation of face will be north – south.
The dolomite having 1.50m thickness will be mined out by forming one bench.
5.1.2 Second Year (2014-15)
In the second year mining will have controlled by section M – M1. The face formed
at the end of first year will be advanced easterly. Second year excavation will be carried
out by forming one bench in dolomite. The dolomite will be excavated by forming one
bench of 1.5m height after removal of soil.
5.1.3 Third Year (2015-16)
In the third year the mining will have controlled by section N – N1. During third year
mining will be carried out in south part of the lease area. During third year mining will be
done by forming two benches one for soil and one for dolomite. Dolomite will be removed
by forming one bench, Dolomite (white chalk) having 1.5m thick will be excavated by one
bench. Orientation of face will be east- west.
5.1.4 Fourth Year (2016-17)
In the fourth year mining the strip will have controlled by section N – N1 as shown in
year wise development plan & section. During fourth year mining the face formed at the
end of third year will be advanced southerly. The orientation of face will be east – west.
In this strip the dolomite horizon is having an average thickness of 1.50m. It is
proposed to mine out dolomite by one bench of 1.5m height. The bench will have
maximum height of 1.50m and follow each other 2.00m a part. Soil will be excavated
separately.
5.1.5 Fifth Year (2017-18)
During the fifth year the strip have controlled by section N -N1. During fifth year, the
face formed at the end of fourth year will be advance southerly. During fifth year one
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bench for soil and one bench for dolomite will be formed, height of bench for mineral will
be 1.50m. The orientation of face will be east –west.
First Year Mining – (2013-14)
The strip is located at east part of the area and controlled by the section M – M1.
The dolomite will be excavated by forming one bench.
The strip parameter of block is as under: 1.
Area of strip
9900 m2
2.
Average thickness of Dolomite (White Chalk)
1.5 m.
3.
Average thickness of soil
0.60m
Mining of Soil/Dolomite (White Chalk) –
Bench No.
Area in M2
x
Height M.
= Volume in M3
1 Soil
9900
x
0.60
= 5940 M3
2 Dolomite (White Chalk)
9900
x
1.5
= 14850 M3
= 14850 M3/ 37125 MT
Total Dolomite ROM
Second Year Mining – (2014-15)
Second year working controlled by the section M - M1 at east of strip I. The dolomite
(White Chalk) present at pit floor will be excavated by forming one bench.
The strip parameter of block is as under: 1.
Area of strip
10160 m2
2.
Average thickness of Dolomite (White Chalk)
1.5 m.
3.
Average thickness of soil
0.60m
Mining of Soil/Dolomite (White Chalk)
Bench No.
Area in M2
x
Height M.
= Volume in M3
1 Soil
10160
x
0.60
= 6096 M3
2 Dolomite (White Chalk)
10160
x
1.5
= 15240 M3
Total Dolomite ROM
= 15240 M3/ 38100MT
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Third Year Mining – (2015-16)
During third year mining will be controlled by section N – N1. Located at south part
the lease area. The dolomite will be excavated by forming one bench of 1.5m. Soil will be
excavated by forming one bench. Orientation of face will be east – west.
The strip parameter of block is as under: 1.
Area of strip
10200 m2
2.
Average thickness of Dolomite (White Chalk)
1.5 m.
3.
Average thickness of soil
0.60 m.
Mining of Soil/Dolomite (White Chalk) –
Bench No.
Area in M2
x
Height M.
= Volume in M3
1
Soil
10200
x
0.60
= 6120 M3
2
Dolomite (White Chalk)
10200
x
1.5
= 15300 M3
Total Dolomite ROM
= 15300 M3/ 38250 MT
Forth Year Mining – (2016-17)
During forth year strips will be worked located at south of strip III. The face formed
at the end of third year will be advanced southerly. The area of working controlled by
section N – N1 and orientation of face will be east – west.
The strip parameter of block is as under: 1.
Area of strip
10000 m2
2.
Average thickness of Dolomite (White Chalk)
1.5 m.
3.
Average thickness of soil
0.60 m.
Mining of Soil/Dolomite (White Chalk)–
Bench No.
Area in M2
x
Height M.
= Volume in M3
1
Soil
10000
x
0.60
= 6000 M3
2
Dolomite (White Chalk)
10000
x
1.5
= 15000 M3
Total Dolomite ROM
= 15000 M3/ 37500 MT
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Fifth Year Mining – (2017-18)
During fifth year also mining will be carried out at south of strip IV controlled by
section N – N1. Orientation of face will be east – west.
The strip parameter of block is as under: 1.
Area of strip
9700 m2
2.
Average thickness of Dolomite (White Chalk)
1.5 m.
3.
Average thickness of soil
0.60 m.
Mining of Soil/Dolomite (White Chalk) –
Bench No.
Area in M2
x
Height M.
= Volume in M3
1
Soil
9700
x
0.60
= 5820 M3
2
Dolomite (White Chalk)
9700
x
1.5
= 14550 M3
= 14550 M3/ 36375 MT
Total Dolomite ROM
The list of year wise Excavation is as under:
Year
Volume of Excavation
ROM
Ore: O.B. Ratio by
In m3
Excavation in
Volumetric
S. No.
OB
ROM
M.T.
Excavation
1
I (2013-14)
5940
14850
37125
1:0.4
2
II (2014-15)
6096
15240
38100
1:0.4
3
III (2015-16)
6120
15300
38250
1:0.4
4
IV (2016-17)
6000
15000
37500
1:0.4
5
V (2017-18)
5820
14550
36375
1:0.4
Total
29976
74940
187350
1:0.4
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5.2
Year wise production during five years mining scheme period:
The year wise details of volume dolomite ore to be excavated & the production
tonnage of considering the recovery percentage are as under: Year
Volume in M3
O. B.
5.3
Tonnage of ROM
Production in MT
Dolomite (White Chalk)
Dolomite (White
Production
Chalk) Recovery of
in MT
80% from ROM
ROM
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
d x 0.80
First (2013-14)
5940
14850
37125
29700
Second (2014-15)
6096
15240
38100
30480
Third (2015-16)
6120
15300
38250
30600
Forth (2016-17)
6000
15000
37500
30000
Fifth (2017-18)
5820
14550
36375
29100
Total
29976
74940
187350
149880
Any changes in the proposed method of mining, drilling, blasting and deployment of
machinery if so give details: The method of mining proposed to be adopted in the next five years will be manual
open cast method same as the one proposed in the approved mining scheme and there
will be no change.
The area proposed for next five years of mining will done by manual open cast
mining method without drilling and blasting.
The soil present in the area will be removed by forming one bench. Dolomite ore
will be excavated by forming one bench of 1.50m height and 2.00m width.
The detailed of machinery to be used: S. No.
1.
5.4
Name of Machinery
Type
Capacity
Numbers
Water Pump
-
5 HP
One
Precautions to be observed during drilling & blasting
The dolomite is compact and soft in nature. No drilling and blasting is required for
excavation of dolomite. Therefore no drilling & blasting will be carried out during
scheme period.
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CHAPTER – 6
DISPOSAL OF MINE WASTE & SEPARATE STACKING OF SUB GRADE MINERALS
6.1
Nature of waste & its rate of yearly generation
In the proposed mining the OB is likely to be generated will be nil only soil will be
generated. Besides this the 20% ROM is likely to be generated during scheme period. The
yearly rate generation of the soil as well as the OB has been described in detail in the
mining chapter and the data given there is presented in a tabular form below. For the
loosened soil, waste and OB, the expansion factor considered is 1.3.
The tabular statement showing volume of soil, OB, Mineralized waste:Year
Soil vol. in
m
3
(a)
Waste
Total insitu
volume of
volume of
waste in
waste in m3
m3
(c)
(b)
6.2
I (2013-14)
5940
2970
8910
II (2014-15)
6096
3048
9144
III (2015-16)
6120
3060
9180
IV (2016-17)
6000
3000
9000
V (2017-18)
5820
2910
8730
Total
29976
14980
44964
Selection of Dumping site -:
In the proposed mining scheme, it is proposed that the, waste and soil generated
during scheme period will be backfilled in pit No. 1. As available voids is much more than
the required ones. The problem for disposal of OB will not be there. The waste generated
in next five years will be refilled into the matured voids. First of all waste will be backfilled
in to the voids and soil will be spread on backfilled area. Extend of backfilling has been
given on next page.
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6.3
Method of Dumping and maximum height & spread of dumps: Backfilling of overburden will be done side by side at the time of generation itself
hence question its height and spread does not arise. As volume of voids is much more
than material available for backfilling. Backfilled of the entire mined out land upto original
ground level will not possible. Therefore part of mined out area will be backfilled upto
original ground level and part of the mined out area will be used as water reservoir.
Year wise generation of waste, formation of voids and backfilled area: -
Year
Formation of mined out voids
2
In m
3
In m
Average
depth in
Volume of waste
OB in
m
3
Extend of backfilling
Mineral
Volume
Loosend
waste
of filling
Total
Area to be
Av.
3
3
material
backfilling
backfilled
Height of
OB in M
in M
20% of
m
in m
3
ROM
material in
backfilling
3
m
I (201314)
9900
14850
2.1
5940
7722
2970
10692
10692
5091
2.1
II (201415)
10160
15240
2.1
6096
7925
3048
10973
10973
5225
2.1
III (201516)
10200
15300
2.1
6120
7956
3060
11016
11016
5245
2.1
IV (201617)
10000
15000
2.1
6000
7800
3000
10800
10800
5142
2.1
V (2017-18)
9700
14550
2.1
5820
7566
2910
10536
10536
5017
2.1
Total
49960
74940
2.1
29976
38969
14980
54017
54017
25720
2.1
6.4
Precautions for confinement of dumps to prevent pollution of surface water
bodies/courses: As the soil and waste will be backfilled simultaneously there is no possibility of
stacked material getting washed out and polluting the water bodies/water course in
the surrounding area.
6.5
Arrangement of separate stacking of Sub-Grade materials
In the proposed mining there is no possibility of production of sub grade ore hence
no need for making provision for stacking of sub grade ore does not arise.
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CHAPTER – 7
USE OF MINERAL
a)
End use of mineral
Dolomite of the area is used as filler in various industries like fertilizer etc.
b)
Physical and chemical specification stipulated
The light color magnesium rich clay.
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CHAPTER – 8
MINERAL BENEFICIATION
The ROM dolomite (White Chalk) will be manually sorted at the face No mineral
beneficiation is required.
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CHAPTER – 9
Employment potential
9.1
Management & Supervision Personnel: The lessee is having a mining lease in this area and has employment quite a number of
qualified person.
ORGNISATION CHART
│
Part time Mining Engineer -
1 no.
│
Mines Manager
-
1 no
(Permit Manager)
Unskilled Labour
Excavation of OB
(ii)
Yearly excavation of OB
= 5996 M3
Working days in year
= 300 days
OMS
= 1.5 M3/day
Manpower requirement
5996
= ---------- = 13.3 Say 14
300 x 1.5
For production of Dolomite
Yearly production of dolomite ROM
= 37470 MT
Average working days in year
= 300 days
OMS
= 2 MT/day
Manpower requirement
37470
= ---------- = 62.45 Say 63
300 x 2
Others (Plantation
Chokidar etc.)
=
(Six)
Total Labour
=
83 (Eighty Three)
The lessee will be employed statutory personnel’s at the mine as required under
Rule MMR 1961 and MCDR – 1988 during mining scheme period.
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CHAPTER – 10
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
S.
Salient Point
No.
Proposal As per
Position at the end of
Proposal for next five
approved mining Plan
five years of mining
year plan period
plan period
1
1
Top
2
soil
preservation
utilization
storage In
3
approved
4
mining Topsoil
5
generated As per the scheme of
and scheme soil was proposed during mining scheme mining for the next five
to backfilled in the mined period was backfilled years the topsoil will be
out area.
in the mined out area. backfilled in the area. The
year wise generation of
top soil will be as under:
2
Waste
management
Year
Soil in M3
2013-14
5940 M3
2014-15
6096 M3
2015-16
6120 M3
2016-17
6000 M3
2017-18
5820 M3
dump In the approved mining At the end of five years As per the mining scheme
scheme it was anticipated it is found that the submitted, the quantum of
that the soil generated waste
was
proposed
to
generated soil likely to be generated
be during plan period was is given below:
backfilled.
2970 m3
backfilled in the mined I (13-14)
out area.
II (14-15)
3048 m3
III (15-16)
3060 m3
IV (16-17)
3000 m3
V (17-18)
2970 m3
The
OB
generated
is
proposed to be backfilled
in the area.
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3
Afforestation
Programme
In the approved mining The
lessee
has In the scheme of mining
with plan it was proposed to planted the all saplings submitted
now
precautions for survival plant 20 saplings each as proposed in mining proposed
and
protection
plantation
to
it
is
carry
out
on
the
of year within the statutory plan but all plant could Afforestation
barrier. The proposal were not survived. Only 20 backfilled
Sapling
&
on
plant are present in the statutory barrier with the
as under: Year
area
Area to
to the planted be covered
area.
rate of 20 saplings every
year. Year wise plantation
I
20
100 m2
II
20
100 m2
III
20
100 m3
summarized as follows: -
IV
20
100 m3
Year
V
20
100 m3
programme
can
No. of
Area
Sapling
in m2
I (13-14)
20
100
II (14-15)
20
100
III (15-16) 20
100
IV (16-17) 20
100
V (17-18)
100
20
Afforestation will be done
on backfilled land & in
statutory
backlog
barrier.
of
programme
The
afforestation
will
be
completed during first year
of mining scheme period.
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4
Quality of mine water As there was no possibility As
and any interference of
with
surface
courses
encountering
water water
in
the
no
preventive The
condition
even
at
ground measures required to present remains same as
proposed be taken no proposal that of approved mining
mining the question of was
made
in
the plan,
no
preventive
pumping this water out so approved mining plan. measures required to be
as to interfere with surface
watercourses
arise.
The
ground
did
not
quality
of
water
taken up.
collected
from the dug well in the
vicinity of ML was found to
be saline and normally not
suitable
for
human
consumption.
5
Fly rocks problem and No proposal was made in The position at the end No drilling and blasting will
precautions
the approved mining plan. of five years remains be done.
same as that of five
year
of
mining
scheme.
6
Land reclamation and In the approved mining Lessee has backfilled In the proposed scheme of
rehabilitation
scheme the mined out the mined out area mining
the
degradation
land was not proposed to during scheme period. land will be backfilled. The
backfilled.
year
wise
proposed
backfilled area will be as
under: Year
Area to
2
be backfilled in M
7
Noise level
No
proposal
was No
prepared.
action
required.
2
I (13-14)
5091 M
II (14-15)
5225 M2
III (15-16)
5245M2
IV (16-17)
5142 M2
V (17-18)
5017 M2
was Mining activity loading the
generation
of
noise.
Precaution shall be taken
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to maintain the noise level.
8
Treatment
water
of
and
toxic
mine, No
proposal
was No
affluent/ prepared.
action
was Not applicable.
required.
substances
before discharge
9
Recirculation of treated Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
water
OTHER INFORMATION IF ANY
NIL
Date –
Kalyan Singh Nagori
Place – Udaipur
RQP/UDP/023/87-A
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PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN OF PATANA DOLOMITE (WHITE
CHALK) MINE (S. NO. 295/P) OF M/S ARO CHEM INDUSTRIES
1.0
INTRODUCTION
The lease area of Patana Dolomite (white chalk) mine over an area of 40.00
Hect. in survey No. 295/P of village - Patana, Taluka – Vallabhipur, District –
Bhavnagar, state – Gujarat has been granted to M/s Aro Chem Industries Bhavnagar
vide govt. order no. MCR – 1577 (A-60) – 2753 CHH date 20.05.1977 was executed
on 21.09.1977 for a period of 20 years. Lessee has applied renewal and the state
government agree to renewal the lease vide order no. MCR/ 1096 - 4089 CHH dated
11.07.2002.
In compliance of rule 23(B) of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules
(Amended), 2003 the progressive mine closure plan of above mentioned area has
been prepared with due authorization of the lessee. The mining scheme has been
prepared with due authorization of the lessee. The mineral dolomite white chalk mine
will be extracted from the mine for the trading purpose.
a)
Name of Lessee:
M/s Aro Chem Industries
10 Pushp Soceity
T 2245 Hill Drive Road
Post - Bhavnagar
District (Guj.)
M/s Aro Chem is Proprietorship firm. The name and address of the proprietor is as under:Smt. Laxmi Ben, Bhagwan Ji Bhai Patel
10 Pushp Soceity
T 2245 Hill Drive Road
Post - Bhavnagar
District (Guj.)
Shri Bhagwan Ji Bhai Patel is having power of Attorney
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b)
Location of the lease area:
The area Patana (White Chalk) Dolomite mine is situated towards northeast of the
Panvi village. The lease area is 2.0 km from village- Panvi is located on state high way
No. 36. Panvi village is located at a distance of 20 km. from vallabhipur, (Taluka head
quarter) and about 65 km. from Bhavnagar (District head quarter).
Botad is the nearest railway station, which lies on Bhavnagar- Ahmadabad, section.
Bhavnagar is the nearest Airport, located at a distance of 70 km. from applied area.
Lease area falls on the restricted top sheet of survey of India. Approximate location of
the
lease area has been marked over district administrative map and precise
location has been shown over village cadastral map.
c)
Extent of the lease area:
The area of Patana dolomite (white chalk) mine S. No (295/P) is 40.00 Hect.
Near village- Patana, Taluka – Vallabhipur, District- Bhavnagar (Guj.)
d)
The type of lease area (Forest , Non forest etc.)
The mining lease for mineral Dolomite (white chalk) mine will be granted to the
lessee for 40.00 Hect. area over survey No. 295/P for a period of twenty years (20)
near village Patana. Entire lease area is a Govt. wasteland.
e)
The present land use pattern:
The lease area granted is govt. waste land, which is a non- irrigated piece of barren l
land. The lease area is non- forestland
S.
Survey No.
No.
1
Area in
Type of land
Ownership/Occupancy
Govt. waste Land
Hect.
295/P
40.00
Govt. Waste
Patana
Hect.
Land
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The land use pattern of the area is as under: Table indicate break up of area in mining lease for calculation of financial assurance (in hect.)
Net area
considered
for
calculation
(In hect.)
(E)
15.3951
Area
considered
as fully
reclaimed &
rehabilitated
(In hect.)
(D)
7.6079
-
-
-
-
0.0500
-
-
-
0.0500
Mineral storage
0.0600
-
0.0600
-
0.0600
Infrastructure
0.0100
-
0.0100
-
0.0100
0.0280
-
0.0280
-
0.0280
-
-
-
-
-
0.0700
0.0500
0.0700
-
0.0700
Total area
(In hect.)
C=A+B
10.3991
Additional
area
requirement
during plan
period. (In
hect.)
(B)
4.9960
Storage for topsoil
-
3.
Overburden/dump
4.
5.
S.
No.
Head
Area put on
use at start of
plan. (In
hect.)
(A)
1.
Area under mining
2.
7.7872
(Workshop,
administrative
building etc.)
6.
Roads
7.
Railways
8.
Green belt
9.
Tailing pond
-
-
-
-
-
10.
Effluent treatment
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
plant
11.
Mineral Separation
Plant
12.
Township area
-
-
-
-
-
13.
Others to specify
-
-
-
-
-
10.5671
5.0460
15.5631
7.6079
8.0052
Settling Tank
Grand Total
Area put in used during four years scheme period 8.0052 Hect (as shown in progressive mine
closure plan).
f)
The method of mining & mineral processing operations:
In Patana dolomite (white chalk) mine area the nature of deposit is bedded.
Mineral dolomite (white chalk) mine occurs in the form of bed below thin cover of Soil.
Open cast mining without drilling and blasting is the only suitable method of mining for
such type of deposit.
Mineral processing dolomite is not required excepting some manual sorting
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1.1
Reason for Closure:
This is existing mining lease. Mine will be close only due to exhaust of dolomite
mineral.
The mine will be closed only due to exhaust of dolomite mineral.
1.2
Statutory Obligations:
Special conditions imposed while execution of lease deed.
Lessee will followed as per condition imposed in the lease deed.
The copies of relevant documents may be attached as Annexure:
i)
Copy of Sanction Order from the State Government.
1.3
Closure Plan Preparation:
a)
Name & address of the Lessee:
M/s Aro Chem Industries
10 Pushp Soceity
T 2245 Hill Drive Road
Post - Bhavnagar
District (Guj.)
M/s Aro Chem is Proprietorship firm. The name and address of the proprietor is as under:Smt. Laxmi Ben, Bhagwan Ji Bhai Patel
10 Pushp Soceity
T 2245 Hill Drive Road
Post - Bhavnagar
District (Guj.)
Shri Bhagwan Ji Bhai Patel is having power of Attorney
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b)
Name & Address, registration Number of the recognized qualified person who
prepared the Mining Scheme -:
Shri Kalyan Singh Nagori
Reg. No. RQP/UDP/023/87A
(Valid up to 13.1.2022)
C/o The Mewar Geomin Consultants
70, Indraprasth Complex, IIIrd Floor
Delhigate, Shastri Circle, Link Road,
Udaipur (Rajasthan). 313001
Phone No. (0294) 2561098 (O)
(0294) 2460365 (R)
Mobile 94142-89507
Fax No. 0294 – 2561098
Email address – nagori.ks@gmail.com
a)
Name & Address of the executing agency:
M/s Aro Chem Industries
10 Pushp Soceity
T 2245 Hill Drive Road
Post - Bhavnagar
District (Guj.)
2.0
Mine Description:
2.1(a)
Briefly describe the topography and general geology indicating rock
types available, the chemical constituents of the rocks/ minerals including toxic
elements if any, at the mine site.
a)
Topography:
The leasehold area is covered by soil in peneplained terrain without any major
topographical relief. The lease area is Govt. wasteland. The area is in irregular shape.
Dolomite can see in working pits.
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There is no river or nala within the lease area. The rainy water follows the natural
slope of the area. In general the area having slope in eastern direction. Rainy water of
region ultimately goes into Arabian Sea.
There is no river or nala with in the lease area. No permanent nala is passing in
the area, rainwater flow in eastern direction. However in general water flow in eastern
direction. The temperature reaches upto 400C during summer and minimum upto 120C
in the winter. The average rainfall of the region is 600 mm per year.
Except small bushes, no major tree can be seen in the area, there is no reserve
or protected forest in the area. There is no village within lease area. The nearest
village is Patana.
b)
General Geology
The general geology set up given by Sh. Shrivastava for the region area as follow: -
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name of the
Litho logy
Geological Age
Rock Units
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Alluvium
Alluvium, Black Cotton Soil
Recent & rock units
Coastal Sandstone Salt Waste
Sub recent
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Agate Conglomerate
Agate conglomerate
Pleistocene
of the Coastal area
& associate ferruginous
& sub recent
south of ghogha
sandstones
--------------------------------------------------------Unconformity----------------------------------------------Piram beds
Fossil ferrous
Uppermost
Conglomerates, grits
Miocene to
& Sandy clay
Pliocene
----------------------------------------------------------Unconformity--------------------------------------------Kuda Sandstone Member
Sandstone with occasional greyclay
Bhumbhil conglomerate member
Hard fossil ferrous grit and gritty
Conglomerates with fine argillaceous
Sandstone & grey clay
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Gajformation-------------------------------------Unconformity----------------------------Lower Miocene
Ratnapur clay members
Grey clay with thin bands
of limestone. A gritty current sandstone near the base.
--------------------------------------------------------Unconformity----------------------------------------------Laterritic Rock
Red and brown hard latertite
Lower
some limestone, dolomite with
Eocene
volcanic ash rock and tuffaceous
material also some reworked
eterite clay
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Deccan Trap
Plutonic masses and dykes
Upper
Formation
intrusive in trap flows,
Cretaceous
Basaltic flows, associate
to Eocene
with acidic lava.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------
On the basis of generalized geological sequence (mentioned earlier) the following
geological sequence was observed during the course of investigation
Litho Unites
Age
Alluvium, Soil etc.
Recent to sub-recent.
Dolometic
Attapulagite Clay
Eocene
Deccan trap
Upper Creataceous to
(Basalitic lava flows)
Lower Eocene
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dolomite Limestone: Dolomatic limestone is directly overlies the Deccan Trap in the region. Exposures of
Dolomatic limestone are less, as most of the area is covered by the soil. It is hard
compact medium to fine grained by the soil. It hard compact medium to fine grained
and shows
milky, opaque, luster. It is white, Plane-pink to dull buff in color. In thin
section study, it shows on-crystalline texture. It is mainly composed of shining
calcite/dolomite, cemented by calcareous material. At times ferruginous material is also
present.
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Dolomatic limestone is observed in Patna, Patana, Lunadhara and Malpara village.
According to the chemical analysis MgO varies from 10 to 16%, which clearly shows
that it is a dolomatic limestone. The analysis report is enclosed as annexure.
Attapulgite Clay: Out crops of white-buff colored clay are less in number but it is present below soil
cover. It is interesting to not that Attapulgite Clay is more or less found in the dolomatic
area as thin band. It appears that where impurities are more (mount-morillonite in
particular) in the dolomatic Whiting Chalk Attapulgite clay bands are developed. The
Attapulgite clay is noticed at Patana, Lunadharna, patna, Kerine village of Vallabhipur
taluka.
Attapulgite is also known as Palygoracite a distend clay mineral with a unique
fibrous chain type structure. The analysis report is enclosed as annexure.
Deccan Trap: The color of trap is black to grey with secondary minerals like zeolitie; calcite, etc. are
also noticed as cavity filling. Traps are observed below the, dolomatic limestone at
Sum dhal, Karin, saojdi village of Bhavnagar district. As per the Sojdi village of
Bhavnagar district. As per the geological setting of the region the trap is the oldest
formation.
c)
Local Geology/geology of the area:
On the basis of generalized geological sequence the area has been studied in detail
and observed that Dolomite (White Chalk) is present in the area. This (White Chalk) is
available in the area below soil cover. Three working pits are excavated in the area.
The thickness of litho units can summarize as under: Based on fieldwork & pitting work carried out in the area.
Formation
Thickness
Topsoil, Alluvium etc.
0.60
Dolomite (White Chalk)
1.5 m.
The Stratigraphic sequence of the area can be summarized as under: Litho Units
Age
Alluvium Soil etc.
Recent to sub recent
Dolomatic
Eocene
Attapulagite to Clay
Deccan Trap
Upper Cretaceous to
(Basaltic Lava flows)
Lower to Eocene
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2.2
a)
Mineral Reserve:
Mineral reserves and resources as per UNFC classification available category
wise as estimated in last mining plan/mining scheme approved:
The category wise mineral reserves and resources as per UNFC code 111 & 122 are as under:
Classification
TOTAL MINERAL RESERVES
A. Mineral reserves
1. Proved mineral reserves
2. Probable mineral reserves
Total
B.
Remaining resources
3. Feasibility mineral resources
4. Pre-feasibility mineral resources
5. Measured mineral resources
6. Indicated mineral resources
7. Inferred mineral resources
8. Reconnaissance resources
Total
Code
Reserves estimation (Quantity in tonnes)
Dolomite (white chalk)
111
121
595149 MT
174561 MT
769710 MT
211
221
331
332
333
334
57240 MT
57240 MT
2.3
Method of Mining:
(a).
Describe briefly the mining method of followed to win the mineral:
In Patana dolomite (white chalk) mine the nature of deposit is bedded. Mineral
dolomite (white chalk) mine occurs in the form of bed below thin cover of soil. Manual
open cast mining is the only suitable method of mining for such type of deposit. No
Drilling and blasting will be required during scheme period.
Production Level:
As per mining scheme, the production programme is as under: Year
Volume in M3
O. B.
Tonnage of ROM
Production in MT
Dolomite (White Chalk)
Dolomite (White
Production
Chalk) Recovery of
in MT
80% from ROM
ROM
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
d x 0.80
First (2013-14)
5940
14850
37125
29700
Second (2014-15)
6096
15240
38100
30480
Third (2015-16)
6120
15300
38250
30600
Forth (2016-17)
6000
15000
37500
30000
Fifth (2017-18)
5820
14550
36375
29100
Total
29976
74940
187350
149880
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2.4
Mineral Beneficiation:
No beneficiation is required.
3.0
Review of implementation of Mining Plan/Scheme of Mining including five years
Progressive Closure Plan upto the final Closure Plan:
According approved mining scheme it was proposed to plant 20 saplings every
year lessee has planted the 20 saplings every year out only 20 plants are survived.
Backfilling was proposed in approved mining scheme. Lessee has not backfilled the
mined out area because dolomite is present at pit floor.
S. No.
1
2
3
Particulars
Proposed as per
Achieved
approved plan
during scheme
100 saplings
29280 M2
200 M
100 saplings
19800 M2
Nil
Plantation
Backfilling
Fencing
4.0
CLOSURE PLAN:
4.1
Implementation of reclamation of Mined out land:
The working done by opencast method of mining and in future also the same
practice will be continued and mined pit will be backfilled. During mining scheme
period 49960 M2 additional land will be degraded and 25720 M2 area will be backfilled
as shown in progressive Mine Closure Plan Plate No. 10. and other part of mined out
land will be developed as water reservoir. In the water reservoir the higher benches of
excavated mining pit shall be terraced and plantation will be done for stabilized the
slope. The slope of higher benches will be made gently for easy accessibility by local
people to pond water and fencing will be carried out around the water reservoir as
required. The year wise area to be reclaimed by backfilling will be as under:Year
Area
to
be Saplings to be fencing in m
2
backfilled in M
planted
2013 – 14
5091 M
2
20
-
2014 – 15
5225 M2
20
-
2015 – 16
5245 M2
20
100m
2016 – 17
5142 M2
20
100m
2017 – 18
5017 M2
20
100m
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20 saplings will be planted every year during five years scheme period and fencing will
be done around plantation and working pits. As shown in progressive mine closure
plan plate no. 10.
4.2
Water Quality Management:
a)
Surface water bodies available in the lease and measures to be taken to control
the erosion, sedimentation, siltation and any other contamination:
There is no permanent surface water body. There is nothing like any pond,
lakes and Dam etc. exists nearby the area.
The area is not erosion prone part because the ground slope is very gentle.
b)
Quality and quantity of surface water bodies collected into the pits and
corrective measures proposed to meet the water quality confirming the
permissible limit:
The area is working mining lease hence at the present stage there is no water
in the excavated pits. It is expected that some water may be collected during rainy
season, which will be percolated in the ground. No remedial measure is required as
there is no effect.
c)
Ground water bodies and measures to be taken to control erosion,
sedimentation, siltation and other contaminations:
The water table in the area is 20m below the general ground level during the
monsoon as seen in well situated near the area. Ground water in the area is generally
saline and salinity increases with passage of time after monsoon. The water table of
the area will not be tapped by working so there is no problem of lowering of water table
of the region.
There is no permanent ground water body like spring band etc. in the lease area.
d)
Quality of ground water in the area along with water table:
The water table in the area is 20m below the general ground level during the
monsoon. Ground water in the area is generally saline and salinity increases with
passage of time after monsoon. The water table of the area will not be tapped by
working so there is no problem of lowering of water table of the region.
There is no permanent ground water body like spring band etc. in the lease area.
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e)
Whether hydrological studies are carried out in the area ? If yes, the report
should be enclosed.
No hydrological studies have been done in the area and it is not required also.
f)
Water Balance Chart:
As this is a manual working mining, at which about 83 workers will be employed
for production of mineral dolomite, hence water requirement will also be less. Drinking
water will be bring from Patana village. Besides above rainy water will be collected in
the working pit. This collected water will be used for plantation purpose.
As water requirement will be very low & water table will not be encountered
during mining, hence the proposed mining of dolomite mineral does not have any
adverse effect on ground water table also.
g) If there is potential of acid mine drainage, the treatment method should be given:
This is the case of mining of dolomite mineral involving no acid generation so
no management is called for.
4.3
Air Quality Management:
There is not much suspended dust in the air of the area except in summer
during the storms. The rocks of the lease area are soft. Thus subsequent quality of the
air is hardly affected. Due to simple nature of mining no chemical or toxic effluents are
discharged in the area hence question of air pollution does not arise.
4.4
Waste Management:
The overburden generated during mining scheme period will be Nil only. Soil
will be generated during scheme period and it will be backfilled.
4.5
Topsoil Management:
Topsoil will be generated during scheme period will be as under:Year
Soil (in M3)
I (13-14)
5940 M3
II (14-15)
6096 M3
III (15-16)
6120 M3
IV (16-17)
6000 M3
V (17-18)
5820M3
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Soil generated during mining scheme period will be spread on the backfill area.
4.6
Tailing Dam Management:
The dolomite mining does not involve generation of any sort of tailing so no
management is called for.
4.7
Infrastructures:
One office and rest shelter will be constructed in the area.
4.8
Disposal Mining Machinery:
This item is not applicable at prevent context. Mining machinery will be used on
contract basis. Their disposal of mining machinery will not required.
4.9
Safety & Security:
The fencing will be done during five years scheme period along working pits to
prevent the villagers and animals.
The area is a very remote part of the region and after mining is over in the
lease, the legal status of leased land will be same. The leased land will be reclaimed
by backfilling and by using the excavated area as water reservoir. All the precautions
are to be observed as per Reg. 106 of MMR, 1961 for safety and security.
4.10
Disaster Management Plan and Risk Assessment:
Mining is an activity involving land degradation by excavation and dumping the
waste. The structure and strength of the rock type involved in mining plays very
important role to plan the disaster due to failure resulting from various activities
involved in mining. The mine will be developed by manual opencast method of mining.
Mineral exploitation and transportation will be carried out by manual means. There is
least involvement of any machinery. Maximum depth of working is concentrated as
2.10m and benches are proposed in the plan. Looking into these no cause of disaster
has been apprehended during mining activity. To avert any adverse situation all the
statutory precautions shall be undertaken into account as per Mines Act, 1952, and
other mining rules.
4.11
Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance:
This is the case of Progressive Mine Closure Plan being submitted. However,
during temporary discontinuance of the mining operation due to any reason notice
shall be send to IBM and mines safety as per the existing rules.
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5.0
ECONOMIC
REPERCUSSIONS
OF
CLOSURE
OF
MINE
&
MANPOWER
RETRENCMENTS:
5.1
Number of local residents employed in the mine, status of the continuation of
family occupation and scope of joining the occupation back:
In all this is the proposal of Progressive Mine Closure Plan so it is not
applicable at this stage. However 66 local villagers will be employed in the mine. The
villagers are farmers. Due to direct or indirect at the mining the income of local workers
will be increased, resulting improvement in living condition.
5.2
Compensation given or to be given to the employees connecting with substance
of himself and their family members:
This is the proposal Progressive Mine Closure Plan so it is not applicable at this stage.
5.3
Satellite occupation connected to the mining industry – number of persons
engaged therein continuance of such business after mine closure:
It is proposed to enough 83 workers directly at mine. Workers are coming from nearby
villages whose main occupation is farming. The additional work generated for them
due to mining will be loading of trucks. The mining activity of the area will generate
work for the mineral and material transport, canteen etc. Which will ultimate enhance
the living condition of the people in the surrounding area.
5.4
Continued engagement of employees in the rehabilitated status of mining lease
area and any other remnant activities:
Mining is side job for the workers at the mine. There main occupation is farming,
hence there will be no effect on and around workers after closer of mining work.
Accordingly rehabilitation does not require for them. After closer of the mine all the
worker’s directly or indirectly with the mine will be diverted to their main occupation
that is forming so their improved living condition will be continue as such even after
closer of the mine.
5.5
Envisaged repercussions on the expectation of the society around due to
closure of the mine:
This is the proposal progressive mine closure plan so it is not applicable at this stage
mine is side jobs for the worker, this work is an additional sauces of income for them,
mining is side job for workers hence it does not have major impact on the society
around the area.
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6.
Time Scheduling for abandonment:
This is the proposal Progressive Mine Closure Plan so it is not applicable at this
stage. However part of the area will be abandonment during scheme period. The
complete thickness of mineral will be mined out and part of the area can be declared
abandonment. About 110688 sq. mt. areas will be worked during mining scheme
period.
It is manual opencast mine no machinery will be used. The six-month will be
sufficient for abandonment of mine.
The time scheduling for abandonment of the lease area for the progressive
mine closure plan proposal during mining scheme period is given below: (A)
Mined out land
(a) (i) Area already broken up
-
10.3991 Hect.
(ii) Area already backfilled
-
5.0359 Hect.
(iii)Area already reclaimed
-
5.0359 Hect.
-
4.9960Hect.
(ii) Additional area to be backfilled
-
2.5720 Hect
(iii) Additional area to be reclaimed
-
2.5720 Hect.
-
20 trees & 100 m2
(b) (i) Additional area proposed to be
Broken during next five years
(B)
Plantation
(i)
Area already covered under
Plantation & No. of trees
(ii)
Area proposed to be brought
Under plantation in end of five years -
7.
100 Saplings in 500 m2
Abandonment Cost:
This is the proposal Progressive Mine Closure Plan so it is not applicable at this
stage. However following work will be undertaken for reclamation of land. The fencing
& plantation cost is given for scheme period as under: -
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YEAR-WISE PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO. 6 & 7 OF PMCP
First year (2013-14): ITEMS
(A) Reclamation &
Rehabilitation of
mined out land
(B) Stabilization &
Rehabilitation
of
Dumps (with lease)
(C)
REHABILITGATION
OF BARREN AREA
WITHIN LEASE
(D)
ENVIRONMENTAL
MONITROING (Core
zone & Buffer Zone
separately)
DETAILS
(i) Backfilling
(ii) Afforestation on the
backfilled area.
(iii) Others (please
specify)
eg.
Afforestation
on
exhausted benches
(iv) Pisciculture
(v) Converting into
water reservoir.
(vi) Picnic Spot
(i) Terracing
(ii) Pitching
(iii) Construction of
Parapet
Walls/
Retaining wall at toe of
dumps
(iv) Construction of
Check Dams along
slope of valties etc.
(v) Construction of
Settling
Ponds
(Garland drain etc.)
(vi) Desilting of Setting
Ponds, channels
(vii) Afforestation on
dumps
(viii) Others (Please
specify) Fencing
(i) Afforestation (Green
belt building)
(ii) Others (Please
specify)
(i) Ambient Air Quality
(ii) Water Quality
(iii) Noise Level Survey
(iv) Ground Vibration
(v) Others (Please
Specify)
Total
AREA
(HECTS)
PROPOSED
0.5091
0.0100
QUANTITY
PROPOSED
20 saplings
EXPENDIT
URE (RS.)
PROPOSED
106920
2000
-
-
-
0.4809
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Rs. 108920
3
10692 M
REMARKS
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YEAR-WISE PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO. 6 & 7 OF PMCP
Second year (2014-15): ITEMS
DETAILS
AREA
QUANTITY
(HECTS)
EXPENDIT URE
(RS.)
PROPOSED
PROPOSED
0.5225
10973 M
109730
0.0100
20 saplings
2000
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.4935
-
-
(vi) Picnic Spot
-
-
-
(B) Stabilization &
(i) Terracing
-
-
-
Rehabilitation
(ii) Pitching
-
-
-
(iii) Construction of Parapet
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Setting
-
-
-
(vii) Afforestation on dumps
-
-
-
(viii)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(A) Reclamation &
(i) Backfilling
Rehabilitation of
(ii)
mined out land
backfilled area.
Afforestation
on
the
(iii) Others (please specify)
eg.
Afforestation
REMARKS
3
PROPOSED
on
exhausted benches
(iv) Pisciculture
(v) Converting into water
reservoir.
of
Dumps (with lease)
Walls/ Retaining wall at toe
of dumps
(iv) Construction of Check
Dams along slope of valties
etc.
(v) Construction of Settling
Ponds (Garland drain etc.)
(vi)
Desilting
of
Ponds, channels
Others
(Please
specify) Fencing
(C)
(i) Afforestation (Green belt
REHABILITGATION
building)
OF BARREN AREA
(ii) Others (Please specify)
-
-
-
(D)
(i) Ambient Air Quality
-
-
-
ENVIRONMENTAL
(ii) Water Quality
-
-
-
MONITROING (Core
(iii) Noise Level Survey
-
-
-
zone & Buffer Zone
(iv) Ground Vibration
-
-
-
separately)
(v) Others (Please Specify)
-
-
-
-
-
Rs. 111730
WITHIN LEASE
Total
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YEAR-WISE PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO. 6 & 7 OF PMCP
Third year (2015-16): ITEMS
DETAILS
AREA
QUANTITY
(HECTS)
EXPENDIT URE
(RS.)
PROPOSED
PROPOSED
0.5245
11016 M
110160
0.0100
20 saplings
2000
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.4955
-
-
(vi) Picnic Spot
-
-
-
(B) Stabilization &
(i) Terracing
-
-
-
Rehabilitation
(ii) Pitching
-
-
-
(iii) Construction of Parapet
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Setting
-
-
-
(vii) Afforestation on dumps
-
-
-
(viii)
-
100 MT
7000
-
-
-
(A) Reclamation &
(i) Backfilling
Rehabilitation of
(ii)
mined out land
backfilled area.
Afforestation
on
the
(iii) Others (please specify)
eg.
Afforestation
REMARKS
3
PROPOSED
on
exhausted benches
(iv) Pisciculture
(v) Converting into water
reservoir.
of
Dumps (with lease)
Walls/ Retaining wall at toe
of dumps
(iv) Construction of Check
Dams along slope of valties
etc.
(v) Construction of Settling
Ponds (Garland drain etc.)
(vi)
Desilting
of
Ponds, channels
Others
(Please
specify) Fencing
(C)
(i) Afforestation (Green belt
REHABILITGATION
building)
OF BARREN AREA
(ii) Others (Please specify)
-
-
-
(D)
(i) Ambient Air Quality
-
-
-
ENVIRONMENTAL
(ii) Water Quality
-
-
-
MONITROING (Core
(iii) Noise Level Survey
-
-
-
zone & Buffer Zone
(iv) Ground Vibration
-
-
-
separately)
(v) Others (Please Specify)
-
-
-
-
-
Rs. 119160
WITHIN LEASE
Total
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YEAR-WISE PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO. 6 & 7 OF PMCP
Fourth year (2016-17): ITEMS
DETAILS
AREA
QUANTITY
(HECTS)
PROPOSED
(A) Reclamation &
(i) Backfilling
Rehabilitation of
(ii)
mined out land
backfilled area.
EXPENDIT URE
(RS.)
PROPOSED
3
PROPOSED
0.5142
10800M
108000
0.0100
20 saplings
2000
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.5658
-
-
(vi) Picnic Spot
-
-
-
(B) Stabilization &
(i) Terracing
-
-
-
Rehabilitation
(ii) Pitching
-
-
-
(iii) Construction of Parapet
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Setting
-
-
-
(vii) Afforestation on dumps
-
-
-
(viii)
-
100 MT
7000
-
-
-
Afforestation
on
the
(iii) Others (please specify)
eg.
Afforestation
REMARKS
on
exhausted benches
(iv) Pisciculture
(v) Converting into water
reservoir.
of
Dumps (with lease)
Walls/ Retaining wall at toe
of dumps
(iv) Construction of Check
Dams along slope of valties
etc.
(v) Construction of Settling
Ponds (Garland drain etc.)
(vi)
Desilting
of
Ponds, channels
Others
(Please
specify) Fencing
(C)
(i) Afforestation (Green belt
REHABILITGATION
building)
OF BARREN AREA
(ii) Others (Please specify)
-
-
-
(D)
(i) Ambient Air Quality
-
-
-
ENVIRONMENTAL
(ii) Water Quality
-
-
-
MONITROING (Core
(iii) Noise Level Survey
-
-
-
zone & Buffer Zone
(iv) Ground Vibration
-
-
-
separately)
(v) Others (Please Specify)
WITHIN LEASE
Total
-
-
-
-
-
Rs. 117000
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YEAR-WISE PROPOSAL FOR ITEM NO. 6 & 7 OF PMCP
Fifth year (2017-18): ITEMS
DETAILS
AREA
QUANTITY
(HECTS)
PROPOSED
(A) Reclamation &
(i) Backfilling
Rehabilitation of
(ii)
mined out land
backfilled area.
EXPENDIT URE
(RS.)
PROPOSED
3
PROPOSED
0.5017
10536M
105360
0.0100
20 saplings
2000
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.3169
-
-
(vi) Picnic Spot
-
-
-
(B) Stabilization &
(i) Terracing
-
-
-
Rehabilitation
(ii) Pitching
-
-
-
(iii) Construction of Parapet
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Setting
-
-
-
(vii) Afforestation on dumps
-
-
-
(viii)
-
100 MT
7000
-
-
-
Afforestation
on
the
(iii) Others (please specify)
eg.
Afforestation
REMARKS
on
exhausted benches
(iv) Pisciculture
(v) Converting into water
reservoir.
of
Dumps (with lease)
Walls/ Retaining wall at toe
of dumps
(iv) Construction of Check
Dams along slope of valties
etc.
(v) Construction of Settling
Ponds (Garland drain etc.)
(vi)
Desilting
of
Ponds, channels
Others
(Please
specify) Fencing
(C)
(i) Afforestation (Green belt
REHABILITGATION
building)
OF BARREN AREA
(ii) Others (Please specify)
-
-
-
(D)
(i) Ambient Air Quality
-
-
-
ENVIRONMENTAL
(ii) Water Quality
-
-
-
MONITROING (Core
(iii) Noise Level Survey
-
-
-
zone & Buffer Zone
(iv) Ground Vibration
-
-
-
separately)
(v) Others (Please Specify)
WITHIN LEASE
Total
-
-
-
-
-
Rs. 114360
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8.
Financial Assurance:
Table indicate break up of area in mining lease for calculation of financial assurance (in
Hect.)
S.
No.
Head
Area put on
use at start of
plan. (In
hect.)
(A)
Total area
(In hect.)
C=A+B
10.3991
Additional
area
requirement
during plan
period. (In
hect.)
(B)
4.9960
1.
Area under mining
2.
Storage for topsoil
-
3.
Overburden/dump
4.
5.
Net area
considered
for
calculation
(In hect.)
(E)
15.3951
Area
considered
as fully
reclaimed &
rehabilitated
(In hect.)
(D)
7.6079
-
-
-
-
0.0500
-
-
-
0.0500
Mineral storage
0.0600
-
0.0600
-
0.0600
Infrastructure
0.0100
-
0.0100
-
0.0100
0.0280
-
0.0280
-
0.0280
-
-
-
-
-
0.0700
0.0500
0.0700
-
0.0700
7.7872
(Workshop,
administrative
building etc.)
6.
Roads
7.
Railways
8.
Green belt
9.
Tailing pond
-
-
-
-
-
10.
Effluent treatment
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
plant
11.
Mineral Separation
Plant
12.
Township area
-
-
-
-
-
13.
Others to specify
-
-
-
-
-
10.5671
5.0460
15.5631
7.6079
8.0052
Settling Tank
Grand Total
The financial assurance is submitted in the favour of The Commissioner CGM Gandhi
Nagar. The area put in use will be 8.0052 Hect. A total sum of Rs. 1.30 Lac is submitted
towards the financial assurance a bank guarantee (Copy enclosed).
Date:
Kalyan Singh Nagori
Place: Udaipur
Regn. No. RQP/ UDP/ 023/ 87- A
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