DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT ...

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTASSESSMENT REPORT

&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

PROPOSED RBM (RIVER BED MINERAL) MINING PROJECT,

Block No.: -4, Area: 6.67ha of which 3.9861 ha area of active water

channel and area within 500 m distance of bridge has been excluded.

Production Capacity:- 39,912TPAProject Cost: - Rs. 180.0 lacs

Study Period: -Winter Season (December 20 to February 2021

Work Order No.:- Nil Dated 1/11/2020

At Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah,

District-Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir

APPLICANT EIA CONSULTANTShri Kimat Lal S/o Shri KohlaRam

R/o- Raipur Satwari, Jammu &

KashmirEmail Id:- [email protected]

Gaurang Environmental Solutions Pvt.

Ltd.

102, SNG, Shri Ratna Apartment, Near TambiPetrol Pump, PeetalFactory, Jhotwara Road,

Jaipur- 302016E-mail id- [email protected]

NABET AccreditationNo.:NABET/EIA/2020/RA0026

Proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Mining Project, Block No.:‐4, Area: 6.67ha. At Shankerpora Bridge,

Upstream Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Tehsil Dooru, Jammu & Kashmir

Draft EIA/EMP Report

TABLE OF CONTENT

Chapter

No(s).

Title

1. Introduction

1. Purpose of the Report

Environment Clearance

Identification of Project & Project Proponent

Project

Project Proponent

Back ground of proponent

Brief Description of the Project

2. Project Description

2.0 Type Project

2.1 Need of the Project

2.2 Project Site

2.3 Project Highlight

2.4 Project-Activities

2.5 Mining Methodology

2.6 Conceptual Mining Plan

2.7 Proposed Infrastructure

2.8 Water Demand

2.9 Man Power

2.10 Conclusion

3. Description of Environment

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Sourse of Environmental Data

3.2 Collection and Analysis of Baseline Data

3.3 Topography

3.4 Dranage Pattern

3.5 Seismicity of Area




3.6 Land Environment

3.7 Soil Environment

3.8 Water Environment

3.9 Air Environment

3.10 Noise Environment

3.11 Biological Environment

4. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures

4.0 Introduction

4.1 Land Environment

4.2 Water Environment

4.3 Air Environment

4.4 NoiseEnvironment

4.5 Biological Environment

4.6 Socio-Economic Environment

5. Analysis of Alternative (Technology And Site)

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Site

5.2 Technology

5.2.1 Mining Methodology

5.3 Conceptual Mining Plan

5.4 Conclusion

6. Environment Monitoring Programme

6.0 Introduction

6.1 Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Procedure

6.2 Environment Monitoring Cell

6.3 Environmental Monitoring Schedule

6.4 Monitoring Schedule

6.5 Monitoring Prameters

7. Additional Studies

7.0 Risk Analysis and Disaster Management Plan

7.1 Risk Analysis

7.2 Risk and Hazards in River Bed Material Mining




7.3 Disaster Management Plan

7.4 Replenishment Study

7.5 Traffic Study

7.6 Socio-Economic Assessment

7.7 Public Hearing

8. Project Benefits

8.1 General

8.2 Improvement in Socio-Economice Environment

8.3 Health

8.4 Other Traingle Benefits

9. Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis

9.0 Introduction

9.1 Project Benefits

10. Environment Management Plan (Emp)

10.0 Introduction

10.1 Critical Activities for Emplementation

10.2 Environmental Action Program

10.3 Conclusion

11. Summary & Conclusion

11.0 Introduction

11.1 Silent Features of Project

11.2 Mining Methodology

11.3 Base Line & Impct to Proposed Project

11.4 Environment Management Plan & CSR




LIST OF SYMBOLS, UNITS & ABBREVIATIONS % Percent

°C Degree Celsius

µg/m3 Microgram per meter cube

AAGR Average Annual Growth Rate

AMSL Average Mean Sea Level

APHA American Public Health Association

BGL Below ground level

BIS Bureau of Indian Standards

BOD Biochemical Oxygen Demand

BOD5 BOD after 5 days of incubation period

BGL Below Ground Level

CO Carbon mono oxide

COD Chemical Oxygen Demand

CPCB Central Pollution Control Board

dB Decibel

DG Set Diesel Generator Set

DM District Magistrate

DO Dissolved Oxygen

EC Electrical Conductivity

EC Environmental Clearance

EIA Environmental Impact Assessment

EMP Environment Management Plan

ft feet

FDI Foreign Direct Investment

GoI Government of India




ha Hectare

HFL Highest Flood Level

IRC Indian Road Congress

IS:3025 Indian Standard 3025

KLD Kilo Liters per Day

Km Kilometer

lpcd Liters per capita per day

LOS Level of Service

m Meter

m2 Square meter

mgbl meters below ground level

m3/annum Cubic meter per annum

mg/kg Milligram per kilogram

MoEF Ministry of Environment & Forests

ML Area Mining Lease Area

MPN Most Probable Number

MSW Municipal Solid Waste

NAAQ National Ambient Air Quality

NH National Highway

NO2 Nitrogen di-oxide

NOC No Objection Certificate

NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Unit

pH Negative (-) log of Hydrogen Ion Concentration

PM10 Particle size having aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10

PM2.5 Particle size having aerodynamic diameter ≤ 2.5

PCU Public Carrier Unit




PPE Personnel Protective Equipment

PUC Pollution Under Control

RBM River Bed Mining

RL River Level

SEAC State Level Expert Appraisal Committee

SH State Highway

SiO2 Silicon di-Oxide

SO2 Sulpher di oxide

T Tonnes

TKN Total Kjeldahl nitrogen

TOR Terms of Reference

TSPM Total Suspended Particulate Matter

Proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Mining Project, Block No.:‐4, Area: 6.67 ha. At Shankerpora Bridge,

Upstream Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Tehsil Dooru Jammu & Kashmir

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Sh. Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram

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ToR Compliance

Point wise compliance of ToR issued by SEAC, J & K for Proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Mining Project, Block

No.:‐4, Area: 6.67 ha. At Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah, District Anantnag, Jammu & Kahmir by

Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Kohla Ram

ToR

Ref. ToR Point Compliance

Ref. in

Draft

EIA/EMP

Report

1. Year‐wise production details should be

given, clearly stating the highest

production achieved in any one year.

NA, as this a proposed River Bed Mineral

(RBM) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project.

Not Applicable as this a fresh River Bed

Mineral (RBM) Minor Mineral Block.

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2.

A copy of the document in support of the

fact that the Proponent is the rightful

lessee of the mine should be given

Letter of Intent has been issued by

Directorate of Geology & Mining,

Government of Jammu & Kashmir under

Rule 55 (9) of Prevention of the Jammu &

Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession Storage,

Transportation of Minerals & Illegal Mining

Rules, 2016 for an area of 2.6839 ha., in favor

of Shri Kimat Lal S/O Shri Kohla Ram vide

letter no. 687/MCC/DGM/B‐4/Ant/20/3285‐

92dated: 31/07/2020.

Details of the same incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter‐I

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3.

All documents including approved mine

plan, EIA and Public Hearing should be

compatible with one another in terms of

the mine lease area, production levels,

waste generation and its management,

mining technology etc. and should be in

the name of the lessee.

All documents including approved mine plan,

EIA and Public Hearing should be compatible

with one another in term of following

aspects:‐

Particulars As per Mining

Plan with PMCP

As per Draft

EIA/EMP Report

Block No. 4 4

Mine Area 6.67 6.67

Production

Capacity (TPA)

1,36,379 39,912TPA

Ultimate

Working

Depth

2.5 m bgl 1.0 m bgl

Waste

Generation

(MT) &

Management

RBM to be

exploited shall be

saleable,

therefore no

question arises

for waste

management

RBM to be

exploited shall be

saleable,

therefore no

question arises

for waste

management

Mining

Technology

Open cast manual

cum semi‐

mechanized

Open cast

manual cum

semi‐mechanized

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4.

All corner coordinates of the mine lease

area, superimposed on a High‐Resolution

Imagery/ toposheet, topographic sheet,

geomorphology and geology of the areas

should be provided. Such an Imagery of

the proposed area should clearly show the

land use and other ecological features of

the study area (core and buffer zone).

As Toposheet Map is not available as it a

Restricted region.

All corner coordinates of the mine area

superimposed on a High‐Resolution Imagery

showing ecological features are

incorporated in this Draft EIA/EMP Report.

Imagery of the proposed area clearly shows

the land use and other ecological features of

the study area (core and buffer zone) for

Land use.

Chapter‐I

Page No.:‐

6;

5.

Information should be provided on high

resolution satellite image on with

geological map of the area,

geomorphology of land‐forms of the area,

existing minerals and mining history of the

area, important water bodies, streams and

rivers and soil characteristics

As Toposheet Map is not available as it a

Restricted region.

Information provided on high resolution

satellite image with geological map of the

area, geomorphology land‐forms of the area,

existing minerals & water bodies, streams

and rivers are incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

Soil characteristics of the area have been

analyzed & incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter‐I

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6.

Details about the land proposed for

mining activities should be given with

information as to whether mining

conforms to the land use policy of the

State; land diversion for mining should

have approval from State land use board

or the concerned authority.

Land proposed for mining is riverbed

area. The mine area is allotted by Directorate

of Geology & Mining, Government of Jammu

& Kashmir under Rule 55 (9) of Prevention of

the Jammu & Kashmir Minor Mineral

Concession Storage, Transportation of

Minerals & illegal Mining Rules, 2016 in favor

of Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram vide

letter no. 687/MCC/DGM/B‐4/Ant/20/3285‐

92dated: 31/07/2020. Copy of Letter of Intent

annexed herewith.

Chapter‐I

Page No.:‐

3;

7. It should be clearly stated whether the

proponent Company has a well laid down

Environment Policy approved by its Board

of Directors? If so, it may be spelt out in

the EIA Report with description of the

prescribed operating process/procedures

to bring into focus any

infringement/deviation/ violation of the

environmental or forest norms/

conditions? The hierarchical system or

administrative order of the Company to

deal with the environmental issues and for

ensuring compliance with the EC

conditions may also be given. The system

of reporting of non‐compliances /

violations of environmental norms to the

Board of Directors of the Company and/or

Noted;

Details regarding Environmental Policy

carried out by lease holder are incorporated

in this Draft EIA/EMP Report.

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shareholders or stakeholders at large may

also be detailed in the EIA Report.

8. Issues relating to Mine Safety, including

subsidence study in case of underground

mining and slope study in case of open

cast mining, blasting study etc. should be

detailed. The proposed safeguard

measures in each case should also be

provided.

Issues relating to Mine Safety will be

followed as per prescribed Rules &

Regulation.

Subsidence Study is not applicable as this is a

River Bed Mining Project.

Slope Study is not applicable as this is a no

overburden exist there.

Blasting Study: ‐Mining operation will be

done by opencast manual cum semi‐

mechanized method.

No blasting will be carried out during mining

operation, hence Blasting study is not

applicable.

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9. The study area will comprise of 10 km zone

around the mine lease from lease

periphery and the data contained in the

EIA such as waste generation etc. should

be for the life of the mine / lease period.

Study area comprises of 10 km radius from

the proposed riverbed mining project area.

Details regarding core & buffer zone


Data like Reserve estimation, Waste

generation etc. has been incorporated in this

Draft EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter‐ II,

Page No.:‐

10,11

10. Land use of the study area delineating

forest area, agricultural land, grazing land,

wildlife sanctuary, national park,

Land use of the study area delineating forest

area, agricultural land, grazing land, water

bodies, human settlements and other

Chapter‐III

Page No.:‐

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migratory routes of fauna, water bodies,

human settlements and other ecological

features should be indicated. Land use

plan of the mine lease area should be

prepared to encompass preoperational,

operational and post operational phases

and submitted. Impact, if any, of change

of land use should be given.

ecological features are incorporated in this


No wildlife sanctuary and national park,

migratory routes of fauna exist in the study

area.

Land use plan of the mine lease area to

encompass preoperational, operational and

post operational phases are incorporated in

this Draft EIA/EMP Report.

There will not be any permanent change in

land use as mining activity involves collection

of deposited sand which will be replenished

annually during monsoon.

Chapter‐II

Page No.:‐

13‐14;

11. Details of the land for any Over Burden

Dumps outside the mine lease, such as

extent of land area, distance from mine

lease, its land use, R&R issues, if any,

should be given.

No waste will be generated due to mining

activities as it involves only collection of bajri

from river bed.

As per revenue record area, proposed area

falls under river, hence therefore R&R is not

required.

Chapter‐III

Page No.:‐

13;

12. A Certificate from the Competent

Authority in the State Forest Department

should be provided, confirming the

involvement of forest land, if any, in the

project area. In the event of any contrary

claim by the Project Proponent regarding

the status of forests, the site may be

The proposed area falls in River as per

revenue record, therefore No forest land is

involved.

Application regarding confirmation of no

forest land has been submitted to J & K

Forest Department. Same is under process

with concerned department.

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inspected by the State Forest Department

along with the Regional Office of the

Ministry to ascertain the status of forests,

based on which, the Certificate in this

regard as mentioned above be issued. In

all such cases, it would be desirable for

representative of the State Forest

Department to assist the Expert Appraisal

Committee’s.

13. Status of forestry clearance for the

broken‐up area and virgin forestland

involved in the Project including

deposition of net present value (NPV) and

compensatory afforestation (CA) should

be indicated. A copy of the forestry

clearance should also be furnished.

The proposed area is a part of River No forest

land is involved.

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14. Implementation status of recognition of

forest rights under the Scheduled Tribes

and other Traditional Forest Dwellers

(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

should be indicated.

No forest land is involved in the proposed

mining area and this clause is not applicable

to this project.

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15. The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the

study area, with necessary details, should

be given.

Details regarding Protected Forest &

Reserved Forest in study area are


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16. A study shall be got done to ascertain the

impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of

the study area and details furnished.

Impact of the project on the wildlife in the

surrounding and any other protected area

and accordingly, detailed mitigative

measures required, should be worked out

with cost implications and submitted.

Biological Study with cost implications has

been conducted for the project &


Impact of the Mining Project on wildlife & its

mitigative measures on the study area are


Chapter‐III

Page No.:‐

46‐50;

Annexure:‐

Chapter‐ IV

Page No.:‐

72‐73

17. Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors,

Ramsar site Tiger/ Elephant

Reserves/(existing as well as proposed), if

any, within 10 km of the mine lease should

be clearly indicated, supported by a

location map duly authenticated by Chief

Wildlife Warden. Necessary clearance, as

may be applicable to such projects due to

proximity of the ecologically sensitive

areas as mentioned above, should be

obtained from the Standing Committee of

National Board of Wildlife and copy

furnished.

No National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries,

Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/

Elephant Reserves (existing or proposed)

etc. fall within 10 km of the proposed mining

area.

Application regarding authentication of

Location map has been submitted to State

Forest Dept & same is under process with

concerned Department.

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18. A detailed biological study of the study

area [core zone and buffer zone (10 km

radius of the periphery of the mine lease)]

shall be carried out. Details of flora and

Detailed Biological Study for the study area

(Core & Buffer Zone) has been conducted and

the details are incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

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fauna, endangered, endemic and RET

Species duly authenticated, separately for

core and buffer zone should be furnished

based on such primary field survey, clearly

indicating the Schedule of the fauna

present. In case of any scheduled‐I fauna

found in the study area, the necessary

plan along with budgetary provisions for

their conservation should be prepared in

consultation with State Forest and Wildlife

Department and details furnished.

Necessary allocation of funds for

implementing the same should be made

as part of the project cost.

Letter reg. authentication list of Flora &

Fauna for core & buffer zone has been

submitted for the forest department.

Same is under process with concerned

department

19. Proximity to Areas declared as 'Critically

Polluted' should also be indicated and

where so required, clearance certifications

from the prescribed Authorities, such as

the SPCB or State Mining Department

should be secured and furnished to the

effect that the proposed mining activities

could be considered.

No Critically Polluted areas as notified by the

Central Pollution Control Board are located

within 10 km from the boundary of mining

area.

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Chapter‐I

Page No.:‐

3;

20. R&R Plan/compensation details for the

Project Affected People (PAP) should be

The proposed ML Area is a part of River as

per the revenue record of J & K state govt.

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furnished. While preparing the R&R Plan,

the relevant State/National Rehabilitation

& Resettlement Policy should be kept in

view. In respect of SCs /STs and other

weaker sections of the society in the study

area, a need based sample survey, family‐

wise, should be undertaken to assess their

requirements, and action programmes

prepared and submitted accordingly,

integrating the sectoralprogrammes of

line departments of the State

Government. It may be clearly brought out

whether the village(s) located in the mine

lease area will be shifted or not. The issues

relating to shifting of village(s) including

their R&R and socio‐economic aspects

should be discussed in the Report.

Hence R&R is not applicable.

21. One season (non‐monsoon) [i.e. March‐

May (Summer Season); October‐

December (post monsoon season) ;

December‐February (winter

season)]primary baseline data on ambient

air quality as per CPCB Notification of

2009, water quality, noise level, soil and

flora and fauna shall be collected and the

AAQ and other data so compiled

presented date‐wise in the EIA and EMP

Baseline data for ambient air quality (PM10,

SO2& NO2), water quality, noise level, soil

and flora& fauna has been collected during

Winter Season (Dec. to Feb. 2021).

Details regarding Baseline data has been


Site‐specific micro‐meteorological data has

been recorded & incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

The predominant wind direction is from

South.

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Report. Site‐specific meteorological data

should also be collected. The location of

the monitoring stations should be such as

to represent whole of the study area and

justified keeping in view the pre‐dominant

downwind direction and location of

sensitive receptors. There should be at

least one monitoring station within 500 m

of the mine lease in the pre‐dominant

downwind direction. The mineralogical

composition of PM10, particularly for free

silica, should be given.

Selection criteria of Location of the

monitoring stations were incorporated in


22. Air quality modelling should be carried out

for prediction of impact of the project on

the air quality of the area. It should also

take into account the impact of

movement of vehicles for transportation

of mineral. The details of the model used

and input parameters used for modelling

should be provided. The air quality

contours may be shown on a location map

clearly indicating the location of the site,

location of sensitive receptors, if any, and

the habitation. The wind roses showing

pre‐dominant wind direction may also be

indicated on the map.

AERMOD version 8.1 Dispersion Model,

based on steady state Gaussian Plume

Dispersion, was used for the Prediction of

Ground Level Concentrations (GLC) due to

the Proposed Riverbed Mining Project.

Impact of movement of vehicles for

transportation of mineral has been

considered.

Air quality modelling should be carried out

for prediction of impact of the project on the

air quality of the area are incorporated at the

time of final EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter ‐

IV; Page

No.‐65‐66

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availability and source should be

furnished. A detailed water balance should

also be provided. Fresh water requirement

for the Project should be indicated

besourced from nearby village via water

tanker.

Details regarding water requirement are


Page No.: ‐

9;

24. Necessary clearance from the Competent

Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of

water for the Project should be provided

Water will be sourced from nearby villages. ‐

25. Description of water conservation

measures proposed to be adopted in the

Project should be given. Details of

rainwater harvesting proposed in the

Project, if any, should be provided.

Details regarding Water Conservation

Measures are incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter‐X

Page No.:‐

96‐97;

26. Impact of the Project on the water quality,

both surface and groundwater, should be

assessed and necessary safeguard

measures, if any required, should be

provided.

Details of impact of the project on the water

quality both surface and groundwater &

Necessary safeguard measures proposed to

be adopted & incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter‐IV

Page No.:‐

69;

27. Based on actual monitored data, it may

clearly be shown whether working will

intersect groundwater. Necessary data

and documentation in this regard may be

provided. In case the working will

intersect groundwater table, a detailed

Hydro Geological Study should be

undertaken and Report furnished. The

Mining will be done within the river‐bed for

collection of Bajri upto 1 mtr. from surface,

whichever is earlier. Thus, working will not

intersect the ground water table level.

Mining will be done as per Approved Mining

Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan.

Details of the same have been incorporated

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Report inter‐alia, shall include details of

the aquifers present and impact of mining

activities on these aquifers. Necessary

permission from Central Ground Water

Authority for working below ground water

and for pumping of ground water should

also be obtained and copy furnished.


28. Details of any stream, seasonal or

otherwise, passing through the lease area

and modification / diversion proposed, if

any, and the impact of the same on the

hydrology should be brought out.

This is a Proposal for Riverbed Mining Project

for collection of Bajri.

Adequate Protection Measures Will Be

Followed For Protection Of River Bank And

Its Course Viz:‐

Mining Will Proceed along the River In the

direction From Downstream to Upstream.

No Mining Will Be Done Across the River

Channel.

Adequate Width as Safety Margin will be

left on Both Sides of River Banks During

Collection of Bajri To Permit Unhindered

Flow Of Water.

Details of Same Incorporated in This Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter‐II

Page No.:‐

12;

29. Information on site elevation, working

depth, groundwater table etc. Should be

provided both in AMSL and bgl. A

schematic diagram may also be provided

Mining will be done within the river‐bed for

collection of Bajri.

Elevation Range :‐1714mRL ‐1686mRL.

Water Table:‐2.5mtr.

Ultimate working Depth:‐ 1 m bgl

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for the same. Thus, working will not intersect the

groundwater table level.

Thus, working will not intersect the

groundwater table level.

Mining will be done as per Approved Mining

Plan & Progressive Mine Closure Plan has

been incorporated in this Draft EIA/EMP

Report.

30. Time bound Progressive Greenbelt

Development Plan shall be prepared in a

tabular form (indicating the linear and

quantitative coverage, plant species and

time frame) and submitted, keeping in

mind, the same will have to be executed

up front on commencement of the

Project. Phase‐wise plan of plantation and

compensatory afforestation should be

charted clearly indicating the area to be

covered under plantation and the species

to be planted. The details of plantation

already done should be given. The plant

species selected for green belt should

have greater ecological value and should

be of good utility value to the local

population with emphasis on local and

native species and the species which are

tolerant to pollution.

Time bound Progressive Greenbelt

Development Plan prepared in a tabular form

has been incorporated in this Draft EIA/EMP

Report.

Selection criteria for plant species keeping in

view of ecological value has been


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31. Impact on local transport infrastructure

due to the Project should be indicated.

Projected increase in truck traffic as a

result of the Project in the present road

network (including those outside the

Project area) should be worked out,

indicating whether it is capable of

handling the incremental load.

Arrangement for improving the

infrastructure, if contemplated (including

action to be taken by other agencies such

as State Government) should be covered.

Project Proponent shall conduct Impact of

Transportation study as per Indian Road

Congress Guidelines

Around 39,912 TPA of Bajri will be excavated.

Transportation of bajri from river bed face by

trucks/tractor trolleys to consumers will be

through NH‐1 A

by trucks/tractor trolleys.

Truck /tractor owners will purchase the Bajri

from the face. Approach roads will be

provided up to the river bed face of Bajri.

Maintenance of the approach road shall be

done whenever required.

Details of the Impact on local transport

infrastructure due to the Project are


Chapter‐IV

Page No.:‐

64‐67;

Chapter‐IV

Page No.:‐

72‐73;

32. Details of the onsite shelter and facilities

to be provided to the mine workers should

be included in the EIA Report

Onsite shelter and facilities to be provided to

the mine workers as per Approved Mining

Plan & as per mines rules.

The people living in the nearby villages will

be employed. Mine working will be done

only in one shift during day time only. Thus,

there is no requirement of major

infrastructural facilities at the site. Following

are the infrastructural facilities which will be

provided to the workers.

Rest Shelter;

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First Aid Facility

Details of the same have been incorporated


33. Conceptual post mining land use and

Reclamation and Restoration of mined out

areas (with plans and with adequate

number of sections) should be given in the

EIA report.

Details of Conceptual post mining land use

and Reclamation and Restoration of mined

out areas has been incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter‐X

Page No.: ‐

94‐100;

34. Occupational Health impacts of the

Project should be anticipated and the

proposed preventive measures spelt out

in detail. Details of pre‐placement medical

examination and periodical medical

examination schedules should be

incorporated in the EMP. The project

specific occupational health mitigation

measures with required facilities proposed

in the mining area may be detailed

Details reg. Occupational Health impacts of

the Project with anticipated and the

proposed preventive measures, which will be

as per Mines & safety guidelines has been


Details of pre‐placement medical

examination and periodical medical

examination schedules are incorporated in


Chapter‐IV

Page No.: ‐

74‐75;

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35. Public health implications of the Project

and related activities for the population in

the impact zone should be systematically

evaluated and the proposed remedial

measures should be detailed along with

budgetary allocations.

Public health implications of the project and

related activities for the population in the

impact zone have been evaluated and

common diseases were identified


Chapter‐IV

Page No.: ‐

71‐72;

36. Measures of socio‐economic significance

and influence to the local community

Measures of socio‐economic significance &

influence to the local community proposed

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proposed to be provided by the Project

Proponent should be indicated. As far as

possible, quantitative dimensions may be

given with time frames for

implementation

with time frames for implementation are


72;

37. Detailed environmental management plan

(EMP) to mitigate the environmental

impacts which, should inter‐alia include

the impacts of change of land use, loss of

agricultural and grazing land, if any,

occupational health impacts besides other

impacts specific to the proposed Project

Detailed regarding environmental

management plan (EMP) to mitigate the

environmental impacts are incorporated in


Chapter‐X

Page No.: ‐

94‐100;

38. Public Hearing points raised and

commitment of the Project Proponent on

the same along with time bound Action

Plan with budgetary provisions to

implement the same should be provided

and also incorporated in the final EIA/EMP

Report of the Project.

Points raised during Public hearing will be

addressed in Final EIA/EMP report.

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39. Details of litigation pending against the

project, if any, with direction /order

passed by any Court of Law against the

Project should be given.

No litigation is pending against the project. ‐

40. The cost of the Project (capital cost and

recurring cost) as well as the cost towards

implementation of EMP should be clearly

Project Cost :‐ Rs.180.0 Lacs

Cost for Corporate Environmental

Responsibility :‐

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spelt out. Capital Cost :‐ Rs. 1.50 lac

Recurring Cost :‐ Rs. 2.00 lac per annum

4;

41. A Disaster management Plan shall be

prepared and included in the EIA/EMP

Report.

Disaster Management Plan has been

prepared & incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

Chapter‐VII

Page No.: ‐

90;

42. Benefits of the Project if the Project is

implemented should be spelt out. The

benefits of the Project shall clearly

indicate environmental, social, economic,

employment potential, etc.

Benefits of the Project regarding

environmental, social, economic,

employment potential are incorporated in


Chapter‐

VIII Page

No.: ‐91‐92;

43. Besides the above, the below mentioned general points are also to be followed:

A. Executive Summary of the EIA/EMP

Report

Executive Summary of the EIA/EMP Report is

submitted along with the draft EIA/EMP

report.

‐

B. All documents to be properly referenced

with index and continuous page

numbering

Complied. All documents properly

referenced with index and continuous page

numbering.

‐

C. Where data are presented in the Report

especially in Tables, the period in which

the data were collected and the sources

should be indicated.

Tables mentioned in Draft EIA/EMP Report

contain the period in which the data were

collected and the sources.

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D. Project Proponent shall enclose all the

analysis/testing reports of water, air, soil,

All the analysis reports of water, air, soil,

noise etc. using the MoEF& CC accredited

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noise etc. using the MoEF& CC/NABL

accredited laboratories. All the original

analysis/testing reports should be

available during appraisal of the Project.

laboratories has been incorporated in this


E. Where the documents provided are in a

language other than English, an English

translation should be provided.

All the documents are being submitted in

English.

‐

F. The Questionnaire for environmental

appraisal of mining projects as devised

earlier by the Ministry shall also be filled

and submitted.

Noted. Questionnaire for environmental

appraisal of mining projects will be

submitted at the time of Final EIA/EMP

Report.

‐

G. While preparing the EIA report, the

instructions for the Proponents and

instructions for the Consultants issued by

MoEF&CC vide O.M. No. J‐ 11013/41/2006‐

IA.II(I) dated 4th August, 2009, which are

available on the website of this Ministry,

should be followed..

EIA report has been prepared as per the

instructions for the Proponents and

instructions for the Consultants issued by

MoEF& CC vide O.M. No. J‐ 11013/41/2006‐

IA.II(I) dated 4th August, 2009,

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H. Changes, if any made in the basic scope

and project parameters (as submitted in

Form‐I and the PFR for securing the TOR)

should be brought to the attention of

MoEF&CC with reasons for such changes

and permission should be sought, as the

TOR may also have to be altered. Post

Public Hearing changes in structure and

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content of the draft EIA/EMP (other than

modifications arising out of the P.H.

process) will entail conducting the PH

again with the revised documentation.

I. As per the circular no. J‐11011/618/2010‐

IA.II(I) dated 30.5.2012, certified report of

the status of compliance of the conditions

stipulated in the environment clearance

for the existing operations of the project,

should be obtained from the Regional

Office of Ministry of Environment, Forest

and Climate Change, as may be applicable

This is a proposed project and therefore, this

is not applicable.

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J. The EIA report should also include (i)

surface plan of the area indicating

contours of main topographic features,

drainage and mining area measurements,

(ii) geological maps and sections and (iii)

sections of the mine pit and external

dumps, if any, clearly showing the land

features of the adjoining area.

Surface geological plan, conceptual plan &

their sections have been annexed in this


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SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Impact of mining activity on adjacent

agricultural land with particular reference

to run off, soil erosion and top‐soil loss

due to change in topography.

Impact of mining activity on adjacent

agricultural land with reference to run off,

soil erosion and top‐soil loss due to change in

topography has been incorporated in this


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2. Details of Gradient of riverbed and 3‐D

view draped on the satellite image.

Details of Gradient of riverbed and 3‐D view

draped on the satellite image have been


‐

3. Details of excavation schedule &

sequential mining plan with a maximum

mine depth of 1 mtr.

Agreed, sequential mining plan with a

maximum mine depth of 1 mtr. has been


‐

4. Details of transportation of mined out

materials with respect to axle load

specified for the road as per the Indian

Road congress for both the ways (loaded

as well as unloaded trucks) load and its

impact on the environment.

Details regarding impact of transportation of

mined out materials with respect for the

road as per the Indian Road congress has


Report.

‐

5. Impact of mining activity on the existing

Land Use in the study area.

Impact of mining on aquatic life has been


‐

6. Impact of mining on aquatic life. This is a proposed mining project aquatic

biodiversity does not involve in this project.

‐

7. NOCs from HoD/competent authority of

Irrigation and Flood Control Dept. and

Fisheries Dept. should be obtained and

submitted while applying for EC.

Application regarding NOCs from

HoD/competent authority of Irrigation and

Flood Control Dept.and Fisheries Dept. are

submitted & under process with concern

department.

‐

8. The quantification of river bed material be

based on excavation only upto a

maximum depth of 1 m in the riverbed or 1

The quantification of river bed material

based on excavation only upto a maximum

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m above water table which ever comes

first to safeguard ecological conditions in

view of non‐availability of replenishment

data in DSR.

of non‐availability of replenishment data in

DSR.

9. A digitalized surface plan showing

coordinates, physical measurements, river

gradient and inter‐cross sections at

different intervals should be a mandatory

part of mining plan

Digitalized Surface plan showing coordinates

has been incorporated in this Draft EIA /EMP

Report.

‐

10. Specific measures to be undertaken to

mitigate the impact of mining activity on

the habitat and migration of fish in the

river/stream and concurrence thereof

from the Fisheries Department

Specific measures to mitigate the impact of

mining activity on the habitat and migration

of fish in the river/stream are incorporated in


‐

11. The Photography and videography of the

mining block shall be part of the Terms of

Reference.

Photography and videography of the mining

block will be submit at the time of

submission of Final EIA/EMP Report.

‐

12. The maps shall be submitted on a scale of

1: 3000 and 1: 1500 within 10 kms. Radius

The maps submitted are on a scale of 1: 3000

and 1: 1500 within 10 kms. Radius area.

‐

13. The shortest extraction route leading to

the main road but with minimum

interference with human settlements

should be identified and described in

detail. This along with the map and its

KML file be part of an exclusive chapter in

Transportation route map with minimum

interference with human settlements has

been identified & incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

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the EMP.

14. Dust suppression measures should be

prescribed in the EIA/EMP.

Dust suppression measures have been


‐

15. Post project monitoring plan should be

included in the study.

Post project monitoring plan has been


‐

16. Occupational health impacts should be

assessed and plan for implementation of

COVID‐19 SOPs in the mining activity

should be detailed.

Occupational health impacts should be

assessed and plan for implementation of

COVID‐19 SOPs in the mining activity has


Report.

‐

17. The Consultant while presenting field data

in the EIA report, should ensure that the

site specific date‐wise datasheets duly

attested by the local panchayat head with

his name, signatures and stamp and

attested by District Mineral Officer with

seal and signature are included in the EIA

report.

Field data in the EIA report, are site specific

date‐wise datasheets and are duly attested

by the local panchayat head with his name,

signatures and stamp and attested by

District Mineral Officer with seal and

signature.

‐

18. The impact of mining activity on the

neighboring villages need to be studied

and extraction road need to be such that

it has least crossing through village

settlements.

Impact of mining activity has been


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19. The data displayed on air quality

monitoring stations should be captured

with digital camera displaying the date on

the photograph so captured and same

should be submitted in support of the

date‐wise data sheets. These digital

photographs should be submitted in soft

as well as appended with the EIA report.

Data displayed on air quality monitoring

stations has been incorporated in this Draft

EIA/EMP Report.

‐

20. Mining shall be proposed manually

minimally supported by semi mechanized

methods.

Mining will be done manually minimally

supported by semi mechanized methods

‐

21. The mining plan be approved de novo by

the competent authority, after it is

technically reviewed by the Irrigation and

Flood Control Department and should be

based on the technical feasibility report of

I&FC Dept.

The Mining plan is approved by the

competent authority.

‐

22. The prescribed TORs would be valid for a

period of four years for submission of the

EIA/EMP reports, as per the S.O. No. 751(E)

dated 17th Feb., 2020.

Noted & Agreed ‐

Besides, the TORs are recommended without prejudice to the standing court orders, if any, w.r.t

the concerned mining project or final outcome of writ petitions/LPAs pending disposal before any

competent court of law w.r.t the concerned mining block.

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After preparing the EIA/EMP (as per the generic structure prescribed in Appendix‐ III of the EIA

Notification, 2006) covering the above‐mentioned issues, the proponent will apply for EC on the

Parivesh Portal of the MoEF&CC and submit all the relevant documents including Public Hearing

report in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the EIA Notification, 2006.

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Proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Mining Project, Block No.:‐4, Area: 6.67ha. At Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Tehsil Dooru ,Jammu & Kashmir


Sh. Kimat Lal S/o Sh.Koul Ram 1

CHAPTER–I

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose of the report

The sole purpose of the Environmental Impact Assessment report is to assess

beneficial and adverse impacts of the project on existing environmental system and

to propose appropriate pollution control measures. Thus the EIA report is a

summarized presentation of environmental consequences of the project activity so

that all the factors are considered before making a decision.

Economic, social and environmental change is inherent to development. Whilst

development aims to bring about positive change it can lead to conflicts. In the past,

the promotion of economic growth as the motor for increased well‐being was the

main development thrust with little sensitivity to adverse social or environmental

impacts. The need to avoid adverse impacts and to ensure long term benefits led to

the concept of sustainability. This has become accepted as an essential feature of

development if the aim of increased well‐being and greater equity in fulfilling basic

needs is to be met for this and future generations.

Mankind, as it is developed today, cannot live without taking up developmental

activities for his food, security and other needs. Consequently, there is a need to

harmonize developmental activities with the environmental concerns. Environmental

Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the tools available with the planners to achieve the

above‐mentioned goals.

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) may be defined as:

“A formal process to predict the environmental consequences of human development activities and to plan appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce adverse effects and to augment positive effects”.

EIA is an assessment of the possible impact—positive or negative—that a project

may have on the environment, together consisting of the natural, social and

economic aspects.

The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the

ensuing environmental impacts when deciding whether to proceed with a project or

not.

EIA, thus, has three main functions:

To predict problems/impacts

To find ways to avoid them, and

To enhance positive effects.

Law requires that every project proponent must take Environmental Clearance from

MoEF & CC, New Delhi/State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)

before starting up any new project/ expansion, modernization, if the project activity

comes under the schedule of EIA Notification Dt. 14‐9‐2006 and its subsequent

amendments.




To keep the environment congenial for better standard of living, the provisions have

been made in the constitution of India and many Enactments have taken place, so

that, industrialization may not have adverse impact on the environment. There are

many Acts / Rules / Notifications issued by SEAC, J & Kfew of them are mentioned

below:‐

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986;

Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986;

Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974;

Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981;

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, dated 14th September 2006 amended time to time.

As per the EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006, it is mandatory to have the

Environmental Clearance for any new industry or the expansion of the industry from

Ministry of Environment, Forests& Climate Change &SEIAA, Government of India,

New Delhi, if the project activity comes under the schedule of EIA Notification Dt. 14‐

9‐2006.

The process involves an analysis of the likely impacts on the environment, recording

those effects and appropriate control measures and management to ensure a secure,

hale and healthy environment in a report, undertaking a public consultation exercise

on the report, taking into account the comments and the report when making the

final decision and informing the public about that decision afterwards.

The purpose of the Environmental Impact Assessment study is to provide a coherent

statement of the potential impacts of a proposal and the measures that can be taken

to reduce and remedy them. It contains essential information for:

The proponent to implement the proposal in an environmentally and socially responsible way;

The responsible authority to make an informed decision on the proposal, including the terms and conditions that must be attached to an approval or authorization; and

The public to understand the proposal and its likely impacts on people and the

environment.

1.2 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT & PROJECT PROPONENT

1.2.1 Identification of the Project

A. Project Proposal

Proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project ; Area:‐

2.6839 Ha, Production Capacity‐ 39,912TPA,at Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream

Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir in favour of Kimat Lal S/o

Shri Koul Ram.




B. Screening Category

As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006, as amended time to time;

the project falls under S. No.‘1’ (Mining of Minerals),Project or Activity ‐1(a) (4),

Category “B1” .

C. Mining Status

Letter of Intent has been issued in favor of Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram,

R/o: Raipur Satwari, Jammu & Kashmir by Directorate of Geology & Mining,

Government of Jammu & Kashmir under Rule 55 (9) of Prevention of the

Jammu & Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession Storage, Transportation of

Minerals & Illegal Mining Rules, 2016 vide letter no. 687/MCC/DGM/B-

4/Ant/20/3285-92dated: 31/07/2020. (Copy of the said letter is annexed as

Annexure‐I).

Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by Deputy

Director (C), (Member Secretary), Mining Plan Approval Committee, Geology &

Mining Department, J &K vide letter No: 7-MPA/DGM/ANG/540-44 dated

02/11/2020. (Copy of the same Letter is annexed as Annexure‐II).

1.2.2 Introduction of Project Proponent

Applicant : Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram

R/o:‐ Raipur Satwari, Jammu & Kashmir

Project proponent proposed to mine 39,912 TPA RBM (River Bed Mineral )Minor

Mineral block Mining from Block ‐4, Area‐6.67 Ha at Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream

Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir , under the guidance and

supervision of trained, qualified and experienced staff with improvement in

environmental parameter and socio‐economic conditions of Village Shankerpora.

1.3 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, SIZE, LOCATION OF THE PROJECT AND ITS

IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY, REGION.

Earlier the Proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining project was

submitted for TOR for an area of 6.67 ha on 12/11/2020 and having technical presentation

for Term of Reference on Proposal No.SIA/JK/MIN/58298/2020,File No SEAC/JK/20/333,

Agenda Item No 04 Date 5/12/2020 via. Latter on with reference of 21 st Mintues of the

meeting of JKEAC &JKEIAA. Tor was granted vide letter No JKEIAA/2016/2/III/1485 date

24.11.2020 the terms of Reference issued are subjected to the condition that the

Relocating / Resizing/Reducing the Minor Mineral block to achieve a distance of 500 mts

from the bridge and excluding the active (10 %). water channel.




TABLE‐1.1

S. No. Particulars Details

A. Nature of project

RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project

B. Size of project

(i) Mining area 6.67ha

(ii) Proposed Production capacity 39,912TPA

C. Project Location

(i) Block No. 4

(ii) River Upstream Sandran Nallah

(iii) Village Shankerpora

(iv) Tehsil& District Dooru, Anantnag

(v) State Jammu & Kashmir

(vi) Latitude &Longitude

Geographical Location: ‐

Pillars Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 33037’08.12” 75010’25.27”

B 33037’05.47” 75010’28.68”

C 33037’01.08” 75010’35.86”

D 33036’55.12” 75010’43.74”

E 33036’49.10” 75010’46.21”

F 33036’45.70” 75010’48.83”

G 33036’44.93” 75010’47.62”

H 33036’48.60” 75010’44.31”

I 33036’55.07” 75010’42.29”

J 33037’00.61” 75010’35.40”

K 33037’07.52” 75010’24.52”

(vii) Toposheet No. Restricted

D. Environmental Settings of the Area (with distance & direction from mine site)

(i) Nearest City Anantnag at a distance of ~12.70km in North direction.

(ii) Nearest Highway Particulars Distance (km) Direction

NH‐1A ~2.50 West

Unmetalled Road ~0.21 East

(iii) Railway Station Qazigund Railway Station 2.50 KM in SW direction

(iv) Airport Awantipora Airport 35 KM in NW

(v) Ecological Sensitive Areas (National Park, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves)

None, within 10 km radius area of the mine boundary.

(vi) Reserved / Protected Forest within 10km radius


(vii) Water bodies within 10 km radius Sandran Nallah lies on location.

(viii) Seismic Zone Zone – IV as per IS: 1893 (Part‐I) : 2002




E. Cost Details

(i) Total Project Cost Rs. 180.0 Lacs

(ii) Cost for Corporate Environmental Responsibility

Capital Cost ₹ 3.00Lac Recurring Cost ₹ 8.3Lac

Source: Site Visit &Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan

Figure 1.1: Location Map




Figure 1.2: Map showing 10 km radius Study area of mine site




1.3.1 Site Selection

The selection of site is based on the following considerations:

No alternate site has been selected as mining is a site‐specific project.

The site selection based on the past geological records of Mine & Geological

department, in which availability of River Bed Mineral Mining Project was

indicated within the mine area.

1.3.2 Location and Approach to the Mine

The site is well connected with communication facilities like telephone, fax, wireless

&as such, no constraints are envisaged in this respect as District:‐ Anantnag a distance

is ~ 12.7 km North from the proposed mine boundary as well as the site is well

connected with Unmetelled Road is 0.20 KM East and NH 1 A is 2.5 km West. Post and

Telegraph, Hospital, Bank, Education and all market facilities are available at Anantnag.

Nearest airport is Awantipora Airport 35 KM NW direction from mine boundary.

1.3.3 Importance to the Country and Region

This is a proposed (RBM) River Bed Minor Mineral Mining Project. Demand of RBM, will

be fulfilled by this project in the local nearby market.

Considering the demand of mineral and sufficient availability of the mineral in the area,

it is essential to have (RBM) River Bed Minor Mineral Mine to sustain the supply of

mineral for various purposes.

Besides this, the project will improve beneficial in terms of socio‐economic

development as it will be provided employment to locals. Further, the average income

level, which is the indicator of socio – economic status of house hold is expected to

increase, which ultimately result in the better standard of living of the people.

1.4 SCOPE OF EIA STUDY

The disciplines covered under the study are prerequisite information of the proposed

mine site, mining operation details, waste generation and its proper disposal, impacts

and management plan. This report contains performance testing data of ambient air

monitoring as well as the ecological studies, noise environment, biological environment

study, socio‐economic study carried out during Winter Season (December 2020 to

February 2021 ).

On‐line Application (Appendix‐I / Form‐I / ToR and Pre‐Feasibility Report) for obtaining

Environmental Clearance from SEIAA, J & K for this mining project was submitted on

12/11/2020.The project was presented for TOR before the SEAC,J&K in Meeting No 21

agenda item No 04 on Date 5/12/2020

ToR letter has been issued by SEAC, J & K.

The Draft EIA/EMP Report has been prepared as per ToR issued by SEAC, J & K.

The reply / clarification of all the points suggested as per ToR letter have been

incorporated in this Draft EIA/EMP Report at respective places.


Upstream Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Tehsil Dooru ,Jammu & Kashmir


Sh. Kimat Lal S/o Sh. Koul Ram 8

CHAPTER–II

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF THE PROJECT

Proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project; Area:‐6.67

ha Production Capacity‐ 39,912TPA, at Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran

Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

Demand of River Bed Material will be fulfilled by this project in the local nearby

market.

The mineral River Bed Material is self sufficient to meet quality requirement in the

industries mentioned above. Therefore, its exploitation to fulfill the demand of

market, this project will be essential.

Besides this, the project will improve beneficial in terms of socio‐economic

development as it will provide employment to locals. Further, the average income


increase, which is ultimately result in the better standard of living of the people.

2.3 LOCATION

Location details are given in chapter‐1:‐ Table‐1.1 and Location Map is given in

Figure‐1.1.

2.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT

2.4.1 Land Requirement

The Mining area is 6.67ha. Comprising of Govt. land. No forest land involved within

the mine area. Certificate has been under process from the competent authority.

The occupancy of the proposed land of the area is given below:

Table: 2.1Land Use Pattern

S. No. Land Use Pattern Area (ha)

1. Govt. land 6.67

Total 6.67

Source: Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan

2.4.2 Water Requirement

Water requirement for the proposed mining project will be 3.0 KLD. The break‐up

of water requirement and its source is given in the following table:

Table: 2.2Break‐up of Water Requirement





Water Requirement Quantity (in KLD)

Dust suppression and Mining Activity 2.0

Drinking 0.5

Green Belt/ Plantation 0.5

Total 3.0


2.4.3 Man Power Requirement:‐

For safe and systematic mining, adequate technical & supervisory staffs will be

employed at the mine site. Local Peoples will be preferred for direct employment.

The man power required for the mining project will be 12 persons. The break‐ up of

man power requirement is given in table below:

Table: 2.3Man Power Requirement

S. No. Category No. of persons

1. Skilled 3

2. Semi‐Skilled 5

3. unskilled 4

Total 12


2.4.4 Power Requirement: ‐

Power will not be used in mining operations as mining will be carried out in day

time only with diesel operated mine machineries.

2.4.5 Extent of Mechanization: ‐

Table: 2.4Machinery & Equipment

S. No. Type of Machineries Capacity Number

1 Light weight Excavator ‐ 1

2 Tractor trolley ‐ 1

3 Water tank (trolley mounted) ‐ 1


2.5 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

2.5.1 Regional Geology:‐

District Anantnag forms the southeastern part of Kashmir basin wherein Palaeozoic to Quatenary rocks of diverse origin are exposed. The main Geological Formations constituting the bed rock and the surrounding mountains include the Gugaldar, Lidder, Pir Panjal and Vihi Group covered by Quaternary Karewas and Alluvium deposits. A generalized regional stratigraphic sequence of the district is given below:





2.5.2 Local Geology

The instant lease area falls in the fluvial bed of nalla Sandran represented by the

Quatemary sediments bounded by Upper Karewas. Upper Karewas mainly

comprise yellow silt, grey clay, calc€reous layers and sand with conglomerale in the

lower parl and continental loess and reworked loess in the upp€r part. This

Formation is disposed horizontally and is reportedly devoid of fossils or presence

of lignite. Alluvium is typically made up of a variety of materials, including fine

particles of silt and clay and larger particles of sand and gravel The material

6omprises of cobbles, pebbles and gravels that are loosely held with clayey and

Group Formation Lithology Age

Quaternary Unconsolidated clay, slit, sand and pebble

Holocene

Karewa Naugam Sand, clay, Marl, conglomerate and loess sediments

Pliocene to Pleistocene

Vihi Wuyan

Formation

Limestone,Siliceous Limestone ,

Occassional Quartzite

Triassic

Mamal

Formation

Carbonaceous Shale ,tuffaceous

Shale,Sandstone ,Navaculite

Early Permian Pirpanjal Panjal volcanic Light and dark color

amygdaloidal andesitic to basaltic lava flow

Agglomeratic

Slate

Slate, quartzite, diamictite,

Pyroclastics

Lidder Fanestella

Shale

Quartz arenite with lenticular

conglomerate, shale and siltstone

Carboniferous

Syringothyris

Limestone

Limestone, Sandstone, Shale

Gugaidar

Aishmuqam

Formation

Quartz arenite. siltstone and shale

Devonian Muth Formation

Orthoquartzite with occasional

Lenticular‐bands and conglomerate

Marhuam Purple siltstone and slate, quartzite, arenite, shale, calcarenite, dolomite and conolomerate

Silurian

To ordovician





silty matrix. The material becomes finer in the area when it merges in the

downstream plains. Nalla Sandran along with its tributaries are involved in

weathering of catchment lithologies and finally transport and deposit its sediment

load in the form of boulder, bajri and sand at convenient locations like meanders,

braided bars etc. The deposits represent recent geological Formation and contain

several meter thickness of sediments of Limestone, Panjal Trap, Quartzite with fine

nature of sand, silt and clay.. The river bed of Sandran Nalla has ample resources of

minor mineral in the form of boulder, bajri and sand. The present mineral deposits

of Sandran Nalla are of good quality and can be used for construction industry and

can feed & sustain the locally established stone crusher units

2.6 TOPOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE PATTERN

Topography–

The mine area is almost flat land characterized with upper Karewas & Alluvial

Plains. The highest contour in the lease area is 1714 mRL and the lowest contour is

1686 mRL. The general slope of the area is towards North East.

Drainage Pattern:

Sandran nalla is one of the sources of the River Jhelum and rises in the Pir Panjal

Mountains in the neighborhood of Kaukut Gali (3816 m) and Nandmarg Gali (3658

m) in the southeastern extremity of the Kashmir valley. lt flows in a northwesterly

direction through Shahabad. The dominant drainage paftern of this catchment is

dendritic. The total catchment area of Sandran nalla in the district Anantnag is

about 202 Sq. kms with a total flow length of 45 kms. Nalla Sandran due to its

significant basin area and discharge weathers the country rocks, transports and

deposits the sediments as river bed material and represents the modest source of

minor mineral of the district in the form of boulders and bajri.

2.7 DETAILS OF MINING 2.7.1 Method of Estimation of Reserves

The Geological reserves are estimated by following formula:

Volume of mineral = Area of Section x Sectional influence length

Mineral in tonnes= 26839 x Recovery percentage x Bulk density 2.3 tonnes per cu.

Meter).

=61,729.7 Tonne

The Mineable reserves are computed for proved, probable and possible categories.

Proved category(111+211):

The mineral is exposed in the applied area up to below 1 mtr. and is continuing in

depth. The working mines are also observed in nearby area.

Mineable Reserve:‐

Mineable reserves have been considered up to the depth of 1.0 m which calculates

as 39912TPA.

Area of Minor Mineral

Depth (mtr.)

Area of Minor Mineral Block

Bulk Density factor

Production Capacity (TPA)





Block (ha.) (Sq/m.)

17353 1 17353 2.3 39912

2.7.2 Anticipated Life of Mine

As per above paragraph the mineable reserve of the minerals is Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram. Around 1,99,560 tones is expected to excavated during the period of mining Plan with PMCP.

2.7.3 Use of Mineral

Minor minerals are mainly consumed by Infrastructure and housing projects. Main

use of Bajri is in construction work & making slabs for bridges. Bajri is also used for

filtration and foundry industries.

2.8 METHOD OF MINING

Mining will be done manual open cast method.

RBM will be scrapped manually with conventional hand tools. Mining depth will be

restricted up to 1.0 meter. Over all pit slope shall be maintained less than 16

degree.

Mining shall be carried out without adoption of drilling& blasting.

The working period for mining will be restricted to 270 days (nine) months &

during three months of rainy season, no mining shall be undertaken.

The mining operation in the area will be confined day light hours from 7 a.m to 5

pm. Due to scarcity of workers proposed that 30% of total RBM production shall be

achieved manually while balance 70 % RBM production shall be achieved by

machinery. It is proposed that light excavation will be used for digging & loading

of mineral in tippers. Ultimate depth of pit will be 1.0mtr. from surface.

Loading of the mineral into trucks is done through Excavator.

Transportation of mineral & overburden will be done by trucks from pit mouth to

the destination.





Flow chart showing the mining process is given as under:‐

Table: 2.6Mining Details


1. Method of Mining Manual sum semi‐mechanized Opencast Mining Project(No drilling & Blasting)

2. Mineable Reserves (Tonnes) 39,912TPA

3. Proposed Production Capacity 39,912TPA

4. Elevation Range 1714 mRL to 1686 mRL

5. General Ground level 1690mRL

6. Ground Water Table 2.5 m bgl

7. Ultimate Working Depth of Pit Up to 1mtr.

Reference :‐ As per ToR Point No.:‐3 of Specific Terms Of Reference given by SEAC, J & K(i.e. considered Ultimate working

depth :‐ 1 mtr.)

8. Number of Working Days/ Year 270 days

9 Number of shifts per day 1 Shift of 8 hours

10. Total OB/SB/IB generation at the end of fifth year

100 % recovery, therefore no question arises for waste generation.


2.8.1 Drilling& Blasting

COLLECTION OF BAJRI

From River Bed

LOADING

By Light Weight Excavator Loaders

& Manually

TRANSPORTATION OF BAJRI

From River bed face to consumers by

trucks etc.





The overburden & mineral is soft & easily mineable so no drilling & blasting will be

required.

2.9 LOADING & TRANSPORT

A) Haulage within the Mining Hold

Overburden will be removed with help of excavator/JCB. Mineral will be excavated

by manually simple tools. Hired Trucks and tippers will be used to carry

overburden & mineral to stack yard from where it is loaded by buyers.

B) Haulage from Mine to Destination

The mineral will be loaded into hired tippers/Trucks Manually for further

transportation to the various destinations.

2.10 PROPOSED PRODUCTION

TABLE: 2.7 Year wise Production& Waste Generation

Year Production Rate (Tones) Recovery of Minerals in Percentage

1st 39,912 100

2nd 39,912 100

3rd 39,912 100

4th 39,912 100

5th 39,912 100

Total 1,99,560

Reference: ‐ As per ToR Point No.:‐3 of Specific Terms Of Reference given by SEAC, J & K(i.e. considered Ultimate working depth

:‐ 1 mtr.)

2.11 DISPOSAL OF WASTE& ITS MANAGEMENT:‐

Total excavated material has sale value and therefore no question arises for

generation of waste & its management.

2.12 CONCEPTUAL PLAN

At the conceptual stage total excavated area will be 1.7353 ha which will be converted into Replenished area 3.9861 ha area will be,area within 500m distance of bridge & area of active water channel .0.9486 ha area will be undisturbed .Green Belt /Plantation will be done outside the lease area on land identified by DFO Social Forestry concerned in consultation with village panchayat.





Table:‐2.8 Post‐Mining Land Use of Core Zone with

Environment Management Area (hectares)+

S. No.

Description Land Use (In ha)

Plantation Water Body Public Use Undisturbed Total

1. Top Soil Dump ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

2. Waste Dump ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

3. Excavation (Voids) ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐

4. Road ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

5. Built Up Area ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

6. Township Area ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

7. Afforestation ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

8. Replenished area ‐‐ 1.7353 ‐‐ ‐‐ 1.7353

9. Mineral Storage ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

10. Area within 500 m distance from bridge and active water Channel

3.9861 3.9861 3.9861

11. Undisturbed Area (Buffer Zone)

‐‐ 0.9486 ‐‐ 0.9486 0.9486

Total ‐ 6.67 ‐‐ 4.9347 6.67

Conceptual plan annexed herewith.

2.13 SITE SERVICES:‐

Following miscellaneous site services will be provided for smooth operation of the

mine.

(i) Mine Office: Mine office will be constructed outside the mine area.

(ii) First Aid: Primary first aid facility will be provided within mine site.

(iii) Water Supply: Water will be supply from a well near the mining area and a

tractor‐mounted tanker is proposed for supply of water to mining work,

spraying, watering the plants and drinking purpose.

(iv) Rest Shelter: Temporary rest shelter will be provided near mining area.

2.14 MITIGATION MEASURES

2.14.1 Air Pollution Control Measures

Following measures will be taken to control air/fugitive emission during mining

operation:

No drilling & Blasting will be carried out during mining operation.

Regular water spraying on the haul roads will be done.

Workers will be provided with suitable PPEs as and when required.





Green Belt will be developed around the mine boundary.

Plantation will be carried out at the approach road, river bank and vicinity area.

Same practice will be continued in future.

2.14.2 Water Quality Management

No waste water will be generated during the mining activities.

Waste water will not be generated during mining operations as it involves only

collection of bajri.

Garland drains will be provided around the working pits.

Excavation will be carried out upto a maximum depth of 1 mtr. from surface of

bajri deposit from the water level of the River channel whichever is earlier.

The rain water collected in mining pit will be used for plantation, dust

suppression requirements.

Toilets will be made available near mine’s office away from the river.

Same practices will be continued in future.

2.14.3 Noise Pollution Control

Proper maintenance of all machineries will be carried out which will be help in

reducing generation of noise during operations.

Ear muffs, mask& all required PPE’s will be provided in view of COVID‐19 while

working on mining equipment’s.

Social distancing norms and other operating procedure relating to COVID‐19

will be followed.

Adequate silencers will be provided in all the diesel engines.

Green belt & Plantation will be developed approach road, river bank &around

the mine boundary to minimize noise propagation.

Periodic noise level monitoring will be done.


2.14.4 Riverbank & River Course Protection

The minerals will be mined out in a uniform way so that the river flow/course

shall not get disturbed.

No mining will be done within 1 mtr. from the either side of river banks to

maintain its protection.

Mining will proceed along the river in the direction from downstream to

upstream in each block. No. mining will be done across the river‐nalla.

Collection of minerals/working shall be started from the centre towards the

bank uniformly so that the river course does not get affected.

No mining will be done on curves of the rivers‐nalla to avoid the meandering

effect.

Every mining block will have clearly identified approach road/ entry points into

the rivers‐nalla & similarly the exit points.





Mining will not be done in proximity of any bridge, culvert, embankment or any

water works setup etc. Appropriate safety zone will be left and no mining will

be carried out in the safety zone.

Suitable mitigation measures will be adopted so that conditions of water

logging will not arise.

2.14.4 Green Belt Development / Plantation :‐

At the conceptual stage total excavated area will be 1.7353ha which will be

converted into Replenished area, 0.9486 ha area will be undisturbed area.

And 3.9861 ha area will be area within 500 m distance of bridge & active

water channels .Green Belt/ Plantation will be done outside the lease area on

land identified by DFO Social Forestry concerned inconsultation with village

panchayat. The trees will be planted @2500 saplings per hectare of land

species will be like: Azadirachta indica (Neem), Ficus religious (Peepal), Ficus

benghalensis (Bargad), Tamarindus indica (Imli),Terminalia arjuna (Arjun).

The same will be maintained & enhanced in future.

The plant species will be selected in consultation with forest department.





CHAPTER–III

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION

The knowledge of present environment of the study area(10 km buffer area) of the

proposed mining area is important to assess the impact of various project activity on

environment. The knowledge of present‐day environment is also helpful in

management of environment and planning of mitigation measures. To assess the

baseline environmental quality of the area, field assessment has been conducted

considering following components of the environment, viz. land, meteorology, air,

noise, water, soil, biological and socio‐economic conditions:

The relevant information and data (both primary and secondary) were collected in

core as well as buffer zone during Winter Season (Dec to Feb 2021) in accordance

with the guidelines of MoEFCC & approved ToR by SEAC, J & K for preparation of EIA /

EMP Report).

3.2 STUDY AREA AT A GLANCE

Study Area: ‐The study area is an area of 10 km radius (aerial distance) from the

proposed project site of mine which is also referred as buffer zone. The area within

the marked project site (within mine boundary) is considered as core zone.

Core Area :‐ 0.026839 Sq.km.

Buffer Area:‐ 340.1493Sq.km.

Demography (10 km radius from the project site):‐

Total Population : 63,903 (as per 2011 Census)

Number of Households : 9568

Scheduled Castes : 1,144

Scheduled Tribes : 4170

Literacy rate : 68.53%

Workers : 21,501

Meteorology

During study period Winter Season Dec 20 to Feb 21

i) Maximum Temperature : 14.8C

ii) Minimum Temperature : 4.9C

iii) Relative Humidity (%)

o Minimum : 67.0 %

o Maximum : 91.0%

iv) Predominant Wind Direction: From South





3.3 BASELINE DATA COLLECTION: ‐

Baseline environmental data of various components within the study area were

collected during Winter Season (Dec 20 to Feb 2021) to assess the present scenario of

the area.

Environmental

Component

Primary Data Secondary data

Parameters Methodology

Land Land use and

land cover

Field Survey Satelliteimageryf

rom NRSC,Hyderabad

Air PM10, PM2.5, Sox, NOx

& CO

Sampling: CPCB Guidelines/NAAQS/ IS5182

and InstrumentManualAnalysis:

CPCB Guidelines / IS 5182

‐

Meteorology Temperature,

Relative

Humidity,

Wind Speed,

Wind

Direction&

Rainfall

‐ IMD book

(Climatological 1981 – 2010)

Noise

Equivalent

noise levels

dB (A)

Sampling: IS 9989 Analysis:

CPCB Guidelines/IS 9989

‐

Water

Parameters as per IS

10500 – 2012

Sampling: CPCB Guideline

& APHA 22nd edition 2012

Analysis: IS 10500‐2012/ IS

3025/APHA 22nd edition

2012

‐

Soil ‐ Sampling: USDA

Analysis: As per IS

2720/USDA

‐

Biological Flora &Fauna Quadrate method/ random Forest Working





Environment sampling Plan

Socio‐ Economic

Environment

Socio Economicstatus Field survey

throughquestionnaire,

groupdiscussion and

randomsampling

Census data, 2011

3.3 LAND USE/LAND COVER STUDY

3.3.1 Objective To comply the ToR issued by SEAC, J & K.

ToR Point no.10: Land use of the study area delineating forest area, agricultural

land, grazing land, wildlife sanctuary and national park, migratory routes of

fauna, water bodies, human settlements and other ecological features should

be indicated.

3.3.2 Data Used

Current vintage data of Indian Remote Sensing Satellite RESOURCESAT‐2 (L4FMX)

digital FCC (False Color Composite) has been used for preparation of Land use & Land

cover thematic map of study area. Satellite image has been procured from National

Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad.

Technical details of Data

Satellite Image ‐ RESOURCESAT‐2 (L4FMX)

Satellite Data Source ‐ NRSC, Hyderabad

Sensor ‐ L4FMX

Software Used ‐ Arc GIS 9.2 and Google Earth Software

3.3.3 Methodology

Preliminary/ Primary Data Collection of the Study Area

Satellite data procurement from NRSC Hyderabad

Secondary Data Collection from Authorized Bodies:‐

Survey of India Top sheet No.:‐Restricted

Google Image;

Approved Mining Plan with PMCP;

Copy of Letter of Intent;

GPS Coordinates of Proposed Mining area.

Processing of satellite data to prepare the land use & land cover maps (e.g.

Forest, agriculture, settlements, wasteland, water bodies etc.) by digital image

processing (dip) techniques.

Geo‐Referencing of the Google Image;

Geo‐Referencing of Satellite Imagery with the help of Geo‐Referenced

Google Image;





Enhancement of the Satellite Imagery;

Base Map Layer Creation (Roads, Railway, Village Names and others

Secondary data etc.);

Data Analysis and Classification using Digital Interpretation Techniques;

Ground Truth Studies or Field Verification.

Error Fixing / Reclassification

Final Map Generation

Identification / prediction of impacts on land use due to project activity

Recommendation

3.3.4 Details of LU/LC

3.3.4.1 Land Use & Land Cover Classes

These are the following Classes: ‐

River/Canal, Water Bodies, Ponds/Reservoir, Human Settlement, Industrial Area, Mine

Quarry, Scrub Land, Plantation, Railway Line, Road Network, Forest Land, Open Land

etc. as per NRSC Guide Line.

3.3.4.2 Generation & Analysis of Data

Geo‐Referencing of the Satellite Imagery

Geo‐Referenced ResourceSat‐2 satellite Imagery is used for Land Use Land

Cover Mapping.

Enhancement of Satellite Image

Satellite data is composed of substantial noise and haze errors due to various

environmental factors, which affect the amount of reflectance (information)

that can be deciphered. Since mapping of satellite images is based on spectral

signatures, it is necessary to normalize the redundant values into near true

values. This process of deriving true reflectance values is known as

normalization. This enhances interpretability of the satellite image thereby

facilitating better identification of land features viewed on satellite imagery.

Histogram equalization and radiometric correction has been used for satellite

image enhancement.

Base Map Layer Creation

Base map has been prepared using Google Image as a reference map on 1:3000

scale. In base layer linear and point feature like road, rail, canal, village location

and other secondary information have been created in vector data format with

the help of ArcGIS Software.

Data Analysis and Classification Using Digital Interpretation Technique





Image interpretation is the process of identifying objects or conditions in

images and determining their meaning or significance. Satellite imagery are

composed of array of grid, each grid has a numeric value that is known as digital

number. Smallest unit of this grid is known as a pixel that captures reflectance

of ground features represented in terms of Digital number, which represent a

specific land feature. Using image classification technique, the satellite data is

converted into thematic information map based on the user’s knowledge about

the ground area.

Hybrid technique has been used i.e. visual interpretation and digital image

processing for identification of different land use and vegetation cover classes

based on spectral signature of geographic feature. Spectral signature

represents various land use classes. Image interpretation keys are developed

for better Interpretation/Classification scheme which is Shape, Size, Color,

Tone, Texture Pattern, Association etc. Based on the Interpretation key and

Spectral signature Entire satellite imagery is classified in different classes like

River/Canal, Water Bodies, Ponds/Reservoir, Human Settlement, Industrial Area,

Mine Quarry, Scrub Land, Plantation, Railway Line, Road Network, Forest Land,

Open Land etc.

3.3.4 Final Map Generation:‐

Final maps are generated for the core area as well as buffer area. Pixels are filtered using clump and eliminate process after ensuring to maintain crucial classes of importance. base map layers is overlaid on the classified raster data and then thematic maps is generated on the layout consisting of project name, legend, source of data, index map, scale bar and north arrow.

3.4.1 LAND‐USE/LAND‐COVER‐MAP


Draft EIA / EMP Report

Sh.Kimat Lal S/o Sh. Koul Ram 22

Figure 3.1: Land Use / Land Cover Map of Buffer Zone




The land use/land cover details of the Buffer Zone are given in Table 3.1:

Table – 3.1

Land Use / Land Cover Details of Study Area

LU/LC Class Area in Hectare %Area

River/Canal 3014.36 8.86

Ponds/Reservoir 226.87 0.67

Open Land 347.54 1.02

Stony Area 3226.14 9.48

Open Scrub Land 3144.54 9.24

Forest Area 4120.25 12.11

Plantation 3226.74 9.49

Fallow Land 9226.26 27.12

Crop Land 6005.57 17.66

Human Settlement 1026.54 3.02

Mine Quarry 450.12 1.33

Total 34014.93 100

Source: LU/LC Map for Buffer Zone

3.3.5 Interpretation of LULC Data

The study area of the buffer zone mainly comprises of Fallow Land with 27.12%.

The second largest area is covered by Crop Land i.e.17.66 %. About 9.48% area is

under Stony Area.

There are River in the study area forming 8.86% of study area.

There is no National Park, Biosphere Reserve, Tiger Reserve, Wildlife Corridor,

etc.within 10 km radius.

3.4 SEISMICITY OF THE AREA

Many parts of the Indian subcontinent have historically high Seismicity. Seven

catastrophic earthquakes of magnitude greater than 8 (Richter scale) have occurred

in the western, northern and eastern parts of India and adjacent countries in the past

100 years.

By contrast, peninsular India is relatively less seismic, having suffered only infrequent

earthquakes of moderate strength. The main seismogenic belts are associated with

the collision plate boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates.

The project site as well as study area lies in Zone‐IV of Seismic Zoning Map, and thus

can be said to be located in an area of low seismic hazard by national standards.




Hence the risk of earthquake at the site is minimal and so the site is safe. In India,

seismic zones are divided into four zones i.e. II,III,IV and V. Details of the seismic

zones are given in below Table 3.6

Table 3.2

Seismic Zones in India

Sr. No. Seismic Zone Risk Intensity of Earthquake (on Mercalli Intensity Scale)

1. Zone – V Very High‐Risk Zone IX and above

2. Zone – IV High Risk Zone VIII

3. Zone – III Moderate Risk Zone VII

4. Zone – II Low Risk Zone VI& below

3.5 FLOOD HAZARD ZONATION OF THE AREA

As per the “Vulnerability Atlas – 2nd Addition; Peer Group, MoH& UPA; based on

digitized data of SOI, GOI; Flood Atlas, Task Force Report, C.W.C., GOI” the project

site does not fall under “area liable to flood”.




Figure 3.2: Seismic Zone Map

Mine Site at Sundran Nallah




Figure 3.3: Earthquakes Zone Map of Jammu & Kashmir

3.6 INSTRUMENTS USED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE DATA COLLECTION

The following instruments were used at the site for environmental baseline data

collection work by M/s. Noida Testing Laboratories (NTL).

1. Respirable Dust Sampler with attachment for gaseous Pollutants, Envirotech

APM 460;

2. Fine Particulate Sampler (FPS), APM 550;

3. Hygrometer;

4. Sound Level Meter Model SL – 4010;

5. Micro Meteorological Station Model EnviroWM271;

6. Global Positioning System (GPS).

Apart from collecting samples of air, water and soil from representative sampling

points given in proceeding sections, the data on land use, vegetation and agricultural

crops were also collected by the field team through interaction with a large number

of local inhabitants of the study area and different Government departments /

agencies. This provided an excellent opportunity to the members of the field team for

obtaining clear scenario of the existing environment of the study area.

3.7 CLIMATE & RAINFALL. The climate of the district is Temperate cum Mediterranean

type. In the higher reaches the temperature remains cold throughout the year.

Average minimum and maximum temperature varies from –11°C to 33°C. The winter

season starts from the middle of the November and severe winter conditions

continues till the middle of February / March. The district receives an average annual

precipitation of about 1103 mm in the form of rain and snow for about 70 days

Mine Site at Sundran Nallah




Rainfall data of the area for last 10 years is as mentioned in Table 3.3:

TABLE ‐ 3.3 Rainfall Data of Tehsil: Anantnag (J & K)

S. No. Year Rainfall (in mm)

1. 2012 962.2

2. 2013 937.3

3. 2014 1,454.5

4. 2015 1,583.6

5. 2016 704.8

6. 2017 1,262

7. 2018 909.2

Source:Hydromet Division, India Meteorological Department (Ministry of Earth Sciences)

3.8 METEOROLOGY

Meteorology plays a vital role in determining the transport and diffusion pattern of

air pollutants released into atmosphere. The principal variables include horizontal

convective transport (average wind speed and direction), vertical convective

transport (atmospheric stability) and topography of the area.

Meteorological characteristics of an area are very much important in assessing

possible environmental impacts and in preparing environmental management plan.

Since meteorological factors show wide fluctuations with time, meaningful

interpretation can be drawn only from long‐term reliable data. Such source of data is

India Meteorological Department (IMD), which maintains a network of meteorological

stations at several important locations.

The nearest IMD station to the study area is located at Qazigund (approx. 2.5 km).

The Meteorological data i.e. wind speed, and wind direction, recorded at two

synoptic hours i.e. 8:30 and 17:30 hours this IMD station for Winter Season(Dec to

Feb 2021 )and was used to study the meteorology of the area.

3.8.1 Micro‐Meteorology at Site

Meteorological station was set‐up at site to record surface meteorological parameter

during Winter Season (Dec to Feb 21)

Wind speed and wind direction data recorded during the study period has enabled

identifying the influence of meteorology on the air quality of the area. Based on the

collected meteorological data, relative percentage frequencies of different wind

directions were calculated and plotted as wind roses for twenty‐four‐hour duration.

Maximum and minimum temperatures including percentage relative humidity were

also recorded simultaneously. It was observed that the predominant over all wind

patterns for the study period was from South.

Table: 3.4Micro‐meteorology at site

Study period –Winter Season (Dec to Feb 2021)




Months Temperature °C Relative Humidity % Wind Speed (m/s)

Min. Max. Min. Max. 08:30 hrs 17:30hrs

Dec. 2020 -4.9 14.4 67 88 0.0-5.28 0.0-5.28

Jan. 2021 -7.9 11.5 72 91 0.0-5.28 0.0-5.28

Feb. 2021 -6.5 14.8 67 88 0.0-5.28 0.0-5.28

Source: Meteorological Station at Site

Figure 3.3: Wind Rose Diagram at Site

3.8.2 Mixing Height & Inversion Height




Mixing height is the height to which significant mixing of added pollutants occurs

within the atmosphere. Mixing height depends on basic meteorological parameters,

surface turbulent fluxes and physical parameters, and follows a diurnal cycle.

Inversion may be defined as the “departure from the usual increase or decrease of

atmospheric conditions with altitude.” It usually refers to an increase in temperature

with increasing altitude, which is in contrast to usual decrease of temperature with

height.

In the absence of onsite data, IMD publication, “Atlas of Hourly Mixing Height and

Assimilative Capacity of Atmosphere in India”, has been used for the study area.

3.9 AMBIENT AIR ENVIRONMENT

Ambient air quality monitoring is done to determine the general background

concentration levels. Samples were collected in the 10 km study area to observe

pollution trends throughout the region. It helps in providing a data base for

evaluation of effects of a project activity in that region. It will be also useful in

ascertaining the quality of air environment in conformity to standards of the ambient

air quality during operation of mine.

3.9.1 Sampling Methodology

The air quality monitoring was done during Post‐Monsoon Season, 2020 within 10 km

radius study area.

The samples were collected for the following air quality determinants:

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

Particulate Matter (PM10) and (PM2.5)

CO

The sources of air pollution in the region are dust rising from unpaved roads,

domestic fuel burning, vehicular traffic, agricultural activities, emission from other

industries, etc.

3.9.2 Sampling Schedule

The sampling was done for every 8 hours continuously for 24 hours for SO2, NOx,

PM2.5& PM10 with a frequency of twice a week for three months (24 observations for

one location).

3.9.3 Sampling Location

In order to know the baseline ambient air quality, in and around the mine sites,

ambient air qualities were measured at nearby sites and villages in the study area.

Tables showing the locations of the ambient air quality monitoring stations are given

in below Table:‐

Table: 3.5

Locations of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Study Period –Winter Season (Dec to Feb 21)




Station Location Direction from

Mine site Distance from Mine site

(Km) Location

AAQMS‐1 Near Mine Site North ~0.29 33°37'17.15"N 75°10'24.06"E

AAQMS‐2 Near Village Lakripora

North ~2.57 33°38'30.95"N 75°10'18.29"E

AAQMS‐3 Near Village Gund Fatehpora

North ~4.30 33°39'26.75"N 75°10'4.14"E

AAQMS‐4 Near City Qazigund

Southwest ~2.17 33°35'40.28"N 75°10'8.62"E

AAQMS‐5 Near Village Hillar Shah Abad

S ~5.13 33°34'5.46"N 75°11'42.82"E

AAQMS‐6 Near Village Chakpat

NE ~1.60 33°37'55.47"N 75°10'44.67"E

Source: Google Image & Site Visit

It can be observed from the wind rose diagram, that the predominant wind direction

during the study period was from south. Villages/locations have been selected in the

downwind direction as well as in the upwind direction for AAQ monitoring from the

activity site.




Figure 3.4 A: Key Plan showing Monitoring Locations for AAQ, Noise Level Location




3.9.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The following table shows the max. and min. concentrations of the air pollutants

monitored at different locations during the study period. All 24 observations of

pollutants for each location are detailed in Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reports

are enclosed here within this report.

TABLE: 3.6

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Study Period –Winter Season (Dec 20. to Feb 21.)

(Unit in g/m3)

Station Sampling Location PM10 PM2.5 SO2 NOx

Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.

S1 Near Mine Site 52.00 39.50 30.80 21.20 8.80 5.50 16.80 11.60

S2 Near Village Lakripora

55.00 40.30 31.00 21.50 8.90 5.70 17.00 11.80

S3 Near Village Gund Fatehpora

50.00 37.80 29.00 21.00 8.20 5.40 14.20 10.80

S4 Near City Qazigund

60.00 42.20 34.20 23.60 9.90 6.30 18.90 13.30

S5 Near Village Hillar Shah Abad

58.00 41.20 32.30 22.80 9.25 5.90 18.10 12.28

S6 Near Village Chakpat

49.42 36.00 30.00 19.80 7.50 5.20 15.50 11.20

Source: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Figure No. 3.5:Graph showing concentrations of PM10

52.2 5550

60 5849.42

39.5 40.3 37.8 42.2 41.236

0

20

40

60

80

100

Near Mine Site Near villageLakripora

Near Village‐Gund Fatehpora

Near CityQazigund

Near VillageHillar Shah Abad

Near Villagechakpat

PM2.5 m

icrogram

/m3

Monitorng Location

PM 2.5Max. PM 2.5 Min. NAAQS




Figure No. 3.6:Graph showing concentrations of PM2.5

Figure No. 3.7:Graph showing concentrations of SO2

Figure No. 3.8: Graph showing concentrations of NOx

30.8 31 2934.2 32.3 30

21.2 21.5 21 23.6 22.8 19.8

0

20

40

60

80

100

Near Mine Site Near villageLakripora

Near Village‐Gund Fatehpora

Near CityQazigund


Near Villagechakpat

PM2.5 m

icrogram

/m3

Monitorng Location

PM 2.5Max. PM 2.5 Min. NAAQS

8.8 8.9 8.2 9.9 9.25 7.55.5 5.7 5.4 6.3 5.9 5.2

0

20

40

60

80

100

Near Mine Site Near VillageLakripora

Village‐GundFatehpora

Near CityQazigund

Village‐HillarShah Abad

Near VillageChakpat

SO2 m

icrogram

/m3

Monitorng Location

SO2 Max. SO2 Min. NAAQS

11.6 11.8 10.8 13.3 12.28 11.216.8 17 14.2

18.9 18.1 15.5

0

20

40

60

80

100

Near Mine Site(Core Zone)

NearVillageLakripora

Village‐GundFatehpora

Near CityQazigund


Near villagechakpat

NOx m

icrogram

/m3

Monitorng Location

NOx Min. Nox Max. NAAQS




The following table shows the NAAQS prescribed by CPCB.

TABLE: 3.7

National Ambient Air Quality Standards

S. No.

Pollutant Time

Weighted Average

Concentration in Ambient Air

Method of Measurement Industrial Area,

Residential Rural & Other

Areas

Ecologically Sensitive Area (Notified by Central Govt.)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

1

Sulphur Dioxide

(SO2),

g/m3

Annual Average *

24 hours **

50

80

20

80

1. Improved West and Gaeke Method.

2. Ultraviolet fluorescence.

2

Oxides of Nitrogen as

NOx,g/m3

Annual Average *

24 hours **

40

80

30

80

1. Modified Jacob &Hochheiser (Na‐Arsenite) Method.

2. Chemiluminescence (Gas phase).

3

Particulate Matter (size less than

10m) or

PM10,g/m3

Annual Average *

24 Hours **

60

100

60

100

1. Gravimetric,

2. TOEM,

3. Beta attenuation.

4

Particulate Matter (size less than

2.5m) or

PM2.5,g/m3

Annual Average*

24 Hours **

40

60

40

60

1. Gravimetric,

2. TOEM,

3. Beta attenuation.

5 Ozone (O3),

g/m3

8 Hours **

1 Hours *

100

180

100

180

1. UV Photometric,

2. Chemilminescence,

3. Chemical Method.

6 Lead (Pb),

g/m3

Annual Average *

24 Hours **

0.50

1.0

0.50

1.0

1. AAS/ICP Method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter paper.

2. ED‐XRF using Teflon filter.

7

Carbon Monoxide

(CO), mg/m3

8 Hours**

1 Hours

02

04

02

04

Non‐Depressive Infrared (NDIR) Spectroscopy.

8

Ammonia (NH3),

g/m3

Annual Average*

24 hours **

100

400

100

400

1. Chemiluminescence (Gas phase).

2. Indophenol blue method.




9

Benzene (C6H6),

g/m3

Annual Average*

05 05

1. Gas Chromatography based continuous analyzer,

2. Adsorption and Desorption followed by GC analysis.

10

Benzo(α) Pyrene (BaP) –

Particulate Phase only,

ng/m3

Annual Average*

01 01 Solvent extraction followed by

HPLC’GC analysis.

11 Arsenic

(As), ng/m3 Annual

Average* 06 06

AAS/ICP Method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter

paper.

12 Nickel (Ni),

ng/m3 Annual

Average* 20 20

AAS/ICP Method after sampling on EPM 2000 or equivalent filter

paper.

* Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year at a particular site

taken twice a week 24 hourly at uniform intervals.

** 24 hourly or 08 hourly or 01 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be

complied with 95% of the time in a year. 5% of the time, they may exceed the limits

but not on two consecutive days of monitoring.

Note: Whenever and wherever monitoring results on two consecutive days of

monitoring exceed the limits specified above for the respective category, it shall be

considered adequate reason to institute regular or continuous monitoring and

investigation.

3.9.5 Discussion of Results

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring reveals that the concentrations of PM10 for all the 06

AAQM stations were found between 36.00 to 60.00g/m3and of PM2.5 were found

to be between 19.80 to 34.20 g/m3.

As far as the gaseous pollutants SO2 and NOx are concerned, the prescribed CPCB

limit of g/m3 has never surpassed at any station. The concentrations of SO2were

found to be in range of 5.20 to 9.90g/m3.The concentrations of NOxwere found to

be in range of 10.80 to 18.90 g/m3.

3.10 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

Noise often defined as unwanted sound, interferes with speech communication,

causes annoyance, distracts from work, disturb sleep, thus deteriorating quality of

human environment.

3.10.1 Source of Noise

At Mine ‐ Many mine workers are exposed not only to loud but sustained noise

levels. At mines, most of the large excavation equipment utilized in open pits are

not said to be responsible for the excessive noise levels as they are mostly equipped

with noise‐protected operator cabins. However, excavators with lower capacity and




mobile diesel ‐ powered machines have been accepted as the primary noise sources

in surface mining activities.

Study Area ‐ There are several sources in the study area, which contribute to the

local noise level of the area. Ambient noise sources in the vicinity of the project

include the noise from traffic from rail and road, human activities in villages and

agricultural fields. Noise level measurement is therefore essential to assess noise

pollution.

3.10.2 Ambient Noise Level

In order to know the baseline noise levels, in and around the mine sites, noise levels

were measured at nearby sites and villages in the study area. Tables showing the

locations of the noise monitoring stations are given in below Table no.3.8 & 3.9.

Table: 3.8 Locations of Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Stations

Study Period –Winter Season (Dec to Feb 21.)


Mine site

Distance

from Mine

site (Km)

Location

NQ1 Near Mine Site North ~0.29 33°37'17.15"N 75°10'24.06"E

NQ 2 Near Village Lakripora

North ~2.57 33°38'30.95"N 75°10'18.29"E

NQ 3 Near Village Gund Fatehpora

North ~4.30 33°39'26.75"N 75°10'4.14"E

NQ 4 Near City Qazigund

Southwest ~2.17 33°35'40.28"N 75°10'8.62"E

NQ 5 Near Village Hillar Shah Abad

S ~5.13 33°34'5.46"N 75°11'42.82"E

NQ 6 Near Village Chakpat

NE ~1.60 33°37'55.47"N 75°10'44.67"E


3.10.3 Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Result.

Table: 3.9




Ambient Noise Level Monitoring ‐Study Period Winter Season 2020‐21 (Dec.20 to Feb 21)

S. No. Locations Noise level Leq. dB (A)

Day time Night time

S1 Near Mine Site 50.5 38.0

S2 Near Village Lakripora

55.0 43.0

S3 Near Village Gund Fatehpora

49.48 37.98

S4 Near City Qazigund

62.8 45.0

S5 Near Village Hillar Shah Abad

59.80 44.20

S6 Near Village Chakpat

50.0 41.0

Source: Ambient Noise Level Monitoring Result

Figure No. 3.9: Graph showing Noise level at day time

50.5 5549.48

62.8 59.8

50

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100


Near VillageGund Fatehpora

Near CityQazigund

Near VillagePanzat Wan Pora

Near VillageChakpat




Figure No. 3.10: Graph showing Noise level at Night time

Table: 3.10 CPCB Noise Standards

Area Code Category of Area Limits InLeq. dB (A)

Day Time

06.00 am–10.00 pm

Night Time

10.00 pm–6.00 am

(A) Industrial Area 75 70

(B) Commercial Area 65 55

(C) Residential Area 55 45

(D) Silence Zone 50 40

1. Day Time is from 6.00 AM to 10.00 PM.

2. Night Time is reckoned between 10.00 PM to 6.00 AM

3. SilenceZone is defined as an area up to 100m around premises of Hospitals,

Educational Institutions and Courts. Use of vehicle horn, loudspeaker and bursting of

crackers is banned in these zones.

Note: Mixed categories of areas be declared as one of the four above mentioned

categories by the competent Authority and the corresponding standards shall apply

Source: Central Pollution Control Board Norms

3.10.4 Discussion of Results

Ambient noise levels were measured at 6 locations around the Mine site. Noise

levels varies from 50.0 to 62.8Leq dB (A) during day time and during night time

noise levels range from 38.0to 45.00Leq dB (A).

3.11 WATER ENVIRONMENT

3843

37.9845 44.2

41

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100


Near VillageGund Fatehpora

Near CityQazigund


Near VillageChakpat




3.11.1 Surface Water

The study area is having water body like Sundran Nallah. Sampling of surface water

has been carried out in upstream as well as downstream of the river during study

period.

TABLE: 3.11

Locations of Surface Water Sampling

Study Period‐Winter Season (Dec 20 to Feb 21)


Mine site Latitude (N) Longitude (E) Distance from

Mine site (km)

SW1 Sundran Nalla (Upstream)

SE 33°35'50.25"N

75°10'57.00"E 1.71 km

SW2 Sundran Nalla (Downstream)

NW 33°39'40.21"N

75° 8'10.04"E 5.84 km


Table: 3.12

Quality Analysis of Surface Water

Study Period‐Winter Season (Dec 20 to Feb 21)

S. No

Parameters Unit Sundran Nalla (Upstream)

Sundran Nalla (Downstream)

1 pH value ‐ 7.73 7.73

2 Color Hazen

Unit <5 <5

3 Total Dissolve Solid (TDS) mg/l 132 126

4 Total Suspended Solid (TSS) mg/l 15 16

5 Chloride (as Cl) mg/l 22.0 21.0

6 Fluoride (as F) mg/l <0.01 <0.01

7 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 1.00 0.80

8 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 32.80 31.50

9 Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l 13.22 12.80

10 BOD (as O2) mg/l BDL BDL

11 COD mg/l 7.56 7.58

12 Turbidity NTU 60 64

13 Total Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/l 223 225

14 Dissolve Oxygen (as O2) mg/l 8.6 8.8

15 Electrical Conductivity dSm‐1 0.35 0.42

3.11.2 Remarks

A review of the above‐mentioned chemical analysis of surface water samples reveals

that there is not much variation in chemical composition of water samples from

Surface water from nearby villages.

Analysis results of Surface water reveal the following: ‐

pH :‐7.73.

TDS varies from 126mg/l to 132 mg/l

Total Hardness vary from 223.0 mg/l to 225.0 mg/l




3.11.3 Ground Water Quality

The sources of potable water are the tube‐wells, dug‐wells, tap water & Hand

pumps in the area. Samples were collected from the available water resources

around the mine area. The samples were collected & tested from different sites.

The quality of ground water was studied by collecting 5 water samples from

representative hand pumps and tube wells. The water sampling locations are shown

below:

Details of ground water sampling locations and their distance & directions are given

in the below Table 3.13.

Table: 3.13

Locations of Ground Water Sampling

Study Period Winter Season (Dec 20 to Feb 21)

Station Location Direction from Mine

site

Distance from Mine

site

Location

GW1 Near Mine Site North ~0.29 km 33°37'17.15"N 75°10'24.06"E

GW2 Near Village Lakripora

North ~2.57 km 33°38'30.95"N 75°10'18.29"E

GW3 Near Village Gund Fatehpora

North ~4.30 km 33°39'26.75"N 75°10'4.14"E

GW4 Near City Qazigund

Southwest ~2.17 km 33°35'40.28"N 75°10'8.62"E

GW5 Near Village Hillar Shah Abad

S ~5.13 km 33°34'5.46"N 75°11'42.82"E





Figure 3.4 B: Key Plan showing Monitoring Locations for Water & Soil Location




TABLE: 3.14 Ground Water Quality Analysis

Study Period – Winter Season (Dec 20 to Feb 21)

S. No

Parameters Unit Near Mine Site Near Village Lakripora

Near Village Gund Fatehpora

Near City Qazigund Near Village Hillar Shah Abad

Desirable Limit

1 pH ‐ 7.20 7.16 7.25 7.35 7.30 6.0 – 9.0

2 Colour Hazen

Unit <5.00 <5.00 <5.00 <5.00 <5.00 5

3 Odour ‐ Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable ‐

4 Taste ‐ Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable ‐

5 Turbidity NTU <1.00 <1.00 <1.00 <1.00 <1.00 5

6 Total Hardness

(as CaCO3) mg/l

117 124 122 135 130 200

7 Chloride(as Cl) mg/l 58.0 57.8 55.2 65.00 60 250

8 Calcium (as Ca) mg/l 102.0 104.0 112.3 124 120 75

9 Iron (as Fe) mg/l 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.08 0.06 1

10 Nitrate (as NO3) mg/l 1.05 1.09 1.32 1.35 1.22 45

11 Total Dissolved Solid

mg/l 224.0 236.0 230.0 280 260.0 500

12 Total Suspended

Solids mg/l

2 3 2 5 4 ‐

13 Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l 4 4 3 6 5 200

14 Dissolved Phosphates as PO4

mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil ‐

15 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 41 38 32 50 45 30

16 Ammonical Nitrogen

mg/l Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable ‐

17 Sodium as Na mg/l 48 47 45 54 50 ‐

18 Potassium as K mg/l 3.6 3.4 3.2 5.5 4.2 ‐




19 Phenolic

compounds as C6H5OH

mg/l Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable 0.001

20 Cyanide as CN mg/l Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable 0.05

21 COD mg/l 7.1 6.8 6.3 7.4 7.2 ‐

22 BOD at 27˚C for 3

days mg/l

<5.0 <5.0 <5.0 <5.0 ‐

23 Fluoride as F mg/l 0.33 0.36 0.30 0.70 0.55 1.5

24 Hexavalent Chromium

mg/l Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable 0.05

25 Selenium as Se mg/l Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable 0.01

26 Zinc mg/l Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable Not Traceable 5

Source:GroundWater Quality Analysis Report




3.11.3 Remarks

A review of the above‐mentioned chemical analysis of ground water samples reveals

that there is not much variation in chemical composition of water samples from

hand pump & bore wells from nearby villages.

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

drinking water standards IS: 10500‐2012.

3.12 SOIL ENVIRONMENT

3.12.1 Soil Quality and Characteristics

The information on soil quality has been arrived at by collecting data from various

secondary sources and supplemented by collection and analysis of soil samples from

representative locations.

In order to assess the base line characteristics of soil profile of the project area

representing project and nearby areas, the samples were analyzed for key and

chemical parameters.

The sampling locations were finalized with the following considerations:

To enable information on baseline characteristics.

To determine the impact of mining activities on soil characteristics.

Representative soil samples were collected from following different specified

locations within the study area of the mine site. Standard operating procedures

were followed for the sampling and analysis of physio – chemical parameters. Below

table 3.16 shows the location of soil sampling stations.

Table: 3.15 Soil Sampling Locations

Study Period – Winter Season (Dec 20 to Feb 21)


Mine site

Distance from Mine

site

Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

SQ1 Near Mine Site North ~0.29 km 33°37'17.15"N

75°10'24.06"E

SQ2 Near Village Lakripora

North ~2.57 km 33°38'30.95"N

75°10'18.29"E

SQ3 Near Village Gund Fatehpora

North ~4.30 km 33°39'26.75"N

75°10'4.14"E

SQ4 Near‐City Qazigund

Southwest ~2.17 km 33°35'40.28"N

75°10'8.62"E

SQ5 Near Village Hillar Shah Abad

S ~5.13 km 33°34'5.46"N

75°11'42.82"E

Source: Site Survey & Google Image




Table: 3.16

Soil Quality Analysis Report Study Period – Winter Season (Dec 20 to Feb 21)

S. NO.

PARAMETERS

Unit

Near Mine Site (Core Zone)

Near Village Lakripora

Near Village Gund Fatehpora

Near‐City Qazigund

Near Village Hillar Shah

Abad

1. pH ‐ 7.90 7.90 8.20 8.10 8.00

2. Conductivity µmhos/cm 312.00 310.60 266.00 240.00 282.00

3. Sodium (as Na)(mg/kg)

mg/kg 154.21 153.20 128.50 122.60 166.00

4. Water holding capacity

(%) 36.80 378..80 36.90 39.60 42.60

5. Potassium (as K) mg/kg 221 218.00 232.00 235.00 228.00

6. Texture

Sand (% by mass) 67.80 67.60 66.10 62.20 61.90

Clay (% by mass) 173.00 17.20 9.40 18.80 17.30

Silt (% by mass) 19.20 18.20 24.50 19.00 20.80

7. Calcium as Ca mg/kg 2879.00 2902.01 3464.60 3460.60 2830.40

8. Magnesium as Mg mg/kg 561.90 537.80 630.70 877.70 770.40

9. Cadmium mg/kg BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

10 CEC meq/100gm 27.10 26.80 22.80 23.80 24.50

11. Available Phosphorus (as P)

mg/kg 8.10 8.20 8.10 7.70 6.80

12. Organic carbon (%) 0.69 0.68 0.53 0.46 0.59

13. Porosity % by mass 44.26 42.95 42.40 41.90 42.10

14. Permeability cm/hr 2.71 2.98 3.20 2.96 3.40

15. Bulk Density kg/cm3 1.42 1.39 1.35 1.41 1.45

16. TKN (%) 0.04 0.05 0.03 0.01 0.05

17. Cadmium mg/kg BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

Source: Soil Quality Analysis Report




Table: 3.17 Standard Soil Classification

S.No. Parameters Classification

1. pH <4.5 extremely acidic 4.51 – 5.0 very strong acidic 5.01 – 5.5 strongly acidic 5.51‐6.0 moderately acidic 6.1 – 6.5 slightly acidic 6.51‐7.3 Neutral 7.31‐7.8 slightly alkaline 7.81‐8.5 moderately alkaline 8.51 – 9.0 strongly alkaline >9.0 Very strongly alkaline

2. Salinity Electrical Conductivity (mS/cm)

Up to 1.0 average 1‐2 harmful to germination 2‐3 harmful to crops

3. Phosphorus (kg/ha) Up to 15 very less 15 – 30 less 31‐50 medium 51‐65 on average sufficient 66‐80 sufficient >80 more than sufficient

4. Potassium (kg/ha) 0‐120 very less 120‐180 less 180‐240 medium 241‐300 average 301‐360 better >360 more than sufficient

Samples collected from identified locations indicate pH value ranging from 7.90 to

8.20, which shows that the soil is moderately alkaline in nature. Organic Carbon

ranges from 0.46 % to 0.69% in the soil samples. Phosphorous is in very less to less

amount i.e. from 6.80 kg/ha to 8.20 kg/ha, respectively, whereas the Potassium is

ranging from 218.00 kg/ha to 235.00 kg/ha.

3.13 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

3.13.1 Introduction

An ecological study of the ecosystem is essential to understand the impact of

industrialization and urbanization on existing flora and fauna of the study area.

Studies on various aspects of ecosystem play an important role in identifying

sensitive issues for under taking appropriate action to mitigate the impact, if any.

The biological study was under taken as a part of the EIA study report to understand

the present status of ecosystem prevailing in the study area, to compare it with past

condition with the help of available data, to predict changes in the biological

environment as a result of present activities and to suggest measures for

maintaining its health.




A survey was conducted to study the flora & fauna in 10 km radius. Some of the

information was gathered from the local habitants. All the collected data were

classified to interpret the impact of pollution on the flora and fauna of that region.

Survey of the wild plants as well as cultivated crop plants was made and all the

available information was recorded.

3.13.2 Flora

A general floral survey was carried out in the study area. The plant species found in

the area are mentioned below. Table ‐ 3.18

INVENTORY OF FLORAL DIVERSITY IN THE CORE & BUFFER ZONE OF MINE SITE

Based on Actual Sighting, base on inputs from locals and Perusal from Secondary Literature

S. No. Scientific Name Local Name Family

1. Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae

2. Acacia catechu Khair Leguminosae

3. Acacia nilotica Kikar Leguminosae

4. Aegle marmelos Bel Rutaceae

5. Agave americana Ramban Asparagaceae

6. Albizia lebbeck Kala Siris Leguminosae

7. Artocarpus heterophyllus Kathal Moracae

8. Arundo donax Nad Poaceae

9. Azadirachta indica Neem Meliaceae

10. Bambusabambos Bamboo Poaceae

11. Bauhinia purpurea Kachnar Leguminosae

12. Bauhinia vahlii Baloonger Leguminosae

13. Butea monosperma Plaah Leguminosae

14. Broussonetiapapyrifera Jungli toot Moraceae

15. Saccharum bengalense Khar Poaceae

16. Senna sulfurea Cassia Leguminosae

17. Cenchrus ciliaris Aajan Grass Poaceae

18. Centella asiatica Brahmi buti Apiaceae

19. Chrysopogonzizanoides Khas Khas Poaceae

20. Cirsium arvense Bhus Compositae

21. Corymbia citriodora Safeda Myrtaceae

22. Cuscutareflexa Amar Bel Convolvulaceae

23. Cynodondactylon Doob Grass Poaceae

24. Dalbergia sissoo Tali Leguminosae




25. Datura stramonium Dhatura Solanaceae

26. Dendrocalamusstrictus Baans Poaceae

27. Euphorbia royleana Thor Euphorbiaceae

28. Ficus benghalensis Bohr Moraceae

29. Ficus religiosa Pipal Moraceae

30. Euphorbia royleana Thor Euphorbiaceae

31. Grewia optiva Dhaman Malvaceae

32. Lathyrus sativus Mithu grass Leguminoceae

33. Mangifera indica Aam Anacardiaceae

34. Morus alba Toot Moraceae

35. Phyllanthus emblica Amla Phyllanthaceae

36. Pinus roxburghii Chir Pinaceae

37. Saccharum bengalense Khar Poaceae

38. Senna siamea Kassod Leguminosae

39. Syzygiumcumini Jamun Myrtaceae

40. Tamarindus indica Imli Leguminosae

41. Terminalia arjuna Arjun Combretaceae

42. Tinospora sinensis Giloe Menispermaceae

43. Ziziphus jujuba Ber Rhamnaceae

44. Bombax ceiba Simba Malvaceae

45. Cedrus deodara G. Pinaceae Deodar

46. Cannabis sativa Bhang Cannabaceae

47. Cenchrus ciliaris Aajan Grass Poaceae

48. Cuscutareflexa Amar Bel Convolvulaceae

49. Dodonaeaviscosa Santha Sapindaceae

50. Erythrina suberosa Dhol Dhak Leguminosae

51. Phyllanthus emblica Amla Phyllanthaceae

52. Punica granatum Daduni Lythraceae

53. Jasminum officinale Chameli Oleaceae

54. Wrightia arborea Dudhi Apocyanaceae

55. Sapindusmukorossi Reetha Sapindaceae

3.13.3 Faunal Inventory of the Core and Buffer Zone




The species of fauna generally found in the area are given in Table 3.19:

Table No. 3.19

INVENTORY OF FAUNAL DIVERSITY IN THE CORE & BUFFER ZONE OF MINE SITE

Based on Actual Sighting, base on inputs from locals and Perusal from Secondary Literature

S. No. Scientific Name Common Name Status

Mammals

1. Axis axis Chital Sch. III

2. Nemorrhaedus goral Goral Sch. III

3. Semnopithecus entellus Grey Langur Sch. II

4. Vulpes benghalensis Indian Fox Sch. II

5. Canis aureus Jackal Sch. II

6. Felis chaus Jungle Cat Sch. II

7. Panthera pardus Leopard Sch. I

8. Boselaphustragocamelus Nilgai Sch. III

9. Macaca mulatta Rhesus Macaque Sch. II

Birds

1. Glaucidium cuculoides Asian Barred Owlet Sch. IV

2. Acridotheresginginianus Bank Myna Sch. IV

3. Ploceusphilippinus Baya Weaver Sch. IV

4. Milvus migrans Black Kite Sch. IV

5. Columba liva Blue Rock Pigeon Sch. IV

6. Sturnus pagodarum Brahminy Starling Sch. IV

7. Dendrocoposauriceps Brown‐fronted Woodpecker

Sch. IV

8. Megalaimazeylanica Brown‐headed Barbet (Large Green Barbet)

Sch. IV

9. Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret Sch. IV

10. Turdoides caudate Common Babbler Sch. IV

11. Pycnonotuscafer Red‐Vented Bulbul Sch. IV

12. Corvus splendens Common Crow Sch. V

13. Upupa epops Common Hoopoe Sch. IV

14. Saxicoloidesfulicata Indian Robin Sch. IV

15. Coturnix coturnix Common Quail Sch. IV

16. Acridotheres tristis Common Myna Sch. IV




17. Megacerylelugubris Crested Kingfisher Sch. IV

18. Passer domesticus House Sparrow Sch. IV

19. Ardea cinerea Grey Heron Sch. IV

20. Phalacrocorax fuscicollis Indian Cormorant Sch. IV

21. Pavocristatus Indian Peafowl Sch. I

22. Aethopygasiparaja Crimson Sunbird Sch. IV

23. Meropsorientalis Green Bee Eater Sch. IV

24. Microcarboniger Little Cormorant Sch. IV

25. Vanellus indicus Red‐wattled Lapwing Sch. IV

26. Streptopelia chinensis Spotted Dove Sch. IV

Reptiles

1. Calotes versicolor Common Garden Lizard

Sch. IV

2. Varanus bengalensis Common Indian Monitor (Bengal

Monitor)

Sch. I

3. Chamaeleozeylanicus Indian Chameleon Sch II

4. Hemidactylus frenatus Common House Gecko Sch III

Aquatic

1. Oxynoemacheilus

Angorae

Angora Loach ‐

2. Devariodevario Bengal Danio

(Debari, Mukhni)

‐

3. Amblycepusmangols Indian Torrent Catfish (Sudaal)

‐

4. Labeodero Kalabans ‐

5. Danio rerio Zebra Danio (Anju) ‐

6. Puntius ticto Two‐spot Barb

(Tit punti)

‐

7. Channaorientalisa Smooth‐breasted Snakefish (Dorrah)

‐

8. Rasbora daniconius Slender Rasbora (Raankaale)

‐

Conservation Plan of Schedule‐I Species are annexed herewith for your ready reference.

3.13.4 Cropping Pattern of the Study Area




The climatic conditions of a region affect the agricultural cropping pattern and

different areas, thus, produce different crops. Amongst a host of climatic factors,

rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind velocity, snow and duration of sunshine etc.

affect the cropping pattern in a significant way. Annual rainfall and its distribution

over the entire year, and the regimes of diurnal and annual temperatures are, by far,

the prominent factors affecting agriculture and the life style of the people.

The main crop grown in the district is wheat followed by paddy. Other crops grown

in the district are Paddy, Saffron and Orchards cultivation

S.No Crop Area(in HECTARE) Percent

1 Paddy 25147 35.20

2 Maize 12279 17.18

3 Pulses 1289 1.80

4 Fruits 7374 10.33

5 Vegetables 2408 3.37

6 Oil Seeds 16329 22.85

7 Fodder 6160 8.63

8 Other Crops 446 0.63

9 Total 71432 100 %

Source: Demographic Profile of Anantnag District J&K,

3.14 SOCIO‐ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

3.14.1 INTRODUCTION

An essential part of environmental study is socio‐economic environment

incorporating various facts related to socio‐economic conditions in the area, which

deals with the total environment.

Socio economic study includes demographic structure of the area, provision of basic

amenities viz., housing, education, health and medical services, occupation, water

supply, sanitation, communication, transportation, prevailing diseases pattern as

well as feature of aesthetic significance such as temples, historical monuments etc.

at the baseline level. This helps in visualizing and predicting the possible impact

depending upon the nature and magnitude of the project.

Socio‐economic study of an area provides a good opportunity to assess the socio‐

economic condition and possibly makes a change in living and social standards of

the particular area benefitted due to the Project. In the nearby areas, gross

economic production has increased substantially due to the existing mining projects

in the area.

3.14.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY




The objectives of this socio‐economic report consist of:

To conduct socio‐economic assessment study in Study Area.

To know the current socio‐economic situation in the region to cover the sub

sectors of education, health, sanitation, and water and food security.

To recommend practical strategic interventions in the sector.

To help in providing better living standards.

To provide employment opportunities.

3.14.3 SCOPE OF WORK

To study the Socio‐economic Environment of area from the secondary sources

Developing a questionnaire for SIA Survey

Data Collection and Analysis

Identification of impacts due to the mining projects

Mitigation Measures.

3.14.4 METHODOLOGY

Collection of Data

Data for this project were collected via a combination of secondary source (i.e.

Government department, maps, literature research etc.) and relevant

documents.

Presentation of Data & Analysis

The data collected were presented in a suitable, concise form for further

analysis. The collected data were presented in the form of tabular or

diagrammatic or graphic form. These tabulated data were interpreted and

analyzed with the help of various qualitative techniques and ideographic

approaches.

3.14.5 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE AREA

Anantnag is one of the six district of Kashmir valley situated in its south and south‐

western direction. The district lies geographically between 330 30’ to 34015’North

latitude and 7403’‐75035’East Longitude. It is bounded by two districts of Kashmir

division, one district of Leh (Ladakh Division) and three districts of Jammu division.

The district Srinagar is in the North, district Pulwama in the Northwest, and district

Kargil in the Northeast. Three districts of Jammu division are Doda in the East,

Udhampur in the Southeast, Ramban and Kulgam in the Southwest respectively. Its

entire southern sector and major parts of the eastern region is strewn with thick

forests and mountains. The height of these mountains in the East, South and West

of the district ranges between 2438 meters to 3048 meters and in some cases the

peaks soar even to a height of 4267‐4572 meters. On the west the district is bounded

by mighty Pir Panchal Range mountains, through which passes worlds famous




Jawahar Tunnel. The District Anantnag is situated at a distance of 55kms of the south‐east of Srinagar. Table: 3.20 Social Profile of the Area

Particulars J & K Anantnag Study Area

Area (sq. km.) 222,236 3,574 340.1493

No. of households 2,104,533 153,142 9,568

Population 12,541,302 10,79000 73,774

ST 1,493,299 1811 4170

SC 924,991 1826 1,144

Literacy Rate 67.16 % 62.69 68.53

Sex Ratio 880 927 903.73

Source: Census of India, 2011

Detailed profile of the study area is given in table below:




Table – 3.21 Socio‐Economic Profile of Study Area

S. No.

Name No. Household

Total Population

Sex Ratio

Total SC

Total ST

Literacy Rate (%)

Male Literacy (%)

Female Literacy (%)

Total Workers

Main Workers

Marginal Workers

Non‐Workers

0 ‐ 3 KM

1. Shanker Pora

295 2,486

781 0 32 59.95 65.04 54.00 1,002 367

635

1,484

2. Panzat Wan Pora

761 5,687 948 0 1 68.84 77.71 59.29 1,356 752

604 4,331

3. Lewodra 118 977 954 0 0 76.54 83.91 68.94 282 96 186 695

4. Sransoo Sham Pora

137

1,257 946 0 0 67.17 74.90 58.92 251 117 134 1,006

5. Tareh Gam 70 655 932 0 0 71.95 82.14 61.14 329 85 244 326

6. Hari Gam 4 34 789 0 0 74.07 71.43 76.92 8 1 7 26

7. Wan Pora Choimulla

151

1,414

937 0 112 68.29 74.16 62.16 282

101 181

1,132

8. Shangrin 200 1,751 961 0 0 67.11 77.83 56.43 566 167 399 1,185

9. Quazigund 1363 9871 815 56 401 70.21 79.82 58.27 3097 1865 1232 6,774

SUB‐TOTAL 1736 14,261 906 0 145 69.24 75.89 62.23 4,076 1686 2390 10,185

3‐5 KM

9. Dalwach Gagas Gund

210 1,761 875 0 5 70.32 80.28 60.46 566 151

415 1,195

10. Nusoo Badra Gund

582 4,667 896 0 0 66.80 75.88 57.11 1,181 469

712 3,486

11. Drien Drobdara

275 2,475 925 0 0 74.42 83.33 64.71 604 251 353 1,871

12. Gund Now 118 1,081 969 0 0 71.74 82.49 61.01 398 178 220 683




S. No.

Name No. Household

Total Population

Sex Ratio

Total SC

Total ST

Literacy Rate (%)

Male Literacy (%)

Female Literacy (%)

Total Workers

Main Workers

Marginal Workers

Non‐Workers

Roze

13. Kriri Shah Abad

302 2,704 914 0

51 67.52 74.93 59.90 947 315

632 1,757

SUB‐TOTAL 1487 12,688 915.8 0 56 70.16 79.38 60.64 3,696 1364 2332 8,992

5 ‐ 7 KM

14 Fateh Pora 1,037 6,737 946 0 0 74.02 83.93 64.01 2,886 610 2,276 3,851

15 Irote Damjan

271 2674 950 0 0 74.57 85.27 63.10 525 276 249 2,149

16 Hillar Arhama

916 5,891 937 0 998

61.61 70.75 52.02 2,544 983 1,561 4,330

17 Watar Hall 105 773 881 0 0 67.03 78.55 55.60 470 141 329 303

18 Hillar Shah Abad

289 2702 897 0 179 65.37 75.43 54.44 762 341 421 1,940

19 Oojru 150 2,467 317 1,088 41 88.79 94.34 68.50 1,654 1,459 195 813

20 Changoo 294 2,274 919 0 0 71.10 81.67 60.20 618 122 496 1,656

21 Prani Gam 145 1,263 986 0 619 59.66 67.87 51.27 363 179 184 900

SUB‐TOTAL 3,207 24,781 854.13 1,088 1837 70.27 79.73 58.64 9,822 4,111 5,711 15,942

7‐10 KM

22. Hanji Pora 95 640 988 0 0 66.73 75.80 57.35 92 15 77 548

23. Sagam 1,011 6,221 920 0 603 61.21 69.37 52.26 1,965 845 1,120 4,256

24. Takiya Ahamad Shah

73

464 917 0 0 50.44 54.95 45.34 218 76 142 322

25. Booch 334 1,842 976 0 2 75.00 85.29 64.55 728 338 390 1,114

26. Khal Har 262 1,536 896 0 38 68.85 79.10 57.79 904 411 493 1,043




S. No.

Name No. Household

Total Population

Sex Ratio

Total SC

Total ST

Literacy Rate (%)

Male Literacy (%)

Female Literacy (%)

Total Workers

Main Workers

Marginal Workers

Non‐Workers

SUB‐TOTAL 1,775 10,703 939 0 643 64.45 72.90 55.46 3,907 1685 2,222 7,283

TOTAL 9,568 73,774 903.73 1,144 4,170 68.53 76.98 59.24 24,598 10,711 13,887 49,176

Source: Census of India, 2011

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3.14.6 Baseline Data & Analysis

The socio‐economic study was conducted on the basis of questionnaires prepared

including Demography, Education, Medical & Health, Occupation, Agriculture &

Cropping pattern, Basic Amenities and Religious Rituals details. The primary study

was conducted within 10 km radius study area from the proposed mine site.

The study area (buffer zone) was categorized on the basis of the distance of the

villages from mine site. Primary zone was identified from 0 to 3 km radius area,

Secondary zone in 3‐5 km, Tertiary zone 5‐7 km and Outer zone in 7‐10 km radius

area from the proposed mine site.

3.14.7 Population Distribution

On the basis of secondary data, the total population of study area is 73,774 and

comprises of 9568 households. The population distribution varies from place to

place.

3.14.8 Vulnerable Group

While developing an Action Plan, it is very important to identify the population who

fall under the marginalized and vulnerable groups and special attention has to be

given towards these groups while making action plans. Special provisions should be

made for them.

In the Study Area, Schedule Caste (SC) population is 1,144 (23.0% of total population)

and Schedule Tribe (ST) population is 4170 (7.00% of the total population) in study

area. 68460 (70.0%) population observed as others. SC & ST population varies village

to village. The village in which ST population is most dominant is Hillar Arhama

Figure – 3.11: SC / ST Population in the Study Area

3.14.9 Religion

1%

6%

93%

SC

ST

Others




The religion of the majority of the population in the Study Area is Hindu& Muslims.

3.14.10 Literacy Rate

Literacy Rate is the amount of people in a country with the ability to read and write.

The analysis of the literacy levels is done in the study area. The 10 km radius study

area demonstrates a literacy rate of 68.53% as per census 2011. The male literacy rate

in the study area works out to be 76.98% whereas the female literacy rate 59.24%,

which is an important indicator for social change. This indicates that there is a need

to focus in sociological aspect in the region and enhance further development.

In the present study, the literacy rate is quite moderate in the study area. Male and

Female literacy rate of villages are varying place to place. Although Female literacy

an alarming situation.

3.14.11 Economic Activities

The economy of an area is defined by the occupational pattern and income level of the people in the area. The occupational structure of residents in the study area is studied with reference to work category. The population is divided occupation wise into three categories, viz., main workers, marginal workers and non‐workers. The workers include cultivators, agricultural laborers, those engaged in household activities and other services.

The marginal workers are those workers engaged in some work for a period of less than 180 days during the reference year. The non‐workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties, students, retired persons, dependents, beggars, vagrants etc. besides institutional inmates or all other non‐workers who do not fall under the above categories. Table‐ 3.22 shows the distribution of workers in the villages in the study area.

Table – 3.22 Work Forces of the Villages

S.

No.

Name Workers Classification

Total Workers Main

Workers

Marginal

Workers

Non

Workers

1. Shanker Pora 1,002 367 635 1,484

2. Panzat Wan Pora

1,356 752

604 4,331

3. Lewodra 282 96 186 695


251 117 134 1,006

5. Tareh Gam 329 85 244 326

6. Hari Gam 8 1 7 26


282 101 181 1,132

8. Shangrin 566 167 399 1,185

9. Quazigund 3097 1865 1232 6,774

10 Dalwach Gagas Gund

566 151

415 1,195




S.

No.

Name Workers Classification

Total Workers Main

Workers

Marginal

Workers

Non

Workers


1,181 469

712 3,486

12. Drien Drobdara

604 251 353 1,871

13. Gund Now Roze

398 178 220 683

14. Kriri Shah Abad 947 315 632 1,757

15 Fateh Pora 2,886 610 2,276 3,851

16. Irote Damjan 525 276 249 2,149

17 Hillar Arhama 2,544 983 1,561 4,330

18. Watar Hall 470 141 329 303

19. Hillar Shah Abad

762 341 421 1,940

20. Oojru 1,654 1,459 195 813

21 Changoo 618 122 496 1,656

22. Prani Gam 363 179 184 900

23 Hanji Pora 92 15 77 548

24 Sagam 1,965 845 1,120 4,256


218 76 142 322

26 Booch 728 338 390 1,114

27 Khal Har 904 411 493 1,043

TOTAL 24,598 10,711 13,887 49,176

Source: Census 2011

3.14.12 Educational Facilities

According to census 2011, educational facilities are good in the villages. Approx. all

the villages have schools up to middle school level but are lacking in higher

educational facilities like colleges etc.

Table – 3.23

Educational Facilities in the Study Area




S. No.

Village Name

Primary School

Middle School

Sec. School

Sr. Sec. School

College

Training School

Adult literacy centre

Anganbadi

1. Shanker Pora

2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

2. Panzat Wan Pora

1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0

3. Lewodra 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0


1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

5. Tareh Gam 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

6. Hari Gam 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

8. Shangrin 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

9 Qazigund 38 29 7 2 0 0 0 0


1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0


4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0

11. Drien Drobdara

1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

12. Gund Now Roze

2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

13. Kriri Shah Abad

2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

14. Fateh Pora 2 4 3 0 0 0 0 0

15. Irote Damjan

1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

16. Hillar Arhama

10 4 1 0 0 0 0 0

17. Watar Hall 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

18. Hillar Shah Abad

2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

19. Oojru 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

20. Changoo 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

21. Prani Gam 2 3 0 0 1 0 0 0

22. Hanji Pora 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

23. Sagam 9 8 1 1 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

25. Booch 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

26. Khal Har 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total 93 75 15 3 1 0 0 0

Source: Census, 2011




Figure – 3.12 : Educational Facilities in the Study area

3.14.13 Health Facilities

In the study area, health facilities are not satisfactory. People have to go to about 7 to 10 km from their place to avail medical facility. There is 2Primary Health Centres, 5 Primary sub Health Centres, 3 TB Clinic,1 Maternity Child Health Care Center, 9 veterinary Hospital, 4 Family Welfare Centres & 15dispensaries in the study area. The available health facilities are given in following Table.

93

75

15

3 1 0 0 00

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

PrimarySchool

MiddleSchool

SecondarySchool

S.SecondarySchool

College TrainingSchool

AdultLiteracy

Aganbadi




TABLE – 3.24 Health Facilities in the Study area

S.

No.

Village

Name

Prim

ary

Heal

th

Cent

re

Primary

Health

Sub‐

Centre

Maternity

& Child

Welfare

Centre

TB

Clinic

Dispen

sary

Veterin

ary

Hospital

Family

Welfare

Centre

1. Shanker Pora

0 1 0 0 0 0 0

2. Panzat Wan Pora

0 0 0 0 1 0 1

3. Lewodra 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0

5. Tareh Gam

0 0 0 0 1 0 0

6. Hari Gam 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 0 0 0 0 0

8. Shangrin 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

9 Qazigund 2 2 1 2 9 5 2


0 0 0 0 0 0 0


0 0 01

01 1

12 Drien Drobdara

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

13 Gund Now Roze

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

14. Kriri Shah Abad

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

15. Fateh Pora

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

16 Irote Damjan

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

17. Hillar Arhama

0 0 0 0 1 1 0

18. Watar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0




S.

No.

Village

Name

Prim

ary

Heal

th

Cent

re

Primary

Health

Sub‐

Centre

Maternity

& Child

Welfare

Centre

TB

Clinic

Dispen

sary

Veterin

ary

Hospital

Family

Welfare

Centre

Hall

19 Hillar Shah Abad

0 0 0 01

0 0

20. Oojru 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

21 Changoo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

22 Prani Gam

0 0 0 0 1 0 0

23 Hanji Pora

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

24 Sagam 0 1 0 0 1 1 0

25 Takiya Ahamad Shah

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

26. Booch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

27. Khal Har 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Total 2 5 1 3 15 9 4

Source: Census 2011




3.14.14 Water resources and Facilities

Water resources and facilities i.e. Tap water, Well, Tube well, Hand Pump, River etc.

of the in the Study area is given below Table.

TABLE – 3.25

Water resources and Facilities in the Study area

S. No. Village Name Tap Well / Tube

Well Hand Pump

River

1. Shanker Pora A A A NA

2. Panzat Wan Pora

A A A A

3. Lewodra A A A NA


A A A NA

5. Tareh Gam A NA NA NA

6. Hari Gam NA NA NA A


NA A NA A

8. Shangrin A A A A

9. Qazigund A A A A

9. Dalwach Gagas Gund A

NA NAA


A A NA A

11. Drien Drobdara

A NA NAA

12 Gund Now Roze

A A A A

13 Kriri Shah Abad A NA A NA

14 Fateh Pora A A A A

15 Irote Damjan A NA A

A

16 Hillar Arhama A A A A

17 Watar Hall A

NA NA A

18 Hillar Shah Abad

A NA NA A

19 Oojru A NA NA A

20 Changoo A NA NA A

21 Prani Gam A NA NA A

22 Hanji Pora A NA NA A




S. No. Village Name Tap Well / Tube

Well Hand Pump

River

23 Sagam A NA NA A

24 Takiya Ahamad Shah

A NA NA A

25 Booch A NA NA A

26. Khal Har A NA NA A

ASource: Census 2011 A: Available NA: Not Available

3.14.15 OTHER AMENITIES:

Transport Facilities

The study area is served by road transport. Most of the villages are connected by

bus/other transport services. The area has a moderate road network, which includes

National highway, major District Roads and other roads. Within 10 km radius of the

mining lease boundary. NH‐1A at a distance of ~2.5 km. in West direction.,

Unmetalled Road at a distance of ~0 .21km. in east direction.

Post and Telegraphs

The study area has a Moderate level of post services. Altogether there are some

Post Offices in the study area. The study area is served by adequate telephone and

mobile network.

Electrification in the area

Villages in the study area are electrified. Electricity is available for domestic, non‐

domestic, industrial agricultural and public lighting purposes.

3.14.16 POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE PROJECT

Project potential impacts are summarized below and categorized either as

positive/beneficial or negative/adverse impacts.

Positive impacts

Employment:

Employment is created due to the mining in the area. Employment

opportunities provided by Shri Kimat Lal S/O Shri Koul Ram provides a

sustainable and improved living standard to the locals.

Community welfare activities:

The nearby local’s benefits from the CER activities to be carried out by SHRI

Kimat Lal S/O Shri Koul Ram on fronts of Education, water Supply, Social

welfare activities. Details of the same are given in Chapter VIII.

3.14.17 CONCLUSION:

The female literacy rate (59.24%) of the study area is comparatively lower

than the male literacy rate (76.98%), which is quite alarming. Therefore,




there is an urgent need for proper education facilities for girl child along

with General Awareness Programs to eliminate gender discrimination which

is being a general practice.

Education Awareness program can be conducted to make the population

aware and better treatment for livelihood.

Vocational training session can be organized to provide self‐employment to

the women and unemployed youth.

Education and public awareness campaigns must be put in place to curb the

pollution of water sources to promote the conservation of fresh water.

Some of the techniques include incentives for installation of rainwater

collection.

Challenge of the lack of education must remain focused on creating

competencies and learning achievements.

Health care center and ambulance facility can be provided to make the

population get easy medical facilities.

Natural Resource Management and Environmental Conservation.

On the basis of qualification and skills local youths can be employed.

Long term and short‐term employments can be generated.

Basic amenities and facilities should be made available to the people and

there should be proper maintenance of the facilities already provided in the

study area through various CER activities conducted in the study area by

company of the proposed mining projects.

Maternity facility can be made available to avoid going far off places and

unnecessary risks to get treatment at Tehsil headquarters.



Sh.Kimat Lal S/o Sh. Koul Ram

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CHAPTER–IV

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The environmental parameters likely to be affected by mining are related to many

factors, i.e. physical, social, economic, agriculture and aesthetic. Opencast mining

involves extraction of underneath minerals and dumping of waste along with other

operations and other vehicular movements. All the operations can disturb environment

of the area in various ways such as removal of mass, change of landscape,

displacement of human settlement, impact on flora and fauna of the area and on

surface drainage and change in air, water and soil quality. While for purpose of

development and economic upliftment of people, there is need for establishment of

industries and mining, but these have to be environmentally friendly. Therefore, it is

essential to assess the impacts of mining on different environmental parameters,

before starting the mining operations, so that abatement measures could be planned

in advance for eco‐friendly mining in the area.

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

The mining activities cause environmental problems such as degradation of land,

deteriorating air, water and soil quality, affecting the biological and socio‐economic

environment of the area. The impacts of mining on various environmental parameters

were assessed and are given below: ‐

Impact on Air Quality & Mitigation Measures: ‐

Surface mining, including opencast sand mining has always been a source of dust

generation. The various pollutants like PM, SO2 & NO2 are not expected to have

considerable variation from the existing levels within study area which are generally

below the limits specified for ‘residential and rural use areas. The pollutant levels within

lease area will rise considerably but are expected to conform to the permissible limits

for ‘industrial use’ with proper mitigation measures.

In the river bed mining project the only source of emission is excavation,

transportation, loading, hauling operation and handling of mineral bajri. Operation that

cause addition to the load of ambient air in the area is: ‐

Operation of diesel based equipment’s excavator, loader, truck, tractors trolley &

dumpers etc;

Transportation of mineral;

The collection of bajri will be done by excavator & loader which generate dust. The

transportation of mineral bajri will be carried out in the same way as is generally done

in opencast mining i.e. trucks, tractors trolley etc. Dust generation by this is

anticipated. Material handling by trucks, tractors trolley will release similar amounts of

dust if action is not taken for suppressing it at source and also preventing it from

becoming airborne by water sprinkling.




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Air Pollution Due to Mining: ‐

(i) Gaseous Pollution

The gaseous pollutants (SO2 & NOx) are anticipated by HEMM like, excavator, air

compressor and other transport vehicles. The ambient air quality was measured

on 24 hourly basis for the gaseous pollutants.

(ii) Particulate Matter

The generation of dust is anticipated from various mining activities i.e. loading,

haulage and other transport activities related to mining. These will increase PM10

in the area if no mitigative measures are taken.

Air Quality Impact Prediction: ‐

Impact Prediction is an important part of Environmental Impact Assessment Study.

There are various techniques available to predict the impacts. Mathematical modeling

is an established and accepted technique for the same It is based on a steady state

Gaussian plume dispersion model designed for multiple point sources for short term.

Model Used: ‐

AERMOD version 8.1 Dispersion Model, based on steady state Gaussian Plume

Dispersion, was used for the Prediction of Ground Level Concentrations (GLC) due to

the Proposed Riverbed Mining Project. The model is developed by United States

Environmental Protection Agency [USEPA]. This can be applied to the Point, Area, Line,

Volume sources (other forms of area sources) simultaneously and their resultant

incremental concentration of the pollutants can be predicted. It uses rural dispersion

and regulatory defaults options.

For this study, uniform polar receptors on flat terrain have been assumed.

Meteorological inputs required are wind speed, direction, ambient temperature,

stability classes, and mixing height.

Pollutants/ Model Options Considered for Computations: ‐

The model simulations deal with major pollutants i.e., Particulate Matter (PM10), SO2 &

NO2 emitted from the proposed project.

Model Options Used for Computations: ‐

The options used for short‐term computations are: ‐

o Buoyancy Induced Dispersion is used to describe the increase in plume dispersion

during the ascension phase;

o Calms processing routine is used by default;

o Wind profile exponents is used by default, 'Irwin';

o Flat terrain is used for computations;




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o It is assumed that the pollutants do not undergo any physio‐chemical

transformation and that there is no pollutant removal by dry deposition;

o Washout by rain is not considered;

o Cartesian co‐ordinate system has been used for computations;

Air Quality Prediction for the Proposed Mining Project: ‐

In this section, the impact has been predicted on air environment due to emissions

generated from Kemat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram , who has Proposed RBM (River Bed

Mineral) Mining Project, Block No.:‐4, Area: 2.6839ha. Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream

Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir .

Transportation:‐

Transportation will be done through unmetalled road which simultaneously

connected with Unmetelled Road which leading to the NH 1A but with minimum

interference with human settlements.

Impact of Movement of Vehicles for Mineral Transportation: ‐

There will be intra‐regional transportation of Bajri from the proposed mine site to the

destination. The collection and loading of Bajri will be done manually as well by

excavators.

Temporary haul roads and ramps will be prepared for collection and transport of bajri

which will be made good during rainy season.

It will be ensured that all transportation vehicles carry a valid PUC certificate.




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Figure :‐ 4.1 Transportation Route Map




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4.3.3 Prevention and Control of Air Pollution

A. Dust Pollution

One of the main pollutants in air will be particulate matter (PM), which will be

generated during various activities of mining such as removal of overburden,

extraction of mineral, movement of mining machinery and vehicles. Following

measures will be adopted to minimize air pollution: ‐

No drilling & blasting will be carried out during mining operation.


Green belt development/plantation will be done around the lease boundary

to control dust pollution.

Periodical monitoring will be carried out.

B. Prevention and control of Gaseous pollutants

In mining activities, the only source of gaseous emissions is the diesel engines

of vehicles and equipments.

Proper maintenance of machine will be done, which minimizes the pollutants.

4.4 IMPACT OF NOISE & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.4.1 Impact of Noise on Working Environment

Noise level will be increase due to excavation and transportation of mineral.

However, the expected noise levels are not likely to have any adverse effect from the

occupational health point of view.

1. Noise Generated due to Excavation and Transportation

Some noise will be generated due to light weight excavator which will be

deployed for removal of overburden and movement of truck/tippers on hire

basis. Earplugs will be provided to operator and mine workers.

2. Noise Generated Due to Blasting

No blasting will be done in this mining project.

4.4.2 Noise Abatement and Control

4.4.3.1 Mitigation Measures to Reduce Ambient Noise Levels

The following control measures will be adopted to keep the ambient noise levels well

below the limits:

Proper maintenance of all machines will be carried out which will help in reducing

generation of noise during operations.

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Social distancing norms and other operating procedure relating to COVID‐19 will

be followed.


Green belt will be done on around the lease boundary to minimize noise

propagation.

Periodical monitoring of noise level in and around mine site will be carried out &

records are maintained.

Periodic monitoring will be done.

4.5 Impact on Water Environment & Mitigation Measures

4.5.1 Impact on Surface Water

The minerals will be mined out in a uniform way so that the river flow/course shall

not get disturbed.

Mining will proceed along the river in the direction from downstream to upstream

in each block. No mining will be done across the river‐nalla.

Collection of minerals/working shall be started from the centre towards the bank

uniformly so that the river course does not get affected.

No mining will be done on curves of the rivers‐nalla to avoid the meandering effect.

Mining block will have clearly identified approach road/ entry points into the rivers‐

nalla and similarly the exit points.


water works setup etc. Appropriate safety zone will be left and no mining will be

carried out in the safety zone.

Suitable mitigation measures will be adopted so that conditions of water logging

will not arise.

4.5.2 Waste Water Generation

No waste water will be generated during mining lease operation.

Waste water generated from rest shelter will be disposed in soak pits.

Truck tyres will be washed before going into the River/nallah.

Excavation will be carried out upto a maximum depth of 1 m from surface of Bajri

deposit and not less than one meter from the water level of the River channel

whichever is reached earlier.

4.6 IMPACT ON SOIL AND LAND USE PATTERN & MITIGATION MEASURES

i) Impact on Soil

In the mining lease area, the soil cover is negligible over the Bajri deposit.

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At the conceptual stage total excavated area will be 1.7353 ha which will be

converted into Replenished area, 3.9861 ha area will be under active water

channel & area within distance of 500m of bridge.0.9486 ha area will be

undisturbed area. Green Belt/ Plantation will be done outside the lease area on

land identified by DFO Social Forestry concerned in consultation with village

panchayat. Land use of the mine area will not be changed permanently. Natural

replenishment of bajri during rainy days will be there. Adequate width as safety

margin will be left on both sides of river banks during collection of bajri to permit

unhindered flow of water.

Following measures will be adopted for land reclamation during riverbed mining

of Bajri:

Protection of river banks to permit unhindered flow of river;

Mining will be carried out in downstream to upstream direction of river, to

maintaining the uniform surface;

There will be replenishment of bajri every year during and after monsoon;

Access roads/ramps to river bed will be breached before onset of

monsoon to permit unhindered flow of river;

Plantation will be developed along the river ‐nalla banks, approach road

and transportation routes and in nearby villages and vicinity area;

Land use plan of the lease area in pre‐operational, operational and post

operational phases are as per table 4.1. Environmental Impact

TABLE: 4.1 Land: Stage Wise Land Use and Reclamation Area (ha)

S. No. Land use Category Pre‐Operational

Phase Operational

Phase

Post Operational

Phase

1 Top Soil Dump ‐ ‐ ‐

2 Waste Dump (External) ‐ ‐ ‐

3 Excavation (Voids Only) ‐ ‐ ‐

4 Road ‐ ‐ ‐

5 Built up Area ‐ ‐ ‐

6 Township Area ‐ ‐ ‐

7 Afforestation ‐ ‐ ‐

8 Replenished area ‐‐ 1.7353 1.7353

9 Mineral stack ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

10 Processing (Crushing) ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

11 Area within active water channel & area within distance of 500m from the bridge

3.9861 3.9861 3.9861

12 Undisturbed Area 2.6839 0.9486 0.9486

Total 6.67 6.67 6.67





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(iii) Impact due to change of land use

The proposed mining lease area is Government land (River Bed).

Following practices shall be carried out to increase the productivity of the study

area:

Awareness for new methodologies of the agricultural practices viz. mixed

farming, crop rotation and agricultural cropping pattern suitable for the lease

area will be created;

Providing seeds, manure and fertilizers from different sources


converted into Replenished area, 0.9486 ha area will be undisturbed area and

3.9861 ha area within the active water channel and area within distance of 500. M

of the bridge .Green Belt/ Plantation will be done outside the lease area on land

identified by DFO Social Forestry concerned in consultation with village

panchayat. The trees will be planted @2500 saplings per hectare of land species

will be like: Azadirachta indica (Neem), Ficus religious (Peepal), Ficus benghalensis

(Bargad), Tamarindus indica (Imli), Terminalia arjuna (Arjun) to preserve the

aesthetic look of the area.

There will be no adverse impact on land of study area due to mining activities as

adequate pollution control measures will be adopted. Proper resources

assistance will be provided to the farmers to develop their land. The following

practices will be carried out to increase the productivity of the study area

Mining activity will be confined to the mineralized zone & adequate pollution

control measures will be adopted to restrict the pollution load within the active

zone in order to prevent any negative impact on nearby crop fields. Therefore,

there will be no adverse impact on agriculture field envisaged in the study area.

4.7 SOCIO ‐ ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

4.7.1 Socio‐ Demographic Profile

The social demographic profile of the area is not likely to be affected. Mining in the

area will create rural employment. Thus mining in the area will open new sources of

employment.

Depending on vacancies and qualifications of the individuals, workers will be employed

from the surrounding villages in the mine. Thus the mining activities will improve the

economic status of the area. The mining will also benefit the local people due to

development of infrastructure facilities in the area. The applicant has a social

commitment which may result in an all‐round welfare of the local population in terms

of medical, education etc. The lessee will also assist in overall development of the area

as entrepreneur social commitment.

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Sufficient fund will be allocated to provide proper health care facilities for employees

of mine along with their families.

4.7.3 Impact on Human Health

The most common diseases in the region are common cold and cough, malaria, flue,

Oral disease, enteric fever like typhoid which will be prevalent amongst the mine

workers. None of these can be related to the project and allied activities of the project.

The quality of ground water is potable per drinking water standards IS: 10500‐2012.

Such water analysis will be carried out at periodical intervals.

The PM10, PM2.5 and SO2, NOx have been observed to be below the prescribed limit.

Noise levels have also been found to be below the permissible limits. Further the noise

generated in the lease area will get attenuated due to plantation and green belt all

around the lease area.

All the employees when inducted will be medically examined. Further, they will also be

medically examined at periodical interval.

4.7.4 Impact on Human Settlement

Mostly local inhabitants are reported to be economically poor. The local people mainly

depend on agriculture. The mining operations will create employment for the local

inhabitants. Local persons will be preferred for direct employment. Besides, indirect

employment will also get generated.

The overall impact of mining industry on socio‐economic condition of local villagers will

be positive. Better medical facility, better education facility, communication etc. will

improve the standard of life of the local people of the area.

4.7.5 Impact on employment Growth:

About 10 persons will be employed from the nearby surrounding villages which will be

help in uplifting their living standard.

4.7.6 Impact on Civic Amenities

With improved basic amenities like transport, education health, welfare etc the impact

of proposed mining on the civic amenities is being positive.

4.7.7 Impact on Historical Monuments

There is no historical monument in the core zone / lease area. So, there will be no

impact on the historical monument due to proposed mining activity in the area

4.8 IMPACT ON LOCAL TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

The mine area is about ~12.70 km North Direction. Qazigund Railway Station 2.50 KM

SW direction from mine boundary. NH-1A road is 2.5 KM W,

Transportation of mineral from pit face to the destination will be done by trucks/tripper

on hire basis. Material handled per day will be 147.822 TPD will be required.




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Major transportation will be done via NH 1A road which is ~2.5 km west away from mine

site and Present road network is enough to bear the load for this project therefore no

adverse impact on local transport infrastructure.

However the following measures are adopted:

All transportation vehicles have PUC certificate.

Mineral transportation through vehicles will not be overloaded.

Dust suppression will be done properly by regular sprinkling of water on haul roads.

Proper maintenance of transportation vehicles helps will reduce fugitive emissions.

Same practice will continue in future.

4.9 IMPACT ON BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

4.9.1 Impact on Wildlife

There is no National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, Wildlife corridors,

Reserved/Protected Forest and Tiger/Elephant Reserve found within 10 km radius of

the mine boundary.

4.9.2 Impact on Flora

The area is devoid of vegetation.

Plantation will be developed in the proposed mining lease area as per plantation

programme. These activities will help to improve the floral cover of the area. The

greenery and plantation development will eventually attract micro fauna, birds etc in

the area.

Assistance will be taken from local forest department in selection of species of plants

so that green coverage may improve fast. The varieties would include those plants,

which are suitable to the area.

4.9.3 Impact on Fauna

The proposed mining lease area is in non‐forest land where presence of fauna is very

rare. As such, there will be no adverse impact of the mining activity on fauna around

the mining lease area.

4.9.4 Measures for Minimizing Impact on Fauna

Following measures will be adopted to minimize the impact of mining on faunal

environment of the area.

Measures will be taken to curb pollution due to air, water, land & noise

environment.

Green belt development will help in creating habitats for local faunal species and

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4.9.5 Measures for Minimizing Impact on Flora

Green Belt Development


converted into Replenished area, 0.9486 ha area will be undisturbed area. And

3.9861 ha area will be area within 500 m distance of bridge & active water channels.

Green Belt/ Plantation will be done outside the lease area on land identified by DFO

Social Forestry concerned in consultation with village panchayat. The trees will be

planted @2500 saplings per hectare of land species will be like: Azadirachta indica

(Neem), Ficus religious (Peepal), Ficus benghalensis (Bargad), Tamarindus indica

(Imli), Terminalia arjuna (Arjun).



4.10 Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational health and safety (OHS) is a cross‐disciplinary area concerned with

protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.

The goal of all occupational health and safety programs is to foster a safe work

environment.

Occupational Health Hazards at mine site:

Excessive dust, noise and vibration are the chief health hazards for the miners. Some

examples of such hazards are:

Exposure to dust and

Noise exposure;

Vehicular movements and accidents

Physical Hazards.

A. Exposure to Dust

Exposure to fine particulates is associated with work in most of the dust‐

generating activities notably from excavation, mineral handling, and

transportation.

Workers with long term exposure to fine particulate dust are at risk of

pneumoconiosis, emphysema, bronchitis, and fibrosis.

Methods to prevent and control exposure to dust include the following:

Control of dust through water spraying,

Maintenance of machineries.

Use of PPE, as appropriate (e.g. masks and respirators) to address residual

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B. Noise and Vibration Exposure

The some noise will be generated due to light weight excavator which will be

deployed for removal of overburden and movement of tippers/truck on hire

basis. Control of noise emissions includes the use of silencers, noise barriers, and

personal hearing protection (ear plugs/muffs).

C. Physical hazards

Injuries during mine operation are typically related to slips and falls; contact with

falling / moving objects; and lifting / over‐exertion. Other injuries may occur due

to contact with, or capture in, moving machinery (e.g. dump trucks, front

loaders).

Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Measures

Occupational Health & Safety measures result will be improving the conditions under

which workers are employed and work. It improves not only their physical efficiency,

but also provides protection to their life and limb. The proposed mining in the area

will be done systematically as per provisions of Mines Act, 1952, Mines Rules, 1955,

MMR, 1961 and MCDR, 1988 which will take care of all health & safety aspects of

employees and also the neighboring community. Management will consider the

following safety measures.

To depute dedicated qualified supervisors

Inspection and maintenance of equipments and accessories

Pre placement and periodic health check up

Removal of unsafe conditions and prevention of unsafe acts

Detailed analysis of each and every incident, if any

To provide standard PPEs and ensure their use

Medical facilities & first aid boxes will be provided in the mine premises.

Pits, Sumps etc. which may be a source of danger will be securely fenced in such a

way that it ceases to be a source of danger.

Besides, following points will also be taken care of during mine operation for assuring

safety of workers:

Health Awareness Programmes and camps will be organized

The mine workers will be provided all necessary PPEs, especially dust masks for

their safe guard from dust, Ear Plugs/Ear Muffs for noise, helmets, safety belts,

boots etc. and measures for other hazards. The employees when inducted will be

thoroughly examined medically. After initial medical examination, the employees

will continue to be examined periodically. The examination includes apart from

the general observation, the Chest X‐ray, Lung Function Test, Spirometry,




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Audiometry and the medical records of the employees will be maintained and

submitted to the concerned authorities.

The Occupational Health Surveillance Programme: A team of qualified doctors

and nurses will visit periodically for health check up of all the workers, team and

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CHAPTER – V

ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES (Technology & Site)

5.1 GENERAL

A comparison of alternatives helps to determine the best method of achieving the

project objectives with minimum environmental impacts or indicates the most

environment friendly and cost‐effective options.

Every mine needs to be planned in a way that the mineral is extracted to the

maximum extent without causing severe irreversible environmental damages.

5.2 ANALYSIS OF SITE

Proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project Block‐4, Area:

6.67 Ha, Production Capacity‐ 39,912TPA, at Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran

Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir

Letter of Intent has been issued in favor of Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram, R/o:

Raipur Satwari, Jammu & Kashmir by Directorate of Geology & Mining, Government

of Jammu & Kashmir under Rule 55 (9) of Prevention of the Jammu & Kashmir Minor

Mineral Concession Storage, Transportation of Minerals & Illegal Mining Rules, 2016

vide letter no. 687/MCC/DGM/B-4/Ant/20/3285-92dated: 31/07/2020 (Copy of the said

letter is annexed as Annexure‐I).

Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by Deputy

Director (C), (Member Secretary), Mining Plan Approval Committee, Geology &

Mining Department, J & K vide letter No.: 7‐MPA/DGM/ANG/540‐44 dated 02/11/2020

(Copy of the same Letter is annexed as Annexure‐II).

As per the exploration carried out in the lease area, the nature & extent of the

deposit, the reserves & the quality have been proved with adequate degree of

reliability. As the proposed mining project is a site specific project, therefore no

alternate site has been selected.

5.3 ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGY

Mining will be done manual open cast method.

RBM will be scrapped manually with conventional hand tools. Mining depth will be

restricted up to 1.0 meter. Over all pit slope shall be maintained less than 16 degree.

Mining shall be carried out without adoption of drilling & blasting.

The working period for mining will be restricted to 270 days (nine) months & during

three months of rainy season, no mining shall be undertaken.

The mining operation in the area will be confined day light hours from 7 a.m to 5 pm.

Due to scarcity of workers proposed that 30% of total RBM production shall be

achieved manually while balance 70 % RBM production shall be achieved by

machinery. It is proposed that light excavation will be used for digging & loading of

mineral in tippers. Ultimate depth of pit will be 1.0mtr. from surface.

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Transportation of mineral & overburden will be done by trucks from pit mouth to the

destination.

5.4 CONCLUSION

The River Bed Mining Project is a proposed mine. Minor minerals are mainly

consumed by Infrastructure and housing industries. Main use of Bajri is in

construction. Bajri is used for making slabs for bridges. Bajri is also used for filtration.

Bajri is used in foundry industries. Conventional method of manual cum semi‐

mechanised mining with light weight excavator, loading and transportation.

Considering the demand of mineral and sufficient availability of the mineral in the

area, it is essential to have River Bed Mining Project to sustain the supply of mineral

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CHAPTER–VI

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

6.1 INTRODUCTION

Post Project Monitoring is considered as an essential part to check the impact of any

project activities. Hence monitoring of various environmental parameters will be

carried out on a regular basis to ascertain the following:

To know the status of Pollution within the mine site and in its vicinity.

To generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of pollution.

Examine the efficiency of pollution control system adopted at the site.

To ascertain environmental impacts.

Monitoring will be carried out at the site as per the norms of CPCB/SPCB.

Environmental Monitoring Programme will be conducted for various environmental

components as per the conditions stipulated in EC issued by SEIAA, J & K and Consent

to Operate issued by SPCB.

Six monthly compliance reports will be submitted on regular basis to concern

authorities on 1st of June & 1st of December. Quarterly compliance Report for

conditions stipulated in Consent to Operate will be submitted to SPCB on regular

basis. The various environmental components and pollution sources, which will be

monitored under environmental monitoring programme, are ambient air quality

domestic/industrial effluents and noise levels.

6.2 FORMATION OF EMC (ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL)

In order to maintain the environmental quality within the standards, regular

monitoring of various environmental components is necessary. Applicant will be

employ competent environment consultant for compliance and monitoring purpose.

The lessee will conduct the following activities: ‐

The responsibilities of the Lease will be as follows:

i. Environmental monitoring of the surrounding area.

ii. Commissioning of pollution control equipment.

iii. Specification and regulation of maintenance schedules for pollution control

equipment.

iv. Ensuring that standards are maintained.

v. Developing the green belt.

vi. Ensuring water use is minimized.

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6.3 MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGIES

6.3.1 Instruments to be used

The following instruments will be used for data collection work in the monitoring

schedule:

1. Fine particulate Samplers, Respirable Dust Sampler with attachment for

gaseous Pollutants, Envirotech APM 460.

2. Hygrometer

3. Sound Level Meter

4. Global positioning system (GPS)

In addition to the above instruments, the data on land use to be collected by the field

team by meeting with a large number of local inhabitants in the study area and

different government departments / agencies.

6.3.2 Monitoring Programme

The post project Monitoring will include details of any major/ minor impact in the core

zone and area within buffer zone for the following parameters: ‐

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

Noise Level Monitoring.

Land use pattern within core zone and buffer zone including the cropping

pattern.

Monitoring of agricultural crops of the area (on yearly basis)

Demography and socio‐economic analysis based on last available census data

for entire study area.

Medical Check‐up

6.3.2.1 Monitoring Schedule

Details of the Environmental Monitoring schedule, which will be undertaken for

various environmental components as per conditions stipulated by EC conditions &

Consents are detailed below:



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TABLE: 6.1

Post Project Monitoring

S.

No.

DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF MONITORING

1. Ambient Air Quality at mine site Quarterly/ Half Yearly

2. Water Quality Quarterly/ Half Yearly

3. Noise Level Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly

4. Soil Quality Half Yearly/yearly

6.3.3 Methodology Adopted

Post project monitoring will be carried out as per conditions stipulated in

Environmental Clearance Letter issued by SEIAA, J & K, Consent issued by SSPCB as

well as according to CPCB guidelines. The Mine site is considered as core zone and the

area lying within 10 km radius from the mine site is considered as buffer zone where

some impacts may be observed on physical and biological environment.

The following table is showing details of Post Project Monitoring programme:

TABLE: 6.2

Attributes Sampling Measuremen

t Method

Test Procedure

A. Air Environment Network Frequency

Meteorological

Dry bulb

temperature

Wet bulb

temperature

Relative

humidity

Rainfall

Minimum

1 site

in the project

impact area

Regularly in one

season by

Weather

Monitoring

Station

Mechanical/a

utomatic

weather

station

‐

Pollutants

PM10

4 to 6 locations

in the project

impact area

(Minimum 2

Revised National

Ambient Air

Quality Standards

(NAAQS) vide

Gravimetric

method ‐

PM2.5 Gravimetric ‐



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locations in

upwind side,

more sites in

downwind side

/ impact zone)

MoEF

Notification,

dated 16.11.2009

method

SO2 EPA Modified

West & Gaeke

method

Absorption in

Potassium Tetra

Chloromercurate

followed by

Colorimetric

estimation using P‐

Rosaniline

hydrochloride and

Formaldehyde (IS: 5182

Part ‐ II).

NO2 Arsenite

modified

Jacob &

Hochheiser

Absorption in dill

NaOH and then

estimated

colorimetrically with

sulphanilamide and N

(I‐Nepthyle) Ethylene

diamine

Dihydrochloride and

Hydrogen Peroxide

(CPCB Method).

CO Non‐

Dispersive

Infra Red

(NDIR)

Spectroscopy

‐

B. Water Environment



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pH, Turbidity,

Colour, Odour,

Taste,

TDS, Total

Hardness, Calcium

hardness,

Magnesium

hardness, Chloride,

Fluoride, Sulphate,

Nitrates, Alkalinity,

Iron, Copper,

Manganese,

Mercury, Cadmium,

Selenium, Arsenic,

Cyanide, Lead, Zinc,

Chromium,

Aluminum, Boron,

Phenolic

compounds

Set of grab

samples during

pre and post‐

monsoon for

ground and

surface water

for 10 km

distance

Diurnal and

Season wise

As per IS 10500‐ Samples for water

quality should be

collected and analyzed

as per:

IS: 2488 (Part 1‐5)

methods for sampling

and testing of

Industrial effluents

Standard methods for

examination of water

and wastewater

analysis published by

American Public Health

Association.

C. Noise

Noise levels at Day

& night time ‐Leq

dB (A)

Project

boundary, High

noise

generating

areas within the

core zone

Quarterly /

Half yearly

As per CPCB

norms

As per CPCB norms

D. Soil

pH, Bulk Density,

Soil texture,

Nitrogen, Available

Phosphorus,

Potassium,

Calcium,

Magnesium,

Sodium, Electrical

Conductivity,

Organic Matter,

Chloride

4 to 6 locations

in the project

impact area

Yearly/half

yearly

As per USDA

Method

As per USDA Method



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E. Socioeconomic

Status

Network Frequency Measurement

Method

Test Procedure

Demographic

structure

Infrastructure resource base

Economic

resource base

Health status: Morbidity pattern

Cultural and aesthetic

attributes

Education

Socio‐economic

survey is based

on

proportionate,

stratified and

random

sampling

method

Minimum for

two phases of

the project

Primary data

collection

through

questionnaire

Secondary data from

census records,

statistical hard books,

topo sheets, health

records and relevant

official records

available with Govt.

agencies

6.4 LOCATION OF MONITORING STATIONS

The location of the monitoring stations will be selected on the basis of prevailing

micro – meteorological conditions of the area like wind direction & wind speed,

Relative Humidity, Temperature. 4 to 6 AAQM stations will be selected (including

minimum 1 location in predominant side, 1 direction in 500 m Predominant downwind.

& more sites in downwind side / impact zone) to assess ambient air quality of the

area. Noise level monitoring will be carried out on lease boundary & in high noise

generating area within the lease. Water & soil monitoring locations will be decided on

the basis of general slope of the area & drainage pattern. Location for the post

project monitoring will be as under:

TABLE NO.: 6.3

LOCATION OF POST PROJECT MONITORING SAMPLING LOCATIONS

S. No. Description Location

1. Ambient Air Quality Mine site, Villages in downwind direction from the

Mine site

2. Noise Level

Monitoring

Mine Boundary, High noise generating areas within

the Mine boundary

3. Water Level &

Quality

Nearby Surface & Ground water sources



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6.5 DATA ANALYSIS

Monitoring data analysis will be done as per CPCB guidelines by EPA approved

laboratory & will be submitted to the concerned authority (specified in Environment

Clearance Letter issued by SEIAA, J & K.

6.6 DETAILED BUDGET

Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram has proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor

Mineral Block Mining Project Block‐4; Area:‐6.67 HA Production Capacity‐ 39,912TPA,

at Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu &

Kashmir.

Cost details for the proposed project are given as under:‐

Total Cost of the Project : 180.0 lacs

Cost for EMP

: Capital cost – 3.00lac

: Recurring cost – 8.30 lacs.




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CHAPTER–VII

ADDITIONAL STUDIES

7.1 INTRODUCTION

As per EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006, as amended from time to time,

the First Technical Presentation (for ToR approval) for mining project was held before

SEAC, J & K. The committee has suggested various Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the

preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and

Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The following Additional Studies were

carried out as per Terms of Reference:

1. Public Hearing

2. Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan

7.2 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Public hearing has to be conducted for the project.

7.3 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.3.1 Definition

A major emergency in a work is one, which has the intensity to cause serious injury or

loss of life. It may cause extensive damage to property and serious disruption both

inside and outside the work. It would normally require the assistance of emergency

services to handle it effectively.

7.3.2 Scope

An important element of mitigation is emergency planning i.e. recognizing that

accidents are possible, assessing the consequences of such accidents and deciding on

the emergency procedures, both on site and off site that would need to be

implemented in the event of an emergency.

Emergency planning is just one aspect of safety and cannot be considered in isolation.

7.3.3 Objective

The overall objectives of the emergency plan are:

(a) To localize the emergency and, if possible, eliminate it; and

(b) To minimize the effect of the accident on people and property.

Elimination requires well planned process/technology and its effective

implementation, so that such situation should either not arise or if it comes, a pre

warning is received for timely action in built or by preparedness for zeroing the

effects.




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Minimizing the effects may include prompt action, rescue, first aid, and evacuation,

firefighting and also passing on information promptly to people living nearby.

7.3.4 Identification of Hazards

The possibility of the following may be there for such projects:

(a) Inundation of pit during excessive rains.

(b) Falling of the persons in the pit.

(c) Accidents due to machinery.

(d) Fire in the machinery explosives related explosions.

7.3.5 Disaster Management

This is a proposed mine and will be worked in day shift only.

No drilling & blasting will be carries out during mining operation.

The bench height is proposed 1 meters and width will be 1meters considering

semi mechanized workings.

The mines manager will make the arrangements to deal with disaster.

If the disaster is of higher magnitude, he will inform the same to Police, District

Collector, DGMS and IBM. The following arrangements will be made at the

mine.

(a) Availability of high‐capacity pumps, firefighting equipment, ambulances etc.

(b) Formation of team to deal with the hazards.

(c) Arrangements for removal of employed persons from disaster site.

(d) Telephone Nos. of District Collector, Police and Hospital.

7.3.6 Post Disaster Analysis and Evaluation

When the emergency is over, the team will carry out a detailed analysis of cause of

accident/occurrence, evaluate the influence of various factors and find out the

procedures to minimize them in future. At the same time adequacy of disaster

management plan will be evaluated and shortcomings will be rectified to improve the

plan.

7.3.7 On Site Emergency Plan

To avoid the accident at working place and to minimize their effects following

precautions shall be taken and arrangement shall be made at the working place.

(i) Periodical maintenance of mine machineries.

(ii) The persons shall be trained properly to handle the situation.




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(iii) Detailed warning system, implementation procedure, emergency control centre

shall be maintained at the mine with names of trained persons.

(iv) Details and availability of heavy machinery, fire‐fighting equipment shall be

available at the site.

(v) Proper arrangements shall be made for treatment of injured person, if any.

(vi) All the safety equipment shall be available at the mine.

(vii) Telephone Nos. of District Collector, Police, Fire station and Hospital is given

below:

7.3.8 Off‐Site Emergency Planning

7.3.8.1 Introduction

The off‐site emergency plan is an integral part of any hazard control system. It would

be based on those accidents identified by the works management, which could affect

people and the environment outside the works. Thus, the off‐site plan follows

logically from the analysis that took place to provide the basis for the on‐site plan and

the two plans should, therefore, complement each other. The key feature of a good

off‐site emergency plan is flexibility in its application to emergencies other than those

specifically included in the formation of the plan. The roles of the various parties that

may be involved in the implementation of an off‐site plan are described below. The

responsibility for the off‐site plan will be likely to rest either with the works

management or with the local authority.

Either way, the plan must identify an emergency coordinating officer who would take

overall command of the off‐site activities. As with the on‐site plan, an emergency

control center will be required within which the emergency coordinating officer can

operate. An early decision will be required in many cases on the advice to be given to

people living “within range” of the accident – in particular whether they should be

evacuated or told to go indoors. Consideration of evacuation may include the

following factors:

a. In the case of a major fire but without explosion risk (e.g. an oil storage tank),

only persons close to the fire are likely to need evacuation, although a severe

smoke hazard may require this to be reviewed periodically.

b. But if the fire escalates it might be necessary to evacuate people nearby, but

only if there is time; if insufficient time exists, people would be advised to stay

indoors and shield themselves from the fire while measures are taken by those

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7.3.8.2 Aspects to be Included In An Off‐Site Emergency Plan

Some of the aspects to be included in off‐site emergency plan are as follows:

a) Organization

Details of command structure, warning systems, implementation procedures,

emergency control centers,name and appointments of incident controller, site

main controller, their deputies and other key personnel.

b) Communications

Identification of personnel involved, communication center, call signs, network,

list of telephone numbers.

c) Special Emergency Equipment

Details of availability and location of heavy lifting gear, bulldozers, specified

fire‐fighting equipment, fireboats.

d) Voluntary Organizations

Details of organizers, telephone numbers, resources, etc.

e) Meteorological information

Arrangements for obtaining details of weather conditions prevailing at the time

and weather forecasts will be made.

f) Humanitarian Arrangements

Transport, evacuation centers, emergency feeding, treatment of injured, first

aid, ambulances, temporary mortuaries.

g) Public Information

Arrangements for: ‐

(i) Dealing with the media‐press office

(ii) Informing relatives, etc.

h) Assessment

Arrangements for: ‐

(i) Collecting information on the causes of the emergency

(ii) Reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency

plan.




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7.3.8.3 Other Aspects due to River Bed Mining Project:‐

Mining Operation will be done Manual cum Semi‐Mechanized Method. There is no

land degradation due to mining activities as mining is done only on river bed surface.

There will be no Over Burden (OB) or waste generation as the river bed material is

exposed in the river bed.

Accident during river bed material loading, transportation and dumping

Accident due to vehicular movement

Inundation/ Flooding

Quick Sand Condition

Mitigation Measures:‐

Measures to prevent accidents during loading:‐

At the time of loading no person will be there within the swing radius of the

excavator.

The dumpers/ trucks will stand near the loading equipment and fully braked

when the muck is filled in it.

The truck would be brought to a lower level so that the loading operation suits

to the ergonomic condition of the workers.

The workers will be provided with gloves and safety shoes during loading.

Opening of the side covers (pattas) should be done carefully and with warning

to prevent injury to the loaders.

Mining activities in daylight only.

Measures to prevent accidents during vehicular movement & transportation:‐

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

To avoid danger while reversing the trackless vehicles especially at the

embankment and tipping points, all areas for reversing of Lorries should be

made man free as far as possible.

The vehicles must be maintained in good conditions and checked thoroughly at

least once in a week.

All transportation within the main working will be carried out directly under the

supervision and control of the management.

Overloading should not be permitted and the maximum permissible speed limit

should be ensured.

The truck drivers should have proper driving license.

A statutory provision of the fences, constant education, training etc. will go a

long way in reducing the incidents of such accidents

Measures to prevent incidents during Inundation/ Flooding: ‐

During monsoon months and heavy rains the mining operations are ceased.




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There should be mechanism/ warning system of heavy rains and discharges from

the Up‐stream of water.

Inundation of flooding is expected and beneficial for these mines as during this

time only the mineral reserve gets replenished

Precautionary Measure for Sudden Release of Water from Upstream:‐

Mining activities should be avoided during monsoon season.

Exist zones should be clearly marked and made aware to the mine workers.

Deep water areas must be identified.

Measures to prevent sudden increase in water level

Following activities will be done to minimize the risk are:‐

The mining activities will be restricted to 1.0 m depth from river bed surface.

Mining activities will be avoided during monsoon season.

Mining will be done as per the approved Mining Plan and it will be ensured to

avoid the pounding effect

7.3.8.4 Role of The Emergency Coordinating Officer

The various emergency services will be coordinated by an Emergency Coordinating

Officer (ECO) who is likely to be a senior police officer but, depending on the

circumstances, could be a senior fire officer. The ECO will liaise closely with the site

main controller. Again depending on local arrangements, for very severe incidents

with major or prolonged off‐site consequences, the external control may pass to a

senior local authority administrator or even an administrator appointed by the Central

or State Government.

7.3.8.5 Roles of Major Hazard Managements

Where the local authority has the organization to formulate the plan, the role of

management in off‐site emergency planning will be to establish liaison with those

preparing the plans and to provide information appropriate to such plans. This will

include a description of possible on‐site accidents with potential for off‐site harm,

together with their consequences and an indication of the relative likelihood of the

accidents.

Advice should be provided by works managements to all the outside organizations

which may become involved in handling the emergency off‐site and which will need

previously to have familiarized themselves with some of the technical aspects of the

works activities, e.g. emergency services, medical departments, etc.

7.3.8.5.1 Role of The Local Authority

In some places the duty to prepare the off‐site plan lies with the local authorities.

They may have appointed an emergency planning officer (EPO) to carry out all this

duty as part of the EPO’s roles in preparing for a whole range of different




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emergencies within the local authority area. The EPO will need to obtain the

information to provide the basis for the plan.

Rehearsals for off‐site plans are important for the same reasons as on‐site plans and

will need to be organized by the EPO.

7.3.8.5.2 Role of The Police

The police normally assume the overall control of an emergency, with a senior officer

designated as emergency coordinating officer.

Formal duties of the police during an emergency include protecting life and property

and controlling traffic movements.

The functions include controlling bystanders, evacuating the public, identifying the

dead and dealing with casualties and informing relatives of dead or injured.

7.3.8.5.3 Role of The Fire Authorities

The control of a fire is normally the responsibility of the senior fire brigade officer

who would take over the handling of the fire from the site incident controller on

arrival at the site. The senior fire brigade officer may also have a similar responsibility

for other events. Fire authorities having major hazard works in their area should have

familiarized themselves with the location on site of all stores of flammable materials,

water and foam supply points and fire‐fighting equipment’s.

7.3.8.5.4 Role of The Health Authorities

Health authorities, including doctors, surgeons, hospitals, ambulances and so on,

have a vital part to play following a major accident and they should form an integral

part of any emergency plan.

For major fires, injuries will be the result of the effects of thermal radiation to a

varying degree and the knowledge and experience to handle this in all, but extreme,

cases may be generally available in most hospitals.

7.3.8.5.5 Roles of The Government Safety Authority

The Inspectors of Director General of Mines Safety may want to satisfy themselves

that the organization responsible for including the off‐site plan has made adequate

arrangements for handling emergencies of all types including major emergencies.

In the event of an accident, local arrangements regarding the role of the factory

inspector will apply. In the aftermath, factory inspectors may wish to ensure that the

affected areas are rehabilitated safely.

7.4 DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN

This should deal with action plan for high risk accidents like Landslides, Earthquakes,

subsidence, Avalanches & Snow Blizzards, Drought, Wind Strom, Cloudburst, flood,

inundation, fire, seismic activities, tailing dam failures etc. and emergency plan

proposed for quick evacuation, ameliorative measures to be taken etc. The capability




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of lessee to meet such eventualities and the assistance to be required from the local

authorities should be described.

The shallow depth of activities in river bed mining will not involve any high risk accident due to side falls/collapse.

The complete mining operation will be carried out under the Management and

control of experienced and qualified Mines Manager having Certificate of

Competency to manage the mines granted by DGMS.

o All the provisions of Mines Act 1952, MMR 1961 and Mines Rules 1955 and other

laws applicable to mine will strictly be complied with.

o During heavy rainfall the mining activities will be closed.

o All persons in supervisory capacity will be provided with proper communication

facilities.

o Proper coordination with Irrigation Department will be maintained so that at the

time of releasing water, if any, from the dam suitable warning/information is given

in advance.

o Disaster Warning System” as developed will be strictly implemented

7.5 REPLENISHMENTSTUDY

Sedimentation‐ In the geological sciences is a process of deposition of a solid material from a state of suspension or solution in a fluid (usually air or water). Broadly defined it also includes deposits from glacial ice and those materials collected under the impetus of gravity alone as in talus deposits, or accumulations of rock debris at the base of cliffs. The term is commonly used as a synonym for sedimentary petrology and sediment logy. Sedimentation is generally considered by geologists in terms of the textures, structures, and fossil content of the deposits lay down in different geographic and geomorphic environments. As per District Survey Report there is non‐availability of Replenishment data.




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CHAPTER–VIII

PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 INTRODUCTION

Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram is an individual, conscious of his obligations to the

society at large. It will help in overall socio‐economic development of the area. He

helps in overall socio‐economic development of the area. This mine has been

provided direct & indirect employment opportunities as an additional employment to

the local residents. Hence earning of the people has been increased and helped a lot

towards upliftment of socio‐economic status of the area, which has been improve

their living standard. This mine has also been provided help in higher education,

health care, drinking water, infrastructure etc.

8.2 PROMOTION OF SOCIAL & ECONOMIC STATUS

Project Proponent Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram will undertake activities for the

upliftment of the social community through community development in various ways

as under:

a) Education

Assistance in construction and repairing of schools.

Promotion of education programmes and Vocational Training & Skills

Promotion of Adult Education programme.

b) Water

Repairing of wells and hand pumps.

Support for water harvesting schemes.

Awareness programmes on safe drinking water.

c) Health

Periodic medical check‐up of employees

Preventive medical care and health services for rural population shall be

promoted.

Awareness to improve health and hygiene standards.

d) Employment Avenues

Proposed mining activities will generate direct and indirect employment.

Preference will be given to the local population for employment based on

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e) Others

Supplementing Govt. efforts in health monitoring camps, social welfare

and various awareness programmes among the rural population.

Assisting social forestry programme.

Improvement in livelihoods by rain water harvesting and land leveling.

8.3 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBITIES (CER) FOR PROJECT

Project Proponent will continue to undertake activities for the upliftment of the social

community through community development in various fields like education,

community health care, water supply and water resource management, social

welfare and infrastructure development etc. Proposed budget for CER activities is

mentioned in below table:

Table 8.1

Sr. Particulars Capital Cost (in Rs. Lac) per

annum

Recurring Cost (in Rs. Lac) per

annum

1. Pollution monitoring – Air, Water, Noise and Soil

…. 1.0

2. Pollution control (Water Sprinkling)

…. 0.80

3. Green Belt development (Tree guards, plantation and its maintenances etc.)

1.00 1.50

4. Construction& Maintenance of approach Road

2.00 5.0

Total 3.00 8.3

8.4 CONCLUSION

Project proponent Sh Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram has supported the local Panchayat

and provide other form of assistance for the development of public amenities in this

region.

Project proponent will recruit semi‐skilled & unskilled workers from the nearby

villages. The overall effect will improve the buying power of employees and thus a

higher standard of living viz. better education, improved health and sanitation

facilities, housing and acquisition of consumer durable. Housing, transport, medical,

educational and other civic amenities will get a boost in future. This is envisaged as a

major positive benefit.




CHAPTER–IX

ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

As per EIA Notification dated 14thSept., 2006, the Chapter on the ‘Environmental Cost

Benefit Analysis’ is applicable only if the same is recommended at the Scoping stage.

As per the ToR letter issued by SEAC, J & K for mining project activity, the ‘Environmental

Cost Benefit Analysis’ is not required.

Proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Mining Project, Block No.:‐4, Area: 2.6839ha. At Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir



CHAPTER – X

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

10.1 INTRODUCTION

The environmental management plan consists of a set of mitigation, management,

monitoring and institutional measures to be taken during implementation and

operation of the project, to eliminate adverse environmental impacts or reduce them

to acceptable levels. The environmental management plan addresses, the

components of environment, which are likely to be affected by the different

operations in a mine.

The Objectives of EMP are:

Overall conservation of environment.

Minimization of waste generation and its proper use.

Judicious use of natural resources and water.

Safety, welfare and good health of the work force and others.

Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

Vigilance against probable hazards and risk assessment.

Monitoring of cumulative and long term impacts.

Ensure effective operation of all control measures.

Environmental Management Plan, which is to be implemented in the project, is

detailed under the following heads:

Air Pollution Control

Noise Mitigation

Water Management

Land Reclamation

Greenbelt Development

10.2 AIR ENVIRONMENT

In order to minimize impacts of mining on different environmental parameters and to

keep air and water quality within prescribed limits of CPCB, an Environmental

Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared. This will help in resolving all

environmental and ecological issues due to mining in the area.

The environmental management plan includes all preventive as well as mitigation

measures to minimize impact on environment along‐with reclamation and

rehabilitation measures for mined out land.




The individual operations which will generate particulate matter are excavation,

loading, unloading and transportation etc. The general air pollution in case of mining

operation includes dust, smoke, Sulphur dioxide, nitrates etc. Gaseous emission due

to blasting and exhaust from diesel engines of the machinery deployed also pollute

the atmosphere marginally. These can have adverse effects on the human health

conditions, depending upon the concentration, particle size and duration of exposure

with the above pollutants.

However, proper precautions will help in minimizing the adverse impact due to air

pollution.

10.2.1 Prevention and Control of Air Pollution

A. Dust Pollution

One of the main pollutants in air will be particulate matter (PM), which will be

generated during various activities of mining such as removal of overburden,

extraction of mineral, movement of mining machinery and vehicles. Following

measures will be adopted to minimize air pollution:‐

No drilling and blasting will be carried out.


Green belt development will be done periphery of the lease area to

control dust pollution.

Periodic air quality monitoring will be carried out to ensure that the

concentration of pollutants is within prescribed limits.

B. Prevention and Control of Gaseous Pollution

Proper maintenance of machine will be done, which minimizes the pollutants.

10.3 NOISE & GROUND VIBRATION MITIGATION

10.3.1 Noise Abatement and Control



Ear muffs, mask & all required PPE’s will be provided in view of COVID‐19 while


Social distancing norms and other operating procedure relating to COVID‐19 will

be followed.


Green belt will be developed around the lease boundary to minimize noise

propagation.






10.4 WATER MANAGEMENT

10.4.1 Surface Water Management

No mining will be done within 10 m from the either side of river banks to


Mining will proceed along the river in the direction from downstream to

upstream in each block. No mining will be done across the river‐nalla.


the rivers‐nalla and similarly the exit points.

Mining will not be done in proximity of any bridge, culvert, or any water works

setup etc. Appropriate safety zone will be left and no mining will be carried out

in the safety zone.


effect.

10.4.2 Ground Water Management

The proposed Mining in the area will be above ground water table. The water

table is 2.5 mtr., while ultimate working depth is proposed up to 1.0 m bgl.

There is no toxic element in the mined‐out material, which may contaminate

ground/ surface water.

There will be no significant impact on groundwater resources of buffer zone

envisaged due to mining activity, as it is confined to a very small area and above

water table

10.4.3 Waste Water Management


Domestic sewage water generated from rest shelter will be disposed in soak

pits.

10.4.3.1 Water Conservation Measures

Optimum utilization of ground water

Initially, Water for drinking purpose, mining work, spraying and for plantation will

be purchased from nearby villages. But later on, when the mine sump will be

developed, rain water accumulated in sump is being used for dust suppression,

plantation etc.

Water Recycling – In this mine, recycling of water will not be possible, as no

waste water treatment is proposed.

10.5 Solid Waste Management

No waste will be generated.




10.6 LAND ENVIRONMENT

10.6.1 Reclamation Plan for Land

At the conceptual stage total excavated area will be 1.7353 ha which will be converted

into Replenished area, 0.9486 ha area will be undisturbed area And 3.9861 ha area

will be area within 500 m distance of bridge & active water channels Green Belt/

Plantation will be done outside the lease area on land identified by DFO Social

Forestry concerned in consultation with village panchayat.

TABLE: 10.1

Post‐mining land use of core zone with Environment management

S. No.

Description

Land Use (In ha)

Plantation Water Body

Public Use Undisturbed Total

1. Top Soil Dump ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

2. Waste Dump ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

3. Excavation (Voids) ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐

Road ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

4. Built Up Area ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

5. Township Area ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

6. Afforestation ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

7. Replenished area ‐‐ 1.7353 ‐‐ ‐‐ 1.7353

8. Mineral Storage ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

9. Area within active water channel & area within distance of 500m from the bridge

3.9861 3.9861 3.9861

10. Undisturbed Area (Buffer Zone)

‐‐ 0.9486 ‐‐ 0.9486 0.9486

Total ‐‐ 2.6839 ‐‐ 4.9347 4.9347

10.7 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

The details of the same are given in Chapter‐ VI.

10.8 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT & PLANTATION PROGRAMME

Green belt development programme will be designed within the natural constraints

of the site and in particular species selection reflects flora known to be resistant to

the local conditions. A Greenbelt development is necessary for:

1. Landscaping and providing shelter.

2. Surface air purification by providing oxygen and letting SPM to settle on the

leaves.




3. To attenuate noise generation by movement of vehicles and other machinery.

4. To check soil erosion.

5. At the conceptual stage total excavated area will be 1.7353 ha which will be


3.9861 ha area will be area within 500 m distance of bridge & active water

channels Green Belt/ Plantation will be done outside the lease area on land



will be like: Azadirachta indica (Neem), Ficus religious (Peepal), Ficus

benghalensis (Bargad), Tamarindus indica (Imli), Terminalia arjuna (Arjun).

6. The same will be maintained & enhanced in future.


The following characteristics will be taken into consideration while selecting plant

species for green belt development and tree plantation.

I. They should be local indigenous and drought resistant species.

II. They should be fast growing and tall trees.

10.8.1 Plantation Programme

TABLE: 10.2 Ecology: stage wise cumulative plantation

Requirements for plants for afforestation and reclamation

Year Un‐worked Area Waste Dump Worked out Area (Backfilling)

Along & Peripheral

Road

Total

Area (ha)

No. of Trees

Area (ha)

No. of Trees

Area (ha)

No. of Trees

Area (ha)

No. of Trees

Area (ha)

No. of Trees

Existing ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

I 0.44022 1100 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 0.44022 1100

II 0.44022 1100 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 0.44022 1100

III 0.44022 1100 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 0.44022 1100

IV 0.44022 1100 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 0.44022 1100

V 0.44022 1100 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 0.44022 1100

VIth year Onward

s

‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐

Total 2.2011 5500 ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ ‐‐ 2.2011 5500

10.8.2 General Guidelines for Green Belt Development




i. Trees growing up to 5 m. or more in height will be planted around the

installation.

ii. Plantation of trees will be done outside the lease periphery.

iii. Trees will be planted along roadsides, to arrest auto‐exhaust and noise

pollution, and in such a way that there is no direct line of sight to the mine

when viewed from a point outside the foliage perimeter.

In order to facilitate the proper growth of vegetation, limited measures involving

preparation of seedbed with suitable amount of fertilizers and treatment with

mulches will be taken. The topsoil will be used for green belt development /

plantation.

Vegetation covers in and around the mine workings generally helps in:

Stabilizing erodible slopes to minimize pollution.

Control of dust.

Enhancement of aesthetic value.

Maximizing evapo‐transpiration, which helps minimizing run off.

Reducing noise.

For revegetation, the plants and saplings suitable for the existing soils and site

conditions may be considered. It is recommended to plant fast growing local species,

which can adapt to the local climate.

This will be done in consultation with local government horticulturist.

10.9 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE, OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS AND SAFETY

The working conditions in the mines will be governed by the enactments of the

Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS). As per the guidelines of the Mines Act, the

management will take all necessary precautions. Normal sanitary facilities will be

provided within the lease area. The management will carry out periodic health check

up of workers.

All necessary first aid and medical facilities will be provided to the workers. The mine

will be well equipped with proper fire protection and firefighting equipment. All

operators and mechanics will be trained to handle fire‐fighting equipments. Further

all the necessary protective equipments such as helmets, shoes, safety belts, safety

goggles, earplugs, earmuffs, etc. will be provided to persons working in mines as per

Mines Rules, 1955.

10.10.1 Occupational Health

A. Pre Placement and Periodical Health Status

Pre /post‐employment checkup will be carried out and following tests will be

conducted.

Periodical medical checkup of employed persons will be got done ones in a

year.

B. Personal Protective Devices and Measures




Face Mask for prevention of dust

Ear Muff

Safety Helmets

Welder equipment for eye and face protection

Leather Hand Gloves

Asbestos Hand Gloves

Safety Shoes

C. Anticipated Occupational & Safety Hazards

Heat Stress and Heat Stroke

Dehydration

Cardiac Disease

Dust Exposure

Deafness

10.10 CONCLUSION

As discussed, it is safe to say that the project will not be likely to cause any significant

impact on the ecology of the area, as adequate preventive measures will be adopted

to contain the various pollutants within permissible limits. The project proponent

commits that he will be bound to comply with stipulation as will be imposed by

according in EC by SEIAA J & K. The compliance report of the stipulation of EC will be

submitted to Regional office MoEF & Climate Change and Quarterly report to the

SPCB J & K as per the guidelines of the respective authorities. Green belt

development around the area will also be developed as an effective pollution control

technique, as well as to control the pollutants released due to proposed mining.




CHAPTER–XI

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

11.1 INTRODUCTION

Sh. Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral

Block Mining Project ; Area:‐6.67 HA Production Capacity‐ 39,912TPA,at Shankerpora

Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir .

Letter of Intent has been issued in favor Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Koul Ram, R/o: Raipur

Satwari, Jammu & Kashmir by Directorate of Geology & Mining, Government of

Jammu & Kashmir under Rule 55 (9) of Prevention of the Jammu & Kashmir Minor

Mineral Concession Storage, Transportation of Minerals & Illegal Mining Rules, 2016

vide letter no. 687/MCC/DGM/B-4/Ant/20/3285-92dated: 31/07/2020.

As per the EIA Notification dated 14th September, 2006, as amended from time to

time; the project falls under S. No.‘1’ (Mining of Minerals), Project or Activity ‐1(a) (4) ,

Category “B1”.

11.2 JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROJECT

The following points show the justification for the implementation of the project:

No Wildlife Sanctuary / National Park, Biosphere Reserve, Wildlife Corridors and

Tiger/Elephant Reserve within the 10 km radius of the mine boundary.

Mining will be done in a scientific manner with adequate prevention /

abatement measures to ensure clean and green environment.

No drilling / blasting will be done.

The project will be generating direct & indirect employment opportunities in

the proposed enhancement project of mine. Preferences are given to the local

people based on their skill and educational qualification.

No waste water will be generated during mining operation.

Green belt will be developed around the lease boundary as dust preventive

barrier.

No R & R plan will be involved.

No court case/ litigation are pending against this project.




11.3 PROJECT DETAILS

TABLE: 11.1


A.

Nature of project RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project

B. Size of project

(i) Mining area 6.67ha

(ii) Proposed Production capacity 39,912TPA

C. Project Location

(i) Block No. 4

(ii) River Upstream Sandran Nallah

(iii) Village Shankerpora

(iv) Tehsil & District Dooru,Anantnag

(v) State Jammu & Kashmir

(vi) Latitude &Longitude

Geographical Location: ‐

Pillars Latitude (N) Longitude (E)

A 33037’8.12” 75010’25.27”

B 33037’5.47” 75010’28.68”

C 33037’01.08” 75010’35.86”

D 33036’55.12” 75010’43.74”

E 33036’49.10” 75010’46.21”

F 33036’45.70” 75010’48.83”

G 33036’44.93” 75010’47.62”

H 33036’48.60” 75010’44.31”

I 33036’55.07” 75010’42.29”

J 33037’00.61” 75010’35.40”

K 33037’7.52” 75010’24.52”

(vii) Toposheet No. (Restricted).

D. Environmental Settings of the Area (with distance & direction from mine site)

(i) Nearest City Anantnag at a distance of ~12.70km in North direction.

(ii)

Nearest Highway

Particulars Distance (km)

Direction

NH‐1A ~2.50 West

Unmetalled Road

~0.21 East

(iii) Railway Station Qazigund Railway Station 2.50 KM SW direction




(iv) Airport Awantipora Airport 35 KM NW direction

(v) Ecological Sensitive Areas (National Park, Wild Life Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, Tiger/ Elephant Reserves)


(vi) Reserved / Protected Forest within 10km radius

None, within 10 km radius area of the mine boundary

(vii) Water bodies within 10 km radius None, within 10 km radius area of the mine boundary.

(viii) Seismic Zone Zone – V as per IS: 1893 (Part‐I): 2002

E. Cost Details

(i) Total Project Cost Rs. 180.0 Lacs

(ii) Cost for Corporate Environmental Responsibility

Capital cost – 3.00lac

Recurring cost – 8.3 lacs.

Source: Site Visit & Approved Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan

11.4 MINING DETAILS

TABLE: 11.2

Mining Details


1. Method of Mining Manual sum semi‐mechanized Opencast Mining Project (No drilling & Blasting)

2. Mineable Reserves (Tonnes) 39,912TPA

3. Proposed Production Capacity 39,912TPA

4. Elevation Range 1714 mRL to 1686 mRL

5. General Ground level 1690mRL

6. Ground Water Table 2.5 m bgl

7. Ultimate Working Depth of Pit Up to 1 mtr. Reference :‐ As per ToR Point No.:‐3 of Specific Terms Of Reference given by SEAC, J & K(i.e. considered Ultimate working

depth :‐ 1 mtr.)

8. Number of Working Days/ Year 270 days

9. Number of shifts per day 1 Shift of 8 hours

10. Total OB/SB/IB generation at the end of fifth year

100 % recovery, therefore no question arises for waste generation.





11.5 MITIGATION MEASURES

11.5.1 Air Pollution Control Measures

Following measures will be taken to control air/fugitive emission during mining

operation:

No drilling & Blasting will be carried out during mining operation.


Workers will be provided with suitable PPEs as and when required.

Green Belt will be developed around the mine boundary.

Plantation will be carried out at the approach road, river bank and vicinity area.

Same practice will be continued in future.

11.5.2 Water Quality Management


Waste water will not be generated during mining operations as it involves only

collection of bajri.

Garland drains will be provided around the working pits.

Excavation will be carried out upto a maximum depth of 1 mtr. from surface of

bajri deposit from the water level of the River channel whichever is earlier.

The rain water collected in mining pit will be used for plantation, dust suppression

requirements.

Toilets will be made available near mine’s office away from the river.


11.5.3 Noise Pollution Control



Workers will be exposed to high noise levels provided with ear muffs/plugs & will

be persuaded to use the same.


Green belt & Plantation will be developed approach road, river bank & around the

mine boundary to minimize noise propagation.



11.5.4 Riverbank & River Course Protection: ‐

The minerals will be mined out in a uniform way so that the river flow/course shall

not get disturbed.

No mining will be done within 1 mtr. from the either side of river banks to





Mining will proceed along the river in the direction from downstream to upstream

in each block. No. mining will be done across the river‐nalla.

Collection of minerals/working shall be started from the center towards the bank

uniformly so that the river course does not get affected.


effect.


the rivers‐nalla & similarly the exit points.


water works setup etc. Appropriate safety zone will be left and no mining will be

carried out in the safety zone.

Suitable mitigation measures will be adopted so that conditions of water logging

will not arise

11.5.5 Green Belt Development / Plantation



3.9861 ha area will be area within 500 m distance of bridge & active water

channels. Green Belt/ Plantation will be done outside the lease area on land



will be like: Azadirachta indica (Neem), Ficus religious (Peepal), Ficus

benghalensis (Bargad), Tamarindus indica (Imli), Terminalia arjuna (Arjun).



11.6 CONCLUSION

The project will improve beneficial in terms of socio‐economic development as it will

provide employment to locals. There will be increase in revenue generation to the

government by way of royalty, excise and other taxes. Further, the average income


increase, which will ultimately result in the better standard of living of the people.

PROPOSAL FOR

ToR(As per EIA Notification l4tl Sept. 2A06 and its subsequent amendments)

OF

RBM(River Bed Mineral) MinorMineral Block Mining Project,

at

Block-4, ANG/SA/O4 & Area :- 6.67 ha.,

Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran NallahDistrict Anantnago Jammu & Kashmir

Ior Gourono Lnvtronmenloltimitto

PROJECT PROPONENTIAPPLICANT E NvlRoNiM ENT c o NS t I L'rAaNqdinota

KIMAT LAL SIo SHRI KOHLA RAM

R/o- Raipur Satwari, Jammu & Kashmir

Email id:- kirnatlal3020 I 5@gmail com

GAURANG ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONSPVT.LTD.

CertificateNo. : NABET/EIA I 17 20 1IA0026

102, SNG, Shri Ratna Apartment, NearTambi Petrol Pump, Peetal Factory, JhotwaraRoad,Jaipur-302016

Email: [email protected]

Qlf/P U)*,N E N 9,4/ p; r.frr,g/f, 7gt*;*/3/t/3jd. e 4, ?, *: {:N,.* N, *

KIMAT LAL S/o SHRI K0HLA RAM

Date: l2llll2020

To,

THE MEMBER SECRETARY,J&K ENYIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITYDEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY, ETWIRONMENT AI\D REMOTE SENSINGS.D.A. Colony, Bemina, Srinagar- I 900 I 8 (May-Oct)/ Paryavaran Bhawan,Transport Nagar, Gladni, Jammu-180006Email: [email protected]

Subject Regarding ToR of our RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Projec! Block-4,ANG/SA/O4 Areai 6.67 ha", Shankerpora Bridge, Upsteam Sandran Nallah Disrict Anantnag,Jammu & Kashmir in favor of Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Kohla Ram - Regarding submission of ToRapplication.

Reference No.

Sir

In regards to above, we would like to inform you that above-mentioned RBM Minor Mineral Block Mining hoject, Block4an area of 6.67 ha., We understand that our project requires prior ToR under the provisions of ELA Notification, 2006 and issubsequent amendments from date to date. Wc thereforg enclosc thc following documents (in hard and soft copy) for yourkind perusal:

L AcknowledgementSlip;2. Online Form-l;3. Pre-FeasibilityRepor[4. Environmental Management Plan;

5. Copy Risk Assessment;

6. Legal undertaking by hoject Proponent & Consultant on Rs 100/- non-judicial Stamp Paper;7. Copy of Approved Mining plan with PMCP;8. Soft copy in CD.

We request your good self to kindly consider the same in the forthcoming SEAC meeting for ToR at your earliest

ApplicantThankingYours

RamR/o- & Kashmir

, R/o-,Raipur gatwa{, Ja,nJmu & Kashmir ,. ,.

,{l,1.::j.:j.:;

RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining hoject, Block-4, ANG/SA,/04, Area :-6.67 ba.Shankerpora Bridge, Upsteam Sandran Nallah District Ananhag, Jammu & Kashmir

APPENDIX- I(See psrsgrrph - 6)

FORM 1

s.No. Ilem Deteils

I Name ofProject RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block MiningProject Block-4, ANG/SA/o4,Arear 6.67 ha.,Production capacity- 76705 TPA (ROM)Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah DistictAnanhag, Jan:mu & Kashmir in favor of Shrl Kimat Lal S/oShri Kohla Rsm.

2 S. No. in the schedule S. No. in the Schedule: Project activity: I (a) Mining ofMinerals

3 hoposed capacity/ areal length/ tonnage tobe handled/ command orcal leasearea/number of wells to be drilled.

Production Canacityr 76705 TPAMineable Reserves:- 3,83,525 tonnesMine Area of th€ Proiect:-6.67 Hect.Life of miner Its is river bed depost and mine dout area shallbe replaeshied each year during monsoon period and depth ofquarry shall be backfilled back by river RBM ach year.Therefore no practical forecast the anticipated life of mine$ot!cc;/!taet Approved Minins Pld v h Propr^sba Mine Aosurc PtaD

4 Ne Expansiotr./Modemization This is a proposed RBM (fuver Bed Mineral) Minor MineralBlock Mining Project, Letter of Intent has been issued in favorof Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Kohla Ram, R./o. RaipurSatwari, Jammu & Kashmir by Directorate of Geolory &Mining, Govemment of Jammu & Kashmir under Rule 55 (9)of hevention of the Jammu & Kashmir Minor MineralConcession Storage, fansportation Of Minerals & IllegalMining Rules, 2016 vide letter no. 687A,ICC/DGWB-4lAatl20028*92 dated: 3U072020. Copy of the sameenclosed herewith.

5 Existing Capacity/Area Etc.6 Category of Project i.e. 'A' or'B'7 Does it attract the general condition? If

ps, please speci$.No, it does not attract $e General Condition.

Does it attract the specific condition? Ifyes, please specifo.

No, it does not attract the Specific Condition.

Location: The mine area is situated at Shankerpora Bridge, UpstreamSandran Nallah District Ananhag, Jammu & Kashmir .

The geographical location with respect to the pillar boundary isgiven below:Geographical Location:

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HI

BIock-4 ANG/SA/0433.37'15.85"33.37'13.10"33. 37'07.7t"33" 37'00.52"330 36',54.98"33.36',4E.52"33" 36',42.67"33" 36'34.40"33'36'28.45"33. 36'21.33"33" 36'2t .52"33. 36'26.97"33.36'34.40"330 36'49.00"33.36'55.07"330 37'1.05"33.37'05.44"33.37'16.57"Latitud

75. I0',18.55"1so t0'24.39"75'l0'35.71"75" l0'42.65"150 t0'44.63"75" l0'49.85"75" l0's5.84"75. l0'56.20"750 l0'55.02"75" l0'56.20"75" l0'58.01"75" l0'57.88"750 l0'46.55"75. t0'44.12"75" tO'36.32"75. l0'29.09"75'l0'14.49'Lon

PloUSui /l$ar.utiFl\Village , Fr^'Yo Sandran NallahU

Basic Information:

S'rf: timiho

Shrl Klmat [a G8urang Envlronmental Solutlon A,t. [td. flA (oordinorr

BI

8.

9.

TAIBfclDlp

I

Min MinMineral)MRB ver edB(Ri Mineralor lockB Block NProjmg ect, 4, G/SA/04 Area66 7 ha.

Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir

APPENDIX- I(See paragraph - Q

FOR]VI 1

TehsilDistrictState Jamrnu & Kashmir

Nrme Distance &Direction

RailwavNeareststation lw Station

-2.50 km, SW

way Station/ Airport alongin Krn.

Nearest Railwith distance

Nearcst Airport Sheikh ulAlam Airport ,

-55.0 km, NW

Particulars Name Distance &Direction

Nearest Town -2.5 km West

I t. Nearest Town, City. District Headquartersalong with distance in Km.

Nearest DistrictAnantnag km,-12.0

North12. Panchayats, Zila Parishad,

Municipal Corporation, Local body(complete postal addresses with telephonenos. to be given)

VillagePrrticulars Ntme Po!tal

AddresTclcphonc

numbcrVillagcPanchayats

Shankerpora

ZilaParishad

Anantnag 0t932223335

MunicipalCorpolation,

Anantnag 01932223335

13. Name of the licant HRIS TKIMA LAL s/o STIRI K HLAo RAMt4. AddressRe R/o- Ra Jammu & KashmirSa

Address for correspondence: Pro ect ProponentlicantA HRIS KIMA LAT s/oL KSHRI oHLA RAM

De Owner/Parher/C EO Authorized S

R/o- Jammu & KashmirSatwPin CodeE-mail

15.

Fax No16. of Altemative Sites Examined, if

any. Location of these sites should be

Details

ona sheel.

ite ficxisting proJ minerality

oN atrvealtem s bhas exameen lned smce s a site specie RBM basedect aon bilvaila ofmlnlng

17. Interlinked Pro ects No Interlinked ect18. of

has been submitted?

Whetherinterlinked

separate application Not Applicable

19. If date of submission Not A cable20. If reason Not licable21. Whether the proposal involves

approvaVclearance under: Ifyes, details ofthe sarne and 0reir status to be given.(a) The forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?(c) The C.R.Z Notificafion, 1991?

ect does not atmct any provision of the forest(Conservation) Act, 1980 as there is no forest land withinML area

b) No Wildlife Sanctuary is located at about l0 km from mineatEa-

c) C.RZ Notification is not applicable for this project as it islocated in Jammu & Kashmir .

a) This proj

Whether there is any Govemment order/Policy relevant/ relating to this site?

Following acts/rules will be followed :r' Prevention of the Jammu & Kashmir Minor MineralConcession Storage, Transporation For Of Minerals &Illegal Mining Rules, 2016 ;

Mines Act, 1952;Explosive Act, 1980;Cent'al ground Water Authority;Water Pollution (hevention & Conhol) Ac\ 1974iAir pollution (Prev.ltion.& elE$is.tfihJfll;frEnvironment hotection Act, 1986;

2006.trmi,od

Kohl6 Ram Gaurang Envlronmentrl.Solritlon h/t. t*(*di*,,

Qazigund

Particulars10.

Oazieund

Address

Telephone No.

potentiqlity in the area.

22.

lTt

RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project, Btock-4, ANG/SA/o4, Area i6.67 ha.

APPENDIX. I(See paragraph - Q

FORM IShankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sa[dran Nalah Disfict Ananhag, Jammu & Kashmir

23 Forest Land involved (Hectares) No forest land inYolved is there.24 Whether there is any litigation pending

against the project and,/or land in whichthe project is proposed to be set up?(a) Name of the coun@) Case No.(c) Orders/ Directions ofthe court, ifany

and its relevance with the proposedproject.

Affidavit regarding no litigation pending against the projectare enclosed herewith.

([) ActivityI. Conslruction, operstion or decommissioning of the Project involving rctions, which will csuse

h ical chan in the locsli to land cha in water bod etc.

3

yvgb{infico

S.No.

Information/ Checklistconfirmation

YeVNo

Details thereof (with approximste quantities /rates,wherever possible) with source of informrtion data

l.l No

1.2 Clearance of existing land,vegetation and buildings?

No There will be no building & sructure which need to bedemolished,/ removed from mine area.The entire mining arca being pan of flood plain, there is novegetation in the mining out area. Hence, there would be

g land, vegetation and buildings.no clearance ofexistin1.3 Creation ofnew land uses? No / The mining acitivyt will be conhned to the mining

area i.e. within the flood plian of Nallah Rambiara , soirement ofcreation ofnew land use.there is no

1.4 Pre-construction investigationse.g. bore houses, soil testing?

No No pre-construction investigation will be required.

1.5 Construction works? No Temporary Facilities like site oflice, labour quarters andwill be available within the com plex and will be utilized.

1.6 Demolition works? Not.'7 Temporary sites used for

construction works or housing ofconstruction workers?

No Labourers will be hired from the nearby villages formining acitivites.

1.8 Above ground buildings,structures or earthworksincluding linear structures, cutand fill or excavations

No Excavation during mining operation will be carried out.The extent of impact will however be confrned to minearea only.

Undergound works includingmining or tunneling?

No No underground worts including mining or tunneling isrequired.The mining will be done by open cast semi-mechanized method of mining

l.l0 Reclamation works? No The minerals excavated during mining process will bereplenished naturally during the subsequent monsoonflood every year. Hence no reclamation work areproposed.

l.l I Dredging? No Jhere are no dredging work will be proposed.r.t2 Offshore structures? Nol.l3 Production and manufachring Yes Production capacity of Sand, Bajri & Boulder is 76705

TPA.The mining will be done by manual opencast method 4sper approved Mining.Plan {lt frffiGffro,l{p,J6*ffi

ixcavalon. otggulg, toaomg, Eansponatton actlvttteg_t r'

Shrl Klmat Gaurang Envlronmental Solutlon A,t, Ltd.llA (oordinotc

Permanent or temporary changein land use, land cover ortopography including increase inintensity of land use (withrespect to local land use plan).

The area is located on Shankerpora Bridge, UpsreamSan&an Nallah District Ananhag.The highest contour in the mine area is l7l4 mRL and thelowest contour is 1686 mRL.It flows in a northwesterly direction through Shahabad.The dominant drainage paftem of this catchment isdendritic.The mining activity will be conducted on the surface andmined out area will be replenished gradually duringsucceeding rainy season. Hence there will be nopermanent change in land use, land cover or topographyof the area.

There will be no demolition work.

1.9

No offshore structures.

Mineral Minor Min Min ProjRBM BYer ed(Ri eral locB k B oc 4krng ect, ANc/sA/o4,.66 7 ha.

District KashmirUpstream Nallah J &ammuAnantnag,

APPENDIX. I(See paragraph - e

FORM I

tion.mTransportation ineral wil donebe dumperVtrucksby

from mouth to eth destinat.t4 storage of goods orFacilities formaterials?

No Facilities will be developed for :-

tipper

ti

The MRB excayated iI b reme oved by light weightcex avators and dloade m fromdirectlv the ofacep

excavation to the material itsunProces smg constructionHence on fac be ired.for treatment or

disposal of solid waste or liouideffluents?

Facilities NoMining_ of river bed will not generate any sort of wastethus disposal of waste will not be required whereInsignificant amount of Municipal solid waste will begeneratedat the mining site such as paper pouch, Gutkhapuf ana some food residue by wor[ing'laborirs only,lor. that separate bin will be provided at the mine sirc,which will. be sent to rhe nearby community disposaifacility on daily basis by laboren itielf.

ste:Li idwid

activiti

disposed

oN effluenrqu be erated from ethgen mminges. terwastewa be fromgenerdted

the IeSt hich il ln soak vlapirs tank

Solid Waste:

l.l6 Facilitieof opera

s for long tenr: housingtional workers?

No

facihousingfromOnly vtvillagers es ill beneafty lag emp oyed

thefor m acti Thusining noity slitysed.

I .t7 ew road, rail or sea trafficduring construction or

?

N Notranpostation

Th wil anbe lncre ase traIIln bc ofecause fewfor enls ed.varsg

l.l 8 ew road, rail, air waterbome oiother transport infi.astuctureincluding new or altered routes

N

and etc?

No isting uti lized.facilitiesThe ex willfacilitiestransport be N no ew

will be constructed.

t.l9 or diversion of exisingtrdnsport routes or inFastructurileading to changes in trafficmovements

Closure No No closure or diversioninfrastructure leading towill be required.

transport routes ortraflic movements

of existingchanges in

1.20 New or diverted transmissionlines or lines?

No oN new OI diverted transm lsslon INes or bethere

1 .2t Impouldment,culverting, realichanges to thewatercourses or

damming,gnment or otherhydrolory of

?

No There nobe tm un damminpo dnent, vertinculc,real otent EIothlgnm to the drochanges ofhy log

atercourses or aquifers.

1.22 StIeam m No No stream the mine area.throut.23 Abstract ion or transfers of water

form ot watels?No Total ichprojecater thefor whKLD

dsource nfrom ear iIt.24 in water bodies or the

land surface affecting drainageor nm-off?

Changes No No drain

ithin

ch m theange 1Sage pattem due thto eproposedmecL beproJ mrng the nver

bed.1.25

or decommiss

Transportmaterials

of persomel orfor constuction,

No

ired

Mine workers fromcomes vill helce doesnearby notagesre h-anrequ Mineralsany sport htansported by

trucks.t.26 Long-term

decommissdismantling or

ioning or restorationworks?

No There will notdecommissioning or

any long-tsrm dismantlingrestoration worl$ in the area.

or

1.27 Ongoing activity duringcommissioning whichhave an impact on

de-

couldthe

envronm ent?

No Not applicable, as no such activities will be involved.

1.28 ux of people to an area inInfleither orvp

ich influx, iskilled

The M al andanagen staff ftombesupewisory will deoutsih ls tem Howeverporary sem

and unskilled willlaborers nearfrom byvil ons basisthe of ther t:)

4

L'rnilot

hrt. ttdShrl Ram Gaurang Envlncnmental

fil(oafu

Area :-

Shankerpora Bridge, Sandran

of

or

l.l5

willDomestic

shelter, be

locdl

trucks

willpipelines

will

requirement 3.0

mining limited

No

skilled,

RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining hojecr, Block-4, ANG/SA/o4, Atea i6.67 hz.

APPENDX.I(See paragraph - 6)

FORM IShankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah District Ananhag, Jarnmu & Kashmir

Introduction of alien species? No No, there will be no possible source for transportation ofalien species by fansport of mineral. Plantation will bedone as OfCPCB

1.30 Loss of native species or geneticdiversity?

No Loss of native species or genetic diversity will not bethere as the mine site does not have any native, endemicor rale lant les.

l.3l Any other actions? No Nil

s.No.

Informstion/checklistconlirmatiotr

YeVNo

Detsils thereof (with spproximate quantities /rstes,whereverpossible) with source of informstion data

2.t Land especially undeveloped oragricultural land (ha)

Yes The mine arca 6.67 ha" which is a river bed. Noagriculture land is involved.

2.2 Water (expected source &competing users) unit: KLD

Yes Water requirement will be sourced from near by village.

2.3 Minerals (MT) No No mineral will be mineraluired in m2.4 Construction material - stone,

aggregates, sand / soil (expectedsource - MT)

Yes The infrastructue facilities like labour shed&canteen, etc.will be developed and small quantity of constructionmaterial is uired.

2.5 Forests and timber (source - MT) No2.6 Enerry including electricity and

fuels (source, competing users)nit: fuel (MT), energy (MW)U

No Not required

2.1 Any other natural resources (Useappropriate standard units)

Yes Use of solar enerry for extemal lightings.

2. Use of Naturalmaterials or ene

resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water,atr resources which are non-renewable or in short su

3. Use, storage, transport, haodling or produclion of substances or msterials, which could beharmful to human heslth or the environment or raise concerns about rctual or perceived risks tohuman health.

4. Production ofsolid wsstes duri construction or o ration or decommissionin MT/month

vole limileo

5

s.No.

Informatior"/Checklistconlirmation

Yes/No

D€tsils thereof (with approximate quantitiey rates,wherever possible) with source of informstiotr dstg

3.1 Use of substances or materials,which are hazardous (as perMSIHC rules) to human health orthe environment (flor4 fauna" andwater supplies)

No Mining operation will not involve hazardous substancewhich will be hazardous to human health or environment.

3.2 Changes in occurrence of diseaseor affect disease vectors (e.g.insect or water bome diseases)

No Proper hygienic environment will be maintained toprevent chances of insects or water bome diseases.

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g.by changing living conditions?

Yes This project will provide livelihood to the wortforceduring the operation which will help in improving theirliv conditions.

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people whocould be affected by the projecte.g. hospital patients, children, theelderly etc.,

No There are no vulnerable groups of people in the vicinity ofmine area,

3.5 Any other causes No None

S. No. Information/Checklistconfirmation

YeVNo

Details thereof (with approximate quantitiev rstes,with source of information datawherever ble

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

,/^fr-\.

NoThe area is devoid of soil cover, therefore generation oftop soil shall be ni[.All qunatities of RBM to be exploited shall be salable.Therefore no question orise for Waste matrogementReference t Page No. 14 of Approved Mining Plan withPMCP

4.2 No Insignificant amount of Municipalgenerated by the laboren as

solid waste will be

stuffs which will be collected in a

Shrl Ram Gaurang Envlronmental Solutlon fut. [td.flA (oordinoto

This small influx will not affed the existinginfrastructural facility available locallv.

t.29

Not required

SLoil, overburden or mine wastes:-

(domestic and or

(Ri ineral Mineral ProjRBM v€r Bed M MmoI IocB) k ect, Area6.6 ha.7

Di JammBri UShankerpora dge, Nallahpstream strict u & KashmAnantnag, 1I

APPENDIX- I(See paragraph - e

FORM I

managed daily by laborers itself.

Domestic waste water will bewill

erated thefiomgen restItershe which be ed soakln vlait tankHazardous

HazardousRules)

\.vastes (as p€rWaste Management

No fansportation shall be maintained inThe vehicle used foroilcondition, wilthso nat ogood eaks etak Iacp

ortation Hazzrdoustransp aste as CI Hazardous( pwaste M les willRu be d.

4.4 Other industrial s wastes No No industrial waste will be ted.4.5 Surplus product No will be no surplus product generated during mining

ons.4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge

fiom effluent treatrnentNo None. There will be

Sewage sludge or otheris nil.

no any efiluent generation, thussludge generation from the project

4.7 or demolitionConstructionwastes

No No construction or demolition waste will be envisaged.

4.8 orent

Redundant machinery No There are no redundant machinery or equipment.

4.9 or otherContaminated soilsmaterials

No no any contamination of soils or otherThere will bematerials

4.10 I wastes No Not licable as this is a minin ect.4.1 I Other solid wastes No None

S.

No.Informstior/ Checklist

conlirmationYeVNo

Details he ofre with a rox tm ate uantitievpp raq tes,erevewh r leib sowith rc ofe n fo dation sta

5.1 sions from combustion offossil fuels from stationary ormobile sources

Emis Yes

Proper maintenance of vehicles and machines & mads.Sprinlling of water at the haul roads;Maintain the slopes of the side boundaries of the haulroads;

ation transportationereTh ill eb fiom esvehicl forengaged

excaY t II be managed byfol owrn methods

vehicles.will be PUC certifiedLocal vehicles used5.2 from productionEmissions

processesYes Dust is the main pollutanl

mainly from mining activitiesmovement. The different measures taken to control dustemissions are given below:-) Water sprinkling on haul roads) Limiting the speed ofthe vehicles) Regular maintenance of vehicles /

equipmentsD Loaded Trucks will be covered with tarpaulin

sheets during t ansportation.

which will be generated(excavation) and vehicle

) Greenbelt devel5.3 Emissions from

handling includingtransport

materialsstorage or

Yes

Movement of vehicles like dumpen, trucks, tankers etc

iti durinloadi

articles air-bome.Transportation

llThere be ve SSeml onstug eratedgenaterialm handlin and untransportation loading ng

etc. waterRegular on haul road willsprinklin suppredustthe and themp fromprevent gettin

will also dust.5.4 Emissions from consfuction

activities including plant andNo There are no construction activities

5.5 or odor from handling ofmaterials including constructionmaterials, sewage and waste.

Dust Yes aterial.

willlantation,sprinkling,

tainin Protective

lsThere no handlfiom ofm dust llmg Onlybe fiomgenerated tan sportation handlingThe em slonls be controlled su tabIeadoptby mg

Y12.measures ater p making& alnm roads. Penonnel

providedicalPeriod

ent williPm beEqu toedicalm exam

5. Remine of ts or an hazard toxic or noxious substances to air

6 nmental Jolutlon hrt. Ltd.Shrl Ram Grurang Envlro

ttl(oat*

Mining Block-4, ANG/SA/04,

Sandran

duringNo

There

emrsslonsand the

odor

materials.dust

enclosures(PPE's) the

RBM (tuver Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining hojecr, Block-4, ANG/SA/04, Area :-6.67 ha.

APPENDIX. I(See paragraph - Q

FORM IShankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah Distict Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir

employes at intervals ofnotmore than 5 years.5.6 Emissions from incineration of

waste.No Not applicable, as no incineration will be involved.

5.7 Emissions from buming of wastein open air (e.g. slash materials,construction debris)

Not applicable, as there will be no buming of waste in open

Emissions from any other sources No There are no other source of emission except the mentionedaboYe.

6. Generation ofNoise and Vibra and Emissions of and Hest:

7. Risks of conlamination of land or wster from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers,surface waters, groundwster, corstrl w8t€rs or the sea:

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation ofthe Project, which could affect humatr health orthe envirotrmetrt

tlmiho

7

S. No. Inform ation/Checklistconlirmation

YeVNo

Detrils thereof (with rpproxiDste quantities/ rates,wherever possible) wlth source of informstiotr dats

6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.engines, ventilation plant,crushen

Yes Noise will be generated due to mining activities duringexcavation, loading and transportation activity. Properselection of machines and their maintenance leads to lessnolse generatlon.

6.2 From industial or similarprocesses

No Not applicable.

6.3 From consfuction or demolition Yes The noise genemted from construction or demolition willbe maintained within the prescribed Noise standards.

6.4 From blasting or pilling No Blasting and piling is not proposed for the mining process6.5 From constuction or operational

trafficYes During vehicular movement, the noise will be likely to be

in the range of55 - 60 dB (A) which is intermittent / slowprocess. Noise during construction activities willbetemporary & resolved.

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not envisaged6.7 From any other sources No There will be no other source except mentioned above

Itrform ation/Checklistconfirmation

YeVNo

Details thereof (with approximste qusntities/ r8tes,lyherever possible) with source of information data

7.',| From handling, storage, use orspillage of hazardous materials

No Since no hazardous material will be used or produced atthe site, no risk of contamination of land or waterenvisaged.

From discharge of sewage orother eftluents to water or theland (expected mode and place ofdischarge)

No Waste water from office toilets will bepit via septic tank.

disposed in soak

By deposition of pollutantsemitted to air into the land or intowater

Yes No deposition ofpollutants emitted to air, into the land orinto water will take place; as the emissions are limited tothe site fuelf which is being mitigated by regular water

for dust su slon7.4 From any other sources No7.5 Is there a risk of long termbuild

up of pollutants in theenvionment from these sources?

No There is no risk of long temr build up of pollutants in theenvironment from these sources as adequate mitigationmeasures adopted.

S. No. Informstion/ Checklistconfirmstion

YeVNo

Details thereof (witb approximate quantities/ rates,with source of information datawherever ossible

8.1 From explosions, spillages, fresetc from storage, handling, use orproduction of hazardoussubstances

No No hazardous substance will be used or produced duringthe proposed mining operations.

8.2 From any other causes fusk ofaccidents are expected:l. During transportation.2. During loading of minerals into tractor tolleys.Accidents can be avoided by taking due care andprecautions.

I I measllles ltIprecautionary rordrh$fltuthdve I b€ How

Shrl Ki Ram Gaurang Envlronmental Solutlon Art. Ltd. $l bordingror

NoalI.

5.8

S.No,

7.2

Not envisaged.

ineral MineralMRB fuver MBed M lnor) B lock ANProject, G/SA/04 Area66. h7 a,

Bri strictShankerpora Sstreamdge NandranUp Diallah arnmJ &.u rKashmAnantnag,

APPENDIX- I(See paragraph - e

FORM I

minor incidences and fint aid measures will beed at site.

E.3 the project be affected bynatural disasters causingenvironmental damage (e.g.floods. earthquakes, landslidei,

Could

c loudburst cet

No No risk of any naturalsafe zone.

disasters as the area comes within

S. No. Information/ Checklistconfirmation

YeVNo

Details ereoth f with a 8te au n tit ies/pproxim raq tes,h rereye ib e hwit rc€sou of IN rmfo ati daon ta9.1 to development of

supporting, facilities. ancillarydevelopment or developmentstimulated by the project whichcould have impact on theenvironment e.g.:) Supporting infi-asfucture

(roads, power supply, wasteor waste water teatment,etc.)

D Housing development) Extr.activeindustries

) Supply industries) Other

Lead No

>NA

project.

li

Employment beilt elncreas edu to theof orkersrequiremen the Local e illpeopl

be forpreferred ent. lsThemploym contribute tnrals sthe oc IO-eCOnom statuslculg and standard fo ofvrngthe villnearby agers.

>NA>NA>NA>NA

9.2 Leadwhichthe en

to after-use of the site,could have an impact on

vironment

No siteThe wil benot edus for eroth hichany ltan lm theon lronmenYpact ent.

9.3 Set a precedent for laterents

Yes ichA better land us h ls ike to increaselyaestlretic of aIea.

9.4 ave cumulative effects due toproximity to other existing orplanned projects with similareffects

H Yes similartransportati

areThere mrn cocatedlng oseprojects Therebylikls oelihood f cumul veati ffect edu oon f

mlnerals.

9, Factors which shoutd be consider€d (such as consequ€ntial development) which could lead toenYironm€ntal elT€cts or th€ potential for cumulativ€ impacts with other existing or planned activitiesin the

Environmental Sensitiv

N

Art. Ltd.

tll (oildimtr

IIIS. No. l{ame/Identity ect location boundtAerial distancc within l5 km.

1 protected underintemational conventions,national or local legislation fortheir ecological, landscape,cultural or other related value.

Areas None No such area is located within lhearea.

15 km radius of the applied

Areas which are important orsensitive for ecological reasons- Wetlands, watercoumes orother water bodies, coastalzone, biospheres, mountains,forests.

ShankerporaBridge, UpsEeamSandran Nallah

psream Sandran Nallah lies onShankerpora Bridge, Ulocation.

3. Areas used by pmtecte{important or sensitive speciesof flora or fauna for breeding,nesting, foraging, resting, overwintering, migration

None within the 15 km radius of ttre appliedarea.No such area is located

4. manne orwaters

Inland, coastal, None No such area is located within the 15 km radius of the applied

5. State, National boundaries None No such area is located within the l5arca. S3iii" "rt' +nll'a

",F"i$p"qS,Iliff l, lr-.Pm.r.i"n

6. used bv therecreation

Yes ParticularsNH-IA

Kohla Ram Gaunng Envlronmental

Mining Block-4,

accidents

opportunitiesfor

will

purposehave

after scenario

to

Areas

)

8

or other tourist, pilgrim areas Unmetalled Road ^.0.21 EastDefence installations None No such area is located within the 15 kn radius ofthe applied

area.Densely populated or built-upafea

Densely populatedor built-up area

DenselyPopulsted ar€a

Populstioo Distance(km)

Dir€ctiotr

Shangrin175t -2.86 NE

Shanker Pora2486 ^4.43 NE

Now Pora ShahAbad

3026 -2.81 NE

Bona Gund 1609 -3.4'l NETareh Gam 655 -1.34 SEPanzt Wan Pora 1487 -1.39 wSransoo ShamPora

'760 -1.74 wLewodra 9',17 ^2.39 wYar Klushi Pora 5102 -3.1 I SW

9 Areas occupied by sensitiveman-made land uses (hospitals,schools, places of wonhip,community facilities)

Yes Sensitive man-made land uses Distance(km)

Directiotr

Palace of WorshipMasjid Umar -2.04 SWMasjid Sharief -2.00 NE

Eideah ^2.t9 SW

GoU. Middle School, Naidpora -3.09 NEArmy Goodwill School -4.00 S

Govemment High School -13.21 NWHospitalSub Hospital, Larkipora -.a aa NEJ AND K Govemmenl Hopital, -2.14 SWWani Hospital -9.59Community CentresCommunity Centre's are available at Murrana distance of- I I .0 km from applied area.

10. Arcas containing important,high quality or scarce resources(ground water resottrces,surface resources, forestry,agricultue, fisheries, tourism,minerals)

Yes Mineral Resources, WaterAgricultural Resouces

Resources: ground water,

ll. Areas already subjected topollutionor environmentaldamage. (those where existinglegal environm€ntal standardsqexceeded)

No The area is not subjected to the pollution or environmentaldamage.

Areas susceptible to nahralhazard which could cause theproject to presentenvironmental problems(earthquakes, subsidence,landslides, erosion, flooding orextseme or adverse climaticgonditions)

No The mine lease area lies in Seismic Zone V which is prone toearthquakes. However there are no built in shuchres withinthe lease area which would get affected by mining. Floods arealso anticipated during monsoon season. However miningoperation shall be concentrated mostly during lean periods.

RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Btock Mining Project, Block4, ANG/SA/04, Area :-6.6'l ha.Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir

(v) Undertaking

I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures areofmy knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any stage, the project will be

give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk an6 "o.for

Gourong ,T7;9YYPrivole ftnilc

9Shrl Ram G6urEng Envlronmental Solutlon M, [td. 0,4 (oordinctr

APPENDIX. I(See psrsgraph - 6)

FORM I

7.

8.

Education

NW

12.

MiningRBM Bed Mineral(River Minor Mineral) B lock AN Areac/sA/04,6 .6 ha.7

strict JammBri streamShankerpora NSandran aldge, Up lah Di u Kashm&Anantnag, lr

APPENDIX. I(See paragrapb - Q

rORM I

I

The projects involving clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, l99l shall submitwith the application a c.R.Z map duly demarcated by one ofthe authorized agencies, showing dreproject activities, w.r.t. c.R.Z (at the stage of roR) and the recommendations ofthe State coastarZone Management Authority (at the stage of EC). Simultaneous action shall also be taken toobtain the requisite clearance under the provisions of the c.R.Z Notification, l99l for theactivities to be located in the CRZ.The projects to be located within l0 km of the Nationar parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,Migratory corridors of wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map dulyauthenticated by chief wildlife warden showing these features vis-a-vis the project location andthe recommendations or comments of the chief wirdrife warden ,'thereon (at the stage of EC).,'All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forests including submission ,,ofapplication for ToR /Environmental clearance, subsequent clarifications, as may be required fromtime to time, participation in the EAC Meeting on behalf of the project proponent shall be madeby the authorized signatory only. The authorized signatory should also submit a document insupport ofhis claim ofbeing an authorized signatory for the specifics project,,.

€+F€

Date:

Place: Shopian (Jammu & Kashmir) Signature of the applicant

(Authorized Signatory)

c i$ t$mfis tnvnonnudIDry,"trKohla Ram l0 GruranS Envlronmeniil Solutlon PSI

Block-4,Projecl

NOTE:

I

3.

Project name Proposed River Bed Mining Project, Block-4 an area of 6.67 ha

Location Bridge, Upstream Sandran Na[ah District Anantnag,Shankerpora

Jammu & Kashmir

GPS Co-Ordinates of Project

A

R

C

F

DE

H

P

I

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KLM

o '05.44', o '29.09"

01"

s.02

Geographical Location:

Pillar330 37',1

330 37',1.05"30 36'55.07"

330 00"33'36'34.40"330 97"330 36',2t.52"330

330 36',29.45"330

330 36',42.67"330 36',

33" 36'54.99"37',00.52"

33'37330 37'13.10"33" 37'l

750 l0'l

l0'55.84"

44.63"

'14.09"

750

750

75'l0

750 |

75', 10'44.12"

75' I

75" I

75" 10'56.20

750 l0'57.99"75" I

75" l0'49.85"

750 l0'35.71"750 l0'

75'10'l

Mine area 6.67 Hect.

Mineable Reserves 3,83,525 tonnes

Production Capacity 7670sTPA (ROM)

Life of Mine -5.0 years.

No. of Working Days 270 days

Estimated project cost 300 Lacs/-

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This is a proposed RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project, proposal for obtaining

Environmental Clearance of the area for RBM (River Bed Mineral), Block-4, ANG/SA/o4 an area of 6.67

ha; targeted Production capacity- 76705 TPA Shankerpora Bridge, upsteam Sandran Nallatr DistrictAnantnag, Jammu & Kashmir in favor of Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Kohla Ram, R/o- Raipur Satwari, Jammu

& Kashmir' The total mine area is 6.67 ha. Letter of Intent has been issued in favor of Shri Kimat Lal S/o

Shri Kohla Ram, R/o- Raipur Satwari, Jammu & Kashmir by Directorate of Geology & Mining,Government of Jammu & Kashmir under Rule 55 (9) of Prevention of the Jammu & Kashmir MinorMineral Concession Storage, transportation Of Minerals & Illegal Mining Rules, 2016 vide letter no.

687 T]I{:CCTDGMIB-4| Antl20l32&*92 dated: 3tt07 D020.

Mining Plan with Progtessive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by Deputy Director (C), (Member

Secretary), Mining Plan Approval Committee, Geology & Mining Departnent, J &K vide letter No.: 7-

MPA/DGI\{/AI\G 1540-44 dated 02tttt20}0.

[or tnvrronmenhlKohla Ram, ll

Power

flA

Mining operation will be carried out in day time only. Therefore, no

Particulars

Name of the Project River Bed Mining hoject

Name of the Applicant Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Kohla Ram

L,ocation of the project NallahSandranBridge,Shankerpora District &JammuUpsteam Anantnag,

Proposed Production 7670s TPA (ROM)

Ior

electricity is required.

and Lowest ElevationHighestupper Karewas & Alluvial plains. The

highest contour in the lease area is l7l4 mRL and the lowest contour is 16g6

mRL. General slope of tle area is towards north east.

The mine area is almost flat with

Land use

Aqantnag Sandran 6.67

Nearest habitation/ town Shankerpora at a distance of -0.20 km towards NE direction from mineboundary

Nearest Airport Sheikh ul Alam Airport, Srinagar at -55.0 km towards NW direction from

DistanceNH.IA 4 West

Nearest Highway

ô I EastNearest Railway Station

SW direction from mine boundary.

Qazigund Railway Station /Railway line at a distance of -2.50 Km towards

Power supply PHED

Nearest Telephone Qazigund at a distance of -2.50 Km towards SW direction from mineboundary

Nearest Dispensary and Govt. Hospital Govt. Hospital are available

distance of -2.50 Km towards SW direction from mine boundary

Nearest Dispensary and at Qazigund at a

Educational facility Sugan boundaryat a ofdistance kn^4.80 SEtowards direction from mrneWater dernand and supply 3.0 KLD, Source-Nearby village through water tankers.Nearest tourist places None within the study area.

Archeolo gical Features None within the study area.

Ecological sensitive zones one within the study area.N,

Forest Area @eserve

Forest/Wildlife Sanctuary/National

Parks etc.)

Forestfrotected None within the study area.

earest streams/ rivers/ water bodies

(from mine boundary)

N Sandran Nallah lies on location.

Seismic zone Seismic zone - V.

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT / BACKGROT'IID INT'ORIVIATION

2.1

RBM (River Bed Mineral), Block-4, ANG/SA/04 an area of 6.67 ha; wittr production capacity- 76705

TPA Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallatr Distict Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir in favor ofShri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Kohla Ram.

Identification ofthe project and project proponent

Shri Kohla Ram.

tlA(ordimta

li:t

District Tehsil Area (ha)

mine boundary.

Particulars Direction

Unmetalled Road

l

Ar€a 6.67 hect.

Status oflhe proponent Individual

2.2 Brief Description of nature of the project

r' Application for Mining area has been granted for River Bed mining project, proposal for obtaining

Environmental Clearance of mine area for River Bed, Block-4 ANG/SA/04 an area of 6.67 ha;

Shankerpora Bridge, Upstrearn Sandran Nallah District Ananhag, Jammu & Kashmir.y' Letler of Intent has been issued in favor of Sbri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Kohlr Rrm, Uo. Raipur

Satwari, Jammu & Kashmir by Directorate of Geolory & Mining, Govemment of Jammu & Kashmir

under Rule 55 (9) of Prevention of the Jammu & Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession Storage,

transportation Of Minerals & Illegal Mining Rules, 2016 vide letter no. 687/MCC/DGW&

4l Ant20R285-92 date* 31107D020.

/ Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by Deputy Director (C), (Member

Secretary), Mining Plan Approval Committee, Geolory & Mining Departrnent, J &K vide letter No.: 7-

MPA/DGWAI\IG/5 40-4,4 dated 02lll D020.

Screeninq categon of Proiect:-

As per EIA Notification dated l4th September,2006 & as amended from time to time; the project falls

under S. No.'l' (Mining of Minerals),Project orAcrivity.l(a) - (3)', Category..B2.

Nsture ofthe Project

23

Mining of Sand, Bajri & Boulder is in the mine area of6.61 ha Shanterpora Bridge, Upstream SandranNallah Disrict Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir. Mining will be carried out by manual op€ncast methodwith production Capacity:- 76705 TPA.Need for the project and its importance to tbe CouDtry:The project involves collection of River bed material. This is essential to prevent widening of theriverbed due to the deposition of sediments which if not mined out will cause flooding, damage to theadjoining are4 destruction of life & property. This can be prevented by maintaining the existing width& course of the river. If river bed minerals are not mine4 the widening of river bed will result inexcessive erosion; causing fi.rrther damage to flor4 agricultural land and settlements situated in closeproximity. In addition to this the production of minerals will benefit the state in the form of Royalty;the project will generate direct & indirect employment, oppommity for ttre people in near by village.Also, the mine management will initiate vfiious socio-economic development in near by village fromtime to time improve tle socio-economic status in the areaDemands-SupplyDemand ofsand, bajri Boulder will be fulfrlled by this project in the local nearby market.Imports vs. Indigenous ProductionThere will be no import for the project. There will be indigenous inputs in the entirc mining activity.Erport PossibilityThe mining activity is not prospecting exports.Domestic/Erport MarketsLessee would like to sale out the mineral in domestic market as per requirement. No export isproposed.

€nt Generatiotr (Dircct or Ind

lor Gourong lnvronmenlol

Area of Mine area(Hectare)

CategoryofProject

RequirementofEIA /EMP

R€quiremeBtofPublicHearing

Requirement Of EC

Who canprepsreEIA,/ EMP

Authorityloappraise/grant EC

Individual area : morethan 5.0 hectare

'Bl' Fonn -I, PFR andApproved MinePlan

Yes Yes hojecthoponent

Shri

Em

Kohla Ram.

irect)

l3la

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

SETAA/SEAC

{

The mining project will generate direct & indirect employment. About 16 people will get directemploynant, and some persons will also be affected indirectly and employed with allied and relatedindustries, such as transportation, maintenance, etc.

3.0 PROJECTDESCRIPTION3.1 Type ofProject incruding interrinked and interdependent projects:

The project is mining unit of River Bed mining project with production capacity:- 76705 TpAShankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Natlah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir.No Interlinked or lnterdependent project.

3.2 LocationThe mining area is located at minor mineral Block- 4 Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream SandranNallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir.

Shri Kohla Ram.

t.t I

h,grurs11{rlirqmlss

LocrfionMrpuArlfiIllltrcall

fims Slo $ri XmSau&m lw SnmUpma (Upottm)

Blor&lfo, tAns -6.67Hm.Tdsil=DouuDiltist*

for Gourong tmronmenhl

Shri Ram.

Figure:l location map

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Group Formation Lithology AgeQuatemary Unconsolidated clay,

slit,sand and pebbleHolocene

Karewn Naugam Sand, clay, Marl,conglomerate and loess

sediments

Pliocene to pleistocene

Hirpur CIay intercalated withsilt, sand, conglomerate

and lignitoTriassic limestone Limestome, shale,

siliceous limestone, sandstone, quartzite

Triassic

Pir panjal Panjal volcanic Light and dark coloramygdaloidal andesitic to

basaltic lava flow

Early Permian

Fanestella Shale Quartz arenite withlenticular conglomerate,

Shale and siltstone

CarboniferousLidder

SyringothyrisLimestone

Limestone, Sandstone,Shale

Aishmuqam Formation Quartz arenite, siltstoneand shale

DevonianGugaldar

Muth Formation Orthhoquartzite withoccasionallenticular bands andconglomgrate

tof 0$toig litlLal

x

TOPOSHEET NO. WITH LATITI]DE AND LONGITTJDEGeographical Locationr

Pillar Latitude(N) Longitude(E)330 37',t6.57' 75" l0'14.49"

B 330 37'05.44" 75. t0'29.09"C 330 37'1.05" 7 5. t0'36.32"D 7 5" t0'44.12"E 75. l0'46.55"F 330 36',34.40" 75" l0'57.88"G 33" 36'26.97' 75. l0'58.01"H 330 36',2tj2 750 l0'56.20"I 330 36'2t.33" 750 l0'55.02"I 33.36',28.45" 750 t0'56.20"K 33" 36'34.40" 75" l0'55.84"L 33" 36'42.67' 75' l0'49.8s"M 750 l0'44.63"N 330 36'54.98" 'l 50 t0'42.65"o 33" 37'00.52" 75'l0'35.71"P 33" 37'07.' " 't 5. t0'24.39"o 330 37',13.r0" 750 l0'1E.55"R 33" 37',15.85" 750 l0'14.09"

The mine area is aLnost flat land characterized with upper Karewas & Alluvial plains. The highestcontour in the lease area is l7l4 mRL and the lowest contour is 16g6 mRL. The general slope ofthearea is towards North East.Resional seoloqv ofthe srea:-District Anantnag forms the south-eastem part of Kashmir basin wherein palaeomic to euatemaryrocks ofdivine origin are exposed. The main Geological Formations constituting the bed rock an6 thesrmounding motmtains include the Gugaldar, Lidder, pir panjal and vihi Group covered by euintenaryKarewas and Alluvium deposits. A generalized regional statigraphic sequence of the district is givenbelow

Lioteo

1Kohla Ram. l6

tlA(oddMu

33" 36'55.0733" 36',49.00"

33" 36'48.52"

Marhaum Purple siltstone and slatequartzite, arenite, shale,calcarenite , dolomite andconglomerate

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Local Geoloqv:-The applied area falls in the fluvial bed of nalla sandran represented by the euatemary sedimentsbounded by Upper Karewas. Upper Karewas mainly comprised yellow silt, grey clay, calcarieouslayers and sand with conglomerate in the lower part and continental loess and reworked loess in theupper Part. This formation is disposed horizontally and is reportedly devoid of fossils or presence oflignite. Nalla sandrar along with its ributaries are involved in weathering of catchment lithologies andfurally transPort and deposit its sediment load in the form of boulder and bajri at convenient locationslike meander etc. The deposits represent recent geological formation and contain several meterthickness of sedimenls ofbasalt, limestone, quartzite with fure nature of san4 silt and clay.Details of Alt€rnste site considered rnd the Bssis of Selecting the proposed site, particularlythe Environmental Consideratiotrs Gone Into Should Be Htghlighted:Mining is site specific project and limited to mineralized area.

Size/Magnitude of Operation:It is proposed to produce Mining of Sand, Bajri & Boulder is in the mine area of 6.67 ha. ShanlerporaBridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah District Ananhag, Jammu & Kashmir. Mining will be carried out bymanual Opencast method with production Capacity: - 76705 TpA.Project Description with process detailsProposed Method of mining for mineral saldstone:

Mining will be done manual open cast m€thod.

RBM will be scrapped manually with conventional hand tools. Mining depth will be restricted up to 2.5meter. The height of bench shall be kept 2.5 m with face slope 18 degree & over all pit slope shall bemaintained less than 16 degree.

Mining shall be canied out without adoption of drilling & btasting.

The working period for mining will be restricted to 270 days (nine) months & during three months ofrainy season, no mining shall be undertaken.

The mining operation in the lease area witl be confured day light hours from 7 a.m to 5 pm. Due toscarcity ofworkers its is proposed that 30 % oftotal RBM production shall be achieved manually whilebalance 70 % RBM production shall be achieved by machinery. It is proposed that light excavation willbe used for digging & loading of mineral in tippers. ultimate depth ofpit will be 2.5 me from surface.Ground Water TableThere will be no leaching of surface contaminants to the groundwater as the mining activity is proposedaboye the water table. Further the mining operation are planned not to distub the gradient, quality andcourse ofthe nalla.

Availsbility of water its source, energy/power requirement rDd sourceTotal water requirement in the mine will be about 3.0 KLD for drinking, spraying and sanitation. waterwill be available through water tankers from nearby village. Detail of water requirement in KLD isgiven below:

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2. Drinking - 0.53. Green belt - 0.5Total - 3.00 KLDResource optimization/Recycling and Reuse Envisaged In the project, If any, shourd Be BrieflyOutlet:

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4.0 SITE ANALYSISThe mine area is of mineral Sand, Bajri & Boulders is used in infrastructural real estate. The selected

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Connectivity:Connectivity details from Project Site are given Form-I.Land form, land use and land ownershipRBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project, Block-4 an area of 6.67 ha.

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4.3 Topography:The mine area is almost flat land characterized with upper Karewas & Alluvial Plains. The highest

contour in 0re lease area is l?14 mRL and the lowest contour is 1686 mRL. The general slope ofthearea is towards North East.

Existitrg Land use PetternThere is no village or hutrnents within the mine area.

Existitrg ItrfrsstructureThis is a proposed RBM Minor Mineral mining project therefore there is no existing intastuctur€

facility is available in the area but in the first five yean as per the approved mining plan for effective

and proper working of the mine, it has been proposed to consfiuct and provide temporary site services

like office, first aid, rest shelter, urinals etc. as per the statutory requirements. Water will be available

through water tankers from nearby village.

Soil / rock classificationNo significant top soil is observed in mining site. The Project is located on the fold plain of upper

Karewas & Alluvial Plains. However, the soil found in the vicinity of study area includes alluvial soil

& upper Karewa consisting of sanq Clay, marl, Conglomerate and loss sediments.

CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES

The climate of the district is classified as sub-humid to sub-hopical type of climate. The summer

season starts from April and lasts till June is followed by southwest Monsoon that has maximum

rainfall of the year spread over the months of July, August and September. The post monsoon season

(October and November) also experiences some rainfall and is followed by winter season (December-

February). The nearest meteorological observatory is located in Water Management and Research

Centre (SKUAST) at Pounichak and taken as representatiYe ofthe study area'

The sub humid to sub-topical district receives normal annual rainfall of 1246 mm. June is the hottest

month of the year with mean daily temperature ranging between 24.90C and 41.70C and reached up !o

470C. January is the coldest month and temperature comes as low as 4.0oC. Most of the rainfall is

received through the southwest monsoon which lasts from the last week of June to end of September.

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SOCIAL II{FRASTRUCTI,RE> The infrastructure like, toilets, first aid stations etc will be made available at mine site

> The nearest village is Sandran, heal0r & educational facilities (in the form of primary and secondary

schools) are available at Sandran.

) Medical facilities, Primary Health Cenhe are there in the area, imparting services, for advance medical

facilities at Village : Sandran. In each village one health worker has been appointed by the Govt. to

provide primary health facilities.

) Village people are availing drinking water facilities generally from the hand pump, open well and tube

we[ & PHED supply. The water supply is also supplied through tanker in few villages. During summer

scarcity ofwater has been noticed.

> Communication services like post oflice ard telephones are available in the nearby village. Some ofthevillagen are having mobile phones.

> An occupational health unit will be organized and the proposed measures will be adopted:

. Pre & Periodical Medical Checkup program for all the workers.o Compulsory medical checkup program and first-aid box with necessary equipment will be

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o Training for worken regarding occupational hazards.

o Safety equipment i.e. dusts mask, safety shoes, gloves etc.

PLANNING BRIEFPlsnning Concept:It is a mining project of River Bed Material. The mining operation will be done by Manual Opencastmethod of mining will be adopted and tsansportation of mineral shall be done through road by trucks.Population ProjectionMan power requirement for mining is estimated to be 12 Nos. Most of the employees will be recruited

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Mining will be done in a single bench of 2.5 mtere along the profrle of the nallah. The area soexcavated will be get filled up due to sediment inno* tu.iri po.t.elting season. plantation wilt alsobecanied alon8 the river banks. mis wirr st enlien ur.l"l. u-1" e *ntror dust emission from the5.4 Assessm€nt of Infrastructure Demsnd

All basic infrastruchres are avsilrhto 4r hino.ir- ^_r ^_in the mine *"" *",", ;:,1;:':li:,:ifffi["*:1i:il:lT.#1.]ff .in#m#:ffiTworkers will be from nearby villages so ," ,";;;;;; at mine site will be required. Medicalfacilities will be provided to the employees.5.5 Facititiesprovided:The basic infrastsuchres will be made available in the miry,I.":r*,fij*",*.,-- *,.,.,,, be avairabre through ;;;;T_T:;* iffi; lll#. ffil,"lrXllHealth and safety srr,"r'''"u*"

to no accommodation is proposed at mine Jn *nr t" *qrj"i.During the opencast working, and allied activities, all the precautionary measures shall be taken intoaccount as per MMR I 96 I and MCDR 20 I 7 for safety and security.

. Following Safety & security measures will b" *fo;;;) Moving front of the m-ine shall hav, nrnp.raoleJrr.) permanent fencing wi, be provided ,rh.;.;;l;;;"ched the ultimate pit limit.! Mine entrance wi,.have.a permanent .h..4;;-;;;r"ord sha, be maintained of all persons/ vehicles entering the mine area.) Round the clockpersons.

security arrangement shall be provided to prevent inadvertent enty of5.5,4 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment

Inspite of folrowing all the precautionary measures and fo,owing alr safety rules, regurations andprocedures' in mining accidents cannot be rured out."rpi"ry. rrr. n".;ect proponent will formurate aDisaster Management Plan with the approval or ocrrai. iorio*ing are the accidents which car takeplace in mechanised opencast mining ani ,"**.r r.o*.j" o. *"n.) Fall of human beings or fall of machin", fio. b:;-"'h;*oui,prnuul .oua..}, Dr:e to drilling / blasting and handling ofexplosives) Fte & Explosion in machinery) Emergenry situation due to social reason such as public uu.est, terrorism etc.Preyentive Messures:> Creating bern on the side of bencheV haul roads ofheight greater than or equal to % tyrc radius.Minimum height of berm sha, u. r.z , .iJ rr"i.'iF]rr,,inir* crearance of I.5 m wi, bemaintained behyeen outer tyre and berm.! Firefighting equipment initre mu.ho".yz wo.trt opl office will be maintained. persons will betrained in the use of fircfighting equipment and mock reheanar will be conducted.D Training of security personnel.D hocedures as laid down in Disaster Management plan to be followed.TroiDing;

Persons will be trained in the following:o Knowledge ofChemicals and use ofprotective equipmento hocedures for reporting emergencies.r Location and use of hrefighting equipmento Knowledge ofalarm system and siren. Evacuationprocedures.. Training in first aid as per Mines Rules 1955

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Other protective equipment 's i.e. goggles, helmet, face shield, hand gloves, safety belts, barricade tape.First Aid box as per the provisions of Mines Rules 1955.6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

7 RETIABILITATION &Since the project site near bank of Shankerpora Bridge, Upsteam Sandran Nallah and there is novillage or hutrnents within the mine area. R&R is not applicable to this project.8. PROJECTSCHEDULE

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This is proposed mine area and application will be filed within the stipulated time to the concemeddepartrnent.

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Estimated project cost with the proposed production is Rs. 3.0 crorer-ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALProject creates direct & indirect employment opportunities within the surrounding region. Unit usesgood faith efforts to employ local people from the nearby villages depending upon the availabilityof skilled & un-skilled man_power surrounding the project site.The proposed mining activity shall have minimum environmental impacts with utnost concem forpreservation of geomorphic & hydrological character of ttre nallatr. The proposed mine will bringeconomical benefit to the state by the way of royalty for mineral and to the local people by way of direct& indirect employment.

The river bed material is in high demand at ttre local market for real estate industy.ln operation phase' the-project would require significant workforce of non-technical and technical

ffi:T:#T;il:: "t highlv education and skilled experience resurt in increase of literacy in the

Lr addition, the proposed expansion ofproject shail enhance the prospects ofemployment.Assessment of the potentiai socioeconomic benefits during miningfocused primarily on work force requirements, acquisition of supplies, and the temporary increaseddemand for services related to the mining project like food, housing, communications, lawenforcement' medical care, local transportation etc. Due to these, additional revenue to local

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Thus' mining activities provide numerous new, although temporary, work opportunities for bothskilled & unsk,red labor, as we, as contribute significaniry to ttre tocat'economy.Additional government revenue expected from royalty, taxes, duties and other fees.An added benefit to the proposed project will result in considerable growth of stimulating the;:iffi:lf:.Tffiffi'S activities i' tr'' ,i",.. Smalr and medium scare industries may be turther

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') Residential Area Not ApplicableJ Connectivity Details given in Form-I4 Water .0J Source:KLD, nearby village waterthrough tanker,5 Power Management N.A.6 Waste Water Domestic and office eflluent heated in individual

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l. INTRODUCTION

The environmental management plan consists of a set of impact mitigation, management, monitoring

waste minimization and mitigative measures to be taken during implementation and operation of the

proj€ct to eliminate adverse environmental impacts or to reduce them to the acceptable levels. The

present envhonmental management plan addresses, the components of envirooment, which are likely to

be affected during the proposed mining activity. Environmental management plan details the

envtonm€ntal quality contol measures which are proposed for this project to achieve the production of

76705 TPA of Nver Bed Material by complying with the stipulated standard limit specified by state

pollution control board and CPCB'

The aims of EMP sre:

) Overall conservation of environment.

) Minimization of waste generation and pollution.

) Judicious use ofnatural resources, minerals and water.

D Safety, welfare and good health ofthe work force and populace.

) Ensure effective operation ofall control measures.

) Vigilance against probable disasten and accidents'

) Monitoring of cumulative and long-term impacts'

Environment Management Plan, which is to be implemented in the Project has detailed under the

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> Air Environment

> Water Environment

) Noise Environment

> Solid waste Management

) BiologicalEnvironmentincludingplantationdeYelopment

> Implementation of EMP and monitoring programme

The proposed project is RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project, Block-4 an

arca of 6.67 ha., ; Production capacity- 76705 T?A (ROM) Shankerpora Bridge, Upsteam Sandran

Nallah District Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir in favor of Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Kohla Ram..

It has been proposed to collect average production 76705 TPA ofriver bed mineral through open cast

manual method.

ii. LAND UsE PATTERN

Land degradation is one of the major adverse impacts of opencast mining activities related to mining

and any effort to contol adyerse impacts would be incomplete without appropriate land reclamation

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iii. AIR ENVIRONMENT

In order to minimize impacts of mining on air and to maintain it within the pres*ibed limits ofCPCB/SPCB, an Environment Maa, environmentar an...","r,.", ,,:r:T;;1':,ff1:: :rr:Tared.-rhis

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During the course of mining no toxic substances are released into the atsnosphere as such there seemsto be no potential threat to healtJr ofhuman beings.The individuar operations which will generate particurate Matter are excavation, loading, unloading,transportation etc' The generar air porutants, in case ofmining operation incrudes dus! smoke, SurphurDioxide, Nitrous Oxide etc.

In mining activities, the only source ofgaseous emission is from the engines of vehicles. The reasonsmay be quality of fuel, improper operation of the engine, etc. proper maintenance of engines willimprove combustion process and brings reduction in polrution. The fugitive dust generation duringmining and transportation requires some mitigation.Measures to prevent genoation & dispersal of dust particles that are normalry generated during various

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Although the mining is proposed to be within a depth up to 3.0 meters, no lftely impacts areanticipated' However, improper mining may cause impacts on the flow of river to a danger lever.Moreover; continued improper sand mining may result in the formation of pits of different dimensionswhich shall affect local topography.

Mitigation Measure:-

r' Extraction will be carried out in a maflrer so that water flodcourse will not be obstructed./ safery zones or buffer area shalr be created from the nallah banks to avoid inshbility anderosion of nallah embankments.

r' since the project is mainry for sand excavation (soir deficient), no loss oftop soil is involved.r' The sand mining wi, be performed after setting the nick to avoid the breach of nallahRambiara-

r' Leftover materials offoreign origin like polythene hag, jute bag and useless articles will not beallowed to litter, and ne ill managed dumping will be allowed for filling the pits/packers.y' Leftover materials of foreign origin like polytlrene hag, jute bag and useless articles will not beallowed to lifter, and ne ill managed dumping will be allowed for filling the pitVpackets.r' Mining depth will not exceed beyond the agreed height.

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mining operations when become airbome lead to increases in PMro level in the arnbient air. Another

source of dust generation is the Fansport of material by vehicle. Dust suppression by water spraying is

adopted on the roads. Maintenance of transported vehicles and maintenance of kachha road on regular

basis will be done.

) Regular water spraying on haulage roads dudng transportation of mineral Plantation will be

carried out on approach roads & nearby vicinity of mining area.

) To control the emissions regular preventive maintenances of equipment's will be done to adopt

corrective actions wherever needed.

> It will be ensured that all transportation vehicles will carry a valid PUC certificate.

F Dust mask will be provided to the worken.

) The dumper will be covered while moving the material and care will be taken so that loading will

be done without spillage ofmaterial during the movement.

NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The noise level monitoring carried out in the area has indicated that the present noise levels in mine site

are generally within limits. The deployments of vehicles for transport and other auxiliary operations

have increased the noise level but are naturally attenuated within applied lease area itself.

Anticipated Impacts:

As far as noise pollution is concemed, semi-mechanized sand mining contribute to noise pollution.

Noise will be generated from vehicular movement. Noise level in the working environment is

compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board as adopt€d and enforced by

the Govt. oflndia tlrough Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.

MEASI'RES TO CONTROL POLLUTION DUE TO THE NOISE

The following control measures will be taken to keep the ambient noise levels well within limits:

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) Proper maintenance ofall machines will be carried out which help in reducing generation ofnoise

during operations.

) No other equipment's accept the transportation vehicles as tractor solley is allowed.

) Noise generated by these equipment's is intermittent and does not cause much adverse impact.

) Periodical monitoring ofnoise will be done to adopt corrective actions wherever needed.

) Plantation will be taken up along the approach roads and nearby mining area. The plantation

minimizes propagation of noise and also arrests dust.

! No drilling and blasting involved in this project.

v. WATERMANAGEMENT

Anticipated Lnpacts :-

River Bed material from within or near a Nallah Rambiara has a direct impact on the physio

chemical habitat characteristics. These characteristics include in stream roughness ailnents, depth

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' The detrimental effects' ifany, to biota resulting from bed material mining are caused by followingI' Alteration of flow pattems resulting from modification tbe nallah Rumbiara. ii. An excess ofsuspended sediment

II. Damage to riparian vegetation and in_stream habitat.IIL The disturbance activities can also disrupt the ecological diversity in many ways.. Septic tanks and soak pits will be provided for the disposal ofdomestic emuent.. Rainwater in the catchments area of mining pit will be collected in mine sump.(D WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT

No waste water will be generated from the mining activity.Mitigation m€asures:

hoject activity will be carried out in the dry river bed. Hence, the project activities sha, affect thewater environment directly' In the project, it is not proposed to divert or truncate any sheam. Noproposal is envisaged for commerciar pumping either from the river or tupping the ground water.In the lean months, the proposed river mining w l not expose the base flow of trre river and hence,there wi, not be any adverse impact on surface hy&orory. The deposit will be worked from the topsurface up to a maximum depth ofam below ground love and sha, not in any case intersect the groundwater table.

Hence mining will not affect the ground water as well surface water regime. Further mining will becompletely stopped during the monsoon sessions, only season when the river flows, to a ow theexcavatsd area to regain its natural profile.

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There is no toxic element present in lhe mineral which may contaminate the soil.vii. BIOLOGICALEI\MRONMENT

The mining activity wi[ have insignificant effect on the existing flora and fauna in the cordbufferzone' Flora & fauna found in the buffer zone will not get affected because mining activifies will beconlmed to core zone only by manual means.

Mining which teads to the removal of channer substrate, re-suspension of skeambed sediment andstockpiling on the streambed, wilr have ecological impacts. These impacts may have an effect on thedirect loss of stream reserve habitat, disturbances of species attached to sheambed deposits, reducedlight penetration, reduced primary production, and reduced feeding opportunities. River mininggenerates additional traftic, which negatively impairs the environment.Anticipated Impacts:

Excessive and unscientific riverbed mining results in the deshuction of aquatic and riparian habitatthrough large changes in the channel morpholory, Access roads crossing the riparian areas will haveimpact on the sp€cies disturbing the ecosystem. Mining may drive away the wild rife from their habitat,and signihcantly affect wildlife and nearby residents. Diminution of the quality and quantity of habitat

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essential for aquatic and riparian species, Reduction in the yield of agriculture due to deposition of dust

on the leaves, etc. oftbe crops.

Mitigation Measure:-

As the proposed mining will be carried out in a scientific manner, no significant impact is anticipated,

however, the following mitigation measures will be taken to further minimize it:

o No mining will be caried out dudng the monsoon season to minimize impact on aquatic life which

is mainly breeding season for many ofthe species.

o As the mining site has no vegetation, no clearance of vegetation will be done.

. Bank strengthening and stabilization shall be ensured to minimize negative impacts on aquatic

habitats.

r Haul roads will be sprintled with water which would reduce the dust emission, thus avoiding

damage to the crops. Mining will be canied out on the dry part of the lease area to avoid

dishfbarce to the aquatic.

. habitat and movement of fish species.

. No night hour mining will be carried out which may catch the attention ofwildlife.(i) GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

The main aim ofplantation of mine areas is to confiol dust/noise in the are4 and to protect land from

erosion and provide an aesthetic landscape. Keeping the up to the plan period in mine the stage wise

plantation will be done.

> Plantation is an important sink of air pollutants including noise. Green cover in mining area not

only helps in reducing pollution level, but also improves the aesthetic and beneficially inlluence

the microclimate of the surrounding.

> It also athacts the animals to re-colonize the area when the mine is abandoned. However green

belt may be developed \ryith plant species suitable to the area.

) The species, selected for plantation should have rapid growth, evergreen, large crown volume and

smalVpendulous leave with smooth surface. In this mining project plantation will be developed

along the approach roads and vicinity ofthe lease area. Thick plantation will wort as a pollutant

arrestor, reduces floods as well as avoids the situation of erosion of soil during monsoon season.

Proposed green belt will arrest environmental pollution, erosion and upgrade the scenic beauty ofthe area. Planting and sowing operations are followed up with adequate pre plantation cre, which

includes replacement of casualties.

(iD PROTECTION OF PLANTATION SITES

The afforested areas have to be protected from cattre menace, human interference, soil erosion, plantdiseases, etc. check bunds, masonry chutes, protected drains, erc. will be construcled whereverrequired to control and regulate the water flow to prevent soil erosion and washing away of nutrients.Plants will be protected from diseases by the apprication of proper pesticides. Soil workings,manuring etc. will be done whenever necessary. prants wi[ be protected from cattle menace and

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I Plantation of trees wilr be done arong road side and nearty areas such as in schoor, villages, etc toarrest auto-exhaust and noise pollution, and in such a way that there is no direct line ofsight to themine when viewed from a point outside the foliage perimeter.

II' Since tree hunks are normalry devoid of foliage (up to 3 m), it will be appropriate to haveshrubbery in form of such hees to give coverage to trunk portion ofthese trees.

III' Fast gowing tsees with thick pereruriar foliage will be grown, as it wi take many years for treesto grow to rheir full height.

In order to facilitate the proper growth of vegetation, limited measures involving prrparation ofse€dbed with suitable amount of fertilizeB and treatment with mulches will be taken. vegetationcovers in and around the mine workings generally helps in:

. Sabilizing erodible slopes to minimize pollution.

Conhol ofdust.

Enhancement of aesthetic value.. Maximizing evapo_transpiration, which helps minimizing run off.. Reducing noise.

For re-vegetation, the prants and saplings suitable for the existing soils and site condition mayconsider' It is recommended to plant fast growing lo€al plant species, which can adapt to the localclimate.

This has to be done in consultation with local Govemment Horticulturist.For re-vegetation, the plants and saprings suitable for the existing soirs and site condition mayconsider' It is recommended to plant fast growing rocar plant species, which can adapt to the rocalclimate. This has to be done in consultation with local govemment horticulturist.

viii. SOCIO - ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

(D MANACEMENT PLAN FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The envimnmental management plan has been deveroped with a view to bring down the levels ofimpacts as dis€ussed in the last chapter within limits. In areas of impact, measures have to b€ taken toreduce potentially significant adverse impacts and whoe these are beneficial in nature, such impactsare to be enhanced./augmented so that the overa[ adverse impacts are reduced to as low level aspossible.

There will be over all positive effect on social rife on the local peopre, as they will g* job opportunity,transport and medical facilities so the mining activities wilr benefit them directly or indirectly.

I. Production and employment opportunities.

II' Reduction in the migration ofjobless taborers from native place to other distant places.Ir' Interaction of locar people with outsides, and improvement in communication, which will

enhance their present status ofkno\yledge and confidence.

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(ii) EMPLOYMENT

The mining operations will employ about total l0 persons. Preference will be given to the local

population while inducting any manpower. The future mining activity would provide indirect

employment to a large number of local populations in activities like planting and watering of tees for

greenbelt development.

(iiD BUSTNESSPROMOTTON

While offloading the jobs to outside parties' preference will be given to the local people.

ix. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH (OHS)

Occupational safety and health is very closely related to productivi$ and good employer-employee

relationship. The factors of occupational health are mainly dust and land degradation. Safety of

employees during operation and maintenance etc. will be as per Mines rules and regulations.

To avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due to various pollutants, suffrcient measures

relating to safety and health will also be practiced:

o Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water etc.

o All safety measures like use of safety appliances, such as dust masks, helmets, shoes, safety

awareness programs, awards, posters, slogans related to safety etc.

o Training of employees for use of safety appliances and first aid in vocational training center.

o Regular maintenance and testing of all equipment as per manufacturers' guidelines.

o Pre placement and periodical medical examination (PME) of all workers by a Medical Officer.

o First Aid facility is provided at the mine site.

o Close surveillance of the factors rn working environment and work practices which may affect

environment and worker's health.

o Working of mine as per approved mining plan and environmental plans.

Safety of employee during mining operation and maintenance of mining equipment will be taken

care as per MMR 196l & MCDR 1988. To avoid any adverse effect on the health of workers due

to dust, noise sufficient measures have been provided in the mining project.

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Lung disease and respiratory disorderdue to dust exposure

dispersing in the environment.

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Proposed mitigation measures

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> Proyision ofrest shelters for mine workers with amenities like water, toilets etc.drinkingD Provision ofpersonal protection equipments to the worters.D Dust suppression on haul road.

! Firstaid box available near the mining area-

Following measures will be taken for health and safety pupose:_

' Pre-pracement and medical examination will be conducted as per Rule 2g(b) ofrhe Mine Rule, 1g55.

' he-pracement health checkup wi, be made mandatory and periodic hearth checkup wi, be done.r Medical records of such emproyee will be maintained separatety and win be updated as required.o Medical examination ofworkers including chest X_ray ofemployee will be taken.o They will be given vocational training at the regular interval.

' They wi, be provided with personal protective equipment's (ppE) rike hernets, safety shoes, dustmask etc.

o Initial and periodicar medical checkup will be conducted for the employers working in the mine asper the Mine Rule 1955.

' occupational hearth surveirance program wi, be done periodicalry to check any contraction due tothe exposure ofdust.

All the worken will get benefit ofGroup lnsurance Scheme.

PUBLIC ITEALTH & SAFETY

) The most common disease in this region is common cord and cough, malaria, enteric fever liketyphoid.

) In this proposed project impact on the health ofpublic has been assessed and the remedial measuresfor air emissions, noise contol will be taken up in the vi ages.

) Adverse health impact will be due to air pollution, noise pollution etc.) All contror measures for air emissions, noise control will be taken to strictry comply with norms.

Periodical free health camps will be taken up in the villages.(D MEASURES

Tractor will be covered by tarpaulin covers to conhol the air pollution.Catalyze combustion fitted with tractor trolley and silencen to air pollution.All transportation vehicles carry a valid pUC Certificates to noise pollution.Minimum use of homs and speed limit of l0 km,tr in the village area to noise pollution.

xi. AESTHETICEN!.IRONMENT

Ths plantation of a number of various species in the proposed area for prantation w l improve theaesthetic environment over this area.

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The management will ensure availability ofresources essential to implement the corporate environmentpolicy across its all operational and project units. Resources will include human resources,organizational infras'uch,e, technolory and financial resources. Rures and responsibilities will bedefined and documented to facilitate the effective implementation ofthe environment policy.As part of the existing Board structure, audit & compriance reporting team w,l also oversee theenvironmental status inclusive of the conditions prescribed under various environmental consents andclearance as and when obtained from various state and cenfal Golt. authorities, as well as the,corporate norms, standards ard targets that exceed the legal compliance requirements.

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Anticipated risks in the proposed project are mentioned below:

Fall of sides: -

o Overall slopes angles ofbenches will be 45

o No disaster like land slide, flood or inundation or fre is anticipated as the height of

benches shall be maintained at 3 m above water level.

r Unmanageable heights are not created.

Water

o Proper drainage will be maintained to eliminate inundation of working pits during

rains from run-off water.

. Mining operations are not carried below the ground water table; therefore, there will

be no disturbance to ground water quality due to mining activity.

Natural resource conservation: -

o A gtreen belt will be developed so that minimum soil erosion takes place.

o The natural habitats ofthe existing flora and fauna will not be disturbed.

o Use of traditional knowledge in all aspects of conservation;

o Water conservation techniques will be employed.

. Time to time analysis of the soil, water resources etc will be done in analyze negative

impacts of mining activities on the environment.

. To prepare management plans for village landscapes. Villages to be seen as

landscapes of order to the diverse elements such as forests, scrub, grassland,

streams/river, ponds etc. The dynamics ofthe village as an ecosystem to be assessed,

corridors to be devised between major natural landscape elements, so as to facilitate

movement of species.

Fire:-

Sufficient fire extinguishers will be installed at selected locations such as mine offrce,

labour rest shelter etc. Besides, sufficient water hydrants with suflicient length of

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Housekeeping:-

The provision and maintenance of a safe and healthy workprace is the most basicprinciple ofhealth and safety. Dirty and untidy workplaces or warkways contribute toa very large proportion of trip and fall accidents.

provision of well-defined roadways.

In tlle context of surface mining the

and walkways clear of obstruction and regurar cleaning up of spillage wilr greatlyreduce the potential risk for this type ofaccidents.

The Work

The application ofrisk assessment depends upon a fuI understanding of all aspects ofthe job being undertaken. In carrying out a risk assessment in relation to a particulartask the evaluation must incrude a review of the knowledge, experience and hainingofthose persons carrying out the work.

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AI\[D RISK AI\IALYSISThis deal with the hazards associated with various mining works during operation ofthe mine and can happen due to excavation, handling of material, machinerybreakdown electric failures and naturar calamities. It also presents the calculatedfrequencies of occurrence of different accident scenarios for the identified potentialhazard occurrence.

Risk Reducing Measures based on the calculated frequencies and consequences.IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS

TECIINOLOGICAL HAZARDS

Technological hazards may be due to intense noise during excavation4oading,hansportation etc. fire in the excavator, and road mishap.

STRUCTURAL FAILURE

Struch,al failure is associated with the failure of slope, it can be bench fall, slopefailure due to undercutting and fall of machinery and workers due to fall ofbench,/slope, any of the said activity can cause major injury and fatalities.LAITDSLIDES

The rock becomes such situation win the mineral causing cracks and opening in

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machinery. Only remedy to the effect of such situation will dress the loose part.

Beside it, all necessary precaution will be taken as per Reg.l15 (1) of MMR 1961 to

avoid any disaster.

SUBSIDENCEFLOOD

The area devoid ofany perennial water course. The water accumulated in the pit is not

much or cause the disaster.

SCENARIOS CONSIDERED FOR RISK ASSESSMENT

KNOWLEDGE OF WORK

The application of risk assessment depends upon fi,rll understanding of all aspects of

the job being undertaken. ln carrying out a risk assessment in relation to a particular

task, the evaluation must include a review of the knowledge, experience and training

of those persons carrying out the work.

PERSONAL COMPETENCE

It follows that the knowledge, experience and training of personnel involved in work

is critical to evaluate any risk assessment. A knowledgeable, experienced well-trained

and competently supervised workforce will be at a lower risk of accidents occurring

than a poorly trained and badly supervised workforce.

CO-ORDINATION

It is essential that the coordinator ensures that everyone engaged in the work is

capable and understands the role of others and their responsibility for each other.

HEALTHHAZARDS

Health hazards are associated with the dust and noise, it is necessary to quantifr the

key pollutants during surface mining operations that may result into health hazard.

SURFACE FIRE

No surface fire is involved in the mining operation. The forest fne may occur due to

dry leaves and wood in vegetated part and result in a disaster' In the area under

reference, there is no such situation and there is no danger of forest fire. No, oil

grease, canvas or other inflammable material will be stored in mine except in a fire-

proof receptacle.

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LOADING

There w,r be no risk associated with the activity. However, precautions wilr berequired to be taken to remove workers away from the Ioading operations, to avoidany falr of material on persons. Also, the roading operations w,l be supervised by asite supervisor for properly guiding the loading machine operator.PIT SLOPE F{LUREThe sides of the mine benches will be suitabry sloped to avoid bench fa,ure. Thebench height is pranned to be kept 2-3m height with width more than the height ofthebench' The bench sides and edges w,l be regularly inspected for any signs of failure,development ofcracks, etc' Due precautionary measures w,r be adopted to avoid anybench or pit slope failure.

IIEAVY YEIIICLES

Proper care will be taken while loading and transportation of mineral and overburden.Good maintenance and regular testing will be done to avoid any mishap.T{LING AIID DAM FAILUREThere is no tairing dam involved in mining and allied activities. No emergency plan isproposed for quick evacuation and ameliorative me:Bure because there is no need ofas such plan.

TRAT'F'IC MOVEMENT

The mining operation will be of sma, scare and the machinery proposed to be usedfor mining is less in number, therefore there win be no risk of accidents due to thetraffic movement. However, haulage roads will be properly maintained and the speedlimits will be implied on the vehicles plying for mineral transport to avoid accidents.

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There is hardly any risk in mining. However, as a precautionary measure if any

disaster occurs within the mining area, the first aid facility of the mine will

immediately handle the situation and if required victims will be shifted to the primary

health center.

Out Line of Disaster Management Plan

No drilling and blasting is involved, so no risk due to explosive material is

anticipated.

High risk factors such as Earthquakes. Landslide, Subsidence, Flood, Fire etc are not

encountered nor anticipated during proposed period. Also, no local habitant exists as

the working area is far away from the locality.

System of communication

An internal communication system for the department head and to their line of

command should be maintained. Having the telephone nos, and addresses of adjoining

mines, rescue station, police station, Fire service station, local hospital, electricity

supply agency and standing consultative committee members is another essential

aspect.

Consultative committee

A standing consultative commiuee will be formed under the head of Mines manager.

Facilities & Accommodation and facilities for medical aid, rescue room, etc will be

provided.

First Aid & medical facilities

The mine management is having first aid facilities for use in emergency situation. Allcasualties would be registered and will be given frst aid. The mine management will

have proper telephone/wireless set for quick communication with nearest hospitals

where the complicated cases are to be sent.

Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance

In case ofany unforeseen circumstances, if the mining operations are to be suspended

temporary, following action will be initiated:-

Fencing of the pits.

Display of notice at strategic points GAO-ENy Security on red alert for 24 hrs.

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on realizing anything serious happened anywhere in the mine, supervisory staff wilrimmediately inform the nearest mining oflicial & the manager of mines.on receiving information of emergency, shift in-charge will cnsure that alr thematerials and transport system to deal with emergency situation is kept underreadiness. First aid facilities to be kept ready to receive the cases.Under Covid -19 following precautions will be done:_o Temperature of employees will be checked by Thermometer Gun twice a day and

log book for the same will be maintained. V Face protection shields arong withmasks and ppES and along with sanitizer will be provided.

Gloves, masks N-95 and hand sanitizers will be provided.

Social distance will be maintained.

It is ensured by Pp that the updated guidelines of MHA in content of covid -19will be followed during Mining operation at Mining site.

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BRIEF SUMMARY

This is a RBM (River Bed Mineral) Minor Mineral Block Mining Project, Block-4 an area of 6.67 ha.,;

Production capacity- 76705 TPA (ROM) Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah District

Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir in favor of Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Kohla Ram.

The total mine area is 6.67 ha. Letter of Intent has been issued in favor of Shri Kimat Lal S/o Shri Kohla

Ram, R./o- Raipur Satwari, Jammu & Kashmir by Directorate of Geology & Mining, Government of

Jammu & Kashmir under Rule 55 (9) of Prevention of the Jammu & Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession

Storage, transportation Of Minerals & Illegal Mining Rules, 2016 vide letter no. 6ST|MCC|DGM/B-

4l Antl20/3285-92 dated: 31107 /2020.

Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan has been approved by Deputy Director (C), (Member

Secretary), Mining Plan Approval Committee, Geology & Mining Department, J &K vide letterNo.: 7-

MPA/DGIVVANG/540-44 dated 021 ll /2020.

Table : 1 Silent feature of the Project

Project name Proposed River Bed Mining Project, Block-4 an area of 6.67 ha

Location Shankerpora Bridge, Upstream Sandran Nallah District

Anantnagr Jammu & Kashmir

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750 10'24.39"

750 10'44.12"

750 10'35.71"

750 l0'46.55"

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750 l0'55.02"75" 10'56.20'

33" 37',16.57"

330 37' 15.85"

330 37',05.44'

330 37' 13.10"

330 37'1.05"

330 37',07.71"

33" 36',55.07"

330 37',00.52"

33" 36',49.00"

330 36',54.99"

330 36',34.40"

330 36',49.52"

33" 36',26.97"

330 36',42.67"

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33" 36',34.40"

33" 36',21.33"33" 36',28.45"

Mine area 6.67 Hect.

Mineable Reserves 3,83,525 tonnes

Production Capacity 7670s TPA (ROM)

Life of Mine -5.0 years

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Particulars Iletails

Sandran 6.67

N,o. of Working Days 270 days

Estimated project cost 300 Lacs/-

Power Requirement

no electricity is required.

operation llwl beMining carried lnout timeduy Therefore,only

Highest and Lowest Elevation

Plains. The highest contour in the lease area is l7l4 mRL andthe lowest contour is 16g6 mRL. General slope of the area istowards north east.

The mine area is almost flat with upper Karewas & Alluvial

Land use

earest habitation/ townN,Shankerpora at a distance of -0.20 km towards M directionfrom mine boundary

Nearest Airport

direction from mine boundary.

Sheikh ul Alam Airport, Srinagar at -55.0 km towards NW

Particulars Distance DirectionNH-IA 4.s0 West

Nearest Highway

unmetalled Road -0.21 Eastearest Railway StationN

Km towards SW direction from mine

Qazigund Railway Station /Railway line at a distance of -2.50boundary

Power supply PHED.

earest TelephoneN,Qazigund at a distance of -2.50 Km towards SW direction frommine boundary.

Nearest Dispensary and Govt. Hospital

Qazigund at a distance of -2.50 Km towards SW direction frommine boundary.

Nearest Dispensary and Govt. Hospital are available at

Educational facility Sugan at a distance of^{.80 km towards SE direction from mineboundary

Water demand and supply 3.0 KLD, Source-Nearby village through water tankers.Nearest tourist places None within the study area.Archeological Features one within the study area.N,

Ecological sensitive zones within the study area.None

Forest/Wildlife SanctuaryA.[ational parks

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Forest Area (Reserve Forest/Protected None within the study area.

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PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR ErA STUDTES:

Terms ofReference for Environmental Impact Assessment Study are arrived after the scoping

study, which is explained above. core Zone is the proposed project site and the buffer zone is

the 10 km. radius from the edge of the site premises.

1 Scheme for environment attributes:-

o Micro Meteorology: One weather station shall be installed at / near to the project site to

measure wind speed, direction, temperature, rainfall, humidity and cloud cover at an

interval ofhourly basis. Other details like inversion height, stability class shall be taken

from nearby IMD stations.

o Ambient At Monitoring: It shall be monitored at minimum 6 locations for the following

parameters: PMIO, PM2.5, SO2, NOx. Ambient Air euality monitoring shall be canied

out twice a week for 24 hours for one complete season except monsoon as per the

National Ambient Air Quality standards for the above parameters. Location shall be

selected keeping in view the topography of the area and also the upwind, downwind,

crosswind directions along with the sensitive areas to cover various distances from the

core zone. Dust fall shall be also measure in both core as well as buffer zone. Isopleths

shall be generated for predicting the change in ground level concentration and also

predict the concentration levels, distance and direction and highest ground level

concentrations.

o Surface water Monitoring shall be selected for surface water sampling. These samples

shall be analysed for Physicochemical parameters including heavy metals;

r Ground water Monitoring shall be selected for ground water sampling. These samples

shall be analyzed for Physicochemical parameters including heavy metals. Location

shall be selected keeping in view the topography of the area and also the upstream and

downstream directions along with the sensitive areas to cover various distances from the

core zone.

a Soil Analysis shall be selected for soil sampling. These samples shall be analyzed forphysical and chemical parameters.

Noise shall be selected for noise sampling within the plant premises and in the bufferzone. These locations shall be selected based on the high noise.

Tralfic shall be selected for traffic survey base on the high traflic areas in the vicinity ofthe proposed project site and the road routes affected by the project

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o Ecology: Terrestrial and aquatic ecology shall be studied in the buffer zone and available

secondary data shall also be studied.

o socio Economic survey: The survey sha be carried out in the core and buffer zone area

and available secondary data shall also be utilized.

The impacts of the air pollution shall be dealt in the EIA report by conducting micrometeorology study and base line concentration of the concemed pollutants rike pMl0PM2.5, so2, Nox, co. Necessary dispersion modelring exercise shall be carried outknow the impact on the air environment due to the operation of the proposed project.

The solid / hazardous wastes generation from the proposed project shafi have minimalimpact on the environment. However, proper Environmental Management plan for itscollection' Handling, storage and Disposal shall be provided. Standard operatingProcedure for handling ofsolid / hazardous waste and statutory requirement ofgeneration,

storage, handling and transportation shall bc adopted.

Noise study will be carried out in the core / buffer zone. Necessary control measures shall

be explored as a part ofthe Envtonmental Management plan.

Quantifiable impacts shall be assessed on the basis of magnitude, prevalence, frequency

and duration along with non-quantifiable impacts (e.g. aesthetic or recreational value).

The areas, where the project could have significant impact, shall be identified, the baseline

status of these shall be monitored and then the likely changes in these on account ofconstruction and operation of the proposed project shall be predicted.

Impacts shall be predicted by using appropriate methods including mathematical

modeling for air pollution.

Environmental Management plan for mitigation of the environmental impacts shall be

prepared depending on the impact predictions. The Environmental Management plan shall

involve detailed description of the pollution control measures related to the proposed

project, efficiency, conformance to the permissible limits, reliability and efficacy oftheEnvironmental Management Plan. The total expenditure on the environment protection

measures shall be declared and documented. The Environmental Management plan shall

also include the recurring expenditure for the operation and maintenance ofthe pollution

control measures.

Post project monitoring schemes shall include select environmental attributes for

construction, commissioning and operation measures. Monitoring ptan shalt include'the

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9 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management plan shall be finalized and documented as apart of the Environmental Impact assessment Report.

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Mr. KimatS/o Kohla

grant of Mineral Concession;

Whereas, J&K pollution Conhol Board vide their communication No.SPCB/Ncf/60l0Lgll34-37 dated 12.t1.20t9 has

informed ihut no extraction of the minor minerals shall be allowed from the auctioned block unless consented by the J&K PCB

under Water(Prevention & Control of Pollution) Ad., 7974 and Air(Prevention &Control of Pollution) Act, 1981;

Whereas, Administrative Depaftment (I&C) vide communication No. IND/MNG/4812020 dated3l-07-2020 has conveyed the

approval to the acceptance of the highest bid offered by you;

Whereas, S0olo Bid amount to the tune of Rs. 81.65 lacs and 27o Income Tax amount to the tune of Rs. 1.633 lacs has

been deposited by you through Online mode into the official Bank A/C of Member Secretary/District Mineral Officer, Anantnag

having A/c No, 00140500000171 duly recommended by Dy. Commissioner, Anantnag'

Now, therefore in view of the above and as per Rule 55(9) of these Rules, the Letter of Intent (LoI) is hereby issued with the

direCion to Submit Approved Mining Plan, Environmental Clearance besides, deposition of remaining 500/o bid amount &

Consent to Operate within a period of 06 months, enabling this office to grant Mining Lease in your favour for extraction ofminor minerais (River Bed Material) from the above said block. You shall not extract or allow extraction till the Mining Lease

',i under rules ls granted.

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d i sputelreq u tren en t/s ta tu tory(LoD is provisional. This shatl 'd" frrh", subject to obtaining NOCb/ any other thirdclearance under any Law/Rules governing the subiect.

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Copy to:-Industries & Commerce Deptt., Civil Secretariat, Jammu for information1 The Commissioner/SecretarY to Govt.,

2, The Deputy Comm issioner, Anantnag/Cha irman, District Auction Committee for information. This has reference to your

offlce letterThe OSD to

No.DDCA/DGM120-2U101 1 dated 27.06.2020.

Advisor (S) for information of the Honble Advisor.

Director (K), Geology & Mining Deptt., Srinagar for information and n/a'

I/C Websitg GeologY and Mining Department, Jammu for information and

Office(C) Geology and Mining Deptt; Jammu for information and n/a.

Deptt., Ananhag for information &n/a. atu\ Itnitef,

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Subject: Approv;;l of Ltralt Mining Plan fol'lntincr ldineral Block-4,, /r,NG/SA/94Shanke'rpora Eridge Upstream Sandran Nallah, Districr. Anantnagcoverir,g an area of 6.67 Hectarcs.

The Jammu and Kashmir klinorand Prevention of Illegal Mining

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you for Minor MineralSandran Nallah, District

Anantnag covering an area of 6,6conditions:

General conditions:1, That Mining lllarr with Progressive Mine Closure Plan does not in any way imply

the approval of GovU in terms of any other provisions of the Mines & Minerals(Development & Regulation) Act 1957 and Rules made there under including "ffieJammu and Kashntir Minor Mineral Conce.ssion Storage, Transportation of Mineralsand Prevention of ll/egal Mining Rules 2A16' and shall not be in contravention toany other Act/Rule including that of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution)Ad, t974, Air (Prevention and Control of pollution) Ad, 1981, Forest(Conservation) Act 1980, Environment Protection Act 1986, Jammu and KashmirWater Resources (Regulation and Managcment) Act 2010, J&K State Fisheries Act,1960 and the rules made therEunder. r

2. That the approval to the Mining Plan witlr Progressive Mine Closure Plan shall bewithout prejudice to:-

c) Any other law applicabte to the mi're/area from time to time whether madeby the Central or UT Govt. or any r:ther Competent Authority.

d) Any order or ciirection by any courr of law within the Jurisdiction.3, The extraction of Mirror Minerals/RBlt1 shal' be strictly in accordance with Sand and

River Bed Mining Guidelines issued by Mir istry of Environment, Forest and ClimateChange,

Specific conditions:1. The approval sirall be subject to the fulfilnrent of other requisite for:.nalities laid

down in the Letter oi Intent (LOI) includirr 1 submission of NOC's from Depa(mentof Fisheries.

.i1. The estimation cf re:,ervi:s of fvlipg1 ;'i; ,i' iirrdiceted in document rs ierilative as0f i'''li't(:i ,,: i;i') r., l.i rt? gfZ;'ri. i1 ;;t:;i;i ('r:,;:':SSiOn Shall bg S, i,j;it tr' the

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4. That the a;:proval to the Mining methodology shall also be subject to the approval ofSEIAA while considering the Envirbnmental Clearance for the Project Proponent.

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. Mining Plan being a technical document wherein methods and procedure ofscienUfic mining/extraction of minerals is prescribed only and lts approval does notin any way confirm the right on grant of mineral concession /extraction rights to theparty unless such mineral concession i.e. Mining lease is granted under theprovisions of Rules goveming the subject.

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ANANTNAG, JAMMU & KASHMTR UT.

(Area 6.67 Hectares)

(Submitted under Rule 26 (2) of Jammu & Kashmir Minor Mineral Concession,Storage, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of lllegat Mining Rules, 2016 and

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTORY NOTE:

Mr. Kimat Lal R/o: Raipur Satwari, District Jarnmu emerged as a successfulbidder in e-auction in respect of Minor Mineral Block no, 04 i.e,, ANG/SA/o4Shankerpora Bridge, Sandran Nalla, Upstream, Tehsil Dooru and District Anantnagfor which the auction was conducted by District Auction Committee under theChairmanship of Dy. Commissioner, Anantnag on 20.06.2020. SubsequengyDirectorate of Geology & Mining, J&K Govt. issued Lefler of lntent to the projectproponent vide letter no. 687/MCC/DGM/B41AnV2O132AS-92 dated: 31,07.2020with the direction to submit the approved Mining plan, Environmental clearance andcnnsent to operate from the competent authorities for grant of mining rights in

rcspec't of the auctioned block (Annerure 1).

The applicant is involved in the construction business for the last many years.

The applicant can invest necessary funds for the scientific and systematicdevelopment of mine including land rejuvenation and progressive reclamationprogramrne and other measures necessary to protect the quality of the environmentand human health etc,

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Nalla boulder, nalla bajri and sand represent essential raw materials for the

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activity in Kashmir region. With an increase in urbanization and progressive

developmental infrastructures, the demand for the construction material has

increased exponentially and as such has put immense pressure on the extraction of

river bed material.

The extraction of minor mineral from river bodies has to be regulated and

carried out with adoption of required environmental safeguards to avoid degradation

of river habitat. Accordingly preparation of Mining plans for minor minerals as well

has become mandatory and a statutory requirement for the systematic and scientific

mining with environmental concerns. The project operation wiil bridge the gap

between demand and supply of minor mineral for the construction industry; besides

will generate direct and indirect employment to the local peopte, thus improving the

socio-economic profile of the area. The production of river bed material will benefit

the state exchequer in the form of mineral royatty and other taxes, Further,

sustainable mining activities in the river bed shall improve the aquatic tife and reduce

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Area (hectares) 6.67 ha

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Road & Railways: The lease Area is situated near village Shankerpora Tehsit

Dooru and District Annatnag, approachable through Anantnag Doru road

conneded via Shankerpora Link Road. The lease area is about 13 km from

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Srinagar Airport approachable through NH-A and other

roads at a distrance of 66 kms from the lease area.

Drinklng water: PHE supply and springs are the main source for drinking

water in nearby areag.

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4.12 PHYSIOGRAPHY & DRAINAGE;

The River Mine project lies in the south western part of the District Anantnag

and is covered in Surwey of lndia Degree sheet no. 43 O/2" The physiography of the

area is represented by the almost flat land characterized with Upper lGrewa and

Alluvial plains. General slope of the area is towards north east. The highest contour

in the lease area is 1714 mRL and the lowest contour is 1686 mRL. Sandran nalla is

one of the sources of the River Jhelum and rises in the Pir Panjal Mountains in the

neighborhood of Kaukut Gali (3s16 m) and Nandmarg Gali (36ss m) in the

southeastern extremity of the Kashmir valley. lt flows in a northwesterly direction

through Shahabad. The dominant drainage pattem of this catchment is dendritic.

The total catchment area of Sandran nalla in the district Anantnag is about 202 Sq.

kms with a total flow length of 45 kms. Nalla Sandran due to its significant basin area

and discharge weathers the country rocks, transports and deposits the sedirnents as

river bed material and represents the modest sour@ of minor mineral of the district

in the form of boulders and bajri. (Plate 3).

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The allotted area was previously worked by some local extractors on short

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Based on availability of mineral and feasibility for mining, the department of Geotogy

and Mining has surveyed and mapped the area and prepared the minor mineral

block with maximum permissible extraction limit of 3 mtrs depth and was proposed

for e-auction and formal grant of mineral concession. $o there is no need of further

prospecting in this area. There is no over burden on the river bed materiat and the

depth of mineable river bed material can be safely considered upto 2.5 m b.g.l" The

quantum of river bed material available in the area doesn't warrant any sod of

exploration except that the intermixed sand, silt and clay if any encountered during

excavation needs to be segregated for different uses and as such no need of future

exploration is proposed.

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For estimating the reserve of river bed material, the following parameters are

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a. The reserves are calculated on the basis of established width, thickness

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The river bed deposit comprises of boulder, bajri and sand and as such

the average bulk density is assumed as 2.3 for calculation of the tonnage-

The reserves of river bed material caleulated by volumetric method and

details of UNFC classification are mentioned below:

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5.1; METHODOLOGY OF MINING:

The proposed mlning will be carried out by open cast serni-mechanized

method. The river bed material (RBM) excavated will be removed by light weight

excavators and directly loaded in tippers from the place of excavation to the rninerat

processing units or construction sites, Following geo-scientiflc rnethods are

proposed to carry out during the mining operations.

{. Mining will be restricted to the lease area up to a maximum depth of 2.5

rn from the surface as per the provision of Jammu & Kashrnir Minor

Mineral Concession, Storage, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention

of lllegal Mining Rules, 2016,

* No offset barrier of 7.5 m has been left from the lease boundary as the

blocks have been carved out in the middle portion of the nalla leaving

about 20-25 meters buffer zone between nalla and the river banks.

However, the pit slope shall be maintained below 45'.

'!. Proper benching of 2,5 m height will be maintained in the river bed

parallel to the banks of the nalla. Mining shall be carried out in a single

bench ol 2,5 m height divided into 5 sub blocks, on€ sub- block to be

excavated each year, extracted block as such left for subsequent

replenishment.

The natural gradient of the river bed will be maintained during the course

of mining. Mining activities will be carried out in such a fashion so that

there is no obstruction to the movement of water flow,

a The mining shall be done during daytime only to avoid any environmental

pollution and accidental hazards. working will be carried out for 210

working days in a calendar year.

€' Systern of working in the lease will be as per the provisions of Mines Act

1952 and Metatliferous Mines Regulations; 1961.

* Haul roads will be properly maintained and sprayed by water for

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space will be needed for soilstacking yard orwaste dumps.

* 12 employments will be required/engaged for the proposed project"

* Personal protection equipments like safety helmet, safety shoes, safety

goggles, dust respirators etc, will bo provided to the labors as per the

mining regulations,

* The rnaximum extraction of the mineral is planned in the lean dischargeperiod of the water body.

+ The river bed rnaterial so excavated shall be transported by trucks

through approach roads which finally merge with tar roads for final

destinations.

+ safety zones with respect to bridge, hydraulic points and or/embankment

as prescribed by the Department of Geology and Mining shoutd be

strictly adhered to.

Mining operations in the river mine block will be in accordance with all

other provisions applicable as per Mines Act, 1952, Metalliferous Mines

Regulations; 1961, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regutation)

Act, 1957, sustainable sand Mining Management Guidelines 2016,

Jammu & Kashmir Minor Mineral concession, storage, Transportation ofMinerals and Prevention of lllegal Mining Rutes, 2016, Jammu and

Kashmir water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act, 2010Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 and Environment (protection) Act, 19g6,

wld Life (Protection) Act, 1972, water (prevention and control ofPollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and control of pollution) Act,

1981 and any other applicable law.

5.2 PROPOSED RATE OF PRODUCTION AND LIFE OF MINE:

The mineable leage arsa is divided into five blocks A, B, c, D and E fur thepurpose of Mining, one suF block to be excavated each year. On an average 76,705

metric annum of nalla material is proposed to be

of nalla Sandran. Considering 210

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Production per day =76,7051270 = 284.09 MTlday

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Bulk density of Mineral = 2.3

Volume to be broken per day = production per day/bulk density of the mineral

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Area to be broken per day =votume/bench height = 49,40 m2

The year wise minlng & development framework in the mine area is illustrated

in table 3. (Plate 5A-5E). It is presumed that the mineral will ba replenished every

year during the rainy season or post melting season, although highly dependent

upon the precipitation received in the river basin area. With static natural

replenishment, the reserves shall be sufficient for 5 years (lease period) in river bed

at the proposed rate of production.

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The present lease area is a river bed deposit and mined out area shsll be

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The present mining project represents sub surface minor rnineral exploitatim

in the form of replenhhable fluvial deposits of nalla Sandran without the involvement

of any drilling, blasting and use of chemicat. Further water shall ba drained along

river flow. As such area does not require any specific mine drainage pattern.

CHAPTER E: STACKING OF NfiNERAL REJECTS AND DISPOSAL oF wAsTEs

CHAPTER 9: USE OF MINERAL:

The river bed matarial (boulder, bajri & sand) are of good quality and will be

used in construction industry.

CHAPTER 10: MINERAL PROCESSING

Beneficiation of mine material will not be required; as such no such

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11,1: SITE SERVICES

Worklng Office: Ternporary working office will be based at mine site. This will be a

temporary structure and can easity be shifted one side to another side as & when

required.

Rest Shelter: A temponary structure with toilet facility as a rest shelter to labors will

be provided to the workers near mine site.

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The proposed rivor mining project shall be carried out by open cast semi-

mechanized method wherein the river bed material shatl be exploited utilizing light

weight excavators and loaded in tippers from the place of excavation to the minor

mineral processing units or construction sites. The machinery and daily

consumption of diesel/energy fuet at the mine site is tabulated as follows:

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Following the Supreme Court judgment in the case of Deepak KumarVs Stateof Haryana and subsequent amendment in Environrnent lmpact Assessment (ElA)Notification of MoEF&CC dated 2006, the mining of minor minerals have comeunder the ambit of Mining plans and Environmental Clearances from the competentauthorities for systematic and scientific mining of minerals. This River Bed Miningproject over an area of 6.67 ha near Village Shankerpora, Tehsil Dooru and DistrictAnantnag is located in an environmentalty viable area. Minimum effect on thedrainage and environment is anticipated in the said mining project. Extraction ol themineral is proposed along the profile of the nalla bed without disturbing lhe courseand gradient of the water body. The pmject will improve the socio-economic statusof the area due to engagement of local people in this activity, The project will satistythe basic requirement of raw material for the construction industry ensurlng thesmooth progressive developrnental infrastructural works of the district. The miningactivity is also a source of revenue to the State Government on account of mineralroyalty and other taxes.

It can be concJuded from the above facts that the mining of river bedmaterial from this area will not have any adver:se impacts, but would help inimproving the socio'econornic condition of the area. Hence this mining plan rnaykindly be approved at an eartiest.

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13.1 BASELINE INFORMATION:

l. Land Use: The allotted lease area of 6.67 ha for River Bed mining is located

on flood plain of nalla Sandran. The area does not involve any forest or agricultural

land. The temporary pits excavated during mining operations usually get replenished

naturally in the preceding year due to sediment inflow from the catchment area. No

waste is generated in the river bed mining, so there are no provisions of waste

dumps. There shall be no ehange in land use aften the mining operations.

ii. Water Regime: The apptied area is pad of flood plain of nalla Sandran with

almost flat topography. The rnining of River bed material is planned on the surface

upto 2"5m or above water level. No mining, will be executed below ground waterlevel. Extraction of the mineral is proposed along the profile of the nalla bed. Thus

there will be no threat to the water regime of the area. Further lhe inigation outtetshall be maintained at the sarne level as that of the river bed and in no casa the riverbed levelshall be permitted to be below the irrigation outlet tevel.

iii. Flora and Fauna: No flora and fauna exits within the area applied. As suchthere is no scope of damage to the animal and plant life.

lv. Quality of Air, llYater and Ambient Noise Level:

Ambient Alr: The area is an isolated place and there is no vehicular traffic within themining site, However, there is vehicular traffic on NW side of the lease area on thelink road connecting villages Shankerpora and Panzal Wanpora There shall beminimum vehicular traffic around the mine site for the loading and transportation ofthe river bed material and as such there will be negligible production of dust and anyobnoxious gas-

of generate any suspendedas the rnining is planned on the surface where no clayey material

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(Y. Glimatic Conditlons: The aroa experiences a temperate climate

characterized by cold winters, warm summers and clear seasonality, with average

annual precipitation of about 992 mm, mean annual temperature of about 15'C and

average rainy days of about 74. There is a great variability of temperature whichranges from 34'C in sumrnerto-l5"C in winter, The precipitation is dominantly in the

form of snow in winter and rain in rest of the seasons.

vi. Human Settlernents: Shankerpora is the nearest settlements to the mine site

with a population of 2486 as per 201 1 census.

i. Public Buildings, Places of Worship and Monuments: No public building,

place of worship or monument is located in the area applied for mining lease"

ll. Water Act 1974: The area does not stand

Water (Prevention and Control of Poilution) Act 1974.

included in the notified area of

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i) lmpact Environ ment: The lease area is a part of flood plain of nalla

of the river bed rnateriat will be restricted to the surfaceSandran. The mining

oontours and above the water levels. The temporarily excavated pits shall be

restored to their original topography during the flash floods or geomorphological

cycle of the nalla Sandran.

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iil) lmpact on Water QualityAfrlater Regime: The mining activity has been proposed

above the water table. Mining activity is restricted for shallow depth of 2.5 meter ofriver beds, whereas the local water table falls in the range of B-.10 mtrs in the area.Any mifng or percolation of surface pollutants to groundwater is not expected. Theextraction is devised in such a manner to maintain the natural disposition of the nalla@urse.

iv) lmpact on Nolse Level: No significant impact on noise leve! in the area is

envisaged as the mining is to be done manually without blasting.

vii) lmpact on Soclo-Economlc Environrnent: This mining project will not involveany displacement of people and infrastructure. Thus no impact on socio-economicenvironment is apprehended. since negligibte amount of dust will be produced at themanually executed rnine site. Therefore no occupational health hazards areexpected.

viii) lmpact on Historical monuments and others: No historical building or anyother significant structure ties in the vicinity of mine site. As such impact on historicalmonuments is ruted out as well.

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ii) Reclama;ion plan: The temporarily excavated pits shall be restored to theiroriginal topography during the ftash floods or geomorphological cycle of the neilaSandran reclamation plan is envisaEed.

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course. Hence no afforestation will be required in the area, However, in order to

improve the environmental and ecological conditions in general, afforestation of local

specles upto 30 plants per year will be canied out on the barren nalla banks and

haul roads with provision of post plantation care and rnaintainace to improve the

survival rates. The developrnent of the green belt shall play a significant role in the

stabilization of the river banks and act as air and noise pollution sinks.

iv) Stabilization and Vegetation of Dump: There will be no dumps, thus

stabilization by vegelation is not required.

v) Treatment and Disposal of Water from Mine: Since the mining has been

planned above the water table and shall not disturb natural flow of water body,

therefore disposal of water from the mine will not be required.

vi) Mebsures for rnlnimizing adverse effect on water regime: The mining has

been designed on the surface contours and above the water table zone thus no

adverse effect on water regirne is apprehended.

vii) Protective measures for ground vibrations/air blasts caused by blasting:

Mining is blast free, thus no ground vibration willoccur,

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settlements disturbed due to mining: No historic monument is present in the lease

area, so protecting such monuments is not e concern. Further no human settlements

exist in the lease area thus no rehabilitation is required.

ix) Socio-Economic benefit arlslng out of minlng: The people from the n€arby

villages will get employment (direct as well as indirect) from this river mine project.

Further 10% of royalty on account of mineral extraction shall be credited towards

District Mineral Foundation Trust which shatl be utilized for the socio-econornic

development of the mining areas.

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under rule 23 of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules 2017 read with

CCOM circular dated 1412003 & under Rule 6 of Jammu &Kashmir Minor Mineral

Goncession, Storage, Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of lllegal Mining

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(a.) Name and Address of the Applicant:

Kimat Lal

S/o: Kohla Ram

R/o: Raipur Satwari District Jamrnu,

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River ProJecr, Shankerpor4 Disrric t Anantnag,

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CHAPTER 14: PROGRESSIVE MINE CLOSURE PLAN:

Name of Applicant:

Status of Lessee Private lndividual

Location of Lease Village

Extent of Lease Area 6.67

Type of lease area Non-forest

Present land use pattem River bed/Flood plain

(g) Method of Mining: ManualOpencast

(h) Mineral Processing No beneliciation required,

(b.) Name, Address & Registration No of R.e.p.:

Javeed Ahmad Ganaie (ROP)

Reg. No: 03/DGM/RQP/2016

Validity: 31,12.2026

R/o: Sarnboora, Pampore

District Pulwama, J&K.

Contact: 9596003884

Email lD: iaveed,nsgec@gmaihp*m

(c.) Name of the executlng agency:

The lessee himsetf shall execute the provisions of mine closure plan.

2. MINE DESCRIPTION:

2.1 Geology: Regionally, the main geological Formations exposed in the areainclude Salkhala, Panjal volcanics and the Triassic Limestone covered by

Quaternary Karewas and Allwium deposits. The river bed mine project is part offlood plain of nalla Sandran which is a gentle sloppy land wherein the contour rangesfrom 1714-1686 mRL.

2.2 Reserves: The mining reserves have been calculated up to the depth of 2.S mfrom the existing river bed. There is no overburden and alt reserves are proved

reserves (111). The estimated proved geological reserves are to the tune of 7,67,050metric tonnes and the mineabte reserves are to the tune of 3,83,S2S rnetric tonnes.

2,3 Mining Method: Mining will be performed by open cast semi mechanizedmethod with an annual produclion of 76,705 metric tonnes which includes 72,g69metric tonnes of saleable mineral.

2.4 Mlneral Beneficiation: No beneficialion is required in the project.

3. REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTANONS OF MINTNG PL.AN/SCHEME INCLUDINGFIVE YEARS PROGRESSIVE CLOSURE PLAN: Mining Ptan and progressiv. *,r.closure plan are being submitted for the first time, the area being freshly ailotted formining lease, so review of

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4.1 Mined out Land: The temporary pits excavated during the river bed mining

project shall be replenished to the natural topography during the flood discharge of

nalla Sandran and its tributaries following their routine geomorphologicalcycle.

4.2 Water Quallty Management; There will be no leaching of surface contaminants

to the groundwater as the mining activity is proposed above the water table. Further

the mining operation are planned not to disturb the gradient, quality and course of

the nella.

4.3 Air Quatity Management The proposed mining method is not likely to produce

I much of dust and fugitive emissions to cause damage to ambient air quality of the

area. The dust particles produced during rnovement of vehicular traffic in the lease

area shall be managed by sprinkling water on haulage roads. Plantation

recommended along the river bank shall also control the dust pollution.

4.4 Waste management: No waste is anticipated during mining operations.

4.5 Top Soil Management: There is no soil cover in the leased area of flood plain of

nalla Sandran. As such there is no scope of soll management in this present mining

project.

4.6 Tailing Dam Management There is no proposal of benaficiation of minera]. No

tailing dam is envisaged,

4.7 lnfrastructure: The infrastructure facilities like quarters along with first aid,

drinking water and sanitation facility is proposed for the benefit of workers.

4.8 Disposal of lrilining Machinery: Tha river bed excavators if unserviceable will

be sold to the interested custorner.

4.g Safety and Security: Safety measures will be implemented as per the

provisions of Mine Act 1952, MMR 1961 and Mines Rules 1955- Prolective

masks, earplugs, helmets, shoes and other equipments shall be

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4.10 Dlsaster Management: The mining operation is planned in almost flattopography, shallow depth and shall be carried out within the lease area leaving theproper bufEr zone with respect to river banks i.e,,20 mtrs and bridges i.e., >700mtrs. As such mining activity shalt not result in sliding of river banks or flooding in thecatchment areas and will not result in any disaster. The mining operations snalt uecanied out under lhe managernent and control of competent persons only equippedwith all the facilities as required under the applicable acts and rules.

The leasee will contribute in the stabilization of embankments as a part ofcorporate social responsibility to avoid inundation during flash flmds in the River.Besides resource extraction, efiorts shall be made for the restoration and protectionof ecological system, riverine configuration such as bank erosion, change of water@urse gradient, flow regime etc. and prevent damages to the river regime, andcontamination of ground water.

4.11 Care and rnaintenance during temporafy discontinuance: ln case of anytemporary discontinuance due to court order or due to statutory requirement or anyother unforeseen circumstances, all the measures shall be taken for care,rnaintenance and monitoring condition of the mine which is required as per theapplicable Acts and Rules.

5.0 ECONOMTC REPERCUSSION OF CLOSURE OF MINE AND MAN POWERRETRENCHMENT;

5'{ The employment generated during the course of mining period is low as themining is of smatl scate in nature. The peopte engaged from the nearby v1lages willreturn to their original occupations related to the agricurture.5.2 The trencfied emptoyees witt take their family occupation, However themanagement will pay such compensation as applicable at the time of closure or

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5.4 The scale of mining operations is low, hence no major repercussions on socio-

economic is expected. Manpower retrenchment is not issu6 and may come up at the

end of lease period. lt is pertinent to mention here that once the lease period ends

and fluvial mineralization being replenishable deposits, the area will be re-auctioned

& leased by the Govt. which will ensure future secure amployabitity of the local

people as and when required.

6. TIME SCHEDULING FOR RECLAMATION & REHABILITATION: There is no

scope to abandon the mining pit as it will be naturally replenished by the fluvial cycle

and as such has enormous potential for continuance of operations even after the

expiry of the awarded period. The details of time schedule of all abandonment will be

given at the time of final closer plan, As such no reclamation or rehabilitation activity

is proposed in the curent lease period except plantation programme of 150 trees on

the barren parts of natta banks and haul roads.

7. ABANDONMENT GOST: The present mining site is not going to be closed, so

abandonment cost could not be assessed. However based on the progressive mine

closure activities during the plan period, cost is assessed, The leasee is committed

for plantation programme of 150 plants during lease period. The tentative cost for

implementing the protective and rehabilitation rneasures (Plantation and

maintenance) proposed during the mining activity is Rs 100/= per plant; amounting

Rs 1,5000/=

?.1 Any other information: All the statutory mineral regulation and concerns of the

all the stakeholders shall be strictly followed by the mine owner. The lessee also

intends to spend reasonable amount towards community service and area

development, The figures are tentative and are subject to generation of profit,

However a part of royalty collected on account of mineral extractions shall be

credited in District Mineral Foundation Trust utilized exclusively for the betterment of

areas where mining operations are executed.

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Total Lease area = 6.67 ha

Blocked/ Statutory area = Nil

Therefore the mineable area = 6.62 haFinancialassurance = 6.67 x 25,000 = Rs 1,66,7S0/=Financiar assurance due as per state Minerar Regurations = Rs 1,66,750/=

The applicant shall submit a financial assurance of Rs 1,66,750/= asmay be presoibed by the cornpetent authority.

9.0 CERTIFICATE:

Given separately & enclosed,

1O.O PLANS AND SECTIONS:

Aflthe plans and sections are enclosed with the plan.

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[subrnined under Jammu & Kashmir Minor Mineral concession, Storage,Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of lllegal Mining Rules, 2016 andl-,toEF&CC's Gazette Notification dated 15s fanuary 20L6.

I request the Dy. Director Geology & Mining fammu & Kashmir to makefurther correspondence regarding submlssion/modilication/re-submission/

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January 2016 have been observed in the Mining Plan and Progressive

Mine closure plan for Rlver Bed Mining ProJec[ Block- 04: Shankerpora

Bridge, Sandran Nalla, Upstream, Tehsil Dooru and District Anantnag,

Jammu & Kashmir ur over an area of 6.6? Hectares. for Kimat Lal and

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