Proposed Brick Clay Mining Project for M/s Batra Industries at Village Tutwala, Teh. Abohar, District- Fazilka, Punjab INDEX

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1 INDEX Sl.. Contents Page. 1 FORM I APPLICATION FOR CLAY MINING FOR BRICK KILN 3 BASIC INFORMATION 6 ACTIVITY 7 2 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 21 3 MINING PLAN 35 ` ENCLOSURES Sl.. Contents 1 UNDERTAKING 2 UNDERTAKING (II) 3 APPROVAL CERTIFICATE 4 LEASE AGREEMENT 5 ZAMABANDI OF THE SITE 6 LATTHA COPY 7 DRAWING AND MAPS 8 SITE PICTURES 9 IDENTITY PROOF 1

2 FORM-I 2

3 FORM 1 (APPLICATION FOR CLAY MINING FOR BRICK KILN) (I) Basic Information: S.. Item Details 1 Name of the project: Brick Clay Mining Project M/s Batra Industries, Usmankhera 2 S.. in the schedule 1(a) 3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number of Wells to be drilled. 4. New/Expansion/Modernization New 5. Existing Capacity Area etc. New 6. Category of Project i.e.' A' or 'B' B-2 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, Please specify. 3 Mining of brick clay in an area of 24 kanal 16 marla OR hectares 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If 'yes, Please specify. 9. Location Plot/Survey/Khasra./Khewat Khotani. 209/278, 209/275 Hadwast. 102 Killa. 122//14/2(6-0) and 17(8-0) 122//18(7-4) and 23min(3-12) Village Tutwala Tehsil Abohar District Fazilka State Punjab 10. Nearest railway station/airport along with Distance in kms. Railway Station: Panjkosi Around 15 kms 11. Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters Along with distance in kms. Abohar- 30 kms 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal Address with telephone nos. to be given) Gram Panchayat Tutwala 13. Name of the applicant Mohan Singh (Prop.) 14. Registered Address M/s Batra Industries Village: Usmankhera Tehsil: Abohar District: Fazilka, Punjab

4 15. Address for correspondence: Name Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) 4 Mohan Singh Proprietor Address M/s Batra Industries Village: Usmankhera Tehsil: Abohar District: Fazilka, Punjab Pin Code singh.g87@gmail.com Telephone / Fax Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet. 17. Interlinked Projects 18. Whether separate application of interlinked t Applicable Project has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission t Applicable 20. If no, reason t Applicable alternative sites. Being site specific as clay is suitable for brick making. 21. Whether the proposal involves approval / Self Declaration Attached clearance under: if yes, Details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (c) The C.R.Z. tification, 1991? 22. Whether there is any Government Order/ Policy relevant/ relating to the site? 23. Forest land involved (hectares) 24. Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and /or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case. (c) Orders/directions of the Court, if

5 any and its relevance with the proposed project. I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage,the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: Place: Vill. Usmankhera, Abohar M/s Batra Industries Village: Usmankhera Tehsil: Abohar District: Fazilka, Punjab 5

6 BASIC INFORMATION Name of the Project: Brick Clay Mining Project M/s Batra Industries, Usmankhera Size of the Project: 24 kanal 16 marla OR hectares Expected cost of the Project: Approx. INR lacs only Contact Information: Mohan Singh M/s Batra Industries Village: Usmankhera Tehsil: Abohar District: Fazilka, Punjab (M): / Screening Category: The project comes under category 1(a) as per the EIA notification dated 14 th September, 2006 and general condition applies to the category. Since the site does not come under any of the following: 1. Protected areas notified under the wildlife (Protection) Act, Polluted areas as identified by CPCB 3. Eco-sensitive areas as notified under section 3 of the EP Act, Interstate boundaries and International Boundaries The project comes under category B-2 mining having area less than 5 hectares. Capacity corresponding to sectoral activity (such as production capacity for manufacturing, mining lease area and production capacity for mineral production, area for mineral exploration, length for linear transport infrastructure, generation capacity for power generation etc.,) Place: Vill. Usmankhera, Abohar M/s Batra Industries Village: Usmankhera Tehsil: Abohar District: Fazilka, Punjab 6

7 ACTIVITY 7 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) S. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Land will be used for mining of clay to be used as raw material in manufacturing of bricks. It does not involve any permanent change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) of the lease hold area. Only temporary changes will be foreseen due to mining operations. There are no trees or existing structures on the proposed mining site. Hence no clearance is required. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Post the excavation process the owner of the land would again start using it for agriculture. 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? pre-construction investigations are required for the proposed brick Clay mining project since existence of mineral has been assessed on the basis of mineral outcrop. 1.5 Construction works? construction works are envisaged. After getting the clearance from MoEF, the excavation would start restricted upto 3 ft. depth only. 1.6 Demolition works? demolition works are envisaged as the lease hold area is a vacant land.

8 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? Nearby village people will be hired to work at the mining site; hence no temporary sites for housing of workers will be required. Only temporary shelters nearby the site for resting purpose will be provided to the workers. The proposed project will involve mining of brick clay from vacant land. Workers will be hired from nearby villages to work at mining site. housing facility will be required. Therefore, no above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations will be there. The proposed project is open cast mining. There will be no underground mining or tunneling Reclamation works? reclamation is required Dredging? The proposed project aims at excavation of brick clay from a vacant land therefore no dredging will be done Offshore structures? There will be no off shore structures Production and manufacturing processes? production will be carried out that could change the land use pattern or topography of the area Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Minerals excavated will be loaded directly into trucks/tractors for transportation to the Brick Kiln. Where it would be used for the production of raw bricks. 8

9 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Insignificant amount of Solid Waste or liquid effluents will be generated at the site by the workers, hired for the project. The waste generated will be managed by the workers themselves. The excavation process would be of short term. Only villagers from nearby villages will be employed for the mining operation. Thus no housing facility is proposed. However, only temporary shelters nearby the mining site for resting purpose will be provided to the workers. The project site is well connected to Brick Kiln by village road. new road, rail or sea traffic is proposed. Only exiting transport network will be used. There is already an approach road connecting the mine lease area to the Brick Kiln. physical changes to new road, rail or other transport infrastructure is envisaged Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? There will be no closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure, which could lead to changes the traffic movements. There are no new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines in the project site Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers is 9

10 Envisaged Stream crossings? There is no stream crossing at or near the site Abstraction or transfers of water form ground or surface waters? 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? 1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? There is no abstraction of water within lease hold area so impact is negligible. Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off is not anticipated. Yes During operation phase, soil will be excavated with the help of backhoe loaders. Excavated soil will be loaded directly into trucks/tractors and transported to the Brick Kiln. dismantling or decommissioning work is proposed Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Being semi mechanized excavation process no decommissioning will take place which could have any impact on environment. Workers from nearby villages will be employed to carry out brick Clay excavation. So no influx of people to the project area either temporarily or permanently will be seen Introduction of alien species? There would be no introduction of any alien species Loss of native species or genetic diversity? loss of native species or genetic diversity is expected Any other actions? ne 10

11 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply): S.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Around hectares of land is to be mined. The mining operation will be carried out in the proposed mine lease area only which is a Vacant land. extra land would be required. Total water requirement will be about approx. 10 KLD. This water will be sourced from nearby available water sources. 2.3 Minerals (MT) minerals would be required for execution of this project. Only the excavation of brick clay would be done. 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source MT) construction material will be required for this project. 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) t required for the execution of this project. 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Yes electrical energy will be required as mining operation will be carried out during day time only. Mining operations will be semi-mechanized involving the use of backhoe loaders for excavation operation. However, for the operation of backhoe loaders and transportation of minerals excavated, fuel (Diesel) will be consumed. t Required 11

12 3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies) This project operation will not involve use of any materials, hazardous to human health or environment. 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., changes are anticipated in occurrence of diseases. However insect and other poisonous bites are probable. For this first aid facility along with species specific antivenom facility will be made available to the workers at the project site. There will be no adverse affect on welfare of the people. On the other hand, the project will provide employment opportunities to the local workers. Hence improving the living conditions of the people by providing employment for mining work. The project site is located away from the area where vulnerable groups of people may be located. Hence this project will not affect the vulnerable groups of people. 3.5 Any other causes Nil 12

13 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or Decommissioning (MT/month) S. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Spoil, overburden or mine waste will be generated. Minimum of 6 inches of top soil will be preserved and will be used for leveling purpose post excavation process. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Insignificant quantity of municipal waste is expected to be generated which will be managed by the workers at the site. hazardous wastes are envisaged. 4.4 Other industrial process wastes industrial process waste is envisaged. 4.5 Surplus product surplus products are expected. 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment effluent treatment involved. 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes construction or demolition wastes are expected. 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment There is no redundancy of machineries involved, as the machineries are movable and will be removed from the mine lease area after the lease is over and will be used elsewhere. 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials contaminated soils will be generated. 13

14 4.10 Agricultural wastes agricultural wastes will be produced Other solid wastes other solid wastes will be generated. 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile Yes There will be minimal amount of emissions due to combustion sources of fuel (diesel) from backhoe loader and vehicles used for excavation and transportation of minerals respectively. Since the average number of truck/tractor to be loaded per hour is not more than 1 hence negligible emissions are anticipated. 5.2 Emissions from production processes emission is expected as no 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction 14 Yes production process is involved. Fugitive dust is likely to be emitted during transportation of minerals. Hence, adequate measures such as water sprinkling to suppress dust will be taken to prevent it to become airborne. Also, transportation vehicles will be covered with tarpaulin sheets during transportation. construction will be done at the mining site. Hence, no emissions are anticipated. Yes Dust emission is expected during handling of minerals i.e. during loading/unloading of

15 materials, sewage and waste minerals. Suitable measures will be adopted to suppress the dust emissions. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste Generation of waste which requires incineration is not 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources ne anticipated. burning of waste will be done, hence no emission is expected. 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes ise will be generated by backhoe loader operation and by vehicular movement during transportation of minerals. Measures will be taken for keeping the noise levels under permissible limits by periodic maintenance. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes such process will be involved. 6.3 From construction or demolition construction or demolition work is proposed. 6.4 From blasting or piling Blasting and piling is not proposed for this project. 6.5 From construction or operational traffic 15 Yes ise will be generated by backhoe loader operation and by vehicular movement during transportation of minerals. ise generated will be under permissible limits by periodic maintenance.

16 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Mining will be carried during day time and in open area. Thus no lighting and cooling systems will be required. 6.7 From any other sources ne 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources t envisaged Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Since no hazardous material will be used or produced at the site, no risk of contamination of land or water envisaged. discharge of sewage or other effluents is expected. Adequate measures to suppress dust will be taken. Dust will not be allowed to become airborne. Water shall be sprinkled on haul road to suppress fugitive dust emissions. 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? Scraping of accumulated dust build-up on road will be done frequently to keep the road in good order, thus avoiding any risk to environment. 16

17 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment S. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data hazardous substance will be stored, used or produced during the proposed mining operations. explosives shall be used. 8.2 From any other causes Yes Risk of accidents are expected: 1. During transportation. 2. During loading of minerals into tippers. Accidents will be avoided by taking due care and precautions. 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, Cloudburst etc)? There are no built in structures at the site which would affect the mining. 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality S. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ 9.1 Lead to development of supporting. utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.: Supporting infrastructure (roads, 17 Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data Mining operation will lead to improvement in availability of employment to the workers in nearby villages. Living standards of the people will rise with the help of earned money. This may lead to development activities in the

18 power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) housing development extractive industries supply industries other 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment area. These are positive social impacts. The site will not be used for any other purpose which will have an impact on the environment. 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Proposed mining activity can 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects set a precedent for increase in infrastructure developmental activity in the area. ne (II) Environmental Sensitivity S.N Areas Name/ Identity Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary 1 Areas protected under international Nil Nil conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value 2 Areas which are important or sensitive Nil Nil for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, important or Nil Nil sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground Nil Nil 18

19 waters 5 State, National boundaries Nil Rajasthan boundary is located at a distance of around 20 kms from the proposed site location. 6 Routes or facilities used by the public Nil Nil for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas 7 Defence installations Nil defense installation with in the radius of 15 kms. 8 Densely populated or built-up area Abohar Around 30 kms from the site 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made Gurudwara, Gurudwara, temple 19 land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which Health Center, bank, veterinary center and Govt. School Nil Nil Nil and a school are located at a distance of around 3kms from the proposed site but to mention that these institutes are only visited by local villagers and are scarcely populated. Nil Nil Nil

20 could cause the project to present environmental problems(earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) 20

21 PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT 21

22 Chapter-1 INTRODUCTION 1.0 Project s importance to the country and the region India is the second largest producer of clay fired bricks, accounting for more than 10 percent of global production. India is estimated to have more than 100,000 brick kilns, producing about billion bricks annually, employing about 10 million workers. India s brick sector is characterized by traditional firing technologies; reliance on manual labour and low mechanization rate; dominance of small-scale brick kilns with limited financial, technical and managerial capacity; dominance of single raw material (clay) and product (solid clay brick); The growth in India s economy and population, coupled with urbanization, has resulted in an increasing demand for residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings as well as other physical infrastructure. Building construction in India is estimated to grow at a rate of 6.6% per year between 2005 and Making the Brick The process of making a brick has not changed much over the centuries or across geographies. Traditionally the main steps followed to make a brick are explained below. 1. Material Procurement: The clay is mined and stored in the open. This makes the clay soft and removes unwanted oxides. 2. Tempering: This clay is then mixed with water to get the right consistency for moulding. Mixing is done manually with hands and feet. Sometimes and in certain areas, animal driven pug mills are used. 3. Moulding: A lump of mix is taken, rolled in sand and slapped into the mould. Initially moulds were made of wood, now metal moulds are used. Sand is used so the brick does not stick to the mould. 4. Drying: The mould is emptied onto the drying area, where the bricks are arranged in a herring bone pattern to dry in the sun. Every two days they are turned over to facilitate uniform drying and prevent warping. After two weeks they are ready to be burnt. 5. Firing: The green bricks are arranged in a kiln and insulation is provided with a mud pack. Fire holes left to ignite the kiln are later sealed to keep the heat inside. This is 22

23 maintained for a week. Firing like other operations also depends on the knowledge and experience of the brick maker. 6. Sorting: After the kiln is disassembled, the bricks are sorted according to colour and Strength. Color is an indication of the level of burning. Major classifications are like 1no., 2no.,Khangar, etc 1.1 Regulatory Compliances & Applicable Laws/Regulations As per Gazette tification of MoEF, India. S.O (E) dated 9th September, 2013 in exercise of the power conferred by the sub-section (I) & clause (v) of the sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Environment (protection) Act 1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule (4) of rule 5 of the Environment (protection) Act The Central Government hereby makes the following amendment to the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Environment & Forest that general conditions shall apply except for the project or activity of less than 5 hectare of the mining ease area for the minor mineral. 1.2 METHODOLOGY The methodology adopted for the presentation of the detailed feasibility report for the mining activity of the brick clay is based upon the guidelines issued by the MoEF. It consist of sufficient background data on various components through reconnaissance surveys, data available with government departments and promoters etc Screening The project is covered under category 1(a) mining of minerals having area less than 5 hectares. General conditions applies to the project. The details of the project w.r.t. applicability and general conditions within 10km radius of the proposed mining site are below S.. Condition Name Aerial Distance (In KM) 1 Protected areas notified under the NIL NA wildlife protection act, Critically polluted areas as identified by the CPCB NIL NA 23

24 3 Eco-Sensitive areas as notified under section 3 of the EP act, Interstate and International Boundaries NIL NIL NA Rajasthan boundary is located at a distance of around 20 kms from the proposed site location. Since the project does not fall under any of the above mentioned conditions, so the general condition is not applicable to the project and the project is to be categorized as category B2 project which is to be appraised by the State Expert Appraisal committee of MoEF Scope of the Report The study was undertaken and report has been prepared to incorporate the environmental and social considerations into the project planning and design process in order to ensure that the proposed mining project under consideration is environmentally sound the report is based on the data collected from actual site and secondary sources that include: Collection of information on existing baseline conditions at and around the mining site. Identification of environmentally sensitive locations, if any in the proposed area. Assess and taking measures to avoid adverse impacts on the environment. Preparation of Environment Management Mining Plan. 24

25 Chapter-2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.0 Profile M/s Batra Industries, Usmankhera proposes Brick Clay mining at Khewat no. 209 and Khotani. 278 Hadwast no. 102 Killa no. 122//14/2(6-0) and 17(8-0) Khewat no. 209 and Khotani. 275 Hadwast no. 102 Killa no. 122//18(7-4) and 23min(3-12) Village Tutwala, Teh. Abohar, District- Fazilka, State-Punjab. The total mine lease area of the proposed Brick Clay mining project is 24 Kanals and 16 Marlas (1.253 Hectares). As per EIA tification 14th September, 2006 & O.M -L-11011/47/2011-IA.II(M) dated 24th June 2013 the proposed project falls under Schedule 1(a) & Category B-2 As per MoEF Office Memorandum no. L-11011/47/2011-IA.II (M) dated 24th June 2013 following conditions shall be followed during the mining activity: The activity associated with burrowing/excavation of brick clay and ordinary clay for purpose of brick manufacturing, construction of road, embankments etc. shall not involve blasting. The burrowing/excavation activity shall be restricted to a maximum depth of 2 m below general ground level at the site. The burrowing/excavation activity shall be restricted to 2 m above the ground water table at the site. A minimum distance of 15 m from any civil structure shall be kept from the periphery of any excavation area. 25

26 2.1 Details of the Mining Site The proposed Brick Clay mining activity will be carried out on vacant/empty land.the estimated cost for the proposed Brick Clay mining project is Rs. 5-6 lakhs. The mining will be done upto depth of 03 feet. Total manpower required for the proposed Brick Clay mining project will be 10. As per the lease agreement the lease period is for 3 years. The break-up of proposed Brick Clay mine lease area is given as Table: Name and Address of the lessee Mining Land (area) Village Tehsil District Status of Lease Mining Proposal Relating Depth of Mining Activity to be carried out Nature of Terrain Sh. Mahendra Singh S/o Sh. Jeet Singh and Sh. Paramjeet Singh S/o Sh. Harbans Singh Village Tutwala, Teh. Abohar, District- Fazilka, Punjab 24 Kanals and 16 Marlas (1.253 Hectares) Tutwala Abohar Fazilka Private ownership New Mining of Brick Clay 3 ft Plain Land 2.2 Details of General Topography: The municipality of Fazilka was formed with Punjab Government notification no. 486, on 10 December The town was added to the Ferozepur district in On 27 July 2011, Fazilka was declared a District by Government of Punjab with Gazette tification. 1/1/2011-RE-II(I)/ As of the 2011 Indian census, Fazilka had a population of 76,492 The climate of the Fazilka District is, on the whole, dry and is characterized by a very hot summer, a short rainy season and a bracing winter. 26

27 Index map of Fazilka District: 2.3 Process: The mining activity would involve surface mining. The process steps involved in the surface mining of brick clay are marking of land, preparation of site for mining activity, excavation of brick clay, loading and transportation. It does not involve any process as drilling, blasting, etc. 27

28 2.4 Utilities General amenities: Only villagers from nearby villages will be employed for the mining operation. Thus no housing facility is proposed. However, only temporary shelters nearby the mining site for resting purpose will be provided to the workers. Connectivity: The mining area is well connected with the Brick Kiln. There is no need to develop any new path for the same. Power requirements: electrical energy will be required as mining operation will be carried out during day time only. Mining operations will be semi-mechanized involving the use of backhoe loaders for excavation operation. However, for the operation of backhoe loaders and transportation of minerals excavated, fuel will be consumed. Water Requirement: Fugitive dust is likely to be emitted during transportation of minerals. Hence, adequate measures such as water sprinkling to suppress dust will be taken to prevent it to become airborne. Also, transportation vehicles will be covered with tarpaulin sheets during transportation 28

29 Chapter-3 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, MITIGATION MEASURES AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN The pollution potential of the proposed project, its possible impacts on the surrounding environment during pre-operational and operational phases and the necessary management actions proposed for control and abatement of pollution are furnished hereunder. 3.1 AIR ENVIRONMENT Anticipated impacts Due to Mining process Although clay mining does not cause any direct change in air environment, transportation and processing of raw clays into end products could cause atmospheric pollution. In clay/soil mining operations, the source of air pollution may cause deterioration of air quality due to the fugitive dust emission during scooping, loading-unloading operations, grinding of soil and transportation. Loading and unloading of soil would be associated with the fugitive emission in the active area whereas fugitive emission during transportation would affect the areas/villages situated adjacent to road side. Another source of air pollution would be emission from the trucks/tractor/other vehicles to be used for transportation of soil/clay Mitigation Measures For Fugitive Dust Emission: All trucks tractors will be covered by tarpaulin sheet to prevent dust emission. Water will be sprayed after loading activity (if soil would be in dry condition) The dust suppression measures like water spraying will be done on the haul roads and working areas. For Vehicular Emission Overloading of trucks and trolleys will be prevented. Tractor/truck would be used for transportation. Tractor/truck comprises of diesel engine Ultra low sulphur diesel would be used in vehicle. CPCB prescribed emission Standards for the vehicle would be followed. 29

30 3.2 WATER ENVIRONMENT Anticipated impacts As far as impact on surface water is concerned, during mining, transportation and processing, there are chances of contamination of surface water resources (pond, well etc) with dust or by other means. The labourers working in clay mining and those moulding clay into bricks come from neighbouring States / districts and colonise in the surrounding areas with inadequate facilities for waste disposal. This, in due course, leads to disposal of various things into surface water bodies which in due course of time results into surface water contamination through misuse / mismanagement and decomposition of the trash. Further, air pollutants would also be generated during firing and baking of clay articles, settling of the same on surface water bodies also contaminate the surface water source of the area Mitigation measures Safeguards will be adopted against health risks on account of breeding of vectors in the Water bodies created due to borrowing/excavation of earth by sprinkling of pesticides. Laborers would not be allowed to through trashes in water bodies. Utmost care will be taken to minimize or control oil spills or leakage from vehicles used for soil transportation. The washing of tractor/trucks on the land will be avoided. Water Quality Monitoring for the, ground water shall be carried out seasonally to ensure that the water quality is not affected by the project activities. The contractor will adhere all guidelines and rules for proper and scientific method of mining during the period of extracting the soil. Thus, the project activities shall not have any adverse effect on the physical components of the environment and therefore may not have less effect on the recharge of ground waters or affect the water quality. 3.3 LAND ENVIRONMENT Clay mining is the process of scooping of soil that actively supports the agricultural activities of an area. The removal of naturally formed soil for clay articles is really a loss forever of this fertile natural medium. The entire process is a kind of man made erosion of materials otherwise segregated by the Mother Earth through its geologic processes. The top soil is usually fertile in 30

31 nature. The surface (top) layer is several folds richer in N, P, K and other micro-nutrient elements than subsurface layers. But according to some farmers of the region, the top soils of certain areas of the agricultural land are unsuitable for agricultural activity. But the subsurface layers seem to be more fertile and good for cultivation. In such cases, removal of a layer or two from the surface would be a beneficial act. The borrowed/excavated pit/topsoil will be restored by the project proponent in a proper manner which will be used further for agricultural activities Anticipated impact The major impacts of clay mining on land are changes in landscape, land stability and soil loss. Due to continued and unscientific clay mining, pits of different dimensions would be formed in the affected areas. Some of the pits may later be covered with water to form artificial ponds. The depth of the pits often reaches >1m (03 fts) or more from the general ground surface. The artificial ponds created in random locations due to indiscriminate clay mining may lead to land stability problems in the adjoining areas. The problem of subsidence will be aggravated in areas where the subsurface geology is with sand and clay alternations. Land failure incidences / sliding of the walls left behind after mining was completed into the neighbouring lands are also recorded in some cases Mitigation measures Top soil (0-6 inches) will be scooped first and stored for further reclamation of mined area. Clay/soil mining will be limited to 3 feet only from the surface. foreign material like polythene bag, jute bag and useless articles would be allowed to remain/spill on the land, or no pits/pockets will be allowed to be filled with such material. Mining will not exceeds beyond the agreed extraction depth. 3.4 NOISE ENVIRONMENT Anticipated impacts As far as noise pollution is concerned, clay mining does not contribute much to noise pollution, 31

32 except the noise generated from the vehicles that transport raw clays scooped from lands and the products from the clay-based industrial units. ise level in the working environment is compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board which has been adopted and enforced by the Govt. of India through The ise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, Mitigation measures Well maintained vehicles will be used in order to reduce the noise during movement of vehicles. Regular and proper maintenance of transportation vehicles (trucks, tractor etc) will be ensured. There would be restriction on vehicular movement during night time. 3.5 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT In the trade-off between the socio-economic needs and environmental conservation, generally, the former takes the upper hand. In a situation where competing demands do occur, choice of the most environmentally viable activity is extremely difficult. The mining of clays from agricultural land is not an exception. On the one hand, the demands for construction material are to be met as these are some of the basic needs inherent in variable scale of development. In the process, the resource demand for such activities is bound to shoot up. However, the environmental viability of these activities cannot be ignored. As regards socio-economic condition of the project area, the clay mining activity provides employment opportunities to various people. The economic base of the region will also be enhanced, if the mining is allowed. In the case of land use, it is clear that any type of quarrying would drastically change the existing land use and/or settlements. The proponent will take care of all the facilities for workers at the mining site area. For sanitation purpose portable/mobile toilets will be provided by the proponent. Provision of drinking water: Water required for drinking purpose will be obtained through tankers/nearby sources with proper permission. 32

33 Chapter-4 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN To mitigate the adverse impacts which are likely to be caused due to the mining operation and overall scientific development of local habitat, environmental management plan (EMP) has been formulated and integrated with the mine planning. Proper environmental management plan is proposed for Brick Clay mining project to mitigate the impact during the mining operations. A berm will be left from the adjoining field. labour camps will be established on Mining site. cooking, or burning of woods will be allowed at the mine site. Prior to commencement of mining, a short awareness program will be conducted for labours to make them aware of way of working and various precautions to be taken while at work. Such program will be repeated occasionally. tree cutting, chopping, lumbering, uprooting of shrubs and herbs will be allowed. Collection of air and water samples at strategic locations with frequency suggested and by analyzing thereof. If the parameters exceed the permissible tolerance limits, corrective regulation measure will be taken. Collection of soil samples at strategic locations once in every year and analysis thereof with regard to deleterious constituents, if any. Measurement of water level fluctuations in the nearby ponds, dug wells and bore wells Plantation/afforestation will be done as per program i.e along mining lease, road sides and near civic amenities, which will be allotted by Government bodies. Post plantation, the area will be regularly monitored in every two years for evaluation of success rate. For selection of plant species local people should also be involved. Mine management will be in regular touch with local surrounding villages to update the various developmental schemes made by them. They will also consider any immediate requirement, which could be taken care of in near future. After the completion of the mining activity the lease holder would level the land and reuse the top soil for leveling. 33

34 4.1 RISK & HAZARDS MANAGEMENT As it is Brick clay mining project, so there are no major risk and hazard activities associated with the proposed activities. But the project proponent will must take care the site location by: Proper fencing all around the mining site so that it can prevent any mishap or accident in future. The materials being transported after excavation will be properly covered with tarpaulin sheet. Periodic water sprinkling will be done to arrest the dust. 4.2 PROJECT BENEFITS EMPLOYMENT The socio-economic conditions of the surrounding villages indicate that employment generation is seasonal. The occupational activities are agriculture, cattle rearing and employment in mines but on daily wages. The mining activity will provide employment to local people which will increase socioeconomic status of the area. There is a possibility of creation of direct and indirect employment opportunities due to working of this mine. IMPROVEMENTS IN PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The opening of the proposed project will enhance the socio-economic activities in the adjoining areas. This will result in following benefits:- a. Improvements in physical infrastructure. b. Improvements in Social Infrastructure. c. Increase in Employment Potential d. Contribution to the Exchequer. e. Prevention of illegal mining. f. During and Post-mining enhancement of green cover. Plantation/afforestation will be done as per program i.e. along the road sides and near civic amenities, which will be allotted by Government bodies as it is not feasible to plant trees near the mine lease area. Post plantation, the area will be regularly monitored in every season for evaluation of success rate. For selection of plant species local people will also be involved. 34

35 INTRODUCTORY NOTES Very small B-2 category mines 35 MINING PLAN All B2 category mines excluding very small B2 category mines i.e. manual opencast mine not using explosive and where the average daily employment does not exceed 25 1 GENERAL a) Name of the applicant Mr. Mohan Singh Address M/s Batra Industries, Vill. Usmankhera, Teh. Abohar District Fazilka State Punjab Pin Code Phone / b) Status of the applicant Proprietor c) Mineral(s) which the applicant intend to mine Brick Clay d) Period for which the mining lease is required or granted/renewed 3 years 2 LOCATION a) Detail of the location (with Map) Google Map Enclosed District and State Fazilka, Punjab Tehsil Abohar Village Tutwala Plot/Survey/Khasra /Khewat Khotani. 209/278, 209/275 Hadwast. 102 Killa. 122//14/2(6-0) and 17(8-0) 122//18(7-4) and 23min(3-12) Total Area 24 Kanals and 16 Marlas (1.253 Hec.) Whether the area is in the forest(please specify whether protected reserved etc) Ownership/Occupancy The land belongs to Mr. Mahendra Singh S/o Sh. Jeet Singh and Sh. Paramjeet Singh S/o Sh. Harbansh Singh Village Tutwala, Teh. Abohar, Land use pattern Agriculture b) Attach a location map showing boundaries of the mining lease adjoining area, roadways, railways, natural drainage system and any other surface features, if any it is preferred that the Enclosed area be marked on a Survey of India topographical map or cadastral map or forest map as the case may be. However, if none of

36 these are available the area should be marked on a plan prepared especially for the purpose on a scale of 1:5000 linking it with any important reference point available in and around the area 3 GEOLOGY AND EXPLORATION Describe briefly the general topography explaining whether it is a plain land or a hilly area and local geology of the mineral deposit within the leasehold The area forms a part of Indo-gangetic plain and Sutlej Sub basin of main Indus basin. The area as a whole is almost flat with a gentle slope towards the south westerly direction. The soil of the area is classified as desert soil. The soil is deficient in nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. (Source: 4 RESERVES Give details of the reserves using standard methods of estimation 5 DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION PROGRAM a) Outline briefly, year wise development and production program for five years, also indicate the precautions to be observed to prevent hazard excavation of pits, scattering of wastes and avoidable loss mineral in ground The Brick clay which is to be excavated from the proposed site is available to the depth of 5 feet. Out of which the digging would be done to the maximum level of 3 ft. This estimation was done by doing manual digging with the help of spade at different sides of the land. The process of excavation at the mentioned location would be of short term of around 3 years. Prior to commencement of mining, a short awareness program will be conducted for labours to make them aware of way of working and various precautions to be taken while at work. Such program will be repeated occasionally. tree cutting, chopping, lumbering, uprooting of shrubs and herbs will be allowed. Mine Management will also consider any immediate requirement, which could be taken care of in near future. Spoil, overburden or mine waste will be generated. Minimum of 6 inches of top soil will be preserved and will be used for leveling purpose post excavation process. 36

37 6 RECLAMATION PLAN Describe briefly the year wise reclamation plan After the excavation of the Brick clay, the top soil stored at the site would be used for the leveling of land. 7 STRATEGY FOR THE PROTECTION OF RIVER COURSES, NALAS WATER TANKS VILLAGES IMPORTANT MONUMENTS, IF ANY A River courses Nil B Nalas Nil C Water tanks Nil D Village/houses/huts/agricultural land changes would be done in any structure other than land from where clay would be mined. After the excavation of the Brick clay, the top soil stored at the site would be used for the leveling of land E Important monuments Nil 8 Any other relevant information Date: Signature 37

38 To, The Chairman State Expert Appraisal Committee, Patiala (Punjab) Subject: Regarding submission of Information and Documents for granting Environmental Clearance. Respected Sir/Madam, Please find enclosed herewith the Form- 1 & Pre-Feasibility Report to consider our case for the grant of Environmental Clearance. Thanks M/s Batra Industries Village: Usmankhera Tehsil: Abohar District: Fazilka, Punjab Date: 38

39 TO WHOM SO EVER IT MAY CONCERN This is to certify that mining of Brick Earth (clay) would be done in the area of site measuring 24 Kanals and 16 Marlas (1.253 Hectares) from: Khewat no. 209 and Khotani. 278 Hadwast no. 102 Killa no. 122//14/2(6-0) and 17(8-0) Khewat no. 209 and Khotani. 275 Hadwast no. 102 Killa no. 122//18(7-4) and 23min(3-12) which falls within the revenue estate of village Tutwala, Teh. Abohar, Distt. Fazilka, Punjab and is located within the radius of 500 mtr. which is less than 5 hectares. It is also pertinent to mentioned here there is no physical structure with a radius of 15 meters from the periphery of proposed brick earth mining site. M/s Batra Industries Village: Usmankhera Tehsil: Abohar District: Fazilka, Punjab For M/s Batra Industries 39