M/s.Building Lime Stone Mine of Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya Survey. 50/ Paiki 2 Vill. Madhavpur(Ghed), TAL: Porbandar, Dis. Porbandar. Mo.. 9898370462 To. State Level Expert Appraisal Committee, Paryavaran Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhinagar. Sub: Application for Environmental Clearance for the Bldg.Lime Stone Mine of Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya Admeasuring 0.76.34 Hector. Survey. 50/ Paiki 2, Vill. Madhavpur, Tal. Porbandar Dis. Porbandar. Respected Sir, We propose to start the operation of the Building lime stone of mine in above mentioned location. As per the moef circular dated 18/05/2012. We require to obtain the prior environmental clearance. We herewith apply (in From-1) for environmental clearance with and other supporting documents. We request your good selves to kindly consider our case in earliest Committee meeting and grant us the recommendation/environmental Clearance. Thanking You, Sincerely Yours, Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya (LEASE OWNER)
APPENDIX I FORM 1 (As per New EIA tification dated 1-12-2009 vide S0 3067(E) Basic Information Sl.. Item Details 1. Name of the project/s M/s.Building Lime stone mine of Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya 2. S.. in the schedule B Category project 3. Proposed capacity /area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled. Proposed Capacity: 15000 TPA Area: 0.76.34 Ha 4. New/Expansion/Modernization New 5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0.76.34 hactor 6. Category of Project i.e. A or B B2 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify. 9. Location 21 02ˈ40.01" N 70 12ˈ39.49" E Plot/Survey/Khasra. 50/ Paiki 2, Village Madhavpur Tehsil Porbandar District Porbandar State Gujarat 10. Nearest railway station/airport along with distance in kms. Gadu Railway Station 40.84km Porbandar Airport 64 km 11. Nearest Town, city, district Headquarters along with distance in kms. Madhavpur 2.60 km Porbandar 65 km Porbandar 65 km 12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal State Gujarat Dist. Porbandar addresses with telephone nos. to be given) Tal. Porbandar Vill - Madhavpur 13. Name of the applicant Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya 14. Registered Address Vill. Madhavpur, Tal. Porbandar, Dist. Porbandar 15. Address for correspondence: Name, At. Madhavpur, Tal. Porbandar, Dist. Porbandar Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya Owner
Designation (Owner/Partner /CEO) Pin code E-mail Telephone. Fax. 16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a topo sheet. 9898370462 alternative sites are examined. 17. Interlinked Projects 18. Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? 19. If yes, date of submission t Applicable 20. If no, reason The proposed project is quarrying for Sand mine. 21 Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. i.the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980? ii.the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? iii. The C.R.Z. tification, 1991? 22. Whether there is any government Order/Policy relevant /relating to the site? 23 Forest land involved (hactor) 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 any and its relevance with the proposed project. Activity 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/ 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in Yes land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data Change in the land use of Mining Lease area is envisaged as the existing land use category is barren land which shall continue to be so even after mining operations cease. Present topography is having flat terrain. Please refer layout plan and short view is attached as per Annexure -6 & 7 respectively.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, Clearance of some weeds/grasses may take place. vegetation and building? vegetation exists within the lease area. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? t Applicable 1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. t Applicable bore house, soil testing? 1.5 Construction works? Office and store house set up temporary basis so no new construction work is required. 1.6 Demolition works? NA 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Most of the workers are from nearby village and they return to their homes after their work only rest shelter will be made on temporary. 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures NO NA or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations. 1.9 Underground works including NA mining or tunneling? 1.10 Reclamation works? Yes After completion of mining period, pit will be reclaimed as agriculture and cultivation purpose. 1.11 Dredging? NO NA 1.12 Offshore structures? t Applicable 1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? 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? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic Yes yes Semi mechanizes open cast method of excavation. The soil cover will be removed by use of a JCB. The Production is in from of limestone blocks. The limestone blocks are generated with help of stone cutters. Wet cutting is employed. The blocks are liberated manually and loaded on to trucks or tractor trolleys to be sent to the client. The blocks measure around 15 X9 X9 Facilities for storage of goods or materials. Mineral will be kept at the working faces and directly sold to the local suppliers. The top soil will be stacked at separate site and the same will be used for the plantation purpose. About 40 % waste will be generated. This waste will be used for the backfilling. Enough construction workers available in nearby area. new road, rail will be constructed. Existing road network will be used. closure or diversion of transportation Routes.
movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culver ting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? In view of neither any surface drain/stream nor any water course (minor ) passing through the mining lease area, there will not be any changed in surface hydrology. 1.22 Stream crossings? ne 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water Abstraction of ground water proposed. from ground or surface waters? 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or runoff? NA 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or Decommissioning 1.26 Long-term dismantling or Decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Yes During the operational phase, required materials and personnel will be transported to the mine lease area. The existing road network will be used. NA Mining shall be done as per guidelines of Geology and Mining department. 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either Yes 7 personals shall be employed for the project. temporarily or permanently? 1.29 Introduction of alien species? t Applicable 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic t Applicable diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? t Applicable 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 Yes A copy of 7-12 and NA is attached as per agricultural land (ha) 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users unit: KLD Yes Annexure -9 Water consumption will be 3.00 KL/Day. Out of this 1.00 KL/Day will be used for Domestic purpose and 1.00 KL/Day will be use for sprinkling purpose. 1.00 KL/Day will be used for greenbelt development. water will be use forfarmer well. 2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Building Lime stone 15000 TPA. 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, and/soil (expected source-mt) t Applicable
2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) t Applicable 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) Yes required 2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Electricity used 42 HP connection Electricity provided by PGVCL other energy is t Applicable 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) 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. t applicable t Applicable 3.5 Any other causes t Applicable Yes Local Persons will get direct & indirect employment and enhance the skill of the local people of nearby village. The proposed project shall not affect any vulnerable groups of people in the near vicinity. Production of solid waste 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 Yes Total 40 % of the ROM will be generated as a waste, which will be further used for backfilling. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or t Applicable commercial waste) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous t Applicable Waste Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes t Applicable 4.5 Surplus product t Applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from t Applicable effluent treatment 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes t Applicable 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment t Applicable 4.9 Contaminated soils or other t Applicable materials 4.10 Agricultural wastes t Applicable 4.11 Other solid wastes t Applicable 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 sources 5.2 Emissions from production processes 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or equipment Yes 5.4 Emissions from construction t Application activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odors from handling of NA materials including construction materials, sewage and waste. 5.6 Emission from incineration of waste t Application 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in t Application open air (e.g. slash material s, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources t Application Yes NO Dust will be generated during activities such as cutting, sizing, handling and transportation of minerals. A think green belt shall be developed around the periphery of the mine to attenuate the noise levels. Additionally, daily sprinkling of water will carry the dust suppression. NA
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 6.1 From Operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes The mining operation will be open cast manual method. ise will be generated from operation of cutting and sizing only. However, earmuff will be provided to be the personals/operators at the time of operation. 6.2 From industrial or similar processes industrial process will be involved at mine lease area. 6.3 From construction or demolition t Applicable 6.4 From blasting or piling blasting is proposed. 6.5 From construction or operational NA traffic 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems t Applicable 6.7 From any other sources t Applicable 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/ Details thereof (with approximate.. quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or t Applicable spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other t Applicable effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted NO NA to air into the land or into water 7.4 From any other sources t Applicable 7.5 Is there a risk of long term up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? There is no such risk. S.. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project which could affect human health or the environment. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from Hazardous substance will be in very
storage handling use or production of hazardous substances negligible quantity as drilling and blasting is not proposed. 8.2 From any other causes From use of stone cutter. 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc.)? Area is susceptible to earthquake. Project area falls in zone III. S.. 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. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of supporting. lities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g. Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) housing development extractive industries supply industries other Yes NA Only temporary rest shelter would be made. NA NA NA NA 9.2 Lead to after use of the site, which could haven impact on the environment Part of the excavated Mine will be backfilled & will be developed as green belt. & Rest will be used for rain water storage and which will have a positive impact on nearby agricultural lands.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments NA 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects As the area being rich with building lime stone mineral, number of mines in surrounding area, may either restart or increase production which will lead to increase combined environmental impacts, particularly due to increased road traffic for materials transport/dispatch S.. Environmental Sensitivity Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible)with source of information data 1. Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value t Applicable 2. Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains forests. 3. Areas used protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration 4. Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Caustal Zon About 3.00 km. t Applicable t Applicable 5. State, National boundaries t Applicable 6. Routes or facilities used by the t Applicable public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas. 7. Defense installations t Applicable 8. Densely populated or built-up area Yes Village Madhavpur 2.60 km in direction
9. Areas occupied by sensitive manmade 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 could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, folding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) (I) Yes Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies Village Madhavpur primary school 2.60 km in direction t Applicable t Applicable Area is susceptible to Earthquake. Projects are falls in Zone III. 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 give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: Place:. Signature of the applicant With Name and Full Address (Project Proponent/ Authorized Signatory)
FROM i, PRE FEasiBiLiTY REPORT & ENViRONMENT MaNaGEMENT PLaN FOR M/s. BUiLDiNG LiME stone MiNE OF shree MasHRiBHai DEVsHiBHai BaRiYa area (survey NO.50/ Paiki 2, ViLL. MaDHaVPUR(GHED), TaL. & Dis. PORBaNDaR) PROPOsED PRODUCTiON:-15000 TPa PROJECT COsT: - 10 LaCs Details of Area Total Area -00.76.34 hector, Near Village-Madhavpur(Ghed) Taluka- Porbandar, District-Porbandar (Gujarat) Applicant Shree Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya Vill. Madhavpur(Ghed),Tal.Porbandar, Dis. Porbandar Mob.9898370462
Chapter 2 1. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT The proposed M/s. Building Lime Stone Mine of Shree Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya Area at near Village-Madhavpur(Ghed), Taluka- Porbandar, Dist.Porbandar,(Gujarat) has been granted to Shree Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya, resident of At. Porbandar, Dis. Porbandar Applied Area- 0.76.34 Ha. Proposed Production-24000 TPA. 1.1. Copy of Mining Lease/ Letter of Intent. A letter of intent has been issued in Favor of Shree Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya, for extraction of Lime Stone, Near Village- Madhavpur(Ghed), Taluka- Porbandar & Dist.-Porbandar (Guj.)., For The Period of 5 years Vide Letter no... Dated-. (Annexure 1) 2.2 Nature of the project: Mining of Building Limestone is proposed in the applied area 0.76.34 Ha. (Private. Near land), Village-Madhavpur(Ghed), Taluka- Porbandar, Dist.- Porbandar,(Gujarat).Mining will be carried out by Semi-Mechanized Opencast Method. Proposed Production 15000 TPA. The Building Limestone Area near Madhavpur(Ghed) is a hub for building limestone Extraction. There are various projects for production of limestone blocks in the mine. The building limestone industry is a thriving industry because of prolific use of limestone in building industry. The project is aimed at producing building limestone slabs from the applied area. TABLE 2.1 SHOWS THE ML AREA ALONG WITH ITS DIMENSIONS. SI. Near Village Area 1. Madhavpur(Ghed) 0.76.34 Ha. 1.2. Need For The Project and its importance to the country: Building Limestone is an important mineral for the building Construction. It is naturally available in sample quantities and thus is important for construction of buildings due to its toughness. It is being used as bricks and khandas. 2.4. Demand - Supply gap The demand of building stone depends on the level of development and the rate of growth of the economy. However, there is a persistent demand for this commodity.
2.5. Imports vs. Indigenous Production Ther is no Import of building Limestone. All production of building Stone is earmarked for the indigenous demand/ local market. 2.6. Export Possibility There is no proposal to export the production. 2.7. Domestic/Export Markets The limestone (Building) will be only for domestic market/local Suppliers. 2.8. Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) Due to the Project The proposed Madhavpur(Ghed) Limestone (Building) making activity is envisaged to improve the socio-economic condition on a micro-economic scale by generating local employment 10 direct and 3 indirect. TABLE NO. 2.2 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL S.. Particulars Numbers 1 Permit Manager 1 2 Forman 1 3 Others 5 Total 7 For the plantation, security, or any type of general labour shall be kept on contract basis.
Chapter - 3 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 2.1. Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. The limestone (Building) Area is a fresh application for environmental clearance and not interlinked or interdependent. 2.2. Location(Map Showing general location, Specific location, and Project site layout ) with co-ordinates. The Buillding Lime Stone mine of Shree Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya Area is located at near Village - Madhavpur(Ghed), Taluka- Porbandar, Dist. Porbandar, Gujarat. Latitude Longitude 21 14'."N 69 58'."E
Fig.1: LOCATION PLAN OF M/s. BUILDING LIME STONE MINE OF SHREE MASHRIBHAI DEVSHIBHAII BARIYA
Fig.2:GOOGLE IMAGE OF THE M/s. BUILDING LIME STONE MINE OF SHREE MASHRIBHAI DEVSHIBHAII BARIYA 2.3. Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental consideration done into should be highlighted highlighted. The site is suitable because of its location and availability of resources. The topography is flat along with scanty overburden to remove. The site is also away From major habitation centers. 2.4. Size and Magnitude of operation The maximum rated capacity of the project will be 24000 TPA productions and the area is spread over 0.76.34Ha. Ha. The bricks formation is in form of 15 X 9 X 9. 2.5. Project Description with process details The soil cover is firstly stacked with use of an hired JCB/excavator and piled for backfilling and plantation later on. The surface to be mined is scrapped to a level and 3-4 3 4 stone cutters are put into use. The standard saleable limestone block measures 15 x9 x9. Depth is kept constant at 9 to 10 inchess for a cutter and cuts are made by wet cutting. The blocks are carefully liberated manually thereafter and are ready for sale. 2.6. Raw material Required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area o final products, mode of transport of raw ma material and finished product. raw materials are required in preparation of final products.
2.7. Resource Optimization/ Recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any. NA. 2.8. Availability of water and its source, Energy/ Power requirement and source should be Given. Water will be brought from nearby Villages through water tankers TABLE NO. 3.1. WATER DEMAND Purpose Requirement (KLD) Drinking Purpose 0.3 Domestic use 0.7 Dust Suppression/Stone 1.0 cutting Plantation 1.0 Total 3.00 2.9. Quantity of wastes to be generated (Liquid and Solid) and scheme for their Management/disposal. About 40% wastes will be generated & waste will be used for the backfilling.
3. SITE ANALYSIS Chapter - 4 3.1. Connectivity TABLE-4.1: CONNECTIVITY DETAILS FROM SITE: Sr. Particulars. 1. Road Connectivity 2. Nearest Highway 3. Nearest Railway Station 4. Nearest Airport Details The village Madhavpur(Ghed), nearest population center is 2.60 km away from the lease area & it is connected with other important towns and cities through a good network of roads with regular public transport services. The District Headquarter Porbandar is 65 km connected by tar road. NH-8E- 2.30 Km in direction. The nearest railhead is at Gadu Railway station 40.84 km lease area. The nearest civilian airport for regular commercial flights is at Porbandar Airport the road distance from the lease area is around 64 km. 3.2. Land form, land use and land ownership Applied Area 0.76.34 hactor State Gujarat District Porbandar Taluka Porbandar Village Madhavpur(Ghed) Land ownership The land is of private land and the LoI has been granted in favor of Shree Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya for the period of 10 years. 3.3. Topography The topography of the lease area is almost flat. The mine has a thin veneer of soil having a thickness of about 0.5 to 1.5 meters. The applied area forms a part of survey. 50/ Paiki 2. Latitude Longitude 21 14'."N 69 58'."E
3.4. Existing land use Pattern TABLE-4.2: LAND USE PATTERN OF THE AREA S.. Particular Existing Land Pattern Hect. 1 Pits 0.00 2 Road 0.00 3 Backfill 0.00 4 Mineral Stack 0.00 5 Plantation 0.00 6 Water Reservoirs 0.00 7 Remaining Virgin Area 0.76.34 0.76.34 Use in 3.5. Existing Infrastructure Commensurate with the scale of mining operations, the Requisite support facilities are Proposed to be Provided, which are adequate to meet the functional requirement of the mine. In the next coming years it is proposed to construct and provide site services as mine office cum rest shelter, first aid box, toilet etc. The drinking water is made available through water tankers. 3.6. Soil / Rock Formation Around Morvi and Wankaner area Sandstone & Shale of Jura- Cretaceous to lower Eocene age. The Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary group of Rocks. It occupies most of the area of NE part of Rajkot district, in particular Wankaner. The Sandstone is pinkish white to violet in colour and Serves As a very good aquifer. The thickness Sandstone exceeds 4 mts at some places and has a medium to coarse grained texture. The Sandstones here are available in red, grey and black shades with occasional thin coal strings. The variation in colour reflects deposition from various geological provenances and hence variation in composition. Stratigraphic Sequence of the Formations with their geological age are given as below:
Group System Rock type Localities Age in Millions of years Quaternar Y Tertiary or Kainozoic Recent and Sub- Recent Alluvium, blown Sand, Silts of Rann and Banni, Tidal Flats And Raised beaches Alluvial plains of Gujarat, Ran, Banni & Coastal deposites. 0.01 Pleistocene Milliolites Saurastra Coast from Gopnath rthwards extending beyond Porbandar. Kutch area Pilliocene Dwarka beds, Manchhar Dwarka,Okha, Piram beds, Gypsiferous clays island, Kutch and sandy Foraminiferallimestones. Miocene Gaj beds-highly Saurashtra Coast, Kutch fossiliferous clays and limestones. Agate bearing Conglomerates. Kand Formations Oligocene Tarkeshwar clays Tarkeshwar (District Surat) And Kutch Eocene Nummulitic limestones and clays Paleocene Madh series- Supratrapean Tarkeshwar area and Kutch Kutch 1 12 25 40 60 Secondary or Mesozoic. Cretaceous Eocene Cretaceous Deccan traps with inter Trappeans Himatnagar sand-stones, Lameta(Limestone). Bagh beds Parts of Sabarkantha, Panchmahals, Baroda, Broach, Surat and Major part of Saurashtra and Small part of Kutch Himatnagar, Kapadvanj, Balasinor, Parabia, Dahod, Gabat, Narmada Valley. 110
Land / Soil Characteristic The Soils are generally developed from sandstone formation and are coarse in texture with satisfactory internal drainage. The sub soil condition below the Existing ground level is almost uniform in nature. Sub soil is Composed of clay mixed with little fine grained silty sand, Moram and Kankar with Low Resistivity due to clay and soil moisture. The area is covered with recent to Sub Recent alluvial deposits comprising of brownish clay mixed with little fine grained Sand, silty Sand. The soil below ground level consist of top silty low plastic soil layer having no swelling nature. Blackish Brown to yellowish brown clayey silt or sand silt layer extends to the depth of 2 to 3 mts. Extend of Mechanization & Mining Machinery Deployed: The only Machinery deployed are the stone cutter for cutting the blocks and JCB. ORE BODY DIMENSION BODY LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH MINERAL REMARKS LIMESTONE As per layout plan As per layout plan 6.0 LIMESTONE - LOSSES ALONG LEASE BOUNDARY - TONNE 15000 TOTAL 15000 MT REMAINING RESERVE 150000 LIFE OF MINE@ RATE OF 15000 MT 5 Years Recovery Factor: 60% of building Limestone & remaining 40% is rejected. 3.7. Climate date From Secondary Sources M/s Building Lime Stone Mine of Shree Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya area is situated in district Porbandar. Porbandar has semi-arid climate, with hot, dry summers from mid-march to mid- June and the wet monsoon season from mid-june to oct., when the city receives 1250 mm of rain on average. The months from vember to February are mild, the average temperature being around 20 C, with low humidity. During summer time, the temperature ranges between 24 C and 42 C. In the months of winter, Porbandar temperature varies between 10 C and 22 C but on a whole winters are pleasant.
3.8. Social infrastructure available. The infrastructure like, toilets, shelter etc. is proposed at mine site. The nearest village is Madhavpur(Ghed), health & educational facilities (in the form of Primary and secondary schools) are available there. Medical facilities, Primary Health centre are therein the mine, imparting services, for advance medical facilities. 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 well. The water supply is also supplied through tanker in few villages. Communication services like post office and telephones are available in the nearby village. Some of the villagers 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. Compulsory medical checkup program and first aid box with necessary equipment will be provided. Training for workers Regarding occupational hazards. Safety equipment i.e. dusts mask, safety shoes, gloves etc.
4. PLANNING BRIEF Chapter - 5 4.1. Planning concept It is a mining project of mineral building limestone. The proposed production of is 24,000 TPA. Opencast, Semi- Mechanized method of mining will be adopted and transportation of minerals shall be done through road by trucks. 4.2. Man Power Requirement Man Power requirement for mining is estimated to be 10 s. Most of the employees will be recruited from neighboring village. The laborers are provided along with tractor trolley by contractor or from nearby villages. So there will no permanently migration of people, hence there will be no population projection. 4.3. Land use Planting S.. Land use Category TABLE-5.1: LAND USE PATTERN OF THE AREA Pre Operational Phase Operational Phase Post Operational Phase 1 Pits 0.00 0.4580 0.3054 2 Dumps 0.00 0.0000 0.0000 3 Plantation 0.00 0.2214 0.2214 4 Road 0.00 0.0229 0.0000 5 Mineral Stack 0.00 0.0076 0.0000 6 Black Filled mine 0.00 0.0000 0.2366 out mine 7 Remaining Virgin 0.76.34 0.0535 0.0000 land Total 0.76.34 0.76.34 0.76.34 Total 0.76.34 hect. Area will be covered under the plantation, which includes 0.3054 hect. Area will be used for plantation on statutory barrier, 0.2214 hect. Area will be used for backfilling along with plantation and 0.2366 hect. Area will be used for plantation on mined out benches.
4.4. Facilities Provided 4.4.1. Infrastructure The infrastructure like, toilets, shelter etc. are proposed at mine site. For drinking, water will be brought from water tanker outside the applied mine. A first aid box will also be constructed and maintained. Communication services like post office and telephones are available in the nearby villages. Medical facilities are also provided. 4.4.2. Landscaping and Green belt development It is proposed to plant total 235 Saplings, covering an area of 0.2214 hect. During the post- Operational Stage. TABLE-5.2: PLANTATION PROGRAM Year Along the lease boundary Mine(ha.) Plants 1 0.04428 47 2 0.04428 47 3 0.04428 47 4 0.04428 47 5 0.04428 47 Total 0.2214 235 Total 0.76.34 hect. Area will be covered under the plantation, which includes 0.3054 hect. Area will be used for plantation on statutory barrier, 0.2214 hect. Area will be used for backfilling along with plantation and 0.2366 hect. Area will be used for plantation on mined out benches. A number of species will be planted suitable to this area of climate conditions like coconut tree, neem, mango, Jungle, etc. 4.4.3. Health And Safety System During the opencast working, and allied activities, all the precautionary measures shall be taken into account as per GMMR 1961 and GMCDR 1988 for safety and security. Following Safety & security measures will be enforced; Moving front of the quary shall have temporary fencing. Permanent fencing will be provided where quarry has reached the ultimate pit limit. Mine entrance will have a permanent check post and record shall be maintained of all persons/vehicles entering the mine area. Round the clock security arrangement shall be provided to prevent inadvertent entry of persons.
5.4.4 Disaster Management and Risk Assessment Inspite of following all the precautionary measures and following all safety rules, regulations and Procedures, in mining accidents cannot be ruled out completely. The project proponent will formulate a disaster Management plan with the approval of DGMS. Following are the accidents which can take place in mechanised opencast mining and measures proposed to be taken. Fall of human beings or fall of machines from benches/ dumps/ haul roads. Fire & Explosion in machinery Emergency situation due to social reason such as public unrest, terrorism etc. Preventive Measures: Creating berm on the side of benches/ haul roads of hight greater than or equal to ½ tyre radius. Minimum height of berm shall be 1.2 m and slop 45. Minimum clearance of 1.5 m will be maintained between outer tyre and berm. Fire fighting equipment in the machinery / workshop/ office will be maintained. Persons will be trained in the use of fire fighting equipment and mock rehearsal will be conducted. Training of security personnel. Procedures as laid down in disaster management plan to be followed. Training Persons will be trained in the following: Knowledge of chemicals and use of protective equipment Procedure for reporting emergencies Location and use of fire fighting equipment Knowledge of alarm system and siren Evacuation procedures. Training in first aid as per mines rules 1955 Emergency Equipment & Facilities: Mobiles Fire fighting equipment s Emergency medical supplies Other protective equipment s i.e. goggles, helmet, face shield, hand gloves, safety belts, barricade tape. First aid station as per the provisions of mines rules 1955.
Chapter - 6 5. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE S.. Particulars Details 1 Mining area 0.76.34 Ha. 2 Residential Area t applicable 3 Green belt It is proposed to plant total 235samplings, covering an area of 0.2214 ha. During the Operational stage. 4 Social infrastructure NA 5 Connectivity Sr. Particulars Details 1 Nearest Highway 2 Nearest Railway station 3 Nearest airport 6 Drinking Water Management 0.3 7 Sewerage system 0.5 8 Industrial waste/domestic 0.7 management 9 Solid waste management 0 10 Power Requirement and 42 HP supply/ source NH 8E-2.30 Km Gadu Railway station 40.84 KM Porbandar Airport 64 km
Chapter - 7 6. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN Since the project is private land, there is no reserves forest or protected forest land within the applied area. There is no human settlements within the area so, no resettlement and rehabilitation is required. Chapter - 8 7. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES 7.1. Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (time schedule for the project to be given) The project activity will be taken up in parallel along with the opening of mine, after the environmental clearance & CTE/CTO is granted. The production will commence within two months of the environmental clearance & CTE/CTO. 7.2. Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project The project proponent will incur a total cost of Rs. 10 lakh and may vary from place to place and with magnitude of the limestone mining. This will include the rent/lease for land, cost of labor, cost of transportation, fuel charges etc. Chapter - 9 8. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) The project will bring economical benefits to the state by the way of royalty for mineral and people by the way of direct(10 persons) and secondary employment (3 persons) opportunities. Management will be helping nearby village by providing aid to school, conducting medical and social awareness camps, helping in formation of self help groups etc. especially keeping in the view the tribal and economically backward population in the area as part of its corporate social responsibility.
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN LIMESTONE (BUILDING) 1.0. INTRODUCTION: The proposed M/s. Building Lime Stone Mine of Shree Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya Area at near village Madhavpur(Ghed), Tal. Porbandar, District- Porbandar, (Gujarat) has been granted to Shree Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya resident of Porbandar applied area -0.76.34 ha. Proposed production 24,000 TPA The building lime stone mine near Porbandar is a hub for building lime stone extraction. The building lime stone industry is a thriving industry because of profile use of lime stone in building industry. The project is aimed at producing building lime stone slabs from the lease mine. The mining methodology consists of carving up blocks of dimensions 15 x9 x9 with help of a stone cutter, in this method there is a reject of 40% of the production and about 60% of the yield is usable. Topography of the Area The topography of the lease area is almost flat. The mine has a thin veneer of soil having a thickness of about 0.5 to 1.5 meters. Latitude Longitude 21 14'."N 69 58'."E Climate date From Secondary Sources The M/s. Building Lime Stone Mine of Shree Mashribhai Devshibhai Bariya area is situated in district Porbandar. Porbandar has semi-arid climate, with hot, dry summers from mid-march to mid- June and the wet monsoon season from mid-june to oct., when the city receives 1250 mm of rain on average. The months from vember to February are mild, the average temperature being around 20 C, with low humidity. During summer time, the temperature ranges between 24 C and 42 C. In the months of winter, Porbandar temperature varies between 10 C and 22 C but on a whole winters are pleasant.
Flora & Fauna forests land the area. It is entirely a private Ag. Land. endangered Species found in the core zone, so no adverse impact on the flora & Fauna. Since, there are no endangered spices of flora & fauna observed in core zone. The environmental Management plan has been developed with a view to bring down the levels of impacts as discussed in the last chapter within limits. In each of the areas of impact, measures have to be taken to reduce potentially significant adverse impacts are to be enhanced/ augmented so that the overall adverse impacts are reduced to as low level as possible. The mining in the area has been proposed with time bound management plan so that impacts on different environmental parameters are minimized at every stage of mining. Measures to be taken for each of the impact areas are detailed in the following para: Land Environment Air Environment Water Environment ise Environment Reclamation & Rehabilitation of lands Discharge of Effluents Afforestation & Green belt development programme Corporate Social Responsibilities Risk assessment & Disaster Management Plan 2.0. ENVIRONMENT IMPACT & MEASURES 2.1. AIR ENVIRONMENT 2.1.1 Anticipated impacts The opencast mining operations are generally prone to generation of high levels of PM and to a limited extent SO2, NOx due to fossil fual based vehicles and machines etc. Air pollution due to SO2, NOx and PM may result in irritation and inflammation of eyes and congestion of throat and infection in lungs. 2.1.2 Mitigation Measures: In addition to the above the following measures will be adopted:- 1. Water spraying on the roads for suppression of dust. 2. Development of green belt. 3. Water sprinklers will be sprayed at all loading / transfer points. 4. Wet cutting will be adopted.
5. PPE will be provided to the workers. 6. To control the emissions regular preventative maintenance of equipment will be carried out. 2.2. WATER ENVIRONMENT 2.2.1 Anticipated impacts impact on the surface water resources is envisaged. The rain water accululates in the area, which will be used for dust suppression and plantation purpose. The ground water table in this region range from 30-40 m from the surface level. Due to mining, ground water will not intersect in this project. Since no chemicals or explosives are used for mining of building Limestone, there is no source of contaminants that can contaminate surface waters or the ground waters. 2.2.2 Mitigation Measures There is not the case with this lease, as mineral or soil does not contain any harmful ingredients that could leach to the water table. Thus the area working shall not affect the ground water quality. The impact of mining on ground water is not anticipated ; therefore measures are not required. 2.3. LAND ENVIRONMENT 2.3.1 Anticipated impacts In open cast mining, the top crust of earth i.e. top soil/sub soil is completely removed below which are mineral deposits. The earth rock and other strata, called O/B are completely removed to provide access to the mineral deposit. In this manner land use pattern of an area always changes in the form of voids formed due to excavation of mineral. Topography of the surrounding area will remain unchanged. The drainage pattern due to proposed mining will not be disturbed within core zone as well as buffer zone. The thickness of the top soil is 1.0 m, it shall be scrapped and stack at separate place and will be used for plantation. 2.3.2 Mitigation measures The mining area will be affected to the land environment. The excavated area will be backfilled for aesthetic purpose at the life of area. The top soil will be stack at separate earmarked site and use for the plantation.
2.4. NOISE ENVIRONMENT 2.4.1 Anticipated impacts As far as noise pollution is concerned, Limestone mining does not contribute much to noise pollution, except the noise generated from stone cutter. ise level in the working environment is compared with the standards prescribed by central pollution control board which will be adopted and enforced by the govt. of india through the noise pollution (Regulation and control) Rules, 1250 The exposures to excessive noise levels can lead to: Prevention of sleep, insomnia & fatigue. Decrease in speech reception, communication, disturbance and diminished concentration thus adversely affecting job performance efficiency. Irreparable psychological disturbance including impaired hearing. 2.4.2 Mitigation measures Mitigate the noise level following control measures will be adopted:- 1. Periodical monitoring of noise will be done. 2. Regular and proper maintenance of noise generating machinery. 3. Proper PPE in form of earplugs and safety eye wear shall be provided to workers working with the stone cutter and those in immediate vicinity of it. 4. Plantation in applied area will also reduce propagation of noise outside the core zone. 5. Green belt shall provide at the lease periphery, within the applied area. 2.5. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT forests land the area. It is entirely a private Ag. Land. endangered species found in the applied area, so no adverse impact on the flora & fauna. Since, there are no endangered spices of flora & fauna observed in core zone as well as buffer zone. Therefore, measures are not required. 2.5.1 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT The implementation for development of green belt will be of paramount importance as it will not only add up as an aesthetic feature, but also act as a pollution sink. The species to be grown in the area should be dust tolerant and fast growing species so that permanent green belt is created. Apart from the green belt and aesthetic plantation for elimination fugivitive of emission and noise control, all other plantation efforts shall be decided and executed with the assistance and co-operation of the local community.
2.5 Socio-Economic Trees proposed for green belt development SI. Scientific name Common Name. 1. Ficus benghalensis Banyan Tree 2. Eucalyptus globulus Nilgiri 3. Ficus religiosa Pipal 4. Azadirachta indica Neem The impact of mining on social demographic profile is positive because displacements of habitat are not involved in this project. Porbandar project will generate rural employment. The mining activities in the area will raise economic status of the mine workers. 3.0. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Environmental Management plan serves no purpose if it is not implemented with true spirit. Thus, an implementation and monitoring programme has to be prepared. Implementation of proposed control measures and monitoring programmed has an implementation on the surrounding area as well as for the region. Therefore mining management should be strengthen the existing control measures implemented within the sandstone mining area relating to the following specific areas. Collection of air and water samples at strategic location with frequency suggested and by analyzing thereof. If the parameters exceed the permissible tolerance limits, corrective regulation measure should be taken. Collection of soil samples at strategic locations once in a year and analysis thereof with regard to deleterious constituents, if any. Regular visual examination will be carried out to look for possibilities of erosion. Any abnormal condition, if observed should be taken care of. Measurement of noise levels at mine site, stationary and mobile sources, and adjacent villages will be done. Plantation will be done as per program i.e. along the boundary. 3.1. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER Environmental professional/ officer should be appointed/ hired to implement the environment management plan. The officer shall ensure the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the environment management programme:- Environmental officer will be responsible for proper maintenance and operation of the programme and it will oversee the following aspect:
Conduct environmental awareness program to the workers, supervisory staff and contract leborers during the mining and operation period. Regularly monitor the environmental parameters and prepare reports as required by the GPCB. Recommend necessary measures to improve environmental conditions. Conduct safety program to create safety awareness among workers/staff. Train the staff and other workers on safety measures and conduct safety drills to educate them. Environmental officer will be in regular touch with state pollution control board and state mining department and send them annual progress report. Any new regulations considered by state/central pollution control board for the building stone mining would be taken care of. 3.2. PROPOSED SET UP The Environmental professional/ officer will be responsible for: Liasion with environment monitoring laboratory for collecting and analyzing water and air samples from surrounding area and work zone monitoring for pollutants. Implementing the control and protective measures. Co-coordinating the environment related activities within the project as well as with outside agencies. Collecting statistics of health of workers and population of surrounding villages. Monitoring the progress of implementation of environmental management program. Greenbelt development along the area.