Environmental Impact Assessment: Final Report After Public Hearing

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
FOR
THE PROPOSED IRON ORE MINE (874.290-HA)
OF NEELACHAL ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED
AT SUNDARGARH/KEONJHAR DISTRICTS, ORISSA STATE
FINAL REPORT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
Sponsor:
Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited

Bhubaneswar
Prepared by :
Vimta Labs Ltd.

142 IDA, Phase-II, Cherlapally
Hyderabad–500 051
env@vimta.com, www.vimta.com
(NABET & QCI Accredited, NABL Accredited & ISO 17025 Certified Laboratory,
Recognized by MoEF, New Delhi)
June, 2012
Environmental Impact Assessment for Proposed Iron Ore Mine of NINL
at Sundargarh/Keonjhar Districts, Orissa
Executive Summary
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Proponent
NEELACHAL ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED (NINL) is a joint venture public sector

company having its steel plant at Duburi in Jajpur District, Orissa mainly
promoted by Mineral Metals Trading Corporation Ltd (MMTC), Govt. of India
undertaking and Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation Ltd (IPICOL), a
Govt. of Orissa enterprise. The plant with all its units, will produce 492,000
Tonnes of pig iron, 300,000 Tonnes of wire rods and 276,000 Tonnes of billets
per annum.
1.2 Background of the Mining Project
NINL was granted mining lease for Iron Ore, over an area of 1798.338 ha in Koira
block of Sundargarh district and Joda block of Keonjhar district by state
Government of Orissa vide letter no. 4386, dated 05.06.99, letter no.4858,
dated:19.06.99 and letter no.4553, dated:27.08.02. IBM approval for the
proposed mining project has been obtained vide letter no.314(3)/2003-
MCCM(C)/MP-13, dated: 02.08.04.
During processing of forest diversion proposal PCCF, Govt of Orissa advised NINL
to reduce the forest area proposed to retain for 2nd phase of exploration or submit
the approved mined plan for the entire area. Accordingly NINL surrendered
924.048 ha area to Govt. of Orissa. G.O.O vide it’s proceedings dated: 18.02.09
accepted the surrendered area and revised the mining lease area to 874.290 ha.
1.2.1 Present Status
Modified mining plan for a lease to 874.290 ha was approved by IBM, Nagpur vide
letter no:314(3)/2008-MCCM(CZ)/MP-53, dated:16.06.09. However after receipt
of authenticated survey map and land schedule from state government it was
found that there is a minor variation in forest and non forest area. Hence,
addendum to modified mining plan owing to change in forest and non-forest area
was again submitted to IBM, Nagpur and was approved vide letter no:
314(3)/2010-MCCM (CZ)/MP-19 dated 15.03.11.
Application for grant of prior environmental clearance for the above project has
been submitted to the MoEF in the month of May 2010 for determination of Terms
of Reference (TOR) for the preparation of EIA/EMP Report. The present EIA
Report is prepared, based on the TOR conditions received from MoEF, vide its
letter no:J-11015/55/2010-IA.II(M), dated 22nd June 2010.
Public hearings for the proposed mining project were conducted by OSPCB (Orissa
State Pollution Control Board) according to the EIA notification 2006 on
08.06.2011 in the premise of Kadalia Project U.P. School in Sundargarh district
and on 03.05.2012 at Pidhapokhari villge in Keonjhar district.
1.3 Description of Project
It is proposed to develop iron ore mine deposit in an area of 874.290-ha in

Sundargarh and Keonjhar districts, Orissa with a production capacity of 2.0 MTPA.
VIMTA Labs Limited, Hyderabad E-1
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Index map and study area map with 10-km radius is shown in Figure-1 and
Figure-2. The estimated cost of the proposed project is about Rs.170 crores and
the life of the mine is about 37 years.
Location of Mine
The proposed mine lease area of 874.290-ha is located at Keonjhar and

Sundergarh districts covering nine villages. The details of environmental setting
of the proposed mining project are given below in the Table-1.
TABLE-1
ENVIRONMENT SETTING
Sr. No. Particulars Details

1 Latitude 21o 50’ 37” to 21o 54’ 16” N
2 Longitude 85o 19’ 34” to 85o 22’ 09” E
3 Elevation above MSL 619.5 m-941.5 m
4 Climatic conditions IMD - Keonjhar Site Specific
Post Monsoon Post-Monsoon
Temperature Mean Max-32.2 °C Mean Max-31.2 °C
Mean Min-8.7 °C Mean Min-8.2 °C
Relative Humidity Mean Max-80 % Mean Max-79 %
Mean Min-56 % Mean Min-57 %
Rainfall 109.7 mm 16.3 mm
5 Land use of the proposed Forest, agricultural fields and barren lands
mine lease area
6 Nearest Highway National Highway-215 connecting Rourkela
with Keonjhar
7 Nearest Railway Station Nayagarh on Jakhapura-Banaspani Railway in
17-km in NE
8 Nearest Helipad Malangtoli helipad of Orissa Mining
Corporation
9 Nearest air port Rourkela – 128-km, NW
10 Nearest village Kadalia (within ML area)
11 Nearest town Koira – 8-km, W
12 Nearest major city Rourkela – 118-km, W
13 Hills/valleys The ML area itself is on a hilly terrain
14 Ecologically sensitive zone Nil within 25 km radial distance from ML
boundary
15 Historical places Nil within 15 km radial distance from ML
boundary
16 Socio-economic factors The ML area falls in 9 villages. Due to
mining, 8 families Kadalia, Kriyakudar and
Basada villages would require their relocation
involving resettlement and rehabilitation of
the project affected persons
17 Defense Installations Nil within 10 km radial distance from ML
boundary
18 Wildlife sanctuary, National Nil within 15 km radial distance from ML
parks and Biospheres boundary
19 Seismic zone Zone-III as per IS-1893 (Part-I) 2002
Source: Vimta Labs Limited

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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION OF MINING PROJECT
2.1 Project Features
• Land Requirement
The mine lease area admeasures about 874.290 ha, which includes 806.153 ha of
forest land and 68.137 ha of non forest land.
• Water Requirement
For construction purposes water requirement will be met from the proposed 4
bore wells. After construction the bore wells will be used for meeting the drinking
requirements. During operational stage a total of 550 KLD (peak requirement 600
KLD) water is required for the proposed project which includes township
requirements domestic as well as industrial purposes and will be met from
Sunanadi which is about 2.5-km from ml area.
• Man Power Requirement
The total manpower required for mining activities will be about 150.
• Power requirement
The total power requirement for the mines is expected as 5 MVA and will be met
from North Eastern Electric Supply Company of Orissa (NESCO).
2.2 Salient Features of Iron Ore Mine
The salient features of mine are given below in the Table-2.
TABLE-2
SALIENT FEATURES OF IRON ORE MINE
Sr. Description Mithirda Basada Kriyakudar

No. block block block
1 Name of the Mine lease Mithirda Basada Kriyankudar
2 Mine lease area 874.29 ha
3 Location Sundergarh & Keonjhar districts, Orissa
4 Type of mine Open cast
5 Method of mining Top slicing / Horizontal benches
6 Rated capacity 2 MTPA
7 Expected life of mine 37 years
8 Production (MT) 1927120 MT 4489030 MT 2984231
For first five years MT
9 Average stripping ratio for 1:0.057 MT/ 1:0.087 1:0.087
first five years m3 MT/ m3 MT/ m3
(ore waste)
10 Geological reserves ( 55% Fe cut off)
Proved 46.50 MT 34.07 MT 9.73 MT
Probable 4.02 MT 4.18 MT 4.00 MT
11 Mineable reserves 30.38 MT 27.03 MT 9.38 MT

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(58% Fe cutoff)
12 Average no. of working days 300
13 Number of shifts 2 shifts

14 Working hours 8 hrs
15 Bench Height 8m
16 Overburden/waste to be 111180 m3 394640 m3 262350 m3
generated during first five
years
17 Topsoil to be generated 31920 m3 83505 m3 15750 m3
during first five years
18 No. of waste dumps at 1
conceptual stage
19 Height of waste dumps 5m 12 m 10 m
20 Area of waste dumps 2.66 ha 3.94 ha 3.14 ha
21 Power requirement 5 MVA from NESCO/grid
22 Water requirement 550 m3/day
23 Man Power 150
24 Transportation 35 T capacity dumpers
2.3 Technology Consideration
• Mineral Reserves and Life of Mine
The total mineable reserves are about 73.67 million tones (58% Fe cutoff).
Annual production of iron ore is about 2.0 million tones and the life of the mine
will be around 37 years.
• Method of Mining
100% mechanized opencast method of mining will be practiced. The mechanised

method will consist of the following operations:
• Drilling and blasting using Rotary Drills;

• Excavation and loading by Hydraulic Shovel; and
• Haulage by high capacity rear dumpers up to crusher.
2.4 Reclamation and Afforestation Programme
Reclamation of land will be carried out by landscaping, soil amelioration and re-
vegetation. However, in order to facilitate the proper growth of vegetation,
limited measures involving preparation of seedbed with suitable amount of
fertilizers and treatment with mulches will be taken up. Vegetation cover in and
around the mine workings helps in:
i) Stabilizing slopes;
ii) Dust control;
iii) Enhancement of aesthetic value;
iv) Minimizing run off; and
v) Reducing noise.

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For re-vegetation, the plants and saplings suitable for the existing soils and site
conditions will be considered. The type of vegetation suggested is well grown
surrounding natural species, which can adapt to the local climate.
2.5 Conceptual Land use Pattern – ML Area
The details of conceptual land use pattern of the lease area and area proposed for
reclamation are given in Table-3.
TABLE-3
LAND USE PATTERN
(Area in ha)
Sr. Description Total area Planned 5 years Beyond 5 years
No. Forest Non- Forest Non- Forest Non-
forest forest forest
1 Mining 634.141 39.303 10.985 5.62 623.156 33.683
2 O.B. / Waste dumping 62.819 6.588 8.82 0.92 53.999 5.668
3 Top soil storage 5.00 --- 5.00 --- --- ---
4 Crude ore (unprocessed 21.75 --- 10.00 --- 11.75 ---
ore) / ROM (Run-off
mine) stockpile
5 Sub-grade ore stocks 21.972 --- 14.29 --- 7.682 ---
and stacking of different
grade of products for
blending and dispatch
6 Roads 14.12 1.88 6.12 1.88 8.00 ---
7 Site services --- 15.01 --- 8.00 --- 7.01
(weigh bridge, fueling
centre, crèche,
recreation centre,
workshop, canteen,
substation, water
supply etc.)
8 Temporary camp office, 2.50 --- 1.00 --- 1.50 ---
security barracks etc.
9 Ore handling plant 25.00 --- 25.00 --- --- ---
including beneficiation
plant
10 Magazine with safety 2.25 --- 2.25 --- --- ---
zone
11 Green belt --- 2.456 2.456 ---
Total : 789.552 65.237 83.465 18.876 706.087 46.361
12 Safety zone 16.601 2.900 --- --- --- ---
Grand Total 806.153 68.137 83.465 18.876 706.087 46.361
3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
The baseline field studies have been carried out during post monsoon season
2010.
3.1 Land Use
The land use pattern of the 10-km radius area has been studied by analyzing the
available secondary data published in Census records. The forest land occupies an
area of about 18053-ha comprising to about 29.17% total geographical area of
10-km radius. Agricultural land in 10-km area works out to about 3539.3 ha
(39.15 %). Remaining land is either area not available for cultivation or cultivable
waste land.
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3.2 Soil Quality
Eight soil samples were collected in and around the mine lease area to assess the
present soil quality of the region. The pH of the soil indicates that the soil is
neutral to slightly acidic in nature. The nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium
concentrations were observed to be in the range of ‘average’ to ‘sufficient’
category. Based on the results, it is evident that the soils are not contaminated
by any pollution sources.
3.3 Meteorology
Meteorological data at the site was monitored during October to December

representing post monsoon season 2010. It was observed that the during study
period, temperature ranged from 8.20C to 31.2 0C and the relative humidity
recorded in the range of 57.0% to 79.0%.
3.4 Ambient Air Quality
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) was carried out at twelve locations with a
frequency of two days per week for three months during post-monsoon season of
2010. The minimum and maximum values of PM10 were observed in the range of
16.2 µg/m3 to 29.9 µg/m3. The results thus obtained indicate that the
concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx, CO, O3, Pb, C6H6, BAP, As and Ni in the
ambient air are well within the National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ) standards
specified in November 2009.
3.5 Water Quality
To assess the physical and chemical properties of water in the region, water
samples from four surface sampling locations and eight ground water locations
and analysed from various water sources around the project site. All the water
quality parameters are well within the limits as the water quality standards IS-
10500.
3.6 Noise Levels
Ambient noise levels were measured at ten locations in around the mine lease
area. The daytime and night time noise levels in all the residential locations were
observed to be within the permissible limits.
3.7 Ecological Environment
Based on the field studies and review of published literature, it is observed that
there are no endangered and protected flora and fauna in the core zone.
However, there are no wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks in 15-km radius
area.

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3.8 Social Environment
The study area (10-km radius) area has a total population of 69565 according to
2001 census. Total male population is about 50.73 % and total female population
is around 49.27 %. The average literacy rate (38.19%) is moderate in the region.
4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
The environmental impacts due to the proposed project of mining project,

associated activities like ore crushing, screening have been assessed and
adequate management plan has been developed to mitigate the impacts.
4.1 Topography
The applied ML area displays an undulated hilly topography. Altitudes vary

between RL 619.5 m to RL 941.5 m (highest) at the hill top. There will be minimal
significant adverse changes in the topography of buffer zone as the excavation
will be confined to the top of the hill. There will be a marginal decrease in the
height (18-m to 24-m) of the hill. At the foot of the hill, there will not be any
topographical changes.
4.2 Air Quality
The air pollution impact of iron ore mines depends on the intensity of ore
extraction operations and mode of transport. All proposed mining operations are
mechanized and operated on electricity/diesel. The maximum incremental ground
level concentrations of dust (PM) due to the mining operations are estimated
using FDM technique and found as 21.0-µg/m3 incremental concentration from
the boundary of the lease with effective implementation of Environment
Management Plan. Necessary mitigation measures will be taken to control the
dust levels.
4.3 Noise Levels and Ground Vibrations
With the mining operations, due to machinery, drilling and blasting for mine
development, excavation, transportation and crushing of magnesite ore, it is
imperative that noise levels would increase. However, the expected noise levels
will not have significant effect on the outside community as habitation area is far
away.
The blasting operations are proposed to use deep hole drilling and blasting using
delay detonators which are bound to reduce the ground vibrations. Further, the
ground vibrations shall be controlled by using modern shock tubes with delay
non-electric (nonel) detonators. In addition various mitigation measures as given
EMP are being practiced at the mine site and will be continued. Hence, ground
vibrations will be well within the specified maximum limits.

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4.4 Water Resources
The total water requirement for iron ore mine will be 550 m3/day, and met from
Sona river. Further, the mining activities will not puncture the ground water table
during its life time.
Adequate drainage systems will be planned in the mining, service centre for
allowing the water to flow in the pre determined path. The drainage system will
be designed in such a way even to meet excess rainfall. No water will be allowed
to flow across the waste dumps. However, few check dams will be constructed to
arrest wash out from the waste dumps during rainy season. All along the mine
roads drainage will be provided and benches will be properly sloped so as to avoid
stagnation of water.
Garland/storm water drains and retaining walls at the toe of the waste dumps are
proposed to channelize the flow of water to the natural steams. With the above
measures no adverse impact is envisaged on the surface water quality in
proposed iron ore mines.
4.5 Soil Environment
The environmental impacts of the mining activities on topsoil are based on the
quantity of removal of topsoil and its dumping. In the present project, as it is
proposed to temporarily store the topsoil and reuse it for plantation schemes, no
impact of dozing of topsoil is envisaged. No waste rock generation will be
involved.
4.6 Solid Waste
The top soil will be preserved and utilised for tree plantation in the mine lease
area. Total amount of waste to be dumped in the first five years for three
proposed sectors have been estimated to be 768170 m3. The plantation on dump
top will be done concurrently depending upon the availability of levelled dump
top. Top soil, cow dung and other fertilizers will be spread over the dump top to
increase the fertility of the soil. Further, check dams made up of boulders are
proposed to be constructed. However, concurrent backfilling will be practiced
from 6th year of mining operations.
4.7 Flora and Fauna
As per forest records there is no wild life sanctuary in 25-km radius. There are no
wildlife corridors in 10-km radius area. There are no threatened flora species in
core /buffer zones. Tree cutting in core zone will be compensated. Compensatory
afforestation will be done in the identified area along with forest department.
However, tree cutting in core zone will be restricted to bear minimum
requirement.
As the mining activity is restricted to core zone, no significant impact on the flora
of the buffer zone due to the proposed mining is anticipated. With afforestation
on overburden dumps and proper management of forest and development of
greenbelt around the mine, the aesthetics will be improved.
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Extensive plantation comprising of pollutant resistant trees will be carried out

surrounding the mine site, which will serve not only as pollution sink but also as a
noise barrier. It is expected that with the adoption of these mitigatory measures,
the impact due to operation of the mines will be minimal on the terrestrial
ecosystem.
The incremental dust generations due to the mining and processing operations, at
the boundary of the project site are insignificant and it is also expected that with
the adoption of mitigatory measures as suggested in EMP, the impact will be
minimal on the terrestrial ecosystem and also on the adjacent forest area.
The impact on the fauna of the buffer zone due to the mining activity will be
marginal. The proposed progressive plantation over a period of time will reduce
the impact, if any, on the fauna.
4.8 Socio-Economic Aspects
The project will definitely help for the improvement of the socio-economic status
of the society in the region by extending the direct / indirect employment
opportunities. The project will also increase the development of ancillary and
related small-scale industries in the adjoining areas.
5.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
5.1 Air Quality Management
The management proposes water spraying before and after blasting, on haul
roads and at crusher to suppress dust in order to reduce dust to be raised in the
air. The mining activities in the NINL being an open cast mining, with use of
heavy earth moving equipment, some form of dust is bound to be generated
during periods of dry months i.e. from October to June.
The proposed level of mining is not anticipated to raise the concentration of the
pollutants beyond the prescribed limits of CPCB. However, the following additional
control measures are suggested to control the PM levels in ambient air.
The following control measures were adopted for controlling air pollution and dust
emissions from the proposed mining activity are summarized below:
• Proper maintenance of the heavy earth moving machinery and vehicles;

• Regular water sprinkling is being carried out to suppress the dust on haul
roads, service roads and mining face by dumpers converted into water
sprinklers;
• The haul roads and service roads were graded to remove the accumulated
loose material;
• Mostly wet drilling is being practiced. The dry drilling equipment was provided
dust collection system;
• Drilling machines were equipped with sharp drill bits for drilling holes;
• Blasting is carried out with optimum charge;
• Blasting is avoided during high winds, night time and temperature inversion
periods;
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• The waste dumps are given proper slopes so that during rainy season water
would not be flowing down from the dump slopes;
• During high winds, excavation and transportation operations are being
suspended;
• The dumpers are not overloaded so as to prevent spillage of the ore on the
haul roads during transportation;
• Good housekeeping is being practiced at all the Development and Production
benches and at utility service places;
• Greenbelt developed near crusher and loading plant areas; and
• The vehicles are maintained properly and exhaust emission are to be checked
regularly;
Further, in order to contain fugitive dust generated in the crushing plant during
dry months water is being sprayed in the form of mist in the crusher. Since
crushing is done by the equipment, which are housed in an enclosed building.
Hence, there is no threat of air pollution to the surroundings areas of crushing
plant.
5.2 Water Quality Management
About 96 m3/day wastewater will be generated from township which will be

routed to STP and will be reused for greenbelt development purposes. The
measures to be taken for water quality management are given below:
• Working benches will be kept free from loose overburden/waste material;

• Garland drains around the mine will be constructed to arrest silt from the
water flowing out of mining area
• Periodical clearing of silt accumulation in drains
• Monitoring of water of garland drains
• Direct precipitation of rain water in the mine in rainy season will be
channelised to garland drains via settling tanks. The same will be used for
horticulture after desilting
• Check dams will be constructed around dump to prevent washing off loose
sediments
5.3 Solid Waste Management
The overburden is laterite with occasional clay. All these will be dumped over the
proposed dump yard as per mine plan within the lease area over about 9.74 ha.
land, for initial five years. From end of fifth year it will be backfilled.
5.4 Reclamation Measure
During life of the mine 854.789 ha will be subjected to mining, dumping, sub-
grade ore stacking and topsoil stacking etc. The above area will be progressively
reclaimed and rehabilitated as and when areas are devoid of iron ore come into
being. After the exhaustion of iron ore within the area during life of mine,
reclamation and rehabilitation measures will be under taken.

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The reclamation of mined out area will be undertaken by means of back-filling

and plantation. Slope of the mined out area will be reclaimed by means of bench
plantation.
The total cost of the project is about Rs.170 crores and the proposed cost
incurred on Environment Measure will be about 25 lacs.
6.0 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT STUDIES
A risk assessment studies have been carried and disaster management plans are
prepared.
7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS
The civic amenities will be substantial after the commencement of mining

activities. The basic requirement of the community needs will be strengthened by
extending health care, educational facilities to the community, providing drinking
water to the villages, building/strengthening of existing roads in the area. NINL
will initiate the above amenities either by providing or by improving the facilities
in the area, which will help in uplifting the living standards of local communities.
8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING CELL
The Environmental Management Cell will also co-ordinate all the related activities
such as collection of statistics of health of workers and population of the region,
afforestation and green belt development.
9.0 JUSTIFICATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT
NINL is proposing Iron ore mine with a production capacity of 2.0 MTPA to supply
continuous iron ore to the existing NINL Steel Plant at Duburi. The proposed mine
will provide direct employment to a large number of personnel. This project will
also generate indirect employment to a considerable number of families, who will
render their services for the employees of the project. Thus, the proposed Iron
Ore Mining project is considered justified from basic raw material requirement
considerations.
10.0 CONCLUSION
The proposed project will have marginal impacts on the local environment with
proper mitigation measures with the effective implementation of the environment
management measures as suggested in the EIA/EMP report and as recommended
by MoEF, CPCB and State Pollution Control Board, the negative impacts will be
minimized to a great extent. However, development of this project has beneficial
impact/effects in terms growth in regional economy, transform the region's
economy from predominantly agricultural to significantly industrial, increase
Government earnings and revenues and accelerate the pace of industrial
development in the region.

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Proposed Mine Site
FIGURE-1
INDEX MAP

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LEGEND
Mine Lease Area Forest Boundary
Road KPRF (within Lease Area)
District Boundary VF / KF (within Lease Area)
Settlements DLC(F) (within Lease Area)
Nadi Nala
FIGURE-2
STUDY AREA MAP (10-KM RADIUS)
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Chapter # Title Page #
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Table of Contents TC- 1

List of Figures TC- 5
List of Tables TC- 6
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Project Proponent C1-1

1.2 Background of the Project C1-1
1.3 Project Details C1-2
1.4 Description of Mine Lease Area C1-2
1.5 Supply and Demand Details C1-5
1.6 Objective of Environmental Impact Assessment C1-5
1.7 Scope of the Study C1-6
1.8 Methodology of the Study C1-6
2.0 Project Description
2.1 Introduction C2-1

2.2 Deposit Details C2-1
2.3 Mineralization C2-2
2.4 Geology of the Area C2-3
2.5 Details of Exploration C2-4
2.6 Reserve & Grade C2-8
2.7 Type of Reserves C2-8
2.8 Geological Reserves C2-8
2.9 Mining Details C2-10
2.10 Yearwise Development C2-12
2.11 Conceptual Plan C2-23
2.12 Salient Features of Opencast mines C2-27
2.13 Extent of Mechanization C2-27
2.14 List of Machines C2-28
2.15 Blasting C2-28
2.16 Mine Drainage C2-30
2.17 Stacking Mineral Reserves and Disposal of Waste C2-30
2.18 Site Services C2-34
2.19 Sources of Pollution C2-36
3.0 Baseline Environmental Status

3.2 Geology and Hydrogeological Aspects C3-1
3.3 Land Use Studies C3-7
3.4 Soil Characteristics C3-13
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3.5 Meteorology C3-18

3.6 Air Quality C3-32
3.7 Water Quality C3-39
3.8 Noise Level Survey C3-46
3.9 Flora and Fauna Studies C3-50
3.10 Demography and Socio Economic Profile C3-68
3.11 Land Acquisition for the Project C3-73
3.12 Rehabilitation & Resettlement of PAF C3-73
3.13 Trafffic Survey C3-78
4.0 Impact Assessment

4.2 Impact during Construction Phase C4-2
4.3 Impact during Operational Phase C4-4
4.4 Impact on Air Quality C4-5
4.5 Impact on Water Resources and Quality C4-9
4.6 Impact on Noise levels and Ground Vibrations C4-10
4.7 Impact on Soil C4-15
4.8 Impact on Flora and Fauna C4-17
4.9 Impact on Land use Pattern C4-19
4.10 Impact on Socio Economic Aspects C4-19
4.11 Impact on Tourist / Religious / Historical Importance C4-21
4.12 Progressive Mine Closure Plan C4-21
4.13 Conceptual Period C4-22
4.14 Reclamation of ML Area C4-24
4.15 Irreversible& Irretrievable Commitments of Environment
Components C4-29
5.0 Environment Management Plan

5.2 Air Pollution Management C5-2
5.3 Water Pollution C5-5
5.4 Noise and Vibration C5-6
5.5 Reclamation and Rehabilitation C5-9
5.6 Soil Conservation C5-16
5.7 Plantation C5-17
5.8 Measures to improve Socio Economic Conditions of
Local Population C5-22
5.9 Environment Management System C5-23
5.10 Occupational Safety & Health C5-27
5.11 Training & Human Resource Development C5-28
5.12 Environmental Monitoring C5-28
5.13 Environmental Management Cell C5-31

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6.0 Public Hearing Details C6-1
7.0 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan

7.2 Identification of Hazards & Risk Assessment C7-2
7.3 Safety Measures at the Deposit C7-5
7.4 Identification of Major Hazard Units C7-6
7.5 Hazard Assessment and Evaluation C7-9
7.6 Emergency Measures C7-19
7.7 Objectives of Disaster Management Plan C7-23
7.8 Emergency Organization C7-24
7.9 Emergency Responsibilities C7-24
7.10 Emergency Facilities C7-27
7.11 Emergency Action C7-29
7.12 General C7-29
7.13 Off-site Emergency Preparedness Plan C7-30
8.0 Project Benefits
8.1 Improvement in Physical Infrastructure C8-1

8.2 Improvement in Social Infrastructure C8-1
8.3 Employment Potential C8-2
8.4 Corporate Social Responsibility C8-2
9.0 Administrative Aspects
9.1 Institutional Arrangement for Environment Protection

and Conservation Introduction C9-1
10.0 Summary & Conclusions
10.1 Justification for Implementation of the Project C10-1

10.2 Summary of Anticipated Environmental Impacts and
Mitigation C10-1
10.3 Conclusion C10-1
11.0 Disclosure of Consultants

11.2 Vimta Labs Limited – Environment Consultants C11-1

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Annexure
Annexure I IBM Letter

Annexure II Mine Lease Document
Annexure III TOR Letter & Compliance
Annexure IV Administrative and Legislative Background
Annexure V Environmental Standards
Annexure VI Water Allocation Letter
Annexure VII Landuse Pattern
Annexure VIII Air Quality Levels
Annexure IX Ecological Details
Annexure X Authentication of Flora and Fauna
Annexure XI Wildlife Conservation Plan
Annexure XII Demographic Details
Annexure XIII Traffic Studies
Annexure XIV Rain Water Harvesting Details
Annexure XV Public Hearing Details
Annexure XVI Forest Diversion
Annexure XVII NOC from Gram Sabha

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Figures # Title Page #
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1.1 Index Map C1-8

1.2 Map showing Mining Blocks C1-9
1.3 Cadastral Map showing Mine Lease Area C1-10
2.1 Surface Plan C2-5
2.2 Geological Plan C2-6
2.3 Geological Cross Section C2-7
2.4 Process Flow Diagram C2-14
2.5 I year Production Plan – Mithirda C2-16
2.6 V year Production Plan – Mithirda C2-17
2.7 I year Production Plan – Basada C2-18
2.8 V year Production Plan – Basada C2-19
2.9 I year Production Plan – Kriyakudar C2-20
2.10 V year Production Plan – Kriyakudar C2-21
2.11 Dumping Plan C2-22
2.12 Conceptual Plan C2-24
3.1.1 Schematic Representation of Ground Water Table C3-36
3.3.1 Thematic Map of Study Area C3-11
3.3.2 Landuse Patrern based on Satellite Data C3-12
3.4.1 Soil Sampling Locations C3-15
3.5.1 Wind Rose Diagram Seasonal C3-26
3.5.2 Wind Rose Diagram Seasonal C3-27
3.5.3 Wind Rose Diagram Annual C3-28
3.5.4 Site Specific Wind Rose C3-31
3.6.1 Ambient Air Quality Sampling Locations C3-33
3.7.1 Water Sampling Locations C3-42
3.8.1 Noise Monitoring Locations C3-48
3.9.1 Terrestrial Ecological Sampling Locations C3-49
3.9.2 Aquatic Ecological Sampling Locations C3-67
4.1 Water Balance Diagram C4-11
4.2 Noise Dispersion Trend around the Mine C4-16
4.3 Dump Site of Mining Blocks C4-25
5.1 Environment Plan C5-18
7.1 Identification of Hazards in Open cast Mines C7-4
7.2 On-site Emergency Plan C7-31
7.3 Off-Site Emergency Plan C7-35
9.1 Organization Structure of Environment Management C9-2

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Tables # Title Page #
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1.1 Forest Land in ML Area C1-3

1.2 Non Forest Land in ML Area C1-3
1.3 Breakup of Non Forest Land C1-3
1.4 Environmental Setting of ML Area C1-4
1.5 Status of Iron Ore Mines Operating in Orissa C1-5
1.6 Iron Ore Linkage for the Proposed Project C1-5
1.7 Environmental Attributes and Frequency of Monitoring C1-7
2.1 Salient Features of Iron Ore Mines C2-2
2.2 Exploration Details C2-4
2.3 Geological Reserves C2-9
2.4 UNFC Classification C2-9
2.5 Mineable Reserves C2-10
2.6 Production Details – Mithirda Block C2-12
2.7 Production Details – Basada Block C2-13
2.8 Production Details – Kriyakudar Block C2-13
2.9 Production Schedule C2-15
2.10 Summary Statement of Production of Ore C2-15
2.11 Proposed Bore Holes – Conceptual Period C2-23
2.12 Landuse Pattern C2-25
2.13 Dumping Details – Mithirda Block C2-26
2.14 Dumping Details – Basada Block C2-26
2.15 Dumping Details – Kriyakudar Block C2-26
2.16 List of Machinery C2-28
2.17 Blasting Parameters C2-28
2.18 Breakup of Explosives C2-29
2.19 Details of Topsoil C2-31
2.20 Year wise Generation of Waste C2-31
2.21 Spread of Dump C2-32
2.22 Yearwise Sub-grade Generation C2-33
2.23 Sub-grade Stacking C2-33
2.24 Yearwise Generation of Lumps and Fines C2-34
2.25 Water Requirement C2-35
2.26 Noise Generating Sources C2-39
3.1.1 Hydrogeological properties of Iron Ore Group C3-5
3.3.1 Block wise Land use Pattern of the Districts of
Sundargarh/Keonjhar C3-8
3.3.2 Landuse/Land Cover Classification System C3-9
3.3.2 Landuse Breakup based on IRS-1D Data – 18th Dec 2006 C3-10
3.4.1 Details of Soil Sampling Locations C3-14
3.4.2 Soil Analysis Results C3-15
3.4.3 Standard Soil Classification C3-16
3.5.1 Climatological Data – IMD Keonjhar C3-20
3.5.2 Rainfall Details C3-25
3.5.3 Micro-meteorological Data C3-29
3.6.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations C3-32
3.6.2 Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring C3-34

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3.6.3 Ambient Air Quality Results C3-37

3.6.4 Summary of Dustfall C3-39
3.7.1 Details of Water Sampling Locations C3-40
3.7.2 Surface Water Quality C3-43
3.7.3 Ground Water Quality C3-44
3.8.1 Details of Noise Monitoring Locations C3-47
3.8.2 Ambient Noise Levels C3-50
3.9.1 Details of Terrestrial Ecological Sampling Locations C3-53
3.9.2 Classwise Distribution of Plant Species in the Study Area C3-55
3.9.3 Details of Forest Lands in Mine Lease Area C3-57
3.9.4 Sampling Locations – Belt Transect Studies C3-57
3.9.5 List of Plant Spices Observed From Belt Transect Studies C3-58
3.9.6 Forest Blocks in Study Area C3-59
3.9.7 Floristic Richness & Species Diversity Index C3-60
3.9.8 Fauna and Their Conservation Status from the Study Area C3-61
3.9.9 List of Flora and Fauna from the Mine Lease Area C3-64
3.9.10 Details of Aquatic Sampling Locations C3-65
3.9.11 Aquatic Fauna From the study Area C3-66
3.10.1 Distribution of Population in the Study Area C3-69
3.10.2 Distribution of Population by Social Structure C3-69
3.10.3 Distribution of Literate and Literacy Rates C3-70
3.10.4 Occupational Structure C3-71
3.10.5 Education Facilities C3-71
3.10.6 Health Facilities C3-72
3.11.1 Village wise Mine Lease Area & No of Affected Plots C3-73
3.12.1 Attached Families & Encroachers Requiring Resettlement
and Rehabilitation C3-74
3.13.1 Details of Traffic Monitoring Locations C3-78
3.13.2 Recommendations on Traffic Capacity – IRC C3-79
4.1 Land use during Operational Stage C4-4
4.2 Sources of Pollutants C4-7
4.3 Contribution of Dumpers C4-8
4.4 Incremental and Resultant SPM Concentrations C4-8
4.5 Water Balance Diagram C4-10
4.6 Noise Generation due to Blast Hole Drilling C4-12
4.7 Noise Due to Excavation/Loading/Transportation C4-13
4.8 Details of Mined out Area C4-22
4.9 Reclamation and Rehabilitation Measures C4-23
4.10 Component Wise Annual Rainwater Harvesting Potential C4-23
4.11 Reclamation Measures of ML Area C4-24
4.12 Dumper Details C4-26
4.13 Details of Land Utilized at the end of Five Years C4-29
5.1 Landuse Break Up C5-9
5.2 Pattern of Utilization C5-11
5.3 Top Soil Generation C5-12
5.4 Year Wise Generation of Waste C5-13

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5.5 Dumping Site Details C5-14

5.6 Rehabilitation Details C5-15
5.7 Yearwise sub grade Generation C5-15
5.8 Plantation Schedule C5-19
5.9 Spices for Plantation C5-20
5.10 Comparison of Dust Collection & Capacity of Various Spices C5-21
5.11 Schedule of Environmental Quality Generation C5-29
5.12 Expenditure towards Environmental Management C5-32
7.1 Category wise Schedule of Proposed Storage Tanks C7-7
7.2 Properties of Fuels/Chemicals Used at Mines C7-7
7.3 Applicability of GOI rules to Fuel/Chemicals Storage C7-7
7.4 Fire Explosion and Toxicity Index C7-9
7.5 Fire Explosion and Toxicity Index for Storage Facility C7-9
7.6 Preliminary Hazard Analysis for Storage Areas C7-10
7.7 Damage due to Incident Radiation Intensities C7-11
7.8 Radiation Exposure and Lethality C7-12
7.9 Scenarios Considered for MCA Analysis C7-12
7.10 Properties of Fuels Considered for Modeling C7-17
7.11 Occurrence of Various Radiation Intensities – Pool Fire C7-17
8.1 Budget on Corporate Social Responsibility C8-2
10.1 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation C10-2

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Introduction
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Proponent
Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) is a joint venture public sector

company having its steel plant at Duburi in Jajpur District, Orissa mainly
promoted by Mineral & Metals Trading Corporation Ltd (MMTC), Govt. of India
undertaking and Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation Ltd (IPICOL), a
Govt. of Orissa enterprise. The plant with all its units, will produce 492,000
Tonnes of pig iron, 300,000 Tonnes of wire rods and 276,000 Tonnes of billets per
annum.
1.2 Background of the Mining Project
NINL was granted mining lease for Iron Ore, over an area of 1798.338 ha in Koira
block of Sundargarh district and Joda block of Keonjhar district by state
Government of Orissa vide letter no. 4386, dated 05.06.99, letter no.4858,
dated:19.06.99 and letter no.4553, dated:27.08.02. IBM approval for the
proposed mining project has been obtained vide letter no.314(3)/2003-
MCCM(C)/MP-13, dated: 02.08.04.
During processing of forest diversion proposal PCCF, Govt of Orissa advised NINL
to reduce the forest area proposed to retain for 2nd phase of exploration or submit
the approved mined plan for the entire area. Accordingly NINL surrendered
924.048 ha area to Govt. of Orissa. G.O.O vide it’s proceedings dated: 18.02.09
accepted the surrendered area and revised the mining lease area to 874.290 ha.
1.2.1 Present Status
Modified mining plan for a lease to 874.290 ha was approved by IBM, Nagpur vide
letter no:314(3)/2008-MCCM(CZ)/MP-53, dated:16.06.09. IBM letter is enclosed
as Annexure-I and mine lease document for an area of 874.290 ha enclosed as
Annexure-II. EIA report and Rehabilitation & Resettlement plan has also been
revised as per modified mine plan.
However after receipt of authenticated survey map and land schedule from state
government it was found that there is a minor variation in forest and non forest
area. Hence, addendum to modified mining plan owing to change in forest and
non-forest area was again submitted to IBM, Nagpur and was approved vide letter
no: 314(3)/2010-MCCM (CZ)/MP-19 dated 15.03.11. IBM letter is enclosed as
Annexure-I.
Application for grant of prior environmental clearance for the above project has
been submitted to the MoEF in the month of May 2010 for determination of Terms
of Reference (TOR) for the preparation of EIA/EMP Report. The present EIA Report
is prepared, based on the TOR conditions received from MoEF, vide its letter no:J-
11015/55/2010-IA.II(M), dated 22nd June 2010. The copy of the said TOR letter
and its point wise compliance is enclosed as Annexure-III.
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Public hearings for the proposed mining project were conducted by OSPCB (Orissa
State Pollution Control Board) according to the EIA notification on 08.06.2011 in
the premised of Kadalia Project U.P. School in Sundargarh district and on
03.05.2012 at Pidhapokhari villge in Keonjhar district. And the public hearing
details are given in Chatper-6.
1.3 Project Details
1.3.1 Size of the Project
It is proposed to develop iron ore mine over an area of 874.290-ha at Sundargarh

and Keonjhar districts, Orissa with an annual production capacity of 2.0 MT.
1.3.2 Significance of the Project
The existing NINL steel plant is procuring iron ore from Daitari mines in Jajpur
district of Orissa Mining Corporation (OMC). In order to attain continuous supply
of Iron ore NINL proposes an iron ore mine to increase the production of end
products and produce a high quality of pig iron. The proposed iron ore mine
caters the need for existing NINL steel plant at Duburi with annual rate of
production is only 2.0 MT which is to be achieved from 5th year.
1.3.3 Life of Mine
The expected life of the mine is about 37 years.
1.3.4 Cost estimation
The estimated cost of the mining project is about 170 crores.
1.4 Description of Mine Lease Area
The mine lease area is a part of the eastern limb of the famous ‘horseshoe shaped
iron ore belt’ of Orissa and Jharkhand states. The mining lease area admeasures
about 874.290 ha, of which about 871.427 ha falls in Sundargarh district and the
remaining 2.863 ha falls in Keonjhar district. Total ML area is covering under nine
villages out of which Mithirda, Kriyakudar, Basada, Dalita, Rusibenua, Mandajoda
and Kadalia villages are coming under Koira tehsil of Sundargarh district and
Pirhapokhari and Handibhanga villages covering under Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar
district.
1.4.1 Location of Mine
The proposed mine lease area is situated between the latitudes 21o 50’ 37” to 21o
54’ 16” North and longitudes 85o 19’ 34” to 85o 22’ 09” East. The elevation of the
mine lease area varies from 619.5 m to 941.5 m above the mean sea level.
The proposed mining lease area is approachable from Barbil covering a distance
of 44 km by a metalloid road up to Gonua and then by a 3.5 km fair weather road
up to Dalita, located in the center of the ML area. The mine lease area is also
connected from Joda by a road leading to Mithirda and Basada deposits, via

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Gonua village over a distance of about 30 km. The nearest railway station is
located at Nayagarh on Jakhapura - Banspani rail line of East Coast Railway at
about 17 km from the ML area.
1.4.2 Land Requirement
The mine lease area admeasures about 874.290 ha, which includes 806.153 ha of
forest land and 68.137 ha of non forest land. The extent of forestland and non
forest land in the mine lease area is presented in Table-1.2 and Table-1.3. The
conversion of forest land for non-forest use would be done as per the Forest
Conservation Act, 1980 & Forest Conservation Rules, 1981 & 2003. Land
acquisition for mining and ancilliary activities is under process in the office of
respective district collector.
TABLE-1.1
FOREST LAND IN MINE LEASE AREA
Sr. No. District Village and its Location Code Proposed ML Area (ha)
1 Keonjhar Pirhapokhari (No. 83) 0.394
Handibhanga (No. 75) 2.469
2 Sundargarh Mandajoda (No.52) 0.028
Mithirda (No. 57) 32.023
Dalita (No.53) 0.210
Rusibenua (No. 37) 405.759
Kadalia (No. 55) 230.526
Basada (No. 54) 134.744
Total 806.153
Source: Mine Plan
TABLE-1.2
NON FOREST LAND IN MINE LEASE AREA
District Village Waste Grazing Road Nala Ag. Village Total

Land Land Land Site
Kriyakudar-56 13.460 NIL NIL 0.190 3.250 0.182 17.082

Sundargarh Kadalia-55 47.393 NIL NIL NIL 1.578 1.926 50.897
Basada-54 0.158 NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL 0.158
Total 61.011 NIL NIL 0.190 4.828 2.108 68.137
Source: Mine plan
The net non-forest land including agricultural land, basti land, road, nala etc., to
be acquired is 68.137 ha. The forest land, in the ML area is about 806.153 ha.
Land breakup of non-forest land is given in Table-1.3.
TABLE-1.3
BREAK UP OF NON-FOREST LAND
All the values are expressed in ha

Village Private Enchroached Govt Non.Enchroached govt Total
Land Land land
Basada-54 0.03 0.027 0.101 0.158
Kriyakudar-56 3.65 10.89 2.542 17.082
Kadalia-55 2.62 14.84 33.437 50.897
Total 6.3 25.75 36.08 68.137
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1.4.3 Environmental Setting
The salient features of the mine lease area are presented in Table-1.4. The index
map of the mine deposit is shown in Figure-1.1. The location map of the
proposed mine site (10-km radius study area) is shown in Figure-1.2 and
cadastral map is shown in Figure-1.3.
TABLE-1.4
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE MINE LEASE AREA
Sr. No. Particulars Details

1 Latitude 21o 50’ 37” to 21o 54’ 16” N
2 Longitude 85o 19’ 34” to 85o 22’ 09” E
3 Elevation above MSL 619.5 m-941.5 m
4 Climatic conditions IMD - Keonjhar Site Specific
Post Monsoon Post-Monsoon
Temperature Mean Max-32.2 °C Mean Max-31.2 °C
Mean Min-8.7 °C Mean Min-8.2 °C
Relative Humidity Mean Max-80 % Mean Max-79 %
Mean Min-56 % Mean Min-57 %
Rainfall 109.7 mm 16.3 mm
5 Land use of the proposed Forest, agricultural fields and barren lands
mine lease area
6 Nearest Highway National Highway-215 connecting Rourkela
with Keonjhar
7 Nearest Railway Station Nayagarh on Jakhapura-Banaspani Railway in
17-km in NE
8 Nearest Helipad Malangtoli helipad of Orissa Mining
Corporation
9 Nearest air port Rourkela – 128-km, NW
10 Nearest village Kadalia (within ML area)
11 Nearest town Koira – 8-km, W
12 Nearest major city Rourkela – 118-km, W
13 Hills/valleys The ML area itself is on a hilly terrain
14 Ecologically sensitive zone Nil within 25 km radial distance from ML
boundary
15 Historical places Nil within 15 km radial distance from ML
boundary
16 Socio-economic factors The ML area falls in 9 villages. Due to
mining, 8 families from Kadalia, Kriyakudar
and Basada villages would require their
relocation involving resettlement and
rehabilitation of the project affected persons
17 Defense Installations Nil within 10 km radial distance from ML
boundary
18 Wildlife sanctuary, National Nil within 15 km radial distance from ML
parks and Biospheres boundary
19 Seismic zone Zone-III as per IS-1893 (Part-I) 2002
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1.5 Supply and Demand Details
Iron Ore Reserves in Orissa State
The total reserve of iron ore in the state is estimated at 3,427 million tonnes.
Reserves available in the leaseholds account for 2,000 million tonnes leaving
around 1,400 million tonnes in virgin prospects. The non-captive mines are often
subject to cyclic demands of export and domestic consumers – the steel plants in
particular.
All the iron ore mining operations in the state are open cast and the methods
range from manual to mechanized. Most of the mechanized mines have crushing
and screening plant facilities as well. The current status of mechanized iron ore
mines operating in Orissa state are presented below in Table-1.5.
TABLE-1.5
STATUS OF IRON ORE MINES OPERATING IN ORISSA
Sr. No. Mines Current Production in Million Tonnes

1 Joda East (TISCO) 5.0
2 Bolani (SAIL) 4.0
3 Barsua (SAIL) 2.0
4 Jilling –Longlata 5.0
(Essel Mining & Industries)
5 Jajang (Rungta Mines Pvt Ltd) 6.0
6 Daitari (OMC) 1.5
Total 23.5
Several new iron and steel plants are proposed to be set-up in Orissa state.
Besides, additional requirement of iron ore for the new iron and steel plants,
expansion of the sponge iron industry will require additional tonnages. The state
government has approved the following iron ore linkage for the proposed projects
presented Table-1.6.
TABLE-1.6
IRON ORE LINKAGE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECTS
Sr.No. Organisation Capacity proposed Iron Ore Linkage and Reserves

(in MT) (in MT)
1 TISCO 6.0 Mankarnacha – 268
Balipahar – 131
2 MISL 0.55 JV with OMC – 87
3 NINL 1.1 (already in Mithirda, Kriyakudar and Basada – 102
operation)
4 JSPL 6.0 Tensa, Thakurani
5 Arcelor-Mittal 12.0 Not yet allotted
6 POSCO 12.0 Not yet allotted
1.6 Objective of the Environmental Impact Assessment
The present iron ore mine is classified as “Category-A” as mine-lease area is

more than 50-ha, as per the EIA notification dated 14th September 2006. The
report includes preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and
Environment Management Plan (EMP) which is a statutory requirement for
obtaining Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests.
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In order to assess the environmental viability of the project through EIA studies
covering various environmental attributes, which may be affected due to the
project and to suggest an effective Environment Management Plan, NINL has
availed the services of M/s Vimta Labs Limited, Hyderabad. The field studies for
environmental attributes were carried out during 1st October 2010 to 31st
December 2010 representing post monsoon season as per the guidelines specified
by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, (MoEF), Government of India, New
Delhi. Administrative Legislation and Environmental standards are enclosed as
Annexure-IV and Annexure-V.
1.7 Scope of the Study
The study area comprises of both the core and buffer zone covering the area
within 10-km radial distance from the mine lease boundary.
The scope of study broadly includes:
• Collection of data relevant to the study area and literature review;

• Compilation of baseline data generated for various environmental attributes;
• Identification of various existing pollution loads due to various activities;
• Evaluation of the impacts on various environmental attributes in the study
area by using scientifically developed and widely accepted environmental
impact assessment methodologies;
• Documentation of the Environment Management Plan (EMP), outlining the
measures already existing and additional measures required to improve the
environmental quality; and
• Identification of the critical environmental attributes required to be monitored
further.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environment Management Plan

(EMP) is prepared based on the field studies conducted during Post-monsoon
season 2010. Based on the study carried out for various environmental
components, anticipated impacts of the proposed mining project on environment
have been assessed to suggest suitable mitigation measures for likely adverse
impacts due to the proposed mining project.
1.8 Methodology of the Study
Reconnaissance survey was conducted by Vimta Labs Limited, Hyderabad and the
study is based on:
• Predominant wind directions, expected during the period of baseline monitoring

in the study area as recorded by nearest India Meteorological Department (IMD)
at Keonjhar;
• Topography and location of surface water bodies like ponds, canals and rivers;
• Location of villages/towns/sensitive areas;
• Identified pollution pockets, if any within the study area;
• Accessibility, power availability and security of monitoring equipment;
• Areas which represent baseline conditions; and
• Collection, collation and analysis of baseline data for various environmental
attributes.
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Detailed field studies have been conducted during post monsoon season (1st
October 2010 to 31st December 2010) covering a period of 3 months to determine
existing conditions of various environmental attributes. The monitoring details are
outlined in Table-1.7.
TABLE-1.7
ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING
Sr. No. Attributes Parameters Frequency

1 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NOx , CO , As, PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and NOx
Ni, Pb, O3, Ammonia, Benzene, monitoring was carried out at
Benzo (O) pyrene 12 locations at a frequency of
24 hourly samples twice a
week for three months. Ozone
monitoring was carried out at
one (1) location at a
frequency of 24 hourly
samples once in a month.
2 Meteorology Wind speed and direction, Near Project site continuous
Temperature, Relative humidity for three months with hourly
and Rainfall recording and data also
collected from secondary
sources like IMD station at
Keonjhar.
3 Water quality Physical, Chemical and Grab samples were collected

Bacteriological parameters at 8 once during study period
ground water and 4 surface
water locations.
4 Ecology Existing terrestrial and aquatic Through field studies once
flora and fauna in 10 km radius during study period.
circle.
5 Noise levels Noise levels in dB(A) at 10 At every location data
locations monitored once during study
period.
6 Soil Characteristics Physico-chemical parameters at 8 Once during study period
locations
7 Land use Land use for different categories Based on satellite image
9 Socio-Economic Socio-economic and labour force Based on data collected from

aspects characteristics secondary sources like
primary census abstracts of
census of India 2001
10 Geology Geological history Hydro-geological data based
on data collected from
secondary sources
11 Hydrology Drainage area and pattern, Based on data collected from
nature of streams, aquifer secondary sources
characteristics, recharge and
discharge areas
12 Risk assessment Identify areas where disaster can Risk assessment
and Disaster occur by fires and explosions and
Management Plan release of toxic substances
13 Existing Pollution Identification and quantification Based on the data collected
Aspects of pollution sources with respect from the near by industries
to air emissions, water effluents
and solid waste
Source : Vimta Labs Ltd

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Proposed Mine Site
FIGURE-1.1
INDEX MAP
Chapter-1
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LOCATION PLAN
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VILLAGE-MITHIRDA NO-57 NEELACHAL IRON ORE PROJECT
564 OVER 874.290 HECTARES
218 222 5 Tenanted Land 8.911 IN SUNDARGARH & KEONJHAR DISTRICT, ORISSA.
21
168 57 58 219 223 LEASE PLAN WITH LOCATION PLAN
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G Total 874.290 Cer tified that the Plan is up - to - date & Correct
DATE OF SURVEY
VILLAGE -KADAMDIHI NO-45 10 .0 9.2008
G EOM IN
Author ised Signator y
P re pa re d by :-
FOR :-
GEOMIN CONSULTANTS (P) LTD.
Geologica l & mini ng Consultants Neela chal Ispat Nigam Limited.
Regd. No. RQP/ CAL /167 / 9 2-B
26 7, Kharavel a nagar , Bhubaneswar - 751001
APPLICANT
FIGURE-1.3
CADASTRAL MAP SHOWING MINE LEASE AREA

Chapter-2
Project Description
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Introduction
This chapter deals with the project details, geology of the lease area, exploration
details, estimation of ore reserves, proposed method of mining, proposed
machinery, phase wise ore production details and identification of various
pollution sources.
2.2 Deposit Details
The mine lease area consists of three mining sectors namely Mithirda, Kriyakudar
and Basada.
Mithirda Block
This is the largest area among the three ore bodies in this deposit. The area is
divided into 6 segments (viz Mithirda-I, II, III, IV, V and VI). Of all these
segments Mithirda I and II cover maximum area and the other units are small. A
total of 32 sections (M-1 to M-32) were drawn to cover all the 104 bore holes
including old ones drilled in this sector.
The mineralization is mostly restricted to the western portion in the central part of
the block between the section lines M-10 to M-15 and M-23 to M-25.
Mineralisation was observed in eastern portion and in the southern part of the
block along sections M-27 and 31.
Basada Block
The Basada block is located in the northern part of proposed area. The ore body is
in lateritised zone and occurs as cappings on BHJ the parent rock. It is presumed
to be a blanket type deposit.
In this block zone I is prominent and consistent in the north of the central part.
The analytical values of Fe at 55% cut off grade was considered as mineralized
zone and were placed on each section corresponding the boreholes falling on that
section.
Kriyakudar Block
This is a small block in the deposit, located south-eastern part of the area. A total
of 12 cross-sections were drawn (K-1 to K-12) to include all the bore holes in the
block. Except for K-1 all the remaining sections intersected mineralized zones.
A total of 21 boreholes (including old boreholes) were drilled in this block to study
the nature of mineralization with respect to its shape and enrichment of Fe from
north to south.
The enrichment of mineralization was seen along section lines K-2 to K-12
continuously. In section K-7, K-9 and K-11 the zones show split nature and in K-

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10 no mineralized zones were intersected. Salient features of the mining project

are detailed in Table-2.1.
TABLE-2.1
SALIENT FEATURES OF IRON ORE MINES

1 Name of the Mine lease Mithirda Basada Kriyakudar
2 Mine lease area 874.29 ha
3 Location Sundargarh & Keonjhar districts, Orissa
4 Type of mine Open cast
5 Method of mining Top slicing / Horizontal benches
6 Rated capacity 2 MTPA
7 Expected life of mine 37 years
8 Production (MT) 1927120 MT 4489030 MT 2984231
For first five years MT
9 Average stripping ratio For 1:0.057 MT/ 1:0.087 1:0.087
first five years m3 MT/ m3 MT/ m3
(ore waste)
10 Geological reserves
Proved 46.50 MT 34.07 MT 9.73 MT
Probable 4.02 MT 4.18 MT 4.00 MT
11 Mineable reserves 30.38 MT 27.03 MT 9.38 MT
(58% Fe cutoff)
12 Average no. of working days 300
13 Number of shifts 2 shifts

14 Working hours 8 hrs
15 Bench Height 8m
16 Overburden/waste to be 111180 m3 394640 m3 262350 m3
generated during first five
years
17 Topsoil to be generated 31920 m3 83505 m3 15750 m3
during first five years
18 No. of waste dumps at 1 1 1
conceptual stage
19 Height of waste dumps 5m 12 m 10 m
20 Area of waste dumps 2.66 ha 3.94 ha 3.14 ha
21 Power requirement 5 MVA from NESCO/grid
22 Water requirement 550 m3/day
23 Man Power 150
24 Cost estimation Rs. 170 Crores
25 Transportation 35 T capacity dumpers
Source: Mine Plan
2.3 Mineralisation
Mineralised zones occur as hillocks / rolling mounds in Koira block. The main ore
types are classified as massive ore, laminated and friable ore (HLO / SLO), blue
dust along with lateritic ore, BHJ, ferruginous / tuff shale, float ore and yellow
ochre depending on the iron concentration and degree of lateritisation. All the
partially lateritised ores underlying the overburden are considered as lateritic ore.

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Ores with >5mm thick laminae are grouped as hard laminated ore (HLO) and if
<5mm taken as soft laminated ore (SLO).
Ore types
The iron ore of the proposed area is associated with BIF and shale and are mostly
confined to ridges / mounds overlying BHJ / BHQ / shale. Classification of iron
ores based on geological mapping of MECL is given below:
Massive Ore
The ore is compact, hard, widely jointed, fine grained and exhibits a steel grey
colour and usually restricted to the hill tops. Due to compactness the laminae are
not distinct. These are mostly seen in Mithirda and Kriyakudar sectors.
Laminated Ore
These vary in colour from steel grey to brown, medium to soft, porous, friable and
exhibit folding and crumbling nature. These are mostly products of leaching and
subsequent replacement of both BHJ and shale, retaining the laminar structure
present in the rock.
Float Ore
Loose rounded to sub-rounded boulders of hematite are found around the ore
bodies. These are rich in Fe content and seen on the hill slopes and foot hills.
Blue Dust
It is very fine grained ore made up of well crystallized minerals. Blue dust often
shows a thinly banded nature which is mostly a relict feature. It is frequently
inter-layered with shale and or hard haematite band.
2.4 Geological Sections
Geological mapping in strike and dip direction covers an area of 7.2 m2. The iron
ore deposits in the area are divided into three main ore bodies i.e Mithirda,
Basada and Kriyakudar.
Mithirda is the largest ore body of the three and grouped in to six (6) segments
(Mithirda – I, II, III, IV, V and VI). About 104 bore holes were drilled including old
bore holes. A total of 32 sections (M1 to 32), have been utilized for reserve
estimation.
Basada ore body is located in the northern part of the area. A total of 48 bore
holes (including old bore holes) have been drilled and 18 sections line (B1 to 18)
have been drawn.
Kriyakudar ore body is located in the eastern part of the area. A total of 21
boreholes (including old boreholes) were drilled. The surface and geological plan
and sections are shown in Figure-2.1 to Figure- 2.3.
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Project Description
2.5 Details of Exploration
Exploration studies have been carried out by Directorate of Geology, Govt of

Orissa during the year 1995-1997 with geological mapping in 3.2 m2 and MECL,
Nagpur during the year 2006 with 4.0 m2 geological mapping.
The mineralized area of the sector i.e Mithirda, Basada and Kriyakudar have been
covered under detail exploration studies. The mineralization trend have been duly
interpreted from the drilling data covering about 7.2 m2. The mineralized area will
be explored in detailed during 1st years through drilling at a grid interval of 100m
x 100m with due depth up to end of mineralization.
Exploration schedule proposed over the earmarked 3 nos of dumping site for
proving barrenness. Dumping ground will be proved up to a depth of 50m from
surface level covering 6 bore holes. Therefore, total meterage for 6 boreholes will
be 300m. The details of exploration schedule during 1st five years is given in
Table-2.2.
TABLE-2.2
EXPLORATION DETAILS
Year No. of bore holes Area of Depth of Purpose of drilling

to be drilled exploration drilling
(m2) (m)
I PBH- 1 to 20 90,200
(Mithirda)
PBH-1 to 10 47,300 Upto end of To prove minealised
(Basada) mineralisation zone.
PBH-1 to 5 25,000
(Kriyakudar)
DBH-1 to 6 56,250 To prove barrenness of
300 dumping area.
II PBH- 21 to 30 45,800
(Mithirda)
PBH-11 to 20 48,400
(Basada)
PBH-6 to 15 50,000
(Kriyakudar)
III PBH-31 to 41 44,000 Upto end of To prove minealised
(Mithirda) mineralisation zone
PBH-21 to 25 22,800
(Basada)
PBH-16 to 22 27,000
(Kriyakudar)
IV PBH-42 to 51 45,000
(Mithirda)
PBH-26 to 30 18,300
(Basada)
PBH-23 to 27 19,000
(Kriyakudar)
V PBH-52 to 57 15,000
(Mithirda)
PBH-31 to 36 14,800
(Basada)
PBH-28 to 31 20,000
(Kriyakudar)
Source: Mine Plan

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70
740
7000 NDTH-60 NDTH-42 7000

680
670
660
690
670
H I
700
680
710 690
0
0
73
72 700
750
740 NBH-2 71
NBH-1 NBH-3 S
760
T 0
NBH-5 NDTH-59 NDTH-41
770
821.00 815.00 786.00

0
824.00
78
790
NBH-16 NBH-11
0
80
810
820.00 828.00 NBH-36 71

820
700
0
NBH-7
720
73 0
819.00
BH - 47
0
842.00
74
760 7
NBH-4 NDTH-58 NDTH-37 838.23

78
NDTH-36
OBH-1 NBH-35 7 50
0
830
79
70
840
847.00 853.58 842.00

80
BH - 50 0
0
81
82
6500 846.56 6500

0
NBH-8
0
85 0
83
856.00
0
NDTH-38
84
NBH-12 NDTH-57 BH - 46 BH - 49
B
0
NDTH-63
860
849.00 852.34 847.10

NBH-13 NBH-6 NBH-34 850 NDTH-35 NBH-23 NDTH-32
839.08 858.00 847.00

E 856.00
840 NDTH-33
NBH-14 830 NBH-22
852.00 857.00
NDTH-56 NDTH-39 BH - 45 BH-48
82
NDTH-34 BH - 44NDTH-31
0
NDTH-62 NDTH-40
81 845.00 842.63
0 862.15
670
NBH-10OBH-4 NBH-21 OBH-2

0
68
NBH-9
6 90
0 830.0 831.66 842.00 860.00 80

71 0
865.46 0
70
72
0
NDTH-30
740
0
73
NBH-18
75
857.00
760
0
B H-43
77 0
79 NBH-20 BH-41
NDTH-14 NDTH-15
780
861.00 863.30 6000

780
6000 NDTH-16 843.49

790
NBH-15
800
0 NBH-19 NDTH-17 NDTH-20 NDTH-19

82 NDTH-18
0
872.00
81
840
830
830
78 0
855.00
840
790
0
800
85
NDTH-29
820
810
81
87 0
830
830
MKN-31 80
840
820
0
860
0
850
86
MKN-23 NDTH-25
852.82
BH - 38 820
868.53
BH - 39
MKN-29 NDTH-28 843.48 830
MKN-30
863.16 847.51 845.09
NDTH-24
OBH - 3 850 840
864.23
NDTH-26
86
MKN-26 MKN-28 85 0
MKN-17 MKN-22 NDTH-23
0
MKN-21 863.10
85
861.93 86
MITHIRDA- III
84
0
0
BH - 56 BH - 40
0
NDTH-27
MKN-20 859.00 860.37
BH - 52 BH - 44
873.34 848.45 804.00 NDTH-22
BH - 55 BH-53
5500 5500
BH-08 BH-09 BH - 16 862.45 853.52
0
869.46 867.31 836.95 84
0 820
83 BH -54 BH - 51
MKN-24 MKN-18 835.84 857.30

A B.M U
874.10 861.00 R.L-825.5 M
BH - 04 BH - 06 BH - 07 OBH - 11 BH - 14
BH - 03
873.79 872.79 863.81 855.75 857.35 7000 7500 8500
855.68 8000
880 BH - 36 BH - 15
0
I N D E X
892.14 863.92
88
890
OBH - 16 OBH - 9 BH -10 OBH - 12 BH - 13

900
895.97 864.87 864.37 869.20
878.59
Granted M.L Boundary
5000 5000
BH - 37 BH - 11
891.23 864.12 Retained M.L Boundary

0
900 Contour
87
MKN-22 BH - 02 BH - 05 BH - 01
861.93 876.00 873.41 870.02

NDTH-13
Road KPRF
MKN-19 MKN-17 880
889.46 875.47
NDTH-12
H.A.P
Highest Altitude Point VF / KF
MKN-17
MKN-12 BH - 19 BH-20 BH-18 L.A.P
BH - 17
884.18
89
890.940
886.27
878.70 883.98
Lowest Altitude Point DLC(F)
0 877.94
67 NDTH-11
B.M
Bench Mark
0
MKN-13 MKN-2 MKN-7

68
MKN-8 R.L-825.5 M
70 90
6
887.09 896.69 888.31 881.90

Borehole Drilled by MECL
0
740
710
900 NDTH-10 MKC-1

720
730
MKN-1 MKN-6 MKN-5

4500 MKN-15 4500 812.75 (Coring) with R.L.
MKN-10 MKN-4 MKN-9
MKN-3
888.34 887.54
893.34
GOVT. LAND
906.57 896.24 MKN-1
760750
892.46 899.69 905.66

( Non Coring with R.L.)
800
NDTH-9 888.34
820 830
910
770
OBH - 8 MKN-14
OBH-19 Borehole Drilled by TENANTED LAND
780
850
MKN-16
810
994.05
911.56 889.50 878.59 Dept. of Geo. (1995-97) with R.L
790
NDTH-8
840
BH-19
Borehole Drilled by
850
BH - 24 BH - 21
878.59
Dept. of Geo. (2004-05) with R.L
86
0 921.08 998.32 BH-19
Borehole Given By NINL
8 8 8 70
NDTH-7 878.59
(DTH-Non Coring , 2006-07)
89 0
NDTH-6
0
BH - 31
0
BH - 30 BH - 32 BH-19
90
Boreholes Drilled by
0
91
920.38 920 924.76 912.00 878.59

OBH-5 NDTH-5
0
92
BH - 35 BH - 27 BH - 25 BH - 29
926.24 924.55 919.02

914.00
93 0 NDTH-3 NDTH-4
4000 4000
NDTH-21
NDTH-2
BH BH - 34 BH - 26
BH - 28 BH - 35 BH -22 H.A.P
PLATE-II
931.00 939.51 938.84 926.00
913.00 934.00
936 .12
NDTH-1 NEELACHAL IRON ORE PROJECT
OBH - 7 OBH - 6 OVER 874.290 HECTARES
943.00
907.08 F IN SUNDARGARH & KEONJHAR DISTRICT, ORISSA.
SURFACE PLAN
G SCALE - 1 : 5,000
Contour Interval - 10 m. Grid Interval - 500 m
Certified that the Plan is up - to - date & Correct
DATE OF SURVEY
4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 10.09.2008
G EO MIN
A uthorised Signatory
Prepared by :- FOR :-
Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited.
Geological & mining Consultants
Regd. No. RQP/ CAL /167/ 92-B
267, Kharavela nagar , Bhubaneswar - 751001
MINING LESSEE
FIGURE-2.1
SURFACE PLAN

Chapter-2
Project Description
4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500
10500 10500
G/26 G/27 G/28 H

G/23 G/24 G/25
G/19 G/20 G/21 G/22
G/9 G/10 G/11 G/12 G/13G/14 G/15 G/16 G/17 G/18
G/6 G/7 G/8
G G/1 G/2 G/3 G/4 G/5 770 L L
40°
L
73 0 74 0
75
51° 0
F/1 54° H/1
L L
F 50° L
H/2
610
E
580
59 0
65°
570
H/3
0
L
60
L
L
47° L L
D/97 L L
L L H/4
L
0 L
62
10000 ~ 10000
D/96 605 610 630
L
L L
64
0 ~ P750
O 76°
620
~ ~
H/5
D/95 650 L L
L
0
660 67 L L
~
630
D/94 0 L X
6 80 69 710 H/6
D/91 ~ 740
700
65°
87° L
70° 55° O L
D/92 L X
730
65° X
~ ~
0
L
73
L H/7
A 720
7 40
O O O
D/91 L X
~ ~ 710
0
72
D/90
L
7 50
O
O ~ X ~ ~ L
62° L X O H/8
O X
O L
D/89 MKC-37
MKC-41 MKC-39 O
X
B-1
~ ~ ~ L
767.00 X
D/88 L L O X O
H/9
760
B -1 767.97 X
20° 754.49
X O O
O
D/87
9500 O 9500
0
L
77
X X
70 H/10
78° L
X
O
X ~ O
~
0
D/86 X O
X X X L L
O
O
0
78
68°
X
X
O MKC-34
MKC-40 B-2
X
X
~ O 690
L
H/11
MKC-35
D/85 75° B-2
O X X
781.76
X
765.89 ~ ~ L
X
768.25 O
~ X
O
O
~ H/12
X
62° O
X
B-3O
MKC-42 B -3 X
~ X X ~ L
770
X
L
776.86 X L L
D/84
~ 60°
~ H/13
750
X
760
740
O X
80° X O
B-4 X
X O
MKC-33 MKC-38 0
69
MKC-36 MKC-49 73
D/83 76° O
~ X
0
78°
~ B-4
772.91 777.70
775.42 761.25
O
O
~ H/14
O
~ O X
O
X
7 20 ~ ~700 L
L
D/82 X 71
0
82° O O ~ X
O MKC-44 OBH-13 B-5 O
O
72
L
B-5 0 H/15
D/81
X
773.01
X
~ ~
800
X O
O 770.58
9000 O
O
~ ~ 73
0 9000
O 740
~ O
X BH-57 X
O B-6
75 L
D/80
O
X
B-6
X
BH-58
O
MKC-45 0 ~ H/16
757.10 748.90
770
O
O ~ O
O 725.00
~
620
D/79 X
O L L H/17
O O L
X
D/78 ~ ~ X
O
O
~ H/18
~ O
O ~ B -7
600
O X
MKC-32 MKC-31
MKC-30 750 760 L
N ~ M O 715.47 770
~
610
D/71 B-7 716.88 O 738.50 780 L

D/77 X
790 H/19
76
~ O
O
750
X
D/74 D/73 D/72 D/70 D/69 ~ O
780
B-8 L
D/76 D/68 MKC-28
MKC-27
800 MKC-29
O
740
D/75
D/67 B-8 ~
770
O
X
X
774.76 706.17 701.12 810 L
H/20
D/66 55°
730
740
38°
D/65 X 820 B-9
730
O
D/64 ~ MKC-1
X
MKC-23
X
~
83 0
MKC-2
X B-9 X
782.15
~
812.75 833.90
L
L H/21
D/63
750
L
X
~ ~ X
8500 8500
76
~ B-10
0
O MKC-22
D/62 0 X MKC-26 MKC-25 MKC-20 H/22
73 785.50 L
741.42 X 799.57
B-10
X X
813.76
X ~ L
D/61
~ O
X B-11
H/23
D/60
74
0
B-11
X
MKC-4 MKC-3 X MKC-5 ~ 770 L
H/24
765.68 X
~ X
768.64 786.84
~ ~
H/25
~ X
~ B -12
~ L 75
780
MKC-19 0
B-12 MKC-24
810 809.47
D/59
~ 780.78
L
H/26
B-13 L
D/58
~ ~ B-13
MKC-21
X
MKC-18
820
MKC-17
X ~
0
79
D/57 798.03 816.83 819.79 H/27

~ X X 830 X B-14 L
D/56 L
MKC-16 H/28
760
B-14 MKC-13
D/55 K ~ X 834.65 824.51
840 X
8000
D/54 ~ H/29
B-15 8000
D/53 B-15 MKC-7 L
XMKC-12
X
MKC-6 X L
H/30
~ 841.28
770
D/52 829.30 832.10

780
65°
D/51
B -16
X
MKC-9 X MKC-10
B-16
~ H/31 7000 7500 8000 8500
D/50
780
830
~ ~ ~
82
0 832.79
834.48 L H/32
81
X L
B-17
0
0
MKC-15
78 0
65
6500
MKC-8
B-17 X
~ H/33 1/14 1/15 J
790
X
I/10 1/13
MKC-11
823.33 811.20
I/5 I/6 I/7 I/8 R I/9 1/11 1/12
J I I/1 I/2 I/4
816.30 X
Q I/3
660 ~ ~ ~ ~ X
B-18 L
80
L
D/49 B -18
0
MKC-14 ~ NDTH-52
LB LB LB
LB
670
LB
81
808.45 78 LB
0 LB LB
0
0 80 820 LB 790 LB
D/48 68 0 LB LB LB
K
69 0 ~ 800
D/47
~ ~ ~ L
D/46 0 ~ A'
82
0
81
0
NDTH-45 NDTH-46
NDTH-51 LB LB
M
70 NDTH-53
LB
N
0
D/45 810 0
71
7500 D/44 80 O 7500

0
72
LB 0 LB LB
D/43 670
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ LB X
LB LB LB82
LB LB LB P
730
790
780
LB
770
760
740
X 770 LB Q
X
0 ~ ~
670
650 0
D/42 83 C NDTH-50
64
NDTH-44 NDTH-47
D
66
690
68
0
X LB
70 0
0
D/41
D/40 ~ ~ 710
750
840
~ ~ ~ LB LB LB
NDTH-54
~
0
D/39
0
7 20
82
0
83
840
~
81
73
0
D/38 0 Q/1
74
69
0
740
0
~
75
LB
0
~
790
~
78 0
73 LB
~ ~
750
80
0
~
760
LB
D/37
NDTH-49 770 ~ Q/2
D/36 ~ ~ ~ NDTH-61 NDTH-43 NDTH-48
~ ~
~ 850
V
O ~ ~
~ V
0
O
D/35 LB LB V
73
0 X
X X NDTH-55
D/34 70 O V X
X
O O
0 O
D/33 74 LB
V X O
Q/3
~ ~ O V
V V
D/32
~ ~ ~
X
X X
O
~ ~ ~
D/31 ~ LB
LB
V O
~ ~ Q/4
~
O O
7000 L
NDTH-60 NDTH-42 7000
D/30 V
680
670
660
LB
L LB
~ ~
690
LB
~ ~
670
D/29 H ~ ~ ~ ~ I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
700
680
L 0
71 690
0
0 V
~
73
D/28 LB Q/5
72 700
L ~ ~
750
D/27 740 NBH-2 NBH-1 NBH-3

C
~ S ~ 71 ~
760
T 0
NBH-5 NDTH-59 V
D/26 ~ NDTH-41 Q/6
770
L 821.00 786.00
~ L
815.00 LB LB LB
0
824.00
~ LB
~
78
X V
D/25 L NBH-16 LB V
790
NBH-11
~
8 00
X B
X M-1
L O
~
V O O
~K -1 K-1
810
O X
X
X 820.00 828.00 X NBH-36
X
~
71
D/24 L O
700
Q/7
820
MITHIRDA-V X
O X
NBH-7 O
~ 0
720
X X
V
730 0
L
819.00 O
K-2 X K-2 X X
LB O
BH - 47
842.00
74
~
760 7
X
O NDTH-58 X
NDTH-36 V
X O
838.23 X
X NBH-4
~ ~ LB NDTH-37
78
L ~ OBH-1 NBH-35 M-3 V X

~7 750
0
X
83 0
~
70
~
840
X
D/23 847.00 O
80
853.58 842.00 LB X K-3 K-3 90

V O O X
~ LB BH - 50 Q/8
0
X LB
L
~ ~ M-4 M-4 V
O
~
81
~
82
6500 846.56 6500

0
~
0
NBH-8 O
O X
D/22 V
~ LB X
0
V X
83
V O
85
X O
856.00
0
L K-4 K-4
NDTH-38 V
84
NBH-12 NDTH-57 X BH - 49
LB
B BH - 46
0
D/21 M-5 NDTH-63 O O Q/9

V M-5
~ K-5
~
860
849.00 K-5
852.34 847.10 X
O O
~ ~ ~ M-6
NBH-13
X
NBH-6 NBH-34 LB 850 NDTH-35 NBH-23 V NDTH-32
V
M-6 E V O X
O
~
V
M-7
839.08 858.00 847.00
840
V 856.00
NDTH-33
X
O
X
V ~
D/20 V M-7 O
LB LB K -6 K-6
LB LB V
X NBH-14 8 30 V V NBH-22 O X
Q/10
X V
~ ~ 852.00 O K-7
X
O K-7
~ ~ NDTH-56 NDTH-39 O 857.00
BH - 45
O
BH-48
820
BH - 44NDTH-31
D/19 ~ ~ M-8
X M-8 LB
81
NDTH-62 NDTH-34 NDTH-40
O
V
X
845.00 V
842.63 ~
0 862.15
~
670
NBH-10 OBH-4 NBH-21 OBH-2 V Q/11

0
68
NBH-9 O
V
70 0
L
830.0 831.66 842.00 860.00 80 O O
~
69
X V
720
LB
710 0
865.46 0 V
740 M-9
X
MITHIRDA- IV
~ M-9 LB O V
NDTH-30 O
0
LB
~ V
73
L
~ ~ X
~ LB X
0
NBH-18
~
75
V
D/18 ~ LB LB
K-8 V
O O Q/12
~ X
857.00 X O
K-8
760
0 V
BH-43
~
770
L X
M-10 M-10
X
X
~
79
NDTH-14 NDTH-15
NBH-20 O BH-41 O
~ ~
780
D/17 861.00 863.30 O 6000

78 0
O
6000 NDTH-16 V O 843.49
790
NBH-15 X V
800
L 0 NBH-19 NDTH-17 NDTH-20 NDTH-19

82 X
X 872.00
NDTH-18
0
X O O
81
~
840
O
830
~
830
78 0
~ ~ 855.00 LB V O
840
M-11
790
X
X Q/13
850
D/16 L M-11
800
35° LB LB NDTH-29 81
820
810
87 0
830 V
830
MKN-31 X
800
840
X
0
820
X
~
860
~
0
LB O
~
850
86
D/15 MKN-23 V NDTH-25 O

L 852.82 X
K-9 K-9
V
D/14 ~ ~ 868.53
X
X
V
O
BH - 38
BH - 39
820
M-12 LB V 83 0
L MKN-29
M-12 NDTH-28 X 843.48
D/13 MKN-30
L
~ 863.16 50°
V 847.51
LB V
NDTH-24
O 845.09 ~ Q/14
V
L
~ ~ ~
X
M-13 20°
OBH - 3 LB LB 85 0
O
X
V 84
0 ~ ~
D/12 864.23 M-13 LB
L X V
X
V V NDTH-26 V
X
O
~ V
86
X
X MKN-28 85 0
L MKN-17 MKN-22
~ MKN-26 X LB LB
NDTH-23
0
K-10 Q/15
MKN-21 863.10
X O
~K-10
85
861.93 X 86 ~ ~
840
MITHIRDA- III
X X
0BH - 40
~
0
V
L M-14
~ V X
M-14 BH - 56
X
O O ~
L
~ ~ ~
X X
MKN-20
V
LB
NDTH-27 O
859.00 860.37
V
D/11
~
S~IT
X BH - 52 X
BH - 44 O X Q/16
V V V
LB
PO ~
X NDTH-22
L 873.34 848.45 804.00 K-11
O K-11
V V
O
~ ~ ~
DE ~
X M-15 V M-15 LB
D/10 V V V O BH - 55 BH-53
V
5500 X LB
5500
~ ~
DA
L
V BH-08 BH-09 BH - 16 V 862.45 853.52
30° 12° LB K -12 K-12 Q/17
0
HIR
X
L
V 869.46 867.31 V 836.95 LB 84 820 V
O O
~ ~ ~
M-16 ~
X X
83 0 BH -54 BH - 51 ~
MIT
X LB
M-16
MITHIRDA- VI V X
LB V C'
L ~ ~ V
MKN-24
X
MKN-18
V V V
LB 835.84
O
857.30 A/1 A R
V ~ X V B A/15 A/14 A/13 A/12 A/11 A/10 A/9 A/8 A/7 A/6 A/5 A/4
A A/3 A/2 R/6 R/5 R/4 U R/3 R/2 R/1
M-17 874.10 ~ 861.00
~ M-17 X V
L B/1
~ ~ ~ O X
V
O BH - 04 BH - 06 BH - 07 X OBH - 11 BH - 14 B/2
L BH - 03
30°X V
873.79 872.79 863.81 855.75 857.35
LB 7000 7500 8500
M-18
O O 855.68
M-18 8000
P/4 L ~ ~ ~ O V
O
X
L X 880 BH - 36 X X BH - 15
X
O X
V
892.14 0 V O X 863.92
88 LB
M-19 890 O
O M-19
O
L V
D/9 X V O
~ ~ O X
OBH - 16
X
OBH - 9
O
BH -10 X OBH - 12 ~ BH - 13
B/3
L
895.97
900
864.87
~~ O
869.20
LB
I N D E X
D/8
O
X X
M-20
X
878.59
V
X
864.37
O
~ V V
M-20 LB
5000 O
5000
O
L BH - 37 O BH - 11
M.L Boundary
~ ~ ~ O
X
891.23
X
864.12
X
X O V
V LB
L M-21 O M-21
900 Contour
O X O
X B/4
870
X O
O
O X V O
L MKN-22 BH - 02 BH - 05 O BH - 01 V
O X
870.02
O
B/5 Road
X M-22 861.93 876.00 873.41
O X O X M-22
O X V LB
X V NDTH-13
L
O
X
X X LB B/6
GEOLOGICAL FEATURES
X
MKN-19 MKN-17 LB
D/7
~ ~ ~ O
O X 875.47
880 V
V
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BH - 17 MKN-12 BH - 19 BH-20 BH-18
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884.18
90
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8 ~ 886.27
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LB
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67
0
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M-24 LB
X
877.94
~ ~ NDTH-11
LB
O
D/6
~ ~ LB Float Ore Litho Contact
680
X LB MKN-13 LB MKN-2 MKN-8 MKN-7 O O

LB
70 90
X
V
V
~ LB LB Borehole Drilled by MECL
6
~ M-25 ~ 887.09 896.69 888.31 881.90 M-25

~NDTH-10 B/8 Lateritic Bauxite
MKC-1
0
LB LB 81 2.7 5
(Coring) with R.L.
74 0
710
900
~
720
73 0
V MKN-5
D/5 MKN-1 MKN-6
4500 MKN-15 4500 L L
Laterite
MKN-1
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ MKN-10 MKN-4 ~ MKN-9
MKN-3
888.34 887.54
893.34 L 8 88.34
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906.57
O
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V V Borehole Drilled by
760750
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V 892.46 899.69 905.66 M-26
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800
V
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O NDTH-9 V Dept. of Geo. (1995-97) with R.L
820 830
878 .5 9
770
D/4 B/9
~ MKN-16 OBH - 8 MKN-14
Borehole Drilled by
780
850
LB BH-1 9
810
V
M-27 O Massive Ore
994.05
911.56 O
889.50 M-27 878 .5 9
Dept. of Geo. (2004-05) with R.L
790
D/3
~ ~ ~ V
~ NDTH-8 X Borehole Given By NINL
840
S.L.O/H.L.O
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V O
X
D/2 O
O O
O ~ X 8 78 .59
(DTH-Non Coring , 2006-07)
850
V ~ M-28
BH - 24 V BH - 21
LB Lateritic Shale
B H-19
8 78.59 Boreholes Drilled by

0 921.08 M-28 LB LB B/10
998.32
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86 V
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V DA
V
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~ NDTH-6
0
V V MIT
89
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0
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90
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V 920.38 924.76 912.00
~ O
V OBH-5 NDTH-5 LB LB
15° 0 B/11
V V 92 O BH - 25 O O
BH - 35 BH - 27 V BH - 29 O
~ ~ ~ M-30 O 926.24 924.55 919.02 M-30

O
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93 0
V V
NDTH-3 NDTH-4
4000
4000
O
V LB B/12
~ V
V V V V
O
O
LB
LB
V ~ L L O V LB
NDTH-21
~ V
NDTH-2
~ ~ O
O V
BH BH - 34 BH - 26
V L BH - 28 L BH - 35 BH -22 V PLATE No-III
V M-31 939.51 926.00 M-31
913.00 931.00 O 938.84 934.00
L LB
NDTH-1
LB LB NEELACHAL IRON ORE PROJECT
~ V ~ M-32 OBH - 7
L O O V
OBH - 6 V
LB
OVER 874.317 HECTARES
943.00 M-32 C/1 C
L C/2
V
V
~ L 907.08
C/5 C/4 F C/3 IN SUNDARGARH & KEONJHAR DISTRICT, ORISSA.
C/8 C/7 C/6
C/11 C/10 C/9
D C/14
C/13 C/12
GEOLOGICAL PLAN
G SCALE - 1 : 5000
B' Contour Interval - 10 m. Grid Interval - 500 m
Certified that t he Plan is up - to - date & Correct
4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 DATE OF SURVEY
G EO MIN
A uthorised Signatory
MINING LESSEE
FIGURE-2.2
GEOLOGICAL PLAN

950 Mithirda-I 950
Mithirda-II Mithirda-III
850 850
Basada-II
VIMTA Labs Limited, Hyderabad

750 750
650 650
550 550
L1 Longitudinal Section Along Grid - 400E S1
900 900 900 Kriyakudar 900
800 Basada-II 800 800 800
700 700 700 700
600 600 600 600

C1 S1 L2 Longitudinal Section Along Grid - 300 E S2
Cross Section Along Grid - 2200 N
900 900 Mithirda-II

a-IV Kriyakudar 900 900
rd
800 Mithi 800
800 800
FIGURE-2.3
700 700
700 700
600 600
600 600
C2 Cross Section Along Grid - 800 S S2 C3 Cross Section Along - 2450 S S3
da -I
900 Mithir 900
800 800
700 700
INDEX
600 600
GEOLOGICAL CROSS SECTION

C4 Cross Section Along Grid - 3200 S S4 Laterite
Insitu Iron Ore
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2.6 Reserve & Grade
2.6.1 Method of Reserve Estimation
Total reserves in the deposits was based on block wise reserves in the mineralized
zones. Area under reference consists of three prominent ore deposits known as
Mithirda, Basada and Kriyakudar. In-situ and float deposits near Mithirda, Basada
and Kriyakudar have been identified and earmarked in the geological plan.
Reserves have been estimated by cross sectional area method and block
estimated method by utilizing ore incidence factor as 0.8 and bulk density at 3.25
T/m3.
2.6.2 Cross Sectional area Method by RQP
A number of cross sections have been drawn across three deposits where good
grade iron ore is recorded and proposal is made for excavation during first five
years. Reserve of these two deposits have been estimated by the RPQ by cross
sectional area method. Cross sectional area measured in section is multiplied with
the respective length of influence of each section and bulk density to have
geological reserve under proved and probable categories.
2.6.3 Block Estimation Method by Directorate of Geology, Orissa
Geological reserve of explored deposits have been abstracted from by geological

report of govt. of Orissa which is estimated by block estimated method. Surface
area measured from the plan for the deposit is multiplied by the average
thickness of the ore drilled by the bore holes in insitu deposit.
2.7 Type of Reserve
Iron ore in the deposit around the boreholes and pits have been assessed under
proved reserve and remaining part of the iron ore have been kept under probable
category. The deposits explored scantily by few boreholes estimated by block
method have been kept under probable category.
Float deposit explored by the pits has been estimated under proved category
whereas exposed float deposit, which is not explored is considered under probable
category. The deposits, which has not explored at all either inform of boreholes or
pits have been kept under possible categories.
2.8 Geological Reserves
The geological reserve as presented in Table-2.3 and United Nation Frame Work
Classification (UNFC) in Table-2.4.

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TABLE-2.3
GEOLOGICAL RESERVES
Category Sector Reserves in million tones Grade

Insitu (Insitu)
cut-off cut-off cut-off cut-off
55% Fe 58% Fe 55% Fe 58% Fe
Proved Mithirda 46.50 35.46 59.96 61.62
Basada 34.07 26.03 60.38 61.55
Kriyakudar 9.73 6.86 58.00 61.33
Sub-total 90.30 68.35 59.61 61.56
Probable Mithirda 4.02 1.21 61.08 60.03
Basada 4.18 3.28 60.79 61.64
Kriyakudar 4.00 4.10 63.34 62.03
Sub-total 12.20 8.59 61.72 61.60
Grand Total (reserve A) 102.50 76.94 -- --
Source: Mine Plan
TABLE-2.4
UNFC CLASSIFICATION
Classification Code Quantity (Insitu) Float Grade

Million tonnes
cut-off cut-off cut-off cut- cut- cut-
off off off
58% 55% 50%
Fe Fe Fe 45% 55% 58%
Fe Fe Fe
Total mineral resource 76.44 102.50 6.66 14.41 6.88 --- ---
(A+B)
Mineral reserve(A)
Probable mineral 121 59.19 80.00 --- --- --- 59.61 61.56
reserve 122 7.60 10.91 61.72 61.60
Mineral Resource (B)
Feasibility mineral 211 --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
resource
Pre-feasibility mineral 221 9.16 10.30 --- --- --- 59.61 61.56
resource 222 0.99 1.29 61.72 61.60
Measured mineral 331 --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
resource
Indicated mineral 332 --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
resource
Inferred 333 --- --- 6.66 14.41 6.88 ------ ---
mineral resource
Reconnaissance 334 --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
mineral resource
Source: Mine Plan
2.8.1 Mineable Reserve
The mineable reserve have been estimated proved & probable reserve with cutoff
of 55%Fe & 58%Fe are presented in Table-2.5.

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TABLE-2.5
MINEABLE RESERVES
Category Block Reserves in million tones Grade

(Insitu)
55% Fe 58%Fe 55% Fe 58%Fe
Proved Mithirda 41.05 29.30 59.96 61.62
Basada 30.71 24.08 60.38 61.55
Kriyakudar 8.24 5.81 58.00 61.33
Sub-total 80.00 59.19 59.61 61.56
Probable Mithirda 3.68 1.08 61.08 60.03
Basada 3..76 2.95 60.79 61.64
Kriyakudar 3.47 3.57 63.34 62.03
Sub-total 10.91 7.60 61.72 61.60
Grand Total 90.91 66.79 -- --
Source: Mine Plan
Mineable reserves have been estimated by cross-sectional area method. The total
mineable reserve computed to be 90.91 million tonnes at a cutoff of 55%Fe. The
rated capacity of Iron ore production is at 2 million tonnes per annum during 5
years plan period & at 2.5 million tonnes per annum during conceptual period.
Hence the life of the mine will be around 37 years.
2.9 Mining Details
The proposed mining details along with proposed mining method for developing
the deposit is discussed below.
2.9.1 Method of mining
The major factors like topography, estimated reserve & grade, nature of
intercalated waste, incidence of iron ore, capital available and production
requirement have become the basis to adopt opencast mechanized method of
mining with the deployment of major earth moving machines like blast hole drill,
hydraulic shovel, tippers, dozers etc on two shift basis.
2.9.2 Deposits Proposed for Mining
The lease area is enriched with three major group of deposits known as Mithirda,
Kriyakudar and Basada. Of these, Mithirda-II and Kriyakudar deposits are well
exposed with good quality iron ore and easily approachable which have been
proposed to be developed around proposed bore holes.
2.9.3 Pre production Activities
Pre-production activities will be mostly achieved during 1st year. Access road will
be made from existing road to quarry, dump, site office etc. width of the mine
access will be more than 3 times of the largest width of the vehicle plying on the
road and the gradient of the road will be 116 to 120. Prefabricated container will
be available for office, housing and maintenance facilities. A licensed magazine is
to be established for the storage of the explosives.
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2.9.4 Bench Parameters
The Mithirda and Basada deposit will be worked by top slicing method. The
Kriyakudar deposit will be mined through a system of horizontal benches laid out
along the contours from top downward.
The peak of the hill of Mithirda and Basada deposit to be developed are
approximately 904 m and 846 m respectively. These peaks will be sliced first to
reach the levels of 900 m and 840 m at Mithirda and Basada respectively. Further
8 m slice will be made to achieve the targeted production. The lower limit of
Mithirda and Basada deposit has been kept at 876 m and 800 m respectively.
In the Kriyakudar deposit the topmost bench level is 860 m which has been
selected for mining. The height of benches have been kept at 8 m considering the
operation characteristics of the loading equipment, safety of operations and
length of benches likely to be available. With 8 m high benches there will be total
4 benches upto the bottom working level of 836 m RL at the end of 5th year.
The width of the benches at Kriyakudar will be maintained at 16 m to provide

adequate space for safe operation of mining equipment. The benches will have an
inclination of about 70o – 80o, while the overall pit slope will be maintained at less
than 30o ensure safe working conditions. Massive hard iron ore strata will be
loosened through drilling and blasting.
As far as present exploration is concerned, 18.7-40 m thick proved iron ore zone
in Mithirda-II and 13-29.9 m in Kriyakudar are considered to be developed by the
erection of 8 m high benches. The individual bench faces will be kept nearly
vertical (700-800). Width of the ore benches will be kept at 15 m facilitating the
movement of loaded and unloaded tippers. Overall quarry slope angle will be
maintained at less than 30o with the horizontal by developing 8 m high and 16 m
wide benches. Massive hard iron ore strata will be loosened through drilling and
blasting.
• Mining of the Deposit
Mining of the deposit will be carried out by conventional cyclic operations namely
removal of topsoil, drilling and blasting of ore zone, excavation, loading and
haulage of run of mine ore. About 0.3 m thick top soil will be removed first, which
will be stock piled for future use for plantation purposes. After the removal of top
soil, drilling and blasting operation will be carried out at hard / laminated iron ore
zone for loosening. These loosened iron ore then excavated and loaded to the
truck will be disposed off at crude ore stack. Flow diagram of the mining process
is shown in Figure-2.4.
2.9.5 Mine Capacity
Mine is planned to achieve the production at the rate of 2 MT per annum which
will produce 3,333 T per shift. Annual waste generation will be about 1,25,000
c.um.

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2.10 Year wise Development for the First Five Years Plan Period
During the planned period of five years, development will be done at three
deposits i.e Mithirda, Basada and Kriyakudar to achieve the targeted production.
Both Mithirda and Basada deposit will be developed by top slicing method and the
Kriyakudar deposit will be worked by development of benches from top to bottom.
Based on the bore hole data within proposed area, 80% iron ore can be recovered
from the Mithirda proposed quarry and 70% from Basada & Kriyakudar proposed
quarry.
Mithirda Block
Five number of slices will be cut from 1st year to 5th year to achieve the targeted
production. The thickness of slice will be 8 m. The levels of slices will be 900m to
876 m. During 1st year two slices will be cut at 900 m and 892 m level. At the end
of 5th year, 876 m level will be attended. During 1st year to 5th year, the length of
slice will be 90 m, 60 m, 85 m, 80 m and 90m respectively. At the end of 5th year
the limit of Mithirda proposed quarry will be 290 m x 150 m x 28 m. Production
details of Mithirda block are given in Table-2.6.
TABLE-2.6
PRODUCTION DETAILS – MITHIRDA BLOCK
Year Level Production Volume of Volume of Stripping

RL in of iron ore waste sub-grade Ratio
Metre in MT M3 M3 (MT/M3)
(Ore : Waste)
I 900 67600 3900 1300 1:0.058
892 336960 19440 6480 1:0.058
Sub Total 404560 23340 7780 1:0.058
II 892 336960 19440 6480 1:0.058
III 884 374400 21600 7200 1:0.058
IV 884 395200 22800 7600 1:0.058
V 876 416000 24000 8000 1:0.058
Total 1927120 111180 37060 1:0.058
Source: Mine Plan
Basada Block
Six (6) numbers of slices (840 m, 832 m, 824 m, 816 m, 808 m & 800 m) will be
cut during planned period of 5 years to achieve the targeted production. The
thickness of slice will be 8m. At the end of 1st year 832m level will be attended.
Similarly at the 5th year, the level will be 800 m. The length of the slice during 1st
year to 5th year will be 150 m, 170 m, 160 m, 90 m and 160 m respectively. At
the end of 5th year the limit of Basada proposed quarry will be 300 m x 209 m x
25 m. Production details of Basada block are presented in Table-2.7.

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TABLE-2.7
PRODUCTION DETAILS – BASADA BLOCK
Year Level Production Volume of Volume of Stripping Ratio

RL in m of iron ore waste sub-grade (MT/m3)
in MT m3 m3 (Ore : Waste)
I 840 139230 12240 6120 1:0.088

832 698880 61440 30720 1:0.088
Sub-Total 838110 73680 36840 1:0.088
II 824 917280 80640 40320 1:0.088
III 824 185640 16320 8160 1:0.088
816 746200 65600 32800 1:0.088
Sub-Total 931840 81920 40960 1:0.088
IV 816 891800 78400 39200 1:0.088
V 808 691600 60800 30400 1:0.088
800 218400 19200 9600 1:0.088
Sub-Total 910000 80000 40000 1:0.088
Grand Total 4489030 394640 197320 1:0.088
Source: Mine Plan
Kriyakudar Block
In Kriyakudar ore body, during 1st year, one slice of 8m up to 860 m Rl will be
cut. Further from 2nd year onwards development of benches will be done, from
east to west. The height and width of benches will be 8 m and 15 m respectively.
At the end of 5th year, 836 m level will be attained to achieve the targeted
production. The dimension of proposed quarry at the end of 5th year will be 315 m
x 190 m. Production details of the Kriyakudar block are given in Table-2.8.
TABLE-2.8
PRODCUTION DETAILS – KRIYAKUDAR BLOCK
Year Level Production of Volume of Volume of Stripping Ratio

RL in iron ore in Mt waste sub-grade (Ore : Waste)
Metre M3 M3
I 860 469218.8 41250 20625 1:0.088

II 860 525525 46200 23100 1:0.088
852 75075 6600 3300 1:0.088
Sub-Total 600600 52800 26400 1:0.088
III 860 18768.75 1650 825 1:0.088
852 100100 8800 4400 1:0.088
844 481731.3 42350 21175 1:0.088
Sub-Total 600600 52800 26400 1:0.088
IV 852 437937.5 38500 19250 1:0.088
844 187687.5 16500 8250 1:0.088
Sub-Total 625625 55000 27500 1:0.088
V 836 688187.5 60500 30250 1:0.088
Total 2984231 262350 131175 1:0.088
Source: Mine Plan
Production schedule of three blocks are given in Table-2.9.

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FIGURE-2.4
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

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TABLE-2.9
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE FOR FIRST FIVE YEARS
Million Tonnes
Year Mithirda Basada Kriyakudar Total
I 404560 838110 469218.8 1711888.8
II 336960 917280 600600 1854840
III 374400 931840 600600 1906840
IV 395200 891800 625625 1912625
V 416000 910000 688187.5 2014187.5
Total 1927120 4489030 2984231.3 9400381.3
Source: Mine Plan
Year wise production plan of three mining blocks for first five years are given in
Figure-2.5 to Figure-2.10.
The yearwise production of ore, generation of waste and sub-grade from three
proposed quarries are detailed in Table-2.9 Production of ore, generation of
waste, sub-grade ore and top soil are detailed in Table-2.10.
TABLE-2.10
SUMMARISED STATEMENT OF PRODUCTION OF ORE,
GENERATION OF WASTE, SUB-GRADE ORE AND TOP-SOIL
Name of the I II III IV V Total

Deposit
Mithirda 404560 336960 374400 395200 416000 1927120
Production Basada 838110 917280 931840 891800 910000 4489030
of ore Kriyakudar 469218 600600 600600 625625 688187 2984230
(million
tons)
Total 1711888 1854840 1906840 1912625 2014187 9400380
Mithirda 23340 19440 21600 22800 24000 111180
Generation Basada 73680 80640 81920 78400 80000 398640
of waste Kriyakudar 41250 52800 52800 55000 60500 262350
(m3)
Total 138270 152880 156320 156200 164500 768170
Generation Mithirda 7780 6480 7200 7600 80000 37060
of Basada 36840 40320 40960 39200 40000 197320
sub-grade Kriyakudar 20625 26400 26400 27500 30250 131175
(m3)
Total 65245 73200 74560 74300 78250 365555
Mithirda 5504 6104 6304 6704 7304 31920
Generation Basada 15171 1604 16621 17421 18251 83505
of top- Kriyakudar 3000 3100 3150 3200 3300 15750
soil(m3)
Total 23675 25245 26075 27325 28855 131175
Source: Mine Plan
2.10.1 Year Wise Plan and Sections of the Pit Layouts, Dumps etc
A total of three deposits are proposed to be developed i.e Mithirda, Basada and
Kriyakudar. These proposed quarries can achieve the yearly highest production of
4.16 lakh tonne, 9.10 lakh tonne and 6.88 lakh tonne respectively. Three
numbers of dump have been proposed for three proposed quarries. Separate
dump plans and sections have been given in the Figure-2.11.

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PLATE No-IV (M1)
840 840 NEELACHAL IRON ORE PROJECT
830 830 OVER 874.290 HECTARES
820 820
IN SUNDARGARH & KEONJHAR DISTRICT, ORISSA.
810 810 1ST YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN & SECTION
800 M3 M4 800
(MITHIRDA BLOCK)
SCALE - 1 : 1000
SECTION ALONG M3 - M4 Contour Interval - 10 m. Grid Interval -200 m
Certified that the Plan & Sections are up - to - date & Correct.
DATE OF SURVEY
10.09.2008
GEOMIN
Authorised Signatory
GEOMIN CONSULTANTS (P) LTD. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited.
267, Kharavela nagar , Bhubaneswar - 751001 MINING LESSEE
FIGURE-2.5
I YEAR PRODUCTION PLAN - MITHIRDA

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850 850
PLATE No-IV (M5)
840 840 NEELACHAL IRON ORE PROJECT
830 830 OVER 874.290 HECTARES
820 820
810 810 5TH YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN & SECTION
800 M3 M4 800
(MITHIRDA BLOCK)
SCALE - 1 : 1000
SECTION ALONG M3 - M4 Contour Interval - 10 m. Grid Interval -200 m
DATE OF SURVEY
10.09.2008
GEOMIN
Authorised Signatory FOR :-
Prepared by :-
FIGURE-2.6
V YEAR PRODUCTION PLAN-MITHIRDA

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5300 5500
790
8200 8200
780
800 820
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M. L Boundary PLATE No-IV (B1)
780 780
B B1 800 Contour NEELACHAL IRON ORE PROJECT

770 770
SECTION ALONG B - B1
1ST YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN & SECTION
(BASADA BLOCK)
SCALE - 1 : 1000
Contour Interval - 10 m. Grid Interval -200 m
DATE OF SURVEY
10.09.2008
GEOMIN
FIGURE-2.7
I YEAR PRODUCTION PLAN- BASADA

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850 850 PLATE No-IV (B5)

840 840
NEELACHAL IRON ORE PROJECT
830 830
820 820 IN SUNDARGARH & KEONJHAR DISTRICT, ORISSA.
V
810
V
810
5TH YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN & SECTION
800 800 (BASADA BLOCK)
790 790 SCALE - 1 : 1000
780 780 Contour Interval - 10 m. Grid Interval -200 m
770 B B1 770 Certified that the Plan & Sections are up - to - date & Correct.
DATE OF SURVEY
SECTION ALONG B - B1 10.09.2008
GEOMIN
FIGURE-2.8
V YEAR PRODUCTION PLAN BASADA

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7300 7500 7700
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5900 5900
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I N D E X NEELACHAL IRON ORE PROJECT
870 870
M. L Boundary IN SUNDARGARH & KEONJHAR DISTRICT, ORISSA.
I
860 860
800 Contour
1ST YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN & SECTION
850 850
(KRIYAKUDAR BLOCK)
840 840
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820 820 (KRIYAKUDAR BLOCK)
810 810 SCALE - 1 : 1000
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V YEAR PRODUCTION PLAN KRIYAKUDAR

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FIGURE-2.11
DUMPING PLAN
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2.10.2 Proposed Rate of Production when the Mine is Fully Developed
The rated capacity of Iron ore production is 2 million tonnes per annum during 5
years plan period. Conceptual rate of production will be 2.5 million tonne per
annum. The expected life of the mine is 37 years including 5 years proposed
planning period and 32 years conceptual planning period.
2.11 Conceptual Plan
Mineable reserve of iron ore is estimated to be 90.91 MT. During proposed

planning period, a total of 9.40 MT ore will be produced. Since this mine belongs
to Group-A category conceptual mining plan is prepared for the remaining part of
the mine life over 32 years to produce 90.91 – 9.40 = 81.51 MT iron ore at the
rate of 2.5 MT of iron ore per annum excluding the plan period of five years. The
conceptual plan is presented in Figure-2.12.
Exploration Proposal
The area left without exploration will be explored during conceptual period. This
will be done from 6th year onwards. Approximately, 130 ha of land have been
taken for conceptual exploration. The bore holes will be of core type. The details
of bore holes proposed to be drilled during conceptual period are given in the
Table-2.11.
TABLE-2.11
PROPOSED BORE HOLES – CONCEPTUAL PERIOD
Sector No. of bore Depth of bore hole Area of

holes exploration in ha
Mithirda 46 Upto end of mineralization 55
Basada 26 37
Kriyakudar 26 38
Source: Mine Plan
Landuse Pattern
During the life of the mine, about 854.789 ha will be utilized for mining, storage
of topsoil, storage of sub-grade, storage of crude ore, dumping, infrastructure
development, plantation etc. The details of land use pattern are given in Table-
2.12.

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TABLE-2.12
LAND USE PATTERN
(Area in ha)
Sr. Description Total area Planned 5 years Beyond 5 years
1 Mining 634.141 39.303 10.985 5.62 623.156 33.683
2 O.B. / Waste dumping 62.819 6.588 8.82 0.92 53.999 5.668
3 Top soil storage 5.00 --- 5.00 --- --- ---
ore) / ROM (Run-off
mine) stockpile
6 Roads 14.12 1.88 6.12 1.88 8.00 ---
7 Site services --- 15.01 --- 8.00 --- 7.01
(weigh bridge, fueling
centre, crèche,
recreation centre,
workshop, canteen,
substation, water
supply etc.)
plant
zone
11 Green belt --- 2.456 2.456 ---
Total : 789.552 65.237 83.465 18.876 706.087 46.361
12 Safety zone 16.601 2.900 --- --- --- ---
Grand Total 806.153 68.137 83.465 18.876 706.087 46.361
Source: Mine Plan
2.11.1 The Ultimate Extent and Size of the Pit
The conceptual iron ore quarry has been projected at three blocks i.e Mithirda,
Basada and Kriyakudar. The depth of conceptual pit limit will be around 30 m
from the surface level. The conceptual mining has been projected by extending
the proposed quarry in all direction. The ultimate extent and size of the pit
include the high grade BHJ patches fringing areas of three deposits. The ultimate
extent and size of three pits at Mithirda, Basada and Kriyakudar will be (length x
breadth) 3000 m x 1130 m, 1750 m x 800 m and 1800 m x 1061 m respectively.
The depth of ultimate pit limit will be up to the economic limit of mineralization
zone. The ultimate pit limit of conceptual stage have been derived based on the
following parameters:
- Ultimate slopes
- Mining of BHJ patches which are going within the UPL having Fe content
from 40 to 45% which will be confirmed through exploration as projected.
A total of 673.444 ha will be utilized for mining during conceptual period.

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2.11.2 Final Slope angle at the Close of the Mine
Ultimate pit slope at the time of closure of mine will be around 450.
2.11.3 Ultimate Capacity of the Dump
The waste generated during 1st five year will be 768170 m3. During conceptual
period, the generated waste will be partly utilized for construction and
maintenance of haul road. The waste to be generated during proposed and
conceptual period will be dumped at earmarked area
Dump capacity of three mine deposits are given in Table-2.13 to Table-2.15.
TABLE-2.13
MITHIRDA
Mineable reserve at 55% Fe cut-off 44.73 million tonne

Excavation proposed for five years 1.92 million tonne
Remaining mineable reserve 44.73 – 1.92 =42.81 million tonne
Total volume of mineable ore zone 16.46 million cu.m
Waste generation 16.46 x 0.15
2.469 million cubic meter
2469000 cu.m
Stripping ratio (MT/m3) (ore : waste) 1 : 0.057
Source: Mine Plan
TABLE-2.14
BASADA

Remaining mineable reserve 34.47 – 4.48 = 29.99 million tonne
Total volume of mineable ore zone 13.18 million cu.m
Waste generation 13.18 x 0.20
2.636 million cubic meter
2636000 cu.m
Source: Mine Plan
TABLE-2.15
KRIYAKUDAR

Remaining mineable reserve 11.71 –2.98=8.73million tonne
Total volume of mineable ore zone 3.83million cu.m
Waste generation 3.83x 0.20
0.766million cubic meter
766000 cu.m
Source: Mine Plan
Total conceptual waste of 5871000 m3 about 10% i.e 587100 m3 waste will be
utilized for road maintenance and balance 90% i.e 5283900m3 waste will be
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utilized for dumping at three barren patches at economic distance. An area of

59.667 hectares has been earmarked for use beyond planned period.
2.11.4 Ultimate pit Limit Boundaries
Ultimate pit limit boundaries have been earmarked, which shows that a part of
iron ore will be blocked up outside the mine lease area and within 2.25 m wide
safety zone of southern lease boundary.
2.12 Salient Features of Opencast Mines
Productive mining operations include drilling, blasting excavation, loading of ROM

for sizing & screening at ore dressing plant and transportation. Drilling will be
effected through 100mm dia blast hole drills at 2.5 m burden, 3m spacing and 8m
depth. Blasting will be done with help of ANFO and emulsion / slurry based
explosives at 4:1 ratio. Shovel with 2.80 m3 bucket capacity will be used for
loading of dumpers. Transportation will be performed by 35t capacity dumpers.
Layout of Mine Working
The development will be done at three patches of Mithirda, Basada and

Kriyakudar deposit. The details of layout of proposed quarries have been shown in
Figure-1.3.
2.13 Extent of Mechanisation
2.13.1 Dozing
Bulldozer will be utilized for dozing of loose materials. In addition, dozer will be
utilized for construction, leveling and compaction of haulage road and waste
dump.
2.13.2 Drilling
The benches having 8 m height will be drilled for blast holes by 100 mm dia DTH
drills fed by compressed air of 7.5cum/min.at 10.5 Kg / Sq.Cm pressure. Total
volume of earth broken for drilling will be 60 m3 and the length of the hole will be
around 8.8 m3. Volume of excavation in the 5th year at three mining sectors will
be 862500 m3 with total excavation. Number of working days in the year will be
300 days with 2 shifts per day for drilling. And the number of drills will be 3 nos.
2.13.3 Excavation and Loading
Three hydraulic shovel of 2.8 cu.m bucket capacity are proposed to be used for
excavation and loading. Each machine will work in one quarry. Depending upon
the requirement and proposed excavation target, two machines might sometimes,
operate in one quarry.
2.13.4 Excavating Parameters
Excavation will be done by bucket with a capacity of 2.8 m3 and swell factor at 40
percent.
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Number of excavator (shovels) required will be 2 nos. Total number of dumpers

required will be 8 nos (50 tonnes capacity) for a mine with a production capacity
of 2.0 MTPA. Dumpers required for transportation of waste to dumping ground will
be 3 nos. with a capacity of 35 tonnes.
2.14 List of Machines
The list of machinery is given in Table-2.16.
TABLE-2.16
LIST OF MACINERY
Sr. Machines Size / Capacity Numbers

No. Proposed Standby
1 Exploratory drill 76mm dia 1
2 Short hole drill (Jack 32mm dia 3
hammer)
3 Compressor 6 cu.m/mn 3 ---
4 Blast hole drill (DTH) 100 mm/dia 3 ---
5 Compressor 7.5 cu.m/min 3 1
6 Shovel 2.8 cu.m bucket 2 1
capacity
7 Dumpers 50t capacity 8 ---
35t capacity 3 ---
8 Bull dozer 275 HP 1 1
9 Water sprinkler 10 kl 2 ---
10 Jeep 50 HP As per requirement
11. Ambulance 20 HP --- ---
12. Motor grader 3.0 – 4.0 cu.m 1 1
13. Wheel loader Bucket capacity 4.0 1 1
cu.m
Source: Mine Plan
2.15 Blasting
Hard insitu iron ore will be dislodged by drilling and blasting prior to excavation
and loading. The quantity of materials likely to be blasted is 80% of the total
excavation.
Blasting Parameters are given in Table-2.17.

TABLE-2.17
BLASTING PARAMETERS
Height of the bench 8m

Sub-grade drilling (10%) 0.8 m
Depth of the blast hole 8.8 m
Burden 2.5 m
Spacing 3m
Diameter of the hole 100 mm
Diameter of the cartridge 83 mm
Loading density 0.9t/Cu.m
Stemming length 3.0 m
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High explosive column 1.16 m

Low explosive column (ANFO) 4.64 m
Material factor 3.25 t/ Cu.m
Loosening of the rock mass per hole 8 x 2.5 x 3
(yield per hole) 60 Cu.m
60 x 3.25
195 t
Source: Mine Plan
• Type of Explosive
The most common type of explosives readily available will be used for the mine
are enumerated as below
• Emulsion / slurry explosive; and

• Ammonium nitrate fuel oil mixture (ANFO).
Emulsion / slurry based explosive high density and powerful with a VOD of about
5000 m/sec. ANFO is an explosive formed by 94.5% ammonium nitrate with 5.5%
fuel oil (Diesel). Ammonium nitrate is cheap, easy to handle and stable. It will be
mixed with diesel oil at site to produce the explosive mixture just prior to blasting.
Combination of these two types of explosives will be suitable for effective blasting
in the area.
• Powder Factor
Powder factor is here defined as the quantity of material likely to be blasted per
kilogram of explosive consumption. The powder factor is anticipated to be 6.5
T/kg. Annual Explosive Consumption for blasting will be 431 T.
Storage of Explosive
For safe and secure storage of explosives, 4t capacity magazine is proposed to be

constructed at central part of the M.L area. The item wise break up of the
explosive is estimated and given in Table-2.18.
TABLE-2.18
BREAK UP OF EXPLOSIVES
Class Commercial Reorganization Amount

Class –IV High explosives 4t
Class - VI Detonating fuse 500m
Class - VI Delay detonators 100 nos.
Class - VI Safety fuse 200m
Source: Mine Plan
Ammonium Nitrate and Fuel Oil (Diesel) will be kept separately since they are not
considered as the explosives before mixing. However, permission will be taken
from the regulatory authorities for preparation of ANFO mixture at the site.

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• Blasting Procedure
A maximum of 8.8m deep blast hole will be formed by the help of 100mm dia DTH
drill and an amount of 30.7kg explosives (ANFO + High explosives) will be loaded
(by deck charging) per hole. The stemming length is proposed to be 3.0m and
balance of the hole will be loaded by the explosives. The ratio of high explosive to
ANFO has been kept at 1:4. The explosive column will be blasted under `V’ type
blasting pattern initiated by detonator and safety fuse or detonating fuse.
2.16 Mine Drainage
The deposit is planned to be worked up to an average depth of 30-m initially from

general surface level. Likely depth of water table is expected to be at more than
40-m from surface level. Therefore, such depth of working would not affect the
ground water table.
The mine working will be on hill slope. A part of the rain water will be absorbed in
the sub-soil or infiltrated through cracks and fissures. Balance quantity of surface
run-off water will flow through the natural drainage system.
Since the ground water table of the region will be much below the proposed
quarry floor, there will be no problem of seepage/ground water accumulation in
the mine requiring pumping and drainage.
2.17 Stacking Mineral Rejects And Disposal Of Waste
Nature of Waste
Three types of rejects will be generated during mining operation namely
Top soil : Topsoil occurs over the ore and waste rock surfaces which will be
taken up for excavation of iron ore. The thickness of top soil varies from
location to location from nil on exposed out crop and steeply sloping surfaces,
to about 0.5 m in valleys and depression. On an average about 0.3m of soil
thickness has been adopted for soil volume calculations.
Waste : Intercalated waste which will be predominantly laterite, shale and

brecciated hematite jasper will be excavated along with iron ore. This will be
15% of total iron ore zone by volume in Mithirda deposit & 20% in case of
Basada & Kriyakudar deposit.
Sub-grade ore: Iron ore below 55% Fe content will be generated during
mining operation. It is about 5% of total volume of ore zone in Mithirda
deposit & 10% in case of Basada & Kriyakudar deposit.
• Generation and Storing of Top Soil
The rate of generation of top soil would not be uniform on annual basis.
Generation of top soil will be maximum when a fresh surface is broken up for
mining for the first time and will be nil thereafter as the bench level goes down.
An average of 0.3m thick top soil will be excavated from surface level. A total of

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1,31,175m3 of top soil will be generated from three proposed quarry, during
mining operation in planned period of 5 years. The details of topsoil to be
generated from three proposed quarry are given in Table-2.19.
TABLE-2.19
DETAILS OF TOPSOIL
Name of the Total Surface Area Average Thickness Volume of

Proposed Quarry (m2) (m) Top Soil
(m3)
Mithirda 106400 0.3 31,920
Basada 278350 0.3 83,505
Kriyakudar 52500 0.3 15,750
Total 437250 -- 131,175
Source: Mine Plan
The total top soil generation during planned period of 5 years from each block will
be stored separated at three patches.
• Generation of Waste
The waste to be generated during mining operation is only intercalated waste. A

total of 768170 m3 of intercalated waste will be generated during planned period
from three proposed quarry.
The details of yearwise generation of waste is given in Table-2.20.
TABLE-2.20
YEAR WISE GENERATION OF WASTE
(in cubic metres)
I 23340 73680 41250 138270
II 19440 80640 52800 152880
III 21600 81920 52800 156320
IV 22800 78400 55000 156200
V 24000 80000 60500 164500
Total 111180 394640 262350 768170
Source: Mine Plan
• Storage of Waste
Three areas have been located separately for the purpose of dumping outside
ultimate pit limit. The waste to be generated from the Mithirda block will be
dumped at north-eastern part of the proposed quarry. The waste of Basada block
will be disposed off at western part of the M.L area where as the waste from
Kriyakudar block will be dumped at northern part of proposed Kriyakudar quarry.
The ground will be prepared for dumping by first removing the forest growth for
Mithirda and Basada dumping by the forest department. Thereafter the topsoil
layer which will be of about 0.3-m average thickness in this section will be
sheared from the surface and will be hauled to soil storage yard and to prevent
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the burying of precious top soil underneath the waste rock. Waste & overburden
will be transported to the dumping ground through 35t dumper.
A berm of 10m width will be provided all across the 3 proposed dump to give a
break to continuous sloping surface for its stability.
Maximum Height and Spread of Dumps details are given in Table-2.21.

TABLE-2.21
SPREAD OF DUMP
Mithirda Dump
Waste materials likely to be generated during 111180 cu.m
proposed mine planning period from Mithirda
proposed quarry
Percentage of swell assumed after due leveling & 20%
compaction through dozers
Percentage of volume after swell 100 + 20 = 120%
Swell factor 1.2
Swelling volume of waste 111180 x 1.2
133416Cu.m
Average height of the dump proposed 5m
Surface area required 133416 / 5
26683.20 say 2.66 ha.
Basada Dump
Waste materials likely to be generated during 394640 cu.m
proposed mine planning period from Basada proposed
quarry.
Percentage of swell assumed after due leveling & 20%
compaction through dozers
Swell factor 1.2
Swelling volume of waste 394640 x 1.2 473568 Cu.m
39464 sq.m or 3.94 hects.
Kriyakudar Dump
Waste materials likely to be generated during 262350cu.m
proposed mine planning period from Kriyakudar
proposed quarry.

314820 Cu.m
31482 sq.m -3.14 ha.
Source: Mine Plan
• Stacking of Sub-grade Minerals
Less than 55% Fe contained iron ore, which has not got the market at present, is
considered as sub-grade iron ore. The percentage of sub-grade iron ore
generation in the area is assumed to be 5% of the total excavation in the ore
zone in Mithirda deposit, 10% in Basada & Kriyakudar deposit.
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The year-wise sub-grade generation is given in Table-2.22.

TABLE-2.22
YEAR WISE SUB-GRADE GENERATION
(in cubic metres)
I 7780 36840 20625 65245
II 6480 40320 26400 73200
III 7200 40960 26400 74560
IV 7600 39200 27500 74300
V 8000 40000 30250 78250
Total 37060 197320 131175 365555
Source: Mine Plan
• Selection of Site for Stacking

Though the stacking of sub-grade minerals is for a temporary period, it is
proposed to stack the minerals relatively in a flat terrain and out side the ultimate
pit limit. Height and Spread of Sub-grade Stacking are given in Table-2.23.
TABLE-2.23
SUB-GRADE STACKING
Mithirda
Likely generation of sub-grade iron ore 37060 cu.m
Percentage of swell assumed 40%
Swell factor 1.4
51884 Cu.m
Height of the stack proposed 3m
17294.66 sq.m say 1.72 ha.
Basada
Likely generation of sub-grade iron ore 197320 cu.m
Swell factor 1.4
276248 Cu.m
Surface area required 276248 / 4 69062 sq.m say 6.90 ha.
Kriyakudar
Likely generation of sub-grade iron ore (Kriyakudar) 131175 cu.m
Swell factor 1.4
Swelling volume of waste 131175 x 1.4 = 183645 Cu.m
45911.25 sq.m say 4.59 ha.
Source: Mine Plan

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Use of Mineral
• End use of Mineral
Iron ore mined out from the applied lease area will be utilized in NINL own
steel industry located at Duburi of Jajpur district, Orissa
• Blending
Lumps
Calibrated iron ore (lumps) within the range of 55% to 66% Fe to be blended to
meet the required specifications of the industry.
Fines
The fines generated during the crushing will be utilized for production of BF
sinter. The year wise generation of lumps (35%) and fines (65%) and
specification of iron ore are presented in Table-2.24.
TABLE-2.24
YEAR WISE GENERATION OF LUMPS AND FINES
(in metric tones)
Year Beneficial ore Lumps (35%) (+) Fines (65%)
10-30mm -10mm
I 1711888.80 599161.08 1112727.72
II 1854840 649194 1205646
III 1906840 667394 1239446
IV 1912625 669418.75 1243206.25
V 2014187.50 704965.62 1309221.88
Total 9400381.30 3290133.45 6110247.85
Source: Mine Plan
2.18 Site Services
For proper functioning of the day of day operation of the mine, maintenance and
servicing facilities, the following buildings have been envisaged for the project.
2.18.1 Mine Office
A prefabricated containers will be provided to accommodate the following;
• Offices for Mines Manager, Assistant Mines Manager, Geologist, Surveyor &
Labour Welfare Officer;
• Vocational Training Centre;
• Canteen;
• General Office;
• Servicing & repairing space;
• Emergency spares room (store) with tools;
• Service station (with water treatment facilities);
• Mechanical Engineer – cum record room;
• Foreman’s office; and
• Toilet.

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2.18.2 Fuel Pump Station
There will be a storage in steel tank of 20 cu.m or 20,000 liters of diesel storage
capacity. Fuel pumps with meter will be provided.
2.18.3 Rest Shed
The rest shed-cum-lunch room will be provided near quarry site as per mines
rules-56. First aid facilities and toilet will be attached to the rest shed.
2.18.4 Explosive Magazine

A 4 Ton capacity magazine is to be constructed as per the Indian Explosive Rules.
The area around the magazine will be fenced. An explosive guard house will be
constructed at a distance of 25-m from the magazine to prevent pilferage and
theft.
2.18.5Blasting Shed
Portable blasting sheds of one end open type will be provided at the mine site for
giving protection to the blasters during blasting. These blasting sheds are made
up of steel and will be shifted in accordance with the shifting of blast hole
locations.
2.18.6 Facilities For Processing
For handling R.O.M to produce CLO and Fines, an ore handling plant (OHP) has
been envisaged incorporating ore handling stock piling, reclaiming and loading
arrangement.
2.18.7 Water Requirement
For construction purposes water requirement will be met from the proposed 4
bore wells. After construction the bore wells will be used for meeting the drinking
requirements. During operational stage a total of 550 KLD (peak requirement 600
KLD) water is required for the proposed project which includes township
requirements domestic as well as industrial purposes and will be met from
Sunanadi which is about 2.5-km from ml area. The break-up of water requirement
is given Table-2.25. The water allocation letter is enclosed as Annexure-VI.
TABLE-2.25
WATER REQUIREMENT
Sr. No. Purpose Water Requirement
(KL/day)
1 Water sprinkling in mining areas (haul roads) 200
2 Dust Suppression at ore fines stock piles and wagon 100
loading station
3 Drinking and Sanitation purposes – Mines 30
4 Drinking and Sanitation purposes – Township 120
5 Greenbelt 50
6 Miscellaneous – vehicular washing 50
Total 550
600 (peak)
Source: NINL

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2.18.8 Power Requirement
The total power requirement for the mines is expected as 33 KVA and will be met
from North Eastern Electric Supply Company of Orissa (NESCO). Power supply will
be made available for the project from the existing 33 KV switchyard at Juruhi.
2.18.9 Transport
The mine will produce three type of materials as consumable iron ore, waste and
sub grade ore. Hard iron ore will be transported to the crushing site through 35 T
capacity dumpers. After beneficiation, the iron ore of different size will be
transported by road directly to the proposed railway siding at
Nayagarh/Porjanpur. The dumping/stacking site will be connected with the
working quarries by the well maintained roads and ramps. Width and slope of the
road or ramps will be kept at 10m and 1:16 respectively which is adequate for 35
T capacity dumper transportation.
2.18.10 Mineral Processing
The mineral processing plant mainly consists of a crushing cum-screening plant in

the applied ML area for up-gradation of iron ore in respect of size and grade.
2.18.11 Man Power
The manpower estimated for operation of mines is around 150 persons includes
administrative, supervisory personnel, technical operators, Assistants, technical
staff, Assistants, office staff and others.
2.19 Sources of Pollution
Virtually all the surface mining methods for any ore/mineral produce some
irreversible impacts. These produce dramatic changes in the landscape due to
large-scale excavation. The environmental pollution due to the open cast mining,
in general, could be broadly classified into the following categories
• Air pollution;
• Water Pollution;
• Disposal of Solid waste/overburden; and
• Noise pollution.
2.19.1 Air Pollution
Mining operations contribute towards air pollution in two ways addition of gaseous
pollutants to the atmosphere and the dust particles. The gaseous pollutants
include NOx, SO2 and Hydrocarbons. The sources of gaseous pollutants from the
proposed mining include
⇒ Operation of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) which mostly run on

diesel;
⇒ Loading /unloading operations;
⇒ Transportation of ore/overburden in dumpers;

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⇒ Drilling, blasting and crushing operations; and

⇒ Mineral benefaction operations.
The above points can be classified as follows
1) Point Source / Single Source
These are stationary sources, which emit air pollutants into the atmosphere from
a certain fixed point. In the proposed mine the following sources or activities
form the point sources, which emit large quantities of PM and RPM.
Drilling
Drilling is an important activity during mining process. It will be carried out by

Rotary blast hole drill and Jack hammer;
Power Drilling
This activity will be carried out with the help of compressors;
Loading
This is another important activity in the mining operations. Loading of ore, raw
materials etc., will take place through dipper shovel and back-hoe;
Unloading
Dumpers and belt conveyors will be used for the unloading of ore, overburden
etc;
Crushing
After the Iron ore is taken out, it is subjected to crushing, which is the first step
towards ore processing. This activity will be carried out in the crushing unit by
apron feeder. This unit contributes to air pollution with SPM.
2) Line Sources
These are normally mobile sources which emit atmospheric pollutants in the area
through which they pass. The following are the sources of air pollution falling
under this category.
Transporting
The iron ore from the proposed mine face will be transported to the crushing plant
will be done by using tippers. Transportation also includes movement of other
vehicles in this area. Due to the movement of dumpers on the haul roads, there
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3) Area sources / Multiple sources
These constitute pollution from various sources and activities situated in that
area.
Overall Mining
The total mine area with all its mining activities constitute the area source. These
include all the mining operation activities and equipment which contribute to
atmospheric pollution from the various units/activities.
4) Instantaneous
Instantaneous sources consist of air pollution due to sudden/instantaneous

activities like blasting in the mine area.
Blasting
Blasting process involves slackening of big blocks of rocks/ore from the mines.
This operation generates maximum dust, which results in the increase of PM
concentration. It also contributes to emissions of certain gases (Oxides of
Nitrogen and Ammonia) due to the use of explosives like ANFO and
Nitroglycerine.
The size of the dust particles emitted into the atmosphere plays a major role in
deciding the distance to which they may be transported. Particles of larger size
fall fairly rapidly and closer to their source, because of gravitational settling.
However, the aerosols because of their small size may be held in suspension for
years in the atmosphere and may be transported on a global scale. Eventually,
these smaller particles are collected in rain drops and fall on earth. The
composition of these particles largely depend on the composition of the ore being
processed.
However, the proponents are planning for intensive dust suppression measures
like sprinkling, plantation on/along the overburden dumps. Further, the existing
forests will help in reducing the concentration of the particulate and gases from
the proposed mining activity.
2.19.2 Water Pollution
The proposed Iron mining activities will be carried out on hill slopes. Mining is
proposed to be carried out upto an average depth of 30-m from surface level and
ground water table is expected to be more than 40-m below the ground level. The
quarry floor will not be water logged by the seepage water as the depth of
quarrying will not be more than 30-m during the proposed mining during initial
phase. Therefore, ground water table is not likely to be disturbed during initial
phase of mining. Thus, there will not be any contamination of the ground water
because of the proposed mining. The waste water generated from vehicular
washings will be around 50 m3/day, and will be routed to oil water separator
facility proposed to be installed to treat the water contaminated with oil and
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will be routed to septic tank followed by soak pit and the same will be used for
greenbelt purposes. Sanitary wastewater generated from canteen and toilets will
be routed to septic tank followed soak pit and the same will be used for greenbelt
purposes. Further, there will not be any discharge from ore processing activities
as dry screening is planned. About 96 m3/day of wastewater will be generated
from township and the same will be treated in STP and will be reused for
greenbelt purposes.
• Surface Run-off Water
Kakarpani nallah in northern part and Aarchanda & Gahiraj nalas are in southern
part are the perennial water sources for the area. These nallas carries water to
the nearby Suna nadi. Surface run-off water will be diverted through the
peripheral drain and settling tank to the nearby nallah.
2.19.3 Stacking of Mineral Rejects and Disposal Waste
Total amount of waste to be dumped in the first five years have been calculated
to be 768170 m3. These are proposed to be dumped on barren (no ore bearing)
land
2.19.4 Noise Pollution
With the introduction of the sophisticated machinery into the mining operations
noise problem has become an issue. It has been established that noise interferes
with speech communication, causes annoyance and distraction. The proposed
mining activities envisage to use heavy earth moving equipment. The noise
generating equipment along with expected noise levels is given in Table-2.26.
TABLE-2.26
NOISE GENERATING SOURCES
Sr. Mining Unit Operation Source of Noise Expected Noise Level

No. dB(A)
1 Exploration Core Drill 94
2 Top-Soil (OB) Scraping Dozer Operation 97
3 Sub Soil (OB) and Iron Ore Ripper Operation 90
Loosening Blast Hole Drillers 93
Blasting 90
4 Excavation and Loading Shovels Operation 95
5 Transporting Dumper Movement 89
Conveyors Movement 84
Explosive Van 74-109
Service Vehicle 74-109
6 Size Reduction Crushing 110
7 Water Sprinkling System Trucks 74-100
Source: NINL

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Baseline Environmental Status
3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS
3.1 Introduction
This chapter illustrates the description of the existing environmental status of the
study area with reference to the prominent environmental attributes. The core
area of the study covers 10 km radius around the proposed mine lease area.
The existing environmental setting is considered to adjudge the baseline

conditions which are described with respect to climate, hydrogeological aspects,
atmospheric conditions, water quality, soil quality, vegetation pattern, ecology,
socio-economic profile, landuse and places of archaeological importance. The
baseline studies were carried out during post monsoon season in various domain
of environment.
The report incorporates the data monitored for a period viz. from 1st October 2010
to 31st December 2010 covering post-monsoon and a part of winter season and
and secondary data collected from various government, semi-government and
public sector organizations.
3.2 Geology and Hydrogeological Aspects
The major portion of the proposed mine lease area falls under Sundargarh
district. A minor part of the mine area falls under Keonjhar district. The area
represents a hilly terrain and is a part of the eastern limb of the famous horse-
shoe shaped iron ore belt of Orissa and Bihar.
3.2.1 Topography
The applied ML area displays an undulated hilly topography. Altitudes vary

between RL 619.5 m to RL 941.5 m (highest) at the hill top. The gradient of the
area varies from gentle (less than 120) to steep (more than 12) and scarp faces
are observed around Mithirda iron ore deposits and near Kriyakudar.
3.2.2 Regional Geology
The iron ore deposit forms a part of the eastern limb of the famous horse shoe
shaped iron ore synclinorium in Singhbhum-Keonjhar-Bonai belt. This
Precambrian horse-shoe shaped belt is well known for its large reserves of iron
and manganese ore.
The lithounits of the Jamda-Koira valley form a part of the Singhbhum Craton.
The basal unit of Jamda-Koira valley is metamorphosed sandstone, lithic wacke to
arkose and volcanic tuffs altered to shale. Along the eastern and western margin
of the basin, BIF and iron ore i.e. hematite are common shale, lavas, volcanics,
altered pyroclastic tuffs, impure dolomite rock constitute the iron ore group.
Banerji, Sarangi and Acharya (1975) favour the basal unit of IOG as lower shale
formation unconformably overlying the lower volcanic unit. The generalized
stratigraphic successions of IOG in Jamda-Koira valley is presented below

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Alluvium
Laterite (Mn bearing)
Newer dolerites
------------------------------Unconfirmity------------------------------------
Singhbhum Granite
Epidiorites (intrusive)
Upper tuffs and volcanics
Manganese bearing shale
Iron Ore Group Banded Iron formation (BIF)

With iron ores
Lower tuffs and greywakes
Chert ankeritic dolomite
Quartzite
Singhbhum Granite
The parent rock of the iron ore deposits is Banded Iron Formation (BIF) which
includes BHJ, BHQ and ferruginous shales. The BHJ and BHQ occur as ridges
forming a configuration of U open to north. The elongated horse-shoe shaped
synclinorium is trending NNE-SSW and spread over an area of approximately 100
km x 30 km in the Jamda-Koira valley synclinorium, the western limb of the fold
has been overturned.
The eastern limb features Mithirda, Thakurani, Joda (east), Longalata, Jajang and
malangtoli deposits towards the closure. The iron ore deposit of eastern limb
contains +64% Fe. The ore is hard, massive and the thickness of ore varies
between 20 m and 50 m. The overburden (laterite) is absent but occasionally,
thin cap of laterite is observed at places.
The deposits on western limb of the synclinorium are invariably poor in grade (Fe
content between 58 percent and 62 percent). The ores are mostly friable and
laminated. The incidence of massive and hard ore is low. The thickness of the ore
body is as high as 200 m. Thick profile of lateriate overlies the iron ore formation.
The western limb features Kiriburu, Bolani, Kalta, Barsuan and Khandadhar group
of deposits.
3.2.3 Local Geology
The area includes shale, BHJ, BHQ and ferruginous shale and iron ore, collectively
known as BIF. The laterites occur as cappings over the rocks in most part of the
area. The area around Mithirda, Kriyakudar and Basada village, falls in the
eastern part of the horse-shoe synclinorium.
A stratigraphical sequence as observed by detailed geological mapping of the area

is as follows
Recent to sub-recent : Soil and Laterite

Iron Ore group : Banded Iron Formation (BIF)
and associated iron ore and
Manganiferous shale
: Base not seen

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The BIF is considered to be the parent rock for iron ore deposit. The iron ore
bodies are considered to be product of surface alteration of BHJ. Iron content in
the unaltered BHJ is around 20 percent to 30 percent, while iron content of the
enriched BHJ varies from 55 percent to 70 percent. Enrichment of ferruginous
shale has also led to formation of iron ore, but such deposits are small in extent.
The older stage of manganese deposition in the area is accepted by

Narayanswamy (1961), later suggested by Acharya (1984) and Acharya and
Singh (1998) and Singh and Acharya (1989). The manganese and iron formation
of this belt are comparable with similar formation in other metallogenic provinces
– Daitari basin in Orissa and Sandur basin (Roy, 1981) in Karnataka, India.
Laterite and Soils
Laterite occurs as capping over the rocks of the IOG. Two distinct types of laterite
have been encountered in the area. One is ferruginous variety which is semi-
pisolitic and of reddish colour composition. These are encountered around
Kriyakudar deposit and Mithirda deposit-II. The second variety is aluminous
lateriate which exhibits pisolitic to semi-pisolitic texture, giving a dirty yellow to
yellowish white colour. These are indicative of the increase of alumina content
compared to the other variety of laterite. These are mostly pockety and
encountered around Kadalia village. A few places in the area contain soils and
murrum.
Shale
Shale is well exposed at Mithirda, Kadalia and Basada area. These shales are
banded and consist of cream and reddish colour bands. At places, white band are
also noticed. The shales are mostly lateritised at the top of the hillocks.
Bauxitisation is marked in these shales at the north and north east part of Kadalia
village. Manganese mineralisation now where seen in the area, though it occurs to
the west in the Patmunda valley and to the east of Dubuna area. The general
strike of the shale beds is found to be N 25oE – S25oW with dip of 25o to 40o due
NW.
Banded Iron Formation (BIF)
The BIF includes BHJ, BHQ and banded iron shale formation. These are
extensively found around Mithirda deposit-I, Mithirda deposit-II, Kriyakudar
deposit, Basada deposit-I and Basada deposit-II. The BIF consists of alternate
bands of iron and silica ranging in thickness from a few mm to more than 1 cm. It
displays all sorts of structural features. Even in hand specimen minor folds and
faults are seen. Enriched high grade iron ore bodies, which are essentially
composed of magnetite, silica, minor supergene goethite and hematite, are
present within BIF. The secondary silicified zones or cherts are generally found
within or adjacent to these ore bodies, the silica being derived from the BIF
during concentration of ore by supergene process. At times the silica bands are
replaced by iron rich shale and the rock exists as banded chert shale and banded
hematite shale. It is generally accepted that the thinly layered or laminated rock
in which chert (or its metamorphic equivalent) alternate with layers that are
composed mainly of iron minerals (James, 1983). It is dominated commonly, with
hematite and occasionally with magnetite. It generally includes silicates and
carbonates which are often unrecognized due to alteration by weathering.
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Structure
The sequence in spite of the high degree of folding attains only a low grade of
metamorphism. The structural features are more prominent in BHJ and iron ore
than in shale of its comparatively hard nature. The structural features are as
follows:
Beddings are represented by compositional banding in shale, BHJ and laminae in

iron ore to the rock suffered intense folding movements, the amount and direction
of dip vary significantly. However, the general strike of the ore bodies is found to
be N 30o E – S 30o W to N60o E – S60o W with dip 25o to 50o towards NW.
The folds in BHJ and associated ore includes both symmetrical and asymmetrical
folds with doubly plunging phenomena. The regional plunge is 20o to 30o in N25o
E whereas the refolded character gives another plunge direction in S 20o W with
25o to 40o dip. Although the BIF and associated sediments have been affected by
more than one generation of folding, they do not record incidence of significant
metamorphism.
All the litho-units within BIF and shale are affected by multiple sets of joints. The
strike of the joints usually follows the regional plunge direction i.e. N 30oE – S 30o
W to N60o E – S60o W whereas dip joints follow the trend N 30oW – S0oE to N
60oW – S 60oE. The dip of the joints are mainly sub-vertical to vertical. Oblique
joints are also marked in some exposures.
3.2.4 Hydrogeology
The widely varying water bearing properties of different litho-units usually play an
important role in the occurrence and movement of groundwater. The
hydrogeological frame work of the study area is mainly controlled by geological
setup rainfall distribution and degree of secondary and primary porosity of
geological formation for storage and movement of ground water. The area has
undergone several phases of intense tectonic deformations for development of
deep seated intersecting fracture system. The major part of Sundargarh district is
underlain by hard, crystalline rocks belonging to Pre-cambrian age-Iron Ore
Group and Proterozoic Metavolcanics of Kolhan group.
Iron Ore Group
In this formation ground water occurs in weathered and fractured horizons in

unconfined, semi-confined and confined conditions. Yield of dug wells is about 3
lps and that of bore wells ranges from 3.0 t0 7.0 lps.
Kolhan Group
Quarztites occur mainly as bands and are resistant to weathering. These rocks
have very thin weathered mantle and are generally devoid of joints and other
fissile plains. These rocks have very poor potential for ground water development,
except when these fractures and fissured. The yield of wells is generally less than
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The hydrogeological property of these formations is summarized in the Table-

3.2.1.
TABLE-3.2.1
HYDROGEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF IRON ORE GROUP
Properties Iron Ore Group Protozoic Volcanics

Lithology BHQ, BHJ, Shales Lava Meta-basic
Depth of whethering (Regolith) 25 to 40 m 15 to 50 m
Transmissivity of sparolite zone Moderate to high Low
(upto 20 mbgl)
Specific capacity and yield Moderate to high Low
(Sparolite zone up to 20 mbgl)
Transmissivity (up to 60 m bgl) 0.5 to 3.0 m2/day 0.1 to 1.0 m2/day
Yield (up to 60 m bgl) 18 to 200 lpm 7 to 30 lpm
Deep acquifier
Transmissivity 11.76 to 21.56 m2/day 0.4 to 80.66 m2/day
(up to 200 m )
Yield (up to 200 m) 3.4 to 8.6 lps 0.24 to 10 lps
Source: NINL
• Ground Water Table in the Area
Depth of Water Table in the Buffer Zone
Moderately intensive well inventory have been carried out during April and
November 2007 i.e; during pre-monsoon and post – monsoon period. The
fluctuations in ground water levels during pre and post monsoon seasons varies
between 1.05 m to 4.7 m. The recharge during non-monsoon period is low, while
the potential evapo-transpiration rate is very high. Hence minimum ground water
recharge is expected during non-monsoon.
As per the studies conducted by CGWB & GWS the stage of ground water
development in Koira block is only 3%. But the buffer zone development comes
to be 41.26% and there is no long term decline of pre and post monsoon water
level the area is categorized as ‘safe’.
The mining is planned to be worked upto 30 m from general surface level. Likely
depth of water table is expected to be 45 m. Thus, there is no possibility of
contamination of ground water at water table. Schematic diagram showing impact
of mining on ground water is shown in the Figure-3.2.1.
3.2.4.1 Water Regime
Kakarpani nala in northern part and Aarchanda & Gahiraj nalas are in southern
part are the perennial water source for the area. These nalas carry water to the
nearby Suna nadi. Tubewell is the drinking water source in the region.
3.2.4.2 Drainage
Drainage system of the area is dendritic type controlled by the Suna river, which
flows parallel to the western lease boundary at a distance of 1.5 km. Kakarpani
nala a perennial source, starting near village Basada, drains the northern part of
the applied ML area due north to meet Suna nadi at Chormalda which is at a
linear distance of 10 km from the starting point. Similarly, southern part of the
ML area is drained by Archanda and Gahiraj nala which flow north west to meet
Suna Nadi.
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90 90
80 80
70 70
60 60
IRON ORE
(W.L) 50 50 (W.L)
Post Monsoon Post Monsoon

RL (m)
RL (m)
(40 mRL) 40 40 (40 mRL)
Pre Monsoon 30 30 Pre Monsoon

(30 mRL) (30 mRL)
20 20
FIGURE-3.2.1
SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF GROUND WATER TABLE

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3.3 Land Use Studies
Studies on landuse aspects of ecosystem play an important role in identifying

sensitive issues and to take appropriate action by maintaining ‘Ecological
Homeostasis’ in the past and present development of the region. The objective of
this section is to define the present baseline status, so that temporal changes due
to the industrial activities on the surroundings can be assessed in future.
3.3.1 Objectives
The objectives of land use studies are
• To determine the present land use pattern;

• To analyze the impacts on land use due to mining activities in the study area;
and
• To give recommendations for optimizing the future land use pattern vis-à-vis
growth of mining activities in the study area and its associated impacts.
3.3.2 Methodology
For the study of land use, help of secondary data like census data book, regional
maps regarding topography, industry, forest etc., was taken and the data was
collected from various sources like District Census Hand Book, Revenue records,
State and Central government offices and Survey of India (SOI) Toposheets and
also through primary field surveys.
3.3.3 Land use of the Study Area
Keeping the proposed mine lease area as the focal point (core area), an area of
10 km radial distance from the mine lease boundary was covered under the study
area. This study area covers one C.D. Block of Sundargarh district and three C.D.
Blocks of Keonjhar district. These blocks were studied in detail to get an idea of
landuse pattern in these places. The landuse pattern of the individual tehsils
covered in the study area is given in Table-3.3.2 and in Figure-3.3.1.
3.3.3.1 Forest
The forestland under the study area consists of 29.17% of the total geographic
area. The study area consists of moderate extent of forestland.
3.3.3.2 Land under Cultivation
This includes all agricultural land consisting of net sown area including the current
fallow and other fallows. This comes to be around 35.15%. Most of the tribal
population practice agriculture on the land situated in the immediate vicinity of
their settlements and hilly slopes. The agricultural practices are basically rain fed
in open areas and in hilly terrains by constructing check dams on small rivulets.
3.3.3.3 Cultivable Wastes
This land includes the land, which was cultivated sometime back and left vacant
during the past 5 years in succession. Such lands may either be fallows or
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covered with shrubs, which are not put to any use. Lands under thatching grass,
bamboo bushes, other grooves useful for fuel etc., and all grazing lands and
village common lands are also included in this category. The study area comprises
about 5.71% cultivable wasteland.
3.3.3.4 Land not available for Cultivation
This includes barren and uncultivable land, which comes to 29.97% of the total
geographic area.
Land use details of the study area are given in Annexure-VII.
TABLE-3.3.1
BLOCK-WISE LANDUSE PATTERN OF THE DISTRICTS OF
SUNDARGARH & KEONJHAR
Sr. Name of the Forest Land under Cultivable Area not Total
No. Block Land Cultivation Waste available for Land
Irrigated Un Land Cultivation
Land Irrigated
Land
Sundargarh District
1 Koida Block 3359.00 0.00 2563.00 1726.00 15690.24 23338.24
(14.39) (0.00) (10.98) (7.40) (67.23)
Keonjhar District
2 Joda Block 4995.30 0.00 10336.12 611.96 734.33 16677.71
(29.95) (0.00) (61.98) (3.67) (4.40)
3 Jhumpura 1756.08 31.68 5581.00 449.67 45.93 7864.36
Block (22.33) (0.40) (70.97) (5.72) (0.58)
4 Banspal Block 7942.81 33.41 3208.10 745.58 2081.29 14011.19
(56.69) (0.24) (22.90) (5.32) (14.85)
Total 18053.1 65.09 21688.22 3533.21 18551.79 61891.50
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Percentage 29.17 0.11 35.04 5.71 29.97 100.00
(%)
Note All values in the table are expressed in Hectares (ha)
The values given in the parenthesis are in percentages (%)
Source: Census records 2001 of Sundergarh and Keonjhar districts
3.3.4 Land Use Pattern based on Remote Sensing Data
Remote sensing satellite imageries were collected and interpreted for the 10 km
radius study area for analyzing the land use pattern of the study area. Based on
the satellite data land use/ land cover maps have been prepared.
3.3.4.1Land use/Land Cover Classification System
The present land use / land cover maps were prepared based on the classification
system of National standards. For explanation for each of the land use category
the details as given in Table-3.3.2 were considered.

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TABLE-3.3.2
LAND USE/LAND COVER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Sr. No. Level-1 Level-2

1 Built-up Land Town/cities
Villages
Institution/Industry/Godown etc
Plotted Area/Layout
2 Agriculture Land Crop Land
Plantations
Fallow
3 Forest Evergreen/Semi evergreen
Deciduous
Forest Plantation
4 Wastelands Rocky/Stony Waste
Land with /without scrubs
Saline/sandy & Marshy/swampy
5 Water Bodies River/Stream
Lake/Reservoir/Tanks
6 Others Orchard/Other Plantation
Shifting cultivation
Salt Pans, Snow covered/Glacial
Barren/Vacant Land
3.3.4.2 Data Requirements
IRS-1D Geo-Coded FCC on LISS-III was acquired for 18th December 2006 and was
used for the mapping and interpretation. Besides, other collateral data as
available in the form of maps, charts, census records, other reports and especially
topographical survey of India maps are used. In addition to this, ground truth
survey was also conducted to verify and confirm the ground features.
3.3.4.3 Methodology
The methodology adopted for preparation of land use/ land cover thematic map is
monoscopic visual interpretation of geocoded scenes of IRS-1D satellite LISS-III
and field observations are taken. The various steps involved in the study are
preparatory field work, field survey and post field work.
3.3.4.4 Pre-field Interpretation of Satellite Data
The False Color Composite (FCC) of IRS-1D satellite data used for pre-field
interpretation work. Taking the help of topo-sheets, geology, geomorphology and
by using the image elements the features are identified and delineated the
boundaries roughly. Each feature is identified on image by their image elements
like tone, texture, colour, shape, size, pattern and association. A tentative legend
in terms of land cover and land use, physiography and erosion was formulated.
The sample areas for field check are selected covering all the physiographic, land
use/land cover feature cum image characteristics.

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• Ground Truth Collection
Both topo-sheets and imagery were taken for field verification and a transverse
plan using existing road network was made to cover as many representative
sample areas as possible to observe the broad land use features and to adjust the
sample areas according to field conditions. Detailed field observations and
investigations were carried out and noted the land use features on the imagery.
• Post Field Work
The base maps of the study area were prepared, with the help of Survey of India
Topo-sheets. Preliminary interpreted land use and the land cover features
boundaries from IRS-1D False Colour Composite were modified in light of field
information and the final thematic details were transferred onto the base maps.
The final interpreted and classified thematic map was catrographed. The
cartographic map was colored with standard colour coding and detailed
description of feature with standard symbols. All the classes noted and marked by
the standard legend on the map.
3.3.4.5 Final Output
The final output would be the land use/land cover map numerals were given
different colour code for each category as shown in map. Area estimation of all
features of Land use/Land cover categories was noted.
3.3.4.6 Observations
The following are the main interpreted land use/land cover classes of the study
area and their respective areas are given in hectares in Table-3.3.3 for the year
2006. The thematic map and land use pattern within 10 km radius based on IRS-
1D for 18th December 2006 are shown in Figure-3.3.1 and Figure-3.3.2
respectively.
TABLE-3.3.3
LANDUSE BREAKUP BASED ON IRS-1D DATA – 18th DECEMBER 2006
Sr.No. Land Use Area Percentage

(ha) (%)
1 Built-up Land 2968.21 5.36
2 Reserved/Protected Forest 6175.76 11.15
3 Dense/Open Mixed Jungle 28449.53 51.36
4 Agriculture Land 8364.72 15.10
5 Land with/without Scrub 9054.34 16.35
6 Water Body 376.98 0.68
Total 55389.54 100
Source: IRS-1D:LISS3 Data, 18th December 2006

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FIGURE-3.3.1
THEMATIC MAP OF STUDY AREA (IRS-1D:LISS3)

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FIGURE-3.3.2
LAND USE PATTERN BASED ON SATELLITE DATA

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3.4 Soil Characteristics
It is essential to determine the potential of soil in the area and identify the
impacts of urbanization and industrialization on soil quality. Accordingly, a study
of assessment of the soil quality has been carried out in various types of landuses
like agricultural, forest and barren lands.
3.4.1 General Description of Soil
The soils in the areas of the Koira tehsil are derived from the rocks of iron ore
series and are mostly red ferruginous soils. Here, the manganese ore deposits
occurring in highly folded shales of iron ore series have been intensely weathered
over the years resulting in the formation of lateritic, reddish ferruginous type of
soils and chert. The soil cover is fairly deep in the valleys and supports luxuriant
growth of Sal. The depth of soil gradually diminishes along the slope and hill tops
are usually covered with thin layer of soil. Accordingly, the quality of the Sal
deteriorates and mostly quality IV to V type of sal is found near the hill tops. Soil
derived from mica schists and quartzites are dry and only support a poor mixed
deciduous forests. Quartzite contains some clay forming ingredient which on
washing gets deposited in patches. The granite rocks occurring in the areas of this
division produce some of the best agricultural soil, which is distributed over a
considerable area of the Brahmani valley. Due to predominance of quartzites and
quartz-schists types of rocks in the hill ranges of west Bonai, the soil derived is
mostly dry and infertile. However, the valley portions in west Bonai is covered
with adequate depth of soil and in such places where there is sufficient moisture,
good sands of sal are found. In general, due to poor type of soil, the quality of sal
is much poorer in the west Bonai than the areas of east Bonai.
3.4.2 Data Generation
For studying soil profile of the region, sampling locations were selected to assess
the existing soil conditions in and around the mine lease area representing
various landuse conditions. The physical, chemical and heavy metal
concentrations were determined. The samples were collected by ramming a core
cutter into the soil upto a depth of 100 cm. Simultaneously, in-situ infiltration test
using double ring infiltrometer was carried out at all locations to determine the
permeability.
The present study on soil profile establishes the baseline characteristics and
identifies the incremental concentrations, in any from the proposed mining
operations.
The sampling locations have been identified with the following objectives
• To determine the baseline soil characteristics of the study area;
• To determine the impact of industrialization on soil characteristics; and
• To determine the impact on soils more importantly from agricultural

productivity point of view.

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Eight locations within 10 km from the mine lease area were selected for soil
sampling during post monsoon 2010. At each location, soil samples were collected
from three different depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 100 cm below the surface and
homogenized. The homogenized samples were analyzed for physical and chemical
characteristics.
The details of the sampling locations are given in 3.4.1 and are shown in Figure-
3.4.1 and the results for various soil parameters are given in Table-3.4.2. The
results are compared with standard classification, which is given in Table-3.4.3.
TABLE-3.4.1
DETAILS OF SAMPLING LOCATIONS-POST MONSOON, 2010
Code Location Distance (km) Bearing w.r.t. Present Land Use

No. from Mine Lease Proposed Mine
Boundary Site
S1 Mine lease area ML area Core zone
S2 Champakudar village S 0.2 Agricultural land
S3 Handibhanga village ESE 1.1 Agricultural land
S4 Mithirda village S 0.8 Barren land
S5 Patmunda village W 1.7 Agricultural land
S6 Panposhi village WNW 1.4 Agricultural land
S7 Ganua village NNE 1.6 Agricultural land
S8 Kadalia village S 0.6 Agricultural land
3.4.3 Baseline Soil Status
It has been observed that the texture of soil is mostly sandy silt in the study area.
The common color of the soil ranged from light brown to brown. It has been
observed that the pH of the soil quality ranged from 6.6-7.6 indicating that the
soil is usually neutral to slightly alkaline in nature. The maximum pH (7.6) was
observed in Ganua village (S7) location and the minimum (6.6) was in the
Handibhanga village (S3) location. The maximum pH indicate that the soil is
neutral and the minimum value indicates that the soil is slightly alkaline.
The electrical conductivity was observed to be in the range of 142-320 micro-

mhos/cm, indicating that the soil is ‘average’ in conductivity, with the maximum
(320 µmhos/cm) observed in S3 and the minimum (142 µmhos/cm) observed in
S1.
The nitrogen values range in between 99.1 to 193.8 kg/ha. The maximum value
(193.8 kg/ha) was found to be in S7 indicating that the soil has better quantity of
nitrogen. The minimum value (99.1 kg/ha) was observed in S6 indicating that the
soil has less to better category of nitrogen.
The phosphorus values range between 33.6 to 75.8 kg/ha. The maximum value
(75.8 kg/ha) was found to be in S4 indicating that the soil has sufficient quantity
of phosphorus. The minimum value (33.6 kg/ha) was observed in S1 indicating
that the soil has medium quantity of Phosphorus.
The potassium values range between 251 to 576 kg/ha. The maximum value (576
kg/ha) was found to be in S2 indicating that the soil has more than sufficient
quantity of potassium. The minimum value (251 kg/ha) was observed in S1
indicating that the soil has average quantity of Potassium.

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85° 15` 85° 20` 85° 25`
Lairhapada
Topadihi

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Kohla Rurhukala du
Nuagan Guali Ku
Siddhamath Baitarani
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Katesahi Jururhi
Langalata
Kalmang
Sagasahi Kakarpani
Gharhaburhani
Malda
Roladihi Jarhibahal
Pataberha
Mendhamaruni
Deogarh Sunaposi
55` Lengarhasahi Sana Indipur
S7 Ganua 55`
Bhanjapali Palsha Jajang
Barha Indipur KM
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Sagarhabhanga
Sargigarh
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Kalmanga Patamunda
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S8
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Ruguddihi
Khajurdihi
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S2
Jampani
Jalpapasi
S3
Sarkanda
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Tipto Porhadihi Handibhanga Dabuna Barha Ghaghara

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Khajurdihi Jarapada Dhanurjayapur
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85° 15` 85° 20`
LEGEND Soil Sampling Locations 85° 25`
Nadi Nala
FIGURE-3.4.1
SOIL SAMPLING LOCATIONS

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The organic matter values range between 0.93-2.0 %. The maximum value
(2.0%) was found to be in S7 indicating that the soil has more than sufficient
quantity of organic matter. The minimum value (0.93%) was observed in S6
indicating that the soil has an averge sufficient quantity of Organic Matter.
In general, it has been observed that the soil is mostly slightly acidic to neutral in
nature. The NPK values were also found to be ranging from average to sufficient.
Thus, it can be concluded that the soils are suitable for agriculture and
cultivation.
TABLE- 3.4.2
SOIL ANALYSIS RESULTS
Sr. Parameter UOM S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8

No.
1 pH (15 Aq. Extract) - 7.5 6.8 6.6 7.5 7.2 7.3 7.6 7.1
2 Conductivity (15 Aq. µS/cm 142 216 320 257 206 182 173 194
Extract)
3 Texture - Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy Sandy
silt silt silt silt silt silt silt silt
4 Sand % 44 39 48 39 52 51 43 54
5 Silt % 42 53 37 45 35 37 41 34
6 Clay % 14 8 15 16 13 12 126 13
7 Bulk Density mg/cc 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0
8 Available Calcium as mg/kg 1519 1720 1360 1319 1000 720 1400 800
Ca
9 Available Magnesium 583 1045 680 728 462 437 607 583
as Mg mg/kg
10 Available Sodium as mg/kg 30.5 29.0 72.0 34.0 36.0 28.0 32.0 30.0
Na
11 Available Potassium kg/ha 251 576.1 494.4 393.5 271.5 280.3 312.2 296.7
as K
12 Available Kg/ha 33.6 45.7 65.8 75.8 54.9 58.0 39.2 65.8
Phosphorous as P
13 Available Nitrogen as Kg/ha 148.4 113.9 153.0 121.7 118.3 99.1 193.8 108.1
N
14 Organic Matter % 1.53 1.07 1.58 1.14 1.02 0.93 2.0 1.12
15 Organic Carbon % 0.89 0.62 0.92 0.66 0.59 0.54 1.16 0.65
16 Water Soluble mg/kg 111.3 75.0 153.1 103.4 106.5 173.1 78.2 116.4
Chloride as Cl
17 Water Soluble mg/kg 57.9 40.6 50.9 84.7 28.4 99.5 56.5 102.2
Sulphates as SO4
18 Sodium Absorption - 0.08 0.06 0.18 0.08 0.11 0.09 0.08 0.09
Ratio
19 Aluminium % 1.24 1.36 1.32 1.18 1.06 1.01 1.32 1.10
20 Total Iron % 0.52 0.58 0.64 0.56 0.46 0.48 0.51 0.53
21 Manganese mg/kg 72.8 134.6 152.2 124.8 98.7 92.8 101.6 112.4
22 Boron mg/kg 12.4 13.2 16.8 17.8 16.2 10.6 14.7 18.6
23 Zinc mg/kg 28.8 40.8 38.6 37.6 32.4 34.2 32.8 40.2
Source: Vimta Labs Ltd, Hyderabad

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TABLE-3.4.3
STANDARD SOIL CLASSIFICATION
Sr. Soil Test Classification

No.
1 pH <4.5 Extremely acidic
4.51- 5.00 Very strongly acidic
5.51-6.0 moderately acidic
6.01-6.50 slightly acidic
6.51-7.30 Neutral
7.31-7.80 slightly alkaline
7.81-8.50 moderately alkaline
8.51-9.0 strongly alkaline
9.01 very strongly alkaline
2 Salinity Electrical Conductivity Upto 1.00 Average
(mmhos/cm) 1.01-2.00 harmful to germination
(1ppm = 640 mmhos/cm ) 2.01-3.00 harmful to
crops(sensitive to salts)
3 Organic Carbon Upto 0.2 very less
0.21-0.4 less
0.41-0.5 medium,
0.51-0.8 on an average sufficient
0.81-1.00 sufficient
>1.0 more than sufficient
4 Nitrogen (kg/ha) Upto 50 very less
51-100 less
101-150 good
151-300 Better
>300 sufficient
5 Phosphorus (kg/ha) Upto 15 very less
16-30 less
31-50 medium,
51-65 on an average sufficient
66-80 sufficient
>80 more than sufficient
6 Potash (kg/ha) 0 very less
120-180 less
181-240 medium
241-300 average
301-360 better
>360 more than sufficient
Source: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi

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3.5 Meteorology
The meteorological data recorded during the monitoring period is very useful for
proper interpretation of the baseline information as well as for input prediction
models for air quality dispersion. Historical data on meteorological parameters will
also play an important role in identifying the general meteorological regime of the
region.
The year may broadly be divided into four seasons:
• Winter season December to February

• Pre-monsoon season March to May
• Monsoon season June to September
• Post-monsoon season October to November
3.5.1 Methodology
The methodology adopted for monitoring surface observations is as per the

standard norms laid down by Bureau of Indian Standards (IS 8829) and India
Meteorological Department (IMD). On-site monitoring was undertaken for various
meteorological variables in order to generate the site-specific data. The generated
data is then compared with the meteorological data generated by IMD.
3.5.1.1 Methodology of Data Generation
The Central Monitoring Station (CMS) equipped with continuous monitoring

equipment to record wind speed, direction, relative humidity and temperature
was set up at Champakudar Village, which is close to core zone area of the
proposed mining site at about 10 m above ground level. Cloud cover is recorded
by visual observation. Rainfall is monitored by rain gauge.
Hourly average, maximum and minimum values of wind speed, direction, relative
humidity and temperature are recorded continuously at site. This station was in
operation from 1st October 2010 to 31st December 2010 representing post-
monsoon and a part of winter season.
3.5.1.2 Source of Information
Secondary information on meteorological conditions has been collected from the

IMD station at Keonjhar located at about 35 km from the proposed iron ore mine
in the SE direction. Data of previous 10 years has been collected and analyzed.
India Meteorological Department - (Keonjhar)
India Meteorological Department has been monitoring surface observations at

Keonjhar. Pressure, temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, wind speed and
direction are measured twice a day viz., at 0830 and 1730 hr. The data for the
above-specified parameters have been collected for 10 years and processed.
Data on cloud cover is compiled from the climatological tables for the IMD station
at Keonjhar.

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3.5.2 Synthesis of Data on Climatic Conditions
3.5.2.1 Analysis of the Data Recorded at IMD- Keonjhar
1) Temperature
The cold season starts usually from November and continues till the end of
February. January is the coolest month with the mean daily maximum
temperature at 29.10C and the mean daily minimum temperature at 7.70C. Both
the night and day temperatures increase rapidly during the onset of the pre-
monsoon season from March to May. During pre-monsoon, the mean maximum
temperature (May) was observed to be 42.40C with the mean minimum
temperature at 20.20C. There is an appreciable drop in temperatures with
advance of southwest monsoon. The mean maximum temperature in the
monsoon season was observed to be 33.40C whereas the mean minimum
temperature was observed to be 20.80C. The monthly variations of temperature
are presented in Table-3.5.1.
2) Relative Humidity
The air is generally dry except during the southwest monsoon. In the summer
months, the relative humidity is low and in the range of 40% to 62%. The
monthly variations in the relative humidity are presented in Table-3.5.1.
3) Atmospheric Pressure
The atmospheric pressure observed was in the range of 945.9 to 962.8 mb, with
the maximum pressure occurring during the winter season, in the month of
December and the minimum pressure observed was in month of June. It can be
seen from the data that not much variations are observed in the average
atmospheric pressure levels. The pressure levels are found to be fairly consistent
over the region. The monthly variations in the pressure levels are presented in
Table-3.5.1.
4) Rainfall
The average annual rainfall based on the 10 year IMD data, was observed to be
1269.1 mm. The rainfall increases from the northwest to the southeast of the
place. The maximum amount of rainfall (309.2 mm) occurring in the month of
August and the minimum (6.1 mm) in the month of December respectively. The
maximum number of rainy days occurs in the month of August. Monthly
variations in the rainfall for past 10 years are given in Table-3.5.1.
5) Cloud Cover
Usually, pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons, the skies are clear to lightly
clouded and winter season is usually bright. Moderate to heavy clouds are
commonly observed during southwest monsoon season.

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TABLE-3.5.1
CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA FROM IMD - KEONJHAR
Month Temperature Relative Humidity Rainfall Atmospheric

(°C) (%) (mm) Pressure
(mb)
Max Min 0830 hr 1730 hr Mean 0830 hr 1730 hr
January 29.1 7.7 66 53 11.7 962.7 959.4
February 33.6 9.6 61 46 22.6 961.2 958.2
March 37.5 15.0 56 40 28.6 959.2 955.7
April 40.7 17.6 55 43 32.4 955.9 952.3
May 42.4 20.2 62 49 70.9 952.1 948.9
June 40.2 20.3 73 69 169.6 948.6 946.1
July 33.4 20.8 84 82 251.9 948.0 945.9
August 32.5 21.3 86 84 309.2 948.9 946.6
September 33.2 20.9 85 83 262.5 952.3 949.7
October 32.2 16.2 80 74 90.9 957.6 954.8
November 30.1 12.0 69 60 12.7 961.6 958.5
December 28.4 8.7 66 56 6.1 962.8 959.6
Range 7.7-42.4 40-86 1269.1 945.9 - 962.8
6) Wind Speed/Direction
Generally, light to moderate winds prevail throughout the year. Winds were light
and moderate particularly during the morning hours. While during the afternoon
hours the winds were stronger. The season wise discussion of the respective wind
roses is given hereunder:
A) Wind Pattern during Post-Monsoon Season
0830 hours
A review of the wind rose diagram shows that predominant winds are mostly from
NE direction followed by N, NW and SE direction. Calm conditions prevailed for
67.5% of the total time (Figure-3.5.1).
Predominant winds from NE direction were observed for 10.2% of the total time,
with wind speeds (with % frequencies) in the range of 1-5 kmph (9.2%) and 5-11
kmph (1.0%). In the N direction winds were observed for 6.5% of the total time,
with wind speeds and frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph (4.5%), 5-11 kmph
(6.5%) and 11-19 kmph (0.5%). In NW direction the winds were observed for
5.0% of the total time with wind speeds and frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph
(4.0%) and 5-11 kmph (1.0%). In SE direction the winds were observed for 5.0%
of the total time with wind speeds and frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph
(4.5%) and 5-11 kmph (0.5%).
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were SW (2.8%), S

(1.0%), W (1.0%), ESE (0.5%) and NNE (0.5%).

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1730 hours
NE and SW followed by W and SE directions. Calms conditions were prevailed
over for 59.5% of the total time (Figure-3.5.1).
with wind speeds (with % frequencies) in the range of 1-5 kmph (8.7%) and 5-11
kmph (0.5%). In the SW direction, winds were observed for 9.0% of the total
time, with wind speeds and frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph (8.5%) and 5-
11 kmph (0.5%). In the W direction, the winds were observed for 8.3% of the
total time with wind speeds and frequency in the range of 1-5 kmph (8.3%).
Similarly, in SE direction the winds were observed for 5.5% of the total time with
wind speeds and frequency in the range of 1-5-10 kmph (5.5%).
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were from NW (5.0%), N

(2.5%), NNW (0.5%) and S (0.5%).
B) Wind Pattern during Winter Season
0830 hours
NE direction followed by N and SE directions (Figure- 3.5.1).
with wind speeds (with % frequencies) in the range of 1-5 kmph (13.6%) and 5-
11 kmph (1.0%). In the N direction, winds were observed for 5.8% of the total
time, with wind speeds and frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph (4.0%), 5-11
kmph (1.5%) and 11-19 kmph (0.3%). In the SE direction winds were observed
for 5.1% of the total time, with wind speeds and frequencies in the range of 1-5
kmph (4.4%) and 5-11 kmph (0.7%).
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were NW (3.4%), SSW

(2.7%), SW (2.6%), W (1.1%), NNW (0.4%), E (0.3%) and NNE (0.3%).
The calm conditions were observed for a period of 63.7% of the total time.
1730 hours
SW direction followed by W, NW and NE directions (Figure-3.5.1).
Predominant winds from SW direction were observed for 14.7% of the total time,
with wind speeds (with % frequencies) in the range of 1-5 kmph (12.3%), 5-11
kmph (1.7%) and 11-19 kmph (0.7%). In the W direction, winds were observed
kmph (7.8%), 5-11 kmph (1.0%) and 11-19 kmph (0.3%). In the NW direction
winds were observed for 7.5% of the total time, with wind speeds and frequencies
in the range of 1-5 kmph (6.8%) and 5-11 kmph (1.0%). In the NE direction

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winds were observed for 7.5% of the total time, with wind speeds and frequencies
in the range of 1-5 kmph (7.2%) and 5-11 kmph (0.3%).
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were from SE (5.0%), N

(2.3%), S (0.7%), NNW (0.3%), WNW (0.3%) and WSW (0.3%).
C) Wind Pattern during Summer Season
0830 hours
SW direction followed by NE and SE directions (Figure-3.5.2).
kmph (3.1%), 11-19 kmph (1.0%) and >19 kmph (0.4%). In the NE direction,
winds were observed for 11.7% of the total time, with wind speeds and
frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph (10.3%) and 5-11 kmph (1.4%). In the SE
direction, winds were observed for 10.7% of the total time, with wind speeds and
frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph (8.3%), 5-11 kmph (2.0%) and 11-19
kmph (0.4%).
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were W (5.0%), NW

(3.7%), N (3.7%), S (3.0%), E (1.3%), NNW (0.7%), NNE (0.7%) and ESE
(0.3%).
1730 hours
SW direction followed by NE and SE directions (Figure-3.5.2).
kmph (4.0%) and 11-19 kmph (0.3%). In the NE direction, winds were observed
kmph (10.7%), 5-11 kmph (1.7%) and 11-19 kmph (0.7%). In the SE direction,
frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph (7.0%), 5-11 kmph (2.7%) and 11-19
kmph (0.3%).
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were from W (6.0%),

NW (6.0%), S (3.3%), N (2.1%), NNW (0.7%), SSW (0.7%) and E (0.7%).

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D) Wind Pattern during Monsoon Season
0830 hours
SW direction followed by NE and SE directions (Figure- 3.5.2).
kmph (5.4%) and 11-19 kmph (1.0%). In the NE direction, winds were observed
kmph (10.2%) and 5-11 kmph (1.4%). In the SE direction, winds were observed
kmph (7.0%), 5-11 kmph (1.4%) and 11-19 kmph (0.3%).
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were NW (5.1%), W

(3.8%), S (2.0%), N (0.8%), E (0.7%), NNE (0.6%), ESE (0.6%) and SSW
(0.3%).
1730 hours
SW direction followed by SE and NE directions (Figure-3.5.2).
kmph (4.8%) and 11-19 kmph (0.8%). In the SE direction, winds were observed
kmph (11.0%), 5-11 kmph (1.7%) and 11-19 kmph (0.3%). In the NE direction,
frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph (9.4%) and 5-11 kmph (1.5%).
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were from W (6.0%),

NW (4.4%), S (2.8%), N (0.6%), WSW (0.5%) and SSW (0.3%).
E) Annual Wind Pattern
0830 hours
NE direction followed by SW and SE directions (Figure-3.5.3).
with wind speeds (with % frequencies) in the range of 1-5 kmph (10.8%) and 5-
11 kmph (1.2%). In the SW direction, winds were observed for 9.5% of the total
time, with wind speeds and frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph (6.6%), 5-11
kmph (2.3%), 11-19 kmph (0.5%) and >19 kmph (0.1%). In SE direction, the

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winds were observed for 7.3% of the total time with wind speeds and frequencies
in the range of 1-5 kmph (6.1%), 5-11 kmph (1.1%) and 11-19 kmph (0.1%).
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were NW (4.3%), N

(4.2%), W (2.7%), S (1.5%), SSW (0.9%), E (0.6%), NNE (0.5%), ESE (0.4%),
NNW (0.3%) and WSW (0.2%).
1730 hours
SW direction followed by NE, SE and W directions (Figure-3.5.3).
Predominant winds from WNW direction were observed for 17.4% of the total
time, with wind speeds (with % frequencies) in the range of 1-5 kmph (14.4%),
5-11 kmph (2.6%) and 11-19 kmph (0.4%). In the NE direction, winds were
observed for 10.2% of the total time, with wind speeds and frequencies in the
range of 1-5 kmph (9.0%), 5-11 kmph (1.0%) and 11-19 kmph (0.2%). In the
SE direction, winds were observed for 8.3% of the total time, with wind speeds
and frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph (7.0%), 5-11 kmph (1.2%) and 11-19
kmph (0.1%). In the W direction winds, were observed for 8.3% of the total time,
with wind speeds and frequencies in the range of 1-5 kmph (6.6%), 5-11 kmph
(0.7%) and 11-19 kmph (0.1%).
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were from NW (5.8%), S

(1.9%), N (1.8%), NNW (0.4%), E (0.2%), WSW (0.2%), SSW (0.2%), ESE
(0.1%) and WNW (0.1%).
3.5.2 Presentation of the data collected from Koira Block
Secondary information on rainfall details has been collected from the Koira Block
and presented in Table-3.5.2. Data of previous 7 years (2005-2011) has been
collected and analyzed.

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TABLE-3.5.2
RAINFALL DETAILS
Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

2005 38.00 5.00 32.00 0.00 116.50 400.00
2006 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.00 116.50 93.10
2007 0.00 65.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 111.10
2008 7.00 0.00 2.00 2.00 5.00 348.20
2009 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 84.30 75.70
2010 0.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 3.30 95.00
2011 0.00 11.0 17.00 0.00 116.50 247.60
Average 6.43 12 7.28 3.71 63.16 195.81
All the above values are in mm
Year Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total

2005 279.00 169.50 164.50 263.50 0.00 6.00 1474.00
2006 453.40 355.50 123.00 9.00 0.00 0.00 1174.50
2007 419.90 450.10 217.00 11.00 24.00 0.00 1298.10
2008 225.53 138.03 178.00 24.00 0.00 0.00 929.76
2009 317.23 100.80 103.00 41.30 40.00 0.00 762.33
2010 134.50 159.50 111.50 18.30 0.00 25.00 550.10
2011 146.50 337.00 471.00 17.00 0.00 0.00 3374.60
Average 282.29 244.35 195.43 54.87 9.14 4.43 1078.91
Source: NINL

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FIGURE-3.5.1
WINDROSE DIAGRAM–SEASONAL (IMD-KEONJHAR)

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SCALE 5%
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FIGURE-3.5.2
WINDROSE DIAGRAM–SEASONAL (IMD-KEONJHAR)

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FIGURE-3.5.3
WINDROSE DIAGRAM–ANNUAL (IMD-KEONJHAR)

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3.5.2.1 Analysis of Meteorological Data Recorded at the Proposed Mine Lease Area
1) Temperature
It was observed that the temperature ranged from 8.2 oC to 31.2oC during
the study period of three months. The maximum temperature of 31.2 oC
was recorded in the month of October with the minimum temperature
recorded during the month of December at 8.2 0C. The monthly variations
in the temperatures are presented in Table-3.5.3.
2) Relative Humidity
During the period of observation the Relative Humidity recorded was

moderate and it ranged from 57 % to 79 %. The maximum humidity at
79% was recorded in the month of October with the minimum occurring at
57% in the month of December. The monthly variations in Relative
Humidity are presented in the Table-3.5.3.
3) Rainfall
The total rainfall recorded at the project site during the study period of 3
months from October to December was 16.3 mm. Monthly rainfall levels
recorded during the survey are given in the Table-3.5.3.
4) Cloud Cover
The skies during the study period are clear.
TABLE-3.5.3
MICRO-METEOROLOGICAL DATA
Month Temperature Relative Rainfall Cloud Atmospheric

(oC) Humidity (mm) Cover Pressure (mb)
(%)
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
October 16.5 31.2 72 79 12.2 0/8 1/8 951.3 952.6
November 12.6 30.8 63 71 4.1 1/8 2/8 954.2 962.6
December 8.2 29.2 57 64 - 0/8 0/8 958.7 961.2
Range 8.2-31.2 57-79 16.3 - 951.3-962.6
5) Wind Speed and Direction
Generally, light to moderate winds prevails through out the year. Winds were
light and moderate particularly during the morning hours, while during the
afternoon hours the winds were stronger. The discussion of the windrose is given
hereunder
A review of the windrose diagram shows that predominant winds are mostly from
NE direction followed by SW and W direction (Figure-3.5.4).
Predominant winds from NE direction were observed for 8.9% of the total time.
Winds from SW direction were observed for 7.8 % of the total time, whereas in W

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direction the winds were observed for 7.2% of the total time and in SE direction the
winds were observed for 5.9% of the total time.
In other directions, the percentage frequencies observed were NW (5.2%), N (3.4

%), WNW (2.3%), SSW (2.1%), SSE (2.1%), WSW (1.6%), NNW (1.3%), ESE
(0.8%), S (0.7%), NNE (0.2%) and E (0.1%).
Calm conditions prevailed for a period of 49.9 % of the total time.
3.5.4 Observation based on Monitoring
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) records the data at twice a day viz. at
0830 and 1730 hr. The site-specific data for continuous monitoring have been
recorded at hourly interval. On comparison of site specific data generated for
three months period vis-à-vis the IMD data, slight variations were observed. The
following observations are brought out
• The minimum temperature recorded at the site is in the month of December

was around 8.2 0C, whereas the value recorded at IMD was 8.7 0C. During the
study period the highest relative humidity (79%) was recorded on-site is
comparable with IMD data (80%).
• Slight variations were observed in case of wind speeds and directions. The
variations may be due to the frequency, time of recording and the height of
the station including the RL of the location above the MSL. The IMD data has
been monitored twice a day, whereas the CMS data has been recorded at
hourly frequency. The other reason may be the difference in the RLs of the
two stations (RL of IMD is 139 m & that of CMS is about 650 m).
In general, the data generated at Continuous Monitoring Station when compared

with the data recorded at the IMD are observed to be reasonably consistent,
excluding some variations in case of wind directions.

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FIGURE-3.5.4
SITE SPECIFIC WIND ROSE-POST MONSOON SEASON 2010
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3.6 Air Quality
The Ambient Air Quality with respect to the study zone of 10-km radius around
the proposed mine lease area forms the baseline information. The study area
represents mostly rural setting surrounded by a few water bodies. The various
sources of air pollution in the region are vehicular traffic, dust arising from
unpaved village roads and domestic fuel burning. The prime objective of baseline
air quality survey was to assess the existing air quality of the area. This will also
be useful for assessing the conformity to standards of the ambient air quality
during the mining operations.
This section describes the selection of sampling locations, including the

methodology of sampling and analytical techniques with frequency of sampling.
The results for the study period of post-monsoon season (October – December
2010) are presented in this EIA report.
3.6.1 Methodology
3.6.1.1 Selection of sampling locations
The baseline status of the ambient air quality has been assessed through a
scientifically designed ambient air quality monitoring network. The design of
monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program has been based on the
following considerations
• Meteorological conditions;
• Topography of the study area; and
• Likely Impact areas.
Location of ambient air quality monitoring stations were selected on the basis of
the results obtained based on IMD data. This determines the likely direction/
distance of occurrence of likely maximum concentration. The locations of the
selected AAQM stations are given in Table-3.6.1 and Figure-3.6.1.
TABLE-3.6.1
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS
Location Location of Sampling Direction Distance from ML Environmental

Code Station w.r.t ML Area (km) Setting
Area
AAQ1 Mine lease area Mine lease area Core zone
AAQ2 Kriyakudar block Mine lease area Core zone
AAQ3 Kadalia village S 0.6 Crosswind
AAQ4 Nayerhi village NE 0.7 Downwind
AAQ5 Basada village NE 0.4 Downwind
AAQ6 Gurda camp NE 2.7 Upwind
AAQ7 Patabeda village NNE 4.0 Upwind
(near Baitarani RF)
AAQ8 Panposh village NW 1.6 Crosswind
AAQ9 Amila amba village W 0.9 Crosswind
AAQ10 Patmunda village SW 0.5 Downwind
AAQ11 Chakdhar village SW 0.3 Downwind
AAQ12 Malangtoli village SW 2.0 Downwind

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85° 15` 85° 20` 85° 25`
Lairhapada
Topadihi

N
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Sagasahi Kakarpani
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Malda
Roladihi Jarhibahal
Pataberha
Mendhamaruni AAQ7
Deogarh Sunaposi
Barha Indipur Gurda Camp KM
Orahari Koirha
Sagarhabhanga
Sargigarh
Mandajorha 10
Kajrha Dhubulaberha Teherel AAQ6 Palsha Bamebari Camp
AAQ8 Betajhar Gambharnali
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Khajurdihi
Sarkanda AAQ10 AAQ2 Jalpapasi
RF
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AAQ11 Chakdhar Pirhapokhari Orissa Mining Katupali Nayagarh
21° Ranga Paharh 21°
Naibhanga
AAQ12
Malangtoli Samrachuan
Buhagharasahi
Khajurdihi Kadamdihi Jarapada Dhanurjayapur
RF Rugurhisahi
Rakma Garrjantoli
Kamarasahi
Ka
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Ma
Gurhabhanga
1 0 1 2 KM
LEGEND
85° 15` 85° 20`
Air Monitoring Locations 85° 25`

Nadi Nala
FIGURE-3.6.1
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS

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3.6.1.2 Frequency and Parameters for Sampling
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring was done at a frequency of two days continuous
per week for three months at all twelve monitoring stations during post monsoon
season 2010. The baseline data of air environment was monitored for parameters
mentioned below as per revised MoEF notification dated 16th November 2009:
• Particulate Matter (PM10);

• Particulate Matter (PM2.5);
• Sulphur dioxide (SO2);
• Nitrogen dioxide (NO2);
• Carbon monoxide (CO);
• Ozone (O3);
• Lead (Pb);
• Ammonia (NH3);
• Benzene (C6H6);
• Benzo (O) pyrene (BaP) in Particulate Phase;
• Arsenic (As); and
• Nickel.
3.6.1.3 Instrument for Sampling
Dust Samplers of Pollutech instruments were used for monitoring PM10 (<10
microns), PM2.5 and gaseous pollutants like SO2 and NO2. Glass tubes were deployed
for collection of grab samples of carbon monoxide. Gas Chromatography techniques
have been used for the estimation of CO.
3.6.1.4 Methodology of Sampling and Analytical Techniques
The techniques used for ambient air quality monitoring and minimum detectable
levels are given in Table-3.6.2.
TABLE-3.6.2
TECHNIQUES USED FOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Parameters Test Method Minimum Detectable

[as per GSR 826(E), Sch-VII] µg/m3)
Limit (µ
Particulate Matter, PM10 Gravimetric Method 1.0
Particulate Matter, PM2.5 Gravimetric Method 1.0
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Improved West and Gaeke Method 6.0
Nitrogen dioxide (NOx) Modified Jacob and Hochheiser Method 6.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Gas Monitor 12.5
(3 x 8 hr)
Ozone (O3) (3 x 8 hr) Spectroscopic analysis 0.01 ppm /20 µg/m3
Ammonia, NH3 Indophenol Blue method 4.0
Benzene, C6H6 Solvent extraction followed by GC 0.001
analysis
Benzo(a)pyrene in Particulate Solvent extraction followed by GC 0.0001
phase analysis
Heavy metals in particulate AAS/ICP method 0.0001
phase for Arsenic (As), Nickel
(Ni), Lead (Pb)

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3.6.2 Presentation of Results
Various statistical parameters like 98th percentile, average, maximum and minimum
values have been computed from the observed raw data for all the AAQ monitoring
stations. The results of monitoring carried out for three months are presented in
Annexure-VIII and the summary of these results are presented in Table-3.6.3.
These are compared with the standards prescribed by Central Pollution Control
Board (CPCB) for rural and residential zones and industrial zone. The detectable
levels of instruments are given in Annexure-V.
• Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
The minimum and maximum concentrations for PM2.5 were recorded as 4.1 µg/m3
and 10.1 µg/m3 and respectively. The minimum concentration was recorded at Mine
lease area (AAQ1) maximum concentration was recorded at Chakdhar village
(AAQ11) which falls in down wind direction.
• Particulate Matter (PM10)
The minimum and maximum concentrations for PM10 were recorded as 16.2 µg/m3
and 29.9 µg/m3 and respectively. The minimum concentration and the maximum
concentrations were recorded at Chakdhar village (AAQ11).
• Sulphur Dioxide
The minimum and maximum SO2 concentrations were recorded as 6.4 µg/m3 and
9.9 µg/m3. The minimum concentration was recorded at Near Gurda village (AAQ 6)
and the maximum concentration was recorded at Amila Amba (AAQ9).
• Nitrogen Oxide
The minimum of 6.9 µg/m3 observed at near Gurda village (AAQ6) and maximum
concentration of 10.7 µg/m3 for NOx was recorded at Chakdhar village (AAQ11).
• Carbon Monoxide
The minimum and maximum carbon monoxide concentrations were recorded as 169
µg/m3 and 285 µg/m3 .
• Ozone
The values of ozone are observed below detectable levels.
• Lead (Pb)
The values of lead are observed below 0.1 µg/m3.
• Ammonia (NH3)
The values of ammonia are observed below detectable levels .

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• Benzene (CH4)
The values of benzene are observed below detectable levels.
• BAP
The values of BAP are observed below detectable levels.
• Arsenic
The values of Arsenic and nickel are observed below detectable levels.
• Nickel
The values of nickel are observed below detectable levels.
The summary data of ambient air quality for the study period is tabulated in
Table-3.6.3.
3.6.3 Dust fall Measurement
Dustfall was measured using dust fall jars. The dust fall jar was installed at every
AAQ location for one month in post monsoon season 2010 during AAQ monitoring.
The jar was filled with 2.5 litre of water. The water in the jar was mixed with
Copper Sulphate solution (0.02 N solution) to prevent any growth of algae. A funnel
was attached to the top of the jar on which dust falls and slides into the jar. The
water level in the jar is constantly maintained in such a way that the 2.5-litre of
water is retained. Dustfall in 1m2 area was calculated by using following formula
127.3 × 10 4
Factor =
d2
where d = diameter of funnel.
The factor is multiplied to the mg of dust collected to get the dust deposition in
mg/m2.
The dust fall concentrations have been monitored at twelve locations during study
period. The selected locations and the dust fall concentrations are given in Table-
3.6.4. The maximum concentration of total solids in the collected dust fall sample
during the study period was found at Chakdhar village in post monsoon season
2010, which is about 117 mg/m2/day. The minimum concentrations are observed at
Kadalia village measured to be 52 mg/m2/day at Patabeda village (near Baitarani
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TABLE-3.6.3
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY–POST MONSOON 2010
Location PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NOx CO

Min Max Avg 98th % Min Max Avg 98th % Min Max Avg 98th % Min Max Avg 98th Min Max Avg 98th
% %
Mine lease area 4.1 9.7 7.1 9.7 18.5 23.6 20.6 23.6 8.3 9.7 9.1 9.7 9.1 9.9 9.6 9.9 169 253 210 242
Kriyakudar block 5.1 9.9 7.6 9.9 19.1 25.4 22.4 25.4 7.1 8.8 7.8 8.6 7.3 9.4 8.4 9.3 204 256 229 250
Kadalia village 5.2 6.9 6.3 6.9 18.7 24.6 22.2 24.6 7.1 8.9 8.2 8.9 7.4 9.4 8.2 9.4 201 248 215 235
Nayerhi village 5.2 9.8 6.9 9.5 16.7 23.9 20.6 23.9 6.4 9.3 7.4 9.3 7.1 9.5 8.0 9.5 209 273 234 259
Basada village 4.8 8.3 6.1 8.0 17.9 29.8 22.3 29.3 7.1 9.6 8.7 9.5 7.6 9.9 9.1 9.9 221 253 236 252
Near Gurda village 4.9 8.7 6.9 8.6 17.3 26.6 23.1 26.5 6.4 8.7 7.7 8.7 6.9 9.1 8.1 9.0 210 281 238 266
Patabeda village 6.5 9.8 7.8 9.8 16.3 27.2 21.6 27.1 6.9 8.6 7.8 8.6 7.1 8.9 8.2 8.9 194 285 219 258
Panposhi village 6.5 9.9 8.4 9.9 17.4 25.2 20.5 24.5 6.9 9.7 8.5 9.7 7.2 9.8 8.9 9.8 208 264 236 261
Amila Amba 6.3 9.4 7.9 9.4 16.6 24.8 20.1 24.5 7.4 9.9 8.9 9.9 8.3 9.9 9.3 9.9 206 271 230 256
Patmunda village 6.7 9.8 8.5 9.8 16.8 23.9 20.2 23.8 7.5 9.7 8.6 9.7 8.2 9.8 9.0 9.8 208 275 233 259
Chakdhar village 6.6 10.1 8.2 9.9 16.2 29.9 20.1 27.1 7.4 9.8 8.5 9.6 8.3 10.7 9.4 10.5 201 260 225 254
Malangatoli village 5.4 9.5 7.6 9.4 18.1 24.8 21.9 24.8 6.9 8.9 8.1 8.9 8.5 9.9 9.3 9.9 189 261 225 257
Range 4.1-10.1 16.2-29.9 6.4-9.9 6.9-10.7 169-285
Location Ozone Arsenic Nickel Lead

Min Max Avg 98th % Min Max Avg 98th Min Max Avg 98th Min Max Avg 98th
% % %
Mine site <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Kriyakudar block <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Kadalia village <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Nayerhi village <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Basada village <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Near Gurda village <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Patabeda village <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Panposhi village <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Amila Amba <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Patmunda village <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Chakdhar village <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Malangatoli village <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL
Range <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL
All Values are expressed in µg/m3 except CO

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Location Ammonia Benzene Benzo (O) pyrene

Min Max Avg 98th % Min Max Avg 98th Min Max Avg 98th %
%
Mine site BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Kriyakudar block BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Kadalia village BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Nayerhi village BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Basada village BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Near Gurda village BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Patabeda village BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Panposhi village BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Amila Amba BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Patmunda village BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Chakdhar village BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Malangatoli village BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL
Range BDL BDL BDL
Note: BDL values were given in Annexure-V

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TABLE-3.6.4
SUMMARY OF DUST FALL CONCENTRATIONS
Location Dustfall Concentration (mg/m2/day)

Mine site 62
Kriyakudar block 67
Kadalia village 69
Nayerhi village 96
Basada village 68
Near Gurda village 63
Patabeda village 52
Panposhi village 69
Amila Amba 90
Patmunda village 72
Chakdhar village 117
Malangatoli village 65
Range 52-117
3.7 Water Quality
Selected water quality parameters for surface and ground water resources along
with biological indicators within 10 km of the study area have been used for
describing the water environment and assessing the impact on it by the proposed
mining operations. Studies on water environment aspects of ecosystem plays an
important role in the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment to identify
sensitive issues and take appropriate action by maintaining ecological
homeostasis in the early stages of development of the project.
The purpose of this study is to
• Assess the water quality characteristics for critical parameters;

• Evaluate the impacts on agricultural productivity, habitat conditions,
recreational resources and aesthetics in the vicinity; and
• Predict impact on water quality by this project and related activities.
3.7.1 Methodology
Reconnaissance survey was undertaken and monitoring locations were finalized

based on
• Drainage pattern;
• Location of industries/residential areas; and
• Likely areas, which can represent baseline conditions.
Twelve water samples consisting of bore wells and dug wells and surface water
sources covering 10 km radial distance from the mine boundary were examined for
physico-chemical, heavy metals and bacteriological parameters in order to assess
the effect of mining and other activities on surface and ground water quality. The
samples were analyzed as per the procedures specified in 'Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater' published by American Public Health
Association (APHA).

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Samples for chemical analysis were collected in polyethylene carboys. Samples

collected for metal content were acidified with 1ml HNO3. Samples for
bacteriological analysis were collected in sterilized glass bottles. Selected physico-
chemical and bacteriological parameters have been analyzed for projecting the
existing water quality status in the study area. Parameters like temperature,
Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and pH were analyzed at the time of sample collection.
3.7.2 Water Samples Locations
The water sampling locations are listed below in Table-3.7.1 and depicted in
Figure-3.7.1.
TABLE-3.7.1
WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS POST MONSOON 2010
Code Location Direction Distance Remarks

(km)
w.r.t. Proposed Mine Lease
Boundary
Surface Water
SW-1 Porhadihi-Archanda Nala SW 1.0 Surface water
SW-2 Ballapahar –Pornadihi Nala SW 2.2 Surface water
SW-3 Nalda Nadi SE 8.6 Surface water
SW-4 Bamebari Camp ENE 7.2 Surface water
Ground Water
GW-1 Kadalia village S 0.6 Hand pump
GW-2 Handibhanga village ESE 1.1 Handpump
GW-3 Mithirda village S 0.6 Handpump
GW-4 Patmunda village W 0.9 Handpump
GW-5 Teherel village NW 3.8 Handpump
GW-6 Ganua village NNE 2.1 Handpump
GW-7 Champakudar village S 1.1 Handpump
GW-8 Mithirda block Within ML area Handpump
The results of the water quality monitored during study period are given in Table-
3.7.2. The results were compared with standards for drinking water as per
IS10500-1991 "Specifications for Drinking Water" for ground water and surface
water.
Observations
All the concentrations of the parameters monitored are found to be either within
limit or within extending limit. This indicates that there is no industrial or other
pollution on the surface water bodies. Heavy metals are absent in the water
samples. The overall quality considerations as far as water quality in the study area
indicate absence of any external polluting sources like industries and represent
uncontaminated conditions.
3.7.3.1 Surface Water Quality
Solubility of D.O depends on temperature and sudden rise in chlorides indicate

remote source of faecal contamination and coliform counts confirm it. The values
observed were fairly stable and found to be quite below permissible levels. It has
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been observed that the pH range in between 6.8 to 7.2 for the surface water
samples. It has been observed that pH value of 7.2 was recorded for the surface
water at the SW2 location and the 6.8 was recorded at the SW4.
The main chemical indicator of water quality is D.O. In all the surface water
samples D.O was found to be between 4.3 to 4.8 mg/l. This ensures good aquatic
conditions. The B.O.D values were found as <3 mg/l for the samples.
Parameters, which contribute to the B.O.D or C.O.D values like phenolic

compounds, nitrites were found to be well below the permissible limit. This shows
that the surface water has not been adversely affected.
The hardness for the samples range between 34 to 56 mg/l. This is well within the
permissible limit.
It can be observed that the values of all the parameters for all the surface water
samples collected in comparison with IS-2296 (classification of Inland surface
water) fall in the category ‘C’ drinking water source without conventional
treatment but with disinfection.
3.7.3.2 Ground Water Quality
In total, eight groundwater samples were collected from different sources around
the mine lease area within the periphery of 10-km, for assessing ground water
quality status.
The habitation within the mining lease area is scattered and the drinking water
source is ground water in most of the villages. Most of the villages have open-
wells or tube-wells. Among these the selection of the open-well or tube-well
samples has been considered as per their utilization for domestic and drinking
purposes.
It has been observed that the pH ranges in between 6.8 – 7.3. The Total
Dissolved Solids are in the range of 92 – 152 mg/l. The maximum value (152
mg/l) was observed in the GW8 location and the minimum value (92) was
recorded at the GW1 location. The dissolved solids are below the permissible limit
of 500 mg/l. The hardness was observed to be in the range of 60 to 100 mg/l.
The maximum value (100) was recorded at GW8 and the minimum value (60)
was recorded at GW1. The Chlorides, Calcium and Fluoride values were well below
the maximum desirable limits. The coliforms were absent in the water samples.
Samples were analyzed for heavy metals like Copper, Zinc, Iron, Mercury,
Cadmium, Selenium, Arsenic and Chromium by Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
Emission Spectrophotometer. The results shown that the heavy metals are absent
in the water samples.
Generally, nitrates are encountered during extensive use of fertilizers or they may
be derived from geology of the area. However, nitrates were on much lower side
of the permissible Indian Standards.

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Lairhapada
Topadihi

N
Kohla Rurhukala du
Nuagan Guali Ku
Gandhalpada Barpada
adi
RF RF Chilkapata
aN
Lalhari
S un
Katesahi Jururhi
Langalata
Kalmang
Sagasahi Kakarpani
Gharhaburhani
Malda
Roladihi Jarhibahal
Pataberha
Mendhamaruni
Deogarh Sunaposi
Kathamala
Girhel Gurda
Barha Indipur GW6 KM
Orahari Koirha
Sagarhabhanga
GW5 Sargigarh
SW4
Ka
Sargigarh Gurda
sh
Panposi Siljora Kunapasi
i
Kadodini
Na
Kantarkala Belda
la
eriv
Sana Patuli
ni R
ara
Bait
Kalmanga Patamunda
Ruguddihi GW1
Patamunda Kadalia Kalimati
Handibhariga
Jampani
Sarkanda
Khajurdihi GW4 Champakudar GW2
Jalpapasi
la
Kriyakudar GW7
Na
Tipto Porhadihi Handibhanga Dabuna Barha Ghaghara

RF
Nala
SW1GW8 Khajurdihi Nekerhapali

Porhadihi
SW2 Purunadihi
anda

Arch

21° GW3 Ranga Paharh Naibhanga
21°
Malangtoli
Samrachuan
Buhagharasahi
Kadamdihi
RF Rugurhisahi
Rakma Garrjantoli
Kamarasahi
Ka
jijo
rh
Sirkagatu
a
Na

l
a
Luhakorha
Rangaberha Nugdihi
Bhurhaghara
di
Na
Rangamatia SW3
lda
SCALE Kendughati
Ma
Gurhabhanga
1 0 1 2 KM
LEGEND 85° 15` 85° 20` Surface Water 85° 25`
Mine Lease Area Forest Boundary Ground Water

Nadi Nala
FIGURE-3.7.1
WATER SAMPLING LOCATIONS

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TABLE-3.7.2
SURFACE WATER QUALITY
Sr. Parameter Unit Limits as SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4

No. per
IS10500
1 pH - 6.5-8.5 (NR) 7.0 7.2 7.1 6.8
2 Conductivity µS/cm $ 92 83 128 85
3 TDS mg/l 500(2000) 60 54 84 56
4 DO mg/l $ 4.4 4.3 4.6 4.8
5 BOD mg/l $ <3 <3 <3 <3
6 COD mg/l $ <5 <5 <5 <5
7 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 300(600) 36 34 56 38
8 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/l 200(600) 35 30 50 30
9 Calcium as Ca mg/l 75(200) 8.8 9.6 12.8 9.6
10 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 30(100) 3.4 2.4 5.8 3.4
11 Chlorides as Cl mg/l 250(1000) 3.2 2.5 4.5 3.5
12 Residual Free Chlorine mg/l 0.2 Min <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
13 Phosphates as PO4 mg/l $ 0.02 0.01 0.04 0.08
14 Sulphates as SO4 mg/l 200(400) 3.6 5.5 5.2 3.4
15 Fluorides as F mg/l 1.0(1.5) 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.1
16 Nitrates as NO3 mg/l 45(NR) 0.9 1.2 0.8 3.4
17 Sodium as Na mg/l $ 2.6 2.4 2.8 1.6
18 Potassium as K mg/l $ 0.2 0.8 0.6 0.6
19 Total Boron as B mg/l 1 0.13 0.10 0.08 0.16
20 Cyanides mg/l 0.05(NR) <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
21 Phenolic compounds mg/l 0.001(0.002 <0.00 <0.001 <0.001
<0.001
) 1
22 Oil and grease mg/l 0.01(0.03) <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0
23 Cadmium as Cd mg/l 0.01(NR) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
24 Arsenic as As mg/l 0.01(NR) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
25 Copper as Cu mg/l 0.05(1.5) 0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
26 Lead as Pb mg/l 0.05(NR) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
27 Iron as Fe mg/l 0.3(1.0) 0.07 0.12 0.06 0.24
28 Chromium as Cr+6 mg/l 0.05(NR) <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
29 Selenium as Se mg/l 0.01(NR) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
30 Zinc as Zn mg/l 5(15) 0.16 0.12 0.58 0.63
31 Aluminium as Al mg/l 0.03(0.2) 0.10 0.06 0.12 0.08
32 Mercury as Hg mg/l 0.001(NR) <0.00
<0.001 <0.001 <0.001
1
33 SAR mg/l - 0.19 0.18 0.16 0.11
34 Insecticides mg/l Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
35 Anionic detergents as mg/l 1 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
<0.2
MBAS
36 Total Coliforms MPN/ 10
2 3 5 2
100 ml

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TABLE-3.7.3
GROUND WATER QUALITY POST MONSOON SEASON 2010
Sr. No. Parameter Unit Limits as per GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 GW8
IS10500
1 pH - 6.5-8.5 (NR) 6.8 7.2 7.3 7.1 7.2 7.1 7.0 7.0
2 Colour Hazen 5(25) 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 2
3 Taste - Agreeable Ag Ag Ag Ag Ag Ag Ag Ag
4 Odour - UO UO UO UO UO UO UO UO UO
5 Conductivity µS/cm $ 136 164 192 203 175 212 194 233
6 TDS mg/l 500(2000) 92 112 132 138 114 146 132 152
7 Turbidity NTU 5(10) 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1
8 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 300(600) 60 72 84 92 80 98 86 100
9 Total Alkalinity mg/l 200(600) 50 60 70 80 70 80 70 80
10 Calcium as Ca mg/l 75(200) 16.8 16.0 18.4 20.0 16.8 20.8 17.6 21.6
11 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 30(100) 4.4 7.8 9.2 10.2 9.2 11.2 10.2 11.2
12 Residual Chlorine mg/l 0.2 Min <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2 <0.2
13 Boron mg/l 1 0.22 0.16 0.28 0.20 0.18 0.18 0.14 0.16
14 Chlorides as Cl mg/l 250(1000) 7.5 8.7 8.5 10.2 7.6 13.5 14.2 16.5
15 Sulphates as SO4 mg/l 200(400) 4.5 5.8 3.6 4.2 3.5 4.5 3.6 6.5
16 Fluorides as F mg/l 1.0(1.5) 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
17 Nitrates as NO3 mg/l 45(NR) 1.4 1.2 11.2 4.3 3.2 2.6 1.4 3.2
18 Sodium as Na mg/l $ 3.2 3.8 4.4 3.6 2.6 3.2 4.2 4.6
19 Potassium as K mg/l $ 1.2 1.0 0.8 1.2 0.8 1.2 0.6 1.4
20 Phenolic Compounds mg/l 0.001(0.002) <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
21 Cyanides mg/l 0.05(NR) <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02
22 Anionic Detergents mg/l 0.2(0.1) <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1
23 Mineral Oil mg/l 0.01(0.03) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
24 Cadmium as Cd mg/l 0.01(NR) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
25 Arsenic as As mg/l 0.01(NR) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
26 Copper as Cu mg/l 0.05(1.5) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01

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Sr. No. Parameter Unit Limits as per GW1 GW2 GW3 GW4 GW5 GW6 GW7 GW8
IS10500
27 Lead as Pb mg/l 0.05(NR) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
28 Manganese as Mn mg/l 0.1(0.3) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
29 Iron as Fe mg/l 0.3(1.0) 0.10 0.04 0.05 0.01 0.03 0.02 0.01 0.02
30 Chromium as Cr+6 mg/l 0.05(NR) <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05 <0.05
31 Selenium as Se mg/l 0.01(NR) <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
32 Zinc as Zn mg/l 5(15) 0.38 0.52 0.01 0.12 0.08 0.01 0.02 0.01
33 Aluminium as Al mg/l 0.03(0.2) 0.06 0.05 0.12 0.08 0.06 0.12 0.10 0.08
34 Mercury as Hg mg/l 0.001(NR) <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001
35 Pesticides mg/l Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
36 E.Coli - Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
37 Total Coliforms MPN/100 10 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 <2
ml

Environmental Impact Assessment for Proposed Iron Ore Mine of NINL at
Sundargarh/Keonjhar Districts, Orissa
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3.8 Noise Level Survey
The physical description of sound concerns its loudness as a function of

frequency. Noise in general is sound, which is composed of many frequency
components of various types of loudness distributed over the audible frequency
range. Various noise scales have been introduced to describe, in a single number,
the response of an average human being to a complex sound made up of various
frequencies at different loudness levels. The most common and highly favored of
these scales is the ‘A’ weighted decibel dB(A). The scale has been designed to
weigh various components of noise according to the response of a human ear.
The impact of noise sources on surrounding community depends on
• Characteristics of noise sources (instantaneous, intermittent or continuous in

nature). It is well known that a steady noise is not as annoying as one that is
continuously varying in loudness.
• The time of day at which noise occurs, for example, loud noise levels at night
in residential areas are not acceptable because of sleep disturbance.
• The location of the noise source, with respect to noise sensitive land use,
which determines the loudness and period of noise exposure.
The environmental impact of noise can have several effects varying from Noise
Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) to annoyance depending on loudness of noise levels.
The environmental impact assessment of noise from the proposed activity can be
carried out by taking into consideration various factors potential damage to
hearing, potential physiological responses, annoyance and general community
responses.
The assessment of noise pollution on neighborhood environment due to the

proposed mining operations was carried out keeping in view all the considerations
mentioned above. The existing status of noise levels within the study zone, a
primary requirement of impact assessment studies, has been undertaken through
reconnaissance, identification of the existing noise sources, land use pattern and
monitoring of baseline noise levels.
3.8.1 Identification of Sampling Locations
A preliminary reconnaissance survey has been undertaken to identify the major

noise generating sources in the area. Noise at different noise generating sources
has been identified based on the activities in the village area.
The noise monitoring has been conducted for determination of noise levels at Ten
locations in the study area. The noise levels at each of the locations were recorded
for 24 hours during December 2010. The environmental setting of noise monitoring
locations is given in Table-3.8.1 and depicted in Figure-3.8.1.

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TABLE-3.8.1
DETAILS OF NOISE MONITORING STATIONS
POST MONSOON 2010
Code Location Direction w.r.t. Distance from ML Environment

No. Mine Lease Area Boundary (km) Setting
N1 Patmunda Village SW 0.9 Rural/ Residential area
N2 Kadalia Village S 0.6 Mine lease area
N3 Panposh Village NW 1.6 Rural/ Residential area
N4 Kiriyakudar Village Within the mine lease boundary Mine lease area
N5 Mithirda Village S 1.5 Rural/ Residential area
N6 Dabuna Village ESE 3.8 Rural/ Residential area
N7 Bhaliadihi Village SW 6.5 Rural/ Residential area
N8 Koira Village NW 7.3 Rural/ Residential area
N9 Amli Amba Village W 0.9 Rural/ Residential area
N10 Basanthpur Village SE 5.6 Sensitive area
3.8.2 Method of Monitoring
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) measurements were measured at all locations. The
readings were taken for every hour for 24 hours. The day noise levels have been
monitored during 6 am to 10 pm and night levels during 10 pm to 6 am at all the
locations covered in 10 km radius of the study area.
3.8.3 Types of Sound Fields
Free Field
Free progressive sound waves have been described as sound waves that propagate
without obstruction from source to the receiver. In the case of spherical waves, the
inverse square law holds good so that the sound pressure level decreases by 6
dB(A) as the distance is doubled. Such a field is known as free field.
Near Field
The near field is defined as that region close to the source where the inverse square
law does not apply. Usually this region is located within a few wavelengths of the
source and it is also controlled by the dimensions of the source.
Far Field
The far field consists of two parts, the free part and the reverberation part. In the
free part of the far field, the sound pressure level obeys the inverse square law.
The reverberant part of the field exists for enclosed situation where the reflected
sound waves are superimposed on the incident sound waves. If there are many
reflected waves from all possible direction, a diffuse sound field exists.

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85° 15` 85° 20` 85° 25`
Lairhapada
Topadihi

N
Kohla Rurhukala du
Nuagan Guali Ku
Gandhalpada Barpada
adi
RF RF Chilkapata
aN
Lalhari
S un
Katesahi Jururhi
Langalata
Kalmang
Sagasahi Kakarpani
Gharhaburhani
Malda
Roladihi Jarhibahal
Pataberha
Mendhamaruni
Deogarh Sunaposi
Barha Indipur KM
Orahari Koirha
Sagarhabhanga
Sargigarh
Kajrha Gambharnali Bamebari Camp
N8 N3
Betajhar
Ka
shi
Kadodini Panposi Siljora
N
ala
Kantarkala Belda
iver
Basada Nayarhi
Bhaliadihi Sana Patuli N9
ni R
ara
Bait
Kalmanga Patamunda
N2
Ruguddihi Handibhariga
Khajurdihi
N1 Champakudar N4 Jampani
Handibhanga Jalpapasi
Sarkanda
la
Na
Kriyakudar Dabuna
RF
Tipto Porhadihi N6 Barha Ghaghara
Nala
da
han
Porhadihi
Arc
Purunadihi
Jaldihi N5 Mithirda Corporation Camp
Naibhanga
Malangtoli
Samrachuan
Buhagharasahi
Kadamdihi
RF Rugurhisahi
Rakma Garrjantoli N10
Kamarasahi
N7
Ka
jijo
rh
Sirkagatu
a
Na

la
Luhakorha
Rangaberha Nugdihi
Bhurhaghara
adi
Rangamatia
aN
Kendughati
ld
SCALE
Ma
Gurhabhanga
1 0 1 2 KM
85° 15` 85° 20` Noise Monitoring Locations 85° 25`
LEGEND
Nadi Nala
FIGURE-3.8.1
NOISE MONITORING LOCATIONS

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3.8.4 Parameters Measured During Monitoring
For noise levels measured over a given period of time, it is possible to describe
important features of noise using statistical quantities. This is calculated using the
percent of the time certain noise levels are exceeding the time interval. The
notation for the statistical quantities of noise levels are described below
• L10 is the noise level exceeded 10 per cent of the time

• L50 is the noise level exceeded 50 per cent of the time and
• L90 is the noise level exceeded 90 per cent of the time
Equivalent Sound Pressure Level (Leq)
The Leq is the equivalent continuous sound level, which is equivalent to the same
sound energy as the actual fluctuating sound measured in the same period. This is
necessary because sound from noise source often fluctuates widely during a given
period of time.
This is calculated from the following equation
(L10 - L90)2
Leq = L50 + ------------
60
Lday is defined as the equivalent noise level measured over a period of time during
day (6 am to 10 pm).
Lnight is defined as the equivalent noise level measured over a period of time during
night (10 pm to 6 am).
Day-Night Sound Level (Ldn)
The noise rating developed for community noise from all sources is the Day-Night
Sound Level(Ldn). It is similar to a 24 hr equivalent sound level except that during
night time period (10 pm to 6 am) a 10 dB (A) weighting penalty is added to the
instantaneous sound level before computing the 24 hr average.
This night time penalty is added to account for the fact that the noise during night,
when people are usually in sleep, is judged as more annoying than the same noise
during the day time.
The Ldn for a given location in a community may be calculated from the hourly Leq's,
by the following equation.
Ldn = 10 log {1/24[16(10 Ld/10) + 8 (10(Ln+10)/10)]}
where Ld is the equivalent sound level during the day time (6 am to 10 pm) and Ln
is the equivalent sound level during the night time (10 pm to 6 am).

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3.8.5.1 Observations
The statistical analysis is done for measured noise levels at all of the locations for
post monsoon season 2010. The parameters are analyzed for L10, L50, L90, Leq, Lday,
Lnight and Ldn. The statistical analysis of results is given in Table- 3.9.2.
Post Monsoon Season 2010
a) Day Time Noise Levels (Lday)
As all the villages are thinly populated with no industries around and without
much vehicular traffic, the results from noise monitoring locations were observed
very low. The noise level at all of the sampling locations ranged from 37.2-48.3
dB(A), with the maximum (48.3) being recorded at the Balidhi village location
and the minimum (37.2) being recorded at the Basanthpur Village.
b) Night Time Noise Levels (Lnight)
The Noise levels reported from all the noise monitoring stations were much below
the prescribed value. The noise level at all of the sampling locations ranged from
32.6-42.5 dB(A), with the maximum (42.5) being recorded at the Balidhi village
location and the minimum (32.6) being recorded at Basanthpur Village. The
values were observed to be well below the prescribed limit of the residential area
(45 dB(A)).
TABLE-3.8.2
AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS POST MONSOON 2010
Location Average Noise Levels in dB(A)

L10 L50 L90 Leq Lday Lnight Ldn
Patmunda Village 46.3 42.8 39.0 43.7 44.5 40.8 48.0
Kadalia Village 45.4 40.9 37.5 41.9 43.9 39.0 46.5
Panposh Village 46.2 42.3 38.6 43.3 44.1 40.5 47.6
Kiriyakudar Village 43.4 39.6 35.8 40.6 41.8 37.9 45.1
Mithirda Village 47.2 43.0 39.1 44.1 45.1 40.7 48.1
Dabuna Village 45.1 41.3 37.5 42.3 43.9 39.6 46.9
Balidhi Village 49.8 45.0 41.4 46.2 48.3 42.5 50.4
Koira Village 46.2 42.3 38.4 43.3 44.2 39.6 47.0
Amila Village 47.5 43.6 39.7 44.6 45.5 40.9 48.3
Basanthpur Village 39.2 35.3 31.4 36.3 37.2 32.6 40.0
3.9 Flora and Fauna Studies
3.9.1 Introduction
An ecological survey of the study area was conducted particularly with reference
to listing of species and assessment of the existing baseline ecological (Terrestrial
and Aquatic ecosystem) conditions in the study area. Considering the rich bio-
diversity of organisms and their role in productivity and their importance in human
livelihood, it is vital to protect and safeguard these dynamic ecosystems.

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3.9.2 Objectives of Ecological Studies
The present study was undertaken with the following objectives
• To assess the nature and distribution of vegetation in and around the project
site;
• To assess the distribution of animal life spectra; and
• To understand the productivity of the water bodies;
3.9.3 Methodology Adopted for the Survey
To achieve the above objectives a detailed study of the area was undertaken in 10-
km radius area with the proposed mine lease areas and general area of 25-km
radius and as the periphery of the mine site. The different methods adopted were as
follows
• Compilation of secondary data with respect to the study area from published
literature and Government agencies;
• Generation of primary data by undertaking systematic ecological studies in the
area;
• Discussion with local people so as to elicit information about local plants,
animals and their uses; and
• Gathering data for ethnobiology.
The present report gives the review of published secondary data and the results of
field sampling conducted post monsoon season in the month of December 2010.
3.9.4 Review of Secondary Published Data
The study area represents the forest groups consiting of
Moist Tropical Forest
• Tropical Semi-evergreen Forest
These forest occur in the pockets of permanently moist valleys with fertile soil
around 800 m. The vegetation is characterized by upper canopy of transiently
deciduous trees and completely evergreen undergrowths. Luxuriant growth of
epiphytic flora comprising larger numbers of orchids, ferns and mosses are
available mainly due to prevailing moist conditions. The dominant elements of
these forest are Artocarpus lakoocha, Dillenia pentagyna, Sygygium cumini,
Mangifera indica, Dalbergia latifolia, Bridelia monoica, Mallotus philippensis,
Firmina colorata, Michalia champaca, celtis tetranda, Saraca asoka, Ficus sp,
Macaranga peltata, Terminalia alata, Schleichera oleosa etc., forming the upper
canopy.The second storey of the forest is composed of medium sized trees and
the important species here are Aphanamixis polystacha, Symplocos racemosus,
Mesua ferrea, Glochidion lanceolarium, Phoebe lanceolata, Protium serratum,
Litsea monoptala and polyalthia cerasoides.
Profusely occurring climbers are represented by Anamirta cocculus, Entada

rheedii, Porthos scandens, Smilax ovalifolia, Erycibe paniculata, Scindapsus

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officinalis, Schefflera venulosa, Uvaria hamiltonii, Butea parvifolia etc. Similarly

some of the epiphytes of the forests are Aerides odorata, Bulbophyllum crassipes,
Cymbidum aloidolium, Pholidota pallida, Acampe praemorsa and Eria
bambusifolia.
The undergrowth is dense and includes evergreen shrubs like Amomum

dealbatum, Barleria strigosa, Glycosmis mauritiana, Melastoma malabathricum,
Eranthium nervosum, Ardisia solanacea, Leea macrophylla, Colebrookia
oppositifolia, Psychortia denticulata and Ixora pavetta in the lighted areas. Some
notable herbs viz., Canscora diffusa, Curculigo orchioides, Begonia picta, Lindernia
multiflora, Tainia hookeriana, and Tropidia curculigoides are found here mostly in
shady places. However, grasses are rare due to inadequate penetration of light.
Bamboo and cane brakes occur distinctly in pure patches along the streams and
nallas as well as on the shady slopes.
• Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
These are found in continuation with semi evergreen forest close to moist valleys.
The forest are characterized by predominant deciduous species of 25-40 m high,
comprising the top storey and some and some evergreens, forming the second
storey. Shorea robusta(Sal) represents the chief constituent of this type. The
other species associated with it in the top storey and Callicarpa arborea, Dalbergia
latifolia, Dalbergia paniculta, Schleichera oleosa, Bridelia squamosa, Toona ciliate,
Hardenia cordifolia, Mitragyna parviflora, Terminalia bellerica, Terminalia chebula,
Madhuca longifolia, Diospyros melanoxylon, Lagerstromia parviflora, Bombax
ceiba, Gmelina arborea, Pterocarpus marsupium, Albizia odorattissima and a few
others.
The second storey is formed by medium sized evergreen trees like Sygygium
cumini, Careya arborea, Buchanania lanzan, Dillenia indica, D.pentagyna,
Cleistanthus collinus, Kydia calycina, Premna tomentosa, Protium serratum,
Phyllanthus emblica, Ficus racemosa, Alstonia venenata, Polyalthia cerasoides,
Mallotus philippensis, Oroxylum indicum, Macaranga peltata, Canthium diciccum
and cassia fistula etc.
The climbers of the forest are Bauhinia vahlii, Combretum roxburghii, Milletia
extensa, Dioscoria spp, and Butea superba.
The undergrowth comprises shrubby evergreen perennials and grasses. The

important shrubs are Cipasessa baccifera, Clerodendrum viscosum, Ixora pavetta,
Holarrhena pubescens, Woodfordia fruticosa, Flemingia chappar, Strobilanthes
scaber, Flacourtia indica, Sericocalyx scaber, etc. The herbs include Cissampelos
pareira, Cleome macrophylla, Polyagala chuinensis, Oxalis corniculata, Atylosia
scarabaeides, Ageratum conyzoides, Elephantopus scaber, Tridax procumbens,
Hemidesmus indicus, Canscora diffusa, Evolvulusnumalaris etc. Similarly, the
important grasses are Apluda mutica, Aristida setacea, Chloris barbata,
Chrysopogon aciculatus, Coix lacryma-jobi, Cymbopogon flexuosus, Cynodon
dactylon, Eleusine indica, Heteropgon contortus, Imperata cylindrical, Panicum
brevifolium, Themeda triandra and Vettivera zizanoides.

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3.9.5 Terrestrial Ecological Status Primary Survey
A preliminary survey was made and five locations were selected for detailed study
within 10-km radius of the proposed mine lease area. The selected locations are
given in Table-3.9.1 and depicted in Figure-3.9.1.
TABLE-3.9.1
DETAILS OF TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGICAL SAMPLING LOCATIONS
Code Name of the Area Direction Distance From Project

Site (km)
TE-1 Near Village Kadalia Core zone area -
TE-2 Near Village Kiriyakudar Core zone -
TE-3 Near Village Mithirda S 1.5
TE-4 Near Village Panposh W 2.0
TE-5 Near Village Patmunda W 0.9
The primary data was generated through
1. Preparing a general checklist of all plants encountered in the study area. This
would indicate the biodiversity for wild and cultivated plants. The plants so
encountered were classified into life form spectrum according to the
classification of Raunkiaer's classification of life form spectrum.
2. Phytosociological studies by using list count quadrate method for woody and
herbaceous flora in forest areas and only herbaceous flora in ambient air quality
monitoring locations. Sufficient number of quadrates of 100-m2 size was
adopted for study, which is based on the area species curve. The number of
quadrates depended on actual field requirements.
3. Estimating basal areas of trees and shrubs at breast height [132 cm from
ground or above buttresses];
4. Herbaceous and woody flora was studied by taking 10 and 20 quadrates at each
location having 100 m2;
5. Determining frequency, abundance, relative frequency, relative density, relative

dominance and importance value indices using Mueller-Dombois-Ellenberge
theory [1974];
6. Determining the bird population of migratory and local birds by taking 10

random readings at every location;
7. Observing mammals, amphibians and reptiles, noting their calls, droppings,

burrows, pugmarks and other signs;
8. Physical observations were also carried out from the Machans for two-twelve
hour periods, one during day time and the other during night time for terrestrial
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9. Noting impact of industrial activities on fauna, flora and crops. Effects on status
and/or quality of growth on plants and any symptoms like defoliation,
deformities, chlorosis, necrosis, warping, reduced vigour and infection by
parasites and attacks by predator insects were noticed.
Local inhabitants were interviewed for uses of plants and animals and to get
ethnobiological data.
3.9.5.1 Floristic Composition- Primary Survey
Floristic Richness
• Cryptogamic Vegetation
The area shows many algae, fungi, bryophytes and ferns. Algae are present in
aquatic bodies or in marshy places. Fungi, particularly from ascomycetes and
basidiomycetes are located on ground or epiphytically. Lichens of crustose, foliose
and fruticose types are present on different substrates (Lichens, Ascomycetes and
Basidiomycetes could be observed near hilly terrain). Bryophytes occur in wet areas
and occasionally on barks of trees and old walls of houses. The commonly observed
bryophtes in this area are Funaria sp and Polypodium sp Fern flora of the study area
is insignificant. The aquatic weeds Hydrilla sp, Chara sp and Salvinia were observed
in small ponds in agricultural fields.
• Life Form Spectrum
Raunkiaer defined life forms as the sum of adaptations of plants to climate. Braun-
Blanquet (1951), whose system is adapted in this study, modified the Raunkiaer's
system. Following five of the ten classes created by Braun-Blanquet is present in
the study area.
- Phanerophytes Shrubs and trees

- Therophytes Annuals including ferns
- Hydrophytes Water plants except plankton
- Hemicryptophytes Plants with perennial shoots and buds close to
surface.
- Geophytes Plants, with perennating parts buried in
substratum.
During field survey, maximum 427 number of plant species (except algae, fungi
and bryophytes) were recorded from the study area. Table-1 of Annexure-IX lists
all species recorded in the study area. Their analysis revealed the following;

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TABLE-3.9.2
CLASS WISE DISTRIBUTION OF PLANT SPECIES IN THE STUDY AREA
Type of Species Post-Monsoon 2010

No. %
Phanerophytes (P) 221 51.76
Therophytes (T) 142 33.25
Hydrophytes (H) 16 3.75
Hemicryptophytes (He) 39 9.14
Geophytes (G) 09 2.10
Total 427 100.00
• Comments on the Life Form Spectrum
Life form spectrum is a reflection of plant community. A plant community is

governed by several factors like climatic, edaphic, topographic and biotic. Even
local variations in environment affect components of plant community.
In the study area, maximum number of species are phanerophytes (51.76%)

followed by therophytes (33.25%). These classes are followed by hemicryptophytes
(9.14%) and hydrophytes(3.75%). Geophytes were found in very few numbers.
Presence of large number of phanerophytes (shrubs and trees) and therophytes

(annuals or herbaceous vegetation) indicates semiarid to tropical vegetation
structure.
Hemicryptophytes (predominantly grasses and sedges) were found to be significant

in the area. These indicate fertile and wet soil in upper layer of soil profile.
Hydrophytes were present in both the seasonal and perennial water bodies.
3.9.5.2 Floristic Compositon-Mine Lease Area (Core Area)
The proposed iron ore lease area falls under villages Kadalia, Kiriyakudar,
Rusibenua, Mandajoda, Basada, Mithirda, Dalita of Sundargarh district and villages
Handibhanga and Piripokhari of Keonjhar district. The major crops in these villages
are rice, Jowar, Maize and commercial crops Brassica nigra, Gossypium sp and
these crops mainly dependent on rains.These village mainly away from major main
stream population which is about 10 km from mine lease (Koira village). All the
village in mine lease and surrounding villages does not have electricity and other
major basic facilities like health and transport and communication facilities.The area
represents a hilly terrain and is a part of the eastern limb of the famous Horse-shoe
shaped iron ore belt of Orissa and Bihar.The forest compositon of dry decidous
forest type mainly composed of Sal and other timber yielding plants.The details of
forest lands which are mine lease area are presented in Table-3.9.3.

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LEGEND
Terrestrial Locations
Nadi Nala
FIGURE-3.9.1
TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGICAL SAMPLING LOCATIONS

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TABLE-3.9.3
DETAILS OF FOREST LANDS IN MINE LEASE AREA
Sr. No. Name of the Village Total Area (ha)

1 Pirhapokhari (No. 83) 0.394
2 Handibhanga (No. 75) 2.469
3 Mandajoda (No.52) 0.028
4 Mithirda (No. 57) 32.023
5 Dalita (No.53) 0.210
6 Rusibenua (No. 37) 405.759
7 Kadalia (No. 55) 230.526
8 Basada (No. 54) 134.744
Total 806.153
The major plant species near to village area are mainly consists of Shorea robusta,
Mangifera indica, Ceiba pentandra, Madhuca latifolia,Diospyros melanoxylon,
Anagesissus latifolia, Terminalia arjuna, Mitragyna parviflora, Eugena jumbolina,
Cassia tora, Cassia occidentalis, Eupatorium sp, Parthenium hysterophorus, Blumea
lacera and other wild weed plants.
3.9.5.3 Floristic Composition - Belt Transect
The floristic composition assessment of the study area has been planned to
evaluate by using two methods
• Belt transecting - for determining the distribution pattern of dominant species

of the region ;and
• Plot centered quadrats for evaluating phytosociological aspects and top soil
quality
Belt Transect Studies
Transect studies are carried out at near kadalia and surrounding areas. The
details of the transect are presented in Table-3.9.4. During the belt transects,
girth, height and canopy of the dominant species with 25 m on each side of the
every nodal point are measured and tabulated. These are presented in Table-2 of
Annexure-IX. The observed species from various locations are presented in
Table-3.9.5.
TABLE 3.9.4
SAMPLING LOCATIONS-BELT TRANSECT
Code Name of the Area Length of Width of the Interval Between

Transect Transect (m) Observation Nodes
(m)
TBE-1 From Kadalia to village
1000 50 50
chakradhar

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TABLE-3.9.5
LIST OF PLANT SPECIES OBSERVED FROM BELT TRANSECT STUDIES
Sr.No. Name of the Plant Species TE-1

1 Adina cordifolia 17
2 Annona squamosa -
3 Aegle marmelos 1
4 Albizia odorattissima -
5 Albizia lebbeck 1
6 Anogeissus latifolia 14
7 Anthocephalus cadamba 3
8 Bauhinia racemosa 4
9 Bauhinia variegate 1
10 Boswellia serrata 2
11 Buchanania lanzan 8
12 Cassia fistula 2
13 Ceiba pentandra 10
14 Dalbergia paniculata 1
15 Diospyros melanoxylon 4
16 Dendrocalamus strictusautus 6
17 Diospyros Montana 2
18 Emblica officinalis 4
19 Eugenia jumbolina 2
20 Ficus glomerata 3
21 Ficus relisiosa 2
22 Gardenia latifolia 1
23 Garuga pinnata 1
24 Gmelica arborea 6
25 Grewia tiliaefolia 2
26 Holarrhena antifycenterica 3
27 Hymenodictylon excelsum 2
28 Lagerstroemia parviflora 2
29 Lannea grandis 13
30 Madhuca latifolia 6
31 Mangifera indica 14
32 Mitragyna parviflora 2
33 Phyllanthes sp 1
34 Pongamia glabra 1
35 Salmalia malabarica 1
36 Scheichera trijuga 11
37 Shorea robusta 31
38 Soymida fabrifuga -
39 Strycnos nuxvimica -
40 Tectona grandis 4
41 Terminalia bellerica 2
42 Terminalia arjun 2
43 Terminalia chebula 3
44 Terminalia tomentosa 38
45 Zizyphus xylocarpa 2
Plot Quadrate Method
This technique is used only when a part of a large area is sampled, on the basis,
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• Shape and size of Quadrates
Shape and size of the quadrates are selected, derived from previous experiences.
Plot quadrate method was adopted to evaluate phyto-sociological parameters like
density, diversity and the frequency of the plants. The size of the quadrate was
selected based on the species area curve method and from past experience. For
the present ecological survey 10m x 10m plots were selected for vegetation
pattern. About 10-20 quadrates were studied at each location depending upon the
species diversity. The findings are presented in the following sections.
• Forest Blocks in Study Area
The major forest blocks in 10 km radius from mine lease boundary are presented in
Table-3.9.6. The forests are manily composed of Sal, Kasi, Kendu, Char, Harda,
Bahedi, Dhaura, Asan, Bija, Kusumbi, Kalam, Aam, Mahua, Kasam and Amla. The
major contribution is only from this region is Sal and Kendu.
TABLE-3.9.6
FOREST BLOCKS IN STUDY AREA
Sr. No. Name of the Forest Block Direction Distance

(Km)
District Sundargarh
Forest Range Koira
1 Mendhamaruni Reserve forest NW 4.9
2 Kathemala Feserve Forest WNW 7.7
3 Reserve Forest near Kantarkada village W 6.8
4 Sarkanda Reserve Forest W 8.8
5 Khajurdihi Reserve Forest Mine lease area
6 Karo Reserve Forest NW 9.2
District Keonjhar
Forest Range Champua
7 Siddhamath Reserve Forest N 5.5
8 Baitarani Reserve Forest NNE 4.2
3.9.5.5 Plant Diversity
For better understanding of plant diversity, following different indices were

estimated based on the vegetation studies carried at five locations. The findings are
presented in Table-3.9.7.
• Shannon-Weaver Index
Shannon-Weaver index considers two important characters of vegetation i.e.

floristic richness and the proportional abundance of species observed. The index is
given as
Shannon-Weaver Index (H' )= - sum (Pi ln Pi)
Where Pi = Proportional abundance of the ith (individual) species.
The following Tables-3.9.7 shows floristic richness and species diversity indices for
nine sampling locations.

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TABLE-3.9.7
FLORISTIC RICHNESS AND SPECIES DIVERSITY INDEX
Code Name of the Floristic Diversity Index for Diversity Index for
Area Richness Herbaceous plants Woody plants
Shannon-Weaver Index
TE-1 Near Village 73.5 3.12 3.02
Kadalia
Kriyakudar
Mithirda
Panposh
Patmunda
• Observations
The shannon-weaver index for all the five sampling locations are observed to be in
the range of 3.01-3.12 for Herbaceous species and 2.69-3.02 for woddy species.
The highest index is observed at TE-1 location, which indicates more species
diversity. The lowest index is observed at TE-5 and TE-5, which indicates less
species diversity.
3.9.5.6 Plants of Economic Importance
Cultivated plants provide valuable resources to mankind like cereals, millets,

vegetables, pulses, fruits, fodder, timber and wood for agricultural implements. In
addition to them, following cultigens are present in the study area. The list of
economic importance plants is presented in Annexure-IX.
3.9.5.7 Endangered Plants
Floristic studies were conducted during Post-Monsoon season in 2010 to know the
presence of any endangered/threatened/endemic plant species in mine lease area
and surrounding 25 km radius from mine lease boundary. The study area did not
record the presence of any critically threatened species. The records of Botanical
Survey of India and Forest department also did not indicate presence of any
endangered and or vulnerable species in this area.
3.9.6 Terrestrial Fauna and Ornithology
3.9.6.1 Review of Secondary Published Data
• National Park/Sanctuary
As per Ministry of Environment Nottifications and local forest notifications reveals

that no Wildlife sanctuaries, National parks/biosphers in 15 km radius from mine
lease boundary.

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3.9.6.2 Primary Survey
• Avifauna
List of animal species reorded and their conservation status as per Wild Life
Protection Act 1972 are presented in Table-3.9.8.
3.9.6.3 Endangered Animals
A comprehensive Central Legislation namely Wild Life (Protection) Act was enforced
in 1972. This law is to provide protection to wild animals and for matters related to
their ancillary or incidental death. Schedule-I of this act included the list of rare and
endangered species, which are completely protected throughout the country. The
detailed list of wild animals and their conservation status as per Wild Life Act
(1972) are presented in Table-3.9.8.
TABLE-3.9.8
FAUNA AND THEIR CONSERVATION STATUS FROM STUDY AREA
Technical Name English Name/ Wild Life Protection Act (1972)

Local Name
Aves
Targos calvus King vulture Sch-IV
Milyus migrans Common Kite Sch-IV
Quills contronix Grey quail Sch-IV
Corvus corvus Jungle crow Sch-IV
Corvus splendens House crow Sch-IV
Turdoides striatus White headed babler Sch-IV
Aegithina tiphia Iora Sch-IV
Pycnonotus cafer Red vented bulbul Sch-IV
Pycnonotus jokokus White browed Bulbul Sch-IV
Saxicoloides fulicata Indian robin Sch-IV
Gallus gallus Red Jungle fowl Sch-IV
Columbus livibus Rock Pigeon Sch-IV
Bubo bubo Indian great horned Owl Sch-IV
Copsychus saularis Magpie Robin Sch-IV
Tchitrea paradisi Paradise Fl ycatcher Sch-IV
Tephrodornis pondiceraianus Common Wood shrike Sch-IV
Lalage sykesi Black headed cochoo Shrike Sch-IV
Artamus fuscus Ashy Swallow Shrike Sch-IV
Dicrurus macrocerus Black Drongo Sch-IV
Dicrurus longicaudatus Grey Drongo Sch-IV
Dissemurus paradiseus Rackete tailed Drongo Sch-IV
Oriolus oriolus Indian Oriole Sch-IV
Black Headed Oriole Oriolus xanthornus Sch-IV
Temenuchus pagodarum Brahmny Myna Sch-IV
Acridotheres tristicus Common myna Sch-IV
Ploceus philippines Weaver bird Sch-IV
Uroloncha striata Spotted munia Sch-IV
Passer domisticus House Sparrow Sch-IV
Redrumped Swallow Hirundo daurica Sch-IV
Motacilla cinerea Grey wagtail Sch-IV
Motacilla maderaspatensis Large pied wagtail Sch-IV
Cinnyris lotensis Loten's sunbird Sch-IV
Cinnyris asiatica Purple Sunbird Sch-IV
Brachypternus bengalensis Malabar Golden acked wood Sch-IV
Megalaima merulinus Indian Cuckoo Sch-IV
Hierococys varius Common Hawk uckoo Sch-IV
Eudynamis scolopaceus Koel Sch-IV
Centropus sinensis Crow Pheasant Sch-IV
Psittacula Krammeri Rose ringed parakeet Sch-IV

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Local Name
Coryllis vaeralis Lorikeet Sch-IV
Coracias benghalensis Indian Roller Sch-IV
Merops orinetalis Common Bee Eater Sch-IV
Merops leschenaulti Chestnut headed Bee Eater Sch-IV
Alcedo atthis Common Kingfisher Sch-IV
Halcyon smyrensis White breasted kingfisher Sch-IV
Microfus affinis House swift Sch-IV
Cyprirus parvus Palm swift Sch-IV
Caprimulgus asiaticus Common Indian jar Sch-IV
Tylo alba Barn Owl Sch-IV
Haliastur indus Brahmny kite Sch-IV
Milvus migrans Pariah kite Sch-IV
Circus aeruginosus Marsh harrier Sch-IV
Astur badius Shikra Sch-IV
Chalcophaps indica Emerald Dove Sch-IV
Lobvanella indicus Redwattled Lapwing Sch-IV
Lobpluvia malabaraica Yellow wattled lapwing Sch-IV
Anhinga melanogaster Darter Sch-IV
Egretta garzetta Little Egret Sch-IV
Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egret Sch-IV
Ardeola grayii Pond Heron Sch-IV
Anas querquedula Gangney Teal Sch-IV
Anas acuta Common Teal Sch-IV
Aythya feroma White eyed Pochard Sch-IV
Gallinula chlorpus Moore hen Sch-IV
Sterna albifrons Indian River Tern Sch-IV
Galerida malabarica Malabar Crested Lark Sch-IV
Hemidactylus sp House Lizard Sch-IV
Calotes versicolor Garden Lizard Sch-IV
Chameleon zeylanicus Lizard Sch-IV
Varanus benghalensis Monitor Lizard Sch-IV
Ptyas mucosus Rat snake Sch-III
Naja naja Cobra Sch-II
Hemibungarus sps Indian coral snake Sch-III
Bungarus candidus Krait Sch-III
Vipera russeli Viper Sch-II
Triodes minos Southern Birdwing -
Pachliopta hector Crimson rose -
Papilo demoleus Lime butterfly -
Graphium agamemnos Tailed jay -
Papilo polymnstor Blue mormon -
Junonia atlites Grey pansey -
Juninia almana Peacock pansey -
Neptis hylas Common sailor Sch-IV
Parantica aglea Glassy tiger Sch-IV
Rana hexadactyla Frog Sch-IV
Rana tigrina Bull frog Sch-IV
Cocopus sps Burrowing frog Sch-IV
Mammals
Lepus nigricollis Hare Sch-IV
Hyaena hyaena Hyaena Sch-III
Canis auries Jackal Sch-III
Presbytis entellus Langur Sch-I
Presbytis phayrei Monkey Sch-I
Funambulus spp. Squirrel Sch-IV
Funambulus palmarum Squirrel Sch-IV
Sus sucrofa Wild pig Sch-III
Rattus norvegicus Field mouse Sch-IV
Herpestes edwardii Common mongoose SCh-IV
Bandicota indica Bandicoot Sch-IV
Bandicota bengalensis Bandicoot Sch-IV
Melursus ursinus Bear Sch-III
Vulpus benghalensis Wild fox Sch-III
Bosephalus tragocamelus Blue Bull or Nilgai Sch-III
Gazella gazella Indian Gazella Sch-III

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Local Name
Cervus unicolour Sambhar Sch-III
Axix axis Cheetal Sch-III
Elephas elephas Elephant Sch-I
On comparison of the check list given in the Schedule-I of the Act and the list of
wildlife recorded in the study area, it can be concluded that there are quite good
number of endangered and protected animals in the study area. Langur, Monkey
and Elephants which are falls under Schedule-I of Wildlife protection act, 1972 are
exist in 10-km radius from mine lease area. Wild elephants could be observed
during winter and summer for want water and food in Khajurdihi reserve forest
which is about 2.0-km from mine lease on southwest direction.
3.9.6.4 Wild Life Conservation
Flora and faunal data was collected from Forest Working Plans (1994-1999) of
Sundargarh and Keonjhar districts. Detailed field observations and interactions
with local villagers and local tribal hamlet heads reveals that Elephants and Bears
are observed within 10-km of the study area. As per the Wild Life Act (1972),
those animals which have been enlisted in the schedules of the Wildlife Act have
been presented in the above table. The schedules are based on the species
namely, rare, endangered, threatened, vulnerable etc. According to threat of
extinction Schedule-I contains those species which need topmost priority, while
II, III, IV and V have lesser degree of threat. Most of the avi-fauna are listed in
Schedule–IV. As per the list of avi-faunal species, these are mostly local migrant
species only. As per recent forest working plans and discussion with local forest
officials, there are no migratory paths reported from the study area. The list plant
species and animal species recorded during study period is given in Annexure-
IX.
The following mitigation measures will be taken for protection of fauna in the
study area
• Educate the local people to develop awareness to protect the animals;

• Formulations of wild life protection committees in near by villages to check the
poaching and hunting;
• Wild life patrolling committee would be formed to monitor the wild animals
movement; and
• Develop thick green belt around the plant site with fruit bearing tree which
will attract the avi-fauna in the study area and increase the aesthetic value of
the area.
The authentication of flora and fauna from Wild Life Chief Warden along with
location map is enclosed as Annexure-X. The Wildlife Conservation Plan
submitted to DFO is enclosed as Annexure-XI.
3.9.7 Flora and Fauna from Core Zone area
The mine lease area falls under Khajurdihi reserve forest of Koira range Bonnai
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TABLE-3.9.9 (A)
LIST OF FLORA FROM MINE LEASE AREA (C0RE ZONE)
Sr. No Name of the Species Local Name
Flora
No endangered/threatened/endemic plant species recorded/ observed in mine lease
area
1 Shorea robusta Sal
2 Mangifera indica Aam
3 Emblica officinalis Amla
4 Acacia nilotica Babul
5 Ficus benghalensis Barh
6 Aegle marmelos Bel
7 Cassia fistula Amaltas
8 Buchanania lanzan Achar
9 Anogeissus latifolia Dhaura
10 Ficus racemosa Dumer
11 Acacia leucophloe Gohira
12 Adina cordifolia Haldu
13 Feronia elephantum Kaitho
14 Pongamia pinnata Karanj
15 Diospyros melanoxylon Tendu
16 Lannea coramandalica Moi
17 Sapindus emerginatus Rita
18 Bridelia retusa Salai
19 Lagerstromia parviflora Sidha
20 Bombax ceiba Semul
21 Euphorbia nivula Sijan
22 Dalbergia latifolia Sisoo
23 Tectona grandis Teak
24 Albizia lebbeck Siris
25 Bambusa arundanaceae Daba bans
26 Dendrocalamus strictus Salia bans
27 Holarrhena antidicenterica Kurei
28 Vitex negundo Nirgundi
29 Gardenia gummifera Gurudu
30 Thespesia lampas Bankapasi
TABLE-3.9.9 (B)
LIST OF FAUNA FROM MINE LEASE AREA
Sr. No. Technical Name English Name/Local Name Wild Life Protection Act( 1972)
Aves
No endangered animals listed in wildlife protection, 1972 are presented in Mine Lease Area
1 Corvus corvus Sch-IV Jungle crow
2 Corvus splendens Sch-IV House crow
3 Turdoides stria tus Sch-IV White headed babler
4 Saxicoloides fulicata Sch-IV Indian robin
5 Gallus gallus SchIV Red Jungle fowl
6 Columbus livibus Sch-IV Rock Pigeon
7 Lalage sykesi Sch-IV Black headed cochoo Shrike
8 Dicrurus longicaudatus Sch-IV Grey Drongo
9 Oriolus oriolus Sch-IV Indian Oriole
10 Temenuchus pagodarum Sch-IV Brahmny Myna
11 Acridotheres tristicus Sch-IV Common myna
12 Ploceus philippines Sch-IV Weaver bird
13 Uroloncha striata Sch-IV Spotted munia
14 Passer domisticus Sch-IV House Sparrow
15 Megalaima merulinus Sch-IV Indian Cuckoo
16 Hierococys varius Sch-IV Common Hawk uckoo
17 Eudynamis scolopaceus Sch-IV Koel
18 Centropus sinensis Sch-IV Crow Pheasant
19 Psittacula Krammeri Sch-IV Rose ringed parakeet
20 Merops orinetalis Sch-IV Common Bee Eater
21 Alcedo atthis Sch-IV Common Kingfisher
22 Milvus migrans Sch-IV Pariah kite
23 Chalcophaps indica Sch-IV Emerald Dove

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Sr. No. Technical Name English Name/Local Name Wild Life Protection Act( 1972)
24 Anhinga melanogaster Sch-IV Darter
25 Egretta garzetta Sch-IV Little Egret
26 Bubulcus ibis Sch-IV Cattle Egret
27 Ardeola grayii Sch-IV Pond Heron
Mammals
1 Lepus nigricollis Sch-IV Hare
2 Canis auries Sch-III Jackal
3 Funambulus spp. Sch-IV Squirrel
4 Funambulus palmarum Sch-IV Squirrel
5 Sus sucrofa Sch-III Wild pig
6 Herpestes edwardii Sch-IV Common mongoose
7 Bandicota bengalensis Sch-IV Bandicoot
3.9.8 Aquatic Ecosystems
Protecting the environment and making efficient use of natural resources are two of
the most pressing demands in the present stage of social development. The task of
preserving the purity of the atmosphere and water basins is of both national and
global significance since there are no boundaries to the propagation of
anthropogenic contaminants in the water. An essential pre requisite for the
successful solution to these problems is to evaluate ecological impacts from the
baseline information and undertake effective management plan. So the objective of
aquatic ecological study may be outlined as follows
• To characterize water bodies like fresh waters;

• To understand their present biological status;
• To characterize water bodies with the help of biota;
• To understand the impact of proposed industrial and urbanization activities; and
• To suggest recommendations to counter adverse impacts, if any on the
ecosystem.
To meet these objectives following methods were followed
• Generating data by actual field sampling and analysis in these areas through
field visits during study period;
• Discussion with local people to get the information for aquatic plants and
aquatic animals; and
• Visit to local fishermen societies to study fish catch.
To fulfill these objectives and to understand the present status of aquatic

ecosystem, samples were collected from different fresh water system (Nallahs)
under investigation. Ganesh nala, Dora dobra nala, Kumtari nala, Geedam nala,
Haram nadi and Gumar gunda are the major nallahs in the study.
In order to get a clear picture and to assess the various parameters of water, two
sampling locations were identified for sampling. Samples were collected during the
post monsoon season sampling locations are presented in Table-3.9.10 and
depicted in Figure-3.9.2.
TABLE-3.9.10
DETAILS OF AQUATIC SAMPLING LOCATIONS
Sr. No. Code Locations Remarks

1 AE-1 Nalah near village Panposh village Fresh water
2 AE-2 Nalah near village Kriyakudar village Fresh water
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3.9.8.1 Methodology Adopted for Aquatic Studies
Aquatic ecosystem close to the project area under investigation was considered for
a detailed study. Water samples were considered for their physico-chemical
characteristics. Plankton, aquatic plants, fish fauna of water bodies, and their
associated fauna were collected, identified and estimated.
3.9.8.2 Aquatic Fauna
The field studies indicate that the aquatic fauna consisting of crustaceans, aquatic
insects, fishes amphibia, reptiles, birds are listed in Table-3.9.11. The fresh
water turtle, water snakes and others were found to be present in the nallahs due
of its vastness in area and presence of a variety of forage fauna.
TABLE-3.9.11
AQUATIC FAUNA FROM STUDY AREA
Sr. Name of the Species Lentic Water Lotic Water Bodies

No. Bodies
Insect
1 Dytiscus sp - Observed
2 Nepa sp - Observed
3 Ranatra sp - Observed
Amphibians and Aves
4 Rana cynophyctis Observed Observed
5 Phalacrocorax carbo Observed Observed
6 Bubulcus ibis Observed Observed
7 Egretta garzetta Observed Observed
8 Ardea cinerea Observed Observed
9 Alcedo athinis Observed Observed
10 Dendrocygna javanica Observed Observed
3.9.8.3 Conclusions on Aquatic Ecology
Surface water samples were collected for biological analysis from nalahs near
Panposh and Kriyakudar villages during study period. Biological samples were
analysed and estimated diversity index. Plankton diversity Index for phytoplankton
and zooplankton varies from 2.56 to 2.71 and 2.21 to 2.45. Physico-chemical,
biological parameters and diversity index reveals that the studied water bodies are
slightly mesotrophic in nature.

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Mine Lease Area Forest Boundary Aquatic Locations
Nadi Nala
FIGURE-3.9.2
AQUATIC ECOLOGY SAMPLING LOCATIONS

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3.10 Demography and Socio-Economics
The process of industrial transitions where new industrial units are setup in
primarily agrarian economy is bound to create its impact on the socio-economic
aspects of the local people. Therefore, studies on the socio-economic impact of
industrialization on the local population no doubt deserves attention.
In order to study the above aspects the required data has been collected from
various secondary sources.
3.10.1 Methodology Adopted For The Study
The methodology adopted for the study is based on review of secondary data
(2001 Census and District Statistical Hand Books) with respect to population,
occupational structure and infrastructural facilities available in the region and
projecting the data for the Sundargarh and Keonjhar districts based on the
decadal growth rate of 1991-2001 for the respective districts.
3.10.2 Review of Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile-2001
The information on socio-economic aspects of the study area has been compiled
from secondary sources, which include various public offices as indicated in the
above section. The Sociological aspects of this study include human settlements,
demographic and other socio-economic aspects and other infrastructural facilities
available in the study area. The economic aspects include agriculture, industry
and occupational structure of workers. The demographic and socio-economic
details are briefly described in the following sections. The settlement-wise
demographic data as per 2001 census is presented in Annexure-XII. The salient
features of the demographic and socio-economic aspects of the study area are
described in the following sections.
3.10.3 Settlement Pattern
The general study area (10 km radius) is represented by Sundargarh and

Keonjhar districts.
3.10.4 Demography
Socio-Economic details for 10 km radius are given in Table-3.10.1.
3.10.4.1 Distribution of Population
The study area (10 km) consists of 73564 souls inhabited.
3.10.4.2 Average Household Size
The study area has an average family size of 4.4 persons per household. This is a
normal family size in India, however less in comparison with the other areas of
Orissa.

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3.10.4.3 Population Density
The density of population reveals that the study area has an overall density of
149.15 persons per km2.
TABLE-3.10.1
DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION IN THE STUDY AREA
Sr No. Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km

1 No. of Households 3620 5425 7687 16732
2 Male Population 7766 11899 17612 37277
3 Female Population 7680 11310 17297 36287
4 Total Population 15446 23209 34909 73564
5 Average Household Size 4.3 4.3 4.5 4.4
% of males to the total 50.3 51.3 50.5 50.7
6 population
% of females to the total 49.7 48.7 49.5 49.3
7 population
Sex Ratio (no of females 989 951 982 973
8 per 1000 males)
Source: District Primary Census Statistics 2001
3.10.4.4 Sex Ratio
The configuration of male and female indicates that the males constitute about
50.7 % and females 49.3 % of the total population.
The sex ratio i.e. the number of females per 1000 males indirectly reveals certain
sociological aspects in relation with female births, infant mortality among female
children and single person family structure, a resultant of migration of industrial
workers. The study area on an average has 973 females per 1000 males. This
ratio is in similarity with other parts of Orissa.
3.10.5 Social Structure
As per study 7.7 % of the population in the study area belongs to Scheduled
Castes (SC) and 65.2 % to Scheduled Tribes (ST) thus indicating that socially
weaker sections constitute the major part of the population. The distribution of
population in the study area by social structure is given in Table-3.10.2.
TABLE-3.10.2
DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION BY SOCIAL STRUCTURE
Particulars 0-3 km 3-7 km 7-10 km 0-10 km

Schedule caste 976 2257 2458 5691
% To the total population 6.3 9.7 7.0 7.7
Schedule Tribes 10798 14365 22787 47950
% To the total population 69.9 61.9 65.3 65.2
Total SC and ST population 11774 16622 25245 53641
% To total population 76.2 71.6 72.3 72.9
Total population 15446 23209 34909 73564

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3.10.6 Literacy Levels
The analysis of the literacy levels in the study area reveals a lower literacy rate in
the study area. The study area experiences a low literacy rate of 30.6 %. The
male literacy rate i.e. the percentage of literate males to the total males of the
study area works out to be 21.0 %. The female literacy rate, an important
indicator for social change is observed to be only 9.6 %.
TABLE-3.10.3
DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATE AND LITERACY RATES

Male Population 7766 11899 17612 37277
Female Population 7680 11310 17297 36287
Total Population 15446 23209 34909 73564
Male literates 2516 5180 7725 15421
Female literates 940 2384 3763 7087
Total literates 3456 7564 11488 22508
Male literacy rate (%) 32.4 43.5 43.9 41.4
Female literacy rate (%) 12.2 21.1 21.8 19.5
Average Male Literacy to the total 16.3 22.3 22.1 21.0
population (%)
Average female Literacy to the total 6.1 10.3 10.8 9.6
population (%)
Total Literacy rate (%) 22.4 32.6 32.9 30.6
3.10.7 Occupational Structure
The occupational structure of residents in the study area is studied with reference
to main workers, marginal workers and non-workers. The main workers include
10 categories of workers defined by the Census Department consisting of
cultivators, agricultural laborers, those engaged in live-stock, forestry, fishing,
mining and quarrying; manufacturing, processing and repairs in household
industry and other services.
The marginal workers are those workers engaged in some work for a period of
less than six months during the reference year prior to the census survey. The
non-workers include those engaged in unpaid household duties, students, retired
persons, dependents, beggars, vagrants etc.; institutional inmates or all other
non-workers who do not fall under the above categories.
As per the records, altogether the main workers come to be 31.4 % of the total
population. The marginal workers constitute 10.1 % of the total population. The
non-workers constitute 58.5 % of the total population.
Based on the occupational structure of the study area the dependency rate of
non-workers on the workers category has been estimated at 58.5 %, which is
considered to be high while indicating that most of the people are dependent on
workers, who are engaged in some sort of income generating activity.

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TABLE-3.10.4
OCCUPATIONAL STRUCTURE

Total Population 15446 23209 34909 73564
Total main workers 4447 7801 10815 23063
% of main workers to total population 28.8 33.6 31.0 31.4
Marginal workers 1038 1671 4749 7458
% of marginal workers to total population 6.7 7.2 13.6 10.1
Non-workers 9961 13737 19345 43043
% of non-workers to total population 64.5 59.2 55.4 58.5
Source: District Primary Census Statistics of 2001
3.10.8 Infrastructure Facilities
The infrastructure and amenities available in the area denotes the economic well
being of the region. The study area as a whole possesses very poor to poor level
of infrastructural facilities.
A review of infrastructural facilities available in the area has been done based on
the information given in the handbook of statistics of Sudargarh, Dhenkanal and
Keonjhar districts of Orissa. The data on various aspects are given block-wise in
these documents. In this review entire taluk information has been considered for
comparison though some parts of taluks are not completely covered in the study
area. Infrastructural facilities available in the area are described in the
subsequent sections.
3.10.8.1 Education Facilities
The educational facilities are evenly distributed in the area. In all, there are 349
primary schools, 94 middle schools, 29 High schools and 86 Adult education
centres. The available educational facilities in the area as per 1991 District
Census is given in Table-3.10.5.
TABLE-3.10.5
EDUCATION FACILITIES
Sr. No. Institution Total

1 Primary schools 349
2 Middle schools 94
3 High schools 29
4 Degree College 0
5 Industrial Technical Institute 0
6 Adult Education Centres 86
3.10.8.2 Health Facilities
Health facilities include different types of hospitals and dispensaries, which are
available in the area. The level of health facilities are found to be poor. There are
no hospitals in the study area. Altogether there are 9 primary health centers, 15
dispensaries, 10 family planning centres and 28 community health centers. The
available health facilities are given in Table-3.10.6.

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TABLE-3.10.6
HEALTH FACILITIES
Sr. No. Type of Institution Number of Institutions in Study Area

1 Primary Health Center 9
2 Maternity Home 0
3 Dispensaries 15
4 Child Welfare Centres 0
5 Family Planning Centres 10
6 Community Health Workers 28
3.10.8.3 Transport Facilities
The study area has very poor road network, which include, State highways,
district major roads and other roads. The Orissa state road transport corporation
and private vans, jeeps services etc. fanned out their services to city, suburban
and major villages of the districts in the study area.
3.10.8.4 Post and Telegraph
The study area has a moderate level of post and telegraphic services. Altogether
there are 68 post offices and 2 telegraphic offices.
3.10.8.5 Electrification
Most of the villages in the study area are electrified and the electricity is supplied
for domestic, non-domestic, industrial, agricultural and public lighting purposes.
3.10.8.6 Drinking Water Facility
Water supply in the study area is mainly from hand pumps followed by protected
water supply system. In 2001 about 12 villages had protected water supply
system. About 283 villages were served by wells and about 135 villages had tanks
as the source of drinking water supply. About 251 villages were facilitated with
hand pumps and bore wells for water supply.
3.10.9 Industrial Development
The major economic sources in the study area is agriculture. There are no major
industries in the 10 km radius study area. However, a small Iron ore mines, which
are being operating manually and catering to the needs of the Sponge Iron Plants
situated at Joda and Barbil regions.
3.10.10 Places of Historical and Tourist Importance
No important historical places or monuments or places of tourist interest are

located in the study area.

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3.11 Land Acquisition for the Project
The Mine Lease area of the project admeasures about 874.290 ha (2160.415
acres) mainly lying in villages of Kadalia, Rusibenua, Basada, Mithirda,
Kriyakudar, Mondajoda of Sundargarh district and Handibhanga, Pirhapokhari
village of Keonjhar district. The village-wise ML area and the number of plots
falling in each village are presented in Table-3.11.1.
TABLE-3.11.1
VILLAGE-WISE MINE LEASE AREA AND NUMBER OF AFFECTED PLOTS
Sr. No. Name of ML Area LandPlots Plots having Human Settlements

Village (Ha) (No.) Legal Illegal Total
Landownership Occupation
Keonjhar District
1 Pirhapokhari 0.394 1 0 0 0
2 Habndibhanga 2.469 2 0 0 0
District Total 2.863 3 0 0 0
Sundargarh District
1 Basada 134.902 2 1 1 2
2 Mondajoda 0.028 1 0 0 0
3 Mithirda 32.023 3 0 0 0
4 Dalita 0.210 1 0 0 0
5 Rusibenua 405.759 43 0 0 0
6 Kriyakudar 17.082 52 6 8 14
7 Kadalia 281.423 86 10 8 18
District Total 871.427 188 17 17 34
Grand Total 874.290 191 17 17 34
The above table reveals that about 99.67% ML area falls in Sundargarh district while the
remaining 0.33% in Keonjhar district. Regarding the number of affected land plots, about
98.429% fall in Sundargarh district while the remaining 1.571% in Keonjhar district.
Altogether 34 land plots are having human settlements consisting of houses, cattle sheds
and other structures. The landownership of these plots shows that 17 numbers (50%) are
legal owners and 17 (50%) are the illegal occupants in the ML area.
3.12 Rehabilitation and Resettlement of Project Affected Families
3.12.1 Rehabilitation and Resettlement Aspects
Private land acquisition for the project would be required from only 3 villages
namely Basada, Kriyakudar and Kadalia involving about 34 Project Affected
Families (PAFs) having 249 persons (Project Affected Persons) who would lose
their lands and or houses and homesteads lands.
The Land Acquisition for the project would be done through the Land Acquisition
Act 1894, amended from time to time as well as through mutual direct
negotiations with the PAPs of the project area.
The families losing houses and homesteads are referred as Displaced Families and
the families losing only land are referred as Project Affected Families (PAF). Both
these groups form the Target Group for R&R benefits under the project.

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Of the 34 PAFs, about 9 families would lose only land, hence are eligible only for
compensation against their land loss. These 9 PAFs would be paid only monetary
compensation for the loss of their lands.
About 17 families would lose their houses as well as homesteads; and or lands
hence would be displaced from their present locations. These families become
eligible for resettlement and rehabilitation benefits. About 17 families among
them have their land ownership records in their names, hence termed as the
Displaced Families (DF). These DFs would become eligible for all the resettlement
and rehabilitation benefits either in the resettlement colony of NINL or elsewhere,
with the monetary grant by NINL.
About 17 families are encroachers, who encroached upon the lands belonging
Government of Orissa or other private landowners. The encroachers are eligible
only for compensation against loss of their land and houses they possess, if their
occupation of such lands is not objectionable, as per the provisions of OPLE Act,
1972.
The village-wise numbers of Affected Persons and Encroachers who would be

displaced due to the proposed project and eligible for resettlement and
rehabilitation benefits are presented in Table 3-12.1
TABLE 3.12.1
AFFECTED FAMILIES AND ENCROACHERS REQUIRING RESETTLEMENT
AND REHABILITATION
Sr. No. Village Landowners (DFs) Encroachers Total

1 Basada 1 1 2
2 Kadalia 10 8 18
3 Kriyakudar 6 8 14
Project Area 17 17 34
3.12.2 Resettlement Benefits to Project Affected Families
All the 34 affected families would be displaced from their present houses located
within the mine lease area. These PAFs would be shifted from their present
locations of residence to outside the mining lease area, either in the resettlement
colony of NINL adjacent to the proposed NINL township at Purunadihi about 16-
km, SE away from mine lease area or at alternate locations as per the preference
of the displaced families.
NINL would follow “The Orissa Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2006” of
Government of Orissa, which addresses to Loss of land and Loss of structures by
the Project Affected People (PAPs).
NINL is committed to minimize displacement as a result of its proposed projects.

The objective of the R&R Policy and the associated entitlement framework is to
improve the living standards of the PAPs.
The policy identifies the project affected persons into the following three
categories

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1. Project Affected Persons (PAP), who are affected due to the land acquisition
for the project;
2. Displaced Persons (DP), who would be displaced from their present locations
of residences; and
3. Encroachers of Government lands, who have been identified as per the Orissa
Prevention of Land and Encroachment Act, 1972.
Each displaced family is considered as a project affected family, but each project
affected family is not a displaced family.
3.12.2.1Resettlement Colony for the Displaced Families
NINL proposes to develop resettlement colony adjacent to the proposed township

at Purunadihi about 16-km, SE away from mine lease area.
Before undertaking the process of land acquisition and taking actual possession of
land from the PAPs, the NINL authorities would implement the R&R policy and
implement the RRAP of the project affected families and provide the required
infrastructure in the resettlement colony.
a) Each displaced family will be given 1/10th of an acre of land for homestead
purpose
b) The project authority will provide a house with plinth area of 250 sq. ft to
each displaced family
c) In case a displaced family opts for self-relocation else where other than in the
resettlement colony, he/she will be given cash assistance of Rs.50,000/- in
lieu of assistance as per the above.
3.12.2.2Provision of Civic Amenities in the Resettlement Colony
The civic and infrastructure facilities will be provided in resettlement colony

adjacent to proposed township as per the following norms
a) A primary school as per requirement;

b) A Panchayat Ghar in the colony irrespective of the number of families;
c) A health care unit as per requirement;
d) Connectivity of the colony with pucca roads;
e) A drinking water well with trough for a group of 10 displaced families;
f) Provision of Electricity;
g) The important social infrastructure places such as the religious places,
presently existing in the displaced settlement, requiring their re-installation in
the colony; and
h) A common water trough for cattle.
The land and property acquisition from the PAPs may lead to economic problems,
as land is the principal source of their income. In order to facilitate the PAPs to
restore at least their pre-land acquisition economic status, some income
restoration schemes are desirable. In order to incorporate the provisions of the
income restoration schemes and the planned implementation of these schemes an

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effective and feasible Economic Rehabilitation Action Plan (ERAP) and programs
would be required. This would help the Project Affected Families to minimize the
eventual economic problems, become self-sustaining and ensure that they regain
at least their pre-project standard of living in the shortest practicable time.
3.12.3 Facilities for Homestead-less and Landless Encroachers
Encroachers who are landless (as defined in the OPLE Act, 1972) will get exgratia
equal to compensation admissible under L.A. Act, 1894 for a similar category of
rayati land, to the extent of land under their physical possession upto a maximum
of one standard acre, if the encroachment is unobjectionable.
The encroachers who are homestead less (as defined in OPLE Act, 1972) will get
exgratia, equal to compensation for similar category of rayati land, against the
encroached homestead land upto a maximum of 1/10th of an acre if the
encroachment is unobjectionable and in addition the actual cost of structure
thereon. If the encroachment is objectionable, they will be entitled to the cost of
the structure only.
3.12.4 Right To Carry The Salvaged Housing Material By Project Affected Families
Each Displaced family would be allowed to carry the salvaged housing materials
after demolition of their houses before shifting to the Resettlement colony or new
locations and would be provided with transportation facility for shifting their
goods to the new location.
3.12.5 Incentive for Early Vacation by Project Affected Families
Every displaced family would be provided with cash incentives for early vacation
from their existing premises. In order to ensure timely vacation an allowance of
Rs.2000.00 per month per displaced family shall be provided for a period of one
year on vacation by the date fixed by the Collector.
The encroachers would also be provided incentives for early vacation of the
acquired premises by NINL besides the shifting charges of their belongings to
alternate site.
3.12.6 Rehabilitation Benefits to Project Affected Families
The rehabilitation benefits envisaged under this RRAP takes the form of providing
the eligible PAPs, regular employment in the project and temporary jobs through
contractors and making access to their training and income generating schemes
(Self employment schemes).
3.12.6.1 Rehabilitation Benefits for the Displaced Families
For the economic rehabilitation of the Displaced Families, a nominated member of

each such family would be provided with employment in the proposed project or
its sister concerns on the basis of priorities, which have been governed by the
R&R policy of NINL, based on the extent of land loss for the project and the extent
of land that would be still left out with the DF after land acquisition.

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In case it is not possible to provide employment to the nominated member of the

DF, the DF would be allotted a shop in the shopping complex of the township that
would be developed by NINL.
Even in case it is not possible to provide employment or allot a shop, the DFs
would be provided with one time cash grant for their economic rehabilitation on
their own. In such cases, each DF who lost his/her entire land including
homesteads and became landless after the acquisition, as well as those who is left
with less than the economic landholding size of 1 acre irrigated land or 2 acres of
un-irrigated land while losing more than two thirds of his/her land for the project,
would be would be provided with a one time cash grant of Rs. 100,000. Those DFs
who would lose more than one third of their land for the project and left with less
than economic land holding, a cash grant of Rs. 50,000 would be provided as per
the norms fixed by the NINL policy.
Rehabilitation grant in cash will be indexed to the official Wholesale Price Index
(WPI) and will accordingly be revised once in two years.
3.12.6.2 Provision of Employment to Displaced Families
The Company will give preference to the nominated members of the displaced
families in providing employment either in the proposed project or in its ancillary
units in the following order of preference
i) Displaced families losing all land including homestead land;

ii) Displaced families losing more than 2/3rd of agriculture land and homestead
land;
iii) Families losing all agriculture land but not homestead land;
iv) Displaced families losing more than 1/3rd of agriculture land and homestead
land;
v) Displaced families losing only hoestead land but not agriculture land;
vi) Families losing agriculture land in part but not hoestead land.
For nominated members of the displaced families not provided with employment
in the manner indicated above, the Company will assist in their self-employment
through allotment of shops, service premises and other activities in the
company’s township or otherwise.
The Company shall provide appropriate training facilities to the nominated

persons of the displaced families to acquire skills as required for such
employment.
With a view of encouraging the displaced families for self-employment in useful

avocations, the Company will provide necessary guidance and support and assist
in arranging finance.
The families who are provided with employment or self-employment as indicated

or who do not want to avail such employment/self-employment would be entitled
to a one-time cash grant

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3.12.6.3 Skill Acquisition Training to the Displaced Families
For those DFs who intend to undertake/diversify their economic activities, suitable
income generation schemes would be required. These IGS would be identified on
individual basis as per the eligibility and preferences of the DF. Based on the
prevailing skills and resources for enhancing their economic levels the required
skill development training for the DFs would be assessed by the project
authorities before undertaking the land acquisition process. Besides training in
scheme-specific skills, general entrepreneurship development will also be formed
as part of the training programmes, mainly to improve the management
capabilities of the DFs.
3.12.7 Compensation to Encroachers

The encroachers are not eligible for rehabilitation benefits under the R&R Policy of
NINL. They would be paid only monetary compensation for the land they
encroached, if their occupation of such land is un-objectionable. If their
occupation of such lands was objectionable, the encroachers would be paid only
cost of the structure that would be displaced.
3.13 Traffic Survey
The traffic study has been conducted to know the existing traffic and assess the
impact of increase in traffic due to the proposed plant. This study would help to
assess the adequacy of the existing roads for the increased traffic and pollution
load. The traffic study was conducted at four locations for 24 hrs during study
period to cover all possible traffic variations and to assess the peak traffic flow. The
traffic study includes the counting, categorization the vehicles etc.
3.13.1 Location Details
The traffic survey was conducted at four locations. The details of the locations are
TABLE-3.13.1
DETAILS OF TRAFFIC MONITORING LOCATIONS
Location Code Location PCU

T1 Tensa & Patmunda to Koira 10723
T2 Koira & Lahunipara to Tensa & Patmunda 7970
T3 Barbil to Rourkela 11915
T4 Rourkela to Barbil 15200
With present level of traffic and the increase in existing traffic due to the project
during operational phase has been estimated by comparison with the
recommendations stipulated by Indian Road Congress (IRC). The IRC
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TABLE-3.13.2
RECOMMENDATIONS ON TRAFFIC CAPACITY - IRC
Sr. No. Category of Road Maximum PCU/day

1 Two lane roads (7-m) with earthen shoulders 15,000
2 4-lane highway with earthen shoulders 35,000
As per the above standards the roads are two lane roads having maximum
capacity of 15000 PCU/day. The estimated peak traffic in terms of PCUs are
compared with the stipulated standards by IRC for traffic capacity of the existing
road network.
3.13.2 Methodology
• Vehicle Count
The vehicles plying in both the directions were counted continuously for 24 hours at
all the four locations. The vehicles were counted every hour and recorded under
respective category. The vehicles were categorized under various heads like 2/3
wheelers, Tractors, Four Wheelers, Trucks and Heavy vehicles. The categorization of
the vehicles is necessary because the speed and the emission factors vary with type
of the vehicle.
3.13.3 Existing Traffic
The daily traffic counts for all the four locations are presented Annexure-XIII.
3.13.4 Observations Based on Existing Traffic
The existing heavy traffic is observed maximum at Barbil to Rourkela (T3) and
minimum observed at Koira & Lahunipara to Tensa and Patmunda (T2).

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4.0 IMPACT ASSESSMENT
4.1 Introduction
“Environmental Impact” can be defined as any alteration of environmental

conditions or creation of a new set of environmental conditions, adverse or
beneficial, caused or induced by the action or set of proposed actions under
consideration.
This chapter incorporates both qualitative and quantitative description of various

environmental impacts from the proposed open cast iron ore mining.
The open cast mining operations in general cause environmental degradation and
if adequate control measures are not taken to prevent/mitigate the adverse
environmental impacts, these operations may cause irreversible damage to the
eco-system. The environmental parameters most commonly affected by mining
activities are:
• Topography;
• Landuse;
• Climate;
• Drainage;
• Air quality;
• Water resources and quality;
• Noise levels and ground vibrations;
• Soil quality;
• Flora and fauna;
• Landuse pattern; and
• Socio-economic conditions.
The proposed iron ore mining project is likely to create impact on the
environment in two distinct phases:
• During the construction phase which may be regarded as temporary or short

term; and
• During the operation phase which would have long term effects.
The construction and operation of the proposed project comprises various

activities each of which may have an impact on some or other environmental
parameters. Various impacts during the construction and operation phase on the
environment parameters have been studied to estimate the impact on the
environment and are discussed briefly below and elaborated in the subsequent
sections.
It must be noted here that the assessment of impacts is based on the project
details available at this stage and without mitigatory measures, which are dealt
with subsequently in Chapter-5.

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4.2 Impacts During Construction Phase
This includes the following activities related to leveling of site, construction of

access road, crushing plant and other related structures and other related
equipment.
4.2.1 Impact on Land use
At construction stage no major changes are anticipated. Some structures like

crushing plant, screening plant, administration office and service centre will be
constructed under the proposed project. Construction of these facilities will not
have much impact on landuse.
4.2.2 Impact on Soil
The soil in the project site is predominantly sandy and silt. The construction
activities will result in loss of topsoil to some extent in the crushing plant,
administrative buildings and other facilities in mine lease area. In addition to that
preparation of iron ore excavation area also leads to loss of topsoil in this region.
The topsoil requires proper handling like separate stacking so that, it can be used
for green belt development. Apart from very localized construction impacts at the
crushing plant site, no significant adverse impact on soil in the surrounding area is
anticipated.
4.2.3 Impact on Air Quality
During construction phase, suspended particulate matter will be the main

pollutant, which would be generated from the site development activities and
vehicular movement on the road. Further, concentration of NOx and CO may also
slightly increase due to increased vehicular traffic movement. However, the
increase in ambient concentrations of air quality will be negligible and reversible.
As most of the construction equipment will be mobile, the emissions are likely to
be fugitive. The dust generated will also be fugitive in nature, which can be
controlled by suitable mitigation measures like sprinkling of water.
The impacts will be localized in nature and the areas out side the project
boundary are not likely to have any adverse impact with respect to ambient air
quality.
4.2.4 Impact on Water Resources and Quality
The peak requirement of water during construction will be about 550 m3/day and
will be met from Sunanadi.
Further, the wastewater generation during the construction period will be

basically from the sanitary units provided for the workers, which will be of very
less in quantity. Hence, there will not be any impact on the water regime due to
the wastewater generated from toilets and other bathing facilities.

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4.2.5 Impact on Noise Levels
The major sources of noise during the construction phase are vehicular traffic,
construction equipment like dozers, scrapers, concrete mixers, cranes, pumps,
compressors, pneumatic tools, saws, vibrators etc. The operation of this
equipment will generate noise ranging between 85-90 dB (A) near source. These
noises will be generated mostly within the mine boundary and will be transient in
nature. Due to proposed green belt all around the periphery of the mine
boundary, these noises will be attenuated to a large extent and are not likely to
have any significant impact on the nearby villages.
4.2.6 Impact on Ecology
The layout of the proposed facilities has been designed away from major tree
bearing areas so that most of the new facilities are located within the mine lease
boundary for operational convenience and to minimize disturbance to the
community. The construction of crushing plant, office complex, central work shop
involves cutting of tree species and removal herbaceous plants. Maximum care
will be taken to minimize the tree cutting and removal of herbaceous flora is a
temporary and reversible hence there is no major impact on ecology during
construction phase.
4.2.7 Demography and Socio-Economics
The impact of the proposed project would begin to be felt with the start-up of the
construction activities.
The non-workers constitute about 59.38% of the total population in 10-km radius
study area. Some of them will be available for employment in the proposed
project during construction activities. As the labourers are generally un-skilled,
the locals would get opportunities for employment during construction activities.
The peak labour force required during the construction period is estimated to be
about 150 per day. It is estimated that at least 2/3 of the labour force will be
sourced from the local area.
There will be some migration of labour force from outside the study area during
construction phase, which may put some pressure on the local settlements and
resources. However, this impact is envisaged to be marginal and a temporary
phenomenon.
In addition to the opportunity of getting employment as construction labourers,

the local population would also have employment opportunities in related service
activities like petty commercial establishments, small contracts/sub-contracts and
supply of construction materials for buildings and ancillary infrastructures etc.
Consequently, this will contribute to economic upliftment of the area.

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4.3 Impacts During Operational Phase
4.3.1 Impact On Topography
The proposed mine lies on a hilly terrain and is a part of eastern limb of the
famous horse-shoe shaped iron ore belt of Bonai region and the whole mine lease
area falls in different land categories namely forest, non-forest, agricultural, and
grazing land. The deposit altitude varies between RL 619.5 m (lowest) to RL
941.5 m (highest).
There will be minimal significant adverse changes in the topography as the
excavation will be confined to the top of the hill. There will be a marginal
decrease in the height (18-m to 24-m) of the hill. At the foot of the hill, there will
not be any topographical changes.
4.3.2 Impact on Landuse
The landuse pattern will change due to quarrying / pitting dumping and other
mining related activities. During five years, 102.341 ha will be utilized for mining
and allied activities. The landuse break-up during operational phase will be as
given in Table-4.1
TABLE-4.1
LANDUSE DURING OPERATIONAL STAGE
Sr. Description Total area Planned 5years Beyond 5 years

1 Mining 634.141 39.303 10.985 5.62 623.156 33.683
2 O.B. / Waste dumping 62.819 6.588 8.82 0.92 53.999 5.668
3 Top soil storage 5.00 --- 5.00 --- --- ---
ore) / ROM (Run-off
mine) stockpile
6 Roads 14.12 1.88 6.12 1.88 8.00 ---
7 Site services --- 15.01 --- 8.00 --- 7.01
(weight bridge, fueling
centre, crèche,
recreation centre,
workshop, canteen,
substation, water
supply etc.)
plant
zone
11 Green belt --- 2.456 2.456 ---
Total 789.552 65.237 83.465 18.876 706.087 46.361
12 Safety zone 16.601 2.900 --- --- --- ---
Grand Total 806.153 68.137 83.465 18.876 706.087 46.361

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4.3.3 Impact on Climate
4.3.3.1 Temperature
The average monthly minimum and maximum temperatures are monitored at the
proposed site and also analyzed based on the data from nearest IMD station at
Keonjhar. The trend of temperatures show a regular cyclic pattern. The
temperature pattern indicates a regional behavior and is thus not likely to be
affected by proposed iron mining. Any local temperature hikes due to operation of
mining machinery and blasting will be moderated by the proposed green belt
programme.
4.3.3.2 Rainfall
The total annual rainfall in the region is observed to be around 1269 mm as per
IMD data for the period between 1991 to 2000. There will not be any large scale
cutting of the trees and the climatic conditions will improve with the proposed
plantation. Any changes in the pattern of rainfall will be on regional scale because
of cumulative reasons. The proposed mining operations, thus are not expected to
have any adverse effect on the rainfall pattern of the area.
4.3.3.3 Wind Speed
The wind speeds in any area are dependent on the generation of elevation and
depressions in the region. The Controlling factors for wind speed lie much beyond
the small area considered for the proposed mining. Thus, the proposed mining
activities are not likely to contribute to any variation in wind speed in the area.
4.3.3.4 Humidity
The relative humidity in the area is not likely to change because of the proposed
mining as it will not cause any changes in the prevailing temperatures and rain
fall of the region.
4.3.3.5 Drainage
As the proposed mining is going to be on top of the hill and above the level of
springs and seepage, the impact on drainage is not going to be significant.
However, during rainy season, the collected water in the mine is proposed to be
diverted through a network of garland drains located sufficiently ahead of the
overburden face. After, having implemented all these preventive measures, there
will be insignificant impact on the drainage pattern of the area because of the
proposed open cast mining. The adverse impact on the drainage pattern of the
area is anticipated if proper control measures are not adopted.
4.4 Impact on Air Quality
The air pollution impact of iron ore mines depends on the intensity of ore
extraction operations, mode of transport and mode of screening of ore. The
intensity of operation is directly related to the rate of production of ore from
mining. Production details reported in Chapter-2. Similarly, drills, shovels,

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dumpers of different capacities are engaged mainly for extracting and

transporting the ore from the mining areas. The details of the equipment are
given in Chapter-2 and the sources are discussed below.
Drilling
Drilling will be done by blast holes by 100mm dia DTH drills fed by compressed
air at 7.5 m3/min at 10.5 kgf/sq.cm. Drilling operations are mainly carried out
during day time.
Blasting
Blasting will be done using slurry/emulsion explosives. Air pollutants generated

during blasting will be in the form of chemical gases and particulate matter. The
gases and particulate matter generated during blasting does not significantly
contribute any air pollution as it will be instantaneous and intermittent. Blasting
will be carried out during daytime only and is avoided during high windy periods
and during night times.
Transportation of Ore
The blasted ore from mine face will be carried out of the pit by 35 Ton capacity
Tippers to crushing plant. The crushed ore is transported to loading yards by
dumpers for loading into trucks. The dumpers are well maintained so that exhaust
smoke does not significantly contribute abnormal values of noxious gases and
unburnt hydrocarbons. The other sources of air pollution is due to the dust
generated during the movement of dumpers on the haul road. Water tankers will
be used for regular water sprinkling on the haul roads to ensure effective dust
suppression. Additives are mixed with water to increase the retaining capacity
and for better suppression of the dust on the surface.
Crushing Plant and Screening Plant
The Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) happens to be the main source of air
pollution in crushing plant. At the dumper platform, mist water spray will be
sprayed during unloading of ROM ore by dumpers into primary crusher/apron
feeder.
Ore Loading
The ore after crushing and sizing at crushing plant/screening plant is brought to
loading yard which ultimately transported to the plant through railway wagons.
The lump ore is stacked in the lump ore stockpile by a movable stacker placed in
loading yard. The lump ore is mechanically reclaimed by a bucket wheel reclaimer
and is loaded into railway wagons by mechanized wagon loading system. Water
sprinkling is done regularly to contain the SPM in the loading yards.
Of the above sources, drilling, blasting, excavation and transportation through

dumper and crushing plant are the major sources, which are of significance.
Screening process does not contribute much SPM to the ambient air due to the
water sprinkling arrangements at the appropriate places to contain the emissions.
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The proposed iron ore mining activities are likely to contribute additional
Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Dust from area sources and Oxides of
Nitrogen (NOx) and hydrocarbons from automobile exhaust. The existing baseline
concentrations of pollutants are within the limits prescribed by CPCB for
industrial/mixed areas and for rural/residential areas.
Air pollution sources at the proposed mining site can be classified into three
categories, viz., area sources, line sources and instantaneous point sources.
Extraction of iron ore by various activities in mining area is considered as an area
source. Transportation of ore from mining area to the crusher is considered as
line source. Blasting is usually done by deep holes. Blasting in the proposed
mining will be conducted through deep blast holes and blasting will be carried out
during day time.
From the mine, ore will be transported by 35 ton capacity rear dump trucks to the
crushing plant. SPM and NOx emissions are envisaged during blasting and
transportation operations. But these will be kept under control by monitoring
regularly, the emissions from exhaust and by sprinkling of water on haul roads
etc.
Even though blasting generates NOx it will be instantaneous and intermittent.

Also, NOx emission from the vehicular movement on surface would be intermittent
and getting dispersed quickly.
A large quantity of dust will be wind borne due to blasting but due to the existing
and the proposed plantation around the mine the spread of dust will be arrested.
The sources of pollutants are given in Table-4.2.
TABLE-4.2
SOURCES OF POLLUTANTS
Sr.No Source Type of Pollutant

1 Mining activity, (drilling, blasting, loading & SPM, NOx
crushing)
2 Transport of Over Burden (OB) waste for SPM
dumping/backfill and ore to sorting/sizing
3 Dumping of waste SPM
4 Sorting of ore and loading SPM
5 Transportation of sorted ore SPM, NOx
4.4.1 Air Pollution Modeling – Transportation
Transportation of ore/waste from the mine pit to the crusher unit/waste dump will
be covered under line source. The likely contribution from the iron ore mines would
be for dumpers plying on the haul roads has been computed by using CALINE-3
model. The modeling has been carried out for Oxides of Nitrogen and Carbon
monoxide. The emission factors specified by Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP)
Dehradun, has been used for the modeling. The modeling for dust has not been
carried out as there are no specified emission factors for particulate matter by IIP.
The contribution of dumper movement within the mine quarry area is given below
in Table-4.3.

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TABLE-4.3
CONTRIBUTION OF DUMPERS
Sr. No. Parameter µg/m3)

Concentration (µ
1 Oxides of Nitrogen 12.8
2 Carbon Monoxide 9.6
The maximum concentration (1-hourly) due to the dumper movement will occur
within 20-m on either side during stability Class-A conditions.
It can be observed that the contribution from the dumper movement on the haul
road will be confined to the mine area only and will not have any adverse impact on
the community.
The dumper movement will cause emission of particulate matter. However, this will
be fugitive in nature and will be restricted to the proximity of the haul road only.
4.4.2 Impacts of Mining Activities – FDM Modeling
The impact of the mining activities on air quality has been assessed by using
USEPA approved area source model of Fugitive Dust Model (FDM) 1993. The
particulate matter emissions from all the activities are considered in the area
source. The meteorological data recorded during field studies is used in the air
dispersion model.
• Presentation Modeling Results
The incremental concentrations of PM 21 µg/m3 occurring within the mine lease.

The seasonal incremental and resultant concentrations of PM is given in Table-
4.4.
TABLE-4.4
INCREMENTAL AND RESULTANT PM CONCENTRATION
Season Concentration (µg/m3)

Baseline (PM10) Incremental Resultant
Post-Monsoon 2010 29.9 21 50.9
Perusal to Table-4.4, it is observed that the resultant concentration of PM will be

within the permissible limit of 100-µg/m3 applicable for industrial area. These
incremental concentrations can be reduced further by implementing the
mitigation measures. Hence, the impact of mining activities on air quality will be
insignificant.
4.4.3 Transportation of Ore
The iron ore from the crusher will be transported to Nayaragarh by means of
trucks which will be transported to Duburi which is at distance of 17-km from
proposed ML boundary by railway wagons. Hence the impact of traffic due to
transportation will be insignificant.

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4.4.4 Overall Impact due to the Mine
As discussed above under each activity, there will be marginal increase in terms of
dust load and gaseous emissions. However, it can be observed that these
incremental contributions will be confined to the mine area only and will not have
any adverse impact on the outside community. Further, the additional mitigation
measures as described in Chapter-5 will further bring down these concentrations
making the mine activity more environment friendly.
4.5 Impact on Water Resources and Quality
The water is required in mining operations for water sprinkling on haul roads and
feeder roads, service center, dust suppression at loading yard, autoshop,
greenbelt development and domestic purposes in mine.
4.5.1 Impact on Water Resources
About 550 KLD (600 KLD peak) of water will be required for mining operations,
domestic purpose, sprinkling purposes to suppress the dust and for green belt
purposes. The water required for the above purposes will be met from Sunanadi.
Considering the availability of surface water in the area vis-à-vis the

consumption, the impact of withdrawal of surface water for various uses
mentioned above will be insignificant.
4.5.2 Impact on Surface Water Quality
Kakarpani nala in the northern part and Aarchanda & Gahirajala nalas are in the
perennial water sources for the area.
The open cast mining operations may cause surface water pollution due to:
• Wash off from dumps; and

• Soil erosion.
If proper control measures are not taken suspended matter from the mine and
the wash off from dumps is likely to flow down into the natural drainage system
through settling pits.
Adequate drainage systems will be planned in the mining, service center for
allowing the water to flow in the pre determined path. The drainage system will
be designed in such a way even to meet excess rainfall. No water will be allowed
to flow across the waste dumps. However, few check dams will be constructed to
arrest wash out from the waste dumps during rainy season. All along the mine
roads drainage will be provided and benches will be properly sloped so as to avoid
stagnation of water.
Garland/storm water drains and retaining walls at the toe of the waste dumps are
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With the above measures no adverse impact is envisaged on the surface water
quality in proposed iron ore mines.
4.5.3 Impact on Ground Water Quality
Ground water pollution may take place only if the waste rock dumps and mineral
stockpiles contain chemical substances. These chemicals get leached by the
precipitation water and percolate to the ground water table thus polluting it. Any
nearby wells or other sources of water can be rendered unfit for drinking and
even for industrial use. This is not the case with this deposit as the iron ore or
waste dump does not contain any harmful ingredients, which could leach down to
the water table. It is proposed to tap ground water for drinking purposes only
through 4 bore wells. Further, about 96 m3/day wastewater will be generated
from township which will be treated in STP and reused for greenbelt development.
The mining is planned to be worked upto 30 m from general surface level, likely
depth of water table is expected to be more than 40 m from surface level. Thus,
there is no possibility of contamination of ground water at water table. Water
balance diagram is shown in Table-4.5, Figure-4.1.
TABLE-4.5
WATER BALANCE
Sr. No. Description Water requirement (KL/day)

1 Sprinkling on haul road 200
2 Dust suppression 100
3 Drinking water 30
4 Town ship 120
5 Green belt 50
6 Vehicular washing 50
Total 550
4.6 Impact on Noise Levels and Ground Vibrations
4.6.1 Noise Impact Analysis on Working Environment
In the proposed mine site due to the deployment of machinery, drilling and
blasting, excavation and transportation of ore and men, it is imperative that noise
levels would increase. However, as the mines is located at least 2-km away from
the nearest settlement, the expected noise levels will have insignificant impact on
the exiting ambient noise levels in the residential areas and will have no
significant effect from the occupational health point of view.
4.6.1.1Noise Generated due to Drilling operations
The drilling operations in the mine will be carried out by electric blast hole drills
and DTH drills with compressor. In addition to the drillers hydraulic shovels are
also expected to be in operation. Noise levels expected at 1-m distance are given
in Table-4.6.

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FIGURE-4.1
WATER BALANCE DIAGRAM
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TABLE-4.6
NOISE GENERATION DUE TO DRILLING
Sr. Name of the Equipment Noise Levels dB(A)

No.
1 Electric Blast Hole drill 86.0
2 DTH Drills 88.0
3 Shovel 89.0
The generated noise will be in the range of 86.0-89.0 dB(A) as given in Table-
4.6 and will be a worst case scenario. The noise levels in the working
environment are compared with the standards prescribed by Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) which in-turn are being enforced by
Government of India through Model rules framed under the Factories Act. The
acceptable limits are presented Chapter-1. It should be noted that each shift
being of 8 hr duration, equivalent noise level exposure during the shift is 90
dB(A). It is observed for the above table that the noise generated due to drilling
are within the safety limit of 90 dB(A) for 8 hr exposure.
4.6.1.2 Impact due to Ground Vibrations
When an explosive charge is fired in a hole, stress waves propagate radically in

all directions and cause the rock particles to oscillate. This oscillation is felt as
ground vibration. The mining operations using deep hole drilling and blasting
using delay detonators are bound to produce ground vibrations.
Blasting, in addition to easing the hard strata, generates ground vibrations and
instantaneous noise. Ground vibrations from mine blasting may be expressed by
amplitude, frequency and duration of blast. The variables, which influence ground
vibrations, are: controllable and non-controllable. The non-controllable variables
include: general surface terrain, type and depth of overburden and wind.
Similarly, the controllable variables include: type of explosives, charge per delay,
delay interval, direction of blast progression, burden, spacing and specific charge
and coupling ratio. The blasting parameters are given in Chapter-2.
Ground vibrations are not likely to affect the structures in the vicinity of mine
lease area. While the core area has no structures, the structures which are to be
built adjacent to the mine area of concrete structures like workshop, office, store
etc. These structures will not be affected by the ground vibrations as they will be
away from the nearest face of the mine and being of good construction quality.
Nearest habitation to the proposed mine lease is Kriyakudar, Basarda and Mithida
which are 0.5 km from mine lease area on southeast, north and south directions.
Blasting operations will be designed with consultation of Director General of Mines
and Safety and followed by strict implementation Circular (tech) No.8 of 1982.
4.6.1.3 Noise Generated Due to Blasting
Noise generated from blasting is neither continuous nor for a shorter duration but
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and depends on type, quantity of explosives, dimensions of drill holes, degree of

compaction of explosive in the hole and rock.
The noise levels during blasting operations are likely to be in the range of 120 to
130 dB(A) at the blast site. The noise levels tend to decrease with distance. It is
proposed to carry out the blasting operation once in a week preferably a rest day
between 12 PM to 4.30 PM. As the blasting is likely to last maximum for 5
minutes depending on the charge, the noise levels over this time would be
instantaneous and short in duration and hence impact on noise levels from
blasting are not envisaged.
4.6.1.4 Noise Generated due to Excavation and Transportation
The noise generated during excavation, loading and transportation activities due
to the proposed mining are presented in Table-4.7.
TABLE-4.7
NOISE DUE TO EXCAVATION/LOADING/TRANSPORTATION
Sr. Name of the Equipment Noise at Source

No dB(A)
1 Crusher (out side crusher cabin at drive end of LC) 100*
2 Crusher (Inside cabin, door open) 86
3 Near Drill machine-1(when hole collar drilling) 104*
4 Drill machine-1(after 3 m drilling) 103
5 Near Dumper (at full race) 92*
7 Terex Dumper (at full race) 94*
8 Near Haul road while dumpers are flying 88
9 Dozer (when dozing) 102*
10 Hydraulic shovel 85*
Total Noise Levels dB(A) 99.4
Note : (*) Sources considered for noise modeling
The total noise 99.4 dB(A) as computed in the above will occur only when all the
equipment operates together and simultaneously. This is a remote possibility in
the proposed mining activity.
4.6.1.5 Noise due to Crushing, Screening and Loading plant
The average noise levels generated due to proposed crushing activities will be
about 88.5 dB(A) which is below the 8 hr exposure limit of 90 dB(A). The
crushers in the mines will be housed in a shed. Hence, noise will be contained.
The average noise generated due to screening activities will be about 96.5 dB(A)
which is above the 8 hr exposure limit of 90 dB(A). The average noise due to the
loading activity will be about 75.8 dB(A) which is well below the 8 hr exposure
limit of 90 dB(A). Workers in the high noise generating areas will be provided
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4.6.1.6 Noise dispersion from the mine
The noise generation from the working iron ore mine will be from various sources,
which may originate from various locations. For the purpose of noise dispersion,
it is assumed that all the noise generating sources from the quarry as one source.
Hence, total noise from drilling, excavation, transportation, loading, and crushing
will be equal to 99.4 dB(A). The dispersion of this noise is computed by using the
model.
• Mathematical Model for Sound Wave Propagation During Operation
For an approximate estimation of dispersion of noise in the ambient from the

source point, a standard mathematical model for sound wave propagation is
used. The sound pressure level generated by noise sources decreases with
increasing distance from the source due to wave divergence. An additional
decrease in sound pressure level with distance from the source is expected due to
atmospheric effect or its interaction with objects in the transmission path.
For hemispherical sound wave propagation through homogenous loss free

medium, one can estimate noise levels at various locations, due to different
sources using model based on first principles, as per the following equation:
Lp2 = Lp1 - 20 Log (r2 / r1) .....(1)
Where Lp2 and Lp1 area Sound Pressure Levels (SPLs) at points located at
distances r2 and r1 from the source. The combined effect of all the sources then
can be determined at various locations by the following equation.
Lp (total) = 10 Log (10(Lp1/10) + 10 (Lp2/10)

+ 10 (Lp3/10)
……) ..…(2)
Where, Lp1, Lp2, Lp3 are noise pressure levels at a point due to different sources.
Based on the above equations a user-friendly model has been developed. The
details of the model are as follows:
∗ Maximum number of sources is limited to 200;

∗ Noise levels can be predicted at any distance specified from the source;
∗ Model is designed to take flat or undulating terrain;
∗ Coordinates of the sources in meters;
∗ Maximum and Minimum levels are calculated by the model;
∗ Output of the model in the form of isopleths; and
∗ Environmental attenuation factors and machine corrections have not been
incorporated in the model but corrections are made for the measured Leq
levels.
4.6.1.7 Input to the Model
Major noise sources as cumulative noise source has been identified and noise
levels expected are presented in Table- 4.7. From the noise sources in the
proposed mines, co-ordinates have been defined with respect to the northern part
of the mine. For convenience of the contours, 100 m grid scale is chosen.
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An attempt has been made to predict the noise levels at the boundary of the
proposed mining site. Coordinates X and Y are taken as input to the model is
correlated with grid size and scale (1:100 m). Thus, the center of the mining area
is defined as 0,0 coordinates. The input to the model has been taken as the
cumulative noise of noise generating sources. The resulting noise from the
cumulative sources is taken as 99.4 dB(A).
4.6.1.8 Noise Impact Analysis on Community
The isopleths and the noise levels obtained by modeling are presented in Figure-
4.2. From the isopleths, it is observed that higher noise levels will be confined to
work zone areas only. It can be seen that noise levels get diffused rapidly with
distance. The predicted noise levels indicate that the noise contours of 35 dB(A)
occurs within the mine lease area only at about 500-600 m from the center of the
source. Thus, there will not be an increment to the community ambient noise
levels.
In summary, it can be stated that only the noise impact due to mining on working
environment is relatively significant (equivalent levels are but likely to be within
limits), while the noise impact on community is insignificant.
4.7 Impact on Soil
The environmental impact of the proposed mining activities on topsoil are based
on the nature of activities, extent of area covered and associated aspects of
environmental concern. The dust generated during blasting operations, loading
and unloading operations and vehicular movements normally constitute heavier
particles that would readily settle on very small areas within the mining area
itself. On account of various associated activities there is increase in vehicular
traffic on these areas. These may generate additional particulate emissions.
Generation of particulate emissions is therefore, of primary concern.
Another important aspect is soil erosion on the hill slopes, if not managed
properly. Soil erosion may also be accelerated on areas where the overburden
from the ore excavation operation is dumped. The existing and the proposed
plantation of the number of exotic species will be an effective insulation of nearby
areas to arrest soil erosion on the hill slopes.
Topsoil Preservation
The thickness of the topsoil in the mining area is very insignificant as it occurs
very thinly between rocks and boulders. It is difficult to separate and preserve
this small quantity of top soil from the surrounding hard rocks and boulders
during mechanised mining operations. The excavated top soil wherever recovered
will be utilized for tree plantation in mine lease area.

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FIGURE-4.2
NOISE DISPERSION TREND AROUND THE MINE
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Waste Dumps Stabilization and Vegetation
Total amount of waste to be dumped in the first five years for three proposed
sectors have been estimated to be 1,31,175 m3. These are proposed to be
dumped on barren non-ore bearing land. During dumping care will be taken to
ensure that the waste is leveled, compacted and terraced. Since the waste
dumping site is located on a hill slope, the dumping will continue in advancing
method to form a level ground. The plantation on dump top will be done
concurrently depending upon the availability of levelled dump top. Top soil, cow
dung and other fertilizers will be spread over the dump top to increase the fertility
of the soil. Further, check dams made up of boulders are proposed to be
constructed.
4.8 Impact on Flora and Fauna
The baseline flora and fauna has been depicted in Section-3.9 of Chapter-3.
Accordingly, there is no wildlife sanctuary in 15 km radius circle. There is no
agriculture land within the mining lease area.
4.8.1 General Impacts
The major air pollutants envisaged from the projects are NOx and SPM. The
general impacts of these pollutants on vegetation have been studied by scientists.
Most of the studies are carried out on laboratory conditions and on annual plants.
There is great paucity of scientific data on tropical species and specially on forest
species. However, the general impacts are as follows.
• Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
Two oxides of Nitrogen i.e. NO2 and NO [3:1 ratio] are collectively referred to as
NOx. High temperature reactions in presence of air form NOx.
NOx absorbed by plants through stomata reacts with cell wall and forms HNO2
and HNO3, which is the cause of toxicity. The symptoms of injury include grey-
green or light brown color, bleached or necrotic spots in interveinal areas which
later form streaks.
The atmospheric concentrations normally do not reach a level sufficient to induce

acute injury. The importance of NOx in the atmosphere lies in the fact that they
form raw material for the formation of secondary pollutants like O3, smoke and
Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate (PAN).
NO and NO2 are known to cause eye and nasal irritation in the case of humans;
NO2 at 25 ppm causes pulmonary discomfort. NO2 is known to get involved in the
formation of free radicals. At critical concentration (which differ with nature,
health and age of animals). NO2 is known to cause lung, edema, pulmonary
congestion, obliterative bronchiolitis, Pneumonitis etc. The critical concentration
in case of wild animals is not known.
The existing and proposed activities are not likely to have any negative impacts
on the vegetation, as the emission of NOx will be insignificant.

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4.8.2 Impact on Terrestrial Ecology
• Flora
The hilltop is with laterite capping and thus area is devoid of forest growth. The
slopes and base of the ML area has natural vegetation, which is mainly of Sal and
Asan with shrub variety. The plains and the areas around the mining activity and
overburden are covered with shrubby vegetation. With afforestation on
overburden dumps and proper management of forest and development of
greenbelt around the mine, improvement in the forest quality and species
diversity is envisaged.
A detailed studies are being under implementation to convert forest land to non-
forest uses. In this regard a proposal being made to state Forest department,
To compensate to felling of tree due to mining operations, comprehensive

compensatory afforestation and green belt programme will compensate the
felling the trees. These compensatory afforestation programme will be
implemented and monitored by forest department.
The impact on terrestrial ecology will be due to emission of gaseous pollutant like
NOx. The pollutant at a very low dose acts as an atmospheric fertilizer for the
vegetation. However at higher doses, they are injurious to both vegetation as well
as animals. NOx may also contribute to formation of secondary pollutants like
Ozone and Peroxy Acetyl Nitrate in certain weather conditions. Among the Oxides
of Nitrogen, NO2 has been recognized as potent toxic pollutant due to its indirect
impact on organisms and its role in photochemical smog cycle.
The Phyto-toxic effect on NOx is expressed as chlorotic and necrotic symptoms on

the leaf lamina, accompanied with reduction in growth and production. Plants are
particularly susceptible to NOx pollution and their exponential phase of growth. It
has been reported that plant growth reduction and necrosis occurs on exposure to
3 ppm of NO2 for 4 hr. The visible injury symptoms of NOx are irregular,
white/brown lesion in between veins and near leaf margins.
In the proposed mining operations, NOx emissions are mainly due to burning of
diesel in mining vehicles. As described in Chapter-3 on air quality, the low
concentrations of NOx due to operation of the proposed mining operations will
have insignificant impact on ambient air quality and NOx concentration will
remain within the AAQ standards. Therefore, the impact of these emissions on the
surrounding agro-ecosystem will be insignificant.
Extensive plantation comprising of pollutant resistant trees will be undertaken

around the proposed mine site, which will serve not only as pollution sink but also
as a noise barrier. It is expected that with the adoption of these mitigatory
measures, the impact due to operation of the mines will be minimal on the
terrestrial ecosystem.

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• Fauna
The adverse impacts on fauna would be mainly due to:
∗ Human activity;
∗ Noise;
∗ Land Degradation; and
∗ Deforestation.
The impact on the fauna of the buffer zone due to the mining activity will be
marginal. The fauna is less in occurrence in the study area.
Even so, by restricting mining at any time to small areas, impact on fauna will be
kept to the minimum. Moreover, progressive plantation with over a period of time
will create conditions favourable for fauna.
4.8.3 Impact on Aquatic Ecology
There is no major water body in proposed mine area. Kakarpani nala in the
northern part and Aarchanda & Gahiraja nalas are in the perennial water sources
for the area. The aquatic fauna in these water bodies is not of major importance.
Check dams, garland drains, retaining walls all around the waste dumps will be
provided to arrest the suspended solids generated due to soil erosion and from
waste dumps. Further due to the plantation proposed on the overburdens, there
will be reduction in soil erosion. Hence, no impact is envisaged from the proposed
mining operations on aquatic bodies around the proposed mine area.
4.9 Impact on Land use Pattern
4.9.1 Land use Pattern in Buffer Zone
No adverse impact is anticipated in land use of buffer zone due to the proposed
mining operations, as all the concerned activities will be concentrated in the core
zone only in ML areas.
4.9.2 Land use Pattern in Core Zone
The active mining area and the waste dump areas will be biologically reclaimed to
protect soil erosion at the abandoning stage of mine.
Care will be taken to disturb minimum forest land with thick vegetation. Adequate
compensatory afforestation in lieu of forest land will be taken up.
4.10 Impact on Socio - Economic Aspects
It is obvious to assume that the proposed mining operations will affect the socio-
economic conditions of people in the Mine lease area on account of compulsory
land acquisition and anticipated displacement of the project affected families from
the mine lease area. However, the project would also produce some
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4.10.1 Impact due to Land Acquisition & Displacement of Project Affected Persons
(PAP’s)
The proposed 874.290 ha mine lease area falls in 9 villages of Sundargarh and
Keonjhar districts. Besides the plots which are used for various non-construction
uses such as agricultural, grazing lands, forest, etc. about 101 plots having
human settlements would be affected due to the project. The people residing in
these human settlements are prone risk prone on account of blasting in mines,
though the human settlements are not located in the mineral bearing area. To
avoid any eventual risk all the existing settlements have to be resettled in a safe
distance outside the mine lease area.
The Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plans is being prepared with utmost care in
order to resettle the PAPs in safe distances from the ML area in consultation with
the affected PAPs and communities. While selecting the resettlement sites,
consultations with the host communities would also have to be done and the
common requirements of the PAPs as well as the host communities have to be
taken care for a mutually beneficial and successful completion of the mining
project.
4.10.2 Impact on Population Growth
The proposed mining operations may have an impact on the population growth as
it would provide considerable employment to the families in the nearby villages.
About 50% employees from outside may take up jobs in the proposed mines and
with migration of their families, an increase in the population is anticipated.
4.10.3 Impact on Civic Amenities, Educational and Heath Care Facilities
The proposed iron ore mining project will provide social benefits to the
surrounding population in the form of roads, communication facilities,
transportation, marketing, banking, postal services, health facilities directly or
indirectly. The civic amenities will be developed due to proposed mines.
4.10.4 Impact on Economic Aspects
The proposed mines will help to improving the financial resources of the
surrounding population by way of petty trade and employment opportunities. The
projects will encourage the setting up of various utility services and petty trade
benefiting around 1000 people around the mining areas. Direct employment will
also generate, besides indirect and ancillary employment. Local people will be
given preference for employment under semi-skilled and un-skilled categories.
Thus more than 1000 people in and around the mine area will be indirectly
benefited both socially and economically. The proposed mining activities will
provided employment to persons of different skills and trades. The local
population is the largest group among these employees. The employment
potential ameliorates economic conditions of these families directly and provide
employment to many other families indirectly who are involved in business and
service oriented activities. This in-turn will improve the socio-economic conditions
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4.11 Impact on Places of Tourist/Religious/Historical Importance
There are no places of historical importance in the near vicinity. Hence, no impact
is anticipated on any place of historical importance due to mining operations.
4.12 Progressive Mine Closure Plan
• Mined Out Land
The proposed area over 874.290 ha include forest such as village forest,
proposed reserve forest and DLC reported forest and non forest land ( agricultural
land, waste land, village site, grazing land and nala).
Existing: No mining activity is carried out till date, hence land degradation within
the area is nil.
Proposed: An area of 16.605 ha will be degraded for mining during first five
years.
Beyond planned period: An area of 656.839 ha will be degraded for mining

beyond planned period of 5 years. A total land of 673.444 ha will be utilized for
mining during conceptual period.
Mined out Land
Till date no mining activity has taken up. During planned period of 5 years, an
area of 16.605 ha will be degraded for mining. An area of 656.839 ha will be
utilized for mining beyond planned period of 5 years. A total of 673.444 ha of
land will be utilized for mining during conceptual period.
Reclamation and Rehabilitation Measures
Iron ore occurs upto an average depth of 30 m from surface level. In Mithirda the
iron ore occurs upto a depth of 35 m. In Basada the BH-12 shows that the iron
ore also occurs upto a depth of 45 m. Similarly in Kriyakudar, the BH-55 shows
that iron ore occurs upto a depth of 33 m. In Mithirda sector, during planned
period, the depth of excavation will be a maximum of 28 m. In Basada, the depth
of excavation will be a maximum of 30 m where as in Kriyakudar, the maximum
depth will be 24 m. So, during planned period of 5 years no iron ore will be
exhausted within the three proposed quarry. As a result of which, no reclamation
proposal has been felt at present. However, owing to certain land degradation,
afforestation programme have been suggested along non-forest M.L boundary
during planned period of 5 years to restore the eco-balance and also to increase
the greenery of the M.L area. The details of reclamation and mined out area are
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TABLE-4.8
DETAILS OF MINED OUT AREA
(in ha)
Year Pit No. Mined out Additional Total Area reclaimed Mined out area
area at the area area & rehabilitated at the end of
beginning proposed during the the year
during the year
year
I Nil 0.87 0.87 Nil 0.87
II 0.87 0.87 1.74 Nil 1.74
III Mithirda 1.74 0.87 2.61 Nil 2.61
IV 2.61 0.87 3.48 Nil 3.48
V 3.48 0.87 4.35 Nil 4.35
Subtotal 8.7 4.35 13.05 0 13.05
I Nil 1.254 1.254 Nil 1.254
II 1.259 1.254 2.508 Nil 2.508
III Basada 2.508 1.254 3.762 Nil 3.762
IV 3.762 1.254 5.016 Nil 5.016
V 5.016 1.254 6.27 Nil 6.27
Subtotal 12.545 6.27 18.81 0 18.81
I Nil 1.197 1.197 Nil 1.197
II 1.197 1.197 2.394 Nil 2.394
III Kriyakudar 2.394 1.197 3.591 Nil 3.591
IV 3.591 1.197 4.788 Nil 4.788
V 4.788 1.197 5.985 Nil 5.985
Subtotal 11.97 5.985 17.955 0 17.955
Total 33.215 16.605 49.815 0 49.815
Source: Mine plan
grade ore stacking and topsoil stacking etc. The above area will be progressively
reclaimed and rehabilitated as and when areas are devoid of iron ore come into
being. After the exhaustion of iron ore within the area during life of mine,
reclamation and rehabilitation measures will be under taken.
4.13 Conceptual Period
As per the land use pattern, 673.444 ha of mined out area will be subjected to
reclamation. Out of 673.444, ha mined out area, around 175 ha are slope of
ultimate pit limit, which will be reclaimed by means of bench plantation. The
balance 381.835 ha will be reclaimed by means of back-filling and plantation.
Balance 116.609 ha will be utilized for ground water recharge by Rain Water
Harvesting (RWH). Reclamation and Rehabilitation measures are given in Table-
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TABLE-4.9
RECLAMATION AND REHABILITATION MEASURES
Name of the Period of Location Area Type of

quarry Reclamation & (ha) Reclamation &
Rehabilitation Rehabilitation
Measures Measures
Ultimate quarry During conceptual 381.835 Back filling &
period Total mined out Plantation
area 116.609 Rainwater
harvesting
Slope of pit - do - Slope of mined out 175.00 Bench plantation
area.
Total 673.444
Source: Mine Plan
The mine dump area is at a height of 12 m. Hence the mixing of rain water with
dump will not takes place. The dump site are shown in Figure-4.3.
• Water Conservation by Rain Water Harvesting
Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) is the activity of direct collection and storing of rain
water. This will be done by rooftop rainwater harvesting and ground water
recharge by natural rainfall infiltration method for later use. Rooftop rainwater
harvesting will be done on the developed infrastructure whereas natural
infiltration method will be done at mined out area. About 673.444 ha of mined
out area will be subjected to reclamation and out of which 116.609 ha will be
utilized for ground water recharge by Rain Water Harvesting (RWH).
Rain water harvesting scheme has been prepared and submitted to CGWA, BBSR
vide letter No. NINL/Mines/2012, dated 22.03.2012; copy of report along with
letter submitted to CGWA is enclosed as Annexure-XIV. Scheme aims at:
Decreasing requirement of Rain Water

Conservation & Recharge of Ground Water
Minimizing flooding in the locality
Reduction in requirement of energy & money
Availability of Rain Water for portable & non portable use
Component wise Annual Rainwater Harvesting Potential is given at Table-4.10.
TABLE-4.10
COMPONENTWISE ANNUAL RAINWATER HARVESTING POTENTIAL
Type of Run Off Effective Area Run Off Volume

in m2 Coefficient in m3
(i) Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting
Roof Top Area 5000 0.75 4758.75
(ii) Storm Water Harvesting
Roads, Paved areas 80000 0.5 50760.00
Green Area 25000 0.05 1586.25
Barren & Open Area 1056090 0.1 134017.82
Total 1166090 -- 191122.82

Source: Rain Water Harvesting Scheme

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4.14 Reclamation of other than Mine Lease Area
About 107.602 ha will be utilized for sub-grade ore/crude ore stack, roads, site
service temporary camp, ore handling plant, magazine etc. The details of
reclamation measures given in Table-4.11.
TABLE-4.11
RECLAMATION MEASURES OF ML AREA
Pattern of utilization Area to be Method of reclamation

reclaimed
(ha)
Crude ore (unprocessed ore) / ROM (Run-off 48.722 Plantation
mine) stockpile, Sub-grade ore stocks and
stacking of different grade of products for
blending and dispatch and Top soil stack
Road 14.12 Plantation along both side of road
and this road will be left for public
use
Site services (weight bridge, fueling centre, 17.51 All the site services will be left for
crèche, recreation centre, workshop, public use.
canteen, substation, water supply etc.) and
Temporary camp office, security barracks
etc.
Ore handling plant 25.00 Plantation
Magazine 2.25 Plantation will be done around
magazine
Besides this, an area of 2.456 ha of non-forest land will be utilized for plantation
at M.L boundary.
4.14.1 Rehabilitation Measures
During planned period of five years a total of 768170 m3 of waste will be

generated from three proposed quarries. These wastes will be dumped over an
area of 9.74 ha. During conceptual period a total of 5871000m3 waste will be
generated. Out of the total conceptual waste of 20305000 m3 about 10% i.e
587100 m3 waste will be utilized for road maintenance and balance 90% i.e
5283900 m3 wastes will be utilized for dumping at three barren patches at
economic distance. Areas of 59.667 ha have been earmarked for use beyond
planned period. An area of 59.667 ha will accommodate these wastes beyond
planned period. A total of 69.407 ha will be utilized for dumping.
These dumps over 69.407 ha area will not be stabilized because as and when
required the waste from these dump will be re-handled & back filled in the mined
out areas.

2000 E
2400 E
2800 E
800 E
1200 E
1600 E
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Settling Tank
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Drain
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Proposed Check Ddm 0 4th Year
Sub-grade 86
Stack 5th Year
860
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DUMP SITES OF MINING BLOCKS

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2400 E
2800 E
800 E
1200 E
1600 E
900 Check Dam 900
880 880 880 880
Check Dam V
IV
III
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860 I 860
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Garland Drain
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Garland Drain
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Transportation
Dumping grounds are closely located outside the pit limit to minimize
transportation cost. The mineral conservation aspect has been taken into
consideration by choosing the barren area. However, dumper requirement of 2
km have been taken into consideration as lead on an average. Since the quantity
of waste is much lower as compared to the ore, the same lead is used for
transportation of all materials including ROM ore, sub-grade ore etc.
TABLE-4.12
DUMPER DETAILS
Type Nos Size / Make

Capacity
Dumper for transportation of ore to 8 50t
beneficiation plant BEML or
Dumper for transportation of waste to 3 35t caterpillar.
dumping ground
Water Quality
The mine working will not intersect the ground water table. Only parameter of
water quality likely to be affected will be suspended solids in rain water entering
the mine. Management proposes to construct garland drain around mine opening
and guide this water through existing water courses and construct retaining wall
to arrest the rain wash off.
This is a fresh mining lease area. During the mining operation regular monitoring
of surface water will be done to know the quality of surface water. Besides this,
the gully cutting within the proposed quarry will be diverted & joined with the
surface drainage to restrict entry of outside water into the quarry zone. Further,
surface drainage will be made around the quarry, dump, sub-grade stack etc with
a number of settling tank to settle the wash offs before discharge into the Suna
river which is 2.5 km away from the proposed retained area.
Existing Surface Water Bodies
Kakarpani nala in northern part and Archanda & Gahiraj nalas in southern part
are the perennial water sources in the area. These nalas carry water to nearby
Suna nadi.
Existing Ground Water Bodies
Tube well & spring water are the drinking water sources in the region.
Water Quality of Management
The water pollution of the proposed mine from surface drainage is to be

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The measures to be taken for preventing water pollution:
• Working benches will be kept free from loose overburden / waste materials.
water flowing out of mining area, to prevent the entry of outside water into
the proposed quarry, to prevent wash –off from proposed sub-grade stack top
soil stack and crude ore stack.
• These drains & settling tanks are to be cleared of accumulated silt

periodically.
• Monitoring of water of garland drains, will be done to know the quality of

water.

channelised to garland drains via settling tanks. The same can be used for
horticulture purposes and other uses after desilting.
sediments from proposed dumps.
• Construction of settling tank around dump, quarry, sub-grade stack, top soil
stack and crude ore stack to accommodate loose sediments
Air Quality Management
The pre-mining ambient air quality in the area is of normal rural areas, as there
are no industries or major roads in the area. The management proposes water
spraying before and after blasting, on haul roads and at crusher to suppress dust
in order to reduce dust to be raised in the air.
Waste Management
The overburden includes laterite, BHQ/BHJ, Shale with occasional clay. There will
also be waste from mineral processing. All these will be dumped in the NE corner
of the lease area over about 15.5 ha. land, for initial five years. From end of fifth
year it will be backfilled. Some quantity of wastes shall be used for road making &
repairing too.
Top Soil Management
The quantity of top soil to be recovered during excavation & will be used for
plantation over waste dumps.
Infrastructure
Presently no infrastructure, except an all weather good motorable public road, is

available in the area. Thus, the infrastructure like offices, workshop, colony,
electricity etc. will be added preferable prefabricated containers.

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Safety and Security
Before starting of Mining operations, the mine authorities will make safety and
security arrangement. Hence, no additional safety and security will be required.
Disaster Management
There is unlikely to be any disaster at this mine. However, an action plan will
be drawn as a contingency measure after the mining operations are started.
Care and Maintenance During Temporary Discontinuance
The following protective measures would be taken up to deal with the unforeseen
circumstances that may arise due to temporary discontinuance of the mine.
• All heavy earthmoving machinery from the quarry would be withdrawn and
brought to the safe place so that these do not get submerged in pits during
heavy rains, during the period of discontinuance;
• The entries to the quarry would be fenced with Notice Boards at the fences
prohibiting entry into the quarry by unauthorized persons;
• The boundaries of the quarry will be fenced off to prevent cattle from the
neighboring villages, entering the quarry;
• At the entrances and strategic points, sentries/watchmen will be posted to

guard the mine areas, oil depots, stores etc. if any. They will be provided
with mobile phones / walky-talkies to contact the mine authorities / police/
fire authorities for help during emergency;
• The mine area will be kept illuminated during night time, after the electric
power supply is provided from the State Grid;
• Audible warning sirens will be established at the mine office to be used during
emergency so that prompt help can be received from proper sources; and
• Managerial, supervisory and competent persons of the mine would be

engaged for supervising machinery maintenance and house-keeping of the
mine areas, as per needs.
• Financial Assurance
Details of Progressive Mine Closure Plan are given in Table-4.13.

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TABLE-4.13
DETAILS OF LAND UTILIZED AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS
(Area in ha)
Sr. Head Area put Additional Total Area Net area
No. on use at requirement C considered as considered
start of during plan C=(A+B) fully for
plan period reclaimed & calculation
rehabilitated E
A B D E=(C-D)
1 Area to be excavated Nil 16.605 16.605 Nil 16.605
2 Storage for topsoil Nil 5.00 5.00 Nil 5.00
3 Overburden/ dump Nil 9.740 9.740 Nil 9.740
4 Infrastructure Nil 9.000 9.000 Nil 9.000
centre, crèche, recreation
centre, workshop, canteen,
substation, water supply
etc, Temporary camp office,
security barracks etc.&
Township area
5 Ore handling plant Nil 25.000 * 25.000 Nil 25.000
6 Roads Nil 8.000 8.000 Nil 8.000
7 Sub-grade / Crude ore stack Nil 24.29 24.29 Nil 24.29
8 Green belt Nil 2.456 2.456 Nil 2.456
9 Tailing pond Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
10 Effluent treatment plant Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
11 Others (Magazine) Nil 2.250 2.250 Nil 2.250
Total : 102.341 102.341 102.341
(* Not included in total as it will be part of top soil storage)
4.15 Irreversible & Irretrievable Commitments of Environmental Components
This section describes the irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources

associated with implementation of the proposed project.
A commitment of resources is irreversible when primary or secondary impacts

limit the future options for a resource. It applies primarily to the effects of use of
nonrenewable resources, such as minerals or cultural resources, or to those
factors, such as soil productivity or forest health, that are renewable only over
long periods of time. An irretrievable commitment refers to the use or
consumption of a resource that is neither renewable nor recoverable for use by
future generations. It applies to the loss of production, harvest, or use of natural
resources. Both irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources would
occur with the implementation of the proposed project.
Due to implementation of the project an irreversible commitment of land would

occur within the project site where relatively waste land, with less productive
single dry crop agricultural land would be converted into industrial use due the
proposed project. The disturbed land may represent irreversible commitments of
resources because they will never recover to their former vegetation cover and
composition. Similarly, upliftment of socio-economic structure of people in study
area, the productive and unproductive lands would be converted into non-
agricultural use and also waste lands in study would be converted into agricultural
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Environment Management Plan
5.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
5.1 Introduction
The mining operations in proposed iron ore mine need to be inter-twined with
judicious utilization of non-renewable resources and within the limits of
permissible assimilative capacity of the region. The assimilative capacity of the
region is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged into the
environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution,
dispersion and removal due to physico-chemical and biological treatment.
The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable

development in the region around the mining complex, hence it needs to be an all
encompassing plan for which the mining & forest authorities, Government,
regulatory agencies like Central and State Pollution Control Boards, Indian Bureau
of Mines (IBM), etc. working in the region and more importantly the affected
population of the region need to extend their co-operation and contribution.
It has been anticipated that on the other hand that the region will not be affected
adversely with the proposed mining activity and will have new economic fill up for
the region as a whole. Mitigation measures at the source level and an overall
Management Plan at the regional level are elicited so as to improve the
supportive capacity of the region and also to preserve the assimilative capacity of
the receiving bodies.
The environmental attributes, which are likely to be affected in the region, are
land use, topography, water resources, soil, air quality, socio-economic status,
ecology and public health.
The Management Action Plan aims at controlling pollution at the source level to
the extent possible, with the available and affordable technology, followed by
treatment measures before they are discharged. In addition to the mine specific
control measures, the proposed new mine establishment will follow the following
guidelines:
• Application of Low and Non Waste Technology (LNWT) in the mining process,
• Adoption of Reuse and Recycling technologies to reduce generation of wastes
and optimize the production cost of the mine, and
• Progressive land reclamation measures and overburden management along
with the production of iron ore.
It is to be appreciated that mining process is to a certain extent, an inevitable

destructive process, but the hazards are within measurable limits and can be
easily ameliorated to a significant extent.
The pollution sources anticipated in and around the mines are given Chapter-2
(Sources of Pollution), and the proposed environmental control measures are
suggested in this chapter for effective environment management at the proposed
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5.2 Air Pollution Management
The potential sources of air pollution arising from the proposed mining operations
are drilling, blasting, crushing, screening, overburden waste dumps, haul roads,
exhaust fumes of internal combustion machines, combusting of domestic fuel oil
and transportation of ore in the vicinity. Air pollution caused by mining and
associated activities can be classified into the following categories:
∗ Gaseous pollutants (Nitrogen Oxides, Sulphur Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide);

and
∗ Suspended Particulate Matter.
The proposed level of mining is not anticipated to raise the concentration of the
pollutants beyond the prescribed limits of CPCB. However, the following control
measures are suggested to control the SPM levels in ambient air.
5.2.1 Air Pollution Control Measures
The main sources of dust in the mining operations are:
1. Drilling operation;
2. Blasting;
3. Excavation and preparatory work in ore & waste;
4. Transportation of ore;
5. Crushing operation;
6. At primary stockpile;
7. Downhill conveyer operation; and
8. Screening and loading operation.
• Drilling Operations
When blast holes are drilled the cuttings from the holes are flushed out of the
holes by passing the compressed air through drill rods and these cuttings are
allowed to fall outside the collar of the blast hole by means of blowers. The dust
thus generated during drilling is suppressed and allowed to settle in the form of a
cone near the collar of the blast hole itself by use of water during drilling so that
the air is not polluted by the blast hole drilling. Moreover the drill machine with
DES attachment will be deployed to minimize dust emission.
• Blasting
The air pollution during blasting is in the form of chemical gases produced during
the explosion and dust generated during the blast. Burden and spacing are
proposed to be kept at 3.0-m. Control blasting technique by use of milli second
delay detonators are proposed to divide the resultant vibration package into a
number of small vibration level. Since the number of holes blasted during any
blast event do not exceed a maximum of about 30/40 holes per blast and on an
average about 20 holes per blast, the gases generated during explosion are not
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gases are observed on vegetation nor on the residents of the nearby townships or
residential houses near to the mines.
• Excavation and Disposal of Ore & Waste
During Run-of-mine ore / waste excavation and their disposal during dry months
some dust is generated. However, since the ore and waste rock contain some
natural moisture of the order 2.0 to 2.5% not much dust is generated during
shoveling and dozing operations of blasted ore/waste even during dry season.
• Transportation of Ore
The blasted ore from mine face to the crushing plant will be transported by 35
Tonnes capacity Tippers. The dumpers shall be well maintained so that exhaust
smoke does not contain abnormal values of noxious gases and unburnt fuel. The
other source of air pollution is due to the dust generated during the movement of
dumpers in the mine. Regular water sprinkling should be carried out on the roads
leading to the active area of the mine workings during all the shifts by water
sprinklers to ensure effective dust suppression. In every shift about 3 to 4 times
and depending up on the road condition water shall be sprinkled by taking utmost
care to ensure that less water is consumed for effective dust suppression keeping
in view the water conservation aspects. Avenue plantation shall be taken up to
arrest dust emission during haulage of ore / waste etc.
• Crushing Operations
Fugitive dust may be generated in the crushing plants during dry months when
the ROM ore is crushed in the crushers. Since crushing is done by the equipment
which are housed in an enclosure, there is also no threat of air pollution to the
surrounding areas of the crushing plant as the huge GI sheet enclosure of the
crushing plant acts as a good shield for prevention of any dust particles to escape
out of the crushing plant premises.
The atomized water sprinkler aided with compressed air at the point of ore
dumping platform shall be installed at crushing plant for effective dust
suppression.
• At Primary Stock Pile
Some dust generation may take place in dry months when the crushed ROM ore
from the crushing plant is discharged in to a Primary Surge Pile (PSP) created
below the crushing plant. During the process of discharge the finest fraction of
ore particle tends to move away from this falling stream of ore. However, the
existing and proposed green belt will act as a barrier contributing less to the
ambient air pollution.
• Screening and Loading Operations
During ore processing water sprinklers will be operated at all possible points in
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generation. During stacking of lump and fines some dust may generate and
arrangements shall be made to ensure effective dust suppression by water
spraying.
It is anticipated that the suspended particulate matter settles down within the
mining area itself due to their higher specific gravity. The SPM levels and dust fall
rate as measured over residential colonies are within the tolerable limits. The
sparsely populated villages, which are at farther distance from the active mining
area do not encounter problem due to dust arising from the proposed mining
operations in NINL iron ore mining project.
5.2.1.1 Additional Control Measures at Mining Area
Apart from the above additional control measures to be adopted for controlling air
pollution and dust emissions from the proposed mining activity are summarized
below:
• Proper maintenance of the heavy earth moving machinery and vehicles;

• Regular water sprinkling shall be carried out to suppress the dust on haul
roads, service roads and mining face by water tankers fitted with sprinklers;
• The haul roads and service roads shall be graded to remove the accumulated
loose material as & when required;
• Mostly wet drilling shall be practised. The dry drilling equipment should have
dust collection system otherwise wet drills shall be used;
• Drilling machines shall have sharp drill bits for drilling blast holes;
• Blasting should be carried out with optimum charge;
• Blasting operations will be carried out as per Technical Circular-no-8 of DGMS
rules
• Blasting should be avoided during high winds, night time and temperature
inversion periods;
• The waste dumps shall be given proper slopes for stability;
• During high winds, excavation operations should be suspended;
• The dumpers should not be overloaded so as to prevent spillage of the ore /
waste on the roads during transportation;
• Good housekeeping shall be practiced at all the Development and Production
benches and at utility service places; and
• Good canopy greenbelt shall be developed around the mining area, which acts
as barrier between mining operation and outside mining area.
5.2.1.2 Control Measures at Mineral Processing Plants
• Water shall be sprinkled on the ore before crushing. The atomized water
sprinkler aided with compressed air at the point of ore dumping platform shall
be installed at crushing plant;
• Water sprinklers along with compressed air forming mist shall be installed at
all transfer points in the plant to suppress the dust;
• Greenbelt shall be developed around crusher, screening and loading units;
• The vehicles should be maintained properly and exhaust emission are to be
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• Speed restrictions shall be imposed on the vehicles to minimize the dust

generation.
Employees working at Crushing Plant, Screening Plant shall be provided with the
respirators regularly till effective dust suppression measures are employed.
5.3 Water Pollution
The action program to prevent surface water pollution focuses on prevention of

wash off and mine water directly flowing into nearby natural drainage channels.
Mining operations does not include washing/zigging and hence, there is no water
pollution envisaged. Further, adequate control measures shall be adopted to
check not only the run-off water but also uncontrolled run-off water during
monsoon season. The ground water in the study area occurs in the deep aquifers.
There is no possibility of cutting across the ground water table due to mining
operation as the mining shall be done on the hills.
5.3.1 Control Measures at Mines
The control measures to be adopted for controlling water pollution are as follows
• Proper drainage arrangements at mine shall be maintained;

• Check Dams shall be constructed where ever required;
• De-silting of check dams shall be done on regular basis;
• Degraded land shall be stabilized by afforestation to prevent soil erosion;
• Buttress wall and contour trench shall be made at the toe of waste dumps and
should be properly maintained;
• Contour bunding at the toe of waste dump shall be done before onset of
monsoon.
The check dam shall have the concrete lining with boulders wrapped in chain link
mesh. However the feasibility of constructing new check dams shall be studied
further for the effective surface water pollution control.
5.3.2 Water Pollution Sources
The main sources of water pollution due to mining operations are:
• Turbid flows of the streams flowing from the active mine areas, waste dumps,
stock pile and loading plant areas during monsoon;
• Domestic sewage; and
• Discharge from service center and auto shops
• Wastewater Generation, Treatment and Disposal
Kakarpani nallah in northern part and Aarchanda & Gahiraj nalas are in southern
part are the pernial water sources for the area. These nalas carries water to the
nearby suna nadi. However, the ore dressing process through screening plant on
dry basis and hence no water pollution is envisaged. However, surface run-off
water shall be diverted through the peripheral drain and settling tank to the

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nearby nallah. Moreover rain water harvesting practice shall help retaining huge
quantity of surface runfoff water and prevent discharge to perennial nalla.
5.3.3 Effluent Treatment Method
At service center water used for washing equipment is basically contaminated

with oil and grease etc. This wastewater includes oil from leaks, spills from other
sources, alkaline waters, silt and acid water. The oil water separator facility
should be installed to treat the water contaminated with oil and grease. Similarly,
the sanitary wastewater generated from the toilets will be routed to septic tank
followed by soak pit. Further, about 96 m3/day wastewater will be generated from
township which will be routed to STP and will be reused for greenbelt
development purposes.
5.3.4 Ground Water Pollution Control Measures
The ground water table in the mine area is not likely to be affected, as no toxic
chemicals are present. The water table in the area is observed to be 40m below
the ground level. The mining will be carried out upto 30-m depth and hence the
quarry floor will not be water logged by the seepage water. However, regular
monitoring of water levels and quality in the existing bore wells in the vicinity will
be carried out both with reference to areas spread and time intervals so as to
study the hydrodynamics of the strata.
The measures to be taken for water quality management are given below:
• Working benches will be kept free from loose overburden/waste material;

water flowing out of mining area
• Periodical clearing of silt accumulation in drains & settling tanks
• Monitoring of water of garland drains & settling tanks
channelised to garland drains via settling tanks. The same will be used for
horticulture after desilting
sediments
The details of check dam, garland drain and settling tank for the arrest of wash
offs during first five years are proposed around the existing dump. Seventeen
nos. of settling tanks will be constructed around dump, quarry, sub-grade stack,
top soil stack and crude ore stack to settle loose sediments.
5.4 Noise and Vibration

5.4.1 Noise Abatement Measures
The following control measures shall be adopted to keep the ambient noise levels
well below the limits:
• Blast hole drilling shall be restricted to day time hours only;

• Proper and timely maintenance of mining machinery;

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• Noise levels shall be controlled by using optimum explosive charge per delay
detonators and proper stemming to prevent blow out of holes;
• Speed of moving dumpers running in the mine shall be limited to moderate
speed to prevent undue noise as per DGMS circulars enforcing safety
standards.
• Provision of user friendly, soft type ear muffs/ear plugs to workers in noise
prone zones in the mine.
• Effective arrangements shall be made for timely repairs and original
equipment manufacture’s recommendations with respect to scheduled
maintenance procedures & practices in respect of the entire mineral
processing plant equipment;
• The operator’s chamber shall be safely guarded from the noise pollution by
preventing it from the noise arising because of the machinery;
• The noise level generated by blasting is only momentary and is about 100-
120 dB(A).
• The Crushers in the mine shall be completely enclosed in a covered building to
minimize sound propagation;
• Use of rubber coated screens in screening plants;
• Developing greenbelt on the sides of loading plant.
Apart from above, the following measures shall be taken to protect the workers
from exposure to higher noise levels:
• Provision of protective devices like ear muffs/ear plugs;

• Provision of sound insulated chambers for the workers deployed on machines
producing higher levels of noise like bulldozers, drills and dumpers etc.; and
• Reducing the exposure time of workers to the higher noise levels.
5.4.2 Ground Vibration Control Measures
The following measures shall be adopted to contain the Peak Particle Velocity
(PPV) due to blasting within the permissible limits.
• Proper blast design;

• Avoiding excess confinement of charges;
• Number of blast holes per delay shall be kept one;
• Proper stemming of holes shall always be carried out;
• Blasting shall be avoided during foggy whether and when wind velocity is
more than 25 km/hour;
• The burden distance should not exceeded 50% of bench height i.e., 6m;
• The spacing to burden distance of 1:5 shall be used owing to the fractured
geological formation.
• Staggered pattern of blasting shall be adopted;
• Shorter stemming lengths of less than 2/3rd of burden distance shall be
avoided to reduce overloading of holes and also to control fly rock;
• Maximum number of rows shall be restricted to two since increase in number
of rows results in more confinement of charges in the last rows;
• Number of delays used per blast shall be more so as to reduce charge weight
per delay and creation of shock waves. In addition to this, wherever
confinement is more, like the corners of the block being blasted, belly holes,

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etc. extra delay shall be provided. Each line of blast holes shall also being
divided to blast at two or more different timings by using delays.
• A delay of 8-10 milliseconds shall be adopted, as the strata are medium hard
with high frequency of jointing/fracturing.
• Blasting operations shall be carried out only during day time as per mine
safety guidelines;
• A safe distance of about 500 m from center of blasting should be maintained;
and
• During blasting, other activities in the immediate vicinity shall be temporarily
stopped;
Further, the existing afforestation also helps in reducing the noise and vibration
level to some extent.
5.4.3 Mitigation Measures for Noise Control
Controlling noise and ground vibration level due to blasting is important aspect in
the opencast mining considering the effect on the surrounding environment. The
noise level monitoring carried out in the residential areas has indicated that the
present daytime noise levels are below 55 dB(A). The noise will be generated by
drilling, blasting, movement of heavy machinery, crushing and air blast in the
active mining area. Air blast is caused due to unconfined or partially confined
explosion and detonating cords exposed in atmosphere. In addition, green belts
around the infrastructure will be established so as to contain the work zone noise
levels.
5.4.4 Vibration Abatement
The vibrations by the mechanical effects act on existing rocks and subject them
to tensile, compressive and shearing stresses, which spoil their mechanical
characteristics with an immediate consequence. The low intensity vibrations are
also caused due to the permanent installation like crushers, screens, compressors
and traffic. Among all these, blasting is the major source of vibration.
Ground vibrations measured as peak particle velocity, depends mainly on

maximum charge/delay, distance of nearest structure and characteristic of
intervening strata. Out of the above three main factors, one can control only
maximum charge per delay to minimize ground vibrations.
The ground vibrations can cause:
∗ Land instability: Distorts working faces of benches and downfalls of the OB

/waste rock dumps;
∗ Cracks in buildings which are present in the mine premises, mine townships
and in the nearby villages; and
∗ Psychological discomfort to human beings as well as to nearby fauna.
The blasting operations in the proposed mines will be carried out by deep hole
drilling and blasting using delay detonators, which are bound to reduce the
ground vibrations. Further, the ground vibrations will be controlled by using
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The measures adopted to contain the Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) due to blasting
should be within the permissible limits. Further, the ongoing afforestation
programme will reduce the noise and vibration level to some extent.
5.5 Reclamation and Rehabilitation
Land degradation is one of the major adverse impacts of open cast mining
activities and any effort to control adverse impacts would be incomplete without
appropriate land reclamation strategy.
During conceptual planning period, iron ore will be exploited by the lateral as well
as depth wise extension of the quarry, which is under proposal for first five years.
No area is under utilization due to mining & allied activities. On the basis of
present demarcation of ore limit as per exposures and exploratory pits/holes,
ultimate pit limits have been demarcated. A total of 874.29 ha land is required
to be used during the life of the mine.
During the life of the mine, about 854.789 ha will be utilized for mining, storage
of topsoil, storage of sub-grade, storage of crude ore, dumping, infrastructure
development, plantation etc. The land use break-up details are presented in
Table-5.1.
TABLE-5.1
LAND USE BREAK-UP
(Area in ha)
Sr. Description Total area Planned 5years Beyond 5 years
1 Mining 634.141 39.303 10.985 5.62 623.156 33.683
2 O.B. / Waste dumping 62.819 6.588 8.82 0.92 53.999 5.668
3 Top soil storage 5.00 --- 5.00 --- --- ---
ore) / ROM (Run-off mine)
stockpile
5 Sub-grade ore stocks and 21.972 --- 14.29 --- 7.682 ---
stacking of different grade
of products for blending
and dispatch
6 Roads 14.12 1.88 6.12 1.88 8.00 ---
7 Site services --- 15.01 --- 8.00 --- 7.01
centre, crèche, recreation
centre, workshop, canteen,
substation, water supply
etc.)
plant
10 Magazine with safety zone 2.25 --- 2.25 --- --- ---
11 Green belt --- 2.456 2.456 ---
Total 789.552 65.237 83.465 18.876 706.087 46.361
12 Safety zone 16.601 2.900 --- --- --- ---
Grand Total 806.153 68.137 83.465 18.876 706.087 46.361
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5.5.1 Reclamation measures of mined out area during planned period of 5 years
As per the exploration data, iron ore occurs upto an average depth of 30 m from
surface level. However, in Mithirda where planning is made, the iron ore occurs
upto a depth of 35 m. In Basada the BH-12 shows that the iron ore also occurs
upto a depth of 45 m. Similarly in Kriyakudar, where planning is made BH-55
shows that iron ore occurs upto a depth of 33 m. In Mithirda sector, during
planned period, the depth of excavation will be a maximum of 28 m. In Basada,
the depth of excavation will be a maximum of 30 m where as in Kriyakudar, the
maximum depth will be 24 m.
So, during planned period of 5 years no iron ore will be exhausted from the three
proposed quarry. As a result of which, no reclamation proposal has been felt at
present. However, owing to certain land degradation, afforestation programme
have been suggested along non-forest M.L boundary during planned period of 5
years to restore the eco-balance and also to increase the greenery of the M.L
area.
5.5.2 Reclamation measures of mined out area during conceptual period
grade ore stacking and topsoil stacking etc. Based on the bore hole data & rate of
production, it is presumed that iron ore will be exhausted first, at Mithirda
proposed quarry during conceptual period, followed by Kriyakudar proposed
quarry & proposed quarry of Basada. The above area will be progressively
reclaimed and rehabilitated as and when areas devoid of iron ore come into
being. Phase wise reclamation will be undertaken depending upon the exhaust of
iron ore within the quarry. The reclamation of mined out areas will be undertaken
by means of back-filling and plantation, bench plantation, rainwater harvesting &
plantation. Mined out land will be reclaimed by means of backfilling and
plantation. The slope of the mined out area will be reclaimed by means of bench
plantation.
Mined out area will be utilized for rainwater harvesting. Rain Water Harvesting
(RWH) is the activity of direct collection and storing of rain water. This will be
done by rooftop rainwater harvesting and ground water recharge by natural
rainfall infiltration method. Rooftop rainwater harvesting will be done on the
developed infrastructure whereas natural infiltration method will be done at
mined out area.
As per the land use pattern, 673.444 ha of mined out area will be subjected to
reclamation. Out of 673.444, ha mined out area, around 175 ha are slope of
ultimate pit limit, which will be reclaimed by means of bench plantation. The
balance 381.835 ha will be reclaimed by means of back-filling and plantation.
Balance 116.609 ha will be utilised for ground water recharge by Rain Water
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5.5.3 Reclamation of other than quarry area during conceptual period
About 107.602 ha will be utilized for sub-grade ore/crude ore stack, roads, site
services temporary camp, ore handling plant, magazine etc. The details of
reclamation measures and pattern of utilization are given in Table- 5.2.
TABLE-5.2
PATTERN OF UTILISATION
Pattern of utilization Area to be Method of reclamation

reclaimed
(Ha)
Crude ore (unprocessed ore) / ROM (Run-off 48.722 Plantation
mine) stockpile, Sub-grade ore stocks and
stacking of different grade of products for
blending and dispatch and Top soil stack
Road 14.12 Plantation along both side of road
and this road will be left for public
use
Site services (weight bridge, fueling centre, 17.51 All the site services will be left for
crèche, recreation centre, workshop, public use.
canteen, substation, water supply etc.) and
Temporary camp office, security barracks
etc.
Ore handling plant 25.00 Plantation
Magazine 2.25 Plantation will be done around the
magazine.
Source: Mine Plan
Besides this, an area of 2.456 ha of non-forest land will be utilized for plantation
at M.L boundary.
5.5.4 Rehabilitation Measures
During planned period of five years a total of 768170 m3 of waste will be

generated from three proposed quarries. These waste will be dumped over an
area of 9.74 has. An area of 59.667 ha will accommodate these waste beyond
planned period. A total of 69.407 will be utilized for dumping. This dump over
74.187 ha will not be stabilized because the exhausted quarry will be back-filled
by these waste through re-handling.
• Biological Reclamation
Soil binding species like grasses and herbaceous nitrogen fixing plants will be
planted on waste dumps and stable slopes. For plantation of species the forest
department will be consulted at the time of plantation.
5.5.5 Reclamation of Waste Dumps
Reclamation of waste dumps would be taken up once individual dumps become

inactive. Suitable species will be chosen after consultation with the forest
department.

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Waste Dumps
There will be three types of rejects arising out during mining operation namely:
• Top Soil
Topsoil occurs over the ore and waste rock surfaces which will be taken up for
excavation of iron ore. The thickness of top soil varies from location to location
from nil on exposed out crop and steeply sloping surfaces, to about 0.5 in valleys
and depression. On an average about 0.3m of soil thickness has been adapted for
soil volume calculations.
• Waste
Intercalated waste which will be predominantly laterite, shale and brecciated

hematite jasper will be excavated along with iron ore. This will be 5% of total iron
ore zone.
• Sub-grade Ore
Iron ore below 55% Fe content will be generated during mining operation. It is
about 10% of total volume of ore zone.
Generation and storing of top soil
The rate of generation of top soil would not be uniform on annual basis.
Generation of top soil will be maximum when a fresh surface is broken up for
mining for the first time and will be nil thereafter as the bench level goes down.
An average of 0.3 m thick top soil will be excavated from surface level. A total of
1,31,175 m3 of top soil will be generated from three proposed quarry, during
mining operation in planned period of 5 years.
The details of topsoil to be generated from three proposed mine is given in

Table-5.3.
TABLE-5.3
TOP SOIL GENERATION
Name of the Total Surface Area Average Volume of Top

Proposed Quarry (m2) Thickness (m) Soil (m3)
Mithirda 106400 0.3 31,920
Basada 278350 0.3 83,505
Kriyakudar 52500 0.3 15,750
Total 437250 131,175
Source: Mine Plan
The total top soil generation during planned period of 5 years from each block will
be stored separately at three patches.

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Dumping
Three areas have been located separately for the purpose of dumping outside
ultimate pit limit. The waste to be generated from the Mithirda sector will be
dumped at north-eastern part of the proposed quarry. The waste of Basada
sector will be disposed off at western part of the M.L area where as the waste
from Kriyakudar sector will be dumped at northern part of proposed Kriyakudar
quarry.
Generation of Waste
The waste to be generated during mining operation is only intercalated waste. A

total of 768170 m3 of intercalated waste will be generated during planned period
from three proposed quarry.
The details of year-wise generation of waste is given in Table-5.4.
TABLE-5.4
YEAR-WISE GENERATION OF WASTE
(in cubic metres)

I 23340 73680 41250 138270
II 19440 80640 52800 152880
III 21600 81920 52800 156320
IV 22800 78400 55000 156200
V 24000 80000 60500 164500
Total 111180 394640 262350 768170
Source: Mine Plan
Area and height of proposed dump
• Mithirda Dump
An area of 2.66 ha of land will be utilized for dumping. The average height of
dump will be 5 m.
• Basada Dump
From Basada proposed quarry, the intercalated waste to be dumped over an area
of 3.94 ha at an average height of 12 m.
• Kriyakudar Dump
Waste material to be generated from Kriyakudar proposed quarry will be disposed

off over an area of 3.14 ha at an average height of 10 m.
A total of 768170 m3 of waste will be dumped in an area of about 9.74 ha. Waste
dump details are provided in Table-5.5.

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TABLE-5.5
DUMPING SITE DETAILS
Sr. No. Dump Quantity of Area of Height Dumping Site

Waste Dump
Generated (ha)
1 Mithirda 11180 2.66 5-m North eastern
par of quarry
2 Basada 394640 3.94 12-m Western part
of ML area
3 Kriyakudar 262350 3.14 10-m Northern part
of Kriyakudar
quarry
Total 768170 9.74 -- --
Source: Mine Plan
Slope of the Proposed Dump
Overall slope of the dump in the planned period will be kept at an angle of 22o.
A total of 5871000 m3 of waste will be generated during conceptual period. Out of

the total conceptual waste of 5871000 m3 about 10% i.e 587100 m3 waste will be
utilized for road maintenance and balance 90% i.e 5283900 m3 wastes will be
utilized for dumping at three barren patches at economic distance. An area of
59.667 ha has been earmarked for use beyond planned period. The slope of the
conceptual dump will be maintained at an angle of 22o. During conceptual period
there will be three dumps at three location i.e at Mithirda sector, Basada sector &
Kriyakudar sector. The terraces of each dump will have 10-12 m height.
Management
Re-treating fashion will be adopted to dump the total waste material generated
during planned period.
Five (5) terraces will be formed during planned period of 5 years in all the three
proposed dump. The average height of each terrace of Mithirda proposed dump,
Basada proposed dump and Kriyakudar dump will be 1 m, 2.4 m and 2 m
respectively.
Each terrace will have inward slope with catch drain at inward side of the terrace.
The catch drain of the individual terrace will be connected to the garland drain
outside the periphery of the dump. These catch drain will preferably have half
concrete open pipe followed by settling tank to avoid wash offs. Each terrace will
have a provision of berms at the outer end to reduce gully formation due to rain
water wash offs.
To control erosion in the proposed waste dumps, regular compaction,

development of terraces and vegetation are proposed to be done. Also the
retaining wall and garland drain for the proposed waste dump will be constructed
to arrest wash-offs from the dump. It is proposed to construct both the retaining
wall and garland drain at the end of I year of plan period. No proposal has been

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given for the rehabilitation of the dump during planned period of five(5) years.
Rehabilitation details are given in Table- 5.6.
TABLE-5.6
REHABILITATION DETAILS
Year Dump No. Nature of Area At The Additional Area Balance

Dump i.e OB Beginning of Area Rehabilit Area At The
Reject etc The Year During the ated End of The
Year During Year
The Year
I Mithirda Intercalated Nil 0.532 Nil 0.532
II proposed waste (lateritic 0.532 0.532 Nil 1.064
III dump waste) 111180 1.064 0.532 Nil 1.596
IV m3 1.596 0.532 Nil 2.126
V 2.126 0.532 Nil 2.66
I Basada Intercalated Nil 0.788 Nil 0.788
IV m3 2.364 0.788 Nil 3.152
V 3.152 0.788 Nil 3.94
I Kriyakudar Intercalated Nil 0.628 Nil 0.628
IV m3 1.884 0.628 Nil 2.512
V 2.512 0.628 Nil 3.140
Source: Mine Plan
Stacking of Sub-grade Minerals
Less than 55% Fe contained iron ore, which has not got the market at present, is
considered as sub-grade iron ore. The percentage of sub-grade iron ore
generation in the area is assumed to be 10% of the total excavation in the ore
zone. The year-wise sub-grade generation given in Table-5.7.
TABLE-5.7
YEAR-WISE SUB-GRADE GENERATION
(in cubic metres)
I 7780 36840 20625 65245
II 6480 40320 26400 73200
III 7200 40960 26400 74560
IV 7600 39200 27500 74300
V 8000 40000 30250 78250
Total 37060 197320 131175 365555
Source: Mine Plan
Selection of Site for Stacking
Though the stacking of sub-grade minerals is for a temporary period, it is

proposed to stack the minerals relatively in a flat terrain and out side the ultimate
pit limit.

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Height and Spread of Sub-grade Stacking
Mithirda
About 1.72 ha of land will be utilized for sub-grade stacking at Mithirda sector at
an average height of 3 m.
Basada
The sub-grade generated from proposed quarry of Basada will be stacked over an
area of 6.90 ha has at an average height of 4 m.
Kriyakudar
The sub-grade generated from proposed quarry of Kriyakudar will be stacked

over an area of 4.59 has at an average height of 4m.
Tailing Dam Management
There will be an ore handling plant of 750 tph capacity in the mine lease area.
The generation of fines at 65%, 1.3 Mt fines will be generated annually which will
be transported to NINL plant at Duburi in Jaipur district, Odisha for sintering.
Since the beneficiation plant does not include washing / zigging, there is no
necessity of constructing and managing tailing dam to store slimes.
The following measures will be undertaken for waste management during

planning period of 5 year and beyond:
• Dumping of various size of materials in a mixture form for better stability;

• Water sprinkling;
• Compaction;
• Leveling;
• Terracing at dead end;
• Construction of check dams;
• Development of garland drain & settling tank; and
• Plantation of local and pioneer species on the terraces with suitable
amendments arrived from soil quality studies.
5.6 Soil Conservation
In the proposed iron ore deposit, soil cover above iron ore varies from nil to very
few millimeters at the hill top. The mineralized zone occurs on rocky outcrops and
on hill top where topsoil do not exists. At the lower portions i.e., the hill base and
other infrastructural area, whatever possible soil is there it will be carefully
scrapped, collected manually. This topsoil will be reused over the fully reclaimed
benches and dumps for biological growth in plantation schemes and filling the
sapling pits.

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5.6.1 Soil Erosion control measures
During rain, there is possibility of washing off of loose materials along the plateau
slopes. Therefore, following precautionary measures will be undertaken for
controlling the wash off.
• Around the dump slope, terraces are proposed.
• Check dams are proposed along the lower contours which will be constructed
by boulders. During rain, water passes through the dams and wash-
off/sediments are arrested. Settled sediments, in between the waste dump
and check dam will be cleared up by the help of dozer or back-hoe.
• Shrubs are proposed to be planted along the terraces to prevent erosion.
Top of the dump will be properly leveled and compacted to prevent seepage of
direct precipitated water. The environment management plan and organization
structure is shown in Figure-5.1.
5.7 Plantation
5.7.1 Introduction
With rapid industrialization and consequent deleterious impact of pollutants on

environment, values of environmental protection offered by trees are becoming
clear. Trees are very suitable for detecting, recognizing and monitoring air
pollution effects. Monitoring of biological effects of air pollutant by the use of
plants as indicators has been applied on local, regional and national scale. Trees
function as sinks of air pollutants, besides their bio-esthetical values, owing to its
large surface area. Annual need of oxygen for one person is met by 150 m2 of
leaf surface i.e. 30-40 m2 of greenery. So it is necessary to develop green belt in
and around the polluted site with suitable species to combat the air pollution
effectively.
The plantation development not only functions as foreground and background

landscape features resulting in harmonizing and amalgamating the physical
structures of the mines with surrounding environment, but also acts as pollution
sink as indicated above. Thus, implementation of afforestation program is of
paramount importance. In addition to augmenting present vegetation, it will also
check soil erosion, make the ecosystem more complex and functionally, stable and
make the climate more conducive.

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F IN SUNDARGARH & KEONJHAR DISTRICT, ORISSA.
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Contour Interval - 10 m. Grid Interval - 500 m
Certified that the Plan is up - to - date & Correct
DATE OF SURVEY
4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 1 0.09.2008
GEOMIN
Prepared by :-
FOR :-
Geol ogi cal & mining Consultants Nee lachal Ispat Nigam Limited.
MINING LESSEE
FIGURE-5.1
ENVIRONMENT PLAN

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5.7.2 Plantation Programme
The main aim of plantation in the mined out areas is to stabilize the land to
protect it from rain and wind erosion. As the leftover working area shall contain
broken material and fine particles, stabilization against wind erosion is also a
must. The plantation scheme broadly covers the following areas:
∗ Plantation around peripheral portions of mine and other built up structures;

∗ Afforestation of barren areas in the lease hold;
∗ of barren areas in the lease hold;
∗ Gardens, parks and haul road plantation i.e Avenue Plantation;
∗ Plantation by way of reclamation /rehabilitation of mined out blocks and waste
dumps; and
∗ Improving the conditions of catchment areas and to prevent erosion.
An extent of 16.42 ha of non-forest area is likely to be degraded during first five

years of the mine planning period. To control the pollution mainly dust a
plantation schedule has been prepared and presented in Table-5.8.
TABLE-5.8
PLANTATION SCHEDULE
Year Name of the Sapling No.of Spacing Unit Yearly

Sapling between Area Requirement
Proposed the
saplings Sq.m Ha
I Sal, Mahul, Teak, Asan, etc., 786 2.5 6.25 4912 0.4912
II Sal, Mahul, Teak, Asan, etc., 786 2.5 6.25 4912 0.4912
III Sal, Mahul, Teak, Asan, etc., 786 2.5 6.25 4912 0.4912
IV Sal, Mahul, Teak, Asan, etc., 786 2.5 6.25 4912 0.4912
V Sal, Mahul, Teak, Asan, etc., 786 2.5 6.25 4912 0.4912
3930 24560 2.456
Apart from the plantation and aesthetic plantations for fugitive emissions and
noise control, all other massive plantation efforts will be executed with the
assistance and co-operation of the local community.
The following steps should be taken for post plantation care:
• Activation of feeding roots by loosening the soil regularly;

• Incorporation of litter in the soil as manure for healthy growth of the plant;
• Improving aeration & water infiltration;
• Clearing of weeds;
• Supporting of saplings;
• Formation of soil mulch;
• Protection from browsing animals & trespassers by providing fencing;
• Fertilizer application, if necessary; and
• Regular watering.

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5.7.2.1 Plantation Species
The plantation species have been suggested considered based on the following:
∗ Adapted to the Geo-climatic conditions of the area;

∗ Mix of round, spreading, oblong and conical canopies;
∗ Different heights ranging from 4 m to 20 m; and
∗ Preferably evergreen trees.
Plantation in areas with good soil cover especially for plantation around the mine,
initially should be started by direct seeding synchronous with the onset of rains.
This involves preparation of local site with regard to water harvesting, soil and
water conservation measures, strip cultivation and weeding. It also gives the
initial advantage of time saving by eliminating nursery, transport and planting. It
also has the advantage of improving the form of the tree and its rooting pattern.
Otherwise, the plantation would have been generally done using saplings grown
in the nurseries. The different species that have history of good survival and
growth under similar site conditions are given in Table-5.9.
TABLE-5.9
SPECIES FOR PLANTATION
Sr. Tree Species Utility Other

No. Remarks
1 Acacia nilotica Fuel, timber, fodder DS
2 Albizzia procera Fodder, fuel DR, HGR
3 Bauhinia variegate Fodder, fuel DR, HGR
4 Albizia lebeck Fuel, fuel DR,HGR
4 Sesbania suevalensis Fuel, timber DR,HGR
5 Cassia fistula Fuel, timber DS, HGR
6 Dalbergia sisoo Timber, fuel HGR
7 Erythrina indica Fodder HGR
8 Ficus bengalensis Fodder HGR
9 Ficus religiosa Fodder HGR
10 Grewia sp. Fodder HGR
11 Leuceana leucocephala Fodder, fuel HGR
12 Morus indica/alba Timber, fodder DR
14 Syzygium cuminii Timber, fuel
15 Tamarindus indica Fodder, fuel, timber DR
16 Terminelia tomentosa Fuel, timber HGR
17 Zizyphus sp. Fodder, fuel DS, DR,HGR
18 Azadirachta indica Timber, fodder DS,DR,HGR
19 Delonix regia Timber, fodder DS,DR,HGR
DS : Direct Seeding Possible DR : Drought Resistant
HGR : High Growth Rate
• Plantation for Arresting Dust
Trees, particularly having compact branching, closely arranged leaves, broad

leaves of simple elliptical and hairy structure, shiny or waxy leaves and hairy
twigs are efficient filters for dust. The leaf surface is 10-20 times greater than the
earth surface occupied by the plants. It is known that particles up to 80-milli

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micron may stick to vertical surfaces. It is found that 8-m wide plantation can
reduce the dust fall by 2-3 times. The following species are suggested to arrest
the dust pollution:
Alstonia scholaris
Cassia fistula
Bauhinia purpurea
Cassia siamea
Peltoferrum ferrugineum
Polyalthia longifolia
Ficus religiosa
Butea monosperma
Tamarindus indica
Melia azadirachta
Terminalia tomentosa
• Comparative Chart for Dust Collection of Different Species
The following Table-5.10 indicates the list of species indicating the dust
arresting capacity of their leaf surface area.
TABLE-5.10
COMPARISON OF DUST COLLECTION CAPACITIES OF VARIOUS SPECIES
Name of the Trees Dust Collected gram/m2 of Leaf Surface

Tectona grandis 5.35
Shorea robusta 4.50
Terminalia arjuna 4.49
Bauhinia purpurea 3.90
Butea monosperma 3.05
Cassia fistula 2.24
Tamarindus indica 2.08
Ficus religiosa 1.45
• Plantation to absorb Gaseous Emissions
It is found that about 500 m2 greenery detoxifies the 70% of the gaseous from
the atmosphere, which acts as a pollutant. The following plants are suggested for
plantation to absorb gaseous in the air:
Alstonia scholaris
Lagerstroemia flosregineae
Mimusops elangi
Albizia lebbeck
Ficus religiosa
Poloyalthia longifolia
Terminalia arjuna
Melia azedarach

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• Plantation to Reduce Noise Pollution
Trees having thick and fleshy leaves with petioles flexible and capacity to
withstand vibration are suitable. Heavier branches and trunk of the trees also
deflect or refract the sound waves. The density, height and width are critical
factors in designing an adequate noise screen plantation. Combination of trees
and shrubs together with suitable landforms and design appears to be the best
system for combating noise pollution. The following species are suggested to
reduce noise pollution:
Alstonia scholaris
Azadirachta indica
Melia azedarach
Butea monosperma
Grevillea pteridifolia
Grevillea robusta
Tamarindus indica
Terminalia arjuna
• Plantation for Haul Roads
Alstonia scholaris
Lagerstroemia flosreginae
Mimusops elangi
Cassia fistula
Bauhinia purpurea
Grevillea pteridifolia
Pongamia pinnata
Polyalthia longifolia
Peltoferrum ferrugineum
Cassia siamea
Melia azedarach
Delonix regia
Anthocephalus cadamba
Michelia champaca
Cassia siamea
5.8 Measures to Improve Socio-Economic Conditions of Local Population
The project activities of NINL iron ore mining shall cause displacement of human
settlements. Compensation in terms of money towards their land and standing
trees as fixed by the state government shall be paid to them. Able and Eligible
members of their family will be employed by the projects. Besides this, due to
increased demand for vegetables, poultry and other day to day items created
increased job oriented earning. Educational, training and employment in the
semi-skilled activities, afforestation programmes opened up new avenues in the
life local population in terms of living and entering into main stream of
civilization. Further, advanced medical facilities and other welfare measures
introduced by the projects assured a better standard of living. The above

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activities helps in speedy developmental works of the state government in

opening schools, medical centers, marketing facilities, forest and nurseries etc.
As a result of the facilities, the standard of living will go up and a significant

transformation will take place from their original habit of bartering their produce
for other day to day needs with no provision for saving, to a regular working for
earning and to save money for future requirements. The tribals will be exposed to
better methods of cultivation, irrigation and use of measures for better yield.
5.8.1 Employment To Local People
Local people will be benefited through employment under semi skilled and
unskilled categories. The project will also provid employment of those people who
were displaced due to acquisition of their land for construction of check dams.
5.9 Environment Management System
5.9.1 Introduction
The earlier sections identified measures for environmental protection especially

for providing the necessary pollution control to comply with the standards
stipulating the limits for emitting pollutants in air, water or on land so that the
assimilative capacity is not exceeded.
Environmental policy at mines level is yet to be defined formally. Standards are

stipulated by various regulatory agencies to limit the emission of pollutants in air
and water. Similarly, a mandatory practice is recommended for preparing an
Environment Statement each year in order to encourage the mines to allow
efficient use of resources in their production processes and reduce the quantities
of waste per unit of product. This in itself is not sufficient since this does not
provide an assurance that its environmental performance not only meets, will
continue to meet, legislative and policy requirements.
5.9.2 Formation of an Environmental Management System
The environmental management system to be formed by mine will enable it to

maximize its beneficial effects and minimize its adverse effects with emphasis on
prevention. It should:
• Identify and evaluate the environmental effects arising from the activities,
products and services to determine those of significance;
• Identify and evaluate the environmental effects arising from incidents,
accidents and potential emergency situations:
• Identify the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements:
• Enable priorities to be identified and pertinent environmental objectives and
targets to be set:
• Facilitate planning, control, monitoring, auditing and review activities to
ensure that the policy is complied with; and
• Allow periodic evaluation to suit changing circumstances so that it remains
relevant.

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5.9.3 Implementation of an Environmental Management System
• Commitment
It is essential that the top management of the mines is committed to

development of its activities in an environmentally sound manner and supports all
efforts in achieving this objective.
Experience has shown that all attempts to change the processes and production
methods which reduce/ prevent wastes and inefficient use of resources ultimately
result not only in environmentally sound practices but also better business
returns.
• Preparatory Environmental Review
A mining industry with no formal environmental management system first

establish its current position with regards to environment through a preparatory
environmental review. This should cover four areas:
∗ Legislative and regulatory requirements;

∗ Evaluation and registration of significant parameters and their environmental
impacts:
∗ Review of existing environmental management practices and procedures, and
∗ Assessment of feedback from investigation of previous environmental
incidents and non-compliance with legislation, regulations or existing policies
and procedures.
The resulting report should address:
∗ The nature and extent of problems and deficiencies;

∗ The priorities to be accorded to rectify them, and
∗ An improvement program designed to ensure that the personnel and material
resources required are identified and made available.
• Environmental Policy
The mine management shall actively initiate, develop and support the
environmental policy, which is relevant to its activities, products and services and
their environmental effects. Broadly this shall:
∗ Be consistent with the occupational health and safety policy and other policies
(such as quality policy);
∗ Indicate which of the industrial activities are covered by the environmental
management system;
∗ Be communicated and implemented at all levels of the project; and
∗ Be available publicly.
• Organization and Personnel
To facilitate the implementation of the EMS, one of the most important aspects
related to the organization and personnel. The related issues are:
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∗ Define and document the responsibility, authority and interrelations of key

personnel involved in the implementation of the environmental policy,
objectives and environmental management system;
∗ Identify the in-house verification requirements and procedures including
resources and personnel;
∗ Appoint a Management Representative (MR);
∗ Communicate to employees at all levels the importance of compliance with
the environmental policy, their role and responsibilities in achieving
compliance, the potential consequences of departures from the specified
procedures, and identify and provide appropriate training; and
∗ Establish and maintain procedures to ensure that contractors are made aware
of the environmental management system requirements and provisions.
• Environmental Effects
The mine management should establish and maintain procedures for:
∗ Receiving, documenting and responding to internal as well as external

communications concerning environmental aspects and management;
∗ Identifying, examining and evaluating the environmental effects of its
activities under normal and abnormal/emergency situations (including risk
assessment) and compiling significant effects in a register; and
∗ Recording all legislative, regulatory and other policy requirements and codes
in a register.
• Environmental Objectives and Targets
The objectives should be set with a view to realizing gradual and steady
improvements in environmental performance through application of best available
and economically viable technology.
The areas targeted for improvement should be those where improvements are
most necessary to reduce risks (to environmental and industry) and liabilities.
These should be identified through cost-benefit analysis wherever practicable and
should be quantitative and achievable.
• Environmental Management Programme
The establishment of an environmental management programme is the key to

compliance with the industry’s environmental policy and achievement of the
environmental objectives and targets.
It should designate the responsibility for achieving the targets at each level and
the means thereof. It should deal with the actions required for the consequences
of the mine’s past activities as well as address the life cycle new mine
developments so as to effectively control adverse impacts.

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• Environmental Management Manual and Documentation
The documentation is intended to provide an adequate description of the

environmental management system. The manual is expected to provide a
reference to the implementation and maintenance of the system.
• Operational Control
The management responsibilities should be defined to ensure that the control,

verification, measurement and testing of environment parameters within the
project are adequately coordinated and effectively performed.
The control, verification, measurement and testing should be made through

documented procedures and work instructions defining the manner of conducting
activities, the absence of which can lead to violation of the environment policy.
In the event of non-compliance, procedures for investigation of the causative

mechanism should be established and the factors reported for corrective actions.
• Environment Management Records
The project should establish and maintain a system of records to demonstrate

compliance with the environmental management systems and the extent of
achievement of the environmental objectives and targets. In addition the other
records (legislative, audit and review reports), management records shall address
the following:
∗ Details of failure in compliance and corrective action;

∗ Details of indigents and corrective action;
∗ Details of complaints and follow-up action;
∗ Appropriate contractor and supplier information;
∗ Inspection and maintenance reports;
∗ Product identification and composition data;
∗ Monitoring data; and
∗ Environmental training records.
• Environmental Management Audit
The management audits are to determine whether the activities are conforming
to the environmental management systems and effective in implementing the
environmental policy. They may be internal or external, but carried out
impartially and effectively by a person properly trained for it. Broad knowledge of
the environmental process and expertise in relevant discipline is also required.
Appropriate audit program and protocols shall be established.
• Environmental Statement
As a mandatory requirement under the Environment Protection Rules (1986) as

amended through the Notification issued by the Ministry of Environment and
Forests in April 1993, an Environmental Statement should be prepared annually.

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This shall include the consumption of total resources (raw material and water per
tonne of product), quantity and concentration of pollutants (air and water
discharged, quantity of hazardous and solid waste generation, pollution
abatement measures, conservation of natural resources and cost of production
vis-a vis the investment on pollution abatement.
The intention of this statement is:
∗ To identify the process /production areas where resources can be used more
efficiently through a comparison with the figures of a similar industry (thereby
reducing the consumption per unit of product);
∗ To determine the areas where waste generation can be minimized at source

and through end of pipe treatment (thereby reducing the wastes generated
and discharged per unit of product); and
∗ Initiate a self-correcting /improvement system through an internal analysis to

achieve cost reduction through choice of superior technology and more
efficient practices.
• Environmental Management Reviews
The senior management shall periodically review the Environmental Management

System (EMS) to ensure its suitability and effectiveness. The need for possible
changes in the environmental policy and objectives for continuous improvement
should be ascertained and revisions made accordingly.
EMS based on the above objectives shall be formulated and implemented at the
mine site.
5.10 Occupational Safety and Health
Occupational safety and health is very closely related to productivity and good
employer-employee relationship. The main factors of occupational health in iron
ore mine are fugitive dust and noise. Safety of employee during blasting
operation and maintenance of mining equipment and handling of explosive
materials are taken care of as per Mine Regulations 1961. To avoid any adverse
affects on the health of workers due to dust, heat, noise and vibration sufficient
measures have been provided in the mining project. These include:
∗ Effective dusting system in the crusher house;

∗ Provision of wet drilling and drilling with built dust catcher;
∗ Provision of rest shelters for mine workers with amenities like drinking water,
fans, toilets etc.;
∗ Provision of personal protection devices to the workers;
∗ Rotation of workers exposed to noise premises;
∗ Closed control room in crusher house with proper ventilation;
∗ Dust suppression of haul road; and
∗ First-aid facilities in the mining area.

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NINL management shall open a separate occupational health services cell. The
occupational health services shall be fully functional. It shall be managed by a
well qualified doctor and trained doctor of Dy.CMO cadre and assisted by trained
nurses. The health cell should consist of
A computer with Pentium IV processor and printer;

Titamus 2a vision tester for vision examination;
LYNK- Respirable Dust Kit;
ELEKON MICRO Controlled diagnostic Audiometer
PRECISION IMPULSES INTEGRATING SOUND LEVEL METER; and
Area heat stress monitoring
5.11 Training and Human Resources Development
Though emphasis shall be on appointing qualified and experienced personnel in

various disciplines, it is also ensured that they are adequately trained for the jobs
expected of them. For this basic training is given to raw and new appointees,
whereas refresher training is given to others keeping in view provisions of Mines
Vocational Training Rules 1966.
Personnel who have to operate and/or maintain heavy earth moving equipment
shall be trained under the guidance of the manufacturers either at the site or in
the works of the manufacturers.
The training of mine personnel shall be conducted regularly at the operating

mines with respect to environmental protection.
Training and human resource development is not a single time function but a
continuous requirement to up-date and improve the skills of employees. Hence,
in addition to whatever statutory training is required, the company looks forward
to continue the process by way of participative training of the personnel in
various courses, workshops, seminars training courses organized by
manufacturers/ professional agencies.
5.12 Environmental Monitoring
Environmental monitoring and control forms the primary tool in assessing the
existing quality and to suggest improvement/protection measures, if found
necessary. This monitoring is of regular nature and shall comply with the
conditions of the Environmental Clearance of the Ministry of Environmental and
Forests (MoEF), Government of India. The environmental monitoring shall be
carried out for the following parameters;
• Ambient air monitoring;

• Meteorology;
• Water Quality and Flow monitoring;
• Noise/vibration studies; and
• Soil testing.

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A recognized environmental laboratories has to be contracted for carrying out the

above monitoring work on seasonal basis. The overall schedule of environmental
quality data generation is given in Table-5.11.
TABLE-5.11
SCHEDULE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DATA GENERATION
Parameter Season
Winter Summer Monsoon Post monsoon
Meteorology * * * *
Ambient Air Quality and Dustfall * * * *
Water Quality * * * *
Water Flow Measurement * * * *
Noise levels * * - *
Soil Quality - * - *
Ecological Studies * * - -
(Once in 5 years)
Socio-Economic Studies - - - -
(once in 5 years)
* Indicates monitoring
5.12.1 Meteorology and Ambient Air Quality
Work zone ambient air monitoring is carried out on seasonal basis at mine site to
cover the areas of Blasting, Drilling, Loading, Transportation (Haul road)
operations. Dustfall is also measured for one month in every season excluding
the monsoon season. In addition to this, the ambient air quality shall be
monitored at near by villages.
Air Quality comprises of observing the concentrations of SPM (Suspended

Particulate Matter), Respirable Dust Fraction (<10µ size), Sulphur Di-oxide,
Oxides of Nitrogen and CO levels and free dustfall by gravity. The procedure of
sampling and analysis is as per the IS 5182 and its relevant parts, while the
standards for comparison is taken as the limits prescribed by CPCB.
The meteorological parameters should be monitored on hourly basis, which

includes wind speed & direction, dry and wet bulb temperature, humidity, cloud
cover, atmospheric pressure and rainfall.
5.12.2 Water Quality
Surface water, Ground water, Drinking water and treated effluent samples shall
be collected once in a season in and around the mines and shall be analyzed as
per standards such as IS-10500 for ground and drinking water quality and
GSR:422 E for treated water quality. Water quality shall be tested for all the
physical, chemical and the bacteriological parameters. The method of sampling
and analysis are as per the IS 2488 and 3025 respectively.
5.12.3 Water Flow Measurement
The velocity measurement shall be carried out at nearby nallas following the
procedure specified in IS 3918 and 3920 using the current meter while the

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procedure for computing discharges of the open channel is followed as per IS

1192.
5.12.4 Noise Levels and Ground Vibration
Noise measurement of mine equipment shall be done once in a season. In case of

overhauling of major equipment noise measurement shall be taken before and
after overhaul.
The noise levels shall be monitored by standard noise level meter approved by
the CPCB. Various parameters like Leq, percentiles, minimum and maximum
noise levels shall be computed statistically from the raw data. The equivalent
noise levels (Leq) of the ambient atmosphere shall be compared to the standards
as per Schedule-III of Environment Protection Rules, 1996 while the work zone
equivalent noise levels are compared to DGMS circulars for safe exposure limits
and the Threshold limit values.
The ground vibration studies shall be conducted once in a year by reputed agency
and the peak particle velocity shall be measured and measures to contain the
ground vibration due to blasting are followed.
5.12.5 Soil Quality
Soil quality monitoring shall be done basically for finding out the nutrient
potential of the soil for re-vegetation. All the parameters are analysed/calculated
as per the standard methods of ICAR (Indian Council for Agriculture Research)
and the requirement of amendments is assessed following the ICAR limits for low,
medium and high nutrient indices. Soil samples shall be collected and tested
before plantation/vegetation of the area.
5.12.6 Ecological Studies
Once in every 5 years detailed ecological survey shall be conducted to assess the
status of the afforestation and the existing species of flora and fauna, their
phyto-sociological attributes and diversity. The adverse impacts of mining and its
allied activities, if any, can be found out by comparison of data.
5.12.7 Socio-Economic Studies
Detailed socio-economic survey shall be done once in 5 years to find out the
variation in demographic details, the impact of the industry on the existing
inhabitants and the productivity of the area. This serves as a good tool for
assessing the impact of the industry in the social up liftment of the area.
5.13 Environmental Management Cell
Apart from having an EMP, it is also necessary to have a permanent

organizational set up charged with the task of ensuring its effective
implementation and to co-ordinate the activities concerned with the management
and implementation of the environmental control measures.

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• Organization
The mines will be under the control of General Manager (mines) assisted by a
manager (Production) and manager (Services). Under the supervision of above a
qualified Environmental Engineer/ Environmental Scientist will be responsible for
implementation and monitoring the environment attributes.
The above personnel will
Provide overall co-ordination of environmental activities at project sites;
Undertake medium term environmental planning in accordance with long term

programme made at corporate level;
Develop good liaison with State Government agencies such as Pollution

Control Board, Forest and Revenue Departments, and Regional office of MoEF
and submit periodical reports as may be prescribed in compliance with
conditions stipulated by them;
Supervise the environmental monitoring studies viz. work zone air emissions,
ambient air quality, water and effluent quality, noise level, vibration studies
etc. conducted by various contract agencies.
Undertake environmental awareness and other training programmes at the

project. Monitoring contractor’s activity regarding impacts on environment
such as land, water quality etc. and impact on local population by their work
force; and
Planning, managing and controlling community relation and introducing

community participation process and developing and maintaining credibility of
the organization and reducing the level of misconception and misinformation
about the project on environmental issues.
Adequate funds shall be provided for all the environmental works at the projects
every year and are included under the following heads.
i) Capital budget covers all the prior anticipated Environment Protection

measures like regular monitoring, special studies as and when required,
construction of pollution control structures like check dam, training
programmes for internal development of resources and technology up
gradation, procurement of essential monitoring kits, documentation charges
needed for preparation of reports, etc.
ii) Revenue budget maintained by the projects cover all the environmental.
Improvement works like afforestation, biological reclamation, development of
parks and picnic spots, de-silting of Nalas and its disposal transportation of
material, construction of pollution control structure like check dams,
construction of special features like diversion of Nalas, reducing visual
intrusions, maintenance of all pollution control structures, etc.
The projected cost expenditure towards the environment management in next 5

year period is given in Table-5.12.

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TABLE-5.12
EXPENDITURE TOWARDS ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
Year Expenditure (in Lakhs)

I 5.0
II 5.0
III 5.0
IV 5.0
V 5.0
Total 25.0
Source: NINL

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Public Hearing Details
6.0 PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS
Application for prior environmental clearance in respect of the proposed mining

project was submitted to the MoEF in the month of May 2010 for determination of
Terms of Reference (TOR) for the preparation of EIA/EMP Report. TOR has been
received from MoEF, vide its letter no:J-11015/55/2010-IA.II(M), dated 22nd June
2010. The details of TOR and its compliance are furnished in Annexure-III.
In order to comply item no. 34 of TOR conditions, Public Hearing was conducted
on 08.06.2011 for Sundargarh district & on 03.05.2012 for Keonjhar district
successfully. The proceedings of both the Public hearings have been forwarded to
MoEF vide letter no 11867/IND-II-PH-512 dtd.19.07.2011 and 10487/IND-II-PH-
513 dtd.23.05.2012 of Member Secretary, OSPCB, BBSR (Enclosed as Annexure
–XV).
The project is situated in a remote place bordering both Sundargarh & Keonjhar
districts and the people residing in neighbouring villages are mostly poor
belonging to tribal category. For them the facilities e.g. employment, transport &
communication, medical, drinking water & educational facilities are not available.
Hence the villagers welcomed this project to commence production as soon as
possible in order to avail above facilities.
NINL Management also committed to take up above CSR activities however

below mentioned initiatives are already undertaken in the nearby villages so far.
1. Free medical checkup camps – 26 nos.

2. Aid to village schools – 8 village schools @ Rs.2000/- per school per month
3. Provision of solar light – 40 nos.
4. Provision of study materials – 400 school bags with study materials
5. Provision of mosquito nets – 300 nos.
6. Provision of deep bore well & water lorry – 5 bore wells drilled & water is
being supplied through lorry in remote villages
7. Aid to village clubs during local festivals
8. Road repairing etc.
Complete details of CSR activities taken up & proposed activities along with
budget allocation are provided in Chapter-8.

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Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan
7.0 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN
7.1 Introduction
The complete mining operation shall be carried out under the management
control and direction of a qualified mine manager holding a First Class Manager’s
Certificate of competency to manage a metalliferous mine granted by the
Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), Dhanbad. The DGMS have been
issuing a number of standing orders, model standing orders and circulars to be
followed by the mine management in case of disaster, if any. Moreover, mining
staff shall be sent to refresher courses from time to time to keep them alert.
However, following natural/industrial hazards may occur during normal
operations.
• Accident due to explosives;
• Accident due to heavy mining equipment; and
• Sabotage in case of magazine.
In order to take care of above hazard/disasters the following control measures

shall be adopted:
• All safety precautions and provisions of Metalliferous Mine Regulation, 1961

shall be strictly followed during all mining operations;
• Entry of unauthorized persons into mine and plant areas shall be prohibited;
• Provision of fire fighting and first-aid provisions in the mines office complex
and mining area;
• Provisions of all the safety appliances such as safety boot, helmets, goggles
ear plugs etc. shall be made available to the employees and regular check for
their use;
• Training and refresher courses for all the employees working in hazardous
premises;
• Working of mine, as per approved plans and regularly updating the mine
plans;
• Cleaning of mine faces shall be regularly done;
• Handling of explosives, charging and blasting shall be carried out by

competent persons only;
• Provision of magazine at a safe place with fencing and necessary security

arrangement;
• Regular maintenance and testing of all mining equipment as per

manufacturer’s guidelines;
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• Suppression of dust on the haulage roads;
• Adequate safety equipment shall be provided at explosive magazine; and
• Increasing the awareness of safety and disaster through competitions, posters

and other similar drives and celebrating annual safety week.
For any type of above disasters, a rescue team shall be formed by training the
mining staff with specialized training.
7.2 Identification of Hazards and Risk Assessment
There are various factors, which can cause disaster in the mines. These hazards
are as follows:
• Blasting;
• Waste Rock Dumps;
• Heavy Machinery; and ore dressing plant
• Explosives storage; and
• Fuel Storage
The mining activity has several disaster prone areas. The identification of various
hazards in open cast mining is depicted in Figure-7.1.
7.2.1 Blasting
Most of the accidents from blasting occur due to the projectiles, as they may
some times go even beyond the danger zone, mainly due to overcharging of the
shot holes as a result of certain special features of the local ground. Flying rocks
are encountered during initial and final blasting operations. Vibrations also lead to
displacement of adjoining areas. Dust and noise are also problems commonly
encountered during blasting operations.
7.2.2 Waste Rock Dumps
The waste rock dumps may cause landslides. High rock dumps created at the
quarry edge may cause sliding of the dump or may cause failure of the pit slope
due to excessive loading, thereby causing loss of life and property. Siltation of
surface water may also cause run-off from waste rock dumps.
7.2.3 Heavy Machinery
Most of the accidents during transport of dumpers, trucks, poclains, ripper dozers
and other heavy vehicles are often attributable to mechanical failures and human
errors.
7.2.4 Storage of Explosives
The explosive are planned to store a 4 Ton capacity magazine. In the proposed
mining area, the blasting operations will be carried out once or twice in a week.
The main hazard associated with the storage, transport and handling of
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explosives is fire and explosion. The Rules as per the Indian Explosive Act 1884
and Rules 2008 shall be followed strictly for handling of explosives.
The storage, transportation and use of explosives shall be carried out with
complete safety, in accordance with rules and regulations. The magazines shall be
kept guarded round the clock by security personnel. The entire magazine area
shall be fenced by high chain link with barbed wire at top. Security watchtower
and morchas will be provided for surveillance of the area around magazines. The
storage and maintaining of stock records for all the magazines shall be done by
an authorized magazine in-charge under the guidance of Blasting engineer. The
magazines will be kept under lock and key and are guarded by Security
personnel.
Suitable explosive vans duly licensed by the controller of explosives will be

utilized for daily transportation of explosives between magazine and blasting site
both for bringing and returning the explosives. Necessary foolproof arrangements
will be made for transportation/bringing of detonators in separate vehicles to the
blasting site. It will be ensured that high explosives and detonators/detonating
fuse will not be transported in the same compartment of explosive van in order to
avoid any possible accidents.
During monsoon season and cloudy weather, no charging of explosives in the

field will be carried out. Necessary precautions such as keeping the detonating
fuse properly covered with drill cuttings/stemming material will be taken during
onset of rains/stormy weather in order to prevent any possible premature firing
due to lighting.
• Type of Explosives
Types of explosives proposed to be used in mines at the proposed iron ore mines
are given below and the same will be utilized for the proposed mines;
1. Nitroglycerin based gelatinous explosive; and

2. Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO).
The above explosives will be kept separately.
Storage of Explosives
The explosives will be stored in a licensed project magazines 4 T capacity

magazine, which strictly conform to the specifications laid down in Indian
Explosives Act and Rules made there under. Transportation of the explosives from
the magazines to the site of use shall be done prior to the actual charging
operation in approved licensed explosive vans.

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OPEN CAST MINE
DRILLING AND WASTE ROCK ORE EXPLOITATION TRANSPORTATION ORE CRUSHING LOADING
BLASTING REMOVAL AND SCREENING OF ORE OF ORE TO PLANT PLANT
DUMPING PLANT CRUSHING PLANT
ECOLOGICAL DUST NOISE

RISK
(LAND, AIR,
WATER)
FIGURE-7.1
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS IN OPEN CAST MINES
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7.3 Safety Measures at the Deposit
The NINL should ensure implementation of all the possible safety measures in the
course of its endeavour to mine iron ore from the mine face. All the efforts should
be made towards enhancement of safety pays rich dividends in terms of higher
productivity and reduction of losses.
7.3.1 Mine Layout
To overcome the problem due to complex geological structure of the deposit and
to ensure safe and stable working benches, following measures shall be taken.
• The deposit shall be opened up from the top of the hill, to enable slicing
method of open cast working pattern to be followed. This ensures that there
are no left over benches above the working benches, which can cause
unstable workings;
• The benches shall be kept sufficiently wide for greater stability as well as for
easy movement of the Heavy Earth Moving Machinery; and
• The height of the benches shall be kept commensurate with the digging height
of the excavators.
7.3.2 Blasting
To ensure safe blasting the following shall be adopted.
• The use of Non Electric System of Initiation of the Blast Holes by using Excel
detonators and connectors. It ensures bottom hole initiation of the explosive
charge, thereby reducing the ground vibration and fly rock problem;
• Use of ground vibration and air blast monitoring instruments to monitor the
blasts. The instrument reveals efficiency of the blasting activity;
• Complete evacuation of the area falling within 300 m of the blast site by
sounding siren and by sending guards to avoid any exposure of the human
beings and other animals to the danger associated with blasting;
• All the blasts shall be carefully planned and executed by experienced blasters
under proper supervision of qualified and experienced mining engineers to
ensure effective utilization of the explosive material towards breaking of the
rock;
• The explosive material shall be stored properly in an approved magazine, and

shall be guarded by security personnel round the clock; and
• No secondary blasting is envisaged. All the big boulders shall be broken using
a Hydraulic Rock Breaker, thereby eliminating the risk of flying fragments
associated with secondary blasting.

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7.3.3 Ripping and Dozing
The Dozers shall be utilized especially to excavate mineral from the areas having
close proximity to structures, likely to be affected by blasting. This machine
completely minimizes the blasting activity, thereby ensuring safety at the critical
locations.
7.3.4 Transport of Mineral
To ensure safe working of the rear dump trucks, which transport the mineral from
the quarry to the crusher, following measures shall be taken:
• The haul roads shall be kept sufficiently wide to ensure free and easy
movement;
• The curves on the roads shall be given proper super elevation;
• Drains along the roads shall be designed to carry away rainwater without
causing damage to the road;
• The valley side of the road shall be clearly demarcated either by erecting
stone walls or by fixation of drums; and
• Proper illumination of the roads shall be done to facilitate work in the night
hours.
7.4 Identification of Major Hazardous Units
7.4.1 Classification of Major Hazardous Substance
Hazardous substances may be classified into three main classes: Flammable

substances, Unstable substances and Toxic substances. The ratings for a large
number of chemicals based on flammability, reactivity and toxicity have been given
in NFPA Codes 49 and 345 M. The details of the fuel storages in the proposed mine
is given in Table-7.1. Hazardous characteristics of the major flammable materials
and chemicals that are employed in different processes are listed in Table-7.2.
TABLE-7.1
CATEGORYWISE SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED STORAGE TANKS
Sr. Product No. of Classification Design Capacity

No Tanks (KL)
1 HSD 1 B 20
A: Dangerous Petroleum B: Non- Dangerous Petroleum C: Heavy Petroleum

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TABLE-7.2
PROPERTIES OF FUELS/CHEMICALS USED AT MINES
Chemical Codes/Label TLV FBP MP FP UEL LEL

°C %
HSD Flammable 5 mg/m3 369 -- 32 7.5 0.6
liquid
TLV : Threshold Limit Value FBP : Final Boiling Point

MP : Melting Point FP : Flash Point
UEL : Upper Explosive Limit LEL : Lower Explosive Limit
7.4.2 Identification of Major Hazard Installations Based on GOI Rules, 1989 (amended in
2000)
Following accidents in the chemical industry in India over a few decades, a specific
legislation covering major hazard activities has been enforced by Govt. of India in
1989 in conjunction with Environment Protection Act, 1986. This is referred here as
GOI rules 1989 (amended in 2000). For the purpose of identifying major hazard
installations the rules employ certain criteria based on toxic, flammable and
explosive properties of chemicals.
A systematic analysis of the fuels and their quantities of storage has been carried
out, to determine threshold quantities as notified by GOI Rules and the applicable
rules are identified. The results are summarized in Table-7.3.
TABLE-7.3
APPLICABILITY OF GOI RULES TO FUEL/CHEMICAL STORAGE
Sr. Chemical/ Listed in Total Quantity Threshold Quantity (T)

No. Fuel Schedule KL for Application of
Rules
5,7-9,13-15 10-12
1 HSD 3(1) 1 X 20 25 MT 200 MT
7.4.3 Fire Explosion and Toxicity Index (FE&TI) Approach
Fire, Explosion and Toxicity Indexing (FE & TI) is a rapid ranking method for
identifying the degree of hazard. The application of FE&TI would help to make a
quick assessment of the nature and quantification of the hazard in these areas.
However, this does not provide precise information. Respective Material Factor (MF),
General Hazard Factors (GHF), Special Process Hazard Factors (SPH) are computed
using standard procedure of awarding penalties based on storage handling and
reaction parameters. For each separate process, which contains flammable or toxic
substances, a fire and explosion index F and/or a toxicity index T may be
determined in a manner derived from the method for determining a fire and
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7.4.3.1 FE and TI Methodology
Dow's Fire and Explosion Index (F and E) is a product of material factor (MF) and
hazard factor (F3) while MF represents the flammability and reactivity of the
substances, the hazard factor (F3), is itself a product of general process hazards
(GPH) and special process hazards (SPH). An accurate plot plan of the Mine, a
process flow sheet and Fire and Explosion Index and Hazard Classification Guide
published by Dow Chemical Company are required to estimate the FE & TI of any
process or a storage unit.
7.4.3.2 Computations and Evaluation of Fire and Explosion Index
The Fire and Explosion Index (F&EI) is calculated from -
F & EI = MF × (GPH ) × ( SPH )
The degree of hazard potential is identified based on the numerical value of F&EI as
per the criteria given below:
F&EI Range Degree of Hazard

0-60 Light
61-96 Moderate
97-127 Intermediate
128-158 Heavy
159-up Severe
7.4.3.3 Toxicity Index (TI)
The toxicity index is primarily based on the index figures for health hazards
established by the NFPA in codes NFPA 704, NFPA 49 and NFPA 345 m.
7.4.3.4 Classification of Hazard Categories
By comparing the indices F&EI and TI, the unit in question is classified into one of
the following three categories established for the purpose are presented in Table-
7.4.
TABLE-7.4
FIRE EXPLOSION AND TOXICITY INDEX
Category Fire and Explosion Index Toxicity Index (TI)

(F&EI)
I F&EI < 65 TI < 6
II 65 < or = F&EI < 95 6 < or = TI < 10
III F&EI > or = 95 TI > or = 10
Certain basic minimum preventive and protective measures are recommended for
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7.4.3.5 Results of FE and TI for Storage/Process Units
Based on the GOI Rules, the hazardous fuels used in the proposed mine capacity
expansion project were identified. Fire and Explosion are the likely hazards, which
may occur due to the fuel storages. Hence, Fire and Explosion index has been
calculated for storage in mine. Detailed estimates of FE&TI are given in Table-7.5.
TABLE-7.5
FIRE EXPLOSION AND TOXICITY INDEX FOR STORAGE FACILITIES
Sr. Chemical Total Quantity F&EI Category TI Category

No.
1 HSD 1 X 20 KL 0.1 Light - -
7.5 Hazard Assessment and Evaluation
7.5.1 Introduction
Preliminary hazards analysis is based on the philosophy "PREVENTION IS BETTER

THAN CURE". How safe are the operations? Safety is relative and implies freedom
from danger or injury. But there is always some element of danger or risk in
anything we do or build. When a chemical process facility is considered safe? This
calls for identification of hazards, quantification of risk and further suggest hazard
mitigating measures, if necessary.
7.5.2 Methodology
An assessment of the conceptual design is conducted for the purpose of identifying

and examining hazards related to feed stock materials, major process components,
utility and support systems, environmental factors, proposed operations, facilities
and safeguards.
7.5.3 Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)
A preliminary hazard analysis is carried out initially to identify the major hazards
associated with storages of the existing mine. This is followed by consequence
analysis to quantify these hazards. Finally the vulnerable zones are plotted for which
risk reducing measures are deduced and implemented.
7.5.3.1 Fuel Storage
A HSD storage tank will be provided at proposed mine site. In case of tank or fuel
released in the dyke area catching fire, a steady state fire will ensure. Failures in
pipeline may occur due to corrosion and mechanical defect. Failure of pipeline due
to external interference is not considered as this area is licensed area and all the
work within this area is closely supervised with trained personnel.

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TABLE-7.6
PRELIMINARY HAZARD ANALYSIS FOR STORAGE AREAS
Blocks/Areas Capacity/Quantity Hazards Identified

HSD Tank Farms 1x20 KL Fire
7.5.4 Maximum Credible Accident Analysis (MCAA)
Hazardous substances may be released as a result of failures or catastrophes,

causing possible damage to the surrounding area. This section deals with the
question of how the consequences of the release of such substances and the
damage to the surrounding area can be determined by means of models. Major
hazards posed by flammable storage can be identified taking recourse to MCA
analysis. MCA analysis encompasses certain techniques to identify the hazards
and calculate the consequent effects in terms of damage distances of heat
radiation, toxic releases, vapor cloud explosion, etc. A host of probable or
potential accidents of the major units in the complex arising due to use, storage
and handling of the hazardous materials are examined to establish their
credibility. Depending upon the effective hazardous attributes and their impact on
the event, the maximum effect on the surrounding environment and the
respective damage caused can be assessed.
The reason and purpose of consequence analysis are many folds like:
• Part of Risk Assessment

• Mine Layout/Code Requirements
• Protection of surroundings
• Protection of the public
• Emergency Planning
• Design Criteria (e.g. loading on Control Room)
The results of consequence analysis are useful for getting information about all
known and unknown effects that are of importance when some failure scenario
occurs in the Mine and also to get information as how to deal with the possible
catastrophic events. It also gives the workers in the Mine and people living in the
vicinity of the area, an understanding of their personal situation.
7.5.4.1 Damage Criteria
The fuel storage and the supply pipelines may lead to fire and explosion hazards.
The damage criteria due to an accidental release of any hydrocarbon arise from fire
and explosion. Contamination of soil or water is not expected as these fuels will
vaporize slowly and would not leave any residue. The vapors of these fuels are not
toxic and hence no effects of toxicity are expected.
• Fire Damage
A flammable liquid in a pool will burn with a large turbulent diffusion flame. This
releases heat based on the heat of combustion and the burning rate of the liquid. A
part of the heat is radiated while the rest is convected away by rising hot air and
combustion products. The radiations can heat the contents of a nearby storage or
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process unit to above its ignition temperature and thus result in a spread of fire. The
radiations can also cause severe burns or fatalities of workers or fire fighters located
within a certain distance. Hence, it will be important to know beforehand the
damage potential of a flammable liquid pool likely to be created due to leakage or
catastrophic failure of a storage or process vessel. This will help to decide the
location of other storage/process vessels, decide the type of protective clothing the
workers/fire fighters need, the duration of time for which they can be in the zone,
the fire extinguishing measures needed and the protection methods needed for the
nearby storage/process vessels. Tables-7.7 and7.8 tabulate the damage effect on
equipment and people due to thermal radiation intensity.
TABLE-7.7
DAMAGE DUE TO INCIDENT RADIATION INTENSITIES
Sr. Incident Type of Damage Intensity

No Radiation
(kW/m2)
Damage to Equipment Damage to People
1 37.5 Damage to process equipment 100% lethality in 1 min. 1%
lethality in 10 sec.
2 25.0 Minimum energy required to ignite wood 50% Lethality in 1 min.
at indefinitely long exposure without a Significant injury in 10 sec.
flame
3 19.0 Maximum thermal radiation intensity --
allowed on thermally unprotected
adjoining equipment
4 12.5 Minimum energy to ignite with a flame; 1% lethality in 1 min.
melts plastic tubing
5 4.5 -- Causes pain if duration is
longer than 20 sec, however
blistering is un-likely (First
degree burns)
6 1.6 -- Causes no discomfort on long
exposures
Source: Techniques for Assessing Industrial Hazards by World Bank.
The effect of incident radiation intensity and exposure time on lethality is given in
Table-7.8.
TABLE-7.8
RADIATION EXPOSURE AND LETHALITY
Radiation Intensity Exposure Time Lethality (%) Degree of Burns

(kW/m2) (seconds)
1.6 -- 0 No Discomfort even after
long exposure
4.5 20 0 1 st
4.5 50 0 1 st
8.0 20 0 1 st
8.0 50 <1 3 rd
8.0 60 <1 3 rd
12.0 20 <1 2 nd
12.0 50 8 3 rd
12.5 -- 1 --
25.0 -- 50 --
37.5 -- 100 --

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7.5.5 Scenarios Considered for MCA Analysis
7.5.5.1 Modeling Scenarios
Based on the storage and consumption of HSD the following failure scenarios in the
mine have been identified for MCA analysis and the scenarios are discussed in
Table-7.9.
TABLE-7.9
SCENARIOS CONSIDERED FOR MCA ANALYSIS (EXISTING)
Fuel/Chemical Total Storage Quantity (KL) Pool Fire

Failure of HSD tank 1 X 20 3
7.5.5.2 Methodology
A perusal of Table-7.9 clearly indicate that the storage is flammable liquids. Fires
could occur due to presence of ignition source at or near the source of spill. Tanks
fires may occur due to the following:
• Ignition if rim seal leak leading to rim seal fire and escalating to full-fledged tank
fire. Lighting is a major source of ignition of tank fires.
• Overflow from tank leading to spillage, vapor cloud formation and its subsequent
ignition, which flashes back to the tank leading to tank fire. The chance of
overflow should be less unless operator has grossly erred in receiving naphtha
into the same tank. Spillage due to overflow may result in a dyke fire if ignition
occurs after sufficiently long period.
• Sinking of floating roof: This may occur due to mechanical defect or due to
accumulation of rainwater in the roof, which is not drained.
For the present study, the scenarios under consideration assume that the peak level
of radiation intensity will not occur suddenly. Based on the past experience, it is
found that 20-30 minutes time will be required before a tank fire grows to full size.
For radiation calculations, pool fire has been considered. From the above
considerations, the criteria of 4.5 kW/m2 have been selected to judge acceptability
of the scenarios. The assumptions for calculations are:
• It is not continuous exposure;
• It is assumed that No fire detection and mitigation measures are initiated
• There is not enough time available for warning the public and initiating
emergency action;
• Secondary fire at public road and building is not likely to happen;
• The effect of smoke on reduction of source radiation intensity has not been
considered; therefore hazard distances calculated tend to be conservative; and

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• Shielding effect of intervening trees or other structures has not been considered.
No lethality is expected from this level of intensity although burn injury takes
place depending on time of exposure.
Based on the above assumptions each storage facility have been assessed with
respect to Pool fires. The following assumptions are made for evaluating the risk on
the Mine and personnel due to the failure scenarios.
7.5.5.3 Details of Models Used for MCA Analysis
• Pool Fire Model
Heat Radiation program RADN has been used to estimate the steady state radiation
effect from various storage of fuel and chemicals at different distances. The model
has been developed by VIMTA based on the equations compiled from literatures by
Prof.J.P.Gupta, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur. The equations
used for computations are described below:
• The Rate of Burning
The main assumptions made in the calculations are:
- Pool area is circular;

- Observer is at ground level;
- Atmospheric absorption of thermal radiation is negligible; and
- Negligible wind in the vicinity of the flame; thus, uniform thermal radiation
field radially and no flame tilt.
The burning velocity of a liquid pool is the rate at which the pool level decreases
with time. The mass burning rate is a related term, being a product of the burning
velocity and the fuel liquid density. Extensive burn rate measurements have shown
a definite relationship between the burning velocity and thermo chemical fuel
properties, such as the ratio of the net heats of combustion and vaporization. The
single most readily available property that best co-relates with these heats is the
normal boiling point. Therefore, a simple expression for the burning velocity was
obtained, covering a wide range of boiling points. It is important to note that the
correlation developed is independent of the pool size, though in practice, it increases
slightly with the pool size. In effect, it is assumed that there is large, turbulent
diffusion flame behaving as an optically thick gray body. This condition is satisfied
for most pool fires exceeding above 10 ft (3 m) in diameter. The equation to
estimate the burning velocity is:
92.6 * e ( −0.0043TB ) * M w * 10 −7
y= (1)
ρ* 6
where;
y = Burning velocity or rate (m/s)
Mw = Molecular weight (kg/kgmol)
r = Liquid specific gravity
TB = Normal boiling point (degrees F).
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• The Pool Size
The diameter of the pool fire depend upon the release mode, release quantity (or
rate) and the burning rate. In addition, if the spill occurs on land, the frictional
resistance offered by the terrain will limit the spreading velocity of liquid. In the
case of Continuous Spill, the liquid spreads and increases the burning area until
the total burning equals the spill rate. This condition of equilibrium is represented by
an equilibrium diameter given by the following equation:
V 1/ 2
Deq = 2 [ ] (2)
πy
where;
Deq = Steady state diameter of the pool for a continuous spill (m)
V = Liquid spill rate (m3/sec)
y = Liquid burning rate (m/s)
Equation-2 assumes that the dominant mode of transfer to the liquid pool comes
from the flame and the burning rate is constant. This is a valid assumption for all
liquid hydrocarbons whose boiling temperatures are above ambient. This is also true
for liquefied hydrocarbon spills on water where heat transfer from water to the pool
is relatively constant. This results in a higher burning rate. The equation, however,
ignores the time dependent heat transfer from substrate such as when spill occurs
on land where heat transfer from the land decreases with time. It is also assumed in
deriving this equation that the mass balance is maintained within the burning pool,
viz: burning rate = spill rate. Hence, the loss of liquid due to percolation through the
soil or dissolution in the water column are not included.
It is important to note that the equilibrium diameter does not represent the
maximum diameter of the pool. The excess volume spilled up to the time to reach
the equilibrium diameter spreads further. The maximum diameter in meters is given
by:
Dmax = 1.254 * D eq (3)
The maximum pool diameter (meters) and the time (seconds) to reach that for an
Instantaneous Release is given by the following expressions:
V2 g 0.5 2 / 11
Dmax = 1.7892{ *[ ] } (4)
y Cd
1 / 11
V 3 C 2 
tmax = 0.5249  d  sec ond (5)
g y
2 7 
 
where;
Cd = Ground friction coefficient, for general use it is 0.5.
V = Volume spilled (m3)
y = Burning velocity (m/s)
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g = Gravitational acceleration, 9.8 m/s2
It should be noted that an instantaneous unconfined pool fire grows in size until a
barrier is reached or until all the fuel is consumed.
• The Emissive Power of the Flame
The emissive power of a large turbulent flame is a function of the black body
emissive power and the flame emissivity. The black body emissive power, in turn,
can be computed using Planck's law of radiation, if the mean radiation flame
temperature is known. For incident flux calculations. However, it is more important
to estimate the effective emissive power of the flame, which accounts for shielding
by surrounding layers of smoke for liquid hydrocarbon fires. Based on observed
values of emissive powers reported in the literature and other available data, the
effective emissive power is correlated to the normal boiling point for selected fuels
by the expressions:
E P = − 0.313TBF + 117 (6)
or
E P = − 0.5634 BC + 106.984 (7)
where;
Ep = Effective emissive power (kW/m2)

TBF = Normal boiling point (°F)
TBC = Normal boiling point (°C)
Materials with boiling point above 30oF typically burn with sooty flames. The
emissive power from the sooty portion, based on limited data, is of the order of 20
kW/m2. An effective sooty flame average emissive power can therefore be
estimated by assigning relative areas of sooty and unshielded flame and calculating
an area based average emissive power.
• The Heat Received at a Particular Location
The incident flux at any given location is given by the equation:
Q i = E P * τ * VF (8)
where;
Qi = Incident flux, kW/m2
t = Transmissivity
VF = Geometric view factor
Transmissivity coefficient, is mainly a function of the path-length (distance from

observer to flame surface), relative humidity and flame temperature. For the
calculation, it is set equal to 1 (more conservative) and the attenuation of thermal
flux due to atmospheric absorption is not taken into account. This assumption
provides a conservative hazard estimate, since the presence of water and carbon
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dioxide tends to reduce the incident flux at any given location. The view factor
defines the fraction of flame that is seen by a given observer. This geometric term
has been calculated as a function of distance from the center for an upright flame
approximated by a cylinder. It has also been assumed that the optimum orientation
between the observer and the flame that yields a maximum view factor prevails.
The resulting equation is as follows:
1.757
R 
VF = 1.143  P  (9)
 X 
where,
X = Distance from flame center (m)

Rp = Pool radius (m)
Equation-8 for incident flux can be written as:
1.757
R 
VF = 1.143 E P  P  (10)
 X 
This gives the radiant flux intensity at any given distance 'X' measured from the
center of the pool. It can be used to calculate the water sprinkler load on the nearby
units so as to remove the heat flux received and keep the contents cool.
The equation 10 can be rewritten to determine the distance (or radius) 'X" for a
specified 'Qi':
1 / 1.757
1.143 E P 
X =  RP (11)
 Qi 
0.57
E 
X = 1.079  P  RP (12)
 Qi 
This can be used to determine the distance between two storage/process units so
that the flux from a fire in one would be less than a specified value of 'Qi', which
could set the second fire.
7.5.5.4 Properties of Fuels Considered for Modeling Scenarios (Pool fire)
The chemical data for various fuels used for modeling is tabulated in Table-7.10
and are complied from various literature.

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TABLE-7.10
PROPERTIES OF FUELS CONSIDERED FOR MODELING
Fuel Molecular Weight Boiling Point Density

o
kg/kg.mol C kg/m3
HSD 114.24 369.0 840.0
7.5.6 Model Computations
7.5.6.1 Results and Discussion - Pool Fire

The results of MCA analysis are tabulated indicating the distances for various
damages identified by the damage criteria. Calculations are done for radiation
intensities levels of 37.5, 25, 19, 12.5, 4.5 and 1.6 kW/m2, which are presented in
Table-7.11 for different scenarios. The distances computed for various scenarios
are given in meters and are from the edge of the pool fire.
TABLE-7.11
OCCURRENCE OF VARIOUS RADIATION INTENSITIES- POOL FIRE
Quantity Radiation Intensities (kW/m2)/Distances (m)

Radiation
KL 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 4.5 1.6
Instantaneous Spill
Failure of HSD tank 1x20 2.9 3.6 4.2 5.4 9.6 17.4
7.5.6.2 Conclusions on Pool Fire
A review of modeling results clearly indicates that the maximum damage and
fatality would be occur at <10 m distance. The radiation intensities would envelop
the storage tank and will be confined in and around the storage area.
The radiation intensities of 37.5 kW/m2 and 25.0 kW/m2 represents 100% and 50%
lethality on people and complete damage to the process equipment and minimum
energy required to ignite wood (without a flame) and melting of plastic. The
equipment and the personal falling within the distance computed for 37.5 kW/m2
would be damaged and 100% fatality is likely to occur, which in-turn depends on
the number of people working within this vulnerable distance at that particular
time.
• A perusal of modeling results tabulated in Table-7.11 indicate that the

radiation intensity of 37.5 kW/m2 is likely to occur within a distance (range) of
2.9 m. About 100% lethality and complete damage to the equipment is likely to
occur within these distances.
• Similarly, the distances computed for radiation intensity of 25.0 kW/m2 fall in
range of 3.6 m. About 50% lethality and partial damage depending on the type
of equipment is likely to occur within these distances.
The radiation intensity of 12.5 kW/m2 represents 1% lethality on people and

minimum energy required to ignite wood (with a flame) and melting of plastic. The
equipment and the personal falling within the distance computed for 12.5 kW/m2
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would be partially damaged and 1% lethality is likely to occur, which in-turn

depends on the number of people working within this vulnerable distance at that
particular time.

radiation intensity of 12.5 kW/m2 is likely to occur within a distance of 5.4 in
mine. About 1% lethality and partial damage depending on the type of
equipment is likely to occur within these distances.
Similarly, the radiation intensity of 4.5 kW/m2 represents first degree burns on
people and has no effect on the equipment. The equipment and the personal falling
within the distance computed for 4.5 kW/m2 would experience first degree burns,
and in-turn depends on the number of people working within this vulnerable
distance at that particular time.
radiation intensity of 4.5 kW/m2 is likely to occur within a distance of 9.6 m.
First degree burns are likely to occur within this distance.
As the storage tank would be provided with dyke, the fire would be confined within
the dyke wall. The frequency of such a bund fire, taking place is very low and is of
the order of 1 in 2000 to 4000 years for one tank rupture. It may be noted that the
occurrence of pool fire is rather rare but such data/discussions are useful for
emergency planning. There will be adequate time to evoke emergency planning
and evacuate people by the time a small fire in tank area can grow into a full
fledge bund fire.
7.5.6.3 Effect of Thermal Radiation on Population
A perusal of Table-7.11 presented in above section indicates that 1.6 kW/m2

represents the safe radiation intensity for human population even for long
exposures.
A perusal of the above Table-7.11 reveals that in case of pool fire of HSD tank the
safe distance i.e. distance of occurrence of 1.6 kW/m2 is observed to be 17.4 m.
This indicates the population of the nearest settlement (mine office) will not be
affected.
7.5.6.4 Other Features
Automatic Fire Fighting Systems shall be provided for the critical equipment like
Excavators, Loaders etc. All the Heavy Earth Moving Equipment shall be
maintained in the efficient working order by a team of well experienced and
qualified personnel at the mine site. Personal checking of the following features
shall be done on daily basis.
• Brakes;
• Horns and auto reverse horns; and
• Lights.
All the staff shall be provided with essential personal protective equipment like
safety shoes, Helmets, Hand Gloves, Goggles, Apron, Guards, Ear muffs etc.
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Regular training shall be imparted to the related staff of the mines for safe and
proper operation and maintenance of the machines.
7.6 Emergency Measures
The following emergency measures are proposed to be taken up in case of

emergency like fire and accidents in the proposed mine site.
7.6.1 Standing Consultative Committee
This committee shall be formed with the following members.
1. Head of the Project

2. DGM (P)
3. Geology / Quality control Officer
4. Sr. Manager (T&S)
5. DMS Chaibasa
6. Head Security
7. DGM (M&S)
8. DGM (Plant)
9. Head Electrical
10. Head Civil
11. Head Mining
This committee will meet in the case of severe emergency, advise, and help the
project officer to deal with the situation.
7.6.2 Active Committee
This committee shall consist of following officers of the mine.
1. Mines Manager
2. Safety Officer
3. Head Security
4. Dy G.M (M&S)
5. DGM (Plant)
6. Sr. Manager
7. Head Electrical Plant
8. Head Mining
9. Head Civil
10. OHS Medical Officer
11. Manager Environment
12. Personal officer
13. Work Men’s Inspector
This committee, works under the guidance and control of the project office, shall
share working of emergency responding plan. This advice given by consultative
committee and action to be taken by action committee should be legibly entered
in the operating log book.

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7.6.3 Emergency Response Supervisors (ERS)
The persons named following will be Emergency Response Supervisors (ERS) and
will be responsible for notification of the emergency and for taking immediate
steps to control the situation until the action committee and other senior officers
take over.
While on duty the ERS member should wear a special sticker on their helmet for
easy identification.
1. Shift In-charge – Mining

2. Shift In-charge – Crushing Plant
3. Shift In-charge – Screening Plant
7.6.4 Emergency Information
All telephone numbers and quarter numbers of all rescue trained persons of the
mine and fire services shall be prominently displayed in all sections of the project.
1. Head Mining
2. Manager Mining
3. All Shifts In-charges
4. Fire Services
5. Fire Control
7.6.5 Fire Fighting Measures
• Security unit will be responsible for fire fighting in the project;

• The telephone numbers at which immediate information is to go in case of
fire, will prominently be displayed in all sections of the project. This will be the
primary responsibility of ERS in specific of all the persons working in areas in
general;
• Fully qualified fire officer, or the inspector (trained in a recognized institution)
shall be posted;
• All machinery operators, drivers, attendants and supervisory staff shall be
trained in the First Aid and fire fighting;
• Refresher training for fire fighting persons at the mine shall be arranged at
least once in a year;
• Dumpers shall be provided with automatic fire detection of the linear heat
sensing type and a integrated suppression system;
• Adequate numbers of Fire extinguishers (DCP, CO2, Foam type) shall be
provided at Dumper, Dozers, Graders, Shovels and other machinery.
Adequate numbers of Fire extinguishers shall also be provided at ore crushing
plants and screening plants;
• About 10% of the number of each type of fire extinguishers
measured/distributed in the mine shall be kept as standby in stores;
• Adequate number of fire buckets (9 lit capacity) shall be provided in work
shop, crushing plant, sub station etc. Sand dumps shall be maintained at such
locations;
• Water hydrants system shall be made available at mines dumper platform to
fill up the fire tenders with water;
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• Fire tenders in working condition shall be kept ready all the time; and
• Fire Hoses, couples of specified length in sufficient numbers shall be kept by
fire fighting wing, their maintenance and check and periodic inspection will be
carried out by security fire wing.
7.6.6 Communication
All the officers working in the mine, crushing plant and other important officers
working in office and security will be provided with the one or more following
types of communicate system:
• Walky – Talky system

• Telephone both as office and residence
• PA System in crushing plant
Important places like mining office, time office, dumper platform, crushing plant,
screening plant and all security check gates will be provided with high frequency
wireless sets.
Siren ringing in continuous raps will be given to communicate all the personal
regarding emergency. The attendance room/time office will have true update of
all the personnel and their telephone numbers.
7.6.7 Withdrawal of Workers
During the emergency, the respective ER supervisor will withdraw all the persons
in the area affected or from the area likely to be affected.
No person other than those permitted by the control room will remain in or enter
the affected area. For prompt identification in the field, the authorised persons
will be issued evergreen emergency badges instead of written authorisation.
Normal work will not be resumed in the affected area without the permission of
the mines manager.
7.6.8 Allocation of Rooms
To avoid continuous overcrowding at the time of emergency, the rooms

mentioned below will be used for the purposes indicated against each of them.
⇒ Operation of Control Room: Site office or time Office of the area concerned
⇒ Casualty room: Hospital
⇒ Public relation, Police, Press, Catering: Time Office/Canteen/Guest house
7.6.9 Control Room
The following items will always be available or they will be maintained in the
control room.
⇒ Emergency Response Plan

⇒ Fire Fighting Plan
⇒ Emergency Badges
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⇒ Duty Cards
⇒ Telephone log book
⇒ Operator log book
⇒ Copies of up to date information of emergency
7.6.10 Assistance from Outsides
Assistance from outside administration as indicated below can be taken in an

emergency.
• District Collector
• District Medical officer
• Nearest Police Station
7.6.11 Emergency Duties
The duty of key persons at the time of emergency will be described and the cards
containing the details of the duties are prepared and relevant portion of the
duties will be displayed prominently in the control room.
7.6.12 Disposal of Pollutants
The pollutants produced during the process of dealing with the emergency will be
disposed off in an environmentally friendly way.
7.6.13 Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
All important and emergency equipment like fire fighting tender, Portable fire
extinguishers, communication systems will be checked once in every fourteen
days for their efficiency. The result of every such inspection will be conserved in a
book maintained for the purpose. Fault detected/found if any, will be promptly
rectified.
7.6.14 Training in Emergency Response
Required and relevant training to workmen will be imparted for proper response
during emergency.
The mock rehearsals will be conducted periodically separately for the different
sections in order to assess the training undergone by the persons to act during
emergency.
7.6.15 Fire Fighting Plans
A fire fighting plan on a surface plan showing the following details will be
prepared and displayed in the projected places in the mine.
• Fire stations;
• Pumps with head and quality and their pipelines with control valves, water
transfer points/filling pumps;

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• Fire fighting pumps and system of pipeline, hydraulics and hoses, couplers
nozzles etc;
• Fire buckets and sand dumps;
• Fire extinguishers indicating locations, capacity and number thereof at each
location;
• An inset indication that the fire fighting equipment available in stores;
• Water lodges (tanker, ponds, reservoir etc) in colour form, from where the
water can be drawn to fight fires with quantities at each such places;
• First aid station route, dispensary, hospitals; and
• Gradient of wide roads, if steeper than in 16.
7.7 Objectives of Disaster Management Plan
The Disaster Management Plan is aimed to ensure safety of life, protection of

environment, protection of installation, restoration of production and salvage
operations in some order of priorities. For effective implementation of the Disaster
Management Plan, it should be widely circulated and personnel training through
rehearsals/mock drills.
The objective of the Disaster Management Plan is to make use of the combined
resources of the mine and the outside services to achieve the following:
1. Effect the rescue and medical treatment of causalities;

2. Safeguard other people;
3. Minimize damage to property and the environment;
4. Initially contain and ultimately bring the incident under control;
5. Identify any dead;
6. Provide for the needs of relatives;
7. Provide authoritative information to the news media;
8. Secure the safe rehabilitation of affected area;
9. Preserve relevant records and equipment for the subsequent inquiry into the
cause and circumstances of the Emergency.
In effect, it is to optimize operational efficiency to rescue, rehabilitation and render

medical help and to restore normalcy.
7.8 Emergency Organization
Emergency Organization will be setup at the proposed mine site. In case of

emergency, a senior executive, General Manager (Production) who has control over
the affairs of the mine would be heading the Emergency Organization. He would be
designated as Site Controller. As per the General Organization chart, Mines Manager
would be designated as the Incident Controller. In the case of stores, utilities, open
areas, which are not under the control of the Production Heads, Senior Executive
responsible for maintenance of utilities would be designated as Incident Controller.
All the Incident Controllers would be reporting to the Site Controller.
Incident Controller organizes a team, responsible for controlling the incidence with
the personnel under his control. Shift In-charge would be the reporting officer, who
would bring the incidence to the notice of the Incidence Controller and Site
Controller.
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Emergency Co-ordinators would be appointed who would undertake the

responsibilities like fire fighting, rescue, rehabilitation, transport and provide
essential and support services. For this purposes, Security In-charge, Personnel
Department, Essential services personnel would be engaged. All these personnel
would be designated as Key personnel.
In each shift, electrical supervisor, electrical fitters, pump house in-charge, and
other maintenance staff would be drafted for emergency operations. In the event of
power or communication system failure, some of the staff members in the mine
offices would be drafted and their services would be utilized as messengers for quick
passing of communications. All these personnel would be declared as essential
personnel.
7.8.1 Emergency Communication
Whoever notices an emergency situation such as fire, growth of fire etc. would
inform his immediate superior and Emergency Control Center. The person on duty in
the Emergency Control Center, would appraise the Site Controller. Site Controller
verifies the situation from the Incident Controller of that area or the Shift In-charge
and takes a decision about an impending On Site Emergency. This would be
communicated to the Incident Controller, Emergency Co-ordinators. Simultaneously,
the emergency warning system would be activated on the instructions of the Site
Controller.
7.9 Emergency Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the key personnel are appended below:
7.9.1 Site Controller
On receiving information about emergency he would rush to Emergency Control

Center and take charge of ECC and the situation and:
⇒ Assesses the magnitude of the situation on the advice of incident Controller and
decides
• Whether the affected area needs to be evacuated,

• Whether personnel who are at assembly points need to be evacuated
⇒ Declares emergency and orders for operation of emergency siren;

⇒ Organizes announcement by public address system about location of
emergency;
⇒ Assesses which areas are likely to be affected, or need to be evacuated or are to
be alerted;
⇒ Maintains a continuous review of possible development and assesses the
situation in consultation with Incident Controller and other Key Personnel as to
whether shutting the mine operation required and if evacuation of persons is
required;
⇒ Directs personnel for Rescue, rehabilitation, transport, fire brigade, medical and
other designated mutual support systems locally available, for meeting
emergencies;

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⇒ Controls evacuation of affected areas, if the situation is likely to go out of control

or effects are likely to go beyond the mine boundary, informs to District
Emergency Authority, Police, Hospital and seeks their intervention and help;
⇒ Informs the statutory authorities;
⇒ Gives a public statement if necessary;
⇒ Keeps record of chronological events and prepares an investigation report and
preserves evidence;
⇒ On completion of On Site Emergency and restoration of normalcy, declares all
clear and orders for all clear warning.
7.9.2 Incident Controller
⇒ Assembles the incident control team;

⇒ Directs operations within the affected areas with the priorities for safety to
personnel, minimize damage to property and environment and minimize the loss
of materials;
⇒ Directs the shutting down of the operations and areas likely to be adversely
affected by the emergency;
⇒ Ensures that all key personnel help is sought;
⇒ Provides advise and information to the Fire and Security Officer and the Local
Fire Services of security as and when they arrive;
⇒ Ensures that all non-essential workers/staff of the affected areas evacuated to
the appropriate assembly points, and the areas are searched for casualties;
⇒ Has regard to the need for preservation of evidence so as to facilitate any
inquiry into the caused and circumstances, which caused or escalated the
emergency;
⇒ Co-ordinates with emergency services at the site;
⇒ Provides tools and safety equipment to the team members;
⇒ Keeps in touch with the team and advise them regarding the method of control
to be used; and
⇒ Keeps the Site Controller of the progress being made.
7.9.3 Emergency Coordinator – Rescue, Fire Fighting
⇒ On knowing about emergency, rushes to ECC

⇒ Helps the incident Controller in containment of the emergency
⇒ Ensure fire pumps in operating conditions and instructs pump house operator to
ready for any emergency with standby arrangement
⇒ Guides the fire fighting crew i.e. firemen, trained mine personnel and security
staff
⇒ Organizes the shifting of fire fighting facilities to the emergency site, if required
⇒ Takes guidance of the Incident Controller for fire fighting as well as assesses the
requirements of outside help
⇒ Arranges to control the traffic at the incident area
⇒ Directs the security staff to the incident site to take part in the emergency
operations under his guidance and supervision
⇒ Evacuates the people in the mine or in the nearby areas as advised by Site
Controller
⇒ Searches for casualties and arranges proper aid for them
⇒ Assembles search and evacuation team
⇒ Arranges for safety equipment for the members of this team
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⇒ Decides which paths the evacuated workers should follow

⇒ Maintains law and order in the area, and if necessary seeks the help of police
7.9.4 Emergency Coordinator - Medical, Mutual Aid, Rehabilitation, Transport and

Communication
⇒ In the event of failure of electric supply and thereby internal telephone, sets up
communication point and establishes contact with the Emergency Control Center
(ECC)
⇒ Organizes medical treatment to the injured and if necessary will shift the injured
to near by hospitals
⇒ Mobilizes extra medical help from outside, if necessary
⇒ Keeps a list of qualified first aiders and seek their assistance
⇒ Maintains first aid and medical emergency requirements
⇒ Makes sure that all safety equipment are made available to the emergency team
⇒ Assists Site Controller with necessary data and to coordinate the emergency
activities
⇒ Assists Site Controller in updating emergency plan, organizing mock drills
verification of inventory of emergency facilities and furnishing report to Site
Controller
⇒ Maintains liaison with Civil Administration
⇒ Ensure availability of canteen facilities and maintenance of rehabilitation center
⇒ He will be in liaison with Site Controller/Incident Controller
⇒ Ensure transportation facility
⇒ Ensures availability of necessary cash for rescue/rehabilitation and emergency
expenditure
⇒ Controls rehabilitation of affected areas on discontinuation of emergency
⇒ Makes available diesel/petrol for transport vehicles engaged in emergency
operation.
7.9.5 Emergency Coordinator - Essential Services
⇒ He would assist Site Controller and Incident Controller;

⇒ Maintains essential services like Diesel Generator, Water, Fire Water, power
supply for lighting;
⇒ Gives necessary instructions regarding emergency electrical supply, isolation of
certain sections etc to shift in-charge and electricians; and
⇒ Ensures availability of adequate quantities of protective equipment and other
emergency materials, spares etc.
7.9.6 General Responsibilities of Employees During an Emergency
During an emergency, it becomes more enhanced and pronounced when an

emergency warning is raised, the workers in-charge should adopt safe and
emergency shut down and attend any prescribed duty as essential employee. If no
such responsibility is assigned, he should adopt a safe course to assembly point and
await instructions. He should not resort to spread panic. On the other hand, he must
assist emergency personnel towards objectives of DMP.

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7.10 Emergency Facilities
7.10.1 Emergency Control Center (ECC)
Mine Office Block is envisaged as Emergency Control Center. It would have external
Telephone, Fax, Telex facility. All the Site Controller/ Incident Controller Officer,
Senior Personnel would be located here. Also, it would be at an elevated place. The
following information and equipment are to be provided at the Emergency Control
Center (ECC).
⇒ Intercom, telephone
⇒ P and T telephone
⇒ Safe contained breathing apparatus
⇒ Fire suit/gas tight goggles/gloves/helmets
⇒ Hand tools, wind direction/velocities indications
⇒ Public address megaphone, hand bell, telephone directories
⇒ Internal, P and T layout, site plan
⇒ Emergency lamp/torch light/batteries
⇒ Plan indicating locations of hazard inventories, sources of safety equipment,
work road plan, assembly points, rescue location vulnerable zones, escape
routes.
⇒ Hazard chart
⇒ Emergency shut-down procedures
⇒ Nominal roll of employees
⇒ List of key personnel, list of essential employees, list of Emergency coordinators
⇒ Duties of key personnel
⇒ Address with telephone numbers and key personnel, emergency coordinator,
essential employees.
⇒ Important address and telephone numbers including Government agencies,
neighboring industries and sources of help, out side experts, population details
around the proposed mine.
7.10.2 Assembly Point
Number of assembly depending upon the mine location would be identified wherein
employees who are not directly connected with the disaster management would be
assembled for safety and rescue. Emergency breathing apparatus, minimum
facilities like water etc. would be organized. In view of the size of mine, different
locations should be earmarked as assembly points. Depending upon the location of
hazard, the assembly points are to be used.
7.10.3 Emergency Power Supply
Mine facilities would be connected to Diesel Generator and would be placed in auto
mode. Thus water pumps, mine lighting and emergency control center,
administrative building and other auxiliary services are connected to emergency
power supply. In all the blocks flame proof type emergency lamps would be
provided.

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7.10.4 Fire Fighting Facilities
First Aid Fire Fighting equipment suitable for emergency would be maintained in
each operation areas of the mine as per statutory requirements.
7.10.5 Location Of Wind Sock
On the top of the Administration block, wind socks shall be installed to indicate
direction of wind for emergency escape.
7.10.6 Emergency Medical Facilities
Stretchers, gas masks and general first aid materials for dealing with chemical
burns, fire burns etc. would be maintained in the medical center as well as in the
emergency control room. Private medical practitioners help would be sought.
Government hospital would be approached for emergency help.
Apart from plant first aid facilities, external facilities would be augmented. Names of
Medical Personnel, Medical facilities in the area would be prepared and updated.
Necessary specific medicines for emergency treatment of Burns Patients and for
those affected by toxicity would be maintained.
Breathing apparatus and other emergency medical equipment shall be provided and
maintained. The help of near by industrial managements in this regard shall be
taken on mutual support basis.
7.10.7 Ambulance
An ambulance with driver availability in all the shifts, emergency shift vehicle shall
be ensured and maintained to transport injured or affected persons. Number of
persons would be trained in first aid so that in every shift first aid personnel would
be available.
7.11 Emergency Actions
7.11.1 Emergency Warning
Communication of emergency shall be made familiar to the personnel inside the

mine and people outside. An emergency warning system shall be established.
7.11.2 Evacuation of Personnel
In the event of an emergency, unconnected personnel have to escape to assembly

point. Operators have to take emergency shutdown procedure and escape. Time
Office maintains a copy of deployment of employees in each shift. If necessary,
persons can be evacuated by rescue teams.
7.11.3 All Clear Signal
Also, at the end of an emergency, after discussing with Incident Controller and
Emergency Co-ordinators, the Site Controller orders an all clear signal. When it
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becomes essential, the Site Controller communicates to the District Emergency

Authority, Police, Fire Service personnel regarding help required or development of
the situation into an Off-Site Emergency.
7.12 General
7.12.1 Employee Information
During an emergency, employees shall be warned by raising siren in specific

pattern. Employees would be provided with information related to fire hazards,
antidotes and first aid measures. Those who would be designated as key personnel
and essential employees would be given training to emergency response.
7.12.2 Co-ordination With Local Authorities
Keeping in view of the nature of emergency, two levels of coordination are

proposed. In the case of an On Site Emergency, resources within the organization
shall be mobilized and in the event of extreme emergency local authorities help shall
be sought.
In the event of an emergency developing into an off site emergency, local authority
and District Emergency Authority (normally the Collector) would be appraised and
under his supervision, the Off Site Disaster Management Plan shall be exercised. For
this purpose, the facilities that are available locally, i.e. medical, transport,
personnel, rescue accommodation, voluntary organizations etc. shall be mustered.
Necessary rehearsals and training in the form of mock drills shall be organized.
7.12.3 Mutual Aid
Mutual aid in the form of technical personnel, runners, helpers, special protective
equipment, transport vehicles, communication facility etc. shall be sought from the
neighboring industrial managements/government agencies.
7.12.4 Mock Drills
Emergency preparedness is an important on that of planning in Industrial Disaster

Management. Personnel shall be trained suitably and prepared mentally and
physically in emergency response through carefully planned, simulated procedures.
Similarly, the key personnel and essential personnel shall be trained in the
operations.
7.12.5 Important Information
Important information such names and addresses of key personnel, essential

employees, medical personnel, transporters address, address of those connected
with Off Site Emergency such as Police, Local Authorities, Fire Services, District
Emergency Authority would be prepared and maintained.
The on-site emergency organization chart for various emergencies is shown in

Figure-7.2.

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SITE CONTROLLER EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM
SAFETY OFFICER INCIDENT INCIDENT EMERGENCY EMERGENCY EMERGENCY

CONTROLLER CONTROLLER COORDINATOR COORDINATOR COORDINATOR
(Production) (Utilities, Stores (Rescue, Fire Fighting) (Medical, Mutual aid, (Essential Services)
etc) Rehabilitation, Transport
& Communication)
SHIFT IN-CHARGE SHIFT IN-CHARGE SHIFT IN-CHARGE
OPERATOR OPERATOR ELECTRICIAN, FIRST AID, ELECTRICIAN,

PUMP OPERATOR TRANSPORT-DRIVER, PUMP OPERATOR
TELEPHONE-OPERATOR
FIGURE-7.2
ON-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN
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7.13 Off-Site Emergency Preparedness Plan
The task of preparing the Off-Site Emergency Plan lies with the district collector.
However, the off-site plan should be prepared with the help of the local district
authorities. The proposed plan should be based on the following guidelines.
7.13.1 Introduction
Off-site emergency plan follows the on-site emergency plan. When the
consequences of an emergency situation go beyond the mine boundaries, it
becomes a off-site emergency. Off-site emergency is essentially the responsibility of
the public administration. However, the mine management shall provide the public
administration with the technical information relating to the nature, quantum and
probable consequences on the neighboring population.
The off-site plan in detail should be based on those events which are most likely to
occur, but other less likely events which have severe consequence shall also be
considered. Incidents which have very severe consequences yet have a small
probability of occurrence would also be considered during the preparation of the
plan. However, the key feature of a good off-site emergency plan is flexibility in its
application to emergencies other than those specifically included in the formation of
the plan.
The roles of the various parties who will be involved in the implementation of an off-
site plan are described below. Depending on local arrangements, the responsibility
for the off-site plan would be either rest with the works management or, with the
local authority. Either way, the plan would identify an emergency co-ordinating
officer, who would take the overall command of the off-site activities. As with the
on-site plan, an emergency control center would be setup within which the
emergency coordinating officer can operate.
An early decision would be required in many cases on the advice to be given to

people living "within range" of the accident - in particular whether they should be
evacuated or told to go indoors. In the latter case, the decision can regularly be
reviewed in the event of an escalation of the incident. Consideration of evacuation
may include the following factors:
a. In the case of a major fire but without explosion risk, only houses close to
the fire are likely to need evacuation, although a severe smoke hazard may
require this to be reviewed periodically;
b. If a fire is escalating and in turn threatening a store of hazardous material, it

might be necessary to evacuate people nearby, but only if there is time; if
insufficient time exists, people should be advised to stay indoors and shield
themselves from the fire.
7.13.2 Aspects Proposed to be Considered in the Off-Site Emergency Plan
The main aspects which would be included in the emergency plan are:

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• Organization
Details of command structure, warning systems, implementation procedures,

emergency control centers.
Names and appointments of incident controller, site main controller, their deputies
and other key personnel.
• Communications
Identification of personnel involved, communication center, call signs, network, lists

of telephone numbers.
• Specialized knowledge
Details of specialist bodies, firms and people upon whom it may be necessary to call
e.g. those with specialized knowledge of fire control.
• Voluntary organizations
Details of organizers, telephone numbers, resources etc.
• Chemical information
Details of the hazardous substances stored or procedure on each site and a

summary of the risk associated with them.
• Meteorological information
Arrangements for obtaining details of whether conditions prevailing at the time and
whether forecasts.
• Humanitarian arrangements
Transport, evacuation centers, emergency feeding treatment of injured, first aid,

ambulances, temporary mortuaries.
• Public information
Arrangements for:
a] dealing with the media press office; b] informing relatives, etc.
• Assessment
Arrangements for: (a) collecting information on the causes of the emergency;

(b) reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of all aspects of the emergency plan.

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7.13.3 Role of the Emergency Co-ordinating Officer
The various emergency services would be coordinated by an emergency

coordinating officer (ECO), who will be designated by the district collector. The ECO
would liaise closely with the site main controller. The ECO would inform the DGMS
authorities in case of accidents as per the statutory requirement. Again depending
on local arrangements, for very severe incidents/accidents with major or prolonged
off-site consequences, the external control would be passed to a senior local
authority administrator or even an administrator appointed by the central or state
government.
7.13.4 Role of the Local Authority
The duty to prepare the off-site plan lies with the local authorities. The Emergency
Planning Officer (EPO) appointed would carry out his duty in preparing for a whole
range of different emergencies within the local authority area. The EPO would liaise
with the project authorities, to obtain the information to provide the basis for the
plan. This liaison would ensure that the plan is continually kept upto date.
It will be the responsibility of the EPO to ensure that all those organizations, which
will be involved off site in handling the emergency, know of their role and are able
to accept it by having for example, sufficient staff and appropriate equipment to
cover their particular responsibilities. Rehearsals for off-site plans would be
organized by the EPO.
7.13.5 Role of Police
Formal duties of the police during an emergency include protecting life and property
and controlling traffic movements. Their functions would include controlling
bystanders evacuating the public, identifying the dead and dealing with casualties,
and informing relatives of death or injury.
7.13.6 Role of Fire Authorities
The control of a fire would be normally the responsibility of the senior fire brigade
officer who would take over the handling of the fire from the site incident controller
on arrival at the site. The senior fire brigade officer would also have a similar
responsibility for other events, such as explosions. Fire authorities in the region
would be apprised about the location of all stores of flammable materials, water
supply points and fire-fighting equipment. They would be involved in on-site
emergency rehearsals both as participants and, on occasion, as observers of
exercises involving only site personnel.
7.13.7 Role of Health Authorities
Health authorities, including doctors, surgeons, hospitals, ambulances, and so on,

would have a vital part to play following a major accident, and they would form an
integral part of the emergency plan.

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For major fires, injuries would be the result of the effects of thermal radiation to a
varying degree, and the knowledge and experience to handle this in all but extreme
cases may be generally available in most hospitals.
Major off-site incidents are likely to require medical equipment and facilities
additional to those available locally, and a medical "mutual aid " scheme would exist
to enable the assistance of neighboring authorities to be obtained in the event of an
emergency.
7.13.8 Role of Government Safety Authority
There will be the factory inspectorate available in the region. Inspectors are likely to
want to satisfy themselves that the organization responsible for producing the off-
site plan has made adequate arrangements for handling emergencies of all types
including major emergencies. They may wish to see well documented procedures
and evidence of exercise undertaken to test the plan.
In the event of an accident, local arrangements regarding the role of the factory
inspector will apply. These may vary from keeping a watching brief to a close
involvement in advising on operations.
The off-site emergency organization chart for major disaster is shown in Figure-
7.3.

ACTION PLAN FOR HANDLING OFF SITE EMERGENCY
POLICE FIRE BRIGADE MEDICAL / AMBULANCE TECHNICAL REHABILITATION

RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES
(FACTORY INSPECTORATE, (LOCAL AUTHORITIES/ DISTRICT
1. COMMUNICATE THE 1. CONTAIN THE FIRE AND 1. FIRST AID TO THE PERSON
POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, ADMINISTRATION)
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PREVENT THE SPREAD. AFFECTED.
TECHNICAL EXPERTS FROM
MISHAP TO OTHER 1. PROVIDE EMERGENCY
2. PLUGGING THE LEAKS GAS 2. PROVIDE MEDICAL INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND
AGENCIES. CONTROL CENTER IN THE
CHEMICALS REDUCING THE TREATMENT. TRAINING INSTITUTIONS) AREA WITH FACILITIES FOR
2. PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EFFECTS OF TOXIC GASES
FIGURE-7.3
1. FURNISH ALL TECHNICAL DIRECTING COORDINATING
OTHER AGENCIES AS AND FUMES.
INFORMATION TO EMERGENCY CONTROL
REQUIRED. 3. RESCUE AND SAVAGE EMERGENCY SERVICES AS ACTIVITIES.
3. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT BY OPERATION. REQUIRED.
2. ARRANGE FOR
CORDONING OFF THE AREA.
2. INVESTIGATE CAUSES OF REHABILITATION OF
4. ARRANGE THE EVACUATION DISASTER. PERSONS INJURED AND
OF PEOPLE ON ADVICE
OFF-SITE EMERGENCY PLAN

ARRANGE FOR FOOD,
3. SUGGEST THE PREVENTIVE
FROM SITE MEDICAL, HYGIENIC
MEASURES FOR FUTURE
CONTROLLER/E.P.O. REQUIREMENTS.
ACTION.
5. BROADCAST TO THE 3. ARRANGE FOR
COMMUNITY AS ADVISED BY TRANSPORTATION FOR
E.P.O. EVACUATION FROM
6. INFORM RELATIVES OF RESIDENTIAL LOCATION
CASUALTIES. WHEN REQUIRED.
4. MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION
FACILITIES II CONDITIONS
WITH THE HELP OF THE
TELEPHONE DEPARTMENT
WILL CONTROL AND COORDINATE THE PLAN
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EPO
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Chapter-8
Project Benefits
8.0 PROJECT BENEFITS
8.1 Improvement in the Physical Infrastructure
The impact of mining on the civic amenities will be substantial after the
commencement of mining activities. The basic requirement of the community
needs will be strengthened by extending health care, educational facilities to the
community, providing drinking water to the villages, building/strengthening of
existing roads in the area. NINL will initiate the above amenities either by
providing or by improving the facilities in the area, which will help in uplifting the
living standards of local communities.
The construction of new roads in the project area will enhance the transportation
facilities. With improved transportation facilities there is always a scope for
development.
8.2 Improvement in the Social Infrastructure
• Generation of employment. In addition to direct employment it will also create

opportunities for indirect employment in the field of transport business;
• Increase in purchasing power and improved standard of living of the Area;
• Establishment of small and medium scale engineering ancillaries for Repair

and Maintenance activities, Fabrication, Civil, Automobile, Suppliers etc.;
• Increased revenue to the state by way of royalty, taxes and duties;
• Real Estate Development;
• Regular Fund flow to local market;
• Overall Growth of the neighboring Area viz.:
° Agriculture and Animal husbandry;

° Health and family welfare;
° Water shed development;
° Sustainable livelihood and strengthening of village; and
° Infrastructure development.
In addition to above, due to increase in purchasing power of local habitants:

• There shall be significant change in the socio-economic scenario of the area;
• The proposed project shall enhance the prospects of employment;
• Recruitment for the unskilled and semiskilled workers for the proposed project
will be from the nearby villages;
• The basic amenities viz. roads, transportation, electricity, drinking water,
proper sanitation, educational institutions, medical facilities, entertainment,
etc. will be developed as far as possible; and
• Overall the proposed project will change living standards of the people and
improve the socio-economic conditions of the area.
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Project Benefits
8.3 Employment Potential
The impact of mining on the economic aspects can be clearly observed. The
proposed mining activities will provide employment to persons of different skills
and trades. The local population will have preference to get an employment. The
employment potential will ameliorate economic conditions of these families
directly and provide employment to many other families indirectly who are
involved in business and service oriented activities.
The employment of local people in primary and secondary sectors of project shall
upgrade the prosperity of the region. This will in-turn improve the socio-economic
conditions of the area.
8.4 Corporate Social Responsibility
The basic requirement of the community needs to be strengthened by extending

health care, educational facilities developed in the township to the community,
providing drinking water to the villages affected, building/strengthening of
existing roads in the area.
NINL will initiate the above amenities either by providing or by improving the
facilities in the area, which will help in uplifting the living standards of local
communities. The preference will be given to the local population for direct and
in-direct employment.
This section presents in detail the company’s CSR vision statement and the
activities that have been taken up so far and proposed subsequently in the
Table-8.1. Photo documentation of CSR activities is given below.
TABLE-8.1
BUDGET ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTIY
Sr. No Activity Expenditure (in Rs.)
2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013
1 Medical Facilities
Free Medical Check-up Camps 42116 181507 355195 50000
Distribution of mosquito treated with anti-malarial solution 48400 11600
Subtotal 90516 193107 355195 50000
2 Educational Facilities
School development 112000 192000 16000
Distribution of school bags and study material 32000 3740 23460
Subtotal 0 144000 195740 39460
3 Sports activities
Arrangement of sport activities 25000 15000
Subtotal 0 25000 15000 0
4 Community development
Provision of solar lights 984589
Provision of borewell 853056
Provision of drinking water to villagers 75000
Subtotal 0 0 1837645 75000
5 Others
Distribution of fruit bearing plants 7500 11000
Cultural Activities 28300 15000
Subtotal 0 7500 39300 15000
Grand Total 90516 369607 2442880 179460

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Project Benefits
MEDICAL CAMPS
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Project Benefits
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL BAGS

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Project Benefits
PROVISION OF BOREWELL
PROVISION OF SOLAR LIGHTS

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Administrative Aspects
9.0 ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS
9.1 Institutional Arrangements for Environment Protection and Conservation
The mining activities will be supervised and controlled by a Unit Head supported
by Deputy General Managers and Mines Manager and adequate team of
technically and statutorily qualified personnel apart from the operating staff of
skilled, semi skilled, unskilled and other categories.
Environment Management will be headed by the Mines Manager. The

Organizational Structure of Environment Management is presented in Figure-9.1.
The Environmental Engineer will be responsible for Environment management

activities in the mine. As conscious of this, NINL will create a environmental cell
consisting of officers from various disciplines to co-ordinate the activities
concerned with the management and implementation of the environmental
protection measures.
Basically, this department will supervise the monitoring of environmental

pollution levels viz. ambient air quality, water and effluent quality, noise level
either departmentally or by appointing external agencies wherever necessary.
In case the monitored results of environmental pollution are found to exceed the
allowable limits, the Environmental Management Cell will suggest remedial action
and get these suggestions implemented through the concerned authorities.
The Environmental Management Cell will also co-ordinate all the related activities
such as collection of statistics of health of workers and population of the region,
afforestation and green belt development.

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Administrative Aspects
FIGURE-9.1
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT
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Summary & Conclusions
10.0 SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS
10.1 Justification for Implementation of the Project
NINL is proposing Iron ore mine with a production capacity of 2.0 MTPA to supply
continuous iron ore to the existing NINL Steel Plant at Duburi.
The proposed mine will provide direct employment to 150 number of personnel.
This project will also generate indirect employment to a considerable number of
families, who will render their services for the employees of the project.
In view of the above, the proposed Iron Ore Mining project is considered justified
from basic raw material requirement considerations.
10.2 Summary of Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
The summary of anticipated adverse environmental impacts and mitigation

measures are given in Table-10.1.
10.3 Conclusion
The proposed project will have marginal impacts on the local environment with
proper mitigation measures with the effective implementation of the environment
management measures as suggested in the EIA/EMP report and as recommended
by MoEF, CPCB and State Pollution Control Board, the negative impacts will be
minimized to a great extent. However, development of this project has beneficial
impact/effects in terms growth in regional economy, transform the region's
economy from predominantly agricultural to significantly industrial, increase
Government earnings and revenues and accelerate the pace of industrial
development in the region.
The proposed project will provide direct employment to 150 number of personnel.
This project will also generate indirect employment to a considerable number of
families, who will render their services for the employees of the project.
The project will also encourage ancillary industries in the region, which will not
only increase the employment potential but also the economic base of the region
will be further strengthened.
Thus, in view of considerable benefits from the project, the proposed project is
most advantageous to the region as well as to the nation.

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TABLE-10.1
ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION
Environmental Project Impacts Adverse / Mitigative Measures

Component Activities Beneficial
Air Quality Drilling and Dust (PM) and gases Adverse Use of dust aprons on drilling
Blasting (NOx) are produced equipments and adopting wet
during drilling and drilling methods.
blasting operations
Limited blasting during adverse
weather conditions.
Optimized confinement of
blasting charges.
Development of greenbelt and

augumentation of existing
green belt
Overburden Increase in SPM levels Adverse Exposed area will be limited to
removal, in ambient air due to the minimum required for
extraction of dust generation and mining operations.
ironore, Loading / Nox concentration
unloading of levels in ambient air Completed overburden
overburden and due to vehicular emplacement area will be re-
iron ore, Stock emissions. vegetated as soon as possible.
piling, disposal of
overburden at Installation of spray systems
dump site within for dust suppression at
ML area dumping yards and stockpiles.
Minimization of drop distance

for all materials-handling
process through appropriate
design of operations.
Transportation of Increase in PM level Adverse Regular watering of haul and
overburden and due to dust generation access roads using dedicated
within ML area and NOx concentration water trucks.
levels in ambient air
due to vehicular Haul roads will be clearly
emissions. defined using marker posts so
that vehicle traffic are
controlled in the area.
Roads no longer required will
be re-vegetated as soon as
possible.
Haul roads to be maintained by

surface grading to minimize
excessive road surface
wearing.
Crushing and Increase in SPM Adverse Installation of an automated
handling at concentration in system of water sprinkling
storage area ambient air. system for control of dust
emissions from storage and
handling areas.
Use of biodegradable chemical

suppressants that act as
binders or wetting agents to
minimize fugitive emissions
from the storage areas

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Installation of spray systems,
filters, or other emission
control devices on crushers.
Conveyors to be covered or
fitted with dust suppression
systems.
Monitoring of equipment
emissions to identify items
requiring maintenance.
General Elevate SPM and NOx Adverse Regular maintenance of all
equipments concentrations in equipments to minimize
operations ambient air. particulate matter emissions
from diesel engines.
All activities Excessive occupational Adverse Occupational exposures to air
exposures to airborne pollutants will be assessed at
particulate matter. regular intervals. Where
exposures exceed the
government limits,
appropriate engineered
controls, management
measures or, as a last resort,
the provision of personal
protective equipment will be
implemented.
Noise Levels and Blasting High impulsive noise Adverse Prior to commencement of
Ground Vibrations levels, overpressure normal blasting operations (if
and ground vibrations required), a series of trial
impacts and noise blasts will be undertaken to
related community facilitate accurate prediction
annoyance of impacts from normal
blasting. This will require
monitoring of overpressure
and ground vibration in at
least two locations
surrounding the mine. The
monitoring will continue
throughout the duration of the
blasting program. Where
monitoring determines a
significant impact, blast
designs may need to be
modified and scheduled to
occur during non-enhancing
weather conditions.
General activities Increase in noise levels Adverse An analysis of measured noise
including machine Occupational hazard levels, meteorological
& transportation due to noise exposures parameters, and site
of overburden and increase in operations will be undertaken
within the ML ambient noise levels. to determine the risk of
area. excessive noise impacts
during operations.
Opportunities to incorporate
additional noise controls or
specify quieter equipment
during detailed design and
ongoing operation of the
project will be investigated,
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and the crushing plant area.
A detailed review of noise

emissions and impacts from
project activities will be
carried out at regular intervals
during the project life.
Service vehicle movement will

be limited to the daytime.
Occupational noise exposures

will be assessed. Where LAeq
(8 hour) noise exposures have
the potential to exceed 85
dB(A), mitigation through
engineered noise controls,
management measures or, as
a last resort, through the
provision of personal
protective equipment will be
implemented.
Regular noise monitoring will

be carried-out.
Procedures to document and

act upon community
complaints will be
implemented.
Water Resources Dewatering Reduction in Adverse Ground water recharged
and Quality groundwater system will be practiced.
availability for
domestic or local Rainwater collection and
business purposes harvesting will be practiced.
Mine water will be collected in
Reduction in the sump and then discharged
groundwater after passing through settling
availability for tank.
irrigation purposes.
A survey will be conducted
Changes to hydraulic within the anticipated area of
regime. influence before
commencement of mine
Deterioration in dewatering.
surface/ground water
quality of receiving
body.
Water required for Depletion of natural Adverse Mine sump water will be
mine (dust resource. utilized for industrial purpose
suppression in the mine as far as possible.
systems, Reduction in
workshop, groundwater Water conservation methods
domestic facilities availability for will be practiced.
and greenbelt domestic and for
development) and irrigation purposes. Rainwater harvesting and
domestic reuse system will be
consumption at Changes to hydraulic implemented.
colony regime.
The volumes of water supplied

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to the site through extraction
from dug bore wells will be
monitored to ensure
drawdown that does not affect
adjacent water users.
Waste water Deterioration in ground Adverse Regular monitoring of site-
generated from water and soil quality wise waste management and
workshop, when discharged disposal practices.
domestic usage at untreated for greenbelt
mine. development Spill kits will be provided at
fuel and oil storage and
handling areas.
A drainage system and water

treatment facilities will be
installed to capture and
remove gross contaminants,
grit, oil, and grease and to
promote settlement of
suspended clay, sediment
particles.
The treatment system will be

equipped with a chemical
dosing mechanism to facilitate
settlement of suspended
particles and contaminants
and to adjust pH as required
before discharging.
A recycled industrial
wastewater system will be
installed.
Domestic Deterioration in ground Adverse A sewage treatment unit will
wastewater water and soil quality be installed with sufficient
generated from when discharged capacity to treat the
the residential untreated for greenbelt generated sewage at peak
colony. development. level.
Localized Water-conserving bathroom

contamination of the fixtures will be installed.
shallow aquifer
resulting from A rainwater collection and
infiltration of reuse system will be installed
contaminated water. on the roof of the buildings for
internal non-potable uses.
Hydrogeology and Mining activities May change regional Adverse Drainage design amendments
Drainage pattern and diversion of hydrology and to maintain existing drainage
local nallahs drainage pattern of the pattern.
area.
Landuse and Soil Commencement Existing landuse of the Adverse Prior to each phase of mining,
Characteristics of Mining core zone will alter. update and implement the
operations. relevant EMP to include
Impact due to phase-specific control and
convesion of waste mitigation measures.
and agricultural land
Vegetation clearance to occur
Impact due to settling immediately prior to soil and
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Land degradation due Install diversion drains and
to disposal of solid sediment fences prior to
wastes. starting earthworks
Exposure of topsoils to Minimize the area and time of

wind and water ground disturbance by
erosion. progressively rehabilitating
disturbed areas
Dust suppression on exposed

areas using water trucks and
automatic sprinkling systems
Contour overburden dumps to

minimize erosion
Rehabilitated landforms will

be constructed so that they
are geotechnically stable and
resistant to wind and water
erosion. Particular attention
will be paid to preventing
erosion of the ex-pit
overburden dump during the
monsoon period when flooding
may occur.
Flora and Fauna Mine development Displacement of Adverse Disturbed areas will be
and operations existing flora and stabilized as soon as possible.
fauna. Locally native species will be
used in landscaping works for
Habitat loss, with non-hardstand areas.
consequent potential
for adverse changes to
species diversity and
abundance.
Deterioration of habitat
values caused by
fugitive dust and noise
emissions.
Environmental Overall Mining Annoyance, sleep Adverse Implementation of noise and
Pollution, Health, operation disturbance, and fugitive dust emission controls
Safety health impacts from and management measures.
noise emissions that
exceed the safe limits. Implementation of water
quality management and
Community control measures.
annoyance from dust
deposition. Potential Development of an emergency
for risk of harm to response plan that includes
personnel and the installation of emergency
local Community. response equipment to
combat events such as spill
Contamination of land and fire. All personnel
and water through required to handle hazardous
inappropriate disposal materials will be provided with
of waste products, personal protective equipment
including sewage and suitable for the hazardous
hazardous wastes. material being handled.
This may result in
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surface water users. be provided and employees
will be extended to the local
community in emergencies.
Socio-economic Land acquisition Loss of land Adverse Adequate compensation will be
Aspects for mine site paid in line with national R & R
policy and Orissa R & R policy
2006.
Mining operations Increase in Beneficial

employment
opportunities both
direct and indirect
thereby increasing
economic status of
people of the region.
Mine Rehabilitation Overburden Material unsuitable for Adverse Characterization of
removal and identified post-mining overburden materials prior to
stripping and land uses is placed at their removal and
storage of topsoil the surface of ex-pit identification of preferred
for rehabilitation and in-pit overburden placement sites in ex-pit or
purposes. dumps. in-pit overburden dumps
Re-vegetation of
rehabilitation Water and wind Placement of stripped
landforms erosion of exposed in- materials in a manner that
situ and stockpiled prepares the overburden
soils and overburden ground suitably for application
materials. of top soil.
The drainage will no Implementation of the soil

longer flow in its management plan.
original course
because the ex-pit Implementation of the project
overburden dump will water management plan.
be placed in its flow
path; this will Contouring of the ex-pit
necessitate overburden dump into a series
construction of a new of benches and batters with
channel to benches back-sloped to
compensate for the minimize erosion on batter
loss of water faces.
catchment.
Construction of non-erosive
Water and wind drainage paths to channel
erosion of overburden rainfall runoff off the
dumps. overburden dumps via
designated discharge points.
Land subsidence of
the overburden Rapid revegetation of
dumps and /or overburden dumps utilizing
collapse of ex-pit succession planting.
overburden dump.
Landforms established during
Spontaneous the rehabilitation and closure
combustion of process will be engineered so
toppings, partings and that they are geotechnically
wastes. stable and resistant to erosion
by wind and water.
Vegetation does not
grow to required Capping of the overburden
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impermeable layer to
Degradation of minimize water infiltration.
abandoned land,
leading to Convex shaping of upper
unsuitability for section of ex-pit overburden
identified post-mining dump to minimize water
land uses infiltration
Disruption of Carbonaceous materials will

hydrological regime of be placed in the bottom of the
the region. in-pit overburden dump. All
final surfaces will be covered
with inert material. Clay will
be placed over "hotspot"
areas.
Construction of non-erosive
drainage paths to channel
rainfall runoff off the
overburden dumps via
designated discharge points.
Rehabilitation will be
undertaken in a progressive
manner. Replacement of
topsoil and vegetative cover
on abandoned land as soon as
practicable after mining
activities cease.
The mine site will be managed

such that at all stages of the
project, access to active mine
areas will be restricted to
authorized personnel only.
Long-term visual impacts of

the in-pit overburden dump
will be mitigated by return of
the land to forestry and
agricultural use.
Drained water will pass

through detention and/or
sedimentation ponds until the
dumps are adequately
regenerated.
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Disclosure of Consultants
11.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONSULTANTS
11.1 Introduction
Studies were carried out by several institutions of different disciplines during the
preparation of the EIA/EMP report based on the Expert Appraisal Committee
(EAC) prescribed Terms of Reference. The list of consultants involved in different
studies is given below:
Sr. No. Study Consultants

1 Environmental Impact Assessment study Vimta Labs Ltd, Hyderabad
including Environment Management Plan
2 Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan Vimta Labs Ltd., Hyderabad
3 Wild Life Conservation Plan Centre for Envotech &
Management Consultancy
Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar
The profile of the Consultants is given below:
11.2 Vimta Labs Limited - Environment Consultant
Vimta Labs Limited is a leading multi-disciplinary testing and research

laboratory in India. VIMTA provides contract research and testing services in the
areas of environmental assessment, analytical testing, clinical research, pre-
clinical (animal) studies, clinical reference lab services, advanced molecular
biology services and research & development studies.
The Environment Division has been in the forefront of its vision to provide
better environment through guiding and assisting the industry for sustainable
development. A stalwart in the mission to protect and preserve the natural
resources on earth for future generations, it offers extensive research and
consultancy services in the field of environment. With its rich experience, multi-
disciplinary expertise and with the support of its state-of the-art analytical
equipment, the services offered by the division are wide ranging and
encompasses entire gamut of environment management and monitoring services.
With its emphasis on quality services over the years, it has evolved itself into a
single reference point in India for comprehensive environmental services.
11.2.1 The Quality Policy
• VIMTA is committed to good professional practices and quality of operations in

its testing, validation and research services;
• VIMTA shall ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining independence,
impartiality and integrity in its operations;
• VIMTA shall provide the services in accordance with national and international
norms;
• VIMTA shall implement quality systems as per ISO/IEC 17025 and applicable
Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) & Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), to
generate technically valid results/data; and
• VIMTA shall ensure that all its personnel familiarize with the policies and
procedures of the quality system and implement the same in their work.

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11.2.2 Major Milestones and Accreditations
• 1984 - Registered with an initial investment of Rs.200,000=00

• 1985 - Recognized by ISI (now known as Bureau of Indian Standards)
• 1987 - Qualified by the criteria of Ministry of Environment and Forests, India
and was notified as one of the first 14 Standard Environmental Laboratories
published in the Gazette of India
• 1988 - Licensed for carrying out tests on Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
• 1991 - Accredited by NCTCF, DST, Government of India (the forerunner of
NABL)
• 1995 - Accredited by NABL, India under its revised scheme, certified by
Standards Australia, Quality Assurance Services as per ISO/IEC Guide 25 and
ISO 9002
• 1996 - GLP Compliance
• 1998 - Accreditation by GOSSTANDART and joint venture for certification of
Food Exports with ROSTEST, Russia
• 1998 - World Bank Recognition
• 2002 - ANVISA Brazil Certification
• 2003 - USFDA accepts Vimta Bioequivalence study report. Showcased Vimta
at AAPS (USA) and ICSE-CPHI (Germany)
• 2003 – Recognized by Saudi Arabian Standards Organization
• 2004- Enters Gulf market - Executes a contract for environmental
consultancy in Kuwait
• 2006 –Expands its overseas activities. Undertakes environmental assignment
in Saudi Arabia
• 2006 – Undertakes environmental impact assignment in Tanzania, Africa
• 2008 – Has been Pre-Qualified by World Health Organization (WHO)
• 2008- Undertaken environmental impact assessment studies in Cameroon,
Africa
• 2010 – Accredited by Quality Council of India/NABET for Environmental
Consultancy Division
11.2.3 Services Offered
Spread over 70,000 sq.ft lush green garden premises at Cherlapally, Hyderabad
(India), the scientifically designed and meticulously groomed infrastructural
facility of the Central Laboratory of VIMTA has the most sophisticated
instruments backed by an excellent team of professionals.
Over 150,000 sq. ft. of world class research laboratory is also under operation at
Biotech Park-Genome Valley, Hyderabad (India). Having all the facilities under
one roof is perhaps the only one of its kind in South Asia in the contract testing
and research sector.

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VIMTA Central Laboratory, Cherlapally, Hyderabad VIMTA Life Sciences, Genome Valley, Hyderabad
Vimta offers services under the following specializations:
• Environment;
• Analytical;
• Clinical Reference Lab;
• Clinical Research;
• Preclinical;
• Molecular Biology; and
• Research and Development.
The environment division of VIMTA Labs Limited (VLL) has its presence all over
India and other countries including a strong association with international
consultants like Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Kennametal Inc.
- USA, Rudal Blanchard – UK, E&E Solutions – Japan, NAPESCO & Kuwait National
Petroleum Corporation – Kuwait, Marafiq and Haif Consultants – Saudi Arabia and
others. Vimta Labs Limited has the following credentials:
• Recognition by BIS, India;

• Recognition by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India and
various State Pollution Control Boards (wherever applicable);
• Recognition by Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India (NABL);
• Recognition by Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India;
• Recognition by APEDA, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India;
• Recognition by Saudi Arabia Standard Organization (SASO), Saudi Arabia;
• Recognition from NEMC, Tanzania;
• Accreditation by NCTCF;
• Certification from Standard Australia;
• Recognition from ANVISA Brazil;
• Recognition from USFDA;
• Quality Assurance Services as per ISO/IEC 17025;
• Quality Assurance Services as per ICH Guidelines; and
• Recognition by World Health Organization (WHO).
11.2.4 Services of Environment Division
Environment essentially being a multi-disciplinary science, the range of services

offered by the division are also comprehensive and caters to the needs of
industry, pollution control agencies, regulatory authorities and in a larger pursuit
of a green globe. The services under environment include:
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• Site selection and liability studies;

• Environmental impact assessments;
• Environment management plans;
• Carrying capacity based regional studies;
• Environmental audits;
• Solid and hazardous waste management;
• Risk assessment (MCA,HAZON,HAZOP) & disaster management plans;
• Occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene;
• Environmental monitoring for air, meteorology, water, soil, noise, ecology and
socio-economics;
• Industrial emission source monitoring;
• Offshore sampling and analysis of marine water and sediments;
• Marine ecological studies;
• Marine impact assessment;
• Rehabilitation and resettlement studies;
• Forestry and ecological studies;
• Geological and hydro-geological studies;
• Land use /land cover studies based on remote sensing;
• Socio-economic studies;
• Due diligence studies;
• Industrial epidemiological studies;
• Wasteland management studies; and
• Study on bio-indicators.
The services under Environmental Chemistry include:
Analysis of water, wastewater, soil, solid waste, hazardous waste as per

international codes;
Source emissions and work zone air/noise quality monitoring;
Analysis of SVOCs, VOCs, PAH, BTEX, AOX, PCB’s, TCLP metals, TOC etc.;
Categorization of hazardous waste; and
Pesticide residue analysis.

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11.2.5 Facilities of Environment Division
Vimta-Environment Division is located in scientifically designed Central Laboratory

with the state-of the-art modern facilities to offer vide range of services in indoor
and outdoor monitoring and analytical characterization in the field of
Environment. Further, it is ably supported by highly skilled and experienced team
of professionals in the fields of science, engineering, ecology, meteorology, social
planning, geology & hydro-geology and environmental planning.
Besides the regular monitoring equipment such as Respirable Dust Samplers

(RDS), automatic weather monitoring stations, stack monitoring kits, personal
samplers, noise meters, portable water kits etc, the other major specialized
equipment include:
• Monostatic Sodar–Designed by National Physical Laboratory, GOI;

• Integrated Noise Level Meters–Quest, U.S.A;
• Flue Gas Analyzers–Testo, Germany;
• 113-A Gravimetric Dust Sampler-Casella, London;
• ICP AES– Varian, USA;
• Gas Liquid Chromatographs with FID, ECD & pFPD–Varian, USA;
• Gas Chromatograph with Mass Detector–Varian, USA;
• Atomic Absorption Spectrometer [AAS]–Varian, USA;
• PAS-AFC-123 instrument;
• High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC);
• Laser Particle Size Analyzer;
• Bomb Calorimeter;
• Polarographs;
• X-ray Fluorescent Spectrometer;
• Flame Photometer;
• Carbon Sulphur Analyzer;
• Computerized Fatigue Testing Machine;
• Electronic Universal Testing Machine;
• Fourier Transmission Infrared Spectroscope; and
• Water Flow Current Meter – make Lawrence & Mayo.
HIGH RESOLUTION GAS CHROMATOGRAPHS

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11.2.6 Quality Systems
The basic fact that environment division and its supporting site laboratories are
accredited by NABL (IS0-17025) and Ministry of Environment and Forests, India
and by other international bodies stand testimony to its emphasis on Quality
Systems.
11.2.7 Achievements
Being the first laboratory to be recognized under Environment Protection (EP) Act
by Government of India (GOI), environment division with its best mind power and
industrial knowledge competency that allows it to compare with the best in the
business.
• The environment division till date has executed about 750 environmental
impact assessment and environment management studies with risk
assessment and disaster management plans for various spectrum of industries
and obtained statutory approvals;
• Supported by the strong modern laboratory and experienced hands,
environment division is well equipped in conducting due diligence, phase-I and
phase-II studies;
• Undertaken specialized studies such as regional environmental impact

assessment on carrying capacity principle; upper air meteorological studies
using monostatic SODAR for major industrial complexes;
• Associated with prestigious studies such as environmental pollution
monitoring around Taj Trapezium (India), pre and post satellite launch studies
for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and monitoring for offshore oil
& gas exploration for deep-sea water and sediment sampling;
• The services offered include vide spectrum of industries covering power,

chemical, cement, mining, steel & alloys, metallurgical, aluminium refining &
smelting, dye & intermediates, bulk drugs, pesticides, agro-chemicals, petro-
chemicals, refineries, pulp & paper, oil & gas exploration & production,
asbestos, infrastructure such as highways, seaports and airports, river valley,
foundries etc;
• Undertaken environmental consultancy for pipeline layout and up gradation of
API oil-water separators of various crude oil depots and petrol filling stations
of Kuwait National Petroleum Corporation, Kuwait;
• Undertaken performance evaluation and capacity expansion of sewage

treatment plant and industrial wastewater treatment Plant for Marafiq, Saudi
Arabia;
• Undertaken environmental impact assessment studies for pulp and paper mill
expansion of Mufindi Paper Mills, Tanzania, Africa; and
• Undertaken environmental impact assessment studies for bauxite mines in

Cameroon, Africa for Cameroon Aluminium Limited (CAL).
The details of the persons involved in the preparation of present EIA/EMP report
are presented below:
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DETAILS OF PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN PRESENT EIA/EMP STUDY – VIMTA LABS LTD
Sr. No. Name Qualification Position Contribution Experience

1 Mr. M.Janardhan M.Tech (Env. Engg) Vice President Co-ordination About 17 years of experience in the field of environmental
(Environment) management and environmental engineering
2 Mr. E.Shyam Sundar M.Sc., M.Phil (Chem) Assoc. Vice Project Manager About 17 years of experience in the field of environmental
PGDES President (Env. chemistry and monitoring
Projects)
3 Dr.M.V.R.N.Acharyulu M.Sc., Ph.D (Ecology) Group Leader Expert About 16 years of experience in the field of Terrestrial,
Aquatic and Marine Ecology
4 Mr. K.V.Kishore Babu M.Tech (Env) Group Leader Expert About 8 years of experience in the field of environmental
management and environmental engineering
5 Dr. C. Mary Sukanya M.Sc (Tech), Ph.D (Envi Env. Scientist Expert About 7 years of experience in the field of Environmental
Science & Tech) Management and Environmental Chemistry
6 Ms. Durga Bhavani M.Sc. (Env) Scientist Expert About 7 years of experience in the field of Environmental
Chemistry
7 Mr. V. Rangasamy M.Tech (Env) Env. Engineer Expert About 5 years of experience in the field of wastewater
management
8 Ms. P. Bhavna M.Tech (Env) Env. Engineer Expert About 6 years of experience in the field of Environmental
management and environmental engineering
9 Mr. Karunakar S M.Tech (Env) Env. Engineer Expert About 3 years of experience in the field of environmental
studies and management
10 Mr. K.V.Suryanarayana M.Tech( Env) Env. Scientist Expert About 5 years of experience in the field of environmental
monitoring and air pollution and management
11 Mr. A. Aditya Srinivas M.Sc. (Environmental Env. Scientist Expert About 7 years of experience in the field of environmental
Science) analysis
12 Mr. P. Niranjan Babu B.Com Asst Manager Secretarial About 18 years of experience in the field of environmental
Support monitoring
13 Mr. P. Krishna I.T.I (Civil) Sr. Draftsman Cartography About 12 years experience in the field of environmental
management and civil drawings
14 Mr. J. Rama Krishna I.T.I (Civil) Sr. Draftsman Cartography About 11 years experience in the field of environmental
management and civil drawings

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MCCM CENTRAL ZONE
c No.314(3)1201O-MCCM(CZ)/MP-19
To,
Nagpur, Dated
( Mis Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited

IPICOL House (1~ Floor Annexe)
c Sub. :
Bhubneswar-751 0022 (Orissa)
Approval of Modifications in Approved mining plan of Neelachal Iron are

( deposit of Mis Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited over an area of 874.290
hectares, in villages Mithirda, Kriyakudar, Basasa, Dalita, Sanarusibenua,
Kadalia, Piripokhari and Handibhanga in Sundergarh and Keonjhar districts of
( Orissa, submitted under rule 22(6) of MCR, 1960.
Reference:- 1. Your RQP's letter No. GM(G)/IBMJNINlJ627/1Odated 24.08.2010.

( 2. This office letter ofeven no. dated 08.10.2010.
3. Your RQP's letter No. GM(G)/IBMJNINlJ635/1Odated 02.11.2010.
( Sir,
In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (b) of Sub-Section (2) of Section 5 of
( Mines & Minerals (Regulation & Development) Act, 1957 read with Government of India
Order No. 8.0.445 (E) dated 2804.1987; I hereby approve the modification in the above said
mining plan. This approval is subject to the following conditions in "addition to the conditions
( inaposed while approving the Mining Plan vide letter no. 314(3)12008·MCCM(C)IMP-53
dated 16.06.2009: -
C i) Tills approval of modification in the approved Mining Plan is without prejudice to any
other laws applicable to the ntioelarea [Tom time to time whether made by the Central
Government, State Government orany other authority.
( ii) It is clarified that this approval of the modification in the approved Mining Plan does
not in any way imply the approval of theGovernment in terms of any other provisions
of the Mines. and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 or the Mineral
( Concession Rules, 1960 and any other laws including the Forest (Conservation) Act,
1980, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the rules made thereunder.
( iii) It is further clarified that this approval of modificationin the approved Mining Plan is
subject to the provisions of Forest (Conservation) Act 1980, Forest Conservation
Rules 1981 and other relevant statutes,prders and guidelines as may be applicable to
( the lease area from time to time.
iv) It is further clarified that the approval of modification in the approved Mining Plan is
subject to the provisions of the Mines Act 1952 and Rules & Regulations made
( thereunder including submission of notice of opening, appointment of manager and
other statutory officials.
C v) The execution of modification in the approved Mining Plan shall be subject to
vacations of prohibitory orders / notices, if any.
vi) The approval of mining operations and associated activities is restricted to the mining
( lease area only.. The mining lease area is as shown on the statutory plans under Rule
28 of Miueral Conservation and Development Rules 1988, by the
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The modification in the approved Mining Plan is approved without prejudice to any
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Yearly' report as require under rule 23E(2) of MCDR'88 setting forth the extent of
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progressive mine closure plan and if there is any deviations, reasons thereof shall be ()
submitted before 1sl July of every year.
xiv) The lessee should submit the- financial assurance to the Regional Controller of Mines,
Indian Bureau of Mines, Bhubaneswar before executing the mining lease deed as per
rule 23(F)(3) of Mineral Conservation & Development Rules, 1988.
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EMP) as approved by MOEF (Ministry of Environment & Forest) shall be submitted (J
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xvi) The Environmental Monitoring Cell s11a11 be established by the company. This
Environmental Monitoring Cell of the company, shall continue monitoring ambient air
quality, dust-fall rate, water quality, soil sample analysis and noise level
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buffer zone as per requirement of Environment Guidelines and keeping in view IBM's
circular No. 3/92 & 2193 season-wise every year or by engaging the services of an
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maintained in a bound paged register kept for the purpose and the same shall be made ()
available to the inspecting officer, on demand.
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Regional Controller of Mines, Indian Bureau of Mines, Bhubaneswar, to comply with
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before executing the mining lease deed. The. lease deed shall be executed only after
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( Sub: Grant ofMinil1g Lease in the district of Snndargarh &. Keonjhar,
( Read: Application presented on 06.Q5,1996 by Mis Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd. for
grant of mining lease. for iron ore over an area of 1850.00 hects in village
( Kadalia, San-Risibema, Basada, Handibhanga and Pidhapokhari in the district
of'Sundargarh &. Keonjhar.
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( interest with them do' not in respect ofiron or~' or related group ofminerals hold such
( area in theState as with the area over which the 1ll.iJ1ing lease bas nowbeen asked for
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order to the Collector, Sundargarh I Keonjhar and clearance I approval of MoEF,
( Government of India on de-reservation proposal of forest land involved as per
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( Floor Annex), Bhubaneswar-751002 for information & necessaryaction
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XNeelachal IspatNIgam Ltd.
IPICOl House (1~ FJobrAnnexe),
Bhubaneswar - 751022 (OrISSa).
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Sub: r':.on . Ore Min~n9 Project .or Mis Neelachal Ispat Nigam ltd.,
( DIstricts KeonJhar and Sundergarh, Orissa - Prescribing of TOR.
Regarding.
( Reference is inVited to your Jetter no. nlf dated 15.1.2010 arong with l:I1e
application In the prescribed format (form-I) and a copy of l:I1e pre-feasibility report to
( prescribe the TORs. fOr undertaking detailed ETA stUdy for l:I1e Purpose of obtaining
environmental clearance under the provisions of the.SA Notification, 2006 in respect of
the above ·mentioned project. .
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2. . The proposal Is foropening of a new mine for production of2.0 million TPA oflron .
ore; The mine lease are.! Is.874.29 ha, which IncludeS 801;:153 of folllStlarid. Mine ha
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depth will be 30 m bgl. Ground wate, table Is at 40 m bgl. MIne workln~ wjJI not
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( (ii) AI/documents inclUding approved n\ine plan, ETA and public hearing S/JDuld b~
cOnipatibl~ with oneariol:l1et in terms qf the mine lease:area~ j;>roductlon. levels, .
. Waste gener;llloli and itsmanagerrient and mining technology and shOUld be In .
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(iii) . The stUdY are~ ~i11COli1prlseof 10 km ZOhearoundthe niine lease from lease .
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(vi) Status of forestry dearance for the broken up area and Virgin forestland involved
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afforestation (CA). A copy: of the proposal submitted for forestry clearance 'should
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area and accordingly detailed mitigative measures requlr€d shOUld beworked out
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( station within 500 m of the mine ease inthe pre.<Jominant doWnwind direi:tion, .
(xvi) Air quality modeling should be carried out for prediction of impact of the project
( on the air quality of the. area. It should also take into account the impact of
movement of vehicles for transportation of mineral, The details of the model used
and Input parameters USed for modeling should be provided. 1he alr quaiity
( contours may be shown on a location map clearly indlcaling the location of the
site, location of sensitive receptors, if any and the habitation. The wind roses
( shoWing pre-dominant winddirection may also be Indicated onthe map.
(XVii) The water requirement for the project, its availability and source to be furnished.
( A detailed water balance should also be prOVided. Fresh water requirement for
the projectshould also be indicated.
( (XViii) Necessary dearance from the Competent Authority for drawl of requisite quantity
of waterfor the project should be provided.
( (xiX] Detalls of-Water conservation measures propq.sed to beadopted inthe project.
(xx) Irryp~ct of the project on the water qUality- both surface and groundwater shou Id
( .be assessed and necessary safeguard measures, If any required should be
provlded.
c (XXI) Based on actual monitored data, It may clearly be shown whether working wlll
Intersect groundwater. Necessary data and documentatIon in thls regard may. be
c provIded c- Incase the WOrking will intersect groundwater table, a detailed hydro
g8<)!oglcal study should. be undertaken and report' furnIshed. Necessary
permission from Central Ground Water Authority for working beloW ground water
c and for pumpIng of ground water should also be obtained and copy furnished.
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. (xxii] Details of first order stream, If any passing through lease area and modificatIonl
( diversion proposed, if any and -the impact of thesame onthe hydrology should be
brought out
( (xxUi) Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, If any, in theproject to be prOVided.

(xxiv) lnformatlo~ on site elevation, workliig depth, groundWater table beshci~ld
( . provided both In AMSL and bgl. A sthemalic diagram may also be proVided for
the same. . .
( (xxv) Quantltyof solid waste generation tob.e estimated and detclils for Its and ~isposal
management be provlded, The quality, volumes ani:! methodology pianned for
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{xxvi) The recl~matian pan, post'mine land use and progressive greenbelt development
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planshall be prepared in tabular form (prescribe<:) format) and submilted.
(XXVii) impact on local transport infrastructure due to the. project. Projected Increase in
trucktraffic as a result of the projectIn the present road network (Including !+,Dse o
outside the projectarea) and whether"lt Is 'capable' of handling the inereaseQ..)(ld.
Arrangement far Improving the lrifta5trueture, if contemplated Indudlng action to
be taken by otheragelldes such as State Government; if any, should be covered.
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(xxlX) Conceptual post mine land use·and Reclamation and Rehabllltation of mined out
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(xxx) Phase-wise plan of greeribelt development, plantation and compensatory
afforestation clearlY indicating the area to be covered under plantation and tlle
spedes to be planted.
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(XXXii) Measures of SOClo. ~conomlcinfluence to the local community proposed to <Je
prOVided by project proponent. As far as possible, quantitative dimension to be ()
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( Th!l ~ uestlqnnaire for envlronmental'appiai ,ning prOjects as devised
earlier by the Ministry shaIi also be filled and su mltted.
( e) Approved mine plan along with copy of the approval letter for the proposed
capacity should also besubmitted; ,
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Instructions for the consuftants issued by MoEF vkle Q,M. No. J-
( 1:l,013/41/2006-rAJI(I) dated 4th August, 2009, which areavallable on the
website of this Ministry should also be followed. \,
( S. The ErA report should also include (1) surface plan of the area Indicating contours
of main topographic features, 'drainage and'. mining: area, (11) geolagfcal maps and
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( sections and (III) sections of the mine pit and external dumps, If Clny, clearly showing the
land features of the adjoining area. .
( 6. The prescribed TORs would be valid for a period of two years for submlsslon of
the EIA/EMP reports, as perlne a.M. No. ]-11013/411200S-IA.II(I) dated 22.3.2010.
( 7. After preparing the draft EtA (as perthe generic structure prescribed in Appendix~
III of the ErA N.otification~ 2006) covering the above mentioned Issues, the proponent
will get thepubJic(hearing conducted and take further necessary action for obl:<linfng
( environmental clearance. in,accordanc!l with the procedure' preScribed under the ErA
Notification, 2006. . . .
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. Government of India, RegIonal OffiCe (El), A-3, CfiandrasekharpUr; Bhul:1aneswar
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All documents including approved mine plan, EIA Complied
and public hearing should be compatible with one
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The study area will comprise of 10 km zone 10 km area is covered under
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area, agricultural land, grazing iand, wildlife satellite imagery is provided in ()
sanctuary and national park, migratory routes of Chapter-3, Section-3.3
fauna, water bodies, human settlements and
other ecological features. Environmental setting of the
study area is given in Chapter-l,
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area and virgin forestland involved in the project under FAC Act 1980 vide state
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including deposition of net present value (NPV) SI.No.398/1O dtd.1O.06.2010
and compensatory afforestation (CA). A copy of and is under process in the 0/0 ()
the proposal submitted for forestry clearance RCCF Rourkela etc. NPV shall be
should also be furnished. deposited on receiving demand
from Forest Department
Compensatory Afforestation
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Annexure-XVI.
Gram sabha were conducted
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Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
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Keonjhar districts obtained.
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9 The vegetation in the RF/ PF area. Details of vegetation in forest
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including on the elephant population.
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warden is enclosed as
( Annexure-X
11 Location of National Parks, Sanctuaries, Authentication of flora and fauna
( Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Corridors, from wild life warden is enclosed
Tiger/Elephant Reserves (existing as well as as Annexure-X.
proposed), if any, within 10 km of the mine lease
( should be clearly indicated. A location map duly Map of orissa showing location
authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden should be of National parks, sanctuaries,
provided in this regard. Necessary clearance, if elephant /tiger reserves /
( any, as may be applicable to such projects due to corridors authenticated by DFO
proximity of the ecologically sensitive areas as cum wildlife warden is enclosed
( mentioned above should be obtained from the as Annexure- X (page-7)
State Wildlife Department! Chief Wildlife Warden
under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and
l: coov furnished.
12 A detailed biological study for the study area Biological study representing
( [core zone and buffer zone (10 km radius of the core and buffer zones in the
periphery of the mine lease)] shall be carried out. study area is given in Chapter-3,
Details of flora and fauna, duly authenticated, Section-3.9
C separately for core and buffer zone should be
furnished based on field survey clearly indicating Authentication of flora and fauna
( the Schedule of the fauna present. In case of any for core and buffer zones is
scheduled-I fauna found in the study area, the enclosed as Annexure-X.
necessary plan for their conservation should be
( prepared In consultation with State Forest and Site specific wild life
Wildlife Department and details furnished. conservation plan prepared and
Necessary allocation of funds for implementing submitted for approval. Copy
( the same should be made as part of the project enclosed as Annexure- XI.
cost.
c 13 Impact of-change of land use. Details are given in Chapter-4,
Section-4.9.
14 - R&R plan / compensation details for the project Detailed R & R plan enclosed as
( affected people. While preparing the R&R plan, separate volume along with final
the National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy EIA report
( should be kept in view. In respect of SCs / STs
and other weaker sections, need based survey,
family-wise, should be undertaken to assess their
( requirement and action programmes integrating
the sectoral programme of line departments of
the State Government.
15 Collection of one season (non-monsoon) primary One season monitoring data as
baseline data on ambient air aualitv (PM,n. SO, ner revised MoEF notification of
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and NOx), water quality, noise levelr soil and 16 November 2009 is furnished
flora and fauna. Site-specific meteorological data in Chapter-B. The locations
should also be collected. The location of the selected are well justified with
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monitoring stations should be justified. Date respect to site
wise collected baseline AAQ data should form part covering upwind, downwind &
of EIA and EMP report. There should be at ieast crosswind directions
wind rose
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iease In the ore-dominant downwind direction. o
16 Air quality modeling should be carried out for The air quality modeling details
prediction of impact of the project on the air are
quality of the area. It shouid also take into Section-4.4.2.
provided in Chapter-4, o
account the impact of movement of vehicles for
transportation of mineral. The details of the o
model used and input parameters used for
modeling should be provided. The air quality
contours may be shown on a location map clearly
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indicating the location of the site, location of
sensitive receptors, if any and the habitation.
The wind roses showing pre-dominant wind
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direction mav also be indicated on the man.
The water requirement for the project, its The water requirement details
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availability and source to be furnished. A detailed are given in Chapter-4, Section-
water balance should also be provided. Fresh 4.5.
water requirement for the project should also be
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indicated. Water balance diagram is shown
in Chapter-4, Figure-4.1 & o
Table-4.5.
18 Necessary clearance from the Competent Water allocation
Authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water ground water from CPCB is
letter for o
for the project should be provided. enclosed as Annexure-VI and for
surface water is under orocess. o
19 Details of water conservation measures proposed The details of water
to be adopted in the project. conservation is
Chaoter-4 Section-4.13.
given in o
20 Impact of the project on the water quality both Details of water quality impact is
surface and groundwater should be assessed and qlven in Chapter-4, Section-4.5.
necessary safeguard measures, if any required
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should be orovided.
Based on actual monitored data, it may clearly be Hydro-geological details are
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shown whether working will intersect given in Chapter-3, Section-3.2.
groundwater. Necessary data and documentation CJ
in this regard may be provided. In case the Mine working will be opencast
working will intersect groundwater table, a mechanized. Life of the mine is
detailed hydro geological study should be 37 years. Ultimate working
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undertaken and report furnished. Necessary depth will be 30 m bgl. Ground
permission from Central Ground Water Authority water table is at 40 m bgl. Mine ()
for working below ground water and for pumping working will not intersect
of ground water should also be obtained and copy groundwater table.
furnished. o
Details of first order stream, if any passing Drainage pattern details are
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through lease area and modification/ diversion provided in Chapter-3, Section-
proposed, if any and the impact of the same on 3.2.4.2.
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the hvdroloqv should be brouoht out.
Details of rainwater harvesting proposed, if any, Rain water harvesting details
in the project to be provided. are provided in Chapter-4,
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Sr. No. TOR Conditions Comoliance
( this project under the gUidance
of Central Ground Water Board,
Bhubaneswar has been forward
( to Water Resource Dept. Govt.
Of India, New Delhi vide letter
no. 5-22jSERjCGWAj2012-409
( date 16.04.2012 (Copy enclosed
as Annexure-XIV)
c 24 Information on site elevation, working depth,
groundwater table shouid be provided both in
Diagram showing ground water
table is given in Chapter-3 ,
AMSL and bgl. A schematic diagram may also be Figure-3.1.1.
( nrovided for the same.
25 Quantity of solid waste generation to be The details of over burden
( estimated and details for its disposal and generation and waste dump for
management be provided. The quality, volumes the three mining blocks are
and methodology planned for removal and provided in Chapter-2, Section
( utilisation (preferably concurrently) of top soil 2.17.
should be indicated. Details of backfilling
( proposed, if any, should also be given. It may be
clearly indicated that out of the total waste
generation during the mine life, the quantity to
( be backfilled and the quantity to be disposed off
in the form of external dump (number of dumps,
their helqht terraces etc.),
( 26 The reclamation plan, post mine land use and Reclamation plan and details of
progressive greenbelt development plan shall be progressive mine closure plan
( prepared in tabular form (prescribed format) and are given in Chapter-4, Section-
submitted. 4.12.
c 27 Impact on locai transport infrastructure due to

the project. Projected increase in truck traffic as
a result of the project in the present road
The transportation details and
its impact on study area is given
in Chapter-4, Section-4.4.1
c network (including those outside the project
area) and whether it is capable of handling the
Increased load. Arrangement for improving the
( infrastructure, if contemplated including action to
be taken by other agencies such as State
( Government if anv should be covered.
28 Details of the infrastru cture facilities to be Infrastructural facilities shall be
provided for the mine workers. provided for labour force Is
( included in Chapter-2, Section-
2.18.
( 29 Conceptual post mine land use and Reclamation Conceptual plan details are
and Rehabilitation of mined out area (with plans provided in Chapter-2, Section-
and with adeauate number of sections): 2.11.
( 30 .Phase-wise plan of greenbelt development, The afforestation details are
plantation and compensatory afforestation clearly provided in Chapter-S, Section -
( indicating the area to be covered under plantation 5.7.2.
and the soecles to be nlanted.
31 Occupational health Impact of the project. Details of occupational health
c Details of pre-placement medical examination
and periodical medical examination schedules
are giv'en in Chapter-5, Section-
5.10
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should be lncornorated in the EMP.
Measures of socio economic influence to the local
community proposed to be provided by project
Details are given in Chapter-4,
Section-4. 2.7
c proponent. As far as possible, quantitative
dimension to be given. CSR activities and proposed
budoet details are oiven in
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33 Detailed environmental management plan to EMP details are provided in
mitigate the environmental impacts which, should Chapter-5
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inter-alia also include the impact due to change
of land use, due to loss of agricultural land and ")
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grazing land, if any, besides other impacts of the
oroiects.
34 Public hearing points raised and commitment of The proceedings of public 0
the project proponent on the same along with hearing for both Sundargarh &
time bound action plan to implement the same. Keonjhar districts has been 0
incorporated in Chapter-6 &
Annexure-XV.
35 Any litigation pending against the project and jor No litigations 0
any direction jorder passed by any Court of Law
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aoainst the project if so details thereof.
The cost of the project (capital cost and recurring The total cost of the project is
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cost) as well as the cost towards implementation about Rs.170 crores and the
of EMP should clearly be spelt out. proposed cost incurred on 0
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c ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BACKGROUND
The legal framework is covered under several legislations. Brief detaiis of the
same are given below:
c Legislative Framework
c This section provides a brief summary of India's environmental legislation.

Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is the nodal agency for drafting the
c new environmental legislations and giving the environmental clearance to the
new projects. State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB) are responsible for
c implementing environmental legislation and issuing local Rules, Regulations and

Notifications.
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Regulatorv Control of the Project
( The proposed project is covered under the Environmental Impact Assessment

(EIA) Notification, 1994 and amendments promulgated under Environment
( (Protection) Act (EPA), 1986.
The key environmental legislations pertaining to the proposed operations include:

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• The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980;
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The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974;
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981;
( • The Environment Protection Act, 1986, Rules there under (With amendments);
• The Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules 2000
r- • Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006;and
( • Mines Legislation Pertaining to Environmental Protection.
C: These key instruments and all subsequent and relevant amendments to them are
discussed in further details as below.
C • The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
C Specified activities in forest areas are controlled under the Forest (Conservation)
Act 1980 and clearances are required for such activities. The diversion of
C forestland for non-forestry purposes is not encouraged and clearances for such
activities are difficult to obtain. Seismic surveys, are however, exempted from the
provisions of the Forest Act providing these activities are restricted to clearing of
C undergrowth and lopping of tree branches and do not involve the felling of trees.
C • The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
C: This Act introduced the State Pollution _Control Boards to grant Consent For
Establishment (CFE) and Consent For Operation (CFO) to the industries. The
C investor Intending to set up an industry is required to apply to the SPCB to obtain
a CFE followed by CFO. While granting the consent, SPCB can stipulate conditions
pertaining to the effluents arising from the process. The consent to operate is
C granted for a specific period (usually one year) after which conditions attached
are reviewed by the SPCB before renewal.
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The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

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This Act is very similar in scope to the Water Act, 1974. The Act stipulates the
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establishment of State Boards for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution. In
States where a water pollution board had already been established under the
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earlier Water Act, the two boards were combined to form SPCBs. The
establishment or operation of any industry cannot be undertaken without the
prior consent of the SPCB. A decision on any application for consent must be
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made by the SPCB within four months of receipt of the application. o
• Environment Protection (EP) Act and Rules, 1986
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EP Act was enacted to provide for the protection and improvement of
environment and for matters connected there with. A decision was taken by India o
to protect and' improve the human environment at the United Nations Conference
on Human Environment held at Stockholm in June 1972. It is considered ()
necessary to prevent the hazards to human beings, other living creatures, plants
and property. o
This Act is an umbrella act and gave birth to many sub acts and rules. The EP Act
call for procedural requirements for: o
Obtaining Environmental Clearance; and ( )
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o Submission of Environmental Statement.
The main Rules pertinent here are indicated below:

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o The Hazardous Waste (Management and Handling)
amendments upto 2000);
Rules, 1989 (With o
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Environmental Impact Assessment Notification; and
Public Hearing Notification.
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• E.I.A Notification, 2006 and Subsequent Amendments o
The principal Environmental Regulatory Agency in India is the Ministry of
Environment and Forests (MoEF), New Delhi. MoEF formulates environmental o
policies and accords environmental clearance for the proposed,
expansion/modernization of projects. o
As per the Notification of the MoEF dated 14-09-2006 and its amendments,
Environmental Clearance (EC) needs to be obtained from the·MoEF for various o
identified industries. Any expansion or modernization of any activity shall not be
undertaken in any part of India unless it is accorded environmental clearance by
the central government in accordance with the procedures specified in this
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Notification. As per the procedure, anybody who desires to undertake any project ()
in any part of India or expansion or modernization of any existing industry, a
Detailed Project Report, which shall inter alia include an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) report, needs, to be submitted.
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In addition to the above requirements, the MoEF can notify certain areas as
ecologically sensitive/fragile' and all developmental projects which are to be
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'some coastal areas identified under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification,
forests, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, wetlands and mangroves.
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( • The Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules 2000
c These rules make the occupier and the occupier of a facility responsible for proper
collection, reception, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes listed
in schedule-1, 2, and 3.
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This rule also recommends to obtain and renew the authorization to collection,
( reception, treatment, storage and disposal _of hazardous wastes from state
pollution control board (SPCS) by filing Form-l.
c Applicable Environmental Standards
( The MoEF has the overall responsibility to set policy and standards for the
protection of environment along with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCS).
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Ambient Air Quality Standards
(
The existing standards for National Ambient Air Quality (NAAQ), as prescribed by
CPCS vide Gazette Notification S.Q.384 (E) dated 11 th April, 1994, which are
c applicable for land-based applications for onshore areas. The prescribed
standards are presented below in Table-l.
c TABLE-l
c NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR OUALITY STANDARDS
Pollutant Time Weighted Concentration in Ambient Air (ug/m3 )

c Average Industrial
Area
Residential,
Rural &. Other
Sensitive
Areas
c Sulphur dioxide (SO,) Annual Averaae*

24 Hours**
80
120
Areas
50
80
15
30
c Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
Suspended Particulate
Annual Averaoe*
24 Hours**
Annuai Averace-
80
120
350
60
80
140
15
30
70
c Matter (SPM)
Respirable Particulate
24 Hours**
Annual Averaae*
500
120
200
60
100
50
Matter (Size less than 10 24 Hours** 150 100 75
( microns)
Lead (Pb) Annual Averaae* 1.0 0.75 0.50
24 Hours** 1.5 1.0 0.75
( Carbon monoxide (CO) 8 Hours 5000 2000 1000
1 Hour** 10000 4000 2000
Ammonia Annual Average* 100 100 100
( 24 Hours** 400 400 400
Note.
Annual arithmeticmean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a week 24 hourly
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a.t uniform interval.
** 24 hour/ylB hourly values should be met 9B% of the time in a year. However 2% of the time, it
C may exceed but not on two consecutive days.
Noise Limits and Guidelines for Diesel Generators

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• Noise from DG set shall be controlled by provldlnq an acoustic enclosure or by
C treating the room acoustically, at the users end;
• The acoustic enclosure or acoustic treatment of the room shall be designed for
( minimum 25 dS (A) insertion loss or for meeting the ambient noise standards,
whichever is on the higher side (if the actual ambient noise ts on the higher
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enclosure/acoustic treatment. Under such circumstances the performance
may be checked for noise reduction upto actual ambient noise level,
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preferably, in the nighttime). The measurement for Insertion Loss may be
done at different points at 0.5 m from the acoustic enclosure/room, and then o
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averaged;
These limits shall be regulated by the State Pollution Control Boards and the
State Pollution Control Committees;
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• The manufacturer shall offer to the user a standard acoustic enclosure of 25
dB (A) insertion loss and also a suitable exhaust muffler with insertion loss of
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25 dB (A);
The user shall make efforts to bring down the noise levels due to the DG set, o
outside his premises, within the ambient noise requirements by proper siting
and control measures;
Installation of a DG set must be strictly in compliance with the
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recommendations of the DG set manufacturer; and
A proper routine and preventive maintenance procedure for the DG set should
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be set and followed in consultation with the DG set manufacturer which would
help prevent noise levels of the DG set from deteriorating with use.
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Ambient Noise Standards ()
Ambient standards with respect to noise have been notified by the Ministry of ()
Environment and Forests vide gazette notification dated 26th December 1989
(amended in February, 2000). It is based on the 'A' weighted equivalent noise level
(Leq ) . The ambient noise standards are presented in Table-2.
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TABLE-2
AMBIENT NOISE STANDARDS
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Area Code Category of Area Noise Levels dB(A) Leq
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A Industrial Area
Commercial Area
Davtime*
75
NightTime
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B 65 55
C ResidentiaI Area 55 45 ()
D Silence Zone•• 50 40
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Daytime is from 7 am to 10 pm.
Silence zone is defined as area up to 100 meters around premises of hospitals, educational
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institutions and courts. Use of vehicle horns, loud
bannedin thesezones.
.speakers and bursting of crackers are
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Permissible Standards for Vibrations During Blasting o
As per DGMS mines, depending on the type of structure and the dominant
excitation frequency, the peak particle velocity (ppv) on the ground adjacent to the o
structure shall not exceed the values given in the Table-3.
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C PERMISSIBLE PPV AT THE FOUNDATION LEVEL
OF STRUCTURES IN MINING AREAS
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Type of structure Dominant excitation Frequency,
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Hz
8-25 Hz I >25 Hz
I. Buildings/structures not belong to the owner
C A. Domestic houses/structures
!Kuchha Brick & Cement]
5 10 15
B. Industrial buildings 10 20 25
C . !R.C.C & Framed structures]
C. Objects of historical importance & sensitive 2 5 10
structures
C II. BuildinCls belonging to owner with limited span of life
A. Domestic houses/structures 10 15 25
( !Kuchha Brick & Cement]
B. Industrial buildings 15 25 50
!R.C.C & Framed structures]
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Noise Standards for Occupational Exposure
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Noise standards in the work environment are specified by Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA-USA) which in-turn are being enforced by
C Government of India through model rules framed under Factories Act. These are
given in Table-4.
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TABLE-4
( STANDARDS FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Total Time of Exposure per Day in Hours Sound Pressure Level in dB(A)
( !Continuous or Short term Exposure]
8 90
6 92
C 4 95
3 97
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100
102
1 105
( 3f.I 107
'12 110
v.. 115
( Never >115
Note:
1. No exposure in excess of 115 dB(A) is to be permitted.
( 2. For any period of exposure falling in between any figure and the next higher or lower figure as
indicated in column (1), the permissible levei is to be determined by extrapolation on a
proportionate scale.
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Wastewater Discharge Standards
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The wastewater discharge standards as per EPA Notification (GSR 176 (E), April
C 1996) are given in Table-5.
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List of Parameters
Colour and Odour

Units
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Standard
(On land Irrioation1
Ali efforts should be
Standard
(Surface Watersl
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and unpleasant odour unpleasant odour as far as ()
as far as eradicable. oracticable.
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Susoended Solids
Particle size of Suspended
mo/I
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200.0
Shall pass 850 micron
100.0
Shall pass 850 micron IS o
Solids IS Sieve Sieve
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5
oH value
Temperature
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5.5 to 9.0
Not Specified
5.5 to 9.0
Shall not exceed 5 'C above
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the receiving water
temperature. ()
6 Oil and crease Max. mo/I 10.0 10.0
7
8
Total residual chlorine,
Max.
Ammonical nitrogen (as
mg/I
mg/I
Not Specified
Not Specified 50
1.0
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Nl. Max.
Total Kjeldhal nitrogen
(as N1.Max
mg/I Not Specified 100 o
10 Free ammonia (as NH,), mg/I Not Specified 5
Max.
11 Biochemical oxygen mg/I 100.0 30.0
demand (3 days at
27DC). Max.
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Not Specified
12
13
Chemical oxygen
demand Max.
Arsenic (as As). Max.
mg/I
mo/I 0.2
250
0.2
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15
16
Mercurv (as Ho), Max.
Lead (as Pb), Max.
Cadmium (as Cd), Max.
mo/I
mg/I
mo/I
Not Soecified
Not Specified
Not Soecified
0.01
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2.0
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Cr·'). Max.
mg/I Not Specified 0.1
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18 Total chromium (as Cr), ms/t Not Specified 2.0
Max.
Coooer (as Cu). Max. Not Soecified
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19 mo/I 3.0
20 Zinc (as Zn). Max. mo/I Not Soecified 5.0
21 Selenium (as Se), Max. mo/f Not Specified 0.05 ()
22 Nickel (as Nil, Max. mo/I Not Specified 3.0
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25
Cvanide (as CN), Max.
Fluorides as F
Dissolved phosphates (as
mo/i
mo/I
mg/I
0.2
Not Specified
Not Specified
0.2
2.0
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P).Max
Sulnhldes as (5). Max.
Phenolic compounds (as
mo/I
mg/I
Not Specified
Not Specified
2.0
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C,HsOH)
Radioactive Materials
10-7
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Al Aloha Emitters Max. uC/ml 10'7
B1
29
Beta Emitters Max.
Bio-assay test
uC/ml
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10-7
90% survival of fish
10"
90% survival of fish after 96
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after 96 hours in 100%
effluent.
Not Soecified
hours in 100% effluent.
2.0
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32
33
Iron (as Fe)
Vanadium (as V)
Nitrate nltrooen
mc/t
mali
mo/I
Not Specified
Not Specified
Not Soecified
3.0
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c 1.0 Ambient Air Ouality Standards
c National Ambient Air Quaiity Standards for ambient air has been prescribed by
c the Environment (Protection) Seventh Amendment Ruies, 2009 dated 16 th

November 2009. The prescribed Standards are given below in Table-1.
c TABLE-l
NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR OUALITY STANDARDS
c Sr. pollutant Time Concentration in Ambient Air
No. Weighted Industrial, Ecologically Methods of Measurement
( Average Residential Sensitive
1 Rural and Area
other Area (notified by
( Central
Government)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
( 1 Sulphur dioxide Annual* 50 20 -Improved West and Gaeke
(SO,), ~g/m' 24 Hours** 80 80 -ultraviolet fluorescence
( 2 Nitrogen Dioxide Annual* 40 30 -Modified Jacob & Hochheiser
(NO,), ~g/m' 24 Hours** 80 80 (Na-Arsenite)
-ChemiJuminesence
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(Size iess than
lOum) or PM" uq/m'
Annual*
24 Hours**
60
100
60
100
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-TOEM
-Beta attenuation
( 4 Particulate Matter Annual* 40 40 -Gravitmetric
(Size less than 24 Hours** 60 60 -TOEM
2.5~m) or PM,.5 -Beta attenuation
( uo/in'
5 Ozone (0,) ~g/m' 8 hours ** 100 100 -uv photometric
1 hour ** 180 180 -Chemiluminiscence
( -Chemical Method
6 Lead (Pb) ~g/m' Annual* 0.50 0.50 -AAS IICP method after
24 Hours** 1.0 1.0 sampling on EPM 2000 or
( equivalent filter paper
-ED-XRF usina Tefion filter
c 7 Carbon monoxide
(CQ) mg/m'
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8 Ammonia (NH,) Annual* 100 100 -Chemiluminiscence
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10 Benzo(a) pyrene Annual* 01 01 -Solvent extraction followed
( (BaP)- particulate by HPLC/GC anaiysis
phase only ng/m'
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sampling an EPM 2000 or
eauivalent filter paper
( 12 Nickel (Ni) ng/m' Annual* 20 20 - AAS IICP method after
sampling on EPM 2000 or
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Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken

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24 hourly or 8 hourly or, 01 hourly monitored values, as applicable, shall be
complied with 98% of the time in a year. 2% of the time, the may exceed the limits
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Noise Levels dB(A) ea
A Industrial Area
Commercial Area
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educational institutions, courts, religious places or any other area which is declared as ()
such by the competent authority.
4. Mixed categories of areas may be declared as one of the four above mentioned
categories by the competent authority. ()
* dB(A) Leq denotes the time weighted average of the level of sound in decibeis on scale
A which is relatable to human hearing.
A "decibel" is a unit in which noise is measured.
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Noise standards in the work 'environment ani specified by Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA-USA) which are being enforced by Government of ()
India through model rules framed under Factories Act. These are given in Table-3
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Total Time of Exposure per Day in Hours Sound Pressure Level in dB(A)
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WASTE WATER DISCHARGE STANDARDS
c Sr. List of Parameters Units Standard
No. (On Land IrriQation)
( 1 Color and Odor -- Ali efforts should be made to
remove colorand unpleasant odor
as far as practicable.
( 2 Susoended Solids Ma!1 200
3 Particle size of Suspended Solids -- Shall oass 850 micron IS sieve.
( 4 oH value -- 5.5 to 9.0
5 Temoerature 'c Not snecifled.
6 Oil and crease Max. ma!1 10.0
( 7 Total residual chlorine Max. mq!1 Not specified
8 Ammonicai nitroaen (as N). Max. ma!1 Nat specified
9 Total Kjeldhal nltrooen (as N).Max ma!1 Not soecitted
( 10 Free ammonia (as NH3 l. Max. ma!1 Not soecifled
11 Biochemical oxygen demand (3 days at mg!1 100.0
27°C). Max.
( 12 Chemical oxvaen demand Max. ma!I' Not soeclfled
13 Arsenic (as As). Max. mg!i 0.2
( 14 Mercurv (as He). Max. rnc/l Nat soeclfied
15 Lead (as Pb). Max. moll Not soeclfled
16 Cadmium (as Cd), Max. ma!1 Not snecltted
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18
Hexavalent chromium (as Cr+ 6) , Max.
Totai chromium (as Cr), Max.
ma!1
mall
Not specitled
Not soecifled
19 Copper (as Cu), Max. ma!1 Not soecifted
( 20 Zinc (as Zn), Max. ma!1 Not specifled
21 Seienium (as se). Max. mall Not speclfled
22 Nickel (as Nil. Max. ma!1 Not sneclfled
( 23 Cvanide (as CN). Max. mq/l 0.2
24 Fluorides as F ma!1 Not speclfied
( 25 Dissolved ohosphates (as Pl.Max mali Not Soecified
26 Sulohides as (5). Max. rnc/! Not specifled
27 Phenolic comoounds (as C,HsOH). Max. ma!i Not specified
( 28 Radioactive Materials
a1 Alpha Emitters Max. mC!ml 10'7
bl Beta Emitters Max. mC!ml 10-7
( 29 Bio-assay test -- 90% survival of fish after 96
hours in 100% effluent.
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Manaanese (as Mn)
Iron (as Fe)
mall
ma!1
Not soecifled
Not soecified
32 Vanadium (as V) mq!1 Not specified
( 33 Nitrate nitroaen mall Not specified
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than those industries, operations or process for which standards have been specified in
Schedule of the Environment Protection Rules, 1989.
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( Mittistty ofWalet Reso\lt<)~
C~ntral Ground water All!1torlty
c A 1, W J. C1Jf'lJJn Rwd BlImlCks
K.asrurba Gandhi Ma,g
New lJdhU 10001
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MIs l"eelactlaJ Ispat NiglllIl Ltd.,
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IPICOL House
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Bhubaneswar - 751 02:2
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-SlIb: I'll) Objeclloll fOr W'lthdnWcaJ of groulld wAter of MIs Neelachal- I.pat NiglIm
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Kindly refer to :\«lUI' letter mi. NfllIated 23.6.2008 on the abovecited subjtcl. As Ute
( above mentioned site fulls in 'Safe CategorY area on ground water resource coosi4et1ldons,
Central Ground Water Amllol"ily hl'$ no objection for the propo~d wl1hcl""waJ of300 JR!fday
c of ground Wllter in respccl of MIs Ncdachal !'spat J'f".ga.m Ltd., for il$ Iron Ore mining
ulli~ ll~ Village Klidailll, Bl<lek ~iN, TWIll BOltlli, District SlllldelVrl!, Orip.
(. However, taking into consid~OI1 me adverse effott of the ground lViltet withdrawal
that may arise onl<mg term basis, lbe firm! in<i1.1$try is advised to implement Rain Waier
c liarvestin$ and. CoIlS<:r\'allllll mell$1ltes, ~clinll sn<! Reo-use of water and Monitorflli Ofllie
ground wattl' lc::veJs In /lJ1d aroundthe ..rea as per the hy<!r<:>geofogieallnve$ilptlon.. The dslll
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Kodia Block
JODA 50.00 0.00 36.00 119.00 371.65 851 576.65
C JODA 18.00 0.00 28.00 31.00 231.17 150 308.17
BARBIL 139.00 0.00 231.00 93.00 291.12 924 754.12
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BARBIL
10.00
1.00
52.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
16.00
5.00
31.00
6.00
1.00
10.00
5.15
7.29
3005.81
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37.15
14.29
3098.81
783.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.18 0 783.18
( BARBIL 5.00 0.00 38.00 10.00 273.00 157 326.00
BARBIL 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.00 417.17 62 424.17
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BARBIL
BARBIL
3.00
1.00
43.00
53.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2.00
0.00
170.00
106.00
10.00
0.00
97.00
37.00
297.77
1.15
113.42
150.13
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672
427
312.77
2.15
423.42
346.13
( BARBIL
BARBIL
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125.00
0.00
0.00
149.00
15.00
25.00
27.00
152.05
530.22
658
275
384.05
697.22
BARBIL 140.00 0.00 42.00 25.00 4609.28 171 4816.28
BAR81L 57.00 0.00 27.00 95.00 553.29 265 732.29
C BARBIL 11.00 0.00 6.00 2.00 183.75 235 202.75
1549.00 0.00 902.00 595.00 11193.60 14239.60
Kenduihar District
( Joda C.D.Block
JODA 81.28 0.00 542.10 9.02 0.00 1333 632.40
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JODA
192.78
30.24
17.09
0.00
0.00
0.00
166.22
253.28
276.70
14.70
1.62
1.63
0.00
0.00
0.00
260
109
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373.70
285.14
295.42
JODA 1468.21 0.00 222.43 17.84 0.00 447 1708.48
( 1789.60 0.00 1460.73 44.81 0.00 3295.14
3-7 km
SudarQ8rh District
( Koida C.D.Block
BARBIL 22.00 0.00 118.00 86.00 328.18 517 554.18
BARBIL 97.00 0.00 54.00 70.00 175.18 379 396.18
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BARBIL
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48.00
41.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
73.00
52.00
16.00
69.00
101.00
30.00
253.24
217.14
124.23
452
271
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461.24
418.14
211.23
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BARBIL
79.00
15.00
68.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
183.00
33.00
93.00
66.00
6.00
28.00
425.10
71.72
173.76
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753.10
125.72
362.76
BARBIL 21.00 0.00 96.00 26.00 130.20 214 273.20
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96.00
0.00
0.00
160.00
59.00
51.00
27.00
193.21
326.26
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544.21
508.26
BARBIL 25.00 0.00 118.00 10.00 643.63 268 796.63
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722.00
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0.00
7.00
1062.00
9.00
579.00
172.11
3233.96
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5596.96
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( Joda C.D.Block
KEONJHA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 118 0.00
JODA 874.15 0.00 87.82 99.15 719.83 953 1780.95
JODA 105.80 0.00 515.40 20.41 0.00 1549 641.61
( JODA 109.40 0.00 156.44 5.76 0.00 514 271.60
JODA 62.84 0.00 256.32 7.84 0.00 748 327.00
JODA 42.92 0.00 201.99 2.67 0.00 404 247.58
( JODA 0.00 0.00 400.77 5.69 0.00 1695 406.46
JODA 6.60 0.00 850.08 36.40 0.00 1191 893.08.
JODA 2.87 0.00 185.19 54.96 0.00 721 243.02
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JODA
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0.00
0.00
0.00
185.19
24.13
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0.00
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228.36
24.96
BARBIL 19.60 0.00 193.03 13.32 0.00 253 225.95
( JODA
BARBIL
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239.05
0.00
0.00
129.58
165.81
10.97
17.72
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0.00
315
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214.56
422.58
BARBIL 157.87· 0.00 228.48 16.85 0.00 392 403.20
BARBIL 180.22 0.00 24.54 14.40 0.00 602 219.16
C Jhumoura C.D.Block
1910.57 0.00 3604.77 314.90 719.83 6550.07
BARBIL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 40 0.00

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62.36
0.00
0.00
161.79
60.34
0.00
5.68
5.34
0.00
367
242
168.80
128.38
JODA 596.35 0.00 937.00 155.19 0.00 995 1688.54
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JODA
48.32
284.09
0.00
31.68
1481.54
793.93
0.00
32.76
16.28
0.00
1353
1596
1546.14
1142.46
JODA 72.57 0.00 284.78 8.33 0.00 ·268 365.68
1065.36 31.68 3719.38 201.96 21.62 5040.00
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KEONJHA 664.14 0.00 105.78 35.87 103.08 372 908.87"
KEONJHA
KEONJHA
641.58
419.90
785.05
0.00
0.00
0.00
176.68
120.52
354.06
113.18
42.21
121.40
78.21
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KEONJHA 214.97 11.51 677 1365.59
KEONJHA 1214.25 0.00 793.90 53.18 1301.71 331 3363.04
KRONJHA 1300.20
5025.12
33.41
33.41
866.82
2417.76
24.20
483.61
63.49
1679.40
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Sudarnarh District
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BARBll 248.00 0.00 26.00 77.00 37.14 491 388.14
BARBll
BARBll
421.00
96.00
0.00
0.00
180.00
49.00
119.00
80.00
57.00
184.12
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409.12 0
BARBll 229.00 0.00 313.00 261.00' 279.58 3599 1082.58
BARBll
BARBll
2.00
35.00
0.00
0.00
11.00
2.00
7.00
0.00
358.00
19.60
122
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378.00
56.60 0
BARBll 57.00 0.00 18.00 8.00 327.24 80 410.24
1088.00 0.00 599.00 552.00 1262.68 3501.68
Kenduihar District
Joda C.D.Block
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JODA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 81 0.00
JODA
JODA
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6.28
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0.00
0.00
117.04
0.00
0.00
14.50
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362
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14.50
123.32
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JODA 89.81 0.00 962.09 19.14 0.00 3447 . 1071.04
JODA
JODA
79.68
114.75
0.00
0.00
428.21
335.87
12.99
11.42
0.00
0.00
382
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520.88
462.04
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JODA 6.70 0.00 174.35 4.01 0.00 443 185.06
JDDA
JODA
0.00
8.08
0.00
0.00
148.42
164.33
4.02
7.28
0.00
0.00
265
378
152.44
179.69 0
JODA 42.81 0.00 438.71 18.94 0.00 712 500.46
JODA
JODA
79.53
161.87
121.97
0.00
0.00
593.24
242.28
15.71
14.65
0.00
0.00
845
291
688.48
418.80 0
BARBll 0.00 339.65 5.70 0.00 353 467.32
BARBIl 43.64 0.00 127.60 9.96 0.00 419 181.20
BARBll
BARBll
19.60
163.14
0.00
0.00
193.03
95.86
13.32
45.30
0.00
0.00
253
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225.95
304.30
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BARBll 275.72 0.00 108.57 23.01 0.00 662 407.30
BARBll 24.06 0.00 239.73 10.71 0.00 526 274.50 (]
BARBll 25.31 0.00 334.03 17.14 0.00 382 376.48
BARBll 32.18 0.00 227.61 18.95 0.00 355 278.74
Jhurii""ura C.D.Block
1295.13 0.00 5270.62 252.25 14.50 6832.50
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BARBll 5.66 0.00 280.04 5.60 0.00 99 291.30
12.58 0.00 88.11
JODA
JODA 62.88 0.00 24.09
155.19
31.07
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0.00
243
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255.88
118.04
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KEONJHA 212.07 0.00 632.95 35.92 0.00 702 880.94
KEDNJHA 259.49 0.00 392.54 0.00 24.31 612 676.34
KEONJHA 103.52 0.00 353.20 14.00 0.00 293 470.72 ()
KEONJHA 34.52 0.00 90.69 5.93 0.00 92 131.14
690.72 0.00 1861.62 247.71 24.31 2824.36
Bansnal c.n.eiock
KRONJHA 7.52 0.00 44.78 8.04 51.55 267 111.89
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KEONJHA 1220.45 0.00 124.67 17.21 193.07 500 1555.40
KRONJHA
KEONJHA
815.50
487.40
0.00
0.00
305.51
245.53
49.27
32.63
35.21
20.45
598
595
1205.49
786.01
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KEONJHA 314.22 0.00 48.53 120.00 80.21 564 562.96
KEONJHA 72.60
2917.69
0.00
0.00
21.32
790.34
34.82
261.97
21.40
401.89
164 150.14
4371.89 0
Total 0 18053.19 65.09 21688.22 3533.21 18551.87 53535.00 61891.50
29.17 0.11 35.04 5.71 29.97 86.50 100.00 ()
Koida Block 3359.00 0.00 2563.00 1726.00 15690.24 23338.24
Joda Block
Jhum ura Block
4995.30
1756.08
0.00
31.68
10336.12
5581.00
·611.96
449.67
734.33
45.93
16677.71
7864.36
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18053.19
29.17
65.09
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1 04/10/2010 20.3 6.7 8.6 9.1 192 208 220 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10/2010 19.4 9.6 9.3 9.7 204 220 228 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10/2010 .19.7 5.3 8.9 9.3 200 218 224 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12/10/2010 20.5 6.8 8.7 9.5 198 221 252 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10/2010 21.5 7.2 9.7 9.9 186 198 221 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
6 19/10/2010 22.4 9.5 9.5 9.8 194 197 210 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 19.7 4.1 8.3 9.2 196 210 221 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 20.6 8.6 8.4 9.3 206 216 228 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
9 01/11/2010 18.7 5.9 9.5 9.7 208 226 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 22.5 8.5 9.0 9.8 202 218 229 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 21.6 6.3 9.5 9.8 198 208 222 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 23.6 9.7 8.9 9.6 1B9 210 221 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 20.7 4.6 9.4 9.7 195 201 216 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 18.5 8.6 8.5 9.2 208 202 227 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
15 22/11/2010 23.6 7.3 9.7 9.9 192 196 208 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL SOL BOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 18.8 9.2 9.2 9.8 184 193 204 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 18.6 6.8 9.1 9.8 197 216 222 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
18 30/11/2010 22.9 4.6 9.6 9.9 209 218 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL BoL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 19.2 6.7 8.3 9.5 211 220 226 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 21.6 8.3 8.7 9.6 201 209 218 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12/2010 18.7 5.6 9.5 9.7 207 218 229 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL 80L BOL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 21.5 8.5 9.4 9.6 199 211 216 <0.01 <0.01 <:0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
23 20/12/2010 18.8 5.6 8.5 9.3 189 199 218 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 20.9 7.4 8.7 9.2 192 198 209 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
25 27/12/2010 21.7 8.6 8.9 9.5 186 201 212 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
26 28/12/2010 18.7 5.4 9.7 9.9 169 226 253 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
Min 1B.5 4.1 8.3 9.1 169 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Max 23.6 .9.7 9.7 9.9 253 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
Avo 20.6 7.1 9.1 9.6 210 <0.01 BOL SOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
98th 23.6 9.7 9.7 9.9 242 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
All the concentrations are exnressed in ua/m3
AVIII-l
ANNEXURE-VIII
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
AAQ2
Sr.No Monitorino Date PM10 PM2.5 SQ, NQ, CQ Q3 Pb NH3 C6H6 BaP AS Ni
Units utl/m3 ua/m3 uR/m 3
3
ua/m 3 ua{m 3 uajm 3 IJQ/m ua{m 3 ppm ppm ppm uQ/m 3 "o/m' nQ/m3 na/m 3 na/m 3
1 04/10 2010 21.3 6.9 7.3 8.3 233 237 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL 80L <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10 2010 25.0. 6.9 8.1 8.6 218 247 245· <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10 2010 21.6 5.8 7.1 7.3 204 212 246 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 80L SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12 10 2010 22.4 5.1 7.2 7.8 224 229 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10 2010 21.3 6.1 8.1 8.6 218 222 228 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL' <0.01· <0.01
6 19/10 2010 22.1 9.6 8.3 8.7 231 234 247 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 25.4 9.2 7.5 7.9 232 238 238 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10 2010 21.3 8.9 7.1 8.1 219 216 228 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL 80L SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
9 01/11/2010 24.8 8.9 8.2 8.6 214 231 237 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 21.2 9.1 7.7 8.2 206 228 256 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 23.9 6.6 7.3 7.5 216 237 242 . <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL 80L SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 19.1 9.6 8.3 8.7 209 219 223 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010" 21.2 9.8 8.3 9.1 229 234 237 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 22.1 6.9 7.1 8.2 223 237 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
15 22/11/2010 23.5 6.3 8.3 8.6 222 244 254 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 21.3 6.9 7.6 8.3 213 224 232 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 19.4 9.5 8.3 9.2 223 231 232 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
18 30/11/2010 20.6 9.9 8.8 9.4 212 208 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 25.4 7.1 7.9 8.4 233 236 238 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 21.9 6.5 8.2 8.6 217 221 224 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12/2010 24.3 6.8 7.8 8.7 211 224 232 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 19.2 6.8 7.2 8.6 218 223 241 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
23 2012/2010 23.6 7.9 7.5 8.2 221 225 227 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 22.3 6.3 8.2 9.1 216 228 231 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
25 27/12/2010 23.2 6.2 8.1 8.7 223 234 236 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
26 28/12/2010 24.9 7.1 7.2 7.6 226 229 236 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Min 19.1 5.1 7.1 7.3 204 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01· <0.01
Max 25.4 9.9 8.8 9.4 256 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Avo 22.4 7.6 7.8 8.4 229 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
98th 25.4 9.9 8.6 9.3 250 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
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ANNEXURE-VIII
AMBIENT AIR OUALITY
AAQ3
Sr.No Monitorino Date PM10 PM2.5 SO, NO, CO 03 Pb NH3 C.H,. BaP AS Ni
Units uc!m 3 ui::J/m3 ua/m 3 ua/m 3 ufJ/m3 "9/m' "9/m' ppm ppm ppm "aIm' JJQ/m 3 "9/m' ng/m 3 ng/m 3 na/m 3
1 04/10/2010 20.7 5.7 7.5 8.2 214 215 225 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10/2010 18.8 6.9 8.9 9.2 201 223 229 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10/2010 18.7 5.2 8.3 8.6 205 217 225 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12/10/2010 22.4 6.6 7.9 8.4 203 225 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10/2010 24.3 6.3 8.8 9.1 211 213 220 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
6 19/10/2010 21.8 6.9 8.3 8.7 209 211 218 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 22.7 6.3 7.8 8.3 221 220 225 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 23.6 6.5 8.7 9.1 202 209 215 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
9 01/11/2010 21.9 6.2 7.9 8.2 212 215 224 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SDL 80L <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 23.3 5.4 7.1 7.6 207 229 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 23.2 6.3 8.5 8.9 203 213 220 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0~01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 21.5 6.5 8.6 9.2 207 210 215 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 22.4 5.8 7.5 8.1 208 213 218 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL BOL SOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 24.1 5.3 8.7 9.2 212 211 217 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
15 22/11/2010 20.3 5.6 8.2 8.5 201 223 229 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 24.6 6.3 8.8 9.3 212 234 248 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 21.1 6.9 7.5 8.1 207 229 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
18 30/1112010 23.5 6.1 8.9 9.4 204 221 227 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 . <0.01
19 06/12/2010 22.5 6.4 8.2 8.6 206 214 220 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/1212010 24.5 6.7 8.5 8.9 205 207 213 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL 80L SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12/2010 22.3 6.2 7.9 8.5 208 216 221 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 23.1 6.6 7.3 7.4 202 205 210 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL 80L SOL <0.01 <0.01
23 20/12/2010 21.9 6.5 7.9 8.3 208 211 216 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 19.1 6.1 8.7 9.4 209 214 220 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
25 27/12/2010 21.3 6.3 8.4 8.6 202 211 221 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
26 28/12/2010 23.2 6.8 7.1 7.6 209 210 216 <0.01 '<0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL SOL SOL' <0.01 <0.01
Min 18.7 5.2 7.1 7.4 201 <0.01 BDL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Max 24.6 6.9 8.9 9.4 248 . <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Ava 22.2 6.3 8.2 8.6 215 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
98th 24.6 6.9 8.9 9.4 235 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
All the concentrations are exoressed in ua/m 3 I
AVIII-3
ANNEXURE-VIII
AMBIENT AIR OUALITY
AM 4
Sr.No Monitorinll Date PMI0 PM2.5 SO, NO, CO 03 Pb NH 3 C6H 6 BaP AS Ni
Units ua/m3 I uc m' uc/m3 ua/m 3 ua!m 3 ~g/m3 'ua/m 3 ppm ppm ppm ""1m
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1 04/10/2010 20.3 7.9 7.1 7.9 221 229 238 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL 80L 80L 80L <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10/2010 16.7 5.2 8.8 9.3 228 236 246 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL S.OL SOL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10/2010 19.5 7.9 7.2 7.3 219 226 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12/10/2010 17.6 5.6 7.7 8.2 225 233 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10/2010 16.8 6.5 8.3 8.8 239 246 255 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
6 19/10/2010 23.6 5.6 7.3 7.9 223 231 240 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 18.7 6.3 7.5 7.8 218 226 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 23.8 7.3 6.7 7.1 223 229 238 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
9 01/11/2010 21.9 5.2 7.6 7.9 220 228 236 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 23.6 5.4 8.1 8.6 225 236 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 20.8 6.1 7.5 7.9 233 240 249 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL BOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 19.6 6.9 6.8 7.5 227 236 246 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 22.5 5.4 9.3 9.5 235 243 252 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 17.3 6.3 7.1 7.7 223 231 241 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SO.L SOL <0.01 <0.01
15 22/11/2010 17.8 7.9 6;5 7.3 226 232 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 21.3 9.2 6.4 7.4 215 221 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 22.6 7.9 6.9 7.5 221 227 236 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL «o.or <0.01
18 30/11/2010 23.8 8.1 7.1 7.6 224 231 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 19.7 7.9 7.6 7.9 218 224 233 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 21.6 9.8 7.2 7.4 222 227 236 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12/2010 23.9 6.3 8.3 8.9 233 242 249 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 21.1 7.5 6.4 7.2 244 264 273 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
23 20/12/2010 22.3 5.3 9.2 9.5 239 246 255 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 19.7 7.4 7.6 8.1 231 238 247 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
25 27/12/2010 20.3 5.4 6.4 7.1 224 231 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
26 28/12/2010 18.5 8.2 6.6 7.8 209 210 216 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Min 16.7 5.2 6.4 7.1 209 <0.01 .
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Max 23.9 9.8 9.3 9.5 273 <0.01 SOL SOL 80L SOL <0.01 <0.01
AVlI 20.6 6.9 7.4 8.0 234 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
98th 23.9 9.5 9.3 9.5 259 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL 80L <0.01 <0.01
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ANNEXURE-VIII
AMBIENT AIR OUALITY
AAC5
5r.No Monitorinq Date PM10 PM2.5 50 2 N0 2 CO 03 Pb NH3 C6H s BaP AS Ni
Units ue/m' ua/m3 ua/m3 ue/m' ua/m 3 ua/m 3 uajm 3 ppm ppm ppm ua/m 3 ua{m3 ue/m' n a/m 3 na/m 3 na/m 3
1 04/10/2010 20.5 7.1 8.6 9.2 227 231 236 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10/2010 17.9 5.2 8.5 8.7 234 238 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10/2010 22.4 5.3 9.2 9.6 225 228 233 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12/10/2010 26.9 5.7 9.3 9.8 231 235 241 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 ' BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10/2010 25.7 5.6 8.3 8.9 245 248 253 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL 'BOL <0.01 <0.01
6 19/10/2010 . 22.9 5.2 7.1 7.6 229 233 238 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL SOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 18.4 6.3 9.3 9.5 224 228 '233 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 18.7 7.7 8.9 9.3 229 231 236 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
9 01/11/2010 .. 18.4 5.4 9.4 9.7 226 230 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 25.5 5.1 9.2 9.3 231 238 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 26.4 6.6 8.1 8.9 239 242 247 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 19.4 8.3 9.1 9.4 233 238 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 19.8 6.3 9.6 9.9 241 245 251 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BDL BOL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 18.6 5.2 9.3 9.7 229 233 239 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01' BDL BDL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
15 22/11/2010 20.8 6.6 8.2 8.6 232 234 241 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 19.5 6.8 9.3 9.7 221 223 228 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010· 23.6 5.5 9.4 9.8 227 229 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
18 30/11/2010 28.7 4.8 8.6 8.9 230 233 238 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 20.1 6.3 8.9 9.3 224 226 231 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 18.8 7.2 8.8 9.1 226 229 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12/2010 24.6 6.9 9.2 9.7 239 242 247 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 29.8 6.2 7.3 8.2 242 251 252 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
23 20/12/2010 23.5 4.9 8.4 8.7 245 248 253 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BDL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 19.4 5.4 7.5 7.6 237 241 245 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
24.6 4.9 8.9 9.2 232 233 238 <.D.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BDL BDL ' BDL <0.01 ·<0.01
25 27 12/2010
26 28/12/2010 25.4 6.9 8.8 9.2 223 226 231 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
Min 17.9 4.B 7.1 7.6 221 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
Max 29.B 8.3 9.6 9.9 253 <0.01 BOL BOL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
Avo 22.3 6.1 8.7 9.1 236 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL '<0.01· <0.01
29.3 8.0 9.5 9.9 252 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL <0.01" <0.01
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ANNEXURE-VIII
AMBIENT AIR OUALITY
AAC6
Sr.No Monitorina Date PM10 PM2.5 SO, NO, CO 03 Pb . NH3 C6H6 BaP AS Ni
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Units uo/m ua/m ua/m ua/m ua/m uo/m ua/m ppm ppm ppm uajm 3
uojm 3 uojm 3 ngjm 3 n o/m3: ng/m 3
1 Q4/1O/2010 23.3 7.3 7.4 7.9 218 236 248 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10/2010 24.8 7.8 8.2 8.6 213 231 243 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10/2010 24.3 6.6 8.5 8.9 218 234 246 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12/10/2010 19.1 8.7 6.9 7.1 215 233 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10/2010 21.8 7.5 8.4 8.8 220 241 250 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
6 19/10/2010 23.3 5.5 6.9 7.2 228 245 257 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 25.1 5.1 8.2 8.7 222 241 254 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0·.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 25.3 6.4 8.4 8.9 230 248 260 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
9 01/11/2010 22.1 6.5 8.6 8.9 218 236 249 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 23.3 7.7 8.2 8.8 221 237 250 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 17.3 6.5 6.4 6.9 210 226 243 <0.01 <0.01 «o.m SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
12 '09/11/2010 23.4 7.7 7.3 7.8 216 232 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 23.9 8.3 7.2 7.6 219 236 252 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 22.1 7.4 7.3 7.9 213 229 241 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
15 .22/11/2010 26.3 6.1 8.4 8.7 217 232 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 17.6 6.8 7.9 8.3 228 247 257 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 24.3 7.5 7.8 8.2 239 269 281 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
18 30/11/2010 23.5 7.3 8.7 9.1 234 251 263 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 22.3 5.2 6.5 7.2 226 243 255 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 25.2 4.9 7.2 7.6 219 236 250 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12/2010 26.1 7.1 8.2 8.6 222 236 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 26.6 8.2 8.4 8.9 229 243 252 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
23 20/12/2010 23.3 8.5 6.8 7.3 220 233 241 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 25.1 7.1 7.3 7.8 226 240 249 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
25 27/12/2010 22.5 7.4 7.4 7.9 240 253 261 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
26 28/12/2010 18.3 5.1 6.8 7.5 224 238 246 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Min 17.3 4.9 6.4 6.9 210 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Max 26.6 8.7 8.7 9.1 281 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL· <0.01 <0.01
Ava 23.1 6.9 7.7 8.1 238 <0.01 . SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
98th 26.5 8.6 8.7 9.0 266 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
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ANNEXURE-VIII
AMBIENT AIR OUALITY
AA07
Sr.No Monitoring Date PM10 PM2.S SO, NO, CO 03 Pb NH 3 C 6H 6 BaP AS Ni
3
Units l..Ia/m3 utl/rn 3 ug/m 3 ""1m' lJa/m 3 l..Iajm ua/m 3 ppm ppm ppm ua/m 3 ua/m 3 IJQ/m 3 n!=l/m3 na/m3 na/m 3
1 04/10/2010 24.1 6.5 8.6 8.9 204 232 251 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL . SDL SDL SDL <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10/2010 16.3 8.7 8.3 8.6 199 227 238 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL SDL SDL SDL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10/2010 19.8 7.5 7.6 8.1 196 219 230 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL SDL SDL SOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12/10/2010 20.3 7.3 8.5 8.9 198 212 223 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL SDL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10/2010 18.3 7.2 7.1 7.6 197 205 216 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL <0.01 <0:01
6 19/10/2010 26.9 9.8 7.9 8.2 200 214 224 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL 'BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 21.8 6.7 7.4 B.6 . 285 203 213 <0.01 <0.01 <0.0,1 BDL BDL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 18.1 7.4 6.9 7.1 200 209 219 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BDL BDL SDL <0.01 <0.01
9 ' 01/11/2010 21.6 7.2 7.3 7.6 201 212 223 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL SDL BPL SOL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 18.9 7.3 8.4 8.9 194 209 224 <O.O!' <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BOL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 22.4 8.3 8.1 8.4' 201 208 219 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 18.9 7.2 8.4 8.9 206 229 240 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL BDL SDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 22.1 7.8 8.3 8.5 198 226 259 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL BDL' BDL SDL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 24.2 6.8 8.5 8.8 208 235 245 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BDL BDL BOL <0.01 <0.01
15 22711/2010 21.5 7.9 7.1 7.6 201 217 226 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL 8DL BDL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 17.9 7.4 7.9 8.3 221 232 240 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 22.9 9.7 7.6 7.9 215 235 245 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
18 '30/11/2010 20.4 6.7 7.1 7.3 214 242 257 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL BDL SDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 24.9 9.6 7.5 7.8 ,205 222 235 <0.01 <0.01' ' <0.01 BOL BOL BOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 19.3 7.4 8.3 8.6 215 229 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BDL BOL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12/2010 24.7 9.8 7.5 7.6 195 223 237 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL SDL 8DL SDL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 23.8 7.8 7.4 7.9 203 211 223 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL <0.01 ' <0.01
23 20/12/2010 20.9 7.8 6.9 7.4 201 209 221 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL SDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/Z010 18.3 7.3 7.6 8.3 213 218 228 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BDL BDL BOL '<0.01 <0.01
25 27/12/2010 27.2 8.8 8.1 8.5 194 207 218 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BO,L <0.01 <0.01
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26 28/12/2010 25.3 7.8 8.5 8.7 204 213 ' 227 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL BDL BDL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Min 16.3 6.5 6.9 7.1 194 <0.01 BDL SDL SDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
Max 27.2 9.8 8.6 8.9 285 <0.01 BOL BDL BDL BOL, <0.01 <0.01
Ava 21.6 7.8 7.8 8.2 219 <0.01 BDL BOL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
98th 27.1 9.8 8.6 8.9 258 <0.01 SDL BDL 8DL BDL <0.01 <0.01
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AVIII-7
ANNEXURE-VIII
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
AA08
Sr.No Monitorina Date PM10 PM2.S SQ, NQ, CQ Q3 Pb NH3 C.H. BaP AS N.i
Units ua/m3 ua/m 3 "aIm' .ua/m3 "aIm' ua/m3 ua/m 3 ppm ppm ppm "aim' 1J9!m
3
"'91m 3 ngjm 3 n9/m 3 na/m 3
1 04 10/2010 17.5 7.2 9.5 9.8 221 237 251 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
2 05 10/2010 18.3 7.7 9.1 9.6 235 250 264 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BoL BOL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
3 11 10/2010 20.5 8.4 7.4 8..2 219 235 249 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
4 12 10/2010 21.9 9.1 8.9 9.6 214 230 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BoL BOL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
5 18 10/2010 20.2 8.3 8.7 9.2 219 233 247 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
6 19/10/2010 17.8 7.4 7.7 8.2 216 232 245 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BoL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 18.1 7.6 7.3 7.6 221 240 251 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 21.4 8.9 8.7 9.5 229 244 258 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BoL BOL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
9 0'1/11/2010 20.3 8.3 7.5 8.6 223 240 255 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010' 18.2 7.3 8.7 9.3 231 247 261 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 17.4 9.9 9.3 9..8 219 235 250 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BoL BOL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 20.5 8.2 7.1 7.5 222 236 251 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 18.8 8.1 6.9 7.2 211 225 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 17.6 7.3 7.5 7.8 217 231 245 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BoL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
15 22/11/2010 22.2 8.9 8.4 8.9 220 235 253 . <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BoL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 19.5 9.1 8.6 9.1 214 228 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BoL BoL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 21.6 9.9 9.1 9.5 218 231 245 <0.01 <0.01. <0.01 BOL BoL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
18 30/11/2010 23.3 9.4 9.3 9.7 220 230 240 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 . 19.5 8.2 9.7 9.8 222 233 243 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BoL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 23.8 8.6 7.5 8.2 235 246 256 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BoL BOL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12/2010 20.3 8.7. 8.3 8.6 238 255 261 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BoL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 22.9 9.4 8.5 8.7 241 252 262 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
23 20/12/2010 25.2 6.5 9.1 9.3 233 245 254 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BoL BOL BoL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 23.2 9.6 9.3 9.7 228 237 247 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
25 27/12 2010 21.6 7.2 8.1 8.6 219 230 240 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
26 28/12/2010 22.3 9.1 9.7 9.7 208 219 233 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
Min 17.4 6.5 6.9 7.2 208 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
Max 25.2 9.9 9.7 9.8 264 <0.01 BoL BoL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
Ava 20.5 8.4 8.5 8.9 236 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
98th 24.5 9.9 9.7 9.8 261 <0.01 BoL BoL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
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ANNEXURE-VIII
AMBIENT AIR OUALITY
AAC9
Sr.No MonitorinQ Date PM10 PM2.S SO, NO, CO 03 Pb NH3 C6H 6 BaP AS Ni
Units . ua/m 3 ua/m" ua/m" ua/m 3 ua/m3 ua/m 3 ua/m 3 ppm ppm ppm IJQ/m 3 ua/m 3 na/m 3
""1m' na/m" na/m 3
1 04/10/2010 20.5 8.1 8.5 9.4 222 231 239 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10/2010 16.6 6.3 9.3 9.8 236 244 251 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL BOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10/2010 21.3 8.2 9.5 9.9 220 229 236 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12/10/2010 17.8 7.8 7.9 8.6 215 224 231 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10/2010 . 21.3 8.2 7.7 8.5 220 227 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
6 19/10/2010 17.4 6.9 8.5 9.8 217 226 232 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 22.5 8.8 9.1 9.3 222 234 240 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SDL SDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 17.5 7.2 8.7 9.9 230 238 245 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
9 01/11/2010 20.3 7.9 8.5 9.4 224 234 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 1B.4 8.2 B.9 9.5 232 241 249 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 24.2 9.3 9.5 9.2 220 ' 229 237 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 17.3 6.9 8.9 8.8 223 230 239 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL BOL SOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 21.7 7.6 9.0 9.6 212 219 226 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL BDL SOL BDL <0;01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 18.4 7.2 9.8 9.9 218 225 232 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
15 22/11/2010 24.8 9.4 9.2 9.4 221 229 236 <0.01, <0.01 <0.01 SOL BOL SOL SDL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 17.3 6.B 9.8 9.4 215 222 229 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL BOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 20.7 7.9 8.8 8.7 217 225 232 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
18 30/11/2010 1B.2 7.3 9.4 9.8 206 217 233 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BDL SOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 19.7 7.5 9.4 9.1 212 223 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL BOL BOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 23.5 9.3 8.4 9.3 215 227 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL SOL SOL' BOL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/1212010 20.2 8.2 8.3 9.2 209 220 231 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SDL SOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 22.2 8.5 7.8 '8.3 213 223 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
23 20/12/2010 21.4 8.4 9.8 9.2 224 238 247 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL B.DL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 20.7 8.3 7.4 9.7 235 260 271 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SDL BDL SOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
25 27/12/2010 19.3 7.3 9.9 8.9 230 242 253 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
26 28/12/2010 20.2 7.3 9.5 9.8 222 234 245 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL BOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Min 16.6 6.3 7.4 8.3 206 <0.01 SOL BOL BOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Max 24.8 9.4 9.9 9.9 271 <0.01 SOL BOL SOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
Ava 20.1 7.9 8.9 9.3 230 <0.01 BDL BOL SOL BbL <0.01 <0.01
98th 24.5 9.4 9.9 9.9 256 <0.01 BOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
All the concentrations are exnreased in ua/m 3 I I
AVIII-9
ANNEXURE-VIII
AMSIENT AIR OUALITY
AA010
Sr.No Monitorinq Date PM10 PM2.S SO, NO, CO 03 Pb NH3 C.H. SaP AS Ni
Units ua/m 3 uajm 3 ua/m3 ua/m 3 ua/m 3 - --~~/m3 --u~/m3 ~/m3
ua/m' ua/m 3 . ppm ppm ppm urJ/m 3 -;:;;:;/m 3 na/m 3
1 04/10/2010 17.6 9.8 7.6 8.2 220 227 236 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10/2010 20.1 8.4 8.1 8.5 223 231 240 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10/2010 17.8 7.4 8.7 9:2 217 224 233 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12/10/2010 21.1 7.2 8.5 8.7 219 227 236 <0:01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOl: SOL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10/2010 17.8 8.9 8.7 9.2 208 219 237 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
6 19/10/2010 23.9 8;6 8.8 9.1 214 225 238 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 21.5 8.8 8.3 8.8 217 229 246 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 20.4 9.5 9.2 9.7 211 222 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
9 01/11/2010 16.8 7.7 8.3 8.7 215 225 238 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 22.9 9.4 9.7 9.8 226 240 251 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 22.1 8.6 9.6 9.6 237 262 275 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 23.1 9.4 8.5 8.9 232 244 257 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <:0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 18.2 9.7 9.3 9.7 224 236 249 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 20.9 9.2 7.6 8.2 222 229 238 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
15 22/11/2010 23.4 8.8 8.3 8.6 219 228 236 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 19.8 8.6 9.5 9.8 224 236 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 17.2 6.7 9.4 9.7 232 240 249 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
18 30/11/2010 21.7 7.6 8.8 9.2 226 '236 246 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SI'lL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 20.2 8.6 8.8 9.3 234 243 253 '<0.01 <0.01 <0.01 'BOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 20.4 9.2 8.1 8.5 222 231 241 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12/2010 22.2 7.9 8.5 8.9 225 232 243 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL 80L <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 18.7 7.2 8.3 8.6 214 221 230 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
23 . 20/12/2010 17.9 7.6 7.9 8.3 224 233 243 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 17.2 8.7- 8.2 8.9 238 246 255 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
25 27/12/2010 19.8 9.1 7.5 8.2 222 231 240 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
26 28/12/2010 23.7 8.3 8.1 8.7 217 226 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Max 23.9 9.8 9.7 9.8 .275 <0.01 SOL SOL SDL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Avo 20.2 8.5 8.6 9.0 233 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
98th 23.8 9.8 9.7 9.8 259 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
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AMBIENT AIR OUALITY
AAOll
Sr.No Monitorina Oate PM10 PM2.S SO, NO, CO 03 Pb NH3 CsH s BaP AS Ni
Units ua/m J ua/m3 ua/m' uaim' ua,m' ua/m 3 ua/m 3 ppm ppm ppm ua/m 3 ua/m J ua/m3 na/m J na/m 3 ng/m 3
1 04/10/2010 22.5 7.6 7.4 8.3 203 212 223 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10/2010 ,18.9 8.2 7.5 9.2 204 215 226 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10/2010 16.7 7.5 8.1 9.7 208 213 225 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12/10/2010 18.8 8.4 7.9 9.4 203 225 237 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10/2010 21.5 7.3 8.1 9.7 208 236 . 256 <0.01 • <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
6 19/10/2010 18.4 9.5 8.2 9.8 203 231 243 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
7 25/10/2010 21.3 8.7 7.7 9.2 201 223 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 19.2 8.7 8.9 9.6 202 216 228 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL 80L BOL <0.01 <0.01
9 01/11/2010 21.7 7.6 9.3 10.7 201 209 221 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BDL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 17.5 6.6 9.1 9.3 204 218 229 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 16.2 7.6 8.6 10.3 201 207 218 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 18.6 9.5 9.3 9.8 208 210 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BDL BOL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 19.2 7.4 9.4 9.8 229 238 246 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BDL BOL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 17.7 6.7 9.3 9.8 213 223 232 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
15 22/11/2010 18.6 7.8 9.3 9.9 207 226 240 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 20.3 7.7 9.2 9.7 214 225 249 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BDL BDL BOL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 16.5 7.2 8.8 9.1 217 227 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOt BDL <0.01 <0.01
18 30/11/2010 20.8 8.6 8.2 8.7 212 230 ·239 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 17.3 8.9 8.2 9.6 231 245 260 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BOL BDL BOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 19.7 9.7 7.5 ' 8.7 219 233 249 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12 2010 23.7 8.5 ' 7.9 8.5 222 234 250 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12 2010 22.2 7.6 7.7 8.3 211 223 243 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
23 20/12/2010 21.6 7.3 9.1 9.5 217 229 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BDL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 24.3 7.9 9.8 9.9 220 233 252 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL BDL <0.01 <0.01
25 27 12 2010 29.9 9.4 8.7 9.8 214 226 241 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BOL BDL BDL 80L <0.01 <0.01
26 28/12/2010 20.3 10.1 8.5 9.1 220 230 241 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL 8DL <0.01 '<0.01
Min 16.2 6.6 7.4 8.3 201 <0.01 BDL BOL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
Max 29.9 10.1 9.8 10.7 260 <0.01 BDL BOL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
Ava 20.1 8.2 8.5 9.4 225 <0.01 BDL, BDL BDL BDL <0.01 <0.01
98th 27.1 9.9 9.6 10.5 254 <0.01 BDL BDL BOL BOL <0.01 <0.01
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All the concentrations are expressed in uQ/m I
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ANNEXURE-VIII
AMBIENT AIR OUALITY
AA012
Sr.No Monitorina Date PM10 PM2.5 50 2 N02 CO 03 Pb NH3 C6H 6 BaP AS Ni
Units 3 3
Jj9/m 3
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1J9/m 1J9/m 1J9jm IJQ/m "'9/m P9/m ppm ppm 1J9/m 1J9/m n9/m3 n9/m 3 n9/m 3
1 04/10/2010 18.1 6.4 7.3 8.9 216 232 245 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
2 05/10/2010 19.5 5.9 8.4 9.8 221 240 251 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
3 11/10/2010 22.0 7.S 8.0 9.5 229 244 258 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL ·SOL BOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
4 12/10/2010 24.7 5.9 7.8 9.3 223 240 255 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL 80L SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
5 18/10/2010 21.3 5.8 8.8 9.9 231 247 261 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
6 19/10/2010 19.8 8.6 8.6 9.3 219 235 250 . <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
7 ' 25/10/2010 24.3 8.9 7.4 8.8 222 236 251 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
8 26/10/2010 23.1 8.6 6.9 9.3 211 225 244 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
9 01/11/2010 22.8 7'.3 8.6 9.5 217 231 245 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
10 02/11/2010 19.6 9.5 8.1 9.6 220 235 253 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
11 08/11/2010 22.5 7.3 8.6 9.1 214 228 242 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
12 09/11/2010 19:6 7.2 8,0 9.6 218 231 245 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
13 15/11/2010 22.1 8.6 8.5 9.6 220 230 240 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
14 16/11/2010 21.3 5.4 7.6 9.1 214 242 257 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
15 22/11 2010 24.7 6.3 8.8 9.9 205 222 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
16 23/11/2010 22.0 7.7 8.3 8.7 208 226 234 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
17 29/11/2010 24.8 8.4 8.2 9.5 202 218 229 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
18 30/11/2010 20.2 8.8 '8.7 8.9 198 208 222 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
19 06/12/2010 22.1 7.4 7.0 8.5 ' 189 210 221 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL 'SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
20 07/12/2010 21.0 9.3 7.8 8.9 195 . 201 216 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
21 13/12/2010 20.7 9.1 8.6 9.8 208 202 227 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
22 14/12/2010 23.2 6.5 7.9 9.3 201 223 235 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
23 20/12/2010 24.3 8.3 7.5 9.1 202 216 228 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
24 21/12/2010 21.1 7.6 7.3 9.6 201 209 221 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
25 27/12/2010 24.0 7.4 8.9 ' 9.5 204 218 229 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
26 28/12/2010 19.4 6.5 8.8 9.9 . 201 207 218 <0;01 <0.01 <D.Ol SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Max 24.8 9.5 8.9 9.9 261 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
Ava 21.9 7:6 8.1 9;3 225 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
98th 24.8 9.4 8.9 9.9 257 <0.01 SOL SOL SOL SOL <0.01 <0.01
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ECOLOGICAL DETAILS
c PLANT SPECIES RECORDED IN STUDY AREA
c Sr. No, I Technical Name

I. Aaricultural crops
I Familv Life form
c 1.
2.
Hordium vulaare
Sorahum vulaare
Poaceae
Poaceae
Hemlcrvotonhvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
c 3.
4,
5.
Triticum vulaare
Zea mays
Orvza sativa
Poaceae
Poaceae
Poaceae
Hernicrvptcnhvte
Hernlcrvotoohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
c 6.
7.
Pennisetum tvohoideum
Sacharum officinarum
Poaceae
Poaceae
Hemicrvotoohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
c II Commercial crops (including vegetables)

8. Abelomoschus indicus Maivaceae Theronhvte
9. Allium ceoe Liiiaceae Geonhvte
( 10. Allium sativum Liiiaceae Geoohvte
11. Annona sauamosa Annonaceae Phanerophvte
12. Arachis hvooaia Fabaceae Geophvte
( 13. Beta vulaaris Chenooodiaceae Geoohvte
14. Brasslca oleracea var botrvdis Cruciferae Theroohvte
( 15. Brassica oleracea var caoitata Cruciferae Theroohvte
16. Caianus caian Fabaceae Theroohvte
c 17.
18.
Carica oaoava
Catharanthes ousillus
Caricaceae
Comoositae
Theroohvte
Theronhvte
19. Cicer arietinum Fabaceae Hernlrrvntonhvte
( 20. Citrus lemon Ruataceae Theroohvte
21. Colacasia esculenta Areaceae Geonhvte
c 22.
23.
Coreandrum sativum
Daucus carota
Umbelliferae
Umbelliferae
Hemicrvotoohvte
Geoohvte
24. Gossvoium so Malvaceae Theroohvte
c 25.
26.
Lvcooersicum esculentus
Manaifera indica
Solanaceae
Anacardiaceae
Therophvte
Phaneroohvte
( 27. Memordia charantia Cucurbitaceae Theroohvte
28. Peoaver somneferrum Peoavaraceae Hemicrotoohvte
Pisum sativum Fabaceae Theroohvte
c 29.
30,
31.
Psidium auava
Raohanus sativa
Mvrtaceae
Cruciferae
Phaneroohvte
Geoohvte
c 32.
33.
Solanum tuberosum
Trichosanthes anauina
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Geoohvte
Theroohvte
III. Plantations
( 34. Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae Phaneroohvte
35. Albizia lebbeck Mimosaceae Phaneroohv e
c 36.
37.
Albizia odorattissima
Albizia orocera
Mimosaceae
Mimosaceae
Phaneroohv e
Phaneroohv e
38. Anacardium occidentale Anacardiaceae Phaneroohvte
C 39. Azadirachta Indica Meiiaceae Phaneroohvte
40. Bauhinia verteaete Caesaloinaceae Phaneroohvte
( 41. Bauhinia ourouria Caesaloinaceae Phaneroohvte
42. Bambusa arundanaceae Poaceae Phaneroohvte
43. Butea suoerba Caesaloinaceae Phaneroohvte
C 44.
: Butea frondosa Caesaloinaceae Phanerophvte
45. Eucalvotus so Myrtaceae Phaneroohvte
C 46.
47.
Casuarina eauisetifolia
Delonix reaia
Casuarinaceae
Caesaloinaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
48, Leucena leucoohloe Caesaloinaceae Phaneroohvte
C Natural Vegetation/Forest Tvpe
49. Abrus orecatorius I Fabaceae I Theroohvte
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Sr. No
50.
Tethnical Name
Abuti/on indicum
. Familv
Malvaceae
Life form
Phaneroohvte
o
5l.
52.
53.
Acacia Arabica
Acacia auriculiformis
Acacia catechu
Mimosaceae
Mimosaceae
Mimosaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
54.
55.
Acacia fernacea
Acacia leucoohloe
Mimosaceae
Mimosaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
Acacia Seneaal Mimosaceae Phaneroohvte
56.
57. Acalvoha ciliate Mimosaceae
Euohorbiaceae
Phanoroohvte
Theroohvte
o
58. Acalypha lanceolata
59.
60.
AcanMoso~mumh~o0um
Achras saoota
Comoositae
Saootaceae
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
6l.
62.
Achvranthes asoera
Adathoda vasica
Adina cordifolia
Amaranthaceae
Acanthaceae
Rubiaceae
Theroohvte
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
63.
64.
65.
Aeale marmelos
Aerva lanata
Rutaceae
Comoositae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
66.
67.
Aaave wiahtii
Aaeratum convzoides
Aaavaceae
Comoositae
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
68. Ailanthes excela Simaroubaceae
69.
70.
Alanaium salivus
Albizia odoratissima
Alanaiceae
Caesaloinaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
7l.
72.
Albizia orocera
Aloe barbedensis
Caesaloinaceae
Aaavaceae
Phaneroohvte
Geoohvte o
73. Alstonia scholaris Aoocvanaceae Phaneronhvte
74.
75.
Alternanthera sessilis
Alvsicamus hamosus
Amaranthaceae
Fabaceae
Theroohvte
Theronhvte
o
76.
77.
Alvsicarpus moni/ifer
Ammania baccafera
Fabaceae
Lvtharaceae
Theronhvte
Theroohvte o
78. Androaraohis oaniculata Acanthaceae Hemtcrvotoohvte
79.
80.
Anoeaeissus latifolia
Anoqeissus latifolia
Cambretaceae
Combretaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
Anoaeissus serica Combretaceae Phaneroohvte
8l.
Antidesma diandrum Euoharbiateae Hemicrvotoohvte
()
82.
Araemone mexicana Paoevaraceae Phaneroohvte
83.
84.
85.
Arthrsxon orionoites
Asoaraaaus racemosus
Poaceae
Liliaceae
Theroohvte
Theroohvte
o
86.
87.
Atalantia monoohvlla
Azadirachta indica
Rutaceae
Meliaceae
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte o
Barleria orionoites Acanthaceae Theroohvte
88.
89.
90.
Bidens biternata
Bleoharis asoerima
Comoositae
Acanthaceae
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
9l.
92.
Bleoharis madarasoatens
Blumea lacera
Acanthaceae
Comoositae
Theroohvte
Theroohvte o
Nvcataainaceae Theroohvte
93.
94.
95.
Boerheavia chinensis
Boerheavia diffusa
Bombax ceibe
Nvctaainaceae
Bombacaceae
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
96.
97.
Borassur flabellifera
Borreria hisoida
Palmae
Rubiaceae
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte
o
Borreria stricta Rubiaceae Theroohvte
98.
99. Boswellia serrata
Brassica camorestris
Burseraceae
Cruciferae
Phaneroohvte:
Theroohvte
o
100.
10l.
102.
Bridelia retusa
Bridelia suoerba
Euohorbiaceae
Euohorbiaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
Caesaloinaceae Phaneroohvte
103.
104.
Caesaloina oulcherima
Calotroois aiaentie Ascleoiadaceae Phaneroohvte o
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ECOLOGICAL DETAILS
c Sr. No Technical Name Familv
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Life form
Calotroois orocera Asclioiadaceae Phanerooh'lte
c 105.
106.
107.
Canna indicda
Cannabis sativa
Cannaceae
Cannabinaceae
Theroohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
c 108.
109.
Canthium diddvnum
Caooaris aohvlla
Rubiaceae
Caooaridaceae
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte
110. Caooaris deciduas Caooaridaceae Phaneroohvte
( 111. Caosicum annuJatum Solanaceae Theroohvte
112. Careva arborea Palmae Phaneroohvte
c 113.
114.
Carissa carandus
Carissa solnarium
Aoocvanaceae
Aoocvanaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
115. Casearia oraveolens Samvdiaceae Phaneroohvte
( 116. Cassia absus Caesaloinaceae Phaneroohvte
117. Cassia absus CaesaJoinaceae Therophvte
( 118. Cassia auriculata Caesaloinaceae Theroohvte
119. Cassia obtuse Caesaloinaceae Theroohvte
120. Cassia occldental/s Caesaloinaceae Therophvte
( 121. Cassia oumella Caesaloinaceae Therophvte
122. Cassia tora Caesaloinaceae Phaneroohvte
( 123. Cavratia terlfolia Vitaceae Phaneroohvte
124. Ceiba oentandra Bombacaceae Phanerophvte
125. Cestrum diurnum Rubiaceae Theoohvte
( 126. Cestrum noctrunum Rubiaceae Therophvte
127. Chloris varioata Poaceae Therophvte
c 128.
129.
Chrysanthemum SD
Cissus auadrangularis
Comoositae
Vitaceae
Theroohvte
Therophyte
130. Citrus I/minoites Rutaceae Phaneroohvte
( Citrus limon Rutaceae Phaneroohvte
131.
132. Citrus media Rutaceae Phaneroohvte
( 133. Cleome avnendre Caooaridaceae Theroohvte
134. Cleome viscose Caooaridaceae Theroohvte
135. CI/torla ternate Fabaceae Therophvte
( 136 .. Cocculus villoss Cucurbiataceae Phaneroohvte
137. Cocos nucifera Palmae Phanerophyte
c 138.
139.
Combretum oval/fol/um
Commel/na benghalensls
Rubiaceae
Commelinaceae
Phaneroohvte
Therophvte
c 140.
141.
Cordia dlchotoma
Cordia mvxa
Rubiaceae
Rubiaceae
Phanerophvte
Phanerophyte
142. Cordia rothri Rubiaceae Phanerophvte
( 143. Crataeva adsoni Capparidaceae Phanerophvte
144. Cratalarla burhia Fabaceae Therophvte
( 145. Cratalaria medlcaqenia Fabaceae Therophvte
146. Croton bonolandinum AmarvlJidaceae Theronhvte
147. Crvotosteaie arendttiore Orchidaceae Hemlcrvntophvte
c 148.
149.
Cuscuta reflexa
Daemla extensa
Cuscutaceae
Fabaceae
Eolnhvte
Theroohvte
( 150. Dalberola oaniculata Fabaceae Phaneronhvte
151. Datura alba Solanaceae Theroohvte
c 152.
153.
154.
Datura fastulosa
Datura metal
Delohinlum eiecus
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Ranunculaceae
Theroohvte
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte
c 155.
156.
Dendraohthe falcate
Desmodium trlflorum
Loranthaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Hemlcrvptophvte
Therophvte
c 157.
158.
Diosovros melenoxvlon
Diospvros melanoxvlon
Lvthraceae
Ebanaceae
Phanerophvte
Phanerophvte
159. Diosovros Montana Lvthraceae Phanerophvte
c AIX-3
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Sr. No'
160.
Technical Name
Echinoos echinatus Comoositae
.
Familv
.
Life form
Theroohvte
o
16l.
162.
163.
Ecliota alba
Eeliota orostrate
Eichhomia cressioes
Comoositae
Comoositae
Pontederiaceae
Theroohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
Hvdroohvte
o
164.
165.
Emblica officinale
Emilia leiertum
Euohorbiaceae
Comoositae
Phaneroohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
o
166.
167.
168.
Ervthrina indica
Euohorbia aeniculata
Euohorbia hirta
Paoillionaceae
Euohorbiaceae
Euohorbiaceae
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte
Theroohvte
o
169.
170.
Euohorbia hvoerocifolia
Euohorbia nerifalia
Euohorbiaceae
Euohorbiaceae
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
171. Euohorbia neruri Euohorbiaceae Theroohvte
172. Euohorbia nivula Euohorbiaceae Theroohvte CJ
173. Euohorbia oiluliflora Euohorbiaceae Hemicrvotoohvte
174.
175.
Euohorbia thvmiflora
Euohorbia tricauli
Euohorbiaceae
Euohorbiaceae
Phaneroohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
o
176. Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae Theroohvte
177. Evolvulus numalaris Convolvulaceae Theroohvte
C)
178. Faaonia cretice Zvnonhvllaceae Phaneroohvte
179.
180.
Feronia eleohantum
Ficus benahalensis
Rutaceae
Moraceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
18l.
182.
Ficus carica
Ficus atomerste
Moraceae
Moraceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte o
183. Ficus hispide Moraceae Phaneroohvte
184. Ficus racemosus Moraceae Phanerophvte ()
185. Ficus relisiosa Moraceae Phaneroohvte
186.
187.
Ficvus qibboss
Flacourtia indica
Moraceae
Flacourtiaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phanerophvte o
Flacourtia latifolia Flacourtiaceae Phaneroohvte
188.
189.
190.
Flacourtia Montana
Fumaria indica
Flacourtiaceae
Paoillionaceae
Phaneroohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
o
19l. Gardenia latifolia Rubiaceae Phaneroohv e
()
192. Gardenia lucida Rubiaceae Phaneroohv e
Garuoa oinnata Burseraceae Phaneroohv e
193.
194.
i95.
Gloriosa suoerbe
Glossocardia bosvellia
Uliaceae
Comoositae
Phaneroohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
o
196.
197.
Gmelina arborea
Gomohrena alobosa
Rubiaceae
Amaranthaceae
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte
o
198. Gossvoium herbaceum Malvaceae Theroohvte
199.
200.
Grewia abutifolia
Grewia salivifolia
Tiliaceae
Tiliaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvt e
o
20l.
202.
Grewia subinaaualis
Gvnandroois avnandra
Tiliaceae
Caooaridaceae
Phaneroohvt e
Hemicrvotoohvte
o
203. Haolanthus tentaculatus Acanthaceae Theroohvte
204. Haolanthus verticillatus Acanthaceae Theroohvte ()
205. Helictris isore Rubiaceae Phaneroohvte
206. Heliotrooium indicum Rubiaceae Hemicrvotoohvte ()
207. Helttrooium ovalifolium Rubiaceae Hemicrvotoohvte
208.
209.
210.
Hemidesmus indicus
Hibiscus aibbosa
Hibiscus micronthus
Ascleoiadaceae
Malvaceae
Malvaceae
Phaneroohvte
Theroohv e
Theroohv e
o
21l.
212.
Hibiscus ovalifolia
Hibiscus rosa-cianensis
Malvaceae
Malvaceae
Theroohv e<
Theroohv e
o
213.
214.
Hibsicus caesus
Holarrhena antidvcenterica
Malvaceae
Ascleoiadaceae
Hernicrvptophvte
Phaneroohvte o
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215. Holostemma annularfa Asleoiadaceae Phaneroohvte
( 216. Hvoroohv/la auriculata Acanthaceae Hemicrvotoohvte
217. Hvotis suavalens Labiatae Theroohvte
c 218.
219.
Ichnocarous frutens
Imoatiens balasamania
Poaceae
Balsaminaceae
Hemicrvotoohvte
Theroohvte
.220. Indioofera cordifolia Caesaloinaceae Theroohvte
( 22l. Indioofera hirsute Caesaloinaceae Theroohvte
222. Indioofera limnacea Caesaloinaceae Theroohvte
( 223. Indioofera subulata Caesaloinaceae Theroohvte
224. Indioofera tinctoria Caesaloinaceae Theroohvte
225. Ioomea aouatica Convolvulaceae Hvdroohvte
( 226. Ioomea carnea Convoivulaceae Phaneroohvte
227. Ioomea coccinea Convalvulaceae Theroohvte
( 228. Ioomes tuba Convolvulaceae • Hemkrvptophvte
229. Ixora arborea Rubiaceae Phaneroohvte
230. Ixora oarviflora Rubiaceae Phaneroohvte
( 23l. Ixora sinoaouriens Rubiaceae Phaneroohvte
232. Jacarandra iecauimontii Bianoniaceae Theroohvte
c 233.
234.
Jasmimum arborens
Jatrooha aossvoitolie
Oleaceae
Euohorbiaceae
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte
c 235.
236.
237.
Jusrtia simolex
Jussiaea suffraticosa
Justia diffusa
Acanthaceae
Onaaraceae
Acanthaceae
Theroohvte
Hvdroohvte
Theroohvte
( 238. Justicia diffusa Acanthaceae TheroiJhvte
239. Kvllinoa trceos Cvoeraceae Hernlcrvptophvte
c 240.
24l.
Laduca ounctata
Laoestromia indica
Comoositae
Lvthraceae
Theroohvte
Theroohvte
242. Lannea asolenifolla Anacardiaceae Theroohvte
243. Lannea coramandalica Anacardiaceae Phaneroohvte
244. Lannea coremendetice Anacardiaceae Phaneroohvte
( 245. Lannea arendis Anacardiaceae Phaneroohvte
246. Lannea orocumbens Anacardiaceae Theroohvte
247. Lantana camara Verbinacaee Phaneroohvte
l 248. Lathvrus sativus Paoillionaceae Hernlcrvptophvte
249. Lawsonia inermis Lvthraceae Phaneroohvte
( 250. Lemna minor Lemnaceae Hvdronhvte
25l. Leoidooathis cristata Acanthaceae Theroohvte
252. Leotodenia ovrotechnica Ascleoiadaceae Phanerophvta
( 253. Leotodenia reticulate Ascleoiadaceae Phanerophvte
254. Leucas asoera Labiatae Therophvte
( 255. Leucas lonaifolla Labiatae Therophvte
256. Leucas lonaifolla Labiatae Therophvte .
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258.
259.
Leucas stellioera
Leucena leucopbloe
Linderberaie indica
Labiatae
Caesalolnaceee
Scroohulariaceae
Therophvte
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte
( 260. Lindernberoia ciliate Scroohulariaceae Theroohvte
26l. Loohoohora tridinatus Scroohulariaceae Geoohvte
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263.
264.
Loranthus so
Luffa acutanoularia
Lvcooersicum esculentus
Loranthaceae
Cu.curbitaceae
Solanaceae
Eoiohvte
Theroohvte
Theroohvte
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266.
Lvoodium flexosum
Madhuca latifolia
Schiaceae
Saootaceae
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte
267. Madhuca latifolla Saootaceae Phanerophvte
C 268. Mallotus ohiliooinus Euphorbiaceae Phanerophvte
269. Malvastrum coramandallcum Malvaceae Therophvte
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270.
Technical Name
Manaifera indica
Familv
Anacardiaceae
Life form
Phaneroohvte
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27l.
272.
273.
Marselia auadrifolia
Medicaao aureus
Medicaao indica
Marseliaceae
Paoillionaceae
Paoillionaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
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274.
275.
Medicaao Ivmoroha
Medicaao oolvmoroha
Paoillionaceae
Paoillionaceae
Theroohvte
Theroohvte
o
276;
277.
278.
Melia azadirachta
Memordica diocea
Memvcelon edule
Meliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Melastonellaceae
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
279.
280.
Mentha oioerata
Merremia emerainata
Labiatae
Convolvulaceae
Hemicrvotoohvte
Theroohvte
o
28l.
282.
283.
Mesua ferrea
Michaelia chamoaca
Millinatonia hartensis
Guttiferae
Annonaceae
Blanoniaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
284.
285.
Mimosa hamata
Mitraavna oarviflora
Mimosaceae
Rubiaceae
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvte
o
286.
287.
Mitravna oarviflora
Molluao cerviana
Rubiaceae
Aizoaceae
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte o
288. Molluao hirta Aizoaceae Theroohvte .
289.
290.
Morinaa oleifera
Morinaa olerifera
Morinaaceae
Morinaaeae
Phaneroohvte
Phanrophvte
o
29l.
292.
Morus alba
Mucuna tuurits
Moraceae
Papillionaceae
Phanerophvte
Hernicrvotoohvte o
Murrava exotica Rutaceae Phanerophvte
293.
294.
295.
Murrava koeniqii
Musa oaradisica
Rutaceae
Musaceae
Phanerophyte
Theroohvte
o
296.
297.
Nelumbium nuciferum
Nerium indicum
Maonoliaceae
Aoocvanaceae
Hvdroohvte
Phaneroohvte o
298. Nicotiana olubiaera Solanaceae Hemicrvotoohvte
299.
300.
Nvmohiaso
Dcimum americanum
Maanoliaceae
Labiatae
Hvdroohvte
Theroohvte
o
30l. Dcimum basil/um Labiatae. Theroohvte ('
302. Dcimum canum Labiatae Theroohvte "j
303. Dcimum sanctum Labiatae Theroohvte
304.
305.
Dldenlandia umbellate
Dldenlandiua corvmbosa
Convolvulaceae
Rubiaceae
Therophvte
Theroohvte
o
306.
307.
Doaeinia ooiensis
oountie dillinii
Papillionaceae
Oountlaceae
Phaneronhvte
Therophvte o
308. oountie elator cacataceae Therophvteo
309.
310.
Dxalis corniculata
Panicum mll/iria
Oxalidaceae
Poaceae
Theronhvte
Hernlcrvotophvte
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31l.
312.
Panicum nota tum
Paoaver somniferum
Poaceae
Paoaveraceae
Hemicrvntophvte
Hemicrvptoohvte o
Parkinsonia aculata
313.
314.
315.
Parthenium nvsterooborus
Pasoalum strobilanth us
Mimosaceae
Cornoosltae
Passifloraceae
Phanerophvte
Theronhvte
Hemicrvptochvte
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316.
317.
Passiflora foetida
Pavonia zevlanica
Passifloraceae
Malvaceae
Phanerophvte
Phaneroohvte
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Peltoohorum ferrusinum Caesalnlnaceae Phanerophvte
318.
319. Peristroohe bicalculata
Phoenix aculis
Acanthaceae
Palmae
Theronhvte
Phanerophvl e
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320.
32l.
322.
Phvllanthes asoerulafJus
Phvllanthes etnbllce
Euohorbiaceae
Euohorbiaceae
Phaneronhvl e
Phaneroohvl e
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323.
324.
Phvllanthes nirurii
Phvllanthes reticulates
Euohorbiaceae
Euohorbiaceae
Theroohvte
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T<~chnical Name
Phvsalis minima
Familv
Solanaceae
Life form
Theroohvte
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327.
328.
Pistia so
Pithocolobium dulce
Polvalthia lonaifolia
Hvdrocarldaceae
Mimosaceae
Annonaceae
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Phanercnhvte
Phanerophvte
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330. Ponaamia otnnets Fabaceae Phanerophvte
331. Portulaca oterscee Portulaccaceae Theroohvte
(l 332. Prosoois cineraria Mimosaceae Phaneroohvte
333. Prosoois iulittors Mimosaceae Phanerophvte
(l 334. prosoots soiceaere MTmosaceae Phaneroohvte
335. Psidium aueve Mvrtaceae Phaneroohvte
336. Punica aranulatum Puniaceae Theroohvte
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338.
339.
340.
Randia dumatorum
Raohanus sativus
Rhus mvsoorensis
Rosa indica
Rosa machata
Rubiaceae
Cruciferae
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Rosaceae
Phaneronhvte
Theroohvte
Phaneroohvtes
Theroohvte
Theroohvte
341.
342. Saccharum munie Poaceae Hernlcrvntonhvte
343. Saccharum officinarum Poaceae Theroohvte
344. Salmalia malabarica Salmaliaceae Phaneroohvte
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346.
Saoindus emerainatus
Seoindus emerainatus
Sanlndaceae
Saoindaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
347. Saraca indica Caesaloinaceae Theroohvte
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349.
Scherebera sweitenoides
Schleichera. oleosa
Sanlndaceae
Saoindaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
350. Sesamum indicum Pedaliaceae Hemicrvotoohvte
(J 351. Shorea robusta Dioterocaroaceae Phaneroohvte
352. Sida cordifolia Malvaceae Phaneroohvte
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354.
Sida orientalis
Sida vernanifolia
Malvaceae
Malvaceae
Phaneroohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
o 355.
356.
Solanum niarum
Solanum suratensis
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Therochvte
Phaneroohvte
Solanum xanthocaroum
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358.
359.
Sterculia vil/osa
Stereosoermum chelinoides
Solanaceae
Tiliaceae
Bianoniaceae
Theroohvte
Theronhvte
Phaneroohvte
() 360. Svavaium cumini Mvrtaceae Phaneroohvte
361. Svmolocos racemosa Stvraceae Phaneroohvte
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363.
364.
Taaetus so
Tamarindus indica
Tecomella undulate
Comoositae
Caesalolnaceae
Bianoniaceae
Therophvte
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte
() 365. Tectona arandis Verbinace.ae Phanreoohvte
366. Teohrosia ourouria Fabaceae Theroohvte
( 367. Terrninalia bellarica Combretaceae Phaneroohvte
'-- ' 368. Terminalia chebula Combretaceae Phanerophvte
369. Terrninalia paniculata Combretaceae Phanerophvte
370. Terminalia tomentosa Combretaceae Phanerophvte
371. Thesoesia pooulanea Maivaceae Phanroohvte
372. Thesoesia lamoas Malvaceae Phaneroohvte
373. Tinosoora cordifolia Rhamnaceae Theronhvte
374. Traaus biflorus Poaceae Hemicrvotoohvte
375. Traoa bisoinosa Traoaceae Hvdroohvte
376. Traoa natans Tranaceae Hemicrvotoohvte
377. Tribulus terrestris Zvaoohvllaceae Theroohvte
378. Tridax orocumbens Cornposltae Theroohvte
379. Triaeonella foenumoracum Fabaceae Hemicrvotoohvte
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Technical Name
Triaonella comuculata Fabaceae
Family Life form
Hemicrvotoohvte
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382.
383.
Triocaon iacauimontii
Triumferta oitose
Vernonia cinera
Poaceae
Tiliaceae
Comoositae
Hemicrvotoohvte
Theroohvte
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384.
385.
Vicoa indica
Vitex Neaundo
Composttae
Verbinaceae
Phaneroohvte
Phaneroohvte
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386.
387.
388.
Vitex neaunao
Vitis vermifera
Vivevera zizanoides
Verbinaceae
Vitaceae
Poaceae
Theroohvte
Therophvte
Therophvte
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389.
390.
Wriahtia tomentosa
Xanthium strumariumk
Aoocvanaceaa
Comoositae
Phaneroohvte
Theroohvte
o
391-
392.
Yucca aloriose
ZiZVDhus tutuoe
Aqavaceae
Rhamnaceae
Therophvte
Phaneroohvte o
393. Zirvphus mauritiana Rhamanaceae Phanroohvte
394.
395.
Zlzvohus nummalaris
ztzvohus oenoplica
Rhamnacsae
Rhamnaceae
Phaneroohvte
Therophvte
o
396.
397.
ztzvohus rotundus
ztzvohu« xvtoceroe
Rhamnaceae
Rhamanceae
Phanerophvte
Phanerophvte o
398. Zizvobus xvtoohors Rhamnaceae Phaneroohvte
399. Zomia aobbasa Comoositae Therophvte ()
Grasslands
400.
401-
Cenchurus ciliaris
ADluda mutica
Poaceae
Poaceae
Hernlcrvptophvte
Hemicrvotophvte o
402. Chlaris dalichosta Poaceae Hemicrvotoohvte
403.
404.
Cvanodactv/on so
Dichanthium annulatum
Poaceae
Poaceae
Geoohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte
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405.
406.
'Inourts cvlendrica
Sachharum spontsnseum
Poaceae
Poaceae
Hemicrvotoohvte
Hemicrvotoohvte o
407. Themeda auedrivelvis Poaceae Herrucrvoronhvta
408.
409.
Aristida edscenslotists
Cenciuus ciliaris
Poaceae
Poaceae
Hernlcrvotoohvte
Theroohvte
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410.
411.
Cenchrus setitqer»
CVmbODOgOn jwaraneusa
Poaceae
Cvperaceae
Theroohvte
Hemicrotoohvte o
412. Cvpetus aristatus Cvperaceae Therophvte
4i3.
414.
Cvperus triceas
Dactvlectinium annualatum
Cvperaceae
Poaceae
Theroohvte
Therophvte
o
415.
416.
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Diaetaria indica
Poaceae
Poaceae
Hemicrvotophvte
Hernlcrvptophvte
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417. Diaetaria Seaetaria Poaceae Hernicrvotoohvte
418. Diaetaria adscendens Poaceae Hernlcrvptophvte CJ
419. Eragrostis biferia Poaceae Theroohvte
420.
421.
Erearostis iaaonica
Eragrostis tenella
Poaceae
Poaceae
Theroohvte
Theroohvte
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422. Fibrvstvlis dichotoma Poaceae Hernlcrvptophvte
423. Ischaemum ruaosum Poaceae Hernlcrvotophvte
424. Setaria alauca Cvoeraceae Hemlcrvotoohvte
425.
426.
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EulalioDsis binata
Cyperaceae
. Graminae
Hernlcrvotochvte
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the continuation of operation and other ancillary activities. I hope that this plan
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0.1.1. The Green field Iron are Mine of the Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited is located <0
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Rusibenua in Koira Tahasil of Sundargarh district and Pirhapokhari &
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Handibhanga villages in Barbil Tahasil of Keonjhar District.
The M.L. area is 874.290 ha includes forest land of 806.153 ha (92%) which
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of DLC forest land and balance 68.137 ha is non-forest land. The ML area spread ,
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Keonjhar Forest Division) Districts. Only Sundargarh portion will under active r
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0.1.3. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been granted mining lease for Iron are, over ',0
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05.06.1999 and accordingly a Proceeding No. II(B)SM-19/98-4858/SM, o
Dt.19.06.1999 was issued by Steel & Mines Dept. NINL had decided to surrender
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the non- mineralised area over 924.048 ha (754.721 ha forest land and 169.300 .'
ha non forest land). The surrender proposal had been accepted by the Dept. of ;: 0
Steel and Mines Vide their Proceeding No. III (13) SM-19 / 1998 dt.18.02.2009.
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0.1.6. The period of lease is for 30 years subject to approval of Mining Plan from IBM
<\ and prior approval for diversion of forest land involved in the lease from the MoEF,
Govt of India.
0.1.7. Out of the total lease area 874.290 ha, 673.444 ha will be under mining.
0.1.8. The capacity of Iron are production will be at 2.0 million tonnes during the first 5
years plan period and will be increased to 2.5 million tonnes per annum during
conceptual period.
0.1.9. According to the exploration results the mineable reserve is of 90.91 million tonnes
of Iron are at 55 % Fe cut off. The life of this mine has been estimated to be 37
years.
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0.2.1. The mining lease area is undulated and predominantly hilly with steep slopes in
f)1f!ny places and gentle rolling topography on plateau in the eastern part near
village Krlyakudar, Altitude of the area varies between 619.5 and 941.5 meters
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c: Iron ore belt of Odisha and Jharkhand. The plateau is fringed by steep
escarpments near villages Kriyakudar and Mithirda and the highest point is near
(~. village Basada. The Suna nadi flowing outside the western boundary of the
proposed retained area. Kakarpani, Archanda and Gahirajala nalas drains the
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0.2.2. This Iron ore bodies and associated rocks of BHQ (banded hematite quartzite),
( shale and phyllites are rock units or Pre-Cambrian Iron ore series of Singhbhum-
Keonjhar-Bonai Range.
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0.2.3. There are 4 nos. Reserved Forests, viz. Sidhamath RF in north, Baitarani RF in
C north-east, Chamakpur RF in north east Khajuridihi RF in North West.
C 0.2.4. The vegetation of M.L. area is open with pole and middle sized trees. The floristic
indicates the forest type to be 'Northern tropical Dry mixed deciduous forests' with ..
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0.2.5. Vegetation of buffer zone is moderately dense to open and partly degraded to
C scrub. The forest area covers 90% of land (open to moderately dense 60%,
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Fauna of M.L. area is represented by small animals like deer, jackal, porcupine,
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common langur, common mongoose, sambar and hare.
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( mongoose, sambar, elephant, sloth bear and hare. Schedule-I fauna is
represented only by elephant and sloth bear.
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0.3.1. This is a green field mine.
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tranquillity by transport vehicles, garbage etc.
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on O.B. dumps, benches, reclamation area, SZ etc to restore habitat, seeding of >()
grass, fire watchers for fire prevention, solar fencing to exclude the accidental fall '.;
in pits, bird bath to help out birds & small mammals & reptiles. Promotion of '0
awareness within work force and transporters has been suggested to make the
interventions effective.
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0.4.4 ANR plantation of food plants preferably for elephants, water hole, etc have been
suggested to progressively restore habitat and build up continuity. Fire watchers, .<'
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incentive to VSS groups for information regarding electrocution, awareness
promotion etc. has been suggested. To counteract depredation, engagement of
trackers and corpus fund are provided for. Promotion of awareness is a must for
conservancy to succeed and due provision has been made.
.; 0.5.1 The plan is for a 10 year period. The implementation will be monitored by a
committee consisting of representative of the lessee, one mine worker, 2 VSS
Presidents, Range Forest Officers, Foresters, with DFO Bonai Division as
Chairman.
0.6.1 The cost of the plan is RS.16B.00 lakhs out of which RS.63.40 lakhs for the M.L.
area (Core zone) and Rs104.60 lakhs for the buffer zone. The fund for Buffer
Zone is to be deposited with the DFO cum Wild Life Warden, Bonai Forest
Division.
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"," 1.0.0 Background of the company:
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Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINl) is a joint venture public sector company.
c~ The Company is mainly promoted by MMTC & IPICOl. The company has set up a
c< Green Field Integrated Steel Project of 1.1 million tonnes per annum capacity at
Duburi in Jajpur District of Odisha. The Steel Project will produce 4,92,000 tonnes
( of pig iron, 3,00,000 tonnes of wire rods and 2,67,000 tonnes of billets per annum.
( The first phase of this plant was commissioned on 02.01.2002 by producing pig
iron and SF Coke. In addition, it is also producing Gross Coke, Gross sinter,
( Crude Tar, Ammonium Sulphate and generating Power. This Plant is projected to
expand to a capacity of 2.0 million tonnes of hot metal per annum for which the
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iron are requirement will be 3.2 tonnes approximately. Considering the
c requirement of Iron are of the industry the Steel & Mines Department, Govt. of
( Odisha, granted a mining lease.
( 1.0.1. Lease Grant Order:
Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been granted mining lease for Iron Ore, over
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an area of 1798.338 ha in Koira block of Sundargarh districts of Odisha, by the
C State Govt., vide letter No. 4386, dated 05.06.1999 and accordingly a Proceeding
C'> No. II(B)SM-19/98-4858/SM, 01.19.06.1999 was issued by Steel & Mines Dept.
Based on the Proceeding, the area was surveyed and demarcated by the Dy.
( Director of Mines, Koira. During processing of forest diversion proposal, PCCF, ,f
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( Govt. of Odisha advised NINl to reduce the forest area proposed to retain for 2
phase of exploration or submit the approved Mining Plan for the entire area.
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1.0.2. Lease Area: i
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of which 806.153 ha is forest land and 68.137 ha is non-forest land. The land ':0
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it is 2.863 ha. The Keonjhar portion will be maintained as green belt where there
will be no mining activity. Hence the actual area left for mining is 871.427 ha.
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The proposed lease area is situated between latitude 21°50'37" to 21°54'16" N
and longitude 85°19'34" to 85°22'09" E. This retained area encompass the
mineralized area around villages Kadalia, Kriyakudar, Mithirda, Basada, o
Mandajoda, Dallita and Rusibenua in Koira Tahasil of Sundargarh district and
Pirhapokhari and Handibhanga villages of Keonjhar District. The area is
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approachable from Barbil covering a distance of 44 km by metal road up to
Gonua and then by a 3.5 km by a fair weather road up to Gonua Dalita, located in
the centre of the ML area. The area also connected from Joda by a road leading
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km. The nearest railway station is located at Nayagarh on Jakhapura - Banspani
railway line of East cost Railway at about 14 km from the proposed ML area.
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and prior approval for diversion of forest land included within in the lease from the n
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1.0.5. Details of Forest Land:
Out of the total proposed mining lease area of 874.290 ha, forested land is
806.153 ha, The classification of the forest land is as follows: Village forest
425.752 ha, proposed Reserved Forest 345.699 ha and DLC land is 34.702 ha.
1.0.6. Diversion of Forest Land:
The forest land proposed for diversion for this project does not involve any
National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, Tiger Reserve, Elephant
Reserve or Elephant Corridor. The Forest Diversion proposal has already been
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submitted to the Odisha Forest Department, Bhubaneswar vide state 81. No.
398/10 of 2010 and presently under process for 871.427 ha (only 8undargarh '0
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Out of the total area of 871.427 ha, 670.731 ha will be under mining, 69.407 ha
for dumping of OB, 5.00 ha for storage of topsoil, 21.750 ha for crude orel ROM
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stoke pile, 21.972 ha for storage of sub-grade ore, 16.0 ha for roads and railway
siding, 17.510 ha for infrastructure, 25.00 ha for beneficiation plant, 2.250 ha for
magazine with safety zone, 2.456 ha green belt and 19.351 ha for safety zone.
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Mechanized open cast method of mining will be adopted. The mechanised
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crusher. The life of this mine has been estimated to be 37 years.
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c first 5 years plan period and will be increased to 2.5 million tonnes per annum
during conceptual period. The life of this mine has been estimated to be 37 years.
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2.0.0 Location of the mine:
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The area is located in Koira C D blocks of Sundargarh. The reference Survey of India :; 0
Topo sheet number for this mining lease is 73 G/5. The area is situated between
21°50'37" to 21°54'16" Nand 85°19'34" to 85°22'09" E. The area of proposed Mine
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lease encompass the mineralized area' around Kadalia, (Kriyakudar), Mithirda, 0
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Basada, Mandajoda, Dallita and Rusibenua villages in Koira Tahasil of Sundargarh
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Dist. and Pirhapokhari and Handibhanga villages of Keonjhar District.
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2.1.0 Communication:
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The area is approachable from Barbil covering a distance of 44 km by metal road up
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to Gonua and then by a 3.5 km by a fair weather road up to Gonua. The area is also <C)
connected from Joda by a road leading to Mithirda and Basada deposit, via Gouna
village, over a distance of about 30 km. The nearest railway station is located at
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Nayagarh on Jakhapura - Banspani railway line of East cost Railway which is about o
14 km from the proposed ML area.
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2.2.0 Topography:
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The mining lease area is undulated and predominantly hilly with steep slopes in
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many places and gentle rolling topography on plateau in the eastern part near village /
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Kriyakudar, Altitude of the area varies between 619.5 and 941.5 meters above the :0
mean sea level. The mining lease area covers a part of eastern limb of Iron ore belt
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of Odisha and Jharkhand. The plateau is fringed by steep escarpments near villages " ,
Kriyakudar and Mithirda and the highest point is near village Basada. >n
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2.3.0 Drainage:
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The northern part of the mining lease area drains to north-east and the west central ,i C)
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part drains to north-west to westerly direction. Mithirda block in the south displays ;i ()
drainage towards north-west in general along moderately steep slopes to flow into -c
Suna nadi ultimately. The stream flowing. westerly drains into Suna nadi outside the ~0
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western boundary of the proposed retained area. Kakarpani nala a perennial stream, ~()
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originates near Basada village and drains to north-easterly direction to meet Suna /
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nadi far away in the north from lease area. Southern part of the lease area is drained
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by Archanda and Gahirajala nalas which flows north-westerly and merge with Suna
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C, and central area. Whereas, it is trellis pattern in a short stretch in the south.
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2.4.0 Climate:
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The climate of the area is divided into a hot summer (March to June), monsoon (July
( to October), followed by winter (November to February) and it is sub-tropical in <
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C" 2.5.0 Temperature: ;'
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During summer the mean maximum temperature was observed around 42.4 0 C and
C the mean minimum 20.20 C. During monsoon this area experiences tropical climate. ,<
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The highest ternperature is 45 C in June and lowest 6.3 C in January. The average 0
annual rainfall is 2146.4 mm. About 75% of annual rainfall is distributed between
C -> June to September, being the south west monsoon period. Relative humidity is
( 87.3% in September and 37% in March.
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2.6.0 Geology:
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( The Iron ore bodies and associated rocks of BHQ (banded hematite quartzite), shale,
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and phyllites are rock units of Pre-Cambrian Iron ore series within Singhbhum-
Keonjhar-Bonai Range. The Iron ore deposit of Mis Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd. is a
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C'<,' part of Eastern limb of the major syncline.
C> ~ 2.7.0 Forest and Forest type:
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Sundargarh District has a forest cover of 4.052 krn", out of which very dense forest
constitute 1.046 km2 Canopy density 0.70 and above), moderately dense forest
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constitute 1.771 km • (Canopy density 0.40 and above) and open forest cover of
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:.. ',' 1,235 km 2 (Canopy density 0.10 to 0.40). This is as per information furnished in State
c: of India's Forest Report, 2011 prepared by Forest Survey of India, Dehradun. Bonai
Forest Division is in Sundargarh District. The total forest land of Bonai Forest Division
(: . is 1493.93 krn". This figure is as per Working Plan of Bonai Division which is valid
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from 1997-98 to 2016-17. Champian & Seth has classified the forests of this Division
-.<~ in the eastern part of the division into following types and sub-types.
c:;: 1. Sub-group 3C-Northern Indian Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests.
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2. Sub group 5B- Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
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3, Sub group 2B-Northem Tropical semi evergreen Forests & Terminalia
tomentosa Forests 3/1 E.
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The high level moist Peninsular Sal forests finds its occurrence on the upper slopes, /0 (
ridges and flat top of the hills of Toda, Lunga, Khajuridihi, Sarkunda and Karo R,F. '( 0
Blocks. These areas contain mostly laterite and crystalline type of rocks. Here the
quality of Sal is IV and crop is somewhat open. Sal is the dominant species. Although <0
the regeneration is adequate but fire hazard is a limiting factor for the establishment ,0
of seedlings. The common associates of Sal are Terminalia a/ata (Asan), Anogeissus <
/atifolia (Dhaura), Syzygium cuminii (Jamun), Lagerstroemia parviflora (Patuli),

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Pterocarpus marsupium (Bija). The middle storey contains Careya arborea (Kumbhi), ,; 0
Bauhinia purpuree (Kanchan), Bridelia retusa (Kasi), Ougeinia oogeinensis
(Bandhan) and Wed/andia excreta. He/ectoris isora (Modaphal) and /ndigofera
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pu/che/a (Giliri) are commonly found as undergrowth. The common species of
climbers available are Bauhinia vahlii (Siali) and Smy/ax macrophyl/a (Muturi). .<
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2.8.0 Working Plan prescription "0

Khajuridihi P.R.F. comes under low level Sal and have been included in the Selection
Working Circle in the current Working Plan. In this P.R.F. the proportion of Sal is less »
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in comparison to miscellaneous species. However, the special objective of <0
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management of this Working Circle is as follows:- C()
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a. To improve the density and composition of forest crop and to encourage the
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natural regeneration and establishment of principal species by taking up >
suitable silvicultural operation with due emphasis on soil and water <0
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conservation and to resort to artificial regeneration wherever necessary.
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b. In consistence with primary objectives, removal of mature and silviculturally
available trees before they become unsound on sustained yield basis.
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c. Removal of unsound and defective trees under improvement felling so as to "..,(
improve and increase the stocking of principal species. ;<0
Likewise out of this lease area, a portion of Khajuridihi PRF has been included in
Protection Working Circle in the current plan. The micro climate of the region
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resulting out of plateau nature of the terrain has caused some modification in the ,iU
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character of vegetation of this forest block. Except the cooler aspect, the crop is
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somewhat open and of poor quality with stunted growth. Sal is the dominant species
forming 21 t050 % of the standing crop. The density of the crop is 004. The quality of
Sal is IV. The associates are Asan, Dhaura, Bija, Jamun, Mai, Mango, Amla and
Kumbhi. Due to rugged nature of the ground, the open areas of this region are quite
susceptible to soil erosion.
The Working Plan prescriptions are as follows.
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i. For maintaining adequate vegetative cover in the catchment area of

Khandadhar nala, following protection and silvicultural measures are to be
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taken up.
ii. The forest area is to be rigidly protected from biotic interference in form of
encroachment, illicit felling, grazing etc. so as to keep it under nature's own .'.
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care and nursing.
c iii. The open and inadequately vegetated areas lying on steep and precipitous
slopes are to be rehabilitated by planting species like Agave (soil binder),
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C> Acacia, Cassia, Sissoo, Babul, Mahaneem, Siris etc. and other fast growing
indigenous species. For checking soil erosion and for moisture conservation,
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the plantation of non-fodder grass species like Sabai, Dhanwantari, BEma
(: should preferably be taken up.
() iv. The blanks and inadequately vegetated areas lying on moderate to gentle
slopes are to be rehabilitated by planting Acacia, Semul, Cassia, Piasal, Neem,
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,'; Babul, Karan], Sissoo and Tamarind etc.
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e> v. .The existing growing stock and regeneration is to be improved upon by taking
(, " suitable tending and cleaning operations.
vi. For enhancing the aesthetic value and scenic view of the area, the plantation of
C." bio-aesthetic plant! tree species, especially ornamental species like Patuli,
.: ., Kanchan, Sunari, Krushnachuda, Radhachuda, Kashmir queen (Spathodia)
and Calistemon viminalis etc. is to be taken up on the approach ways and in the
areas adjoining to the Khandadhar fall.
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2.9.0 List of Flora and Fauna /c
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This is as per list authenticated by D.F.O., Bonai Division.Dt.02.12,2010 and
C-:j' communicated to the User Agency vide letter No.7647/6F DI.03.12.201O.
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ANNEXURE-XI
CORE ZONE
Local Name Botanical Name Family
Achu Morinda pubescens Rubiaceae
Amla Phyllanthus emblica Euphorbiaceae
Asan Terminalia alata Combretaceae ;< 0
Bahada Terminalia bellirica Combretaceae
Bel Aegle marmelos Rutaceae "'0
Bhalia
Bheru
Semecarpus anacardium
Chloroxylon swietiana
Anacardiaceae
Meliaceae i:
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Bija / Piasal Pterocarpus marsupium Fabaceae
Char Buchanania lanzan Anacardiaceae
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Chhatian Alstonia scholaris Apocynaceae
Chadeigudi Vitex pedancularis Verbenaceae '0
Dhaman Grewia tillaefolia Tiliaceae
Dhaura Anogeissus latifolia Combretaceae
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Gangasioli
Ganiari
Nyctanthes arbortristis
Cochlospermum religiosum
Oleaceae
Cochlospermaceae
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Garh khair Acacia lenticularis Mimosaceae
Ghantal Zizlphus glabrata Rhamnaceae
Giringa Pterospermum xylocarpum Sterculiaceae
Giridhini Sterculia urens Sterculiaceae
Kuruma Adina cordifolia Rubiaceae
Harida Terminalia chebula Combretaceae
Jamun Syzygium cumini Mytaceae '0
Khakada Casearia elliptica Flacourtiaceae
'c. Kumbhar chikini Canthium didymum Rubiaceae {C)
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Kumbhi Careya arborea Barringtoniaceae
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Kusum Schleichera oleosa Sapindaceae /
Limburu
Moi
Protium serratum
Lanneacoromandelica
Burseraceae
Anacardiaceae
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Tentra
Mundi
Albizzia procera
Mitragyna parvifolia
Mimosaceae
Rubiaceae
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Nimburumoi Protium serratum Burseraceae

Panikodal Firmiana colarata Sterculiaceae
Rai Dillenia pentagyna Dilleniaceae
Meliaceae
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Soymida febrifuga
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Sal Shorea robusta Dipterocarpaceae
Sidha Lagerstroemia parviflora Lythraceae ",
Siris Albizzia lebbek Mimosaceae
Salia bauns Dendrocalamus strictus Poaceae
Bankulthia Atylosia scarabaeoidis Fabaceae
Bankhajuri . Phoenix acaulis Arecaceae
Basanqa Adhatoda zeylonica Acanthaceae
Dhatki Woodfordia fructicosa Lythraceae
Girelphool Indigofera cassioides Fabaceae
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c; Gurudu Gardenia gummifera Rubiaceae
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Vitex negundo Verbenaceae
Ranikathi Flemingia chappar Fabaceae
C] Sigini Euphorbia royleana Euphorbiaceae
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'. Anantamula Hemidesmus indicus Periplocaceae
'> Atundi Combretum roxburghii Combretaceae
Dantari Acacia pennata Mimosaceae
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Muturi Smilax macrophylla Smilaceae
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( Satabari Asparagus racemosus Liliaceae <
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Siali Bauhinia vahlii Caesalpiniaceae
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( Buffer Zone
Local Name Botanical Name Family

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Achu Morinda pubescens Rubiaceae
Arnba Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae
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Ambada Spondias binnata . Anacardiaceae
( Ankula Alangium salvifolium Alangiaceae
Bandhan Desmodium oojeinensis Fabaceae
( Bar Barkulial Dhoben Dalbergia paniculata Fabaceae
Barkoli IBoro Ziziphus mauritiana Rhamnaceae
( Baruna Crateva magna Capparaceae
Batra Melia dubia Meliaceae
C Bel , Aegle marmelos Rutaceae.
Behenta Naringi crenulata Rutaceae
( Chauli Cassine surrattensis Caesalpiniaceae
c, Paldhua
Chhatian
Erythrina variegata
Alstonia scholaris
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
c Dhaman
Dhaura
Grewia tillaefolia
Anogeissus latifolia
Tiliaceae
Combretaceae
( Dimiri Ficus hispida Moraceae
Gambhari Gmelina arborea Verbenaceae
( Gangasiolo IKharkhari Nyctanthus arbor-tristis Oleaceae
Giridhini Sterculia urens Sterculiaceae
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Kuruma
Harida
Jamun
Adina cordifolia
Terminalia chebula
Syzygium cumini
Rubiaceae
Combretaceae
Mytaceae /
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Jai sandha Utsea glutinosa Lauraceae
C':.<.:- Jeuta Artocarpus lacucha Moraceae
Karnalgundi Mallotus philipensis Euphorbiaceae
Kalasirish Albizzia odoratissima Momosaceae
Kanchanl Barada Bauhinia purpuria Caesalpiniaceae
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Kansa Hymenodictyon orixense Rubiaceae

Kapasia Kydia calycina Malvaceae
Karada
Karanja
Cleistanthu5 collin us
Pongamia pinnata
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae t
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Kasi
Katakal
Bridelia retusa
Strychnos potatorum
Euphorbiaceae
Loganiaceae
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Kataranga
Kendu
Gardenia latifolia
Diospyros melanoxylon
Rubiaceae
Ebenaceae
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Kenkat Garuga pinnata Burseraceae ,,0
Khakada Caseada elliptica Flacourtiaceae <
Kodala Sterculia vllose Sterculiaceae '0
Kochila Strychnos nux-vomica Loganiaceae
Kuler Bauhinia variegata Caesalpiniaceae
Kumbhar chikini Canthium didymum Rubiaceae
Kumbhi Careya arborea Barringtoniacece
Kusum
Markarkendu
Schleichera oleosa
Diospyros montana
Sapindaceae
Ebenaceae o
Tentra Albizzia lebbek Mimosaceae
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Dhalasirish Albizzia procera Mimosaceae
Mundi Mitragyna parviflorea Rubiaceae
MUkhtamaja/ Ritha Sapindus emarginatus Sapindaceae
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Nunnunia Embelia tesjerian-cottan Myrsinaceae
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Palas Butea monosperma Fabaceae
Sahada
Sal
Streblus asper
Shorea robusta
Moraceae
Dipterocarpaceae
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Sidha Lagerstroemia parviflora
Bombax ceiba
Lythraceae
Bombacaceae
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Siris Albizzia lebbek Mimosaceae
Telkuruan Ixora paretta Rubiaceae
Tinia Albizzia odoratissima Mimosaceae
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Salia bauns Dendroca/amus strictus Paoceae
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Kharo grass Imperata cylindrica Paoceae
Agnijhal Veronia aspera Asteraceae
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Ankula Alangium salvifolium Alangiaceae <0
Anantamula Hemidesmus indicus Periplocaceae
Badichang/ Badichand Symphorema polyandrum Verbenaceae
Bankapasi Thespesia lampas Malvaceae
Bankulthia Atylosia scarabaeoides Fabaceae
Bankhajuri Phoenix acaulis Arecaceae ,
Basanga Adhatoda zeylamica Acanthaceae
Bhanishdara Strobi/anthes auriculatus Acanthaceae
Dhatki Woodfordia fructicosa Lythoaceae
Girelphool Indigofera cassioides Papilionaceae
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Baidanka
Wedlandia exserta
Macuna pruriens
Rubiaceae
Fabaceae
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Dantari
Latapalash
Acacia sinuata
Butea superba
Mimosaceae
Fabaceae
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Mardalai
Siali
Mil/etia extensa
Bauhinia vahlii
Fabaceae
Calsulpiniaceae
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CORE ZONE
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Mammals
( Local Name English Name Scientific Name Schedule
Belara musa Malayan giant squirrel Ratufa blcolor /I
( Harina Spotted Deer Axixaxis III
Bilua Jackal Ganis aureus /I
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Kutura Barking Deer Muntiacus muntjak III ,<
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r Jhinka Porcupine Hystrix Indica IV
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Mankada (Hanu) Common langur Presbytis entel/us /I
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Neula
Rat
Common mongoose
Ratus ratus
Herpestes edwardsii
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Sam bar Samber Gervus unicolor niger IV
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Bodasapa Common. Boa Boa constricta IV
C.. Dhamana Rat snake Ptyas mucosus /I
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Local Name English Name Scientific Name >.
( < Ban kukuda Jungle fowl (red) Gal/us gal/us /I /
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Kapta Little brown dove Streptopelia IV
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Kapta Spotted dove Streptopelia chinensis IV
Kajalpati King crow I Black drongo Dicrurus macrocereus IV
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Local Name English Name Scientific Name Schedule

Barha Wild pig Sus scrota 11/
Harina Spotted Deer Axis axis 11/
Kuliah (Bilua) Jackal Canis eureus II
Jhinka Porcupine Hystrix Indica IV
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Sam bar Sambar Cervus unicolor IV
Thekua Common Indian Hare Lepus nigrico/lis IV <0
Hati Elephant Elephas maximus I
Bhalu Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus I (0
Reptiles
Local Name English Name Scientific Name ., (')
Bodasapa Common Boa Boa constricta II ,; 0
Chiti Common Indian krait Bungarus caeruleus II
Dhanda Piscator Xenochrophis piscator II
Dhamana Rat snake Ptyas mucosus II ?O
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Local Name English Name Scientific Name ;< 0
Baga Egret little Ergetta garzetta IV
Baya
Bani
Weavers bird
Indian Myna
Ploceus philippinus
Strunus contra
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Chila Common kiote Milvus migrans IV
Damarakau Junglecros Corvus macrorhynchos IV
Kumbhatua Crow pheasant Centropus sinensis IV
Kau Common crow Corvus splendens IV
Koili Indian cuckoo Endynamys scolopacea IV
Kapta Little brown dove Streptopelia decaocto IV
Kapta Spotted dove Streptopelia senegalensis IV
Kathakhumpi Wood peeker Dinopiun benghalense IV
Kajalpati King crow/Black drungo Dicrurus macrocerus IV
Titri Grey jungle fowl Gal/us sonneratii IV
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( 2.10.0 Land Use Pattern of the lease area:
( The land use pattern as has been provided in the proposal for diversion of forest land
and submitted for approval by MoEF uls 02 of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 is
c furnished below to perceive the actual field position.
( PROPOSED LAND USE DETAILS:
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Non-Forest Non-
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51. Forest Total
Purpose Forest Land (Hal Land Forest
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No. Land
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, 1 Minina 356.409 244.723 33.009 634.141 30.967 8.336 39.303 673.444 «
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37.737 24.986 0.096 62.819 6.588 - 6.588 69.407 c
Storage of Top
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Crude
4 ore/ROM 2.056 19.694 - 21.750 - - - 21.750
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This indicates that, out of the total area 92% is forest land and only 8% non-forest
land. Besides, the Village Forest and DLC forest comprises of 57% of the forest land ;(0
where the forest growth is sparse. The canopy density is 0.2.
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PROCESS OF MINING
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This retained mining lease area over 874.290 ha is located in seven villages of
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Sundergarh district and two villages of Keonjhor district. The area is well connected
with Barbil through a 44 krn metalled road up to Gonua followed by 3.5 km of fair ;<
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weather road. The nearest railway station is Nayagarh at a distance of 14 km. The
deposits of this ML area wiil be mined by open cast and fully mechanized method.
Sizing of Iron ore will be done by crushing. Natural fines will be screened for
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separating over size boulders. The iron are of the area is associated with BIF and ;:
( shale and mostly confined to ridges/ mounds overlying BHJ /BHQ / shale.
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C In order to meet the requirement of applicants own steel plant at Duburi, it is planned
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end of s" year. The effective working days have been considered 300 days in a year.
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3.1.0 Mining of the Deposits:
Mining will. be carried out by conventional cyclic operation of removal of topsoil,

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blasting in the area. Of the total excavation around 80% materials likely to be biasted
off. The diameter of the blasting hole will be 100 mm. A powder factor of 6.5 tonnes
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requirement. An amount of 30.7 kg explosive will be loaded per hole (maximum 8.8 '"<
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m deep hole). The stemming length is proposed to be 3.0 m and balance of the hole
will be loaded by the explosives. The ratio of high explosives to ANFO has been kept <;
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detonator and safety fuse or detonating fuse.
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During the planned period of five years, development will be at three deposits i.e. '0
Mithirda, Basada and Kriyakudar. The depth of conceptual pit limit will be around (]
30m from the surface level. The ultimate extent and size of three pits at Mithirda,
Basada and Kriyakudar will be 3000m X 1130m , 1750m X 800m and 1800m X o
1061m respectively. Both Mithirda and Basada deposit will be developed by top ,()
slicing method and the Kriyakudar will be worked by development of horizontal
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will be sliced first to reach the level of 900m and 840m respectively. Further 8 m slice ;0
will be made to achieve the targeted production. The lower limit of Mithirda and .'
Basada deposit has been kept at 876m and 800m respectively. In the Kriyakudar :0
deposit the topmost bench level is 860m which has been selected for mining. The ;< 0 {
heights of benches have been kept at 8m considering the operation of the loading {
equipment, safety of operation and length of benches likely to be available. There

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5th year. The width of the benches at Kriyakudar will be maintained at 15m to provide
, - adequate space for safe operation of mining equipments. Benches will have a slope
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gradient of about 70° to 80°, while the overall pit slope will be at less than 37°.
3.6.0 Employment:
150 labourers will be employed directly in the mine, which include skilled, semi-
skilled and un-skilled workers.
3.7.0 Demographic features:
In the buffer zone, within 5 km radius, about 26 and 13 villages are located in
Sundargarh and Keonjhar district respectively. The population of 26 villages of the
Sundargarh district is 8458 no. of which 10% is SC and 71% is ST. The population of
13 villages of the Keonjhar district is 9808 no. of which 11% is SC and 68% is ST.
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The mineable reserves computed to be 90.91 million tonnes at a cut off of 55% Fe.
Assuming annual production @ 2.0 million tonnes during 1st 5year plan & @ 2.5 /.
C million tonnes during conceptual period, the life of the mine will be around 37 years.
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However, following heavy earth moving machineries are required to be deployed as e<
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01 Drilling of Jack hammer 32mm 3

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DTH Drill 100 mm 3
( 02 Exploratory drill 76mm 1
03 Levelling / Bulldozer TIL Make 275 HP 2
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( 04 Excavation Hydraulic Shovel (Tata 2.8 cu.m bucket 3

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( 05 Transportation Dumper (BEML) '50 t (8 nos) & 35 t 11

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3.10.0 Use of Mineral:
Iron ore mined out from the proposed lease area shall be consumed in applicants
own industry (steel plant) located at Duburi of Jajpur district, Odisha for production
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PERCEIVED THREATS ON WILDLIFE AND ITS HABITAT
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4,0.0 Iron are mines of Neelachal Ispat Nigam cover an area of 874.290 ha in village
villages Kadalia, Kriyakudar, Mithirda, Basada, Mandajoda, Dallita and Rusibenua in
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Koira Tahasil of Sundargarh district and Pirhapokhari and Handibhanga villages of
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Keonjhar District.. This has a total forest area of 806.153 ha (KPRF - 345.699, "IF -
425.752 and DLC= 34.702 hal. Mining will commence in this green field mine after "(
obtaining of all statutory clearances.
( 4.0.1 The lease is located 44 km south-west of Barbil.
4.0.2 The area is undulated and predominantly hilly with steep slopes in many places and
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gentle rolling topography on plateau in the eastern part near village Kriyakudar,
( Altitude of the area varies between 619.5 and 941.5 meters above the mean sea
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level. The mining lease area covers a part of eastern limb of Iron ore belt of Odisha
C' and Jharkhand.
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4.0.3 The buffer zone has 4 nos of Reserved Forests, viz. Sidhamath RF in north,
( Baitarani RF in north-east, Chamakpur RF in north east Khajuridihi RF in North West.
( 4.0.4 Barring 19.351 ha of SZ (2% of the ML area) the rest 854.939 ha (98% of ML area)
will be utilized for quarrying and other ancillary purposes. Within a decade, 65-70% of
c the lease area will stand broken up. The mine will employ fully mechanized method
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(FM) of mining. Bench method of mining will be followed. i'
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4.0.5 Before commencement of mining operation, the land will have to be cleared of
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e': " immediately ruins wildlife habitats. As land gets stripped off vegetation, unable to
cope up with the shock & disturbance the wild animals move out (displacement). The
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mining process leads to air and water pollution by dislodging soil particles from
C.< otherwise sable land surface, which pollute air and water through wind and water
currents respectively. The mining reconfigures the land surface & contours which
orsate impediment for normal movement of animals to a degree through their
~cdustomed paths. All these adverse impacts are briefly described below:
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4.1.0 Impact within the ML area:
4.1.1 Deforestation:
The significant negative environmental impact is by way of deforestation. Total of

83.465 ha forest will be deforested over a period of 05 years, to accommodate the
quarry, dumps and the infrastructure. This deforestation leads to total habitat loss for
small animals. Sites of resting and perching of birds is also affected. The area is
robbed of shelter and special habitats. All insect life is destroyed. Forest ecosystem
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Plants and Animals. When a tree or bush is cut, the loss is immediate and visible. It
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adversely effects survival of animal life in a deforested landscape. Small life forms '0
usually avoid rigours of the deforested land and move to nearby forest patches.
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During the next growth season, secondary vegetation does come up in areas not
brought under other land use but the growth is in wide variance to the original ()
vegetation. This growth is temporary and soon cleared. Hence, the displacement of
wildlife is irreversible at least up to the period of complete abandonment.
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4.1.2 Physiographic changes:
Mining brings up physiographic changes by reconfiguring land surface through .0

creation of pits, over burden dumps and sub-grade stacks. These changes come up '0
within a period of 0-5 years. Although a major residual habitat will still be intact, this
realignment of contours puts a serious check on the normal movement of animals. <0
Small animals cannot adapt to such drastic changes in land surface. However, part of ·,0
physiographic dent remaining short of reclamation after abandonment of the mine
may be useful as animal cover. '0
4.1.3 Water pollution: <0
Water pollution from the mine is quite real as Suna Nadi is close by and the area is ';0
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part of its catchment, drains throuqh Kakarpani, Archanda and Gahirajala nalas to
Suna nadi. Water pollution can be broadly categorized in to the following types:
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The main source of water pollution is due to wash offs from the OB dumps. As the
mine site is undulating, the bench slope and benches can also contribute to sediment
load. Haul roads also leave their share of wash off. This run off contain aluminous
lateritic soil and generally gets turbid polluting water courses down below, which
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leave these barren. Grease and oil spill adds to the woe of aquatic animals when the
stream water gets contaminated with such discards from machineries,
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vibration and vibration of machines. Noise pollution is damaging to auditory,
.. physiological and behavioural levels in animals. The immediate affect is shock, fear
and stress, which pushes out small animals clinging to small habitat patches or to
emigrate.
4.1.5 Dust pollution:

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Blasting, loading, unloading of Iron are, crusher unit, haulage all generated dust
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suspended particulate matter (PM w) is high in summer compared to winter, where as
c respirable particulate matter (PM2 .5 ) is higher in winter compared to summer due to
c effect of high moisture and humidity in winter. During rains, dust is comparatively
little. Dust has adverse effect on both plant and animals. Photosynthesis, seedling, ./
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natural regeneration is affected in plants and they get increasingly un-clearable to
attack by fungi and insects with each passing year. In case of animals, the animal
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( insects therein. The results can be furless-ness or mange. More serious problem can
be lung inflammation and of course food resources get impaired.
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In pits, the depth may go upto 30m from the land surface. Such mining pits are
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leaves falling from trees. Garbage is uncomfortable and ruins work environs. ;<
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Moreover, hyena and jackals may be attracted to leftover food through their smell.
Garbage management with participation of workers has to be in place.
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4.2.0 Impact in Buffer zone:
Habitat impairment:
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trees and shrubs by the large workforce and native people. When a habitat is
destroyed, the plants, animals and micro organisms that occupied the habitat have a
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reduced carrying capacity and the population declines. In case of an endangered ".
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species, the extinction at local level becomes more likely. This is a process in which >U
the natural habitat is rendered functionally unsuitable to support the species present.
Species, in extreme cases of impairment, are either destroyed or displaced, reducing :~O
biodiversity.
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4.2.2 Habitat fragmentation:
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kind of habitat lrnpalrment which will not sustain many wildlife species. Habitat '" O'
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fragmentation includes six discrete phenomena, viz., reduction in total area of

habitat, increase in the quantum of edge or peripheries, decrease in the amount of
interior habitats, isolation of habitat fragments from one another and from the original '0
habitat, breaking up of one patch into several smaller units, decrease in average size
of each patch of habitat. Species having large cruising radius move between patch to
patch, where as small animals having limited home range remain in one habitat
fragment and get isolated forever. Smaller the size of habitat, lesser is the probability
of species diversity in numbers. A fragmented landscape is more often associated
with reduced species viability and increased depredation. There is large number of
intrusions to cultivated landscape and urban/industrial area because of this problem.
4.2.3 Soil erosion:

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The area is mostly undulating. Large number of mines has profoundly changed the
land configuration. There are high slopes, where the soil is yet to be consolidated
and afforested. Secondly, forests around villages are more or less open and
degraded, which contribute to soil loss. The deposition of dust all over the land
surface adds to sediment load in water. Several ravines are visible on the banks 'of
river Baitarani, which indicate the extent of the problem. Soil is very vital to growth of
plants and its establishment. Poorer the soil in-depth and nutrient level, poorer will be
the habitat and likewise, the diversity of species and their population will be poor. Soil
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4.2.4 Forest fire:

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Forest fires are commonly encountered in this mining belt. Apart from the villagers .<
which move in the forest for collection of fuel or timber, existence of large number of
mines and their workforce is also a contributory factor. Besides, plying of large
number of tippers in the area arrd negligent behaviour by anyone using the habitat
could fuel a conflagration. Burning, accidental or deliberate (sometimes resorted to
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for collection of Mahua, Kendu leaf or Sal seed) sets back plants succession. Fires
increase habitat patchiness if the burn are in small patches and may benefit grass
( eating animals. However, in summer, if the extent and spread is continuous and
( repetitive, it is harmful in the long run. Progressive increase in fire hardy species is a
feature of the affected habitat, e.g. C/eistanthes colinus, Acacia leueophloea, Butea
( monosperma, Cassia fistula, Aegle marmelos, Lannea coromandelica, Careya
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(. endowed with running power quickly escape from the advancing fire. Fire disrupts
insect fauna and dependent bird community is affected. Intense fire leaves sear on
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(/., This locality already has heavy traffic of tippers both day and night. As such, the
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Apart from smoke and dust, flashing of head lights also keep the habitat disturbed.
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4.2.6 Elephant Depredation:
As per 2010 census, there are 41 elephants in Keonjhar Division of which Barbil ;<
Range has reported 11 and Champua 6 animals. A group of 8 elephants move on the ;.<
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C:; moves between Khajuridihi RF via Ranisal, Madajhor, Ganua and Sunaposi viilages }
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A sscondqroup (11 animals) move between Nayagarh RF (outside the BZ), cross
river Baitarani on north of ML area and move westward via Pirhapokhari and enter
Khajuridihi RF of Bonai Division. This group moves up to Khandadhar RF.
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normal route and elephants are reported on locations not reported earlier. This
exploratory behaviour by elephants is perhaps, to find a safe and secure place for
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area while moving, elephant groups enter village iimits, enter village ponds and other
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water courses and also to raid paddy crop grown in villages. They also damage jack '0
fruit, mango and banana in season. Such depredation brings them into conflict with
villagers. Deflected, disorderly movement and sudden confrontation with human o
beings lead to human casualty. A few houses are also damaged every year when o
elephants are in search of rice beer locally brewed and stored in houses by tribal
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people and also stored grain. Recently, a calf fell in to an abandoned pit, where water
had accumulated and found dead consequential to disorderly movement. /0 "
4.2.7 Habitat matrix:
Various habitat factors operational in the ML area and buffer zone is tabulated below
in a 5 points notional rating.
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HABITS AND HABITAT REQUIREMENTS OF SCHEDULE-I

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5.0.0 According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, two Schedule -1 species of wild ". 0
animals are present in the buffer zone of the Mining Lease area. They are Asian
Elephant and Sloth bear. Their habits and habitat preference and requirements are
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5.1.0 Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus): (]
It is an endangered animal and it has been given the status of heritage animal of
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according to census of 2010.
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Elephants are social' animal and live in herds, which vary between 3 - 6 and 50 -60
individuals. The elephants are matriarchal and the herd is led by the oldest female.
Herd usually breaks into clans and rejoin again. For long distance movement some
time a few herd mix and form a big group which is coordinated by the oldest female
for searching of better habitat - food and w.ater. Several herds maintain contact
through sub-sonic vocalization according to findings on work with African elephants.
Adult males remain away from herd and occasionally join with the herd when females
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are in oestrous. They are polygamous. Only dominant males have the chances to ;
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mate with the females., Old males usuaHy lead solitary life, while sub-adult males
some time form a unstable group of 2 to 7 animals. Such group is known as Muijuria
group. Elephants are very sensitive to hot and prefer shady moist area during' noon /
time. The matriarch herds as weH as males are long ranging. Their home range --
varies between 150 and 1200 sq km, depending on the habitat condition. An
elephant may run at a speed of 45 km per hour for a short distance for two to five
minutes. Their average live span is same as human being, and around 70 years. In
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elephant there is no seasonality in oestrous cycle, and the inter birth interval varies
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( from 3 to 5 years, depending on the habitat quality. The gestation period is 18 to 22 ./-:
months and suckling period is around one and half years. Young c1aves start taking
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( offspring for several years after weaning. The sense of touch and hearing is weH
developed in elephant but its eye sight is poor. Most males have prominent tusks,
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while some time some female have tushes which is hardly visible from outside. Male
C elephants some time have only one tusk (known as Ganesh) , or even without tusk
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(known as Makhna). They have 6 sets of molar teeth, of which only one set is in use
at a given time. With the loss of last set of molar teeth they are deprived from taking
( . any food and eventuaHy do not survive. The unique identity of elephant is his trunk
c" with a single finger like tip at the end and it has versatile utility, used in eating,
drinking, smelling, breathing, touching, washing & dusting of the body, fighting and
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(2..' grasses and salt with soil. Though, depending on seasons they select distinctly
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different plant parts depending on their availability. In the dry deciduous forest region
their dietary habit usually alternate between predominantly grazing during wet
season and browsing during the dry season. In quantitative terms they prefer
grasses, reeds and sedges (Poaceae and Cyperaceae). Their prefered tree families
are Combretaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Moraceae, Malvaceae and legumes. They
cannot survive entirely as grazers. Thus browse species are extremely important in
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cover 15 to 20 km in a day. Elephants are well established in dry deciduous forests <
to moist ever green forests.
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also damage various cultivated crops (like paddy, ragi, banana, sugar cane etc.). <
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Distributed throughout the Odisha, except a few areas of the coastal districts and is
an endangered species.
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Sloth bear have long snout and lips are detached from the gum and are well adapted
to the forceful intake and expulsion of air. The absence of middle pair of incisors in
the upper jaw permits passage of air freely. Tongue is large protrusible. Long claws
of the fore limbs (longer than hind limbs) are good instrument of digging. The animal
produces enough suction force to suck out termites from mounds.
Bears are nocturnal in habit, their sense of smell is well developed than their sight
and hearing. During accidental encounter with human being they cause severe
damage to the human or even death. When they have cubs, they move with them,
otherwise they are solitary or are in pair with opposite sex. They have a specific
breeding season. Mating takes place in June of July and they give birth to cubs in
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caves during December and January. Litter varies between 1 and 3 cubs. Parental
care lies with mother only. Theie average live span is around 40 years.
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C~ They are in good number in drier and secondary forests, are also found in dense
( :~ forests. They are omnivorous in nature. They feed on tubers, roots, grubs, various
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(~ sugar cane crop, maize etc. Their home range is limited and restricted. In quest of
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breeding stock as far as practicable over the entire habitat by law enforcement
enlisting peoples' support (ii) maintenance and restoration of degraded habitats and
(iii) control of depredation without harvest. Due emphasis is usually not placed on ,',0
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habitat. If suitable habitat is lacking and cannot be developed within a time frame, all >0
effort at anti-poaching and depredation control will prove futile. Since wildlife
management consists almost entirely of environmental control, management <n
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practices must deal directly with the environment and thus, only indirectly with animal
life. Hence, item (ii) referred above is of paramount importance. The components are
food, water, cover, juxtaposition and inter aspersion. The first three are materials and o
last two are more in the nature of pattern, but nevertheless important for optimal ." ()
habitat utilization.
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disturbance and pollution levels to bare minimum, restore and regenerate the habitat
soon after mining, so that wildlife will re-colonize the habitat after closure of the mine.
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6.1.0 Conservation plan for ML area

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6.1.1 Plantation: Area that will be available for plantation, year wise is indicated below: ~o
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consultation with local forest officers but shall be quick growing, less exacting in
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and be of utility as food and cover for variety of wildlife including birds besides being
indigenous to the area. A few elephant habitat quaJifier species and plants liked by
birds will also be added to facilitate propagation of seeds by birds, Temporary
nursery shall be established close to the planting site with provision of water.
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The second step, simultaneously to be taken is site preparation. As the site is high in
CIN ratio, level of N, P, micro nutrients and organic matter is low, special steps shall
be taken to improve the organic matter and nutrient level of the soil for optimal
growth and survival of the plants. Pit size will be larger than normal for proper growth.
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consists of uprooting of weeds and pitting 45cm. CUbe pits at 2.5 x 2.5 m spacing in
( lines. A basketful of FYM or valley soil will be added to the pit and the soil allowed
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Early monsoon planting of poly pot seedlings will be done in pits. During planting 50
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workings will be done as per requirement. The plantation will be guarded against fire
( & grazing. Mulching will be done after soil working and weeding to keep the soil moist
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for longer duration and prevent growth of weeds. A well planned reclamation and
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plantation regime will also address the issue of land configuration changes to a large
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. pit, where from, after due sedimentation, the clear water will be discharged to a
seasonal nala on the south of the ML area. On the inner side of garland drain,
random rubble retaining wall will be made to prevent soil wash. The dimensions will
be as follows:
a) Garland drain - Trapezoidal cross section, top width 1.5 m, bottom width 0.75m,
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The sediment load will be regularly monitored before final discharge to streams.
6.1.3 Noise pollution control:
A regular regimen of maintenance of HEMM, tippers, air silencers to modulate noise,

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synchronized blasting, optimized drilling pallem and matching explosives, use of
delay detonators, ensuring minimum stemming column, and pre-welling of blasting
sites, planting rows of trees in SZ are various noise mitigation methods. Noise can be
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Starting from drilling to transpiration outside the ML area, dust generation will be
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controlled at every stage. During drilling, use of, sharp drill bits, providing a dust hood
at the mouth of dust hole (in dry drilling), and adoption of wet drill will control dust.
Major haul road will be metalled. The speed of dumpers will be controlled as
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increased speed increases dust emissions. Dust consolidation on mine roads shall .(
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be done by spraying water along with chemical binders through water sprinklers at
frequent intervals as required. No overloading in tippers shall be done to avoid
spillage and ROM transport will be well covered with tarpaulin. The crusher machine
will have fogging system to prevent dust emission. At the iron ore stockyard,
atomized mist spray will be provided to prevent the dust being air borne.
6.1.5 Grass seeding:
With a view to control erosion and the resultant water pollution, areas bereft of ,
vegetation and not in use including waste dumps, which is not under afforestation
activities will be covered with groass through seedling. However, seeding will be
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resorted to at regular intervals of 1.5 x 1m after pelletisation of seeds. Seed pellets

can be made by mixing clay and F.Y.M in 6:1 ratio, pulverized, grass seed added,
pellets rolled and then sun-dried. This can be done in summer months and pellets
dibbled at desired sites before the monsoon breaks. Species of grass to be used are
Saccharum spontaneum and Eulaliospsis binnata.
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on the higher & steeper side of the advancing pit to insulate the pit from any
accidental fall by straying animals. The random, rubble can locally collected from
(: nearby nallas or laterite boulders broken from the ground surface can also be used.
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( placed at labour campus, office, canteen & rest sheds. The education of workers will )
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c go a long way in proper use of the bins and not to litter the area. All garbage needs to
be segregated into blo-deqradable and non-blodeqradable components. The former
( will be added to vermi-compost pits and the latter incinerated or recycled as
convenient.
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6.1.8 Birds bath:
c With a view to attract birds and help in seed dispersal, a bird bath will be created in
( the ML area in the midst of a tree land. This can be conveniently made from thick
( HOPE sheets, which will be linked to the pit made on ground. The pit size will be 3x 3
x 0.6 m size. One side of the pit will be sloping up to the middle of the tank from
C ground level. Near the bird bath, 3-5m away, shrubs/perching tree will be of
advantage. The water in the bath may be cleared at an interval of 2-3 days and
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tucked in and fastened with L- hook to the ground at the eyes provided. The sides
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can also be provided with a lining of nala boulders to give it natural in look.
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forest and wildlife resources. Periodically, seminars debates and meetings will be
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( .: organized, where all workers, mine manager, GM (Geo & Env.) will remain present. ;<
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C'; worker in conservation work, dos and don'ts etc. In such meetings workers should be
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L;: will note down the suggestions, test check the same and if found replicable, shall
C,: implement the same. The worker, who offered the suggestion and found suitable will
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of ML area. The method to be used is assisted natural regeneration, which consist of
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regeneration cleaning and planting of food/cover species in grids @ 200 seedlings
per ha. Grids will be laid across the contour at every 10m in winter months and pitting >0
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of 45cm. cube pits will be made at every 3m in grids. The distance can be varied if a
promising sapling/pole is available at the measured pit site. Pitting will be done in the
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6. Grequa tiliaefolia (Dhaman) >
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9. Bauhinia reccmosa (Semla) ,
10. Emblica officinalis (Amla) !;>' 0
11. Dendrocalamus strictus (Salia Bans) >; 0
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(.~< weeds and spacing out shoots. The average thumb rule d=1.5 D, where d=Average
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distance in feet and D=Average diameter in inches. While singling out, care shall be
()" taken to retain straight and sound stem coming as close to the ground as possible.
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( :; with a basal dose of FYM (basketful), Neem oil cake 50gm and bio-fertilizer a pinch.
Half moon trench will be made on uphill side of the pit to tap moisture. Soil workings
c~ and weeding as required will be done and seedling will be tended for 5 years. Nearby
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(; villagers will be totally involved in the work and stone wall fencing will be done to
protect the area in addition to social fencing.
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6.2.2 Grass land:
C The climate urge of the area is to develop mesophytic vegetation and natural grass
lands are absent. However, in barren and eroding areas, grass land can be
developed on immediate basis to arrest soil loss. This will automatically establish in
to a grass land, which will be slowly involved by tree regeneration within 5 years. A
barren forest land of 10 ha will be selected ploughed manually or tractorised and
grass pellets shown. Species of grass to be used are.
IscHema laxum, Chrysopogon montanus, Themeda triandra and Aristida setacea
Grass land treatment area will be fenced with brush wood apart from social fencing.
6.2.3 Water hole: ./,

A water hole in suitable soil close to Kakarpani nala and Suna nadi will be excavated.
The dimension shall be 50 x 50m at top, 44 x 44 m at bottom and 3 m deep- steps of /'<
30cm and fall of 30cm. will be provided all along. As far as practicable, stony earth
will be avoided. The nala will be diverted on upstream to the tank to store rain water i'
-:
below the bed level of the nala. A rubble check dam will be made on the nala on
upstream to arrest silt and leaf litter. Game tank will be designed to hold at least 1.5 !,
m deep water during summer. Suitable planting shall be made all round the tank to
provide adequate cover.
C' 6.2.4 Fire watcher:

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A fire watcher will be engaged selected from a local village on the suggestion of gram <
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sabha or VSS. The fire watcher selection criteria will be working knowledge of the
c;' ,
forest tracts, patch and routes, willingness to work in forest, ability to move on. foot
'/
/cycle. Fire watcher will be engaged every year for 5 months from February to June.
C"-. He will be answerable to the area forester and take instructions from him. He will !
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ANNEXURE-XI
expect to identify fire prone areas, keep liaison with villages close to the vulnerable
I:;.
area and enlist their support in fire prevention. He will organize villagers in dousing of
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any accidental fires seen without prior instruction of the forester.
6.2.5 Tracker:
Two trackers will be engaged round the year to maintain a record of animals seen
and their movement pattern, especially with reference to elephants. The tracker will
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be given uniform, a haversack, field note book, pencil a small knife, measuring tape
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and a water bottle. He may be given a walki talkie set or a mobile phone to share and >,0
communicate information on location and movement pattern of elephants requiring
urgent attention. All events, sightings, signs will be recorded with reference to time
/0
and location in the note book and then transferred to sighting register with forester ~,n
once in a week. Every fortnight, the data will be entered in the range computer. The
movement data gives lot of insight, whether to go for active driver or passive \ )
observation, the latter in case of benign movement from one habitat patch to the ()
other. The tracker should be a familiar person with villagers. During his rounds he
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drill collect from and give information to be villagers on elephant movement and give
an alert. '" ( -,
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6.2.6 Corpus fund:
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A contribution of Rs. 10 lakh will be made to the corpus fund operated by DFO Bonai
()
Division. The intent behind the corpus fund is to give a free hand to the DFO to doll
out ex-gratia payments soon after grievous injury and death cases due to elephant to
reach out to the victim family. Such prompt action on the part of forest administration
will go a long way in pacifying public anger.
6.2.7 Awareness promotion:
Public support for wildlife management can be brought about by bringing the ideas
and aspirations of wildlife manager down to the level of public grasp and bringing the
sentiments of public up to the plane of the wildlife manager's possibilities. This
meeting of minds will not come about with good PR alone, but with public
consultation, transparency in project implementation. Villagers will be the target
group for whom suitable mass communication method e.g. broadcasting shall be
organized on key concepts. Besides, periodic meetings will be organized at strategic
points involving VSS chairpersons, Sarpanches etc. Peoples' representative will be
encouraged to speak on constraints, difficulties and offer suggestions after
highlighting programmes and policies of the department. Emphasis will be laid on fire
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(5, conservancy, animal damage control, anti-poaching and biodiversity conservation

issues. Local leaders may be invited to such meetings to strike a positive chord in
c~ deliberations.
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C '.' There shall be a joint team of electrical inspectors of electricity distribution company /-;
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(NESCO) and forest guards to regularly check all electric lines. Any sagging line
below mandatory height of 4.5m should be brought to the notice of concerned
( engineers and rectified forthwith. Support of VSS, Trackers, fire watchers, general
public will be enlisted to report sagging wire with promise of reward. Such proactive
c steps will definitely bring down electrocution deaths of wild animal.
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6.3.0 Plan period:
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The plan period is 10 years from the date of commencement of actual mining
( operations. After elopement of the plan period a further plan will be written and the
fund has to be made available by the Project Proponent to the State Forest Dept.
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(Wildlife wing). /
( 6.4.0 Funding:
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( The plan will be fully funded by the lessee, Neelachallspat Nigam Limited.
( 6.5.0 Monitoring Committee:
r: There shall be a monitoring committee to oversee smooth implementation of various

items of work, quality of implementation and the outcome. The committee will be
C: headed by the DFO, two VS presidents in the Buffer Zone, Mine Manager, Range
Forest Officers and Foresters concerned as members.
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FINANCIAL FORECAST )'0
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7.0.0 The financial requirement of various interventions outlined in the plan as per current
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costs is given in following tables for 10 years period for both ML area and buffer zone
separately.
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7.0.1 The activities in the lease area are to be implemented by the lessee and those within "/.('J
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BZ by the DFO Bonai Division. '<0
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7.0.2 The total cost of the plan is Rs168.0 lakhs, out of which RS.63.40 lakhs for the ML '~O
area and RS.1 04.60 lakhs for the BZ.
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Table 7.1: Financial provision of work in Mining Lease area
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51. Para Description of work Amount in Remarks
No. Ref lakh of Rs. f()
1 6.1.1 Plantation of indigenous species over 20.48
32 ha with differential cost over
maintenance @ Rs. 64,000/-r.yJ age
rate of s.125/-)
2 6.1.2 Water· pollution control -- Measures
budgeted under
3 6.1.3 Noise pollution control -- EMP
4 6.1.4 Dust pollution control --
5 6.1.5 Grass seeding 10 ha @ Rs. 22,000 02.20
perha
6 6.1.6 Solar fencing over 10.0 km with 05 30.00
strands @Rs. 03.00 lakh per km
7 6.1.7 Garbage management on L.S. 02.00
8 6.1.8 Bird bath of HDPE sheet @ Rs. 0.50 02.50
lakh + maintenance @ Rs. 0.20
lakh/year
« 9 6.1.9 Awareness programme @ Rs.50,000/- 05.00
10 Unforeseen and misc expenses 01.22
• Total 63.40
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(Rupees 5ixty Three Lakhs and Forty Thousand only)
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1 6.2.1 Habitat Restoration by ANR over 100 27.00 <

· " ha @ Rs. 0.27 lakhlha
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ha @ Rs. 16,000/ha
C " 3 6.2.3 Water hole 50 x 50 x 3 m @Rs. 5.00 05.00

.> lakh
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4 6.2.4 Fire watcher 10 @ 4,0001- per watcher 20,00
( x 5 months x 10 years
c 5 6.2.5 Tracker 02 @ Rs.5,0001- per tracker x .

12 months x 10 years
12.00
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( 6 6.2.6 Corpus fund 10.00
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C 7 6.2.7 Awareness promotion 05.00
( 8 6.2.8 Reward for information on 05.00

electrocution @ Rs.50,0001- x 10
years
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9 Cost escalation 20% 17.20
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Unforeseen expenses 01.80
C,
Total 104.60
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(Rupees One Hundred Four Lakhs and Sixty Thousand only)
C Besides, as per Gov!. of Odisha in Forest & Environment Dept. Letter Dt.23.03.2008,
the User Agency has to pay the proportional cost towards the approved Regional Plan
for Keonjhar & Bonai belt @ Rs.20,000/- per ha. x M. L. area over 874.290 ha. =
Rs.174.858 lac.
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Probable Finanacial forecast for the next
Plan period of 10 years.
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Table 7.3: Financial provision of work in Mining Lease area
SI. Para Description of work Amount in Remarks

No. Ref lakh
01 Water pollution control -- As would be
shown in EMP
02 Noise pollution control -- ;, 0
03 Dust pollution control --
04 Stone wall over maintenance 2.0 km 02.00
.0
@Rs. 01.00 lakh per km ;'0
05 Garbage management on L.S. 02.00
06 Bird bath of HOPE sheet @ Rs. 0.50 02.50
lakh + maintenance @ Rs. 0.20
lakh/year o
07 Awareness programme @ Rs.50,000/- 05.00 -. ()
08 Unforeseen and misc expenses 03.50
Total 15.00
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51. Para Description of work Amount in Remarks

No. Ref lakh .
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01 Water hole 50 x 50 x 3 m @Rs. 2.00 03.00
lakh maitenance
02 Fire watcher 10 @ 8,000/- per watcher 40.00

()
x 5 months x 10 years (wage rate
() RS.250/-
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x 12 months x 10 years
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04 Corpus fund 20.00 /
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05 Awareness promotion 10.00
( 06 Reward for information on 10.00
electrocution @ Rs.1,00,000/- x 10
( years
C 07 Cost escalation 20% 21.40
( 08 Unforeseen expenses 01.60

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Total 130.00
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(Rupees One Hundred Thirty Lakhs only)
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REFERENCES
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1. Working Plan of Keonjhar and Bonai Forest Division.
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2. Wildlife Wealth of Orissa - Wildlife Wing, Forest Department.
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3. Flora of Orissa, Saxena & Brahman.
4. District Gazetteer, Keonjhar and Sundargarh District. :< ()

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5. Statistical hand Book of Keonjhar and Sundargarh District.
6. Mining Plan of Iron Ore Mines of Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited.
7. E.I.A. & E.M.P. Report of Iron Ore Mines of Neelachallspat Nigam Limited.
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8. Right of Passage-elephant corridors of India; Wildlife Trust of India
9. Elephant - human Conflict report on Keonjhar Forest Division - Sar and Lahiri
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Choudhury
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9. State of India's Forest Report-2011; Forest Survey of India >0

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No
Item of Work Mandays Labour
cost@
Material
cost (Rs)
Total Cost
(Rs)
. Rs.125/
C -. "
:~ day
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o Year (Advance work) preplanting
( ~: operation
"" Survey, demarcation and pillar postina 2 250 0 250
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( 2 Site preparation 2 250 0 250
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3 . Cuttina of hiqh stumps 3 375 0 375
Co 4 Alianment and stakinq of pits 1 125 0 125
5 Pittina 130cm cube) 8 1000 0 1000
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6 Cost of raislno 300 seedlinos (part) 14 1000 750 1750
, )
Total 30 3000 750 3750.00

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( 1st Year
Cost of raising 300 seedlings
( 7 (Balance) 6 750 0 750
.; 8 Carriage of seedling to site, planting
including
C casultv replacement 6 750 0 750
9 1st weedina 2 250 0 250
C 250 0
10 2nd weedina 2
. 250
( 11
12
Soil workina
Manurinq / insecticide aoolicatlon
.
2
1
250
125
0
0
250
125
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14
Fire line tracina & inspection path
Cost of insecticide for plantation
2
3
250
0
0
375
250
375
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c; 15 Cost os chemical fertilizer for
plantation 12 kg
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@ Rs. 35/ka 6 0 750 750

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(' clearance of weed and cutting of
-: climbers, sigling of shoots on each
'/ stool 15 1875 0 1875
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18
Soil conservation
Watch & ward
12
5
1500
625
0
0
1500
625
( ; 19 Continaencies 3 375 0 375
(~.. Total 65 7000 1125 8125.00
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Casualty replacement with nursery
C: 20
21
cost
Weedina
2
2'
;
.. 250
250
0
0
250
250
C:~ 22 Soil worklno and rnanurinq 2 250 0 250
, 23 Fireline tracina 1 125 0 125
C:; '.
24 Cost of fertilizer 4
6
0
750
500
0
500
750
<> 25 Soil conservation
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8 1000 0 1000 ><
Watch & ward
26
27 Contlnqencies 2 250 0 250
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Total 27 2875 500 3375.00
3rd year Maintenance
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28 Weedina and prunina 2 250 0 250 >: 0
29 Soil workina 2 250 0 250
30 Fireline tracinq 1 125 0 125
31 Soil conservation 6 750 0 750
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32 Watch & ward 6 750 0 750 / \.)
250 <
33 Contlnqencies 2 0 250 ,"
Total 19 2375 2375.00 o
4th vear Maintenance o
34 Weedinq and orunino 2 250 0 250
35 Watch & ward 6 750 0 750 >0
36
37
Fireline tracina
Continaencies
1
1
125
125
0
0
125
125
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Total 10 1250 0 1250.00 ", ()
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Grand Total 151 16500 2375 18875 <()
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Year Labour Material Continaencv Total o
o year 3000 750 0 3750
6625 1125 375 8125
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1st Year
2nd Year 2625 500 250 3375
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1125 0 125 1250
4th Year
Total 15500 2375 1000 18875
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(, Person days equivalent 124 19 8 151
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Add!. Incentives (3%) for VSS IFr 1 FG
proposed for more than,80% survival
SayRs.
600.00
'n
,
/-
and very good growth having 3m clear
pole during 4th year of maintenance
as per recommendation of DFO &
RCCF
19475.00
Rs.20000.00
Add!. Expenditure for VSS 7000.00
Rs.270001
Total ha
(Rupees Twenty Seven Thousand only)

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Cost of Grass seeding per ha. Labour rate Rs.125/ day

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SI No Purpose Item of Work No of Rate in Rs Amount
Labour / in Rs
Quantity of
MateriaJ
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.~ 1 Dressing to surface of OB Bump 10Nos 125/labour 1250

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OB Dump surface aat every 6m
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height
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c foreign earth including cost of
earth, carriage to site,
5000/
( spreading over the bench

surface & levellilng
c 4 Preparation of pillets with clay &

FYM in 6:1 ratio. Pillets to be
7000 1cum = 833/
1cum = 400/
8631
( dibbled 1.5 mX 1m= 6700 pHlets

per ha + 5% excess or 7000
( pillets,1 000 pillets = 1cum clay
&0.6cum FYM
( 5 Labour for preparation of pillets 5Nos 125/labour 625
and drying for 7 days for 7000
( pillets
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( pillets at 1.5 m X 1 M spacing
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7 Watch and ward for a month 1 3750/month 3750 /
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Cost of grass field creation per ha. Labour rate Rs.125/ day
S I No Purpose No of Rate in Rs Amount
Labour/ in Rs
Quantity of
materials
1 Nurturing the land by 10 Nos 125/labour 1250
" ploughing & levelling
2 Adding FYM and good earth 2 TL FYM 500ITL FYM 2000
2TL good earth 500ITL Good
earth
3 Cost of grass seed 1kg per ha 500/kg 500 o

4 Broadcast, Sowing and levelling 4Nos 125/labour 500 ()
5 Watch and ward for a month 1Nos 3750/month 3750
6 Sprinkling of water intermitantiy till 2 Nos 3750/month 7500
the grass seed germinates
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7 Weeding of unwanted grass 4Nos 125/1abour 500
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Total 16000.00
(Rupees Sixteen Thousand only)

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Gldel 40 200 101 99 43 20 23 0 0 0 200 101 99 3 2' 1 • 197 99 96 56
Maida 156 705 352 353 148, 69 79 107 55 52 493 242 ' 251 311 187 124 394 165 229 194
De·oQhar 42 182 97 85 40 24 16 0 ,0 0 141 72 69 9 6 3 173 91 82 53
Kenaveta· 26 119 60 59 44 23 21 0 0 0 119 60 59 3 2 1 11.6 58 58 29
Patbeda 34 151 78 73 53' 30 23 0 0 0 151 76 73 2 1 1 149 77 72 35
Ganua 312 1245 610 635 237 127 110 164 67 97' '749 370 379 367 274 113 856' 336 522 576
Dallta 16 59 33 26 10 7 3 0 0 0 59 33 26 2 2 0 57, 31, 26 21
Mandaioda 40 185 90 95 45 21 24 '0 0 0 146 73 73 47 34 13 136 56 82 54
Basada 22 104 56 48 24 13 11 0 0 0 104 56 48 20 17 3 84 39 45 34
San utull 164 763 362 361 127 78 49 105 46 59, 626 321 307 209 150 59 554 232 322 319
Badoatull 102 459 211 248 85 36 49 63 31 32 396 180 216 148 106 42 311 105 206 130
Kadamdlhl 80 388 201 '187 98 48 50 0 0 0 295 155 140 45 29 16 343 172 171 156
Mlthlrda 38 187 95 92 39 24 15 0 0 0 180 94 66 43 33 10 144 62 82 83
Kadalla 90 414 203 211 90 42 48 0 0 0 362 175 187 28 26 '2 '386 177 209 103
Klriakudar- 70 324 148 176 51 22 29 0 0 0 314 144 170 29 21 6 295 127 166 72
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Badkallmatl 163 663 346 317 146 75 73 69 39 30 435 221 214 151' 132 19 512 214 296 ,298
HandlBhanoa 69 330 159 171 77 32 45 0 0 0 304 145 159 31 20 11 299 139 160 108
Jamuoanf 31 141 74 67 35 19 ,16 0 0 0 115 61 54 6 5 l' 135 69 66 57
Pidhaookharl ,119 552 274 278 156 73 83 0 0 0 443 219 224 50 35 15 502 239 263 161
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Bhan'a all 171 659 356 303 85 51 34 59 26 33 446 225 221 241 169 72 416 167 231 271
Badlndl ur 99 444 234 210 103 61 42 16 8' 8' 319 164 155 97 74 23 347 160 167 192
Sanlndl ur 165 650 335 315 135 73 62 15 6 7 457 240 217 196 132 64 454' 203 251 258
Ghodabudanl 20 99 55 44 20 10 10 0 0 0 96 54 44 17 16 1 82 39 43 32
Ada hat 98 403 213 190 65 37 26 12 7 5 351 185 166 28 19 9 375 194 181 167
Kalmanoa 252 1091 552 539 205 94 111 138 72 66 662 333 329 '370 263 107 721 289 432 417
. Sanua 65 266 132 134 52 31 21 46 21 25, 66 33 33 71 45 26 195 67 106 78
Teherel 147 602 280 322 125 61 64 6 4 2 460 ,211 249 187 118 69 415 162 253 187
Kalmanaa 26 108 52 56 26 12 14 0 0 0 108 52 56 20 18 2 88 34 54 60
Baldlhl 74 327 176 151 61 43 16, ' 139 78 61 188 98 90 106 79 27 221 97 124 96'
Khaiurldlhl 89 331 162 169 71 43 26 6 2 4 227 112 115 61 47 14 ,270 115 155 99
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Marusuan 125 539 289 250 76 22 56 7 2 5 380 203 177 76 59 17 463 230 233 136
Luhakala 155 , 874 420 454 217 100 117 0 0 0 791 379 412 ' 46 43 3 628 377 451 219
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Kadakala 703 364 339 67 23 '647 445 502
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103 478 244 234 118 62 56 0 0 0 474 241 233 87 62 25 391 162 209 ,206
Ba ada 327 164 163 79 61 16 356 159 197 172
Katesahl 104 435 220 215 109 62 47 15 6 7
77 352 162 170 86 41 45 0 0 0 340 175 165 32 31 1 320 151 169 153
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~fiadabandha 266 1163 595 568 248 130 118 125 64 61 828 410 418 402 272 130 761 323 438 427
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:~iiJasa Kha" 342 1390 752· 638 258 125 133 47 28 19 831 455 376 360 242 118 1030 510 520 641
:<5tiruda 249 1108 603 505 225 126 99 84 44 40 886 462 424 351 279 72 757 324 433 514
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!$iilada 311 1243 613 630 221 101 120 63 34 29 1054 499 555 290 220 70 ' 953 393 560 720
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fB'asantaour 382 1740 925 815 300 153 147 104 58 46 816 448 368 510 371 139 1230 554 676 965
I~albuaa 384 1635 847 788 299 143 156 259 133 126 916 463 453 486 337 149 1149 510 639 714
Ilii'Jninadlhl' 129 536 265 ,271 94 42 52 110 50 60 309 155 154 187 139 48 349 126 223 185
!(i>:oburia 263 1140 564 576 237 98 139 289 121 168 499 250 249 365 275 90 775 289 486 430
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~ehdu hatl 135 730 345 385 126 66 60 36 16 20 669 316 353 222 154 68 508 191 317 427
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[b~a okhart ' 123 716 355 361 157 84 73 0 0 0 692 341 351 90 71 19 626 284 342 375
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~aduli osi 87 446 236 210 83 47 36 4 2 2' 349 186 163 163 126 37 283 110 173 190
~_Uaaaon 156 655 344 311 154 77 77 52 29 23 514 265 249 190 141 49 465 203 262 249
G6odhaIDada' "100 480 241 239 105 57 48 0 0 0 443 222 221 70 50 20 410 191 219 146
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~huvanraida 278 1178 601 577 262 151 111 133 68 65 748 377 371 540 334 206 638 267 371 418
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Na a arh . 250 1139 551 588 195 88 107 117 54 63 1001 484 517 378 267 111 761 284 477 679
Jala aoosl '.65 271 128 143 44 20 24 0 0 0 83 39 44 116 74 42 155 54 '101 129
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Gurudacam 76 13 80 67 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 67 13 9 9 0 160 62 98
Khanda 240 116 355 239 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 355 239 116 1 1 0 628 250 378
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Basantaour 497 468 594 419 175 152 103 49 99 49 50 7 7 .0 336 260 76 371 78 293 775 428 347
Nalbuoa 481 233 466' 398 68 7 6 1 1 1 0 2 2 0 456 389 67. 248 83 165 921 366 555
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Dobuna 294 136 337 246 91 11 7 4 1 1 0 2 1 1 323 237 86 93 48 45 710 270 440
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Seoasahl 67 68 115 63 52 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101 49 52 20 4 16 120 55 65
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Panasuan 121 112 84 77 7 24 22 2 58 54 4 0 0 0 2 1 1 149 44 105 142 52 90
Kendu6hati 200 227 150 129 21 99 92 7 39 30 9 3 2 1 9 5 4 277 71 206 303 145 158
Dhaladihl 180 208 125 121 4 87 86 1 37 . 34 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 263 59 204 265 ' 133 132
Itanokharl 197 178 195 166 29 136 117 19 58 48 10 0 0 0 1 1 0 180 31 149 341 " 158' 183
Balibeda 52 38 39 30 . 9 30 25 5 7 3 4 0 0 0 2 2 0 51 22 29 109 43 66
Padull 051 .122 68 181 121 60 14 14 O' 1 1 0 0 0 0 166 106 60 9 1 8 256 114 142 .
Nua eon 174 75 227 163 64 5 5 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 216 152 64 22 11 11 406 170 236
Gandhal ada '101 45 135 98 37 4 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 129 92 37 11 3 8 334 140 194
Guall 214 57 237 192 45 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 232 187 45 34 22 12 628 282 346
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38
23
33
28
31
83
48
80
58
c 14-00 hrs
15-00 hrs
16-00 hrs
62
65
61
37
42
11
29
32
28
63
48
49
37
57
67
c 17-00 hrs
18-00 hrs
95
42
27
39
15
25
55
63
65
17
19-00 hrs 46 42 42 38 57
( 20-00 hrs 54 37 38 39 45
21l-00 hrs 62 52 32 39 46
( 22-00 hrs 33 37 45 39 51
23-00 hrs 29 32 22 30 27
00-00 hrs 15 12 41 53 35
( 01 00 hrs 1 5 15 43 35
02 00 hrs 2 5 13 48 52
( 03-00 hrs 5 7 22 68 26
04-00 hrs 7 9 21 50 22
05-00 hrs 6 12 23 60 22
( 06-00 hrs 12 25 24 48 41
07-00 hrs 32 33 27 73 50
08-00 hrs 75 48 36 58 82
C Total 935 716 692 1324 1164
PCU'S 467.5 716 2076 3972 3492
( Total PCU'~ 10723.5
Location: Koira & Lahnipara to Tonsa & Patmandu

C Code Time 2{3 Wheeler Car/JeeD Tractor Trucks Multiaxles
TS-2 LMV
( 09-00 hrs 62 33 48 55 22
10-00 hrs 65 15 62 31 23
11-00 hrs 61 45 44 12 24
( 12-00 hrs 95 22 25 42 . 25
13-00 hrs 42 24 51 24 27
( 14-00 hrs 46 18 32 24 15
15-00 hrs 54 68 32 42 12
16-00 hrs 62 34 42 41 36
C 17-00 hrs 54 46 21 42 17
18-00 hrs 69 23 24 22 25
( 19-00 hrs 42 33 42 31 24
20-00 hrs 32 27 62 25 14
21-00 hrs 22 23 45 24 25
22-00 hrs 36 19 42 43 35
23-00 hrs 12 6 41 41 25
00-00 hrs 12 4 51 12 26
01-00 hrs 8 2 33 16 35
, 02-00 hrs 6 3 31 10 12
, 03-00 hrs 1 5 26 54 34
04-00 hrs 3 5 24 51 22
05-00 hrs 7 45 31 32 26
06-00 hrs 15 12 45 42 28
07-00 hrs 24 34 42 54 34
08-00 hrs 33 45 31 22 31
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PCU'S 431.5 591 2781 2376 1791
Total PCU'S 7970.5
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TS-3
09-00 hrs 85
LMV
85 95 31 31
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10-00
11-00
12-00
hrs
hrs
hrs
42
42
82
46
54
25
45
52
42
75
83
61
31
42
22
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13-00
14-00
hrs
hrs
62
85
35
41
24
21
84
31
35
57
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15-00
16-00
17-00
hrs
hrs
hrs
112
36
84
35
74
62
16
32
35
72
91
95
43
33
42
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18-00
19-00
hrs
hrs
65
48
62
34
42
51
84
96
22
35 o
20 00 hrs 14 24 45 83 34
21-00
22-00
hrs
hrs
62
22
62
32
41
12
72
55
56
52
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00-00
hrs
hrs
15
15
27
16
24
32
75
65
57
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01-00 hrs 14 15 21 33 32
02-00
03-00
hrs
hrs
2
4
17
82
12
32
51
62
32
27
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05-00
hrs
hrs
6
21
86
94
15
34
63
84
31
26 o
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07-00 hrs 18 61 52 85 42 ()
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08-00 hrs 26 45 42 63 52
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977
488.5
1140
1140
839
2517
11915.5
1685
5055
905
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LMV
63 42 72 95
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11 00 hrs
64
112
75
46
42
95
55
126
76
82 o
12-00 hrs 45 61 112 45 135
13-00 hrs 63 63 106 24 145 ()
14-00 hrs 52 72 95 95 126
15-00 hrs
16-00 hrs
71
62
71
35
84
83
82
85
82
46 o
17-00 hrs 62 63 72 72 112,
18-00 hrs
19-00 hrs
82
54
96
91
25
64
33
61
46
75
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20-00 hrs
21-00 hrs
22-00 hrs
91
76
63
75
85
63
42
62
72
85
75
82
52
94
65
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23-00 hrs
. 00-00 hrs
23
12
42
23
76
35
72
33
102
85
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01-00 hrs
02-00 hrs
03-00 hrs
36
5
24
31
15
12
78
64
79
75
64
92
96
75
42
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04-00 hrs
05-00 hrs
24
36
10
12
102
74
12
84
63
78
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06-00 hrs 75 25
07-00 hrs
08-00 hrs
56
86
51
26
65
75
54
72
12
95
65
45
25
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PCU'S
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2644
1206
2349
1698
3354
1603
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1907
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South Eastern Region
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Sub. : Sumblssian of Rainwater Harvesting scheme
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Basada-Mithirda-Kriyakudar iron Ore Mines of MIs. Neelachal Ispat Nigam 1
limited, Sundargarh & Keonjhar Districts, Odisha - Heg. 0

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As per the conditions on NOC issued to Mis. Neelachal Ispat Nigam o
Limited for its Basada-Mithirda-Kriyakudar Iron Ore Mines, Sundargarh &
Keonjhar districts, Odisha, the firm has submitted report on Rain Water o
Harvesting Scheme for its Mines , The same is being' forwarded for your kind o
perusal and necessary action.
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Yours faithfully, o
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(D.Y Sirsikar)
Regional Director
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c 1. INTRODUCTION
( Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL), a company promoted by MMTC Ltd,
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Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Orissa limited (IPICOL) and
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other government agencies has set up an 1.1 million ton Integrated Iron and steel
c plant at Kalinganagar, Duburi, Dist-jajpur, Orissa. Presently the main products are pig
iron and LAM coke along with nut coke, coke breeze, crude tar, ammonium sulphate
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and granulated slag (phase - 1). The envisaged products in future (phase-II) are billets,
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bars and wire rods of different grades and sizes. NINL has its own captive power
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c plant to meet the internal power requirement. NINL is also exporting substantial
( quantity of power. The plant with all its units, will produce 492,000 Tonnes of pig
( iron, 300,000 Tonnes of wire rods and 276,000 Tonnes of billets per annum, NINL is
c having own captive iron ore mines which is under development. NINL has become
c India's largest exporter of saleable pig iron since 2004-05, Pig iron and LAM coke
c produced by NINL has established its acceptance in domestic as well as in

( international markets .Company is widely catering demands of eastern, central and
northern regions of India for Pig iron ap.art from exports. It is supplying LAM coke
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" to almost all steel plants of Steel authority of India Ltd. and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam
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Ltd. Vishakhapatanam. The "KAMDHENU" fertiliser produced is in high demand in
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nearby areas. Crude tar is being despatched to down stream industries for further
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processing. The Board of Directors of NINL is as given below
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NIN L IAnISOSOOll2003romparry) PROMcmR5.:MMTCltd..IPlCCI. Sundarzarh & Keonihar District, Odisha
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NAME
Smt. Vijaylaxmi]oshi , lAS
Designation
Chairman
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Dr. S. R.]ain
Shri D. P. Bagchi
Director
Director
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Shri U. P. Singh, lAS
Shri Manoj Ahuja, lAS
Director
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\ Shri C. J. Venugopal, lAS Director o
Shri Saswat Mishra, lAS Director
Shri S. Khurana Director o
Shri Ved Prakash
Shri M. G. Gupta
Director
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Shri N. K. N anda
Shri P. C. Sahu
Director
Managing Director o
Shri S. P. Padhi
Shri S. P. Patnaik
Director (Finance)
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Quality Policy : NINL is committed to meet the needs and expectations of
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customers and other interested parties. This is accomplished by o
• Producing quality products and providing services to all customers to earn their o
confidence and their delight. o
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• Achieving quality of the products by following systematic approach through
planning, documented procedures and timely review of quality objectives. o

• Continually improving the quality of all materials, process and products.
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• Maintaining an enabling environment, this encourages teamwork and active
involvement of all employees with total commitment

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Environmental Policy : NINL, while carrymg out its operations reaffirms
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commitment to preserve the environment by
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• Preventing environmental pollution by documenting, implementing,
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maintaining and continuously reviewing the environmental management
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system.
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• Ensuring healthy environment by complying with all the relevant
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. environmental legislations, regulations and other requirements.
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( • Ensuring continuous improvement in the environmental management and
( prevention of pollution by minimizing the emissions and discharges.
C .• Maintaining a high level of environmental consciousness amongst employees
( through different means including HRD effort.
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• Reviewing the environmental objectives and targets on a continuous basis.
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c. Human Resource Policy : NINL believes that employees are the most important
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resource. To realize the full potential of the employees, the company is committed to
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• Providing work environment that makes the employees committed and
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motivated for maximizing productivity.
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( • Establishing system for maintaining transparency, fairness ill dealing with
employees.
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• Empowering employees for achieving targets through commitment,
responsibility and accountability.
• Encouraging teamwork, creativity, innovativeness and high achievement
orientation.
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• Providing opportunities for developing skill and knowledge for employee o
growth. o
• Ensuring effective communication channels with employees. o
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Human Resource Development Policy : NINL is committed to create an
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Organisational Culture, which nurtures employees potential for the prosperity of the
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organization by
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• Identifying development needs of the employee on regular basis, provide the
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necessary training and continually evaluate and monitor the -effectiveness of
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the training so that the quality of the training also get upgraded.
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• Providing inputs to the employees for developing their attitude towards work o
and for matching their competencies with the organizational requirement o
• Creating an environment of learning and knowledge sharing by providing the ()
means and facilities and also access to relevant information and literature. o
• Facilitating the employees for continuous development of their knowledge o
base, skills, efficiency, innovativeness, self expression and behaviour so that
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they contribute positively with commitment for the growth and prosperity of
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the organisation while maintaining the high level of motivation and satisfaction.
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• Preparing employees through appropriate development programmes for taking
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up higher responsibilities in the organisation.
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C • Fulfilling social obligation by providing training to tbe students of educational

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institution and to tbe trainees of otber organizations.
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Energy Policy: NINL is committed to optiri:J.ally utilize various forms of energy in a
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cost effective manner to effect conservation of energy. To accomplish this they will
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• Monitor closely and control tbe consumption of various forms of energy
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( through an effective Energy Management System.
c • Adopt appropriate energy conservation technologies.
• Maximise tbe use of cheaper and easily available forms of energy

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• Make energy conservation a mass movement with tbe involvement of all
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employees.
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Occupational Health And Safety Policy: NINL is committed to tbe occupational
healtb and safety of employees and contract workers. To accomplish this, tbey will
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• Ensure safe working condition and environment to all tbe employees.
• Document, implement, maintain and continuously review tbe occupational
healtb and safety management system including tbe policy.
• Comply with all tbe relevant occupational healtb and safety legislations,
regulations and otber requirements and fix responsibility for compliance.
• Ensure continuous improvement in tbe occupational healtb and safety
performance.
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employees. o
• Impart occupational health and safety education and training to the employees o
and contract workers at the time of induction and further retraining. o
• Review the occupational health and safety objectives and targets on a
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2. BACKGROUND
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NINL has been granted mining lease for Iron Ore, over an area of 874.290 ha
vide Go~t of Orissa proceedings dated 18.02.09. Out of 874.290 ha, about 871.427 ha
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falls in Sundargarh district and the remaining 2.863 ha falls in Keonjhar district. Total
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ML area is covering under nine villages out of which Mithirda, Kriyakudar, Basada, o
Dalita, Rusibenua, Mandajoda and Kadalia villages are coming under Koira tehsil of o
Sundargarh district and Pirhapokhari and Handibhanga villages covering under Barbil o
tehsil of Keonjhar districts. NOC for drawl of Ground Water was obtained from o
Central Ground Water Authority, Govt of India vide letter no. 21- o
4(55)/SER/CGWA/2008-708 dtd.12.08.2008. Mining plan was approved by IBM, c
Nagpur vide letter no:314(3)/2008-MCCM(CZ)/MP-53, dated:16.06.09. c
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Term of Reference (TOR), was issued by MoEF, vide its letter no:J-
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11015/55/2010-IA.II(M), dated 22nd June 2010. The EIA / EMP Report is prepared
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( based on the fresh generation of Environmental data as per CPCB guidelines'2009.

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NOC regarding compliance of Scheduled Tribe and other Traditional Forest Dwellers
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(Recognition of Forest Right) Act' 2006 in respect of Diversion of forestland was
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issued by Collector, Sundargarh & Keonjhar. Application filed with Orissa State
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Pollution Control Board, BBSR to obtain Consent to Establish our mining project
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under water (prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1974 & under Air (prevention &
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Control of Pollution) Act 1981, for production of 2 million tonnes of Iron ore per
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Annum.
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c As per compliance condition mentioned in the NOC from CGWA, NINL is
( mandated to adopt proper rainwater harvesting scheme in the Basada - Mithirda -
( Kriyakudar Iron ore mines lease area. For this NINL has retained the services of M/s
( . Geo-scan Consultants, Bhubaneswar to study and prepare a technical feasibility report
c on Rainwater Harvesting Schemes in the aforesaid Mining Lease area.

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c 3. OVERVIEW OF RAIN WATER HARVESTING

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Rain water harvesting is a way to capture water when it rains, and either store
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that water above ground or recharge it underground for later use. Rain water
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harvesting is useful for supplementing 1f.ewater demand locally, recharging bore wells
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and reducing dependence on external sources of water.
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To plan the appropriate rainwater harvesting mechanisms, study of salient o
insitu features such as incipient rainfall, sub-surface formation and their o
Hydrogeological characteristics needs to be carried out well in advance. o
Rainwater harvesting has the following benefits: o
• Decreases the requirement of raw water o
• Conserves and recharges ground water
• Allows usage of harvested rain water for potable and non potable use.
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• Reduces energy requirement and saves money
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• Minimizes flooding in the immediate environs
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Rainwater harvesting is categorized based on the catchment for the rainwater as o
rooftop rainwater harvesting, rainwater harvesting from paved and unpaved area o
called storm water harvesting, rainwater harvesting from water channels or streams ()
called flood water harvesting. Any rainwater harvesting system has three components o
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Catchment: Any surface can act as the catchment for rainwater harvesting. Rooftops
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are favoured because of the large coefficient of run-off generated from them and the o
relatively less likelihood of their contamination. Paved areas, footpaths and roads are o
also good rainwater runoff generators and with adequate catchment management o
strategies can provide good quantity and adequate quality of runoff water for use. o
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Unpaved areas also generate runoff during heavy stOJ:IDS and can be modified to act as
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rainwater catchment.
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Conveyance: Conveyance systems can be the catchment surface itself acting as a
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sheet runoff. For rooftops rainwater gutters and rainwater down pipes are conveyance
c systems, which need to. be designed appropriately so as to manage the severest
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intensity of rain as well as not to lose any water during the conveyance process. Storm
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water drains, French drains with pebbles are also conveyance systems.
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( Storage: From the simplest ground level tank, to underground sumps, surface lined
( ponds and large lakes storage options are many depending on the context of the
( rainwater harvesting design. In many a case the soil profile may also permit artificial
( recharge of rainwater to open wells and bore wells where water can be stored to be
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promote the percolation of water through soil strata at shallower depth (e.g., recharge
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trenches, permeable pavements) whereas others conduct water to greater depths from
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where it joins the groundwater (e.g. recharge wells). At many locations, existing
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structures like wells, pits and tanks can be modified as recharge structures, eliminating
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the need to construct any structures afresh.
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4. JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY o
The changing topographic relief in the face of rapid urbanization and o
industrialization would have direct impact on the rainfall pattern of a region. To o
effectively mitigate the vagaries of sub-optimal rainfall and increase the water use o
efficiency, an environmentally sustainable and cost effective strategy is necessary. o
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Rain water harvesting at the mine site is an important activity to conserve the
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rainwater for reuse and thus reducing the overall raw water consumption for mine
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requirements during construction as well as commissioning stage. Rain water
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harvesting aids in meeting the non-potable purposes of water usage in the mine site
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like:
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a) Water for gardening purposes
b) Water for sprinklers that are used for dust suppression o
c) Water for use in flushing of toilets etc.
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The above components of non-potable use for which water is supplied from
the reservoir could be saved by rainwater harvesting.

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5. OBJECTIVE,OF THE STUDY
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The major objectives of the study are:
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• To interpret the hydrogeological setup of the study area.
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• To identify the drainage and flow path of the runoff water in the mine site.
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c • To design filter media for filtration of harvested rainwater before conservation,
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storage and recharging the aquifer.
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• To identify suitable location for conservation and storage of run off water in cost
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( effective structures for direct usage as well as for artificial recharge purpose.
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c Design Considerations : Three most important components, which need to be
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• Hydrogeology of the area including nature and extent of aquifer, soil cover,
c topography, depth to water table and quality of ground water
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• Area contributing to runoff i.e., total area and land use pattern, whether industrial,
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characteristics. Based on the Standard values depending on the local condition, the o
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Runoff coefficients vis-a-vis type of area
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51. Type of Area
No. Runoff Coefficients of Runoff ()
Coefficients
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( Q Daily runoff (mm);
R Daily rainfall (mm);
( S Potential retention parameter (mm)
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recharge rate. The recharge rate is computed from detailed analysis of rainfall. The
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( simple Darcy's law is used to determine the thickness of sand filter and the thickness
( of other coarse filter beds are decided accordingly. The relationship is given by
C Q= K.I.A = K. (h/L). A
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Q= Recharge rate (rrr'/ day)
l K= Hydraulic conductivity of the material (m/day)
1= Hydraulic gradient (m/m)
C A= Surface area of flow (m~
h= Hydraulic head (m)
( L= Thickness of filter bed (m)
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C combined filter media thickness of 100 em. The size of storage tanks and dimensions
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FORESTLAND
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District Village KPRF VF/KF I
DLC Forest Total
Area in hectares
( Keonjhar Pirhapokhari -83 Nil 0.394 Nil 0.394
Handibhanga-75 Nil Nil 2.469 2.469
( Sundargarh Mandajoda -52 0.028 Nil Nil 0.028
Mithirda-57 Nil Nil 32.023 32.023
c Dalita-53 Nil Nil 0.210 0:210
Rusibenua-37 Nil 405.759 Nil 405.759
( Kadalia-55 210.927 19.599 Nil 230.526
Basada-54 134.744 Nil Nil 134.744
( Total 345.699 425.752 34.702 806.153
( NON-FOREST LAND
District Village Waste Grazing Road Nala Ag. Village Total Non- Non- TOTAL
land land land site Forest Forest
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(Area in hectares
Krivakudar-Sri 13.460 NIL NIL 0.190 3.250 0.182 17.082 11.246 5.836 17.082
( Sundargarh Kadalia-55 47.393 NIL NIL NIL 1.578 1.926 50.897 47.822 3.075 50.897
Basada-S4 0.158 NIL .NIL NIL NIL NIL 0.158 0.158 Nil 0.158
Totar 61.011 NIL NIL 0.190 4.828 2.108 68.137 59.226 8.911 68.137
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Sr. Description Total area Planned 5 years Bevond 5 years
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Mining.
O.B. / Waste dumping
634.141
62.819
39.303
6.588
10.985
8.82
5.62
0.92
623.156
53.999
33.683
5.668
( 3 Top soil storage 5.00 --- 5.00 - -- ---

4 Crude ore (unprocessed ore) / ROM 21.75 -- WOO -- 11.75 ---
(Run-off mine) stockpile
( 5 Sub-grade ore stocks and stacking of 21.972 -- 14.29 - 7.682 --
different grade of products for blending
and dispatch
( 6 Roads 14.12 1.88 6.12 1.88 8.00 ---
7 Site services -- 15.01 --- 8.00 --- 7.01
c (weigh bridge, fueling centre, creche,
recreation centre, workshop, canteen,
substation, water supply etc.)
( 8 Temporary camp office, security barracks 2.50 -- 1.00 -- 1.50 --
etc.
( 9 Ore handling plant including 25.00 -- 25.00 --- -- ---
beneficiation plant
10 Magazine with safew zone 2.25 --- 2.25 --- -- ---
( 11 Green belt -- 2.456 2.456 ---
Total : 789.552 65.237 83.465 18.876 706.087 46.361
( 12 Safetv zone 16.601 2.900 -- - -- --
Grand Total 806.153 68.137 83.465 18.876 706.087 46.361
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average density of population is 149.15 persons per knr'. 0
Sr Particulars 0-3 3-7 7-10 0-10 ()
No. km km km km
1 No. of Households 3620 5425 7687 16732 ()
2 Male Population 7766 11899 17612 37277
3 Female Population 7680 11310 17297 36287 o
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Total Population
Average Household Size
15446
4.3
23209
4.3
34909
4.5
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% of females to the total population
50.3
49.7
51.3
48.7
50.5
49.5
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Total Water Requirement of the mine : For construction purposes water
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requirement will be met from the proposed 4 bore wells. After construction the bore
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wells will be used for meeting the drinking requirements. During operational stage a
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total of 550 I<LD (peak requirement 600 KLD) water is required for the proposed
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project which includes township requirements domestic as well as industrial purposes
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and will be met from Sunanadi which is about 2.5-km from m1 area. The break-up of
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water requirement is as under-
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No.
Purpose Water Requirement
(KL/dav)
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2
Water sprinkling in mining areas (haul roads)
Dust Suppression at are fines stock piles and wagon loading
200
100
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station
Drinking and Sanitation purposes at Mines 30 o
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Drinking and Sanitation purposes lit Township
Greenbelt
120
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6 Miscellaneous - vehicular washing 50
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600 (peak)
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Topography : The elevation in the area under consideration for M.L, varies from
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619.5m to 941.5m with a general relief of 222m. It is predominantly hilly with steep
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slopes in many places and a gently rolling topography on plateau in the eastern block
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(Kriyakudar). The plateau is fringed by steep escarpments in Kriyakudar and Mithirda
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blocks. Basada displays a highly rugged undulating topography.
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Drainage : The northern part of the area drains to NE and the west central part o
drains out to NW to westernly direction. Mithirda block in the south displays drainage o
towards north-west in general along moderately steep slopes to flow into Suna nadi ()
ultimately. The streams flowing westernly drain into Suna nadi outside the western ()
boundary of the proposed retained area. Kakarpani nala, originates near Basada village o
and drains to N-Easternly direction to meet Suna nadi far away in the north from this o
area. Southern part of the area is drained by Archanda and Gahiraj nala which flows
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north-westernly and merge with Suna nadi further west. The drainage pattern is
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predominandy dendritic in the north, east and central area. However, for a short
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stretch in the south a trellis pattern of drainage is noticed.
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Top soil: Topsoil occurs over the ore and waste rock surfaces which will be taken up
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for excavation of iron ore. The thickness of top soil varies from location to location
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from nil on exposed out crop and steeply sloping surfaces, to about 0.5 in valleys and o
depression. The soil type is mosdy that of Ultisol - Iron Laterites, Lateriric Soils & c
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on annual basis. Generation of top soil will be maximum when a fresh surface is
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broken up for mining for the first time and will be nil thereafter as the bench level
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goes down. An average of 0.3m tbick top soil will be excavated from surface leveL A
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total of 1,31,175m3 of top soil will be generated from three proposed quarry, during
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mining operation in planned period of 5 years. The details of topsoil to be generated
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Proposed Quarry (m2) (m) Top Soil
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( Basada 278350 0.3 83,505
Krivakudar 52500 0.3 15,750
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Climate and Meteorology : The area enJoys tropical climate influenced by the o
atmospheric conditions in Bay of Bengal. The year is clearly divided in four seasons, o
viz, summer, monsoon, post monsoon and winter. The summers are generally hot o
with maximum temperature reaching beyond 42°C and extend from March to May. o
The months of June to August are monsoon months. The area receives good rainfall o
in these months with annual monsoon rainfall averaging 1269mm. The months of o
September to November forms Post-monsoon season whereas winter season covers
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the months from December to February. The long term meteorology for the area is
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studied from the nearest IMD station located at Keonjhargarh (Orissa). The summary
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of the meteorological parameters is given in subsequent paragraphs.
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Temperature: The ambient temperature of the area varies from the lowest of 2.2°C in
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December to maximum 47.2°C in May. The average daily maximum and minimum
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Month Average Daily Temperature, °C
Maximum Minimum
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Iranuary 26.44 10.99 n
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February 28.94 13.86
March
April
33.02
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17.83
21.02
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36.04
May 36.64 23.84 o
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uly
32.49
30.16
23.36
23.15 o
Auzust
September
29.16
29.22
22.75
22.07
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November
29.87
27.88
19.94
15.42
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25.81
30.52 .
10.82
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monitored at IMD, Keonjhargarh is given below.
c Relative humidity (%)
Month
c Ianuarv
0830 HRS
62.0
1730HRS
40.1
c February 59.8 33.2
March 49.3 26.5
( April 49.7 26.7
May 55.4 40.1
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Tune 73 69
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August
84
86
82
84
c September
October
85
80
83
74
c November
December
69
65
60
59
c Rainfall : The area receives good rainfall with the annual average rainfall of about
c 1269 rnrn. The no. of rainy days per year is about 71. The average monthly rainfall for
c the year 1957 to 2000 monitored at IMD, Keonjhargarh are given below.
c Month Average RainfaII(mm)

( anuarv 11.7
February 22.6
( March 28.8
April 32.4
( May 70.9
169.6
c Tune
Tuly 251.9
( August 309.2
September 262.5
c October
November
90.9
12.7
( December 6.1
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Wind speed and wind direction : The wind direction changes with season. The
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climate in the area is influenced by the atmospheric conditions in the Bay of Bengal. o
Average wind speed during the year varies between 3.4 to 7.8 kmph. The month wise o
dominant wind direction and the mean wind speed for the period 1957 to 2000 ()
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monitored at IMD, Keonjhargarh are given below.
Month Dominant wind Average wind speed o

direction (KMPH)
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February
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W.NW
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March W,NW 5.0 ()
April W,SW 6.3
May W,SE 7.0 o
W,SW 7.8
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I[ulv W,SW 7.4 o
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September
W,SW
W,SW
6.4
5.4
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November
W,SE
W,NW
4.6
3.5
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December NW,W 3.4 ()
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Geomorphology : This present study was undertaken to identify the groundwater
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prospective zones. IRS- 1A LISS I FCC Satellite imageries used to demarcate the
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different hydro-geomorphological units, the major and minor trends of the
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lineaments, geological units & structural patterns. To integrate with geomorphologic ()
maps, lineaments maps, geological units, finally groundwater potential zones were
prepared. Satellite remote sensing techniques coupled with aerial photo analysis have
greatly aided in identification of fractures / lineaments and various hydromorphic o

units. The delineation of hydromorphic features was aimed at finding out the area of
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( recharge, groundwater potential zones and areas of ground water discharge. The area
c is broadly divided into 3 zones, such as run-off zone, infiltration zone and discharge
c zone. Three zones have different hydromorphic units. Hydromorpholoical maps
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prepared from landsat and IRS LISS-II data, and from aerial photography
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interpretation are Structural Hills, Dissected Plateau & Valleys.
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Regional Geology: The Basada-Mithirda-Kriyakudar Iron ore deposit forms a part
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of the eastern limb of the horse shoe shaped synclinorium in Singhbhum-Keonjhar-
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( Bonai belt. The precambrian synclinorium known for rich deposits of iron and
( manganese ores plunges NNE. The lithounits encountered in the Jamda-Koira valley
c form part of the Singhbhum craton (Naavi and Rogers 1987). The basal unit of
( Jamda-Koira valley is metamorphosed sandstone, lithic wake to arkose and volcanic
c tuffs altered to shale. Along the eastern and western margin of the basin, banded iron
c formation and iron ore i.e haematite are common. Shale, lavas, volcanics, altered
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pyroclastic tuffs, impure dolomitic rocks constitute the iron ore group. Bannerji
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(1974, 1977 and 1984), Sarangi and Acharya (1975) consider the basal unit of lOG as
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lower shale formation unconformably overlying the lower volcanic unit. The
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generalized stratigraphic succession of lOG in Jamda-Koira valley, as proposed by
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Chakrabarty and Majumdar (1986) and Saha (1988) is presented below:
Alluvium
Laterite
Newer dolerite
------ Unconformity ------
Singhbhum Granite
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Epidiorite (intrusive) (J
Upper tuffs and volcanics
Manganese bearing shale
Banded Iron Formation (ElF) with iron ore
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Lower tuffs and gray wakes
Chert ankeritic dolomite
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Quartzite
Singhbhum granite
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Banded Iron Formation is the parent rock of the iron ore deposits, and o
includes Banded Haematite Jasper, Banded Haematite Quartzite, manganese bearing o
shales, ferruginous shales and iron ores. The BHJ and BHQ occur as ridges forming a o
'U' shaped configuration open in the north identified as Horse Shoe synclinorium. o
The elongated horse-shoe synclinorium trends NNE-SSW spread over an area of
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approximately lOOkm x 30km. In the Jamda-Koira valley, the western limb of the
synclinorium has an overturned structure. The eastern limb includes Mithirda,

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Thakurani, Joda (East), Langalota, Jajang and Malangtoli deposits towards the closure.
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The iron ore deposit of eastern limb contains 62 to 64% Fe. The ores are hard,
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massive and the thickness of are varies between 20m and Sam. The lateritic
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overburden is absent in general, however, thin cappings of laterite is observed at
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places. The deposits along the western limb of the synclinorium are invariably poor in
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grade (Fe content between 58 and 62 %). The ores are mostly friable and laminated.
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The incidence of massive and hard ore is rather low. Thickness of the ore body is as c
much as 200m. Thick mantle of laterite is found overlying iron ore formation. The c
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( Geology of the mines area: The area under review is represented by the shale, BH],
c BHQ, iron ore collectively known as BIF. The laterites occur as cappings over the
c rocks of lOG in some places. The area around Mithirda, Kriyakudar and Basada
c villages constitutes the eastern limb of the horse-show synclinorium. Stratigraphic
c sequence recorded during detailed geological mapping is described below:
c Recent to sub-recent Soil and laterite
( Iron are group Banded Iron Formation (BIF) Associated iron
ore and Manganiferous shale
c Base not seen
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( Banded Iron Formation is the parent rock for iron ore deposit (Ghosh 1993)
c since the iron ore is a product of chemical break down of BH] and BHQ. Iron
( content in the unaltered BH] is as low as 20 - 30% which is augmented to 55 - 70%
in the chemically enriched laminated / massive iron ores. Enrichment of ferruginous

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Laterite and Soils : Laterite occurs as cappings over the parent rocks of the iron ore o
group. The variants of laterite have been encountered in the area. One is ferruginous (]
variety which is semi-pisolitic with reddish look. These are encountered around o
Kriyakudar and Mithirda deposit-H. The second type is aluminous laterite which o
exhibits pisolitic to semi-pisolitic texture with a yellowish to dirty yellow colour. The o
colour to some extent reflects the alumina content. These are mostly as pockets and o
encountered around Kadalia village.
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bands of cream and reddish colour. White bands are also noticed at places. Shales are
mostly lateritised on the hill tops. Manganese mineralization is not recorded in this
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area, though it occurs to the west in the Patrnunda valley and further east of Dubna
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area. The general strike of the shale bed is found to be N25°E - S25°W dipping 25°-
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Banded Iron Formation : The BIF includes BHJ, BHQ and banded iron shales, these o
are extensively found around Mithirda deposit I - VI, Kriyakudar and Basada deposits. o
The BIF consists of alternate bands of iron and silica ranging in thickness from a few o
mm to more than I ern. It displays all sorts of structural features. Even in megascopic o
specimen samples mesoscopic folds and faults can be seen. Enriched high grade iron
are bodies are composed of magnetite, silica, supergene goethite and haematite. The
secondary silicified zones of chert are generally found within or adjacent to those ore
bodies, the silica being derived from the dissolution ofBIF. At places silica bands are
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C replaced by iron rich shale and the whole' tack exists as banded chert shale and
C banded haematite shale. It is generally accepted that the laminated rock is white chert
C alternate with other layers composed mainly of iron minerals (Jones 1983). It is
C dominated commonly by haematite and occasionally by magnetite which generally
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includes silicates and carbonates.
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Structure: The area under review has undergone two generations of intense folding
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with one or more sets of cross folds. The rolling of dip in all directions are noticed
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due to dissolution of silica leading to slump and structural disturbance. In spite of
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high intensity of folding the rocks present a low grade of metamorphism. The
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c' structural features are more prominent in BHJ and iron ores than in shales.
C Stratification are represented by compositional banding in shale, BHJ and laminae in
C iron ore. The rock having undergone intense folding movements, the amount and
C direction of dip vary significantly. The general strike of the ore bodies is found to be
C N300E - S300W to N600E - S600W dipping 25 - 50° NW. The folds in BHJ and
C associated ore are both symmetrical and asymmetrical with doubly plunging
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phenomena. The regional plunge is 20° to 30° along N25°E, where as refolded
character gives another plunge direction due S200W with 25° to 40° dip. Although
BIF and associated sediments have undergone multiple generations of folding these
.......... / do not record incidence of significant metamorphism. All the lithounits within BIF
and shales have been affected by multiple sets of joints. The strike of the joints usually
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Mineralization: The Iron ore occurrence within the lease hold may be grouped into o
three blocks viz, Basada, Mithirda and Kriyakudar for convenience. Mineralised zones
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occur as hillocks / rolling mounds in these blocks. The main ore types are classified as
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massive ore, laminated and friable ore (HLO / SLO), blue dust along with lateritic
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ore, BHJ, ferruginous / tuff shale, float ore and yellow ochre depending on the iron
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concentration and degree of lateritisation. All the partially lateritised ores underlying
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are mostly confined to ridges / mounds overlying BHJ / BHQ / shale. As per the o
geological mapping, undertaken by MECL, the iron ores are classified as follows : C-)
• Massive ore: The ore is compact, hard, widely jointed, fine grained and exhibits a o
steel grey col~ur and usually restricted to the hill tops. Due to compactness the
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laminae are not distinct. These are mostly seen in Mithirda and Kriyakudar sectors.
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• Laminated ore: These vary in colour from steel grey to brown, medium to soft,
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c products of leaching and subsequent replacement of both BHJ and shale, retaining
c the laminar structure present in the rock

c • Float ore: Loose rounded to sub-rounded boulders of hematite are found around
c the ore bodies. These are rich in Fe content and seen on the hill slopes and foot
c hills.
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• Blue dust: It is very fine grained ore made up of well crystallized minerals. Blue
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dust often shows a thinly banded nature which is mostly a relict feature. It is
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c Hydrogeology: It has already been discussed earlier that the area is underlain by
( diverse rock types resulting in contrasting water bearing properties of these different
.. geological formations. The hard rocks of Precambrian age occupy about 99% of the
c total geographical area. A hydrogeological unit of very minor importance also occurs
c in the area in very minor local pockets which is formed by recent alluvium and form
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'un-consolidated unit or formation. Similarly the laterites which fall in semi-
• consolidated unit does not have any hydrogeological importance because of very
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limited thickness. Hydrogeological characteristics of different rock formations are
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described in the following paragraphs based on the data collected and generated
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through ground water survey and investigations. The area has undergone several
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phases of intense tectonic deformations which has been responsible for development
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other formations is occupied by crystalline rocks belonging to Precambrian age - Iron
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Ore Group and its equivalents. In this formation ground water occurs in weathered o
and fractured horizons in unconfined, semi-confined and confined conditions. Yield o
of dug wells is about 3 lps and that of bore wells ranges from 3.0 to 7.0 Ips. Thickness o
of weathering vary from 2.5 to 12m. Depth of open (Dug) wells varies from 4 to 11m o
bgL The depth of bore wells in this formation range from 50 to 200m bgL The o
transmissivity value ranges from 3 to 50 m 2 / day. Quarztites occur mainly as bends o
and are resistant to weathering. These rocks have very thin weathered mantle and are
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generally devoid of joints and other fissile plains. These rocks have very poor
potential for ground water development, except when these are fractured and
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fissured. The yield of dug wells is generally less than 2 Ips.
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Source, Demand & Supply of Water: The total requirement of 300 m of
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the proposed units will be met from ground water, this will be mainly used for
potable domestic purposes of the working population. The rest raw water requirement
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will be met from the available surface water sources nearby. The dewatered mine water
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will be treated and recycled to the extent possible and put back to constructive use like o
dust suppression, washing and horticulture. ()
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• Process requirement where the water is consumed for the process reaction and o
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c • Special treatment of raw water is required for de-mineralization/softening of water

c for use in ore dressing plants. The condensate can be resourced / circulated in the
c system.
c • Cooling of machinery & equipment.
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• Fire fighting & other use.
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( • Horticulture use for maintaining green belt.
c • Dust suppression by sprinkling etc.
.. ii. Portable water for Drinking, personal hygiene-shower, hand wash, WC
c etc for Mine manpower
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the locality where the new industry is coming up in the form of:
c • Supplying drinking water to nearby hutments.
c • Supplying treated water recovered from rain water harvesting and treated waste
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water to nearby areas for watering to plants.
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be adequately treated, the effluent quality parameter from various units of the mine
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will be maintained with acceptable staridards Stipulated by OSPCB/CPCB. Proposed
( plant shall be operated in zero discharge concepts. Thus waste water will not have any
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Recycling & reuse of Water : Sewage generated from various toilets, ablution block
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will be treated in sewage treatment plant and the treated sewage may be used for o
gardening. Waste water generation from the proposed operations will be due to blow o
.downs from cooling units, other equipments, wastewater from water pre-treatment o
and effluent from service water uses like washings, leakages, Run off from ore o
handling areas, Run off from solid waste storage and handling areas and Sewage from o
buildings. The sewage and sanitary wastewater from toilets, washrooms and canteen o
shall be treated in groups of septic tanks. The rainwater falling within the entire project
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area will be routed to the raw water reservoirs through storm water drains. The run off
from coal, iron ore and solid wastes handling and storage areas will be guided through
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drains into the reservoir, via settling chambers.
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Water harvesting potential: The quantum of water that could be generated in the
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Volume of Runoff generated =Area (m 2
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considering an average annual rainfall of 1,269 rom within a time span of 120 days of 0
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Catchment Area
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Runoff
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Volume
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RoofTop Area 5,000 0.75 4758.75
( Storm water Harvesting
Roads + Paved Areas 80,000 0.5 50760.00
c Green Area 25,000 0.05 1586.25
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TOTAL
10,56,090
11,66,090
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( important to conserve the rainwater for reuse and thus reducing the overall raw water
C consumption for mine requirements. The following two methods of water harvesting
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( • Rain water harvesting from roof tops of buildings and other super structures' for
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c • Storm water / Run-off harvesting for storage and artificial recharge to ground
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Rain water harvesting aids in meeting the non-potable purposes of water usage in
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c • water for sprinklers that are used for dust suppression
c • Water for non potable domestic use.
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The above components of non-potable use for which water is supplied from o
the reservoir could be saved by rainwater harvesting. Conventional rainwater o
harvesting like roof water harvesting methodologies will be adopted for the project. o
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The roof top rainwater and storm water is proposed to be collected in
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rainwater collection tanks. Collected water from these tanks are proposed to be
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pumped to an elevated synthetic overhead tank by means of PVC pipes. Water from
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this 'tank could be supplied to various utilities for gardening, sprinklers, dust
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suppression and flushing of toilets etc. The overflow from these tanks would be o
refiltered and put to bore wells(defunct & poor yield ones) for artificial recharge to ()
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c Suitable storm water drainage system along the paved roads should be provided
c to dispose storm water efficiently. The surface runoff from the mine area would be
c discharged into the storm water drains. All storm water drains of the main mine area
c shall be connected to the storage cum settling tank at the bottom of the mine pit. In
c addition these are a number of contour trenches, pit trenches and gabion Structures
c across natural drainages to harvest the run-off. The excess flows from the structures
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would be led into the drains which would follow the natural gradient to meet the
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natural drainage.
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( Feasible Rain water harvesting structures: For the purpose of harvesting the
( surface· run-off, gabion structures across the drainage channels with the locally
c available geomaterials, contour trenches, pit trenches and mine pit sump have been
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Gabions Structures : These are free-draining walls that are constructed by filling large
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galvanized steel baskets with rock. Gabion walls are in many applications the most
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c cost effective structural wall available. Gabion baskets are available in a variety of
( different sizes. They come in 1/2 or 1 meter high, and 2,3, or 4 meters or more long.
c There are several types and colors of rock available from common river type round
c rock, to multi-colored light and dark fractured rock. Flexibility is an important benefit
c of any gabion structure. Since the baskets are constructed of galvanized mesh wire
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materials. There are very few limits when it comes to the construction of a gabion o
wall. Walls can be constructed following grade along a road, tapered on top to follow o
changing elevation or terraced creating stunning flower gardens that can flow over the o
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Storage Volume Expected Annual Recharge
Details (m) (m) (m) (rrr') (m')
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G-2
15.0
10.0
2.0
1.6
2.5
2.0
70.65
30.14
254.34
108.52
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G-4
10.0
14.0
1.6
2.0
2.0
2.5
30.14
65.94
108.52
237.38
( G- 5 10.0 1.6 2.0 30.14 108.52
G- 6 10.0 1.6 2.0 30.14 108.52
( G-7 10.0 1.6 2.0 30.14 108.52
G-8 12.0 2.0 2.5 56.52 203.47
( G-9 12.0 2.0 2.5 56.52 203.47
G-l0 10.0 1.6 2.0 30.14 108.52
G-ll 12.0 1.6 2.0 36.17 130.22
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G-12 15.0 2.0 2.5 70.65 254.34
c G-13
G-14
12.0
12.0
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
36.17
36.17
130.22
130.22
c G-15
G-16
15.0
12.0
2.0
1.6
2.5
2.0
70.65
36.17
254.34
130.22
G-17 15.0 2.0 2.5 70.65 254.34
( G-18 12.0 1.6 2.0 36.17 130.22
TOTAL 823.31 2963.91
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( Contour Trenches: Construction of trenches on slope contours to detain water and
L; sediment transported by water or gravity downslope generally constructed with light
c equipment. These are also known as contour terraces or contour furrowing. lined with
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.geotextiles and filled with rock, stacked or placed to form an erosion resistant
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structure. Contour trenches are used to break up the slope surface, to slow runoff
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and allow infiltration, and to trap sediment. Rills are stopped by the trenches.
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Trenches or terraces are often used in conjunction with seeding. They can be
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constructed with machinery (deeper trenches) or manually (generally shallow). Width
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and depth vary with design storm, spacing, soil type, and slope. Trenches trap
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sediment and interrupt water flow, slowing runoff velocity. They work best on coarse
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considerable soil disturbance that can create problems. Trenches must be built along
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.the slope contour to work properly; using baffles or soil mounds to divide the trench o
reduces the danger of excessive flow if they are not quite level. Digging trenches o
requires fairly deep soil, and slopes of less than 70 percent are best. Trenches are hard o
to construct in heavy, clay soils and are not recommended for areas prone to o
landslides. Hand crews can install trenches much faster than log erosion barriers (a o
similarly effective hillslope treatment), and crew skill is not quite as important to o
effective installation. Trenches have high visual impact when used in open areas (and o
thus may be subject to controversy), but tend to disappear with time as they are filled
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with sediment and covered by vegetation. On the other hand, more extreme (wide,
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deep) trenches installed several decades ago are still visible on the landscape in some
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CT-2
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245.00
360.00
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0.5
0.5
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55.13
81.00
297.68
437.40
( CT- 3 730 171.00 0.5 0.5 38.48 207.77
CT-4 800 155.00 0.5 0.5 34.88 188.33
( CT- 5 800 282.00 0.5 0.5 63.45 342.63
CT- 6 770 189.00 0.5 0.5 42.53 229.64
( CT-7 620 120.00 0.5 0.5 27.00 145.80
CT- 8 690 252.00 0.5 0.5 56.70 306.18
( CT-9 780 185.00 0.5 0.5 41.63 224.78
CT-lO 790 133.00 0.5 0.5 29.93 161.60
( CT-11 750 183.00 0.5 0.5 41.18 222.35
CT-12 750 97.00 0.5 0.5 21.83 117.86
CT-13 740 109.00 0.5 0.5 24.53 132.44
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CT-14 820 119.00 0.5 0.5 26.78 144.59
Pit Trenches Need based 520.00 0.2 0.2 18.72 101.09
( TOTAL 3120.00 0.5 0.5 603.72 3260.09
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catchment area and the collected rain water gets very little residence time to
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flows down to the basin and local catchments only. Hence the scope of recharge to
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the underlain aquifers is not significant. Keeping this in mind the rain water o
harvesting structures have been designed to keep the natural flow as much o
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have been designed to induce a component of recharge (Expected around 6,224 m3 of o

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particular attention. The first part of each rainfall should be diverted from the
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storage tank since this is most likely to contain undesirable materials which have
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intensity is unfit for drinking purposes. o
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c • Care should be taken to keep rainfall collection surfaces covered, to reduce the
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Sub: Proceedings of public hearing in respect of the Environmental Assessment for MIs
Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd. for opening of new mine for , production of 2 MTPA Iron
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ore over an area of 874.29 Ha in Keonjhar and Supdergarh districts out of which
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Inviting reference to above, this to inform that publlc hearing of the above
mentioned project proposed by MIs Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd. was conducted on
3-05-201-2 at 11.00 AM at Pldhapokhari village In Keonjhar in accordance with the Ministry
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of Environment & Forest, Gov!. of India, EIA Notification No. SO-1533(E) dt. 14.09.2006.
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As per the above notification, notice inviting comments, views, objection and
suggestions from the public in respect of the above project was published in newspapers
namely The Pioneer & Pragativadhl on 02-04-2012.
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A copy of the proceedings of the public hearing alongwith the following
documents is enclosed for kind information and necessary action at your end.
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1. Video CD of public hearing
2. Statement of issues raised by public hearing meeting and comments of applicant
prepared in Jocallanguage and in English.
3. Copies of the newspaper advertisement.
4. List of persons who participated in the publlc hearing.
5. Views and suggestions from the public received by the Board during the public
hearing.
6. Softcopy of the proceedings In PDF format.
Yours faithfully,
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE PUBLIC HEARING MEETING IN RESPECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR OPENING A NEW MINE BY MIs NEELACHAL ISPAT NIGAM )
LIMITED FOR PRODUCTION OF 2 MTPA IRON ORE OVER AN AREA OF 874.29 HA. IN
KEONJHAR AND SUNDARGARH DISTRICTS, OUT OF WHICH 2.863 HA. IN KEONJHAR -i
DISTRICT, HELD ON 3.5.2012 (11 AM) AT PIDHAPOKHARI VILLAGE,DIST: KEONJHAR, -~
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The Public Hearing in respect of environmental impact assessment for opening a new
mine by MIs Neelachal Ispat l\Jigam Limited for production of 2 MTPA iron ore over an area of
874.29 ha, in Keonjhar and Sundargarh districts out of which 2.863 ha. in Keonjhar district was
held at the schedule time and venue i.e. on 3.5.2012 (11.00 AM) at Pidhapokhari village in
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1. EIA Notification S. O. 1533(E) dated 14.09.2006.
2. Interim Operational Guidelines.
The Panel consisted of the following members:
1. Sri Braja Kishore Nayak, OAS (S), Add!. Dist. Magistr~{~, Keonjhar u
2. Sri Bishi Keshan Nayak. Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board, Keonjhar, L
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Keonjhar, the Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board, Keonjhar, Odisha as well as the
Representatives of State Pollution Control Board, Odisha, gave a brief introduction about the
guidelines to be followed for the public hearinq in the light of EIA Notification, 2006 and interim
operational guidelines till date, in respect of project proposed by MIs Neelachal lspat Nigam
Limited. ()
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Keonjhar, Odisha explained the views, comments, objections and opinions of the public' are
necessary while considering the environmental clearance of the project. He asked the project
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proponent to make a brief presentation about the various aspects of the proposed project to be
undertaken for better awareness of the public. On behalf of the project, Sri P. K. Mohapatra, Asst.
general Manager (Mines). MIs Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited, addressed the committee
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proposed project, environmental management, pollution control measures, waste management, ()
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C 1. Sri Rupa Munda, Pidhapokhari village
C After welcoming the panel and gathering, he informed the public regarding the purpose of
the meeting and requested the mines authority to fulfill the following demands like (i)
C the transportation road from Kalimati to Kuduria shall be black topped, (ii) to provide
drinking water to all.villages within 10 Km radius of the project, (iii) to provide a medlcat
( facility for the people and provision for a ambulance, (iv) provide electricity for the villages
as the area is pre-dominated by wild animals and fear of being attacked, (v)
( education facility in the area with provision for new school and extra teacher for the village
schools and provide other school infrastructure, (Vi) provide training to the unemployed
villagers, (Vii) provide permanent employment to the local peoples/villagers as per their
C education qualification, (Vii) the land looser shall be equally compensated, (Viii) pension of
the old and disabled persons (ix) plantation in the villages and other places, (x) mining
( activities with the help of local' people, (xi) financial help to Self Help Groups, (xil)
establishment of club house and puja mandap in every villaqes, (xiii) employment
to the children after their parents retires from the mining activities, (xiv) financial help
C during puja and other cultural programmes, (xv) the" mining work like loading and
transportation work shall be given to the local organization i.e., Saba Sapneswar Poly
( Sikas Samiti and (xvi) provisions during disaster management. He favoured the new
project of M/s Neelachallspat Nigam Limited.
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He welcomed the people of the Bada .Kalimali Gram Panchayat and informed that the
people will get benefit after operation of the mine. He requested the project proponent to
operate the mine and engage the local people in the transportation of the iron ore. He
c informed the people that the mine should operate and the transportation road from Kalimat
to Kuduria shall be repaired and black topped. Other facilities like electricity, transportation
facility for the local villagers and employment as per their qualification shall be providedby
the company. He also asked for providing drinking water to the local villages and
c requested the public to co-operate in the operation of the mine and not oppose the project.
c 3. Sri Benudhar Barik, Pidhapokhari village
c He welcomed the proposed project and informed that they have no objection if) operation
of the mine and the mine should operate. He informed the gathering that since this is an
c adivasi area, the people will get the job oflabour and work in the mine so that there will be
employment opportunity and the socio-economic condition of the people will increase. He
c requested that the transportation road shall be repaired and maintained.
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While favouring the mining project he requested the company to provide the followings like
(i) black topped of the road to all villages, (ii) training of the local peoples and employment
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peoples, (IV) justified compensation to the land losers, (v) new school and provision for :)
extra teachers shall be provided to the village schools.
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While welcoming the mining project he requested the company to engage Baba 1:,)
Sapneswar Poly Bikas Samiti for loading and transportation of the iron ore and
employment of local people in the mine as per their educational qualification, He
requested the Government to grant pemnission to Mis Neelachallspat Nigam Limited. =)
6. Sri Chandra Mohan Munda, Pidhapokhari village
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Ispat Nigam Limited was cancelled and the same is help' once more. He welcomed the
project and informed that the mine should operate. and'the people are also interested to ()
open the mine. The local peoples shall be engaged in the mining work.
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While welcomed the mining project and informed that the mine should operate quickly so
that the local people will get employment. He also asked the public to welcome the said
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staying in the mountain area. While welcomed the mining project and informed that all the
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to other distant places in search of jobs in the operating mines i.e., like Mis Rungta Mines
at Silijora and also for job in Essar Company. He requested the mine should operate )
quickly so that the people will get employment and live happily.
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10. Sri Jagabandhu Barik, Pidhapokhari village, Ward member, Badakalimati ,

c While welcomed the mining project and informed the public that their area is an adivasi
area the mine should operate and all peoples will get engagement, get benefit and live
happily. He also informed that. they have submitted a 25 point agenda to the mining
c company and they shall fulfill the demands.
c 11. Sri Raj Kishore Barik, P.S. Member, Badakalimati Gram Panchayat
c After welcoming the dias, the gathering and the police personnel, he requested the mines
c authority to fulfill the following demands. like (i) provision of drinking water~ (Ii)
transportation road, (iii) electricity to the local villages, (iv) health facility for the villagers,
(v) employment to the local people. At last he asked for operation of the mine.
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,-' After welcoming the public, he requested the mines authority to fulfiil the demand before
~ operation of the mines like (I) drinking water, (Ii) education facility and (iii) undertake
plantation: He favoured the proposed project and requested for operation of the mine and
( grant of permission from the Government.
C 13. Sri Chaitania Munda, Pidhapokhari Village
C He informed the public that the mine should operate. The asked the company to provide
medical facility for the Villagers, provision for an ambulance for the local peoples and the
C gram panchayat and a school in their area.
c 14. Smt. Tufasi Munda, Pidhapokhari village
c She asked the company to provide a vehicle for transportation of the villagers, medical
c facility and a provision for an ambulance for the local peoples. Then she spoke in local
tribal language about the operation of the mine and their demands. .
c 15. Smt. Binapani Barik, ASHA Karmi, Pidhapokhari village

c She informed that the people of their area are suffering due to closure of the mines. The
c mine should operate and they get benefit out of it. She welcomed the project but asked the
company to fulfill all the commitments demanded by the earlier speakers.
c 16. Sri Binod Bihari Patra, Bada Kalimati GP
After welcoming the panel and gathering and informed that their area is a tribal area and
c the adivasi people live in hilly area and dependent of the forest products and are
uneducated. The peoples are interested to open the mine as the people are SUffering due
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to closure of the mines in surrounding areas. The people will get employment and get
benefitted by opening of the mine and socio-economic development will take place in their
area. He informed that there will be pollution when the mine will operate and asked the
Company to engage more than 1000 local persons against their commitment for 150
peoples. The local people should be shall be engaged in skilled section by giving proper
training. He asked the Company personnel to look into the health sector, education of the
local students and also the surrounding environment. The Handibhanga nallha should not
get polluted and the Company shall also see that their tourist place having a waterfall shall
not be disturbed by the mining activities and shall be protected. The Company shall also
look after the welfare of the local people and not negiect them after operation of the mines.
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17. Smt. Laxmi Priya Bankira, P.S. Member Bada Kalimati GP
She welcomed the proposed mining project. The local people should be given the loading
and transportation work of the iron ore. The local people shall be employed in the mine
and the company shall provide drinking water, repair the roads, provide medical facility
with a provision of an Ambulance. A 'weekly Free Health Checkup Camp shall be
provided to the villagers in order to facilitate them employment.
18. Smt. Minakshi Mohanta, P.S. Member, PalasaGP -.

She welcomed the dais, press media, public of the 5 gram panchayats and the police
personnels and informed that she welcome the proposed mining project of MIs Neelachal
Ispat Nigam Limited. She informed that this is a hilly area and they do not have good
transportation facility, no road and drinking water. She asked the Company to look into the
environment of the locality and the same shall not be degraded. undertake peripheral
developmental works, heath, education and provide drinking water and other facility.
People go to far off place to get drinking water. So the company should install bore weill
tube wells for drinking water. Employment shall be given to the skilled and unskilled
people of the area and the company shall give stress on the employment sector. The local
people shall be first given first priority and then outsiders shall be engaged in the mining
activity. Then they will support the project. The company shall provide road to all villages
and do peripheral works. The company shall not ditch the people at later stage and look
after the welfare of the people.
19. Sri Sunil Lomga, Lalpani
He welcomed the dais, public and the villagers. He asked the Company to fulfill all the
demands raised by the earlier speakers so that the local peoples are benefitted.
Employment should be given to the local people on priority basis.
20. smt. Mita Munda, Sarapanch, Jalahuri Gram Panchayat
She Informed that most of the people are tribal and she herself is also a tribal lady. The
Company shall take all measures for the development of these people.
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c: 21. Smt. Saraswati Purty, Ex-Sar.apanch, PaJasa Gram Panchayat
She informed that Company is undertaking the project in a tribal area and welcome the
c project. She informed that earlier many company has made commitments but did not fulfill
them in later stage. The Company shall look into the sector like drinking water, health,
c education, road, school and education, provision for an adivasi hostel and other facility for
the local villages. She also demanded for a construction of a hospital in their area having
c: provision for beds. The local people shall be first given priority and then-outsiders shall be
engaged in the mining activity. The company shall undertake plantation and mostly fruit
bearing tress shall be planted so that the travels can get fruit out of it.
c 22. Sri Prasanta Barik, Pidhapokhari village
c He requested the Company to provide a transportation road in the mining area. He
( informed that once the mines are established like Mis OMC, they do not allow the villagers
to move in their mine lease area and they are facing difficulty to go to their village and the
c same shall not be repeated by Mis Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited. He welcomed the
project and asked the company personnel to fulfill the demands raised the earlier speakers
.. so that they get benefit by operation of the mine. They should first employ the local
villagers and then operate the mine.
c 23. Sri Ranjeet Naik, Sarpanch, Salada Gram Panchayaf
c He welcomed the dais, public and the police personnel and informed that the
commitments made by other mining company during the public hearing meeting are not
c being fulfilled and the same shall not be repeated here. Employment shall be given as per
the education qualification of the local people and no outsiders shalf be employed.
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c 24. Smt. Ratnamani Naik, Sara panch, Jajang Gram Panchayat
She welcomed the dais and then informed that she welcome the project as the local
c people will get benefitted.
c 25. Smt. Gouri Naik, ASHA Karmi, Gurutuan Village

( She informed that she welcome the project and the company shall provided houses to the
people. Drinking water shall be provided to the people.
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c 26. Sri RaghabaMahakud, Pidhapokhari village
c After welcoming the panel and gathering and informed that their area is a tribal area and
the people are poor and uneducated. The mine should operate so that the peoples are
c benefitted and educate their children, get Iielath services and road development will take
place. The Company shall repair the transportation road and fulfill the demands made by
the people.
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,27. Sri Kapila Mahakud, Pidhapokhari village ..
He welcomed the project and informed that the mine should operate. Saba Sapneswar
Poly Sikas Samili should be given the transportation work of the iron ore mined from the
mine.
28. Sri Krishna Naik,.Balada Panchayat Samiti Sabhya
Welcoming the dais and the public he infonmed that he is in support of the project and
operation of the mine of MIs Neelachallspat Nigam Limited.
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29. Sri Suresh Barik, Pidhapokhari village
After welcoming the panel he informed that the people are poor and do not get sufficient
food they do not have good transportation facility and the mine should operate quickly. All
loading work and transportation work shall be given to the local peoples and village
committee.
30. Sri Bharat Mahakud, Pidhapokhari village
He informed the public that the mine should operate' and the Company shall repair the
road within two to three months.
31. Sri Bhuban Barik, Palasa village
He informed that their area is a tribal area and they are living in mountains and the local
people are not getting any facilities provided by different agencies. The requested the
Company to provide facilities like education, health and give employment to the peoples.
He informed that other company are not fulfilling the commitments and implementing after
getting environmental clearances and the people are suffering. So he requested MIs
Neelachallspat Nigam Limited company personnel to fulfill the commitments and look into
the welfare of the peoples.
32. Sri Tuku Mahakud, Pidhapokhari village
He informed the public that the Company shall provide drinking water and road for the
villages.
33. Sri Gokul Chandra Mohanta, Anchalika Janakalayan Association, Bambari
He welcomed the dais, public, media and all villagers and infonmed that this public hearing
meeting was earlier postponed and he now welcomed the project. He informed that their
area is full of forest and mountain and also plenty of minerals resources are available. He
asked the Company to employ more people against their committed 150 numbers. The
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educated Engineers, MBA, B.Sc. and BA qualified people shall be given job as per their
qualification. The mine should operate and permission should be given quickly. The'local
people should be given engagement. Water sprinkling shall be done to suppress the dust
c generated during mining and transportation. The local water streamlnallha shall be taken
care so that they do not get polluted due to mining activities. Dumping of solid wastes shall
c be done as per the planning. The Company shall take care of the environment and local
peoples.
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34. Sri Samara Munda, Kirakudar village
c He informed the mine should operate quickly and employment be given to the peoples;
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c: 35. Sri Umakanta Barik, Pidhapokhari village
He informed that the people of the surrounding villages are poor and employment should
c be given as per their qualification. He requested the Government to give permission for
operation of the mine. .
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c 36. Sri Shyam Sundar Purty, Zilla Parishad Member, Zone .1'10. 27 .
He welcomed the public and informed that the mine 'should operate 1>0 that there will be
c peripheral development and people will get .employment. He also asked the State
Government to look into the matter. He requested the State Pollution Control Board to look
C into the commitments made by the Company dUring public hearing meetings. Their will be
economic development and asked the ME Schoo! to be upgraded to High School. The
Company should do developmental works, provide drinking water and health facilities for
G the benefit of the local peoples. The Company shall also provide employment to the
people. •
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C Sri B. K. Nayak, Regional Officer. State Pollution Control Board, Keonjhar then asked the
C Project proponent to give commitments to the people with respect to the demands raised by them.
Sri Saroj Kumar Mishra, Sr. Manager (Geology) on behalf of MIs Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited
gave his commitment on issues like education, employment, health & hygiene, drinking water
C supply, road, electricity. employment and land issues and informed that the same will be
undertaken in phase wise manner and finally thanked the public.
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C Then Sri B. K. Nayak, Regional Officer, State Pollution Control Board, Keonjhar and
representatives from State Pollution Control Board, Odisha prepared the summary of the public
hearing proceedings accurately reflecting the views and concerns expressed by the speakers with
C the inclusion of comments of the applicant read over to the audience at the end of the
proceedings explaining the contents in the Oriya language and the agreed minutes of public
C hearing meeting is prepared. The statement of issues and concerns of public with the comments
of applicant, prepared in Oriya and English language is annexed separately.
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public for rendering their co-operation for smooth operation of the public hearing. 0
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C STATEMENT OF ISSUES AND DEMANDS RAISED BY THE PUBLIC AND COMMITMENT OF
THE PROJECT PROPONENT DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING MEETING HELD ON 3.5.2012
C (11 AM) AT PIDHAPOKHARI VILLAGE IN THE DISTRICT OF KEONJHAR FOR OPENING A
NEW MINE BY Mrs NEELACHAL ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED FOR PRODUCTION OF 2 MTPA
C IRON ORE OVER AN AREA OF 874.29 HA. IN KEONJHAR AND SUNDARGARH DISTRICTS,
OUT OF WHICH 2.863 HA. IN KEONJHAR DISTRICT, ODISHA
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( The issues raised at the public Sri Saroj Kumar Mishra, Sr. Ma.nager, ~e~logy, on behalf II
hearing meeting are the following: of Mrs. Neelachal Ispat NIgam Limited gave his
commitment on the following issues like education"
( .:. Medical facility employment, health & hygiene, drinking water supply, I
r~ad, electricity, emp!oyment and. informed that the same
c .:. Road & Communication will be undertaken In phase wise manner and finally :
thanked the public. for supporting Mrs. Neelachal Ispat I
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Mis, Nalllachal (spat Nigam Ltd., for opening a,new mine 'for 'production of
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in inviting reference fa above, this is to inform th.at public hearing of the above. '.
( ~ mentioned project proposed by Mis. N~il1achai /spat Nigam Ltd., wits conducted oil
. 08/06/201"1 at g',OO AM In the premises: of ~adalja Projilct U.P. Sc.hool in accordance
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE PUBLIC HEARING MEETING WAS CONDUCTED ON 08·
( 06-2011 AT 9.00 AM AT THE PREMISES-.OF KADALIA PROJECT U. P. SCHOOL, IN
RESPECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ,ASSESSMENT FOR MIS NEELACHAL><ISPAT
c NIGAM LTD., FOR OPENING OF NEW MINE FOR PRODUCTION OF 2 MTPA IRON
ORE OVER AN AREA OF 874.29 HA. IN KEONJHAR AND SUNDARGARH
DISTRICT . _.-
( The public hearing in respect of Environmental Assessment for. MIS Neelachal lspat
Nigam Ltd" ·for opening of-new mine for production of 2 MTPA Iron Ore over an area of
( 874:29 Ha. lnKeonjhar and Sundargarh Districts was held on 08-()6-2U11 at 9 -AM at
premises of Kadalia Project U. P, School with reference to:
c i. EIA N~tification 8,0 1533 (E) Dtd. 14-09-2006
c The panel consisted of following members:

Sri Sldheswar Naik, GASel (JB), Project Administrator. I.LOA Bonai, Sundarqarh
( ) Dr. :AflUf:{Ko)1i'i;lfMallic~~Assistant .EnVirol]lT1enta,t.$cie,[ltis~~ SPC Board, Ro.ur~ela,:, "" -c-,
c . , Sri Sldheswar Nalk, OAS-I (Ja), Prciject~df1)inistrator. I.TILt.., Bonal, supervised and
presided' oyer ·the', process, . assisted by pro Anup Kumar Mallick" Assistant •
c Environmental. Scientlst, State Pollution Control Board, Rourkela, the representative of

State . Control Board, Orissa, Bhubaneswar, "
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( . At the outset Dr. Anup Kumar Maliick, Assistant Environmental Scierlti~t; State Pollution ' ,
Control Board, Rourkela l'ielcoming the other panel member .and ttis" assembled publtc,
c gave a brief introduction about the guidelinEi.s to be fcllowedfor the public hearing in the
'light of EIA. Notlflcatlons 2006' in respect of the, EnvironlTlental Assessment :for MiS
c Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd., for opening of f)eW mine for production of2 MTPA Iron Ore
over an' area of 874.29 Ha. In Keonjhar .. and Sundargarh District was. held on 08-06"
2011 at ,9 Ar'.o\.at premises of Kadalia Project U; P. Schobl. "'" '
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K. Assistant Gener;\ Manag~~'~MineS).
MIS Neelachal Ispa~' Niga~
( (.td' (Iron ore mine) on behalf the proponent addressed the committee' members and
( assembled.public. 'He gave a brief description about the proposed project, He also
c erit3f~d' the peripheral development .work .that MIS., Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd. has
ta~eri up in this area, and made a presentation about the environmental management,
pollution control measures, waste-management of the related expansion project. "
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Regarqing public hearing 'of MIS Neelachallspat Nigam Ltd was publicized at the office
( notice Board of Koira Gram Panchayat office, BOO Office, Koira, Tahasil Office Koira ,
Patmunda & Maida Panchayat Office under local villages of Kadalia, Kriyakudar,
c Basarda, Mithirda, Sanpatuli, Dalita & Mandojoda village etc:
( Dr, -Anup Kumar MaHick, Assistant Environmental Scientist, .Btate .Pollution C6ntroJ,:,
Hoard, Regional'iOffice;: Rourkela & representative of State Pollution. Control' Board '
c Orissa then invited the public to present their views about the' proposed project. on .
environmental consideration, ,. " '
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development of local villages, improvement of health, education. He expressed that
this area is very much undeveloped area. He also expressed that after Independence, 0
these villages are not developed with' respect to livelihood; drinking water, road
· communication, electricity etc. Now Neelachallspcit Nigam Ltd. 'proposed to start 0
mining activity in this area. 'He requested to the mine authority that whatever future
development plan in this area has been proposed by Mr. P. K. Mohapatra, Asstt. ()
General Manager (Mines) that should be fulfilled, Entire villagers want to open the
mine immediately, so that the villagers will be .able to engage in the mine which shall ()
· lead to developmental of locals in all respect He stressed that the retaining wall and
garland drain shall be constructed at the 06 dump area for prevention' of surface run .
: : .:' off from .dumps -and: hoped that ·the .same' ,shalbbe -connnued with -·the, 'jJltlfYos'ect " 0
production. There should be always ftee discussion with the villagers so that problems .
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.a) Local employment opportunity. Employment should be given based on educational
qualiflcatlon andthere should not be any.type interview & given priority.
b). Employment should continue till company exists. .' ..
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e) Health care facility to the nearby v.iIIages with one Health center.. ..
He expressed his opinion in favour of the' proposed project. 0
02 Sri Joqmohan 'Dehury, Sanpatullvillaqe .. . 0
· .He. exp ressed his happiness for having a much gathering for :condur;;.ting public
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.\:?'" . 'developmem of local villages, improvement -of health, education. He also expressed- .
that the As~tt. General Manager (Mines) of the NeeiachallspatNiqam Ltd. in the flrst ()
speech told that th~y have provided some Solar IighC'~o the nearby 'villages
surrounded the mine and also started digging of Tube wells at some villages. The
· other developmental works whatever expressed by the General manager should also \..')
be flIlfilled immediately". He stressed tliat here they does not want any type of Union.
People of these areas are mostly uneducated, but as a whole the villagers should be 0
given recruitment in the mine without doing interview. In this area the demands are
mostly drinking water, health, education, road infrastructure, electricityetc.
He also demanded that the mine should provide:
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Employment should continue till company exists, ._.'
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cJ Exact valuation to the land owners
i d) Drinking water supply to the nearby villages 0
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e) Health care facility to the nearby villages with one Health Center.
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The mine shall give proper attention .towards peripheral developmental work so that
i local people oet benefited. He expressed his opinion in favour of the proposed oroiect.
.06 Sri Kapil Kumar Naik, Mithirda vitlaqe ,
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He expressed that education, health and drinking water should be given top most
priority and to bestrenqtheninq further, He hopes that the development in the area can
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be happen with the proposed rnlninqactlvlty. He expressed his opinion in favour of the
proposed project, 0
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b7 Ms. Jvotsna Rani Barik, Kriakudar.vlllaue ' , . <".,' , . 0
Without elaborating anything in detail she requested to open the mineandexpresse-" .
her opinion in favour of the project She urged to the mine' .authority and the. Distric 0
Administration to open the mine so 'that locals will' engage in the mine, Their childfen's ' .
are facing· lots of problem and if tlie mine will open, their children will be able to
educate. . o
08 Sri Bhimsen Choudhurv•.MLA, Bonai
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He welcomed 'the public hearing. Heexpressed with deep sorrow that in this .
area there. is, no mining activity and.even the agriculture activity is also.not adequate. 0
'Most of the villagers are poor. Mother cannot able to give money to ·her children's as
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there is no source of income facility. He urged to the mineauthority to openthe mine 0
.as soon as possible after obtaining, 'necessary statutory .clearance from different
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offices. He' expressed that there should not be any type of-politicallntervene or any
type,~f"Onion. Herequested to form. a committee by hivolying the locaJ,wi11Iilgers, MLA
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;I and adrrilnistration and Whatever may be the requiremeni of different category' of
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, employee, the entire recruitment should be done through committee only, During
recruitment rio interview required ,as villagers" are very much poor and they need
employment from each house. , 0
He also demanded that the mine should provide
a) Local employment opportunity. Employment should be given based on CJ
educational qu'alification and there should not be any type lnterview,
b) Health check up facility at.Kadalia village with Health Center in this area,
c) Employee should be registered with Provident Fund facility
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d) Drinking water supply fa the nearby villaqes
e) Adoptation of Patmunda High School. 0
f) Ambulance facility to Kadalia village
. , . g) Electriflcaticn.te the'm~~Fb5'wJllage ...- . ~<.'-'" I·
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h) Exaa~Nalwatj(}h't(H!:re'5ffedted:tamf,'owners <'d.-t):';l'"'.k 6': :', ;: :.
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So he requested to the Government authority that they should also review time to
(' .,./ time so that the villagers will, be- able to know w. r. t peripheral d\1velopment in this
area, He thanks the government for providing such a platform like public hearing
where the people can put forth their demands and can participate in decision making
(. process concerning to development of locals. He expressed his opinion in favo~r..2f
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'He welcomed the public-hearing. 'He expressed that expansion iri, mining activity and
C 'production' will lead .to development .ot local '(illages,' improvement of health,
. education. He demanded that the mine should provide ' . ,
a) Provision of one, School Teacher as there is",~IJ!Y one Teacher available at ...... -,
C Mirthida Primary ScliooL " '"
b) Black topped roadfrom Mirt/lida village to Patmunda village
( c) Health-center for Mirthida, Kadal\a&Kriyakudar village "
d) Electrification for Mirthida, Kadalia & Kriyakudar village
( e) 'Drinking water supply through bore well and pipeline to the nearby villages
f). Village market facilUy
( g) Solar light facility to the-nearby Schools ,.
h) Employment facility should be continued through generation to generation of the
same family
C i) Ambulance facility
j) Local contractor facility
C k) Provision of funds during local village festivals ,
"i)'" Prevision of reconstruction of,bUilg,ilJQ .if.II'lere is damage during,blastinq ...
C rn), Review of re.c,;ruitm.~fltPn,regtjla(9~sjl>..:,:;,;;:" ..,:, . , ' ,"':':' .,
nY' Prbvi§f(j~'ofacc!t1~,i\till Q~ngf\ts;,if;t1i.~\",.,jiLMy type of accident durlrig;f!i)p,ip9, ,~,
C 0) focal em'plovme,rit.Opportunitv, who are-more than 18 years old
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p) Facility to provide drinking water through water tanker to the o
during water scarcity period! marriage ceremony! festivals
q) Generator facility at Mirthirda village 0
, r) Eight numbers of solar light at Mirthirda village
! He expressed his opinion in favour of the proposed project.' 0
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11 Sri Kishan Chandra Barik, Kriakudar villa e
He expressed his happiness for having a much gathering· for oonducting public
hearing. He expressed .that expansion in mining activity and production will lead to
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development of local villages, improvement of health, education. He also expressed 0
that earlier two public hearing was conducted in this area. 'He requested that with the
mining activity, priority shall be given first for tlie local people only. He demanded to 0
adopt Patmunda village 'High School for better development. They. should provide
some monetary assistance to the village temple. He expressed his opinion in favour of
the proposed project.
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He welcomed the public hearing. He expressed that expansion in mining activity and
production will lead to all round development in the area. !"Ie expressed that there are-
so many public hearing has been conducted in this Kolra area. In each public hearing 0
the .villagers have put forth their demands. The demands raised by: the public haverrot
been fulfilled. So he requested to the Government authority to review it. so that the
villagers will be able to know w.· r, t peripheral dev.elopment in this Koira area. He
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demanded that with the expansion ofUie mine should provide
a. There should-be permarientrecruitment facllityby the concerned company 0
b. Provision of Teacher at nearby v)lIage School
c. .Ambulance for the nearby village 0
d. Dust suppression facility
. e. More peripheral development ()
f. Supply of fruit bearing trees with more aforestatlon programme.
He also requested to provide one copy of the proceedings to the local ·village ()
committee: He expressed his opinion in favour of.the proposed expansion project.
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At the same time a villagers submitted their written statements before the panel
members .are enclosed separately, 0
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Observation:
There were overall opinion from the public about the project was favourable, Generation
of employment opportunity, provision of health care & water supply facility, J1,ealth
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·Henter,. dust suppreesionc-education-vsupply ..of solar lights, Teacher, infrastructure
facility tb· S·OG group, monetary as'si~,\anc,e;:dwing: festivals; Pension facility for the old '..<-:" 0
·personsI,'handicapped persons, construction .otTemple,' Road network-etc. were th'g . ;-:,'., '.
most important issues emerged .durinq the discussion, 0

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ur. Anup Kumar Mallick, Assistant Environmental Scientist, State pollution Control
-Board, Rourkela & representative of State Pollution, Control Board, Orissa, prepared the
( summary ofrthe public hearing proceedings accurately reflecting the views and
concerns expressed- by the speakers with the inclusion of comments of the applicant
( read over to the audience at the end of the proceedings explaining the contents in the
ORIYA Language and the agreed minutes of publie-hearing meeting is prepared. The
c stateme-nt of issues and concerns of public with the comments of applicant, prepared in
ORIYA and English lanquaqeis annexed separately.
c The President- of Public Hearing meeting, Sri Sidheswar Naik, OAS-I (JB); Project
Administrator. I.T.DA Bonai, Sundargarh, ratified the minutes of ,meeting and witli the
c views and demands of pubtlc, He then delivered vote of thanks to the other panel
member and public for extending co-operation in smooth conducting of the public
( hearing proceedings. - , '
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Project .Adrninlstrator. I.T,O.A; Bonai, Envlronrnental ,- Scientist, 'State
( Sundargarh Pollution Control Board: Rourkela '
'Presided and Supervised the Public Assisted as representative of State
Hearing Meeting Pollution Control Board
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,ATATEMENT OF ISSUES RAISED BY PUBLIC AND COMMENTS OF APPLICANT
OF THE PUBLIC HEARING MEETING WAS CONDUCTED ON 08·06-2011 AT 9.00
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AM AT THE.,PREMISES OF KADALIA PROJECT U. P. SCHOOL, IN RESPEGif:r.QF
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR MIS NEELACHAL ISPAT NIGAM LTO':, FOR o
OPENING OF NEW MINE FOR PRODUCTION OF 2 MTPA IRON ORE OVER AN
AREA OF 874.29' HA. IN KEONJHAR AND SUND~RGARH DISTRICT (J
ISSUES'RAISl;D BY PUBLIC
The issues raised at the public hearing meeting are mainly
COMMENT OF APPLICANT
'Sri V. B. Pandey, Advisor (Mining) of
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two fold. These are issues qoncerning to pollution due to MIS Neelachal Ispat Nigam Lid On
proposed project and its mitigation and issues relating to behalf the proponent who was present ()
development of.the area i. e, peripheraldevelopment. at' the publie· hearing . gave .his
The issues concerning to control of pollution are

comments to certain demands raised' by
public. as follows. o
;. Dust suppression 1. Plantation, dust suppression ......
;,.. . Retaining wall around dumps . and appropriate waste dump U
The issues concerning to development of the area are _manage.ment practices' will. be
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." Local emptoyment . . '.
" Employment,· faeility should becontiriued. through
generation to generation of the same family' •
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. done in Compliance with nqrrns•. ,. .....
. .. .. The·,·same will be continued, in· .":: ,.
future with' the'· proposed
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;;. . Penmanent employment fScility· for the' local
uneducated men & women
;,.. Review of recruitment on regular basis
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project
2. The locals are being given
priority In employmentand I(will· ~"
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;. .'Training facility for theloeel gl~s : . be continued.
;;. Educatiorial facility at different Schools surrounding .. 3. The. regUlarization . of
I the minearea with adaptation of Patmunda.village -. employees will be ·done 'with'·
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!' High'School . ·their·P. F. facility. ()
)- Provision of School Teacher at Mirthida village. . 4. Keeping in view the health and
School. ". . . . '"
;,.. Health care facility with Ambulanceand Health
Center nearby the niine area .'
hygiene issues of the people' in
nearby. village, atea
proponent agreed' to arrange
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;,.. Dri.n~ing water supply at nearby villages through bore
. well and.over head tank
;;.. Provision of Provident Fund
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Doctors visit with· health camp.
'. " on reg41ar intervalsfor checking
health under peripheral
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;;. Infrastructure facili.1;y. to vill~ge club
;;. Provision of fund during different festivals
. '.' development scheme..; .;...
Regarding provision of Health u
center; it will be discuss
.;. Black top road from Koira to Dubuna via Kadalia,
.Mithida and road connectivity to ~earby all villages
;. Electric supply to nearby villages
• thoroughly in consujtatlon with
DistrictAdmlnlstratkm.
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'j ;. Construction of Mobile Tower at Kadalia Village
;.. Provision of training facility -to women SOG group
with moneytary assistance .
5. Solar lights have already
provided: to . the. villages like
Kadalia, Kriyakudar, Mithirda,
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;. Financial assistance to the old persons and
handicapped persons wh.o exceeds 60 years of age
Basarda. Mandojoda
Dalila. The same will also be
and
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" Village market,facility . supplied to the other nearby
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:> Solar light facility to the nearby Schools
;,.. Local contractor facility
Villages in a phase wise
manner.
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;.. Eight numbers of solar light at Mirthlda village 6. Tube wells are being provided
;. Provision of funds during local village festivals in villages like Mithirda,Kadalia, C-oo)
;,.. Provision. 01 reconstruction of building. if there is Kriyakudar and Basarda, Th'i
damage·during blasting same will also re-supplied"to
;. P.rovisl6n of accidental:benefits is there is· any type of' '0 .' ••the other nearby...lIillages..hFa:;.···"::.. :·.
accident during mining' . phase wise manner.': .'.:".... .. , , ,
" Facilitv:to'provide drinkino wat~r throuah water tanker. ···:'L One SchooLTeacher.each··has.· AxV~46 \.,
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10 the nearby village dlICing water -scarcity period I already been provided at village
marriage ceremony I festivals Schools of Kadalia, Kriyakudar,
,. Generator facility at Mirthida village Mithirda, Basarda,'·"Mandojoda,.
;.... Exact valuation to the affected land owners Sanpatuli, and Dalita.
r Construction of one temple at Kadalia village 8. For other demands the proponent
told that the demands Vlill be
fulfilled in a detail plan wise and it
is in consultation with village
i ward members, MLA and local
administration.
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( Sri Sidheswar ~~k~, (JB), Project
Administrator, I.T.O.A, Bonai;.Sundergarh '.
Dr. Anup 'v~:~).!~:~:s~~tant,
Environmental. Scientist, , State
( presided..<!lld Supervlsed the Public Hearing. Poliutlon. Control Board, Rourkeli1' ,. r l
Meeting " . Assisted as representative of Stale

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STATE POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD, ORISSA
( " (Department of Forest & Environment. Govt. of Orissa)
Parfbesh Shawano N118. N!lakanthanagar, Unit·VIII, Bhub~neswar.751012
Fax: 256282212560955, Tel.: 2~033125639'2", EPABX: ~561909 I 2562847
( E·mail: p3l"~besh1@dataone.ln Website: ~.o~pcboard.org .
No. 7603.·I~U-PH-512 Date: 04-05~11
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-It is brought to notice of all concerned that Mis. Neelachallspat Nigam Ltd •• have pro-
posed to have Environmental Assessment for opening a new mine for production of 2
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MTPA Iron Ore over an area of 874.29. HA. in Keonjhar and Sund~rgarh District to
( obtain Environmental Clearance from the Ministry of Environment & Forests.
Government of India. the proponent has applied to the State Pclhitlon Control Board.
Orissa, Bhubaneswar for a pl;Jbr,ic fiearing.
( By virtue of the notification of Ministry of Environment & Forests, cevt. of India, No. 5.0.
1533 (E) dtd. 14..(}9-~006, the Board has been authorized tc conduct environmental
pubflc hearing and as such invites suggestions. views, comments anc! objections on
( matters (ela:iog to environmental aspects of the proposed project from all the persons
including bona fide residents, environmental groups and other located at the proposed]
: site I sites of displacement I sites likely 10 be affected.
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A Any person'who is likely tp be affected by the Grant of Environmental Clearance,
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B. Any person who owns his cOntrol over the prqject. with respect 10whicn an appli-
( I cation has been submitted for Environmental Clearance.
C. Aity association of persons whether incorporated or likely to be affected by the
proj~ and I or functioning in the fJeld of envirotlrnenl ~,' . '.
( 0, Any local authorit)t within any part of whose limit is witflin the neighbourhood
.:. ". wherein the project.ls proposed to be lOCated.' . . .. '
(' I 'Persons as abov~.:..mo deslr.e to submit.·their=Views. comments, objections etc. ~elevant .. '.'.
I to the project mey do so in writing within 30 days from the date of publication of this
i . notice addressing the same io the Member Secretary, Orissa Pollution Control Board'
( I through Registerep Post..Besides this, persons Interestedto submit their views,' rele-
vant to the proposed projeg in writing or orally may do so during.the public'healing to
, be conducted-at premises of Kadalia Project ua ScI)ool on 08-06-2011 at 9-00 a.m.
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Persons d~irous of participating in the public hearing may go through the
( 1 ' Envlronmentallmpact Assessment I EMP of the sald' project which w!l.be available at
. I the fOIlOwing.OfficesLCoPY of the Executive SummaryboUt in English & Oriya also avail-I
( ! atlle in the folloVwing 'offices and the same can also be downtoaded from the Website:
www.ospebolrd.org free of cost. ' I
1. District Col!ector's Office, Sundargarh, . " "
2. District Cndustries' Center, Sur:dargar~.
( 3. In the Office of the Chjef Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Sundargarh.
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4. In the Head oriice of the Orissa Pollution Control8oard, Paribesh Bhawan,N118,

( Nil~kanthanagar.Unit-VIII, Bhubaneswar-12. .
5. Regipnal Office, SUite Pollution COntrol Board, Oeissa, Rourkela.
i 6. Depaitment of Forest & Environment (Environmenl), Government of 0Gssa,
( Bhubaneswar. .
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I For any further clarification in the matter, the Regional Officer, SPC Board, Rourkela or
I the Member Secretary, Orissa Pollution Control Board at Bhubaneswar may be con-
.tacted, Suggestions, comments. objections etc. 'Nill not beentertained if not submitted
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1. Project details
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(i] Short narrative of the Proposal & Project (scheme for which the
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forest land is required.
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NEELACHAL ISPA'1' NIGAM LIMITED (NINL) is a joint venture
c public sector company having its steel plant at Duburi in Jajpur
District, Orissa mainly promoted by Mineral & Metals Trading
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Corporation Ltd (MMTC) , Govt. of India undertaking and Industrial
C. Promotion & Investment Corporation Ltd (IPICOL), a Govt. of
( Orissa enterprise. This Company has already set-up Green Field
Integrated Steel Project of 1.1 million ton per annum capacity at
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Duburi in Jajpur District of Odisha. The first Phase of this Plant
C was commissioned on 02.01.2002 by producing Pig Iron and BF
Coke as main products: Besides, this PSU is also producing Gross
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Coke, Gross sinter, Hot metal, Pig Iron, Crude Tar, Ammonium
( Sulphate and power generation. This Plant is expected to expand to
( a capacity of 2 million ton of hot metal per annum for which the
Iron ore requirement will be 3.2 million ton approximately.
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Considering the requirement of Iron ore for the captive plant, Govt.
\. of Odisha in Steel & Mines Dept. vide Proceeding No.II(B)SM-
C 19/98-4858/SM Dt.19.06.l999 (Annexure-I) granted a Mining

Lease for Iron Ore over an area of 1850 Ha in Koira block of
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Sundargarh district and Joda block of Keonjhar district for a
C period of 30 years subject to approval of Mining Plan from IBM and
prior approval for diversion of forest land involved in the lease from
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MoEF, Govt. of India.
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The above M.L. area was surveyed and demarcated in field by the o
Govt. Surveyor in the 0/0 Dy. Director of mines, Koira. After
survey the area came to 1798.338 ha which was also approved by
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Director of Mines, Odisha vide his letter No.7060/Dm o
Dt.24.08.2002. This fact has been intimated by the Dy. Director of
Mines, Koira to Collector, Sundargarh vide his letter No.VII-18/99.
5167/ Mines Dt.27.09.2002 under intimation to Steel & Mines o
Dept. (Annexure-II). o
Earlier in 1995-97 and 2004-05 Director of Geology, Odisha had o
made geological exploration over this M.L. area. During processing
of forest diversion proposal PCCF, Govt of Orissa advised NINL to
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reduce the forest area proposed to retain for 2nd phase of o
exploration or submit the approved mining plan for the entire area. ()
Hence, NINL further engaged Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd.
(MECL), Nagpur for carrying out detailed exploration of this area
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during the period 19.03.06 to 29.10.06 to assess the reserve both o
qualitatively and quantitatively. Based on the findings of the
detailed exploration carried out by MECL, NINL has decided to
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surrender the non-mineralised area over 924.021 ha (754.721 ha o
of forest and 169.300 ha non-forest). NINL in their letter No. NINL / ()
MD / BBSR / Mines / 2008 Dt.Ol. 1 1.2008 has intimated to Dept.
of Steel & Mines, Govt. of Odisha regarding surrender of the land u
(Annexure-III). The same has been accepted by Deptt. Of Steel & o
Mines vide their proceeding no. III (13)' SM-19 ;'1998 dt.18.2.2009
(Annexure-IV) .
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The area proposed to be retained is 874.290 ha out of which o
806.153 ha of forest and 68.137 ha of non-forest. The Land o
Schedule of the retained area duly authenticated by the Dy
Director of Mines and Tahasildar, Koira alongwith the Boundary
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Description has been furnished in Annexure-V & VI. This retained o
area will encompass the mineralized area around villages Kadalia, c,)
Kriyakudar, Mithirda, Basada, Mandajoda, Dalita and Rusibenua
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c in Koira Tahasil of Sundargarh Dist. & villages Pirhapokhari and
c Handibhanga in Barbil Tahasil of Keonjhar District.
( The proposed mine lease area is situated between the latitudes 21 °

50' 37" to 21° 54' 16" North and longitudes 85° 19' 34" to 85° 22'
C 09" East. The elevation of the mine lease area varies from 619.5 m
( to 941.5 m above the mean sea level. This M.L. area covers a part
of eastern limb of Iron ore belt of Odisha and Jharkhand. It is
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predominantly hilly with steep slopes in many places and a gentle
( rolling topography on plateau in the eastern part near village
( Kriyakudar. The plateau is fringed by steep escarpments near
villages Kriyakudar and Mithirda whereas the highest point is near
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village Basada.
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The proposed mining lease area is approachable from Barbil
C covering a distance of 44 km by a metalloid road up to Gonua and
then by a 3.5 km fair weather road up to Dalita, located in center
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of the ML area. The mine lease area is also connected from Joda by
C a road leading to Mithirda and Basada deposits, via Gonua village
C over a distance of about 30 km. The nearest railway station is

located at Nayagarh on Jakhapura - Banspani railway at about 17
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km from the ML area.
l The forest land applied for diversion in this proposal do not involve
( any National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, Tiger
Reserve, Elephant Reserve or Corridor.
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NINL has prepared a Mining Plan for 874.290 ha which has been
l approved by IBM vide their letter No. 314(3)/2008 MCCM (CZj/MP-
( 53 Dt.16.06.2009. This reveals that, there is a mineable reserve of
( 90.91 million ton of Iron ore at 55% Fe cut off. The rated capacity
of Iron ore production is at 2 million ton per Annum during 5 years
plan period & at 2.5 million tonne per Annum during conceptual
period and hence the life of this mine has been estimated to be 37
years.
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FOREST DIVERSION
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(ii] Map showing the reguired forest land, boundary of adjoining forest o
on a 1:50,000 Scale map.
We are furnishing herewith the following maps.

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SI.No Details Scale Plate No.
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01 Location Map shown In Toposheet 1:50,000 I
with Adjoining Lease areas o
02 Lease area shown on Village Sheet 1: 4,000 II (1
03 Existing Land Use Map 1: 4,000 III o
04 Proposed Land Use Map 1: 4,000 IV ()
05 Safety Zone Map 1: 4,000 V
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06 Phased Reclamation Map 1: 4,000 VI
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07 Method of Reclamation Not to Scale VII
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08 Geological Plan I: 4,000 VIII
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(iii) Cost of the Project
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The total Cost of the Project comes to Rs. 17024.5 Lakhs.
Particulars Rupeesinlakh
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a. Cost of Infrastructure 240 o
b. Coat of Plant & Machineries 500 o
c. Operational Cost 1200 ()
d. Cost on Establishment 8000
e. Other unforeseen expenses 160
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. Sub Total 10100
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Statutory Payments to be made to State Forest Department c
f. Cost of Compo Affn. 790 ha x 514
65,000/-
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FOREST DIVERSION
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C' g. Cost of N.P.V. 806 ha x Rs. 5803
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7.20 lakh
Proportional Cost on Wildlife 175
c Management 875 ha x
20,000/ ha
c 1. Fencing, protection & 13
c Regeneration to Safety Zone
over 20 hax 65,000/ ha
c J. Affn. over 1.5 times of Safety
Zone over 30 ha x
19.5
( 65,000/ha
k. Cost of Wild life 400
( Conservation Plan
Sub Total 6924.5
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Grand Total 17024.5
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C (iv) Justification for locating the Project in forest area

( Mining Proposals are Site Specific. The forest land applied for
diversion in this proposal havebeen included in the Lease Grant
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Order of the State Govt. in Steel & Mines Dept. vides Proceeding
C No. II(B)SM-49/88-4858/SM Dt.19.06.1999. The modified grant
( order issued by Steel & Mines Dept. Govt. of Odisha vide
proceeding No-III (B)SM-19/1998 Dt-18-02-2009. The Land
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Schedule of this Grant Order includes forest land with a condition
( to obtain prior approval of Govt. of India, MoEF for diversion of the
( forest area for non-forestry purposes. Therefore, we have submitted
this proposal. The forest land included in this proposal for
(
diversion and Safety Zone is the bare necessity for mining and
C allied purposes which includes 789.552 ha of forest land for
diversion and 16.601 ha for Safety Zone thus in total 806: 153 ha.
C
This forest land is distributed in two forest divisions i.e Bonai in
C Sundargarh Dist. over 803.290 ha and 2.863 ha in Keonjhar
C District. The forest land of Bonai Division includes 345.699 ha of

Khajuridihi P.R.F, 425.358 ha of Revenue Forest land in Villages
(
Rusibenua and. Kadalia, 32.233ha of DLC forest in villages
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ANNEXURE-XVI
FOREST DIVERSION
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Mithirda and Dalita. In Keonjhar Division, the forest land proposed o
for diversion includes 0.394ha of Revenue Forest in Village
Pirhapokhari and 2.469 ha of DLC Forest in Handibhanga Village.
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(v) Cost Benefit Analysis
The Cost Benefit analysis has been furnished in Annexure -XIV. o

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(vi) Employment likely to be generated o
This proposal on execution will generate employment for 150 o
persons daily. This will also involve employment for 1,000 persons
indirectly.
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2. Purpose-wise break-up of the total land required
This proposal in total requires 874.290 ha ofland out of which 806.153 o

ha is forest land and 68.137 ha is non-forest land. However, Division-
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wise land use pattern has been furnished below.
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( ANNEXURE-XVI
FOREST DIVERSION
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( LAND USE PATTERN FOR BONAI FOREST DIVISION
( SI. Purpose Forest Land (Hal Total Non-Forest Total Total

No. Forest Land Non- (Hal
( Land (Hal Forest
(Hal Land
(Hal
(
VF KPRF DLC Govt. Pvt.
( 1 Mining 244.723 631.428 30.967 8.336 39.303 670.731
356.065 30.640
2 Dumping of 37.737 24.986 0.096 62.819 6.588 - 6.588 69.407
( O.B.
3 Storage of - 5.000 - 5.000 - - - 5.000
Too Soil
( 4 Crude 2.056 19.694 - 21.750 - - - 21.750
ore/ROM
stock pile
( 5 Storage of 9.811 12.161 - 21.972 - - - 21.972
Sub-grade
( Ore
6 Road, 6.180 7.940 - 14.120 1.880 - 1.880 16.000
Railwav line
( 7 .Infrastructure 0.100 2.400 - 2.500 14.935 0.075 15.010 17.510
like Weigh
Bridge, Fuel
( Centre,
Creche,
recreation
( centre,
Workshop,
Canteen.
( Power supply
station, water
<: supply,
Temporary
c Camp office,
Security
Barrack etc.
Beneficiation 5.529 19.471 - 25.000 - - -
( 8
Plant . 25.000
9 Magazine - 2.250 - 2.250 - - - 2.250

with Safety
( Zone
10 Green Belt - - - - 2.456 - 2.456 2.456
(
Sub Total 56.826 8.411 65.237 852.076
417.478 338.625 30.736 786.839
( 11 Safety Zone
7.880
7.074
1.497 16.451
2.400 0.500 2.900 19.351
Grand Total 59.226 8.911 68.137 871.427

425.358 345.699 32.233 803.290
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ANNEXURE-XVI
FOREST DIVERSION
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LAND USE PATTERN FOR KEONJHAR FOREST DIVISION
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81.
No.
Purpose Forest Land (Hal Total
Forest
Non-Forest
Land
Total
Non-
Total
(Ha)
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Land (Hal Forest
(Hal Land
(Ha)
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1 Mining
VF
0.344
KPRF
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DLC
2.369 2.713
Govt.
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Pvt.
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2.713
2 Dumping ofO.B. - - - - - - - - ()
3
4
Storage of Top Soil
Crude ore/ROM
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-
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stock pile
Storage of Sub- - - - - - - - - o
grade
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are
Road, Railway line - - - - - - - -
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7 Infrastructure like
Weigh
- - - - - - - - u
Bridge, Fuel
Centre,
Creche, recreation
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centre, Workshop,
Canteen, Power
supply
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station, water
supply,
Temporary Camp
office,
Security Barrack
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etc.
8 Beneficiation Plant - - - - - - - -
9 Magazine with - - - - -. - - -
Safety ,
Zone
10 Green Belt
Sub Total
-
0.344
-
.
-
2.369
- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
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2.713 2.713
11 Safety Zone - - - - ()
0.050 0.100 0.150 0.150
. Grand Total 0.394 - 2.469 2.863 - - - 2.863 o
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FOREST DIVERSION
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c COMPOSITE LAND USE PATTERN FOR BONA! & KEONJHAR DIVISIONS

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( S1. Purpose Forest Land (Ha) ToW NODMForest Total Total

No. Forest Land (Ha) Non- (Ha)
land Forest
C Land
(Hal
( VF KPRF DLC Govt. Pvt.
1 Mining 356.409 244.723 33.009 634.141 30.967 8.336 39.303 673.444
( 2 Dumping of 37.737 24.986 0.096 62.819 6.588 - 6.588 69.407
O.B.
(
3 Storage of Top - 5.000 - 5.000 - - - 5.000
Soil
4 Crud 2.056 19.694 - 21.7500 - - - 21.750
( ore/ROM
stock pile
5 Storage of 9.811 12.161 - 21.972 - - - 21.972
( Sub-grade
Ore
6 Road, Railway 6.180 7.940 - 14.120 1.880 - 1.880 16.000
( line
7 Infrastructure 0.100 2.400 - 2.500 14.935 0.075 15.010 17.510
like. Weigh
C Bridge, Fuel
Centre,
( Creche,
recreation
centre,
.
( Workshop,
Canteen,
Power supply
( station, water
supply,
Temporary
( Camp office,
Security
Barrack etc.
( 8 Beneficiation 5.529 19.471 - 25.000 - - - 25.000
Plant
( 9 Magazine with - 2.250 -. 2.250 - - - 2.250
Safety Zone
10 Green Belt - - - - 2.456 - 2.456 2.456
(
Sub Total 417.822 338.625 33.105 789.552 56.826 8.411 65.237 854.789
11 Safety Zone 7.930 7.074 1.597 . 16.601 2.400 0.500 2.900 19.501
Co
Grand Total 425.752 345.699 34.702 806.153 59.226 8.911 68.137 874.290
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( 3. Details of project· affected familiesf people due to this Project.
( This proposal involves 34 families covering 249 members indicating an

average family size (the number of persons per family) of 7.3 persons
C per family will be affected.
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C
ANNEXURE-XVI
FOREST DIVERSION o
o
Hence, resettlement and rehabilitation plan for PAPs of the proposed o
iron ore mining project is submitted along with this proposal.
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Caste structure of PAFs
S1. No. Caste NumberPAFs

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l. Schedule Caste 0
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2. Schedule Tribe 29
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3. Other Backward caste 4
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4. Others 1 o
Total 34 o
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4. Whether Clearance under Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 is o
required
CJ
Yes, we have applied to MoEF, Govt. of India for grant of Environmental
Clearance and with respect to our presentation MoEF has issued Term
o
of Reference (TOR). Accordingly we have prepared EIA / EMP report o
based on Environmental baseline data as per CPCB guidelines 2006.
Public hearings for Sundargarh districts has been

successfully & same for Keonjhar district will be conducted. The SPCB,
completed
o
Govt of Orissa have issued Consent to Establish the above project for u
production of 2 MTPA Iron Ore enclosed vide Annexure - VII. o
The Wild Life Conservation Plan has been prepared & shall be
submitted for approval.
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5. Undertaking to bear the cost of raising and maintenance of
Compensatory Afforestation and! or Penal Compensatory ()
Afforestation as well as cost for Protection and Regeneration of
Safety Zone etc. as per the Scheme prepared by the State Govt.
o
C)
The Undertakings has been furnished at Annexure- XIII.
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( ANNEXURE-XVI
FOREST DIVERSION
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C 6. Details of Certificates/ documents enclosed as required under the
instructions •.
(
81. Details of Certificates / Documents Annexure Page
( No. No. No.
01 Part-Il (For Bonai & Keonjhar Forest Division) 13 -18
( 02 Part-Ill 19 - 20
03 Part-IV 21
( 04 Part-V 22
··05 Memorandum & Article of Association I 23 - 43
( 06 Copy of Mine Lease Grant Order II 44 - 45
07 Copy ofDDM, Koira Letter dated 27.09.2002 III 46
( 08 Copy ofNINL's Letter dt-I-11-2008 IV 47 - 49
09 Acceptance letter by Dept. of Steel & Mines V 50 - 51
( vide proceeding no. III(B)SM-19/1998
dt.18.2.2009
( 10 Copy of land schedule of the ML area VI 52 - 58
11 Boundary description VII 59 - 62
( 12 Statement of GPS co-ordinates of all the ML VIII 63
pillars
C 13 Lease profile of lessee IX 64
14 Power of attorney to sign the proposal X 65
( 15 Copy of letter by MECL regarding exploration XI 66
16 Copy of Letter by IBM No-314(3)j2008- XII 67 - 68
l MCCM(CZ)jMP-53 dt.16-06-2009
17 Undertakings XIII 69
( 18 Certificate from DDM, Koira regarding XIV 70 -71
availability of Mineral within ML area.
( 19 Phase Reclamation Plan & Plantation XV(A&B) 72 - 79
Programme
( 20 Copy of TOR from MoFE Govt.. of India XVI 80-84
21 NOC from Collector Sundargarh alongwith XVII 85 -100
Gram Sabha Resolutions (in oriya & English)
under FRA-2006
( 22 NOe from Collector Keonjhar alongwith Gram XVIII 101 - 107
Sabha Resolutions (in oriya & English) under
FRA-2006
23 Abstract of Trees enumeration for Mining area XIX (A) 108 - 109
24 Abstract of Trees enumeration for Safety Zone XIX (B) 110-111
area
25 Abstract of sample pI to No 1 to 38 XIX (C) 112 - 149
26 Abstract of 100% enumeration list over XIX (D) 149
2.863Ha area in Keonjhar District,
27 Site specific compensatory Afforestation XX (A) 150 -159
scheme over 789.552ha of Non Forest Govt.
land by DFO, Kalahandi (South)
28 Suitability certificate & Boundary Description XX (B) 160 -164
of compensatory Afforestation area.
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ANNEXURE-XVI
FOREST DIVERSION o
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29
30
Land Schedule of Compo Affn, area
Parameter for evaluation of benefit
XX(C)
XXI (A)
165 -169
170
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31
notwithstanding Loss of forests
Unit calculation of standing trees for Bonai XXI (B) 171
o
32
Forest Division
Unit calculation of standing trees for Keonjhar
'
XXI (C) 172
o
33
Forest Division
Parameters. for evaluation of loss of forests XXII (A&B) 173 - 176
o
including summary of Cost benefit analysis in
respect of Bonai and Keonihar Forest Division
()
34
35
Site Inspection Report for Bonai & Keonjhar
Forest Division.
Basic Information of Bonai Forest Division.
XXIII (A&B)
XXIV
177 - 180
181
o
36
37
Copy of Approved Minim, Plan & PMCP
Copy of R & R plan
Volume - 1
Volume - 2
o
38 Details of compliance of Forest Rizht Act
.
Volume - 3
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ANNXURE-XVII
Noe FROM GRAM SABHA
OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR & DISTRICT MAGISTRATE; KEONJHAR
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No. ·/Rev. Dt
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To
The Divisional Forest Officer, o
Sub:
Keonjhar
Issue of Certificate regarding compliance of Schedule Tribe

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and Other Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Right)
Act,2006 in respect of Diversion forestland measuring
o
Hc.2.863 in village Pidhapokhari and Handibhanga under
Barbi! Tahasil for mining activities of Mis Neelachal lspat o
Nigam Ltd.
Ref:- Memo No.1 7595/F&EIDt.24.1 0.2009 communicated by Joint

o
Sir,
Secretary to Govt., Forest & Environment Department, Orissa.
o
With reference to the memo on the subject cited above, I am to
say that Collector and Chairman, D.L.C. has issued Certificate regarding
o
compliance of Schedule Tribe and Other Forest Dwellers (Recognition of ()
Forest Right) Act, 2006 in respect of Diversion of forestland measuring
. "1
(. /
Hc.2.863 in village Pidhapokhari and Handibhanga under Barbi! Tahasil for
mining activities of Mis Neelachallspat Nigam Ltd.. ()
2. Certificate duly signed by Collector, Keonjhar alongwith
Gram-Sabha Resolution is sent herewith for favour of your kind. information o
and further necessary action.
Yours faithfully,
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Enck- As above.
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Addl. District Magistrate,
Keonjhar o
Memo No. IRevl Dt
Copy forwarded to the Principal Chief Conservator of

Forests, Orissa, Bhubaneswar for information.
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Addl, District Magistrate,
Keonjhar
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Memo No. t..r AA /RevlDt /1- ~ . It o
Copy forwarded to Managing Director, Neelachal Ispat
Nigam Ltd, Kalinga Nagar Industrial Complex, DUbU~'-755026' Orissa,
o
Cuttack for information. A' C'
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Add!. District agistrate,
Keonjhar
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

FINAL REPORT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING

Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited

Vimta Labs Ltd.

1.1 Project Proponent

NEELACHAL ISPAT NIGAM LIMITED (NINL) is a joint venture public sector

1.2 Background of the Mining Project

1.2.1 Present Status

1.3 Description of Project

It is proposed to develop iron ore mine deposit in an area of 874.290-ha in

The proposed mine lease area of 874.290-ha is located at Keonjhar and

Sr. No. Particulars Details

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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION OF MINING PROJECT

2.1 Project Features

• Man Power Requirement

2.2 Salient Features of Iron Ore Mine

The salient features of mine are given below in the Table-2.

Sr. Description Mithirda Basada Kriyakudar

VIMTA Labs Limited, Hyderabad E-3

Sr. Description Mithirda Basada Kriyakudar

13 Number of shifts 2 shifts

2.3 Technology Consideration

• Mineral Reserves and Life of Mine

100% mechanized opencast method of mining will be practiced. The mechanised

• Drilling and blasting using Rotary Drills;

2.4 Reclamation and Afforestation Programme

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2.5 Conceptual Land use Pattern – ML Area

3.0 BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

3.1 Land Use

3.2 Soil Quality

Meteorological data at the site was monitored during October to December

3.4 Ambient Air Quality

3.5 Water Quality

3.6 Noise Levels

3.7 Ecological Environment

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3.8 Social Environment

4.0 ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

The environmental impacts due to the proposed project of mining project,

The applied ML area displays an undulated hilly topography. Altitudes vary

4.2 Air Quality

4.3 Noise Levels and Ground Vibrations

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4.4 Water Resources

4.5 Soil Environment

4.6 Solid Waste

4.7 Flora and Fauna

Extensive plantation comprising of pollutant resistant trees will be carried out

4.8 Socio-Economic Aspects

5.0 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

5.1 Air Quality Management

• Proper maintenance of the heavy earth moving machinery and vehicles;

5.2 Water Quality Management

About 96 m3/day wastewater will be generated from township which will be

• Working benches will be kept free from loose overburden/waste material;

5.3 Solid Waste Management

5.4 Reclamation Measure

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The reclamation of mined out area will be undertaken by means of back-filling

6.0 RISK ASSESSMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT STUDIES

7.0 PROJECT BENEFITS