MDSW Karnataka08

Rapid Environmental Impact
Assessment
&
Management Plan Report
Iron Ore & Manganese Ore Mine

of
M/s Canara Minerals Pvt. Ltd

(ML No 1465, Area 24.28 ha)
At
Madadakere & Shiranakatte Villages, Hosadurga
Taluka, Chitradurga District, Karnataka
Chaitanya Geo Lynx Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd.,

Hospet Hyderabad
REIA & EMP Report for Iron ore & Manganese Ore Mine of M/s Canara Minerals Pvt.Ltd (ML No:1465)
Executive Summary
M/s Canara Minerals Pvt. Limited is a private limited company is having a mining lease
by ML no 1465 for Iron ore & Manganese ore in Madadakere & Shriranakatte villages,
Hosadurga Taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
The salient features of the study area are given below
District & State Chitrdurga & Karnataka

Taluka Hosadurga
Village Madadakere & Shiranakatte
Survey no. 87 of Madadakere &
89 & 90 of Shiranakatte
Lease area 24.28 ha
Ownership/Occupancy Govt. Revenue land
Toposheet no. 57 C/5
Latitude Latitude N 13˚53’31” to 13˚53’51”
Longitude Longitude E 76˚24’31” to 76˚24’49”
Landuse Pattern Barren Land
Existence of public road Road passing from Mavinahalli to
Gollarahatti via ML area.
Nearest railway station & Port Ammasandra(25 km) is the nearest railway
station.
Mangalore is the nearest port (250km)
Police station and other facilities Hosadurga (20km) is having all facilities
like police station, fire station, Hospital,
bank, post office , school, workshops etc.
Topography
The area of the lease hold forms a part of the sloppy plain land with a small ridge like
mountain towards northern part. Southeastern trends of drainage pattern drain the
slopes. The annual rainfall in the region is around 670mm. The highest point on the hill
plateau is 735m above M.S.L. and the lowest elevation is about 685 m above M.S.L.
Salient Features Of Mining
• The mine will be operated by Mechanised open cast mining method

• The estimated mineable reserves are about 22.91 lakh tons
• The average annual production will be about 2 LTPA of iron ore & manganese in
the mining scheme period
• The life of mine is approximately 12 years
• Jack hammers & potable compressors will be used for drilling.
• Blasting is done using slurry type of explosives
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• The waste material to be handled for the life of the mine will be about 6.04 million
tons and will be dumped in an area of 5.98 ha.
Environmental Studies
Summary of monitored micro-meteorological data

Sl.No Parameters Data
1 Maximum temperature (0C) 31.7
2 Minimum temperature (0C) 16.8
3 Maximum Relative Humidity (%) 73
4 Minimum Relative Humidity (%) 30
5 Total Rainfall (mm) 181.6
6 Predominant wind direction NE
Baseline Status
Ambient Air Quality
The scenario of the existing Ambient Air Quality in the study region has been assessed
through a network of 9 Ambient Air Quality locations.
Sl no Location Direction w.r.t Mines Distance (km)
Core Zone
A1 Working Area -- --
A2 Haulage Road -- --
Buffer Zone
A3 Ramajjanahalli SW 3.2
A4 Shiranakatte, SE 1.0
A5 Madadakere WSW 2.3
A6 Oblapur W 7.0
A7 Lakkihalli NE 5.0
A8 Attimagi SSW 7.0
A9 Aiyanahalli SE 3.0
Analysis of Baseline Concentrations
The Ambient Air Quality levels in the study area are summarized below.
Units:µg/m3
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Core Zone 113-151 22-53 5.7-10.1 8.3-16.7
Buffer Zone 97-144 20.8-53.7 4.1-9.3 5.2-13.5
HC & CO values at all location in core and buffer zone are found to be <1 ppm
The ambient air quality observed during the study period is well within the prescribed
National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
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Impacts
Mining operations, generates dust and emissions due to transportation of ore from the
mines and the movement of trucks on unpaved surfaces. The impacts on air are mainly
due to generation of dust during loading, unloading and transportation of ore and
emissions such as SPM/SO2/NOx from the transporting trucks.
The trucks carrying ore will be covered with tarpaulin to prevent dust dissemination
during transportation.
Control Measures
• In order to minimize the dust emanating from the above sources water will be
sprinkled regularly at the mine pits and also on the haulage roads in order to
suppress the dust
• Transport vehicles will be maintained regularly in order to minimize the
emissions from them
• Plantation will be carried out which acts as pollution sink
Noise Quality
Noise levels were monitored at 9 locations. The results obtained were well within the
limits.
Noise levels during study period in dB(A)
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8
Min 36.7 37.1 34.8 37.4 37.8 37.7 37.1 37.3
Max 53.2 53.7 49.5 50.0 49.7 49.7 49.2 49.2
Ld 47.3 47.6 45.4 46.1 45.7 45.9 45.9 45.5
Standard 75 75 55 55 55 55 55 55
Ln 39.6 39.7 38.4 39.7 39.9 40.3 40.6 39.7
Standard 70 70 45 45 45 45 45 45
L Min Minimum Noise Level Recorded Ld Day Equivalents
L Max Maximum Noise Level Recorded Ln Night Equivalents
Control Measures
In order to protect the workers from higher noise levels, the management of M/s Canara
Minerals Pvt. Ltd iron & Manganese ore mine will adopt the following noise abatement
measures.
• Proper and timely maintenance of mining machinery

• Provision of earmuffs/ear plugs to workers in noise prone zones in the mine
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• Selection of suitable machinery and equipment, proper mounting of equipment,

providing noise insulation/padding wherever practicable and machinery fitted with
properly designed silencers
• Proper maintenance of noise generating parts of the machine
• Provision of earmuffs to workers as a measure to protect their ears
• Thick plantation in and around the mine
• Proper gradient of haul roads to reduce cumulative noise levels
• To carry out noise surveys during different seasons at the mine
Water Quality
Four Surface water and three ground water samples were collected to assess the water
quality in the study area.
S. With respect to Project site

Location Source
No Direction Distance in Km
SW1 Gundi halla Surface water W 1.5
Upstream of backwaters Surface water
SW2 E 4.5
of the Reservoir
Reservoir water near Surface water
SW3 SSW 7.0
Attimagi village
Downstream of back Surface water
SW4 S 5.5
waters of the Reservoir
GW1 Madadakere Ground water WSW 2.3
GW2 Lakkihalli Ground water NE 5.0
GW3 Aiyanahalli Ground water SE 3.0
Water Quality Data

S. No Parameter Unit SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 GW1 GW2 GW3
1 pH value -- 6.49 6.65 7.24 7.58 7.84 7.10 7.65
2 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 118 291 146 133 490 1430 1030
3 Chlorides as Cl mg/l 376 809 295 238 135 309 238
4 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 104 165 84 51 90 810 260
5 Flouride as F mg/l 1.32 0.85 0.95 0.60 0.65 0.85 0.82
6 TC MPN/100 ml 5 2 7 3 absent absent absent
As shown in the table all the water quality parameters were found to be within the
limits.
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Impacts on Water Environment
Mining activities cause adverse impacts due to mine drainage, Siltation due to storm
water and contaminated water from domestic sewage water. The impact on water
environment has been considered under the following heads:
• Water consumption
• Mine seepage and impact on ground water
• Impact on surface water bodies
• Storm water management
Soil Quality
Three locations were selected for analyzing the soil quality status in the study area. The
soil samples were collected from the agricultural lands from the buffer zone areas.
Flora & Fauna
The mining area is in waste lands and mining activity was carried out in the area in
previous lease period. Natural vegetation observed in the area is shrubs and bushes
along with grass. Some trees were also present in the slopes.
Areca plantations are grown in majority of lands. The major portion of the forest is dry
mixed deciduous or scrub type with extremely varying condition, composition and
density. The average height of the tree growth varies from 1-2m.
Waste Management
a) Nature of waste:
The usual mineral rejection is mainly shale/phyllite and BHQ. The total waste to
be generated during the life of mine is around 6.04 million tons.
b) Selection of dumping site:
The area selected for dumping is located in the slopes of northwestern part of the
mining area, which is barren area. Retention / toe walls are proposed around the
dump bottom to prevent the rolling down of boulders and wash off of fine material.
c) Maximum height and spread of dumps:
Waste material to be handled for the life of the mine will be about 6.04 million
tons. To accommodate this waste material, an area of 5.98 ha is earmarked in
the northeastern slope of the area. Dumping will be of 60 m height in three
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stages for the life of mine. Waste material shall be carried by 10 T capacity
tippers.
The surrounding area will be used for construction of toe-walls/garland drains all
around foot the dump to protect from wash-off / sliding.
d) Stacking of sub-grade minerals:
Iron ore of >55 and <58% grade and >20 and 25% Mn grade is considered as
sub grade. During this plan period, a total of about 0.65 lakh tons of iron ore sub-
grade and about 20,000 tons of Mn subgrade will be generated. Stacking of sub-
grade mineral shall be done separately in the 0.73 ha area. These will be blended
with high-grade ore and sold.
e) Selection of site for Stacking:
Stacking of sub-grade mineral shall be done separately in the stockyard of

subgrade minerals, which is of area of 0.73 ha.
f) Height and spread of stacks:
Height of sub-grade mineral stock shall be maintained at 3 mtrs with angle of

repose 30 to 35 degrees. This will facilitates to re-handle the stocks without any
difficulty to process the ore as and when required.
Afforestation Plan
Under plantation program, it is suggested to develop green belt along the boundary of
mine lease area and on the dumps. The implementation of the development of green
belt around the dumps will be of paramount importance as it will not only add up as
an aesthetic feature, but also act as a pollution sink. Grass species will be
propagated to bind the loose particles. Root bearing and hardy species will be
planted in the contour benches at closure intervals.
The species to be grown in the areas should be dust tolerant and fast growing species so
that a permanent green belt is created.
The main aim of the plantation of the mined out areas is to stabilize the area to protect it
from rain and wind erosion.
To stabilize the slopes, proper stonewalls shall be built along the bench edges. The
bench area shall then be prepared for plantation by spreading/utilizing the topsoil
segregated and stacked separately.
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Based on the community needs the afforestation would mainly aim at
• Protection of soil erosion

• Plantations of fuel wood blocks to meet the energy requirements
Intensive planting will be taken up in all vacant places and on rejection dumps. The area
will be first graded to open the voids and graded surface will be covered with a layer of
topsoil to ensure proper growth of vegetation. Suitable plant species will be selected for
re-vegetation on dumps. The other area is covered with economic horticultural trees like
Coconut, Mango and Medicinal plants.
The detail afforestation program during the plan period is as follows.
Plantation Programm area in (ha)
Year Excavated Overburden Top soil Mineral Storage Screening Plant Total
area & Green Dump
belt
Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees Area Trees
(ha) (ha) (ha) (ha) (ha) (ha)
1st -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2nd -- -- -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- -- -- 0.1 250
3rd -- -- -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- -- -- 0.1 250
4th 2 5000 -- -- 0.14 350 -- -- -- -- 2.14 150
5th 2 5000 -- -- -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- 2.1 5250
7th 2 5000 1 2500 -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- 3.1 7750
10th 2 5000 1 2500 -- -- 0.1 250 0.5 1250 3.6 9000
12th 2 5000 2 5000 -- -- 0.28 700 0.2 500 4.48 11200
Post 4.31 10775 1.98 4950 -- -- -- -- 0.03 75 6.32 15800
Mining
Total 14.31 30775 5.98 14950 0.34 850 0.58 1450 0.73 1825 21.94 54850
Socio-economic Benefits
There is positive impact on socio-economics of people living in the villages. The villages
in the buffer zone depend upon agriculture. Mining operations in the subject area has
positive impact by providing Job opportunities. Besides, there is indirect employment in
transportation of ore to destinations. The State Government will earn higher revenue
after proposed expansion by way of royalty, sales tax, cess etc. The Government of India
ill earn Income tax and valuable foreign exchange as the ore is exported to foreign
countries
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Implementation of EMP & Monitoring Programme
The environment management plan is detailed on the basis of impact assessment.

Control and mitigation measures for the adverse impacts envisaged.
As the major environmental attributes have been confined to the project area alone,
implementations of the proposed control measures and monitoring thereof will be
undertaken on the regional basis. M/s Canara Minerals Pvt. Ltd will ensure the
implementation of the measures within the mine area and carryout efficient monitoring.
In order to implement the measures suggested for mitigating the adverse impacts on the
environment, it is suggested to monitor the environmental parameters regularly.
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Contents
Chapter- No Title Page No
1 Introduction 1-4
2 Project Description 5-11
3 Environmental Description 12-28
4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts &

29 - 46
Proposed mitigation measures
5 Environmental Management Plan & Post 47-61

project monitoring programm
62-74
6 Additional Studies
Annexure
I Air Quality Data

II Noise Levels Data
III Water Quality
IV Water Balance
V Socio-Economic Data
REIA & EMP Report for Manganese Ore Mine of Canara Minerals Pvt.Ltd (ML No:1465)
COMPLIANCE TO TOR
M/s Canara Minerals Pvt.Ltd has applied for a mining lease over an extent of 24.28
ha in Madadakere and Shiranakatte villages, Hosadurga Taluk, Chitradurga district,
Karnataka so as to mine iron ore & Manganese ore.
EIA/EMP has been prepared for the above said mine and the EIA/EMP report is as
per the model TOR provided by MoEF.
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Introduction & Profile of Project Proponent
M/s Canara Minerals Pvt. Ltd is a private limited company owning several mining
leases in Chitradurga and Tumkur districts. The company is carrying out systematic
and scientific mining operations to obtain iron and manganese ore and selling the
minerals to local steel plants and also for export market.
The present project is for renewal of Iron ore & Manganese Ore Mine [ML no 1465] in
Madadakere and Shirankatte villages, Hosadurga Taluk, Chitradurga district,
Karnataka.
1.2 List of other mining projects owned by M/s Canara Minerals Pvt.
Ltd.
Production
S No. ML No. Village/Taluka/District Area Mineral
Status
Lingadevarahalli &
Gulihosahalli village,
1 1636 24.5 ha Iron ore/Mn ore 1.02 LTPA
Holalkere Taluk,
Chitradurga Dt.
Chikkakittadahalli &
Lingadevarahalli
2 1694 26.3 ha Iron ore/Mn ore 1.0 LTPA
village, Holalkere
Taluk, Chitradurga Dt.
Shivasandra village,
3 836 Gubbi Taluk, Tumkur 11.33 ha Iron ore/Mn ore 5 LTPA
Dt.
Mavinahalli & Kondli
4 673 villages, Gubbi Taluk, 10.11 ha Mn ore 0.5 LTPA
Tumkur Dt.
1.3 List of the existing and operating mines within 10 km radius of the
proposed project
Sl. Name of the Village Mineral Extsent M.L.

No. Applicant and /Taluk/ Dist No.
address
1 Sri Srinivasa clays Ittigehalli, Limestone & 101.17 Hects 1999
Bellary –583 103 dolomite
2 T.A Chikkabylanak Manganese 35.20 Hects 2037
Somashekharapp ere ore,
a Bangalore Limestone,
-560 079 Dolomite
3 M/s Balaji Sirankatte & Manganese 86 Acres or 2096
Produce Co., Lakkihalli ore 34.80 Hects
Madras-028
Chaitanya Geo Lynx, Hospet Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd, Hyderabad

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M/s Balaji Lakkenahalli, Manganese 10.00 Hects 2222

4 Produce Co, Sherankutte Ore
Madras 600028
5 G.D. Ranganath Singerahally Green Quartz 12.04 Acres 2255
Hosadurga,- Tandaga (4.90 Hects)
577527,
6 M/s Veda Malsapura, Limestone & 838.00 Acres 2304
Cements Bavinhally, Dolomite
(339.13 Hects)
Bangalore-21 Jyanahally
7 M/S Vani Vilas Kandthere Lime stone & 2337
Cements Dolomite 525 Acres
Bangalore-94 (212.46 H)
8 M/s Madras D.B. Kere Lime Stone 120 acres 2350
Cements Ltd.,
Rama Mandiram Inclusion
Tamil Nadu
9 M/s Mysore Lime D.B.Kere Limestone & 40.87 Hect., 2367
Stone Co., Pvt Dolomite
Ltd.,
Bangalore-3.
10 Allum Kenchanahalli Manganese & 2436
Veerabhadrappa Iron Ore 28.07 Hect
Bellary –1.
11 Canara Minerals Gulihosalli, Manganese & 1636
Pvt Ltd, Bangalore Iron Ore 24.5 ha
12 Canara Minerals Sannakittadah Manganese & 1694
Pvt Ltd, Bangalore alli Iron Ore 26.3 ha
All leases are in Hosadurga Taluk and Chitradurag dt
1.4 Project Objective
• Mining Lease Renewal

• Production of 1.48 LTPA of Iron ore & 0.52 LTPA of Manganese Ore
Scope of the Study
• Identification of Environmental Aspects and its associated impacts on the

environment
• delineating proper environmental measures to mitigate / minimize the impacts
• To check the compliance of operations as per the statutory Consent / Legal
requirements
The scope of the study includes a detailed characterization of various environmental

components like air, noise, water, land and socio-economics within an area of 10 Km
radius around the proposed Mine Lease area.

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The various steps involved in the study includes:
Â Identification of significant environmental parameters and assessing the status

within the impact zone
Â Prediction of Impacts envisaged due to proposed scheme on various
environmental parameters
Â Evaluation of impacts after superimposing the predicted scenario over the
baseline scenario to prepare Environmental Management Plan
1.5 Nature, Size, Location of Project and its Importance to Region and
Country
NATURE
The project involves excavation of iron & Manganese ore by mechanized opencast
method. Drilling and blasting operations are involved wherein drilling will be carried
out by Wagon drills and portable compressors and blasting through slurry type
explosives and detonators.
SIZE
The project will cover a total lease area of 24.28 ha. The maximum production from
the mine will be about 1.48 LTPA of Iron ore & 0.52 LTPA of Manganese ore. The
employment at the mine is around 105 persons.
LOCATION
The mine lease area is located in jurisdiction of Madadakere and Shiranakatte

villages, Hosadurga Taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
The ML area is located within the latitude N 13˚53’31” to 13˚53’51”and longitude E

76˚24’31” to 76˚24’49”.
mountain towards northern part. Southeastern trends of drainage pattern drain the
slopes. The annual rainfall in the region is around 670mm. The highest point on the
hill plateau is 735m above M.S.L. and the lowest elevation is about 685 m above
M.S.L.

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IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT TO REGION & COUNTRY
Our country has been progressing very fast requiring inter alia, high production of
steel, Ferro alloys and Manganese ore, which plays a very important role in
improving the economic condition of any country. Thus, the project will improve the
economic condition of the country to a great extent.
The region is economically backward mostly dependent on seasonal farming. The

per capita income of villages is much below the national average. As a result of the
proposed project various facilities like educational, medical and other tangible
benefits will enhance in the area. Thus, the project will greatly improve the economic
condition of the area.
Details of the project area
Area
State District Village Survey no Ownership
(ha)
87 of
Madadakere & Madadakere
Government
Karnataka Chitradurga Shiranakatte & 24.28
Revenue land
villages 89 & 90 of
Shiranakatte
1.6 Justification of project (if ecologically fragile area)
The project is a government revenue however, there are no ecologically fragile areas
within the study area.
1.7 Status & Stage of regulatory clearances
The status & stage of regulatory clearances are shown in the following table.
Mining Plan : Approved vide letter no No. MP/CTD/Fe-170-SZ

dated 24.04.2007.
Consent for Establishment : Applied
TOR Meeting : TOR Meeting Completed
1.8 Consultants for the Study
The environmental study was carried out by M/s Chaithanya Geo Lynx, Hospet and
M/s Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd., Hospet during winter season 2007-2008 (Dec 07 –
Feb 08)
1.9 Lease deed copy – Enclosed as an annexure .

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REIA & EMP Report for Iron ore & Manganese Ore Mine of M/s Canara Minerals Pvt. Ltd (ML No:1465)
Chapter 2
Project Description
2.1 General description of project
Project Proposal
The proposal is for renewal of mining lease and production of 1.48 LTPA of iron ore & 0.52
lakh tonnes / annum of manganese ore.
Need for the project
The ore produced will be used for Pig iron/Steel/Mn steel production.
Topography
The ML area is located within the latitude N 13˚53’31” to 13˚53’51”and longitude E 76˚24’31”
to 76˚24’49”.
mountain towards northern part. Southeastern trends of drainage pattern drain the slopes.
The annual rainfall in the region is around 670mm. The highest point on the hill plateau is
735m above M.S.L. and the lowest elevation is about 685 m above M.S.L.
2.2 Project details
General Geology
Geologically, the area forms part of the Chiknayakanahalli Schist Belt of Chitradurga group of
Younger schist belts of Dharwar type. The generalised stratigraphic sequence of the
Chitradurga belt is given below:
Ranibennur Greywacke, Chert, Phyllite

Formation
Ingaldhal Ingaldhal volcanics and associated
Formation Sulphide iron formation
Vani Vilasa Fe-Mn iron formation
Formation Limestone, dolomite, phyllite
Talya conglomerate
Javanahalli Amygdular basalt and clastics and
Formation Associated para-gneisses
Neralkatte quartz-pebble conglomerate,
Quartzite
Unconformity
Basement Gneiss
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The major minerals occurring in this belt are iron and manganese bearing minerals,
limestone, dolomite, quartz etc.
A prominent band of iron formation is present to the east of chiknayaknahalli. The band
extends from Huliyar in the north and Hatyal and Dodguni in the south. The iron formation is
folded forming the Dodguni anticline.
The region is full of ancient workings for iron ore. Several small deposit have been worked in
recent years around Karekurchi, Kondli, Doregudda, Shiva Sandra, Chiknayakanahalli and
Janehar. Other workings are further north forming Kudrekanve hills. While the iron ore
formation is extensive, concentration of high grade ore is limited to a few pockets.
Local Geology
Two nos. of Quartzite bands having alternate bans of Maganiferous phyllite and hematite
present in it. Depending on the prevalent conditions at that time, Mn anf fe minerals are
released or leached out. Hence, Maganiferous phyllite has made way for manganese ore
and hematitic concentration made iron ore. These can be seen clearly in the pits. At places
iron ore bands are showing limonitisation leading to the formation of yellow ochre. Banded
Hematite Quartzite (BHQ) having NW/SE strike with steep easterly dip. The length of BHQ
band varies between 200-400mts where as width is between 10-100m. These banded
ferruginous quartzite formations are having alternate bands of hematite and manganiferous
phyllites.
Apart from the reef ore, the Iron ore and BHQ float is observed in the area, these floats are
hard and having high tumbler values.
2.3 Additional details
Drainage Pattern
The Mining activity will be concentrated on the elevated portions of the hill range. The
monsoon water gets drained off through the natural valleys. There is no seepage water and
there is no water table in the vicinity as the lowest level of mining (640 m RL) will be well
above the ground water table level of 550 m RL . To prevent erosion of topsoil and dumps
during monsoon, Garland drains will be made to channelise the rainwater out of the dumping
area. Sufficient numbers of Check-dams in the valleys and Toe-walls of suitable size will be
constructed around the base of the dumps to prevent sliding and wash off of the material

2.4 Details of Mining
Exploration already carried out
Detailed exploration with core drilling has not been carried out. However, all old pits and
trenches made during the earlier lease period have been studied for estimation of reserves.
Exploration proposed to be carried out
To know the depth and any variation in the ROM, the company wants to drill 4 nos. of vertical
DTH drill holes to a total depth of 280 m. All boreholes will be drilled in the first year of the
mining plan period.
Reserves
The summary of mineable reserves estimated is given below:
Category Iron ore (tons) Mn ore (tons)

Proved 839430 332900
Probable 504552 168990
Possible 243240 81495
TOTAL 1587222 583385
Details of proposed year-wise production /Development in tons are;
Years Iron ore Mn ore Waste Ore: Waste

I 58050 23220 37680 1:0.37
II 93150 37260 139440 1:0.93
III 114450 45780 224320 1:1.12
IV 107250 42900 247200 1:1.24
V 131100 52440 359760 1:1.79
TOTAL 468000 201600 1008400 1:1.18
Mining
It is proposed to mine iron ore and Manganese ore by mechanized opencast mining method
by a system of benches. Bench height and width shall be maintained at 8m each. Ore will be
excavated by ripper dozer, hydraulic excavator, wheel loader and tippers etc. Slope of the
benches will be maintained at 450 gradient. Drilling and blasting techniques will be used for
hard formations. Wagon drills and potable compressors will be used for drilling. The waste
generated in the workings will be dumped in the area of 5.98 ha.
Tippers are used for transportation of waste material/ore

Conceptual Mining Plan
Proposed rate of Production when the mine is fully developed
A targeted production of around 1.48 LTPA of iron ore and 0.52 LTPA of Manganese ore will
be achieved from this area.
Minable reserves and anticipated life of the Mine
Estimated Minable Reserves 22.91 lakh tons

Average rate of production per year during five year 1.63 lakh ton
plan
Expected rate of production after five year plan 2.0 lakh ton
Thus anticipated life of mine 12 Years
Mine Development
a) Nature of waste:
The usual mineral rejection is mainly shale/phyllite and BHQ. The total waste to be
generated during the life of mine is around 6.04 million tons.
b) Selection of dumping site:
The area selected for dumping is located in the slopes of northwestern part of the
mining area, which is barren area. Retention / toe walls are proposed around the
dump bottom to prevent the rolling down of boulders and wash off of fine material.
c) Maximum height and spread of dumps:
Waste material to be handled for the life of the mine will be about 6.04 million tons.
To accommodate this waste material, an area of 5.98 ha is earmarked in the
northeastern slope of the area. Dumping will be of 60 m height in three stages for the
life of mine. Waste material shall be carried by 10 T capacity tippers.
The surrounding area will be used for construction of toe-walls/garland drains all
around foot the dump to protect from wash-off / sliding.
d) Stacking of sub-grade minerals:
Iron ore of >55 and <58% grade and >20 and 25% Mn grade is considered as sub
grade. During this plan period, a total of about 0.65 lakh tons of iron ore sub-grade

and about 20,000 tons of Mn subgrade will be generated. Stacking of sub-grade

mineral shall be done separately in the 0.73 ha area. These will be blended with high-
grade ore and sold.
e) Selection of site for Stacking:
Stacking of sub-grade mineral shall be done separately in the stockyard of subgrade

minerals, which is of area of 0.73 ha.
f) Height and spread of stacks:
Height of sub-grade mineral stock shall be maintained at 3 mtrs with angle of repose
30 to 35 degrees. This will facilitates to re-handle the stocks without any difficulty to
process the ore as and when required.
Drilling & Blasting
Drilling and blasting techniques will be used for hard formations This hard zone will be
blasted systematically by drilling in 3x2m grid pattern to achieve better fragmentation and
also to make easy handling for excavators. Jack hammer drills and compressors will be used
for blast hole drilling. Slurry type of explosives will be used for blasting.
Broad Blasting Parameters
115 mm dia wagon drill holes in development shall have a spacing and burden of 3.0 m and
2.5 m respectively. Normally two rows of blasting pattern will be adopted to control the
ground vibration, back break and noise pollution. Maximum number of holes kept in blasting
round will be around 25-30. Us of MS delay detonators and cord relays will help in controlling
the vibration and achieve better fragmentation.
Storage of explosives
The applicant proposes to acquire a magazine of suitable capacity after grant of mining
lease.
Loading
Wheel loaders/excavators will be used for loading of waste material.

Hauling/Transport
Tippers of 10 tons capacity will be deployed for hauling ore to the Screening plant or mineral
stock and waste material to dump yards and also for transporting the saleable ore to buyers
point.
Use Of Minerals
The details of user industries (buyers), for which the ore produced is supplied, are given in
the following Table.
Buyer Size Use Grade %
Pig Iron/Steel plants +10 mm Pig Iron/Steel Production +26% Mn
Export houses (iron ore only) -10 mm Export +62% Fe
Others
a) Site Services
Office, Store, Workshop, Water tank and other facilities like First-Aid Station, Rest
Shelters etc are proposed to construct at the southwestern part of the area.
b) Employment Potential
Employment potential of the mining activity and screening plant operation is listed
below:
1 Mines Foreman 1 Compressor operators 1

2 Asst. Manager/ Mining Engineer 1 HEMM operator 4
3 Mining mate 2 Heavy vehicle drivers 10
4 Blasting helpers 1 Light vehicle drivers 2
5 Mines Foreman 2 Office clerk 1
6 Blaster cum mining mate 1/2 Samplers 2
7 Driller/Drilling Helpers 1/2 Helpers 2
8 Supervisors 4 Semi skilled workers 60
9 Mechanic 1 Mechanical foreman 2
Total : 105
Land Use Pattern
Mine Lease area: Lease area applied for renewal is 24.28 ha and it is a government
revenue area.

Usage Present Conceptual stage

(ha) (ha)
Area of excavation 0.50 13.03
Storage of topsoil -- 0.34
Overburden dump 1.20 5.98
Mineral storage -- 0.58
Infrastructure -- 1.35
Green belt -- 1.28
Roads -- 0.99
Screening Plant -- 0.73
Undisturbed area 23.78 --
Total 24.28 24.28

Chapter 3
Description of Environment
The baseline environmental study of the ML area as core zone and 10 km radius from
the ML boundary as buffer zone include detailed characterization of components like
Meteorological Observations, Ambient Air Quality, Noise Quality, Water Quality, Soil
Quality, Biological study and Demographic Pattern.
3.1 The Approach
The EIA report for the project has to describe the existing environmental conditions
surrounding the ML area. It shall identify the impacts on environmental parameters that
are likely to be impacted due to expansion of mining activities.
To determine the magnitude of significant potential impacts and to ensure that the
environmental considerations are given adequate weightage, a preliminary
environmental screening was carried out. The environmental screening was based on
the available secondary data supplemented by regular field visits. During screening,
significant environmental issues were examined for all the alternatives. Primary and
secondary data were collected to describe the existing environmental set-up.
The Environmental attributes and frequency of monitoring is given in table 3.1
Table-3.1
Salient Features of Baseline Environmental Studies
Parameter Study Inference

Micrometeorological Wind Profile To assess air pollution impacts
Studies on neighboring environment
Air Quality Data Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM)
Respirable Particulate Matter (RPM)
To assess baseline air quality
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
status of the area
Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
To identify noise producing
Noise Quality Studies Noise Levels
areas
To identify baseline water
Water Quality & Soil Physical, Chemical, and Heavy Metals quality, Soil quality for future
Quality Studies & Land Use Studies reference and land use pattern
in the area
To assess the existing floral &
Biological faunal species with their
Flora & Fauna
Environment densities, in order to evaluate
impact on them
Socio-economic & To know the socio-economic
Socio-economic
Demographic studies status of the study area.

3.2 Meteorology
Micrometeorological data within the project area was assessed through a weather
monitoring station set up at mine site during Winter season 2007-2008 (Dec-Feb). Wind
speed, wind direction, temperature and relative humidity were recorded in the met-
station and parameters like cloud cover and rainfall were recorded by visual
observations and rain gauge respectively.
Hourly average, maximum and minimum values were recorded continuously for 24-Hrs
duration. The data generated is computed to obtain wind roses and summarized in Table
3.2. The data generated is computed to obtain wind rose of the area.
Table 3.2
Summary of monitored micro-meteorological data
Sl.No Parameters Data

1 Maximum temperature (0C) 33.7
2 Minimum temperature (0C) 16.8
3 Maximum Relative Humidity (%) 73
4 Minimum Relative Humidity (%) 30
5 Total Rainfall (mm) 381.6
6 Predominant wind direction NE
Wind rose Diagram 24 Hours

The scenario of the existing Ambient Air Quality in the study zone of 10 kms radius
around mine site has been assessed through a network of Ambient Air Quality locations.
The design of monitoring network in the air quality surveillance program was based on
emitters, pathway and the receptors with the following considerations.
• Topography / Terrain of the study area
• Human Settlements
• Wind pattern
• Health status
• Representation of Regional Background levels
• Accessibility of monitoring site
• Resource Availability
Pre-calibrated R.D. Samplers have been used for monitoring the existing AAQ status.
Maximum, Minimum, Average and Percentile values have been computed from the raw
data collected at all individual sampling stations to represent the Ambient Air Quality
Status.
The Ambient Air Quality studies were carried out during Winter season 2007-08. The
significant parameters viz., Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Respirable Particulate
Matter (RPM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Carbon monoxide
(CO) were monitored in the core and buffer zones.
Criteria for Site Selection of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
The ambient air quality monitoring stations to be put up for generating the baseline data
and for further monitoring the model suggested by USEPA (1975b) has been adopted.
The model suggests that the minimum number of stations should be four. However, the
exact number has to be arrived at by knowing the wind rose (wind blowing directions and
their respective frequencies) at site and the distances of the residential and sensitive
areas from the project site in the buffer zone. This model suggested by Houghland and
Stephens, 1976 (Ref. The Design of Air Quality Monitoring Network,” R.E. Munn, 1981)
is simple and reliable. It suggests setting up of monitoring stations at those locations
where the probability of occurrence of maximum GLCs (Ground Level Concentrations) is
high. The probability factor was found by determining the ‘Coverage Factor (Ajk)’ for
residential locations around the proposed site, which are liable to be affected by
pollutants. Coverage Factors ‘Ajk’ for all the potential locations were calculated by the
following formula.

Ajk = Freq. (k)/ (1+Dj)
Where,
Ajk = Coverage factor of monitoring station in the ‘k’th downwind
Sector from source
Freq. (k) = Frequency of wind direction in the ‘k’th sector
Dj = Distance from the station to the source in Km.
Twelve probable monitoring stations were selected all around the project site with due
consideration to the wind direction and the distance from the site. For each of these
stations coverage factor ‘Ajk’ was calculated and presented in the following Table-3.3.
The stations, which gave higher Ajk values, were chosen as monitoring stations.
Table-3.3
Coverage factors for ambient air quality monitoring stations
Sl. Monitoring Distance Direction Frequency AAQM
Ajk
No. stations Dj Km w.r.t. Mine k% Ranking
1 Shiranakatte 1.0 SE 0.42 0.21 II
2 Madadakere 2.3 WSW 3.23 0.98 III
3 Ramajjanahalli 3.2 SW 22.78 5.42 I
4 Lakkihalli 5.0 NE 7.31 1.22 V
5 Bharamagiri 9.0 ENE 0.42 0.04 --
6 Kenkere 4.0 NW 0.28 0.06 --
7 Kodihalli 8.2 W 15.33 1.67 --
8 Doddakittadahalli 6.5 NW 0.28 0.04 --
9 Aiyanahalli 3.0 SE 0.42 0.11 VII
10 Attimagi 7.0 SSW 6.61 0.83 VI
11 Oblapur 7.0 W 15.33 1.92 IV
12 Vanivilasapura 7.4 E 1.54 0.18 --
Stations having Ajk around one, were taken for monitoring. Thus, it can be seen that
Ramajjanahalli, Shiranakatte, Madadakere, Oblapur, Lakkihalli, Attimagi & Aiyanahalli
with ranking I, II, III, IV, V,VI and VII respectively were chosen as the ambient air quality
monitoring stations.
The Ambient Air Quality studies were carried out during Winter season 2007- 2008. The
ambient air quality sampling locations are given in Table 3.4.The details of Ambient Air
Quality monitored test results are given in Annexure I and summarized in Table 3.5.

Table-3.4
Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Sl no Location Direction w.r.t Mines Distance (km)
Core Zone
A1 Working Area -- --
A2 Haulage Road -- --
Buffer Zone
A3 Ramajjanahalli SW 3.2
A4 Shiranakatte, SE 1.0
A5 Madadakere WSW 2.3
A6 Oblapur W 7.0
A7 Lakkihalli NE 5.0
A8 Attimagi SSW 7.0
A9 Aiyanahalli SE 3.0
Results of air quality in detail are given in Annexure I and summarized in Table 3.5.
Table 3.5
Ambient Air Quality Levels in the Study Area
Units: µg / m3
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Core Zone 113-151 22-53 5.7-10.1 8.3-16.7
Buffer Zone 97-144 20.8-53.7 4.1-9.3 5.2-13.5
HC & CO values at all location in core and buffer zone are found to be <1 ppm
The ambient air quality observed during the study period is well within the prescribed
National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Summary of ambient air quality

(98th percentile values)
Units: µg/m3
Location SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Working Area 147.6 51.2 9.9 14.7
Haulage Road 149.6 46.2 9.5 16.6
Ramajjanahalli 139.0 40.8 8.6 12.2
Shiranakatte, 139.0 51.3 9.2 13.4
Madadakere 142.6 41.6 7.6 12.4
Oblapur 139.5 41.7 8.1 11.5
Lakkihalli 142.1 47.5 8.6 12.6
Attimagi 142.5 44.2 8.8 13.0
Aiyanahalli 146.5 44.2 8.8 13.0
HC & CO levels were observed to be less than 1 ppm

3.3 Noise Environment
A preliminary survey was undertaken to identify the major noise generating sources in
the area and noise monitoring has been conducted at all the identified locations during
the study period.
3.3.1 Reconnaissance Survey and identification of Sampling Locations
A preliminary reconnaissance survey was undertaken to identify the major noise

generating sources in the area. The noise at different noise generating sources based
on the mining activities, commercial activities, traffic, etc have been identified. The noise
monitoring has been conducted at all the identified location in the study area during the
study period.
Measured noise levels, displayed, as a function of time, is useful for describing the
acoustical climate of the community. Noise levels recorded at each station with a time
interval of about 60 minutes are computed for equivalent noise levels.
Equivalent noise level is a single number descriptor for describing time varying noise
levels. The equivalent noise level is defined mathematically as
Leq = 10 Log L / T∑ (10Ln/10)
Where L = Sound pressure level at function of time dB (A)
T = Time interval of observation
Noise levels during the night time generally drop, therefore to compute Equivalent noise
levels for the night time, noise levels are increased by 10 dB (A) as the night time high
noise levels are judged more annoying compared to the day time.
Noise levels at a particular station are represented as Day-Night equivalents (Ldn). Day
Night equivalent is the single number index designed to rate environmental noise on
daily / 24 hourly basis.
Mathematically Ldn is given by

Ldn = 10 Log {1/24 (15 x 10(Ld/10) + 9 x 10(Ln+10) /10)}
Where Ld = A weighed equivalent for day time period (6 am-9 pm)
Ln = A weighed equivalent for night time period (9 pm to 6 am)

3.3.2 Assessment of Noise Levels
The main objective of noise level assessment is to identify all the sources acceptable
and unacceptable to study region. The acoustical environment varies dynamically in
magnitude and character throughout most communities. The noise level variation can be
temporal, spectral and spatial. The maximum impact of noise is felt on urban areas,
which is mostly due to the commercial / mining activities and vehicular movement during
peak hours of the day.
The assessment of noise pollution in the study area has been carried out keeping the
above said considerations. The existing status of noise levels within the study zone has
been undertaken through reconnaissance, identification of existing noise sources, land
use pattern for monitoring of baseline noise levels.
Mining and allied activities usually cause noise pollution. Excessive noise levels will
cause adverse effects on human beings and associated environment including domestic
animals, wild life, natural ecosystem and structures.
To know the ambient noise levels in the study area, noise levels were recorded at mining
area and nearby villages using noise level recorder.
The noise level readings are given in Annexure II, monitoring locations are given in
Table 3.6.
Table 3.6
Details of Noise Quality Monitoring Locations
Direction w.r.t Mines

Sl no Location Distance (km)
Core Zone
N1 Working Area -- -
N2 Haulage Road -- -
Buffer Zone
N3 Ramajjanahalli SW 3.2
N4 Shiranakatte SE 1.0
N5 Madadakere WSW 2.3
N6 Oblapur W 7.0
N7 Lakkihalli NE 5.0
N8 Attimagi SSW 7.0
N9 Aiyanahalli SE 3.0

Table 3.7
Noise Levels during Study Period
Units: dB (A)
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8
Min 36.7 37.1 34.8 37.4 37.8 37.7 37.1 37.3
Max 53.2 53.7 49.5 50.0 49.7 49.7 49.2 49.2
Ld 47.3 47.6 45.4 46.1 45.7 45.9 45.9 45.5
Standard 75 75 55 55 55 55 55 55
Ln 39.6 39.7 38.4 39.7 39.9 40.3 40.6 39.7
Standard 70 70 45 45 45 45 45 45
L Min Minimum Noise Level Recorded Ld Day Equivalents
L Max Maximum Noise Level Recorded Ln Night Equivalents
It is observed that the noise values obtained were within the prescribed Ambient Air
Quality Standards with respect to Noise
3.4 Water Quality
Assessment of baseline data on water quality includes
• Identification of surface water sources

• Identification of ground water sources
• Collection of water samples
• Analyzing water samples collected for physico-chemical and biological
parameters
3.4.1 Surface Water & Ground Water
Four surface water and three ground water samples were collected to assess the water
quality in the study area. The monitoring locations are given in Table 3.8. The results are
given in detail in Annexure III and summarized in Table 3.9
Table 3.8
Details of Water Quality Monitoring Stations
S. With respect to Project site
Location Source
No Direction Distance in Km
SW1 Gundi halla Surface water W 1.5
Upstream of backwaters of Surface water
SW2 E 4.5
the Reservoir
Reservoir water near Surface water
SW3 SSW 7.0
Attimagi village
Downstream of back Surface water
SW4 S 5.5
waters of the Reservoir
GW1 Madadakere Ground water WSW 2.3
GW2 Lakkihalli Ground water NE 5.0
GW3 Aiyanahalli Ground water SE 3.0

Table 3.9
Water Quality Data
S. No Parameter Unit SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 GW1 GW2 GW3

1 pH value -- 6.49 6.65 7.24 7.58 7.84 7.10 7.65
2 Total Dissolved Solids mg/l 118 291 146 133 490 1430 1030
3 Chlorides as Cl mg/l 376 809 295 238 135 309 238
4 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 104 165 84 51 90 810 260
5 Flouride as F mg/l 1.32 0.85 0.95 0.60 0.65 0.85 0.82
6 TC MPN/100 ml 5 2 7 3 absentabsent absent
As shown in the table all the water quality parameters were found to be within the limits.
Waste water Production
There is no waste water generation from the mine.
Rainwater Harvesting
Open drains will be made to collect the storm waters from first order seasonal stream
and as well as dumps for disposal of solid wastes within the ML area.
Rainwater Harvesting System (RWHS) designs and construction details are given below.
Rain Water Harvesting Structure (RWHS) for Ground water Recharge:
Size: 1.0m x 1.0m x 1.5m
Construction Details of Rain Water Harvesting system

S.No Volume, Cu.m Description
1 4.5 Excavation in Hard Gravelly and all available soils
2 2.25 65 mm metal
3 1.25 20 mm metal
4 0.675 Coarse sand
5 0.24 CRS masonry in 1:6 prop.
6 4.5 Carting of excavated earth for a lead of 8 km.

Sea water intrusion
The intrusion of sea water w.r.t mining activities is not applicable.
3.5 Land Environment
The soil samples from the core and buffer zones were analyzed for physico-chemical
parameters. The sampling locations are given in Table 3.10.
The samples were analyzed for physico-chemical parameters and results are given in
Table 3.10.
Table-3.10
Soil sampling locations
S.No Location Direction w.r.t mine Distance in Km

S1 Madadakere WSW 2.3
S2 Lakkihalli NE 5.0
S3 Attimagi SSW 7.0

Table-3.11
Soil Quality
S. No Parameters Unit S1 S2 S3
1 pH (1:2 Soil Water Extract) - 7.65 7.47 7.72
2 Electrical Conductivity Micro
310 350 370
mhos
3 Total Soluble Salts Kg/ha 438 208 226
4 Nitrate as N Mg/l 1.09 1.13 1.33
5 Phosphorous as P2O5 Kg/ha 70 310 240
6 Potash as K2O Kg/ha 9 58 37
7 Sodium as Na2O Kg/ha 200 1200 1340
8 Calcium as Ca Kg/ha 1329 950 1081
9 Magnesium as Mg Kg/ha 666 402 437
10 Chloride as Cl Kg/ha 90.3 51.7 43
11 Organic carbon % 1.37 1.05 1.55
12 Texture - Sandy Sandy Sandy Clay
Loam Clay Loam
13 Sand % 71 40 47
14 Silt % 12 24 21
15 Clay % 17 36 32
Note: SiCL – Silt clay loam, SCL – Sandy Clay Loam, SiC – Silt Clay, LS - Loamy Sand
Three locations were selected and analyzed for the above mentioned parameters and
were found to be with in the permissible limits.
Results & Discussions
• The pH values of the soil samples collected were in the range 7.47-7.72
• The nutrients like N, P and K are in moderate concentration in all the samples.
Land Use Pattern
Core Zone: Lease area applied for renewal is 24.28 ha and it is a government revenue
area.
Buffer Zone : State reserve Forests, Agricultural and backwaters of Vanivilasasagara

reservoir cover major part of the study area.


(ha) (ha)
Green belt -- 1.28
Roads -- 0.99
Total 24.28 24.28
Study Area
Based on census 2001 data it in observed that about 21.6 % of the study area is under
forest cover followed by un-irrigated land (27.9%). The village wise land use details of
the study area is given in Annexure IV and summarized in the Table 3.12.
Table 3.12
Land Use Pattern of Buffer Zone
S.No Land use Area (ha) Percentage

1. Forest Land 6790 21.6
2. Irrigated Land 740 2.4
3. Unirrigated Land 8772 27.9
4. Culturable Waste Land 5678 18.1
5. Area not Available For Cultivation 9420 30.0
Total Area 31400 100
Land Use Pattern
21.6 Forest Area

30.0
2.4 Irrigated Area
Unirrigated Area
Culturable Wasteland
18.1 27.9 Area N/A for cultivation

3.6 Biological Environment
Flora & Fauna
3.6.1 Flora in Core Zone
The mining area is in waste lands and mining activity was carried out in the area in
previous lease period. Natural vegetation observed in the area is shrubs and bushes
along with grass. Some trees were also present in the slopes.
Areca plantations are grown in majority of lands. The major portion of the forest is dry
mixed deciduous or scrub type with extremely varying condition, composition and
density. The average height of the tree growth varies from 1-2m.
Sl.No Scientific Names Common Names

1 Anogeissus latifolia Dindalu
2 Chlorozylon swietenia Massiwal
3 Syzgium cumini Nerale
4 Boswellia serrata Tadak
5 Dalberia latifolia Beete
6 Albizzia amara Tuggali
7 Albizzia lebbeek Bage
8 Acacia catechu Taredu
9 Diospyros malnoxylon Thupra
10 Hardwickia piñata Kamara hassu
11 Pterocarpus marsupium Honge
12 Emblica officinalis Nelli
13 Tectona grandis Teak
14 Tamarindus Indica Hunase
15 Cassia fistula Kakke
16 Soynida fabrifuga Sare somed
17 Stereodpermum chelonodes Uded
18 Bauhania lanzana Maradi
19 Pongamia pinnata Honge
20 Climbers Hotteseege
21 Azadirachta indica Bevu/Neem

3.6.2 Fauna Details
Table 3.13
Fauna found in buffer zone are furnished below
S.No. Local name Scientific name Schedule

Mammals
1 Bear Melursus ursinus IV
2 Deer Axix axix III
3 Mangoose Herpestus species IV
4 Snake Naja naja II
5 Rabbit Cuniculus sp IV
6 Squirrel Funambulus sp. III
7 Peacock Pavo cristalus II
8 Patridge Francolinus francolinus IV
9 Owl Bubo bubo IV
10 Parakeet Prihacullakrameri IV
11 Doe Stretopelia senegalensis IV
12 Hyaena Hyaena hyaena III
13 Wild pig Sus scrofa III
Reptiles
1 Indian cobra, Naga Naja naja Schedule IV, Part II, 11
2 Common kukri snake Oligodon arensis Schedule IV
3 Russell's earth boa Eryx johnii Schedule IV, 12-iii
4 House lizard Hemidactylus sps.
5 Garden lizard Calotes sps.
Avifauna
1 House crow Corvus splendens Schedule V, 1
2 Gendalia Ansotomus oseitens Schedule IV
3 Myna Acridotherus cuscus Schedule IV, II-45
4 Quail Coturnix coturnix Schedule IV, II-57
5 Cheel, Chilla Milvus migrans Schedule IV
6 House sparrow Passer domesticus Schedule IV
7 Vulture Gyps benghalensis Schedule IV, II-75
8 Pea fowl Povo cristatus Schedule I, Part III, II
9 Horned owl Bubo bubo Schedule IV, II-48
10 Pigeon Colombo livia Schedule IV, II-54
11 Wood pecker Brachypternus Schedule IV, II-79
12 Stork Amaurornis Schedule IV, II-66

Assessment of plant species within the study area
Name of the Plant Relative Basal Relative Relative Importance

Species Area Density Frequency Value Index
Abutilon indicum 0.25 2.79 5.69 2.91
Acacia Arabica 22.15 4.64 9.48 12.09
Achyranthes aspera 0.22 8.30 3.32 3.95
Albizia amara 10.86 1.57 7.58 6.67
Annona squamosa 0.86 0.06 0.47 0.46
Azadirachta indica 13.62 1.80 8.06 7.83
Caesalpina puncherima 1.91 1.39 5.69 3.00
Calotropis gigantia 2.00 2.50 5.69 3.39
Cassis occidentalis 0.44 13.12 6.64 6.73
Leucas sp. 0.28 1.97 3.79 2.02
Parkinsonia sp 4.10 2.03 4.27 3.47
Parthenium hysterophorus 1.87 30.24 6.16 12.76
Peltoforum ferrusinum 8.19 0.41 2.84 3.81
Physalis minima 6.45 5.34 5.21 5.67
Pithocolobium dulce 5.09 1.28 3.32 3.23
Pongamia pinnata 6.49 0.58 2.37 3.15
Psidium guava 7.64 0.93 5.21 4.59
Sesbania sp 1.89 0.17 0.95 1.00
Sida cordifolia 1.37 13.70 6.16 7.08
Solanum xanthocarpum 2.34 5.17 4.74 4.08
Tilia sp. 0.08 3.37 2.84 2.09
Zizuphus jujuba 2.15 1.45 5.21 2.94
3.7 Socio Economic Component
The information on socio-economic aspects of the study area (10 km radius) has been
compiled from various secondary sources including various government and semi-
government offices. A brief summary of the same is given in Table 3.14.

Table 3.14
Socio-Economic Details within the Study Area (10 kms radius)
Description Numbers
Demographic Details
1 Total Villages 20
2 Total no. of House Hold 4806
3 Total Population 25382
4 Total SC Population 1350
5 Total ST Population 617
Literacy Level
1 Total Literate Population 11817
Employment Pattern
1 Total Working Population 12898
2 Total Non-Workers 12484
3 Total Marginal Workers 2783
Details of Main Workers
Cultivators 5817
Agricultural Labour 1996
Household Workers 279
Other Workers 2023
Amenities (Infrastructure Facilities*)
Water facilities
Tap 8 River 0
Well 1 Canal 2
Tank 3 Lake 0
Tube Well 13 Spring 0
Hand Pump 19 Others 0
P & T Facilities
Post Office 8 Telegraph Office 2
Communication facilities
Bus 23 Railway 40
Power Supply Available for all purpose in all villages
Medical Facilities*
Maternity & Child Welfare Center 1 Family Welfare Center 1
Public Health Sub Center 2 RMP 1
Education Facilities
Primary School 41 Sr. Secondary School 3
Middle School 18 College 0
Note : Average Population per House Hold = 5.6 (Around 6)

* Facilities available in no. of village

Summary of socioeconomic details of the villages falling within the 3 km radial distance
from the ML area is given below
Villages House Total Total Total Primary Secondary College MCWC Nursing CWC
hold population SC ST School School Home
Madadakere 420 2089 304 191 4 3 1 0 0 0
Shiranakatte 447 2325 476 146 2 2 0 0 0 0
Aiyanahalli 63 324 56 189 1 1 0 0 0 0
M/s Canara Minerals Pvt. Ltd recruits the semi skilled & unskilled workers from the
nearby villages, which rapidly increases the social status of the villagers. Direct and
indirect employment by the company will help these villagers to improve their economic
condition. Educational & Medical facilities are poor in these villages.
Mine owners will contribute for the upliftment of these villages by providing regular
medical camps & constructing more number of schools.
The detailed socio economic component is been given as Annexure.
3.8 Occupational Health & Safety
Iron ore & Manganese ore does not contain any toxic elements. Hence the
possibility of any health hazards does not arise. The most significant occupation
health treats are Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and Occupational Lung
Disease (OLD) due to inhalation of dust. However the management of will take
enough care in minimizing the impacts due to these activities.
Number of workers
• The total number of workers in the mine are 105 and there are no hazardous jobs
involved in the mining activity.
• The details of medical examination and the facilities adopted for assessment of
occupational health is been discussed in chapter-IV.

REIA & EMP Report for Iron ore & Manganese Ore Mine of M/s Canara Minerals Pvt .Ltd (ML :1465)
Chapter 4
Anticipated Environmental Impacts and proposed
Mitigation Measures
Opencast mining activity causes some adverse impacts on the surrounding environment
unless proper environmental management plan is adopted. Selecting suitable sites for mining
and adopting the guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) and
Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), can minimize the major possible impacts.
In this chapter, an attempt has been made to quantify the possible environmental impacts on
various features such as air, water, noise, land, ecology and socioeconomic factors. The
following aspects have been studied to identify the possible impacts while achieving the
proposed production of Iron ore & Manganese ore of 2.0 LTPA
4.1 Air Environment
Iron ore & Manganese ore mining is carried out by opencast mechanised method. The air
borne particulate matter is the main air pollutant. Apart from this, fine sized solid particles
resulting during drilling, blasting, mining and screening is carried in the atmosphere due to
the wind action over the area.
Prediction of impacts on air environment has been carried out taking into consideration
proposed production and net increase in emissions.
Air pollution sources in the operating mine are classified into three categories
a. Point sources
b. Area sources
c. Line sources
• Drilling & Blasting and screening operations of the mine are considered as point
sources
• Extraction of ore by various activities in mining area are considered as area sources
• Transportation of ore from mining benches to tipper platform of plant is considered as
line sources
The other source of air pollution is the dust generated during the movement of tippers on the
haul road. Water tankers with spraying arrangement will be used for regular water sprinkling
on the haul roads to ensure effective dust suppression. The tippers are well maintained so

that exhaust smoke does not contribute abnormal values of noxious gases and un-burnt
hydrocarbons.
To assess the impact due to iron ore & Manganese ore of 2.0 LTPA on air environment,
predictions have been carried out using ISC – AERMOD MODEL.
ISC - AERMOD VIEW
ISC – AERMOD View is a complete and powerful air dispersion modeling package which
seamlessly incorporates the popular USEPA Models, ISCST3, ISC-PRIME and AERMOD
into one interface without any modifications to the models. These models are used
extensively to assess pollution concentration and deposition from a wide variety of sources.
The AERMOD Model
The AMS/EPA REGULATORY MODEL (AERMOD) was specially designed to support the
Environmental Regulatory Modeling Programs.
AERMOD is a regulatory steady – state modeling system with three separate components;
• AERMOD (AERMIC Dispersion Model),
• AERMAP (AERMOD Terrain Preprocessor),
• AERMET (AERMOD) Meteorological Preprocessor).
The AERMOD Model includes a wide range of options for modeling air quality impacts of
pollution sources, making it popular choice among the modeling community for a variety of
applications. AERMOD contains basically the same options as the ISCST3 model:
• AERMOD requires two types of meteorological data files, a file containing surface
scalar parameters and a file containing vertical profiles. These two files are provided
by AERMET Meteorological Preprocessor Program.
• PRIME building downwash algorithms based on the ISC – PRIME model have been
added to the AERMOD model
• Use of allocatable arrays for data storage
• Incorporation of EVENT processing for analyzing short-term source culpability.
• Explicit treatment of multiple – year meteorological data files and the Annual average
• Options to specify emissions that vary by season, hour-of-day and day-of-week

• Deposition algorithms have been implemented in the AERMOD model – results can
be output for concentration, total deposition flux, dry deposition flux, and / or wet
deposition flux
• The model contains algorithms for modeling the effects of settling and removal of
large particulates and for modeling the effects of precipitation scavenging for gases or
particulates.
AERMET
In order to conduct a refined air dispersion modeling project using the AERMOD short-term
air quality dispersion model, it is necessary to process the meteorological data representative
of the study area being modeled. The collected meteorological data is not always in the
format supported by the model, therefore the meteorological data needs to be pre-processed
using AERMET Program
The AERMET Program is a meteorological preprocessor which prepares hourly surface data
and upper air data for use in the AERMOD air quality dispersion model. AERMET is
designed to allow future enhancements to process other types of data and to compute
boundary layer parameters with different algorithms.
AERMET processes meteorological data in three stages and from this process two files are
generated for use with the AERMOD Model
• A Surface File of hourly boundary layer parameters estimates

• A Profile File of multiple-level observations of wind speed, wind direction, temperature
and standard deviation of the fluctuating wind components.
A flow sheet depicting the AERMET Processing Stages is given in Fig 4.1.

Fig 4.1
AERMET Processing Stages
QA’d Surface Surface File

Raw Hourly Extracted
Observations with HBL
Surface Surface
Parameters
Observation Observations
Merged Data
Upper Air Extracted QA’d 24-hr Blocks
Estimator Soundings Soundings
Profile File
Raw On- QA’d On-site

site Data Data
AERMAP – TERRAIN PROCESSOR
The Terrain Processor allows to import and process terrain elevation data of the project. ISC-
AERMOD View imports terrain elevation from various digital elevation maps to
• Extract Terrain Elevation for Receptor and Sources
• Generate the Terrain Grid
• Generate visualization of the surrounding terrain in 2D and 3D
Application of AERMOD
ISC-AERMOD MODEL with the following options has been employed to predict the
cumulative ground level concentrations due to emissions from the proposed activity.
• Area being rural, rural dispersion parameters are considered
• Predictions have been carried out to estimate concentration values over radial
distance of 10 km around the project area
• Uniform polar receptor network has been considered
• Emission rates from the sources were considered as constant during the entire period
• The ground level concentrations computed without any consideration of decay
coefficient
• Calm winds recorded during the study period were also taken into consideration
• 24-Hourly mean ground level concentrations were estimated using the entire
meteorological data collected during the study period.

• Digital Elevation Map of the study area is used to represent the graphical output of
the GLC’s using the Terrain Processor
Emissions Details
Of the above sources excavation, loading and transportation through tippers and screening
and crushing are the major sources, which are of significance. Therefore, the emissions
considered for modeling are from excavation, transportation and screening of iron ore &
Manganese ore.
The emissions will be mainly due to total production of 2 LTPA of iron ore & Manganese ore
and waste generation will be 3,59,760 tons. Hence for the predictions of impacts, the
emissions due to handling of the said of ore and waste have been considered.
The emissions are computed based on AP-42 emission factors.
Operational hours, activity rate ambient wind speed and moisture content have been
considered for estimation of emissions from area sources. For line source, apart from
operational hours and activity rate, moisture and silt content of the haulage road have been
considered.
Predictions are carried out for the worst-case scenario of simultaneous operation of
excavators (area sources) and tippers for transportation from mine pit to loading point (line
sources) over a distance of 1000 m. The manual operations are covered to an extent of
100m in the mine.
Particle size concentration assumed in the modeling consisted of five separate particles size
classes 1.25, 3.75, 7.5, 12.5, and 20 micrometers with a particle concentration of 0.0262,
0.0678, 0.1704, 0.1536 and 0.5820 respectively.
The number of working days has been taken at 300 days per year with 8 hours of operation /
day, hence the concentrations predicted are considered to be the worst case. With control
measures, the emissions have been taken at 30% of uncontrolled emissions for handling and
10% of uncontrolled emissions for transportation.
The emission details and calculations of area source emissions and line source emissions
are presented in the following pages.

Emission Details
(Basis – AP-42: Emission Estimation Technique Manual For mining)
Table 4.1
Area Source Emission – Production
Present Proposed Incremental

Quantity, TPA -- 200000 200000
Operational Hours per year -- 2400 2400
Activity rate, t/h -- 83.33 83.33
Emission of Dust, g/t 0.118
Emission of Dust gm/hr -- 9.83 9.83
Area of Influence, m2 25
Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2 0.000109259
Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2 0.00003277
Table 4.2
Area Source Emission – Development

Quantity, TPA -- 359760 359760
Activity rate, t/h -- 149.90 149.90
Emission of Dust, g/t 0.118
Emission of Dust gm/hr -- 17.69 17.69
Area of Influence, m2 25
Uncontrolled Emission rate, g/s/m2 0.000196536
Controlled Emission rate, g/s/m2 0.000058960
Table 4.3
Haulage Emissions – Iron ore & Manganese ore

Quantity, TPA -- 200000 200000
Capacity of each Tipper -- 10 10
Total No of Tippers/year -- 20000 20000
Lead length /trip, Km 1.5
Total VKT/Year -- 30000 30000
Emission kg/VKT -- 0.9195 0.9195
Total emission kg/year -- -- 27585
Uncontrolled emission rate g/s/m 0.004256944
Controlled emission rate, g/s/m 0.000425694

Table 4.4
Haulage Emissions – Transportation of Waste

Quantity, TPA -- 359760 359760
Capacity of each Tipper -- 10 10
Total No of Tippers/year -- 35976 35976
Lead length /trip, Km 1.5
Total VKT/Year -- 53964 53964
Emission kg/VKT -- 0.9195 0.9195
Total emission kg/year -- -- 49619.898
Uncontrolled emission rate g/s/m 0.007657392
Controlled emission rate, g/s/m 0.000765739
Note: * Emission factor computed based on wind speed of 1 m/s, moisture and silt content of 5%.
The meteorological data recorded during study period continuously on wind speed, wind
direction, temperature etc., have been processed to extract the data required for simulation
by ISC – AERMOD VIEW
Data Analysis of Predicted Concentrations
Predictions have been carried out using ISC-AERMOD Model for study period. The predicted
concentrations of suspended particulate matter are presented below. The maximum
predicted value of increase in SPM due to proposed increase in mining operations would be
about 19.81µg/m3. This concentration will be observed within the core zone of mine area
where mining operations are being carried out. The concentration was found to reduce to a
value of less than 0.5 µg/m3 at a distance of about 1 km from the mining operations. The
impact of increase in scale of mining operation would be negligible beyond 1.5 km.
Predicted value superimposed on the existing baseline value gives the iron ore &
Manganese ore per annum.. The following table shows the overall scenario:

Table 4.5
Overall Scenario at Residential Area around the ML Area
Location of Back Air

Distance Predicted Resultant
Monitoring Direction ground Quality
(km) Concentration Concentration
Stations Level Standard
Working Area -- -- 149 19.81 168.81 500
Haulage Road -- -- 151 19.81 170.81 500
Ramajjanahalli SW 3.2 139 <0.5 139.5 200
Shiranakatte SE 1.0 139 <0.5 139.5 200
Madadakere WSW 2.3 144 <0.5 144.5 200
Oblapur W 7.0 140 <0.5 140.5 200
Lakkihalli NE 5.0 143 <0.5 143.5 200
Attimagi SSW 7.0 143 <0.5 143.5 200
Aiyanahalli SE 3.0 143 <0.5 143.5 200
Measures for Dust Suppression:
Intermittent water sprinkling to suppress the dust on haul roads and working areas.
Grading of haul roads time to time and cleaning to remove the accumulated dusty
material.
Proper maintenance of the transport vehicles and imposing of speed restrictions on
them;
Practicing wet drilling by wetting the area and the hole intermittently.
Usage of sharp drill bits for drilling of holes;
Avoiding of overloading of tippers and covering of loaded tippers with tarpaulins
during ore transportation.
Development of Green belt all around the mining area;
Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the pollutants.
4.2 Noise Environment
Milli-second detonators and sequential method of blasting practiced to minimize the

vibrations as well as the noise generated during the blasting. To reduce the noise levels at
source, proper maintenance and up keeping of mining machinery is being carried out as per
instructions of manufacturers,.

The main sources of noise in the mine are classified as follows:
• Stationary Mining Equipment

• Mobile Mining Equipment
• Transportation Vehicles
• Drilling & Blasting
• Screening
In order to protect the workers from higher noise levels, the management of M/s Canara
Minerals Pvt. Ltd will adopt the following noise abatement measures.
• Proper and timely maintenance of mining machinery

• Provision of earmuffs/ear plugs to workers in noise prone zones in the mine.
Anticipated noise levels at mine boundary resulting from operation of the excavation have
been computed using point source model. Computation of noise level at the mine boundary
is based on the assumption that there are no attenuation paths between the source and the
mine boundary.
Basic phenomenon of the model is the geometric attenuation of sound. Noise at a point
generates spherical waves, which are propagated outwards from the source through the air
at a speed of 1,100 ft/sec, with the first wave making an ever-increasing sphere with time. As
the wave spreads the intensity of noise diminishes as the fixed amount of energy is spread
over an increasing surface area of the sphere.
The assumption of the model is based on point source relationship i.e., for every doubling of
the distance the noise levels are decreased by 6 dB (A). Point source propagation is defined
by the following equation:
Lp2 = Lp1 – 20 log r2/r1
Where Lp1 and Lp2 are sound pressure levels at points located at distances r1 and r2
respectively from the source.
Noise level at boundary will be less than 45 dB (A).

4.3 Water Environment
Mining activities cause adverse impacts due to mine drainage, siltation due to storm water
and contaminated water from domestic sewage. The impact on water environment has been
considered under the following heads:
• Water consumption
• Mine seepage and impact on ground water
• Impact on surface water bodies
• Storm water management
Water Consumption
The water consumption at the mine will be for the following purposes:
• Intermittent water sprinkling at mine hauls roads, and stockpiles.

• For drinking purpose
• For green belt development
The bore well from near by mine premises as well as the rain water stored in a separate pit
will meet the water requirement for all the above operations.
The total water required for mine operation will be about 20.70 m3/day. The details of the
water usage are given in Table 4.6.
Table 4.6
3
Water Requirement (m /day)
Particulars Total Source

Dust Suppression 18.0
Green belt 1.60
Bore well
Domestic 1.10
Total 20.70
Wastewater Generation
There will not be any process wastewater generation at the mine.

Impact on Ground Water
The Mining activity will be concentrated on the elevated portions of the hill range. The
monsoon water gets drained off through the natural valleys. There is no seepage water and
there is no water table in the vicinity as the lowest level of mining (640 m RL) will be well
above the ground water table level of 550 m RL. Hence, the chance of encountering the
same during mining is nil.
Impact on Surface Water Bodies
15% of the study area is covered by the Backwaters of Vanivilasa Sagara reservoir. Some
nallahs are present culminating into small ponds and tanks. Most of the water for mining
activities will be sourced from ground water resources only so the impact on surface water
bodies is negligible.
Storm Water Management
The rainwater accumulating in the work area will be used for dust suppression and green belt
development. The only pollution anticipated in the surface drainage water is the suspended
solids, due to wash off from the dumps and from the pumped out water from the mine. For
this purpose retaining wall with garland drain are provided surrounding the waste dump. The
discharge from this drain as well as the pumped out water from the pit during the rains are
diverted to an unused workings, which allows the sediments to settle. Therefore, the impacts
due to storm water flow, there by soil erosion, followed by siltation are minimal.
Waste Generation & Management
Waste material to be handled for the life of the mine will be about 6.04 million tons. To
accommodate this waste material, an area of 5.98 ha is earmarked. Dumping will be of 60 m
height in three stages for the life of mine. Waste material shall be carried by 10 T capacity
tippers.
Rainwater Harvesting
Open drains will be made to collect the storm waters from first order seasonal stream and as
well as dumps for disposal of solid wastes within the ML area. Rainwater Harvesting System
(RWHS) designs and construction details are given below.

Rain Water Harvesting Structure (RWHS) for Ground water Recharge:
Size: 1.0m x 1.0m x 1.5m
Construction Details of Rain Water Harvesting system

S.No Volume, Cu.m Description
1 4.5 Excavation in Hard Gravelly and all available soils
2 2.25 65 mm metal
3 1.25 20 mm metal
4 0.675 Coarse sand
5 0.24 CRS masonry in 1:6 prop.
6 4.5 Carting of excavated earth for a lead of 8 km.
4.4 Land Environment
The mining lease area covers an extent of 24.28 hectares. This consists of area for ore
exploitation and dumping of waste and sub-grade minerals etc. The stage wise land use
pattern and Post mining land use are given in Table 4.7.
Table 4.7
Stage wise land use

(ha) (ha)
Green belt -- 1.28
Roads -- 0.99
Total 24.28 24.28
Afforestation Plan
Under plantation programme, it is suggested to develop green belt all along the boundary of
mine lease area. An area of 21.94 ha land has been proposed for phased green belt
plantation. The species to be grown in the areas should be dust tolerant and fast growing
species so that a permanent green belt is created.

The species going to be planted are agava, acacia, cacia cemia, Pongamia pinnath etc., as
these are having a better chance of survival in this region. Plantations will be done at a
spacing of 2 x 2 m. The expected rate of survival will be around 60%.
The main aim of the plantation of the mined out areas is to stabilize the area to protect it from
rain and wind erosion and to improve the aesthetics. For this purpose mined out area of
about 13.03 ha will be reclaimed by backfilling and afforested. The balances area will be
used for storing the rain water.
To stabilize the slopes of the waste dumps, proper stonewall shall be built along the toe
ends. The dump is designed to have an intermittent berm. The level areas as well as the
slopes of the dump will be prepared for plantation by spreading/utilizing the topsoil
segregated and stacked separately.
Apart from the green belts and aesthetic plantation for eliminating fugitive emissions and
noise control, all other massive plantation efforts shall be decided and executed with the
assistance of experts and co-operation of the local community.
Based on the community needs the afforestation would mainly aim at
• Protection of soil erosion

• Plantations of fuel wood blocks to meet the domestic requirements
Table 4.8
Stage wise Plantation
area & Green Dump
belt
1st -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2nd -- -- -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- -- -- 0.1 250
3rd -- -- -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- -- -- 0.1 250
4th 2 5000 -- -- 0.14 350 -- -- -- -- 2.14 150
5th 2 5000 -- -- -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- 2.1 5250
7th 2 5000 1 2500 -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- 3.1 7750
10th 2 5000 1 2500 -- -- 0.1 250 0.5 1250 3.6 9000
12th 2 5000 2 5000 -- -- 0.28 700 0.2 500 4.48 11200
Post 4.31 10775 1.98 4950 -- -- -- -- 0.03 75 6.32 15800
Mining
Total 14.31 30775 5.98 14950 0.34 850 0.58 1450 0.73 1825 21.94 54850

Stabilization and vegetation of dumps
Static dump tops and slopes will be stabilised by planting tree saplings, grass and good root
bearing saplings such as Agava. Garland drains will be made to channelize the rain water
out of the dumping area. 1 check dam and 2 retention walls of suitable size will be
constructed around the base of the dumps to prevent sliding and wash off of the material.
Topsoil Management
The topsoil to be encountered in this mining period will be selectively removed and stacked
and this shall be made use for reclamation/afforestation purposes.
Reclamation
At the cessation of mining operations after the extractions of minerals, the consolidated
waste dumps shall be stabilized and plantation will be taken up above them. The benches
will be made like step structure and afforestation work will be taken on them. Care will be
taken to transfer the topsoil developed in the earlier dumps to put it back on the filled surface
in the old pits along with the grass cover. Backfilling of mined out area is also planned in the
last mining scheme period.
4.5 Biological Environment
The local varieties of trees like Tadaki, Purle and some bushes and shrubs are main
vegetation in the area. There are plantation and vegetations in the proposed area. Due to
mining activities community structure of the vegetation will not change. However, density of
plant species of the area will be reduced to certain extent.
With the provision of retention walls, garland drains and vegetation on dumped areas there
shall be reduction in soil erosion. This in turn will improve the natural vegetation by improving
the species diversity.
The project authorities aim to reclaim majority of mining lease area with better environmental
quality indices by rising good forest growth and by creation of water storage which can
improve the floral content and attract fauna to the mined out area. Thus the project shall
ultimately contribute to the improvement of eco system of the area by bringing a congenial
environment.

4.6 Socio-Economic Environment
The villages within 3km radius from the ML area are given below;
Area in ha.
Village Distance Area Forest Irrigated Un- Culturable Area not
in km Area Area irrigated Waste available
Area land for
cultivation
Madadakere 2.3 1458 402 9 582 414 52
Shiranakatte 1.0 1407 0 16 636 655 100
Aiyanahalli 3.0 218 0 2 104 104 8
Total 3083 402 27 1322 1173 160
These villages may be affected due to the dust emanating from the mining activities,
transportation of the mine vehicles may add to the air and noise pollution.
The total irrigated land in these villages is about 27 ha it is envisaged that out of this total
irrigated area about 20% i.e 5.4 ha of irrigated land along the road side may be affected due
to the mining activities.
Employment opportunities will be provided for the local people. Jobs in mines will increase
the per capita income of the villagers.
Financial assistance will be provided for conducting local sports, religious and cultural
activities.
Medical camps will be arranged regularly for the villagers.
Renovation of houses, schools and roads will be done.
Improvement in the social infrastructure
Local people mainly depend upon agricultural and horticultural productions, where the
income is irregular and low. Jobs in the mines will increase there per capital income and
improve the life style of the people.
Proper arrangements will be made for safe and healthy conditions such as dust suppression
during loading, unloading & transporting, screening etc. Development of allied business
centers and other small scale industries will help to improve social standards of the
surrounding villagers.

Infrastructural facilities and earning avenues will improve due to mining activities. General
economic level within the buffer zone will improve, which in turn improves quality of life; level
of education and training. Direct and indirect employment opportunities will go up.
Awareness of Safety and Environment, through the conducting of Mines Safety &
Environment Week, is likely to go up.
It is decided that 2% of turnover will be given to District Administration for the social
developmental activities.
Budget for Social Developmental Activities

Budget Recurring Cost
S.No Activity
(Rs. in lakhs) (Rs. in Lakhs)
1 Education (Renovation of Angan-wadi
5.00 --
Centre and Primary School)
Education (Distribution of Books and
-- 1.00
uniforms)
2 Medical facility (Renovation of PHC) 3.00 --
Medical facility (Regular Health Camps) -- 3.00
3 Maintenance of Village Roads -- 2.00
4 Crop damage compensation -- 1.00
Total 8.00 7.00
Mining will be done with the vision of leaving the positive impact on socio-economics of
people living in the nearby villages. The villages in the buffer zone depend upon agriculture.
Mining operations in the subject area have positive impact by providing job opportunities.
Besides, there is indirect employment in transportation of iron ore & Manganese ore to
destinations.
4.7 Occupational Health & Safety
Iron ore & Manganese ore does not contain any toxic elements. Hence the possibility of any
health hazards does not arise. The most significant occupation health treats are Noise
Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and Occupational Lung Disease (OLD) due to inhalation of
dust. However the management of will take enough care in minimizing the impacts due to
these activities.

Assessment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
Sl. No. Requirement Explanation

1. What principal Instant Long term
environmental and 1. Accident due to pit 1. Continuous exposure to air
occupational risks are likely wall sliding pollutants generated from
to be created 2. Accident due to mining activity (lung related
sliding of dump diseases viz. silicosis, asthma,
slope etc.
3. Accident due to 2. Hearing loss due to continuous
transportation of exposure to noise generating
mine material equipment
2. Rank the risks to public Marginal (occasional)
health in order of severity
3. How will risks be assessed As Per The Design Of Hazard Risk Assessment Matrices For
Ranking Occupational Health Risks In Mining And Mineral
Processing.
4. Measures to communicate 1. All the risks and steps for prevention & control will be
these risks to people and communicated during induction training.
steps for prevention & 2. Refresher training once a year for all workers .
control 3. Display at the approach road in local language.
5. How would the health impact Reconnaissance survey, Free annual health camp
assessment undertaken, if
needed
6. Does project provide a hiring Specialized doctors available in local Government Hospital,
a person with established Chitradurga
credentials to be able to
undertake such activities
7. Name specialized agency to -
undertake an environmental
health study, if needed
8. Budget for occupational Rs.11,10,000 ( Occupational Health Activities)
health activities
9. Break up of the budget for
every activity proposed to be
undertaken
10. List of hazardous operations None
/ activities that are likely
11. How many workers will be None
employed in each hazardous
job ; give numbers
12. How long are they expected None
to be employed
13. Would a safety committee Yes
be constituted
Who will be the members of 1. Mine Manager.
safety committee 2. Safety Officer
3. Worker’s representative
4. Local Panchayat’s representative
14. What will be the function of Function To implement the proposed OHAS management
safety committee and who plan & Environmental Program and take proper
will head it mitigative measure as per EIA & EMP
Head Mine Manager
15. Will there be a budget to Budget has been allocated under Recurring Annual Cost For
allow it to hold meetings Environmental Protection
16. Is there a provision of Yes (Annual)
induction training for workers
health and safety
17. How workplace exposures By internal audit (Medical Officer of the Mine)

Sl. No. Requirement Explanation

will be assessed
18. How these will be Non conformance will be made as circular and will be displayed at
communicated and the relevant places
explained to the workers
19. Who will conduct training Qualified Vocational Training Officer and Medical officer
and education in
occupational health and
safety
20. Where will health All the mine workers will be sent to local government Hospital,
surveillance be undertaken Chitradurga once in a year. Transport will be provided.
including tests, i.e. X-Rays,
Pulmonary function tests
and tests for hearing and
identifying Tuberculosis
21. What occupational illness Not Applicable
are anticipated in view of the
hazardous exposure
22. Who will pay for the tests All expenditure related to health check up and treatment of the mine
and the treatment of non workers will be beard by organization.
occupational illness.
23. Who will compensate the All workers will be covered under ESI/Medical Reimbursement. Mine
workers for health management will make their contribution towards subscriptions.
impairment due to injury or
illness
24. The amount of As per ESI Act/ Worksmen Compensation Act
compensation: List the
minimum and maximum
amount stipulated
25. How will and how long the Individual health record of every worker will be maintained till the end
records of health check ups of service.
be maintained and what will Annual health check report will be submitted to the local health
happen to records when the center.
project ends
26. Who will identify Internal Medical officer
occupational disease early
to prevent serious damage
27. What measure are to be
undertaken for following
28. Preventing heat stress Not Applicable
29. Preventing noise exposure Individual Provision of ear muff / ear plug,
Reducing the exposure time
Common Heavy Earth Movers will be equipped
with silencers, regular maintenance of
mine machineries
30. Preventing injuries Environmental Safety Policy and Preventive actions should be
displayed at relevant places, Awareness program will be conducted
periodically.
31. Providing ergonomic support Operator cabins with proper seating arrangement will be maintained.
32. Who will undertake Mines Manager
administration of Personal
Protective Equipment
33. What if any action is At the end of service health certificate will be provided from district
proposed when the project medical officer after thorough checkup from the environmental
ends, workers become budget of organization.
exposed and have latent
disease which may appear
in future

REIA & EMP Report for Iron ore & Manganese Ore Mine of M/s Canara Minerals Pvt.Ltd (ML :1465)
Chapter 5
Environmental Management Plan and Post project
Monitoring Programme
The mining development in the study area needs to be intertwined with judicious utilization of
natural resources within the limits of permissible assimilative capacity. The assimilative
capacity of the study area is the maximum amount of pollution load that can be discharged in
the environment without affecting the designated use and is governed by dilution, dispersion
and removal due to natural physico-chemical and biological processes. The Environment
Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the study area.
This chapter covers the genesis of pollution, the principal sources of pollution, the nature of
pollution, the proposed measures required for meeting the prevailing statutory requirements
of dust & gaseous emissions, waste water discharge characteristics, noise levels etc for
environmental management purpose in connection with the mining and mining related
activities in the study area.
For attaining the desired objective of good environmental quality in the study area, several
management strategies in different phases are proposed and evaluated.
Planned improvements including additional control measures

Fugitive dust reduction on roads and alternate roads for ore transport
Measures to alleviate societal problems affecting mining villages
Progressive planning for the closure of mines
This section discusses the management plan for mitigation/abatement impacts and
enhancement of beneficial impacts due to mining. The Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) has been designed within the framework of various Indian legislative and regulatory
requirements on environmental and socio-economic aspects.
Environmental management plan giving the environmental protection measures at mine to
meet the stipulated norms of IBM/MOEF are detailed below.

Air Quality Management
Mitigative measures suggested for air pollution control are based on the baseline ambient air
quality monitoring data. From the point of view of maintenance of an acceptable ambient air
quality in the region, it is desirable that air quality should be monitored on a regular basis to
check it vis-à-vis the standards prescribed by CPCB and in cases of non-compliance,
appropriate mitigative measures shall be adopted.
As per the results of ambient air quality monitoring data, the background concentrations of
SPM, SO2 and NOx are within the stipulated CPCB standards for most of the samples.
Controlling Dust Levels
Dust is major pollution generated in the mining activities. Dust would be generated in the
mines from Blasting, Excavation ,Screening and Transportation of ore in Tippers etc.
The maximum predicted value of increase in SPM due to proposed increase in mining
operations would be about 19.81 µg/m3. This concentration will be observed within the core
zone of mine area where mining operations are being carried out. The concentration was
found to reduce to a value of less than 0.5 µg/m3 at a distance of about 0.5 km from the
mining operations.
Further the environmental control measures, which are being taken and proposed to control
the fugitive dust released during the iron & Manganese ore production are given below
Mines
• Controlled blasting operations at Mine.

• Regular water spray will be provided to the working areas and over the haulage roads
• Proper enclosures will be provided to the Screening plant
• Screening & crushing plant will be provided with dust extractor.
• Dust masks will be provided to the workers working in the specified dust generating
areas.
• Excavation operations are proposed to be suspended during periods of very strong
winds
• Plantation of wide leaf trees and tall grass along approach roads and on safety barrier
zones will be done to help suppress the dust.

Haulage
• All haul roads will be maintained regularly.

• Water will be sprayed daily on the roads by using water tankers.
• Dumping should be done from an optimum height (preferably not too high) so as to
reduce the dust blow.
• Avoiding over filling of tippers and consequent spillage on the roads
• Iron ore & Manganese ore carrying trucks will be effectively covered by tarpaulin to
avoid escape of fines to the atmosphere.
• Air quality will be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone.
Summary of Control Measures
Sl. No Dust Source Control measure
¾ Compaction, gradation and drainage on both

sides.
1 Haul Road
¾ Proper maintenance.
¾ Regular water spraying.
¾ No overloading of trucks.
¾ Trucks to be covered with tarpaulin while
2 Truck Movement
transporting ore.
¾ Enforcing speed limit.
¾ Provision of enclosure
Screening & crushing
3 ¾ Installation of dust collecting units
plant
¾ Provision of green barriers
¾ Plantation on dumps.
4 Waste dumps
¾ Water spraying on dumps roads.
5 Mine pit ¾ Regular water spraying in working areas.
Controlling of SO2 & Nox Levels
The source of SO2 & NOX would be due to vehicular emissions. This can be controlled by
proper maintenance and servicing of vehicles.
Occupational Health & Safety Measure to Control Dust Inhalation
All the above precautions would be adopted to prevent dust generation at site and to be
dispersed in the outside environment. However, for the safety of workers at site, engaged at
strategic locations/dust generation points like loading and unloading points, in Screening &
crushing plant etc., dust masks would be provided.

Dust masks would prevent inhalation of RPM thereby reducing the risk of lung diseases and
other respiratory disorders. Regular health monitoring of workers will be carried out.
Noise Pollution Control
The ambient noise level monitoring carried out in and around the proposed mine shows that
ambient noise levels are well within the stipulated limits of CPCB.
In an operational mine major noise sources are operation of mine machineries, equipment &
plying vehicles. Noise generation may be for an instant, intermittent or continuous periods,
with low to high decibels.
The Noise level predicted at boundary of ML due to the increased in production level of the
mine will be less than 45 dB (A).
The management plan for controlling noise pollution is as given below.

• Selection of suitable machinery and equipment, proper mounting of equipment,
providing noise insulation/padding wherever practicable and machinery fitted with
properly designed silencers.
• Proper maintenance of noise generating parts of the machine.
• Provision of barrier to the screening plant.
• Provision of earmuffs to workers as a measure to protect their ears.
• Thick plantation in and around the mine and the screening plant.
• Proper gradient of haul roads to reduce cumulative noise levels.
• To carry out noise surveys during different seasons at the mine.
Blasting
The following measures will be adopted while carrying out blasting at the mine:
¾ Restriction of blast hole drilling as well as the blasting operations to only day time hours,
when the temperature inversion are not likely to take place and usage of sharp drilling
bits and delivery of compressed air at optimal pressure during drilling;
¾ Blasting to be done using sequential blasting machine.
¾ Staggered pattern of blasting to be adopted.
¾ Charge weights per delay to be properly adopted so as to arrest generation of ground
vibrations. Controlled blasting technique will be adopted with proper stemming length,
proper design of the blast with correct spacing and burden to prevent blown out shots

and generation of fly rocks.

¾ Blasting to be done in only one bench (Sub-Bench) at a time.
Safety in Blasting
The following safety measures have to be given attention while conducting the blasting
operations:
• A blasting SIREN at the time of blasting for audio signal

• Blasting time will be fixed in consultation with adjoining mines.
• Before blasting and after blasting, red and green flags display as visual signals
• Warning notice boards indicating the time of blasting to be exhibited so as to prevent
tress pass.
• A portable blasting shelter as blasters shelter while blasting.
• Use of low density explosives so as to give a heaving effect to the rock mass and not an
explosion.
All the above-mentioned points are to be taken care off, while planning and conducting
blasts.
Water Quality Management
The action program for minimizing adverse affects on water regime is to prevent wash-off of
mine water and uncontrolled run-off water during monsoon. Proposed measures for this are
as follows:
• Building of check dam (1) and gully plugs (9) across the seasonal nallahs that flow
through the study area;
• De-silting and raising of the existing check dams before monsoon;
• Building / extending of retention/toe walls (2) at the foot of the dumps;
• Garland drains construction along the slopes to divert the rain water course away from
the dumping areas;
• Stabilization of mature dump slopes by planting appropriate shrub/grass species on the
slopes to prevent material wash off.

Waste Water Management at Mine Site
There is no generation of waste water during mining activity from the mine, hence necessity
of water treatment does not arise.
Storm Water Management
The rainwater accumulating in the work area will be used for dust suppression and green belt
development. The only pollution anticipated in the surface drainage water is the suspended
solids, due to wash off from the dumps and from the pumped out water from the mine. For
this purpose retaining wall with garland drain are provided surrounding the waste dump. The
discharge from this drain as well as the pumped out water from the pit during the rains are
diverted to an unused workings, which allows the sediments to settle. Therefore, the impacts
due to storm water flow, there by soil erosion, followed by siltation are minimal
A garland drain constructed around the pit shall drain the water away from the pit and lead
the water into the natural drainage profile. Only surface water that needs diversion is
precipitation water, which is pumped off when required and used for plantation purposes.
Waste Dump Management
Waste material to be handled for the life of the mine will be about 6.04 million tons. To
accommodate this waste material, an area of 5.98 ha is earmarked. Dumping will be of 60 m
height in three stages for the life of mine. Waste material shall be carried by 10 T capacity
tippers.
Land Management
Land degradation is one of the major adverse impacts of opencast mining in the form of
excavated voids and also in the form of waste dumps. Land reclamation plan must, therefore,
be implemented simultaneously with the mining activities. The land management plan is
divided mainly into following three components:
• Topsoil Management
• Land Reclamation
• Afforestation

Topsoil Management
The topsoil to be encountered in this mining plan period will be selectively removed and
stacked in the area of 0.34 ha in the southern part of the mining area. Further this shall be
made use for reclamation/afforestation purposes.
Reclamation
At the cessation of mining operations after the extractions of minerals, the consolidated
waste dumps shall be stabilized and plantation will be taken up above them. The benches
will be made like step structure and afforestation work will be taken on them. Care will be
taken to transfer the topsoil developed in the earlier dumps to put it back on the filled surface
in the old pits along with the grass cover. Backfilling of mined out area is also planned in the
last mining scheme period.
Biological Management Plan
The mining activity is going to disturb the natural habitat of flora and fauna of the Mine lease
area. In order to minimize the impacts it is proposed to reclaim the entire mined out area with
indigenous plant species as early as possible. Plantation programme is proposed to be
carried out in and around the mine lease area so that the natural habitat is restored.
Afforestation Plan
The main purpose of green belt development is to contribute to the following factors:
Attenuate noise levels generated from the mine;
Improve the aesthetics of the area;

Trap the vehicular emissions and fugitive dust emissions;
Prevent soil ecological homeostasis;
Prevent soil erosion and to protect the natural vegetation; and
Utilize the treated wastewater
The afforestation program should aim at quickly covering any barren or degraded patches on
the slopes with semi evergreen trees capable of forming good humus, so that the water
retention capacity of the floor is high and surface erosion is reduced. The plantation of local
species would be ideal.

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 80mµ may stick to vertical surfaces. It is found that 8m
wide green belt 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 azedarach
Azadirachta indica
Terminalia arjuna
Plantation to absorb Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Emissions
It is found that about 500 m2 greenery detoxifies the 70% of the SO2 from the atmosphere,
which acts as a pollutant. The following plants are suggested for plantation to absorb SO2 in
the air:
Alstonia scholaris
Lagerstroemia flosregineae
Mimusops elangi
Alberzia lebbeck
Ficus religiosa
Poloyalthia longifolia
Terminalia arjuna
Azadirachta indica
Melia azedarach

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. In general, more than 65 dB(A)
noise is produced from mine which are unhealthy to living world. The following species are
suggested to reduce noise pollution:
Alstonia scholaris
Azadirachta indica
Melia azedirachta
Butea monosperma
Grevillea pteridiolia
Grevillea robusta
Tamrindus indica
Terminalia arjuna
Sl. Botanical name of the plant Size of the Type and suitable site, where the
No grown up tree plants are to be plotted
1 Acacia auriculaeformis Medium Semi-evergreen fragrant white flowers
suitable in green belts and on road sides
2 Adina corodifolia Large Deciduous, a light demander, suitable on
open areas and near flares
3 Aegle marmelos Medium Deciduous, good for green belts near
temples.
4 Anogeissus latifolia Medium Deciduous, Suitable for green belts
5 Artabotrys hexapetaius Small Evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers
good for gardens and inside boundary
wall and long canals
6 Averrhoa carambola Small Semi evergreen, good in narrow green
belts along the ash pond
7 Azadirachta indica Large Evergreen, suitable in green belts along
the boundary
8 Bauhinia variegata Medium Deciduous, good in green belts in garden
and as a second row avenue tree
9 Borassus flabellifer Large A tall deciduous palm can be used as
wind break when of different age.
10 Boswellia serrata Medium Deciduous suitable on green belt on
shallow soils
11 Burera serrata Medium Evergreen, suitable on shallow soils as a
green belt or avenue tree
12 Butea monosperma Medium Deciduous for green belt and as a second
row avenue tree

13 Caesalpinia pulcherrima Small A large shrub, suitable for gardens

outside offices and along channels
14 Callistemon lanceolatus Medium Deciduous for some time, ornamental
plant in garden
15 Careva aroborea Large Deciduous, good in green belts
16 Carrisa Carandas Small Semi evergreen large bushy shrub good
as a hedge to protect against noise.
17 Carhota urents Large A lofty palm, good as a wind break
18 Cassia fistula Medium Deciduous, good ornamental tree in green
belts.
19 C.siamea Large Evergreen, good as an avenue tree.
20 Casuarina equisetifolia Medium Evergreen suitable for covering low lying
area and in green belts and along ponds.
21 Cedrela toona Large Deciduous, good in open spaces, in green
belts and along ponds.
22 Ficus bengalensi Large Deciduous, widely spaced avenue tree
(15 m apart)
23 Ficus religiosa Large Deciduous, widely spaced avenue tree
also as a single tree in isolated sites.
24 Meduca indica Medium Deciduous, good in green belts.
25 Peltophorum inerme Medium Semi evergreen, suitable on road sides, in
gardens and outside office buildings.
26 Saraca indica Medium Evergreen tree good on road sides
27 Tamarindus indica Large Evergreen tree good along boundary and
road sides.
28 Terminalia catappa Large Deciduous tree
29 Terminalia arjuna Large Evergreen tree for road sides and in
green belts
30 Zanthoxyium Medium Deciduous in green belts
Apart from the above species it is also recommended to grow fruit yielding varieties like
Jackfruit, Coconut, cashew etc. It is suggested to develop around 2500 sapling / ha
Plantation Programm area in (ha)
area & Green Dump
belt
1st -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2nd -- -- -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- -- -- 0.1 250
3rd -- -- -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- -- -- 0.1 250
4th 2 5000 -- -- 0.14 350 -- -- -- -- 2.14 150
5th 2 5000 -- -- -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- 2.1 5250
7th 2 5000 1 2500 -- -- 0.1 250 -- -- 3.1 7750
10th 2 5000 1 2500 -- -- 0.1 250 0.5 1250 3.6 9000
12th 2 5000 2 5000 -- -- 0.28 700 0.2 500 4.48 11200
Post 4.31 10775 1.98 4950 -- -- -- -- 0.03 75 6.32 15800
Mining
Total 14.31 30775 5.98 14950 0.34 850 0.58 1450 0.73 1825 21.94 54850

Occupational Health & Safety Measures to control dust inhalation
• Providing a working environment that is conducive to safety & health

• The management of occupational safety & health is the prime responsibility of mine
management from the executive level to the first line supervisory level
• Employee involvement and commitment in the implementation of health and safety
guidelines
• Provision of all necessary resources
• Implementing safety and health management system and assessing the effectiveness
through periodic audits
• Setting of safety and health objectives based on comprehensive strategic plans and
measure performance against these plans
• Monitoring the effects of mining activities on safety and health and conducting regular
performance reviews
• Provision of necessary personal protective equipments
• Establishing and maintaining a system of medical surveillance for employees
• Ensuring employees at all levels receive appropriate training and are competent to
carry out their duties and responsibilities
All the above precautions would be adopted to protect the workers against dust generation at
source and to be dispersed in the outside environment. However, for the safety of workers at
site, engaged at strategic locations/dust generation points like loading and unloading points,
dust masks would be provided. Dust masks would prevent inhalation of RPM thereby
reducing the risk of lung diseases and other respiratory disorders. Regular health monitoring
of workers will be carried out.
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
Hearing conservation programs exists at all operations. Baseline audiogram forms the basis
for future assessment of employees in terms of hearing loss.
Using engineering initiatives to reduce noise at source is the priority management tool
The hearing conservation programme includes the provision of Hearing Protection Devices
(HPDs) and annual audiometry examination of all employees. Apart from provision of HPDs
emphasis is also laid on training the employees responsibility to protect his/her hearing.

Occupation Lung Diseases (OLD)
There will be regular health camps for all the workers. Lung function tests, chest X-rays etc
shall be carried out and any health disorders will be evaluated. Local government Hospital
will take care in providing the necessary medical specialists (Occupational Therapy
Specialists). The budget is earmarked for the necessary protective devices and training
needs by M/s Canara Minerals Pvt.Ltd.
Village Upliftment
The villages within 3km radius from the ML area lack Educational, Medical and
Communicational facilities. The management of M/s Canara Minerals Pvt.Ltd iron &
manganese ore mine will take care of the duly needs to satisfy these requirements as far as
possible.
There would also be increase in the commercial, business and shopping centers due to influx
of population in the region to cater the needs of the existing population.
Socio-economic Benefits
There is positive impact on socio-economics of people living in the villages. The villages in
the buffer zone depend upon agriculture, where the income is less and also not regular.
Mining operations in the subject area has positive impact by providing Job opportunities. The
project would help to employ more than 105 people by direct employment and about another
100 people on indirect activities. The lessee shall extend social benefits like drinking water,
health care measures and educational facilities to the neighboring villages in addition to the
employees.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Special attention will be given to the villages which fall within 3km radius, to full fill their socio
economic problems.
Distribution of books for school children and transportation facilities for the middle and higher
education going students to be provided. The lessee will be arranging medical camps and
will be providing better roads.
The State Government will earn higher revenue after proposed expansion by way of royalty,
sales tax, cess etc. The steel making industries will get the best benefit out this production,
as other wise they have to depend up on imports
5.2 Environmental Monitoring Programme
All the environmental parameters viz. air, water, noise, soil will be monitored regularly in
order to detect any changes from the baseline status. Monitoring program will be followed till
the mining operations continue; every year as per the schedule below:
1. Air Quality Monitoring: Four locations in core zone and four locations in the buffer zone
will be monitored for four weeks in every season except monsoon.
2. Noise Levels Monitoring: Noise levels in the working area will be monitored once in every
season till the continuation of operations. Ambient noise levels will also be monitored
once in a season in the buffer zone order to get the overall look of the noise status and its
effects on the surrounding community.
3. Water Quality Monitoring: Water quality status will also be assessed. Water monitoring in
every season will be done. Seasonal nullah water near the mine lease will be used to
detect the surface water quality. Ground water quality on the seasonal basis will be
assessed in order to detect the impacts of ongoing operations. This data will also be
compared to baseline to evaluate the effectiveness of the mitigation measures adopted
and if any corrective measures are needed. Water levels will also be monitored on
seasonal basis in surrounding wells, to know any adverse effect on theses resources.
4. Soil Quality Assessment: Soil samples will be collected from the buffer zone as well as
from core in the areas where plantation has started and quality will be checked once
every year except monsoon in order to observe any positive or negative impacts of the
operations and the improvement in the fertility of the soil in core zone soil.
The monitoring system will also include:
(i) Examination of signs of slope failures and excess erosions both along the pit and the
waste dumps.
(ii) Examining the efficacy of dust collection units established in the screening & crushing
plant.
(iii) Continued analysis of mine drainage and settling pond discharge water at regular
intervals to monitor suspended solid content in particular and other parameters in
general.
(iv) Efficacy of check dams at the waste disposal area and to improve the silt arresting
arrangement.

Summary - Monitoring Schedule

S.No. Parameters Schedule Location
1 Air quality monitoring 24 hourly Monitoring for 4 weeks 4 in core zone
in pre, post-monsoon & winter 4 in buffer zone
season every year
2 Noise quality monitoring Once in pre, post-monsoon & Core & buffer zone
winter season every year
3 Water quality monitoring Monitoring once in pre, post- Seasonal nullha around
monsoon & winter season every the mine lease in nearby
year wells.
Monitoring Ground Water levels
& their quality in all seasons
4 Soil quality analysis Once in a year in any season 4 locations from the area
except monsoon around the mine lease
and in core zone
For implementation of Environment Management Plan a small unit called Environment

Management Cell will be formed under the control of the Project Manager. The job of this cell
will be:
1. Implementation of pollution control measure.
2. Monitoring programme implementation.
3. Post-plantation care.
4. To estimate the efficiency of pollution control measures taken.
5. To bring out any other unforeseen effect on environment not covered under report.
6. Seeking expert’s advice when needed.
Budget
It is necessary to include the environmental cost as a part of the budgetary cost component.
The project authorities propose to undertake the following environmental works to achieve
the environmental quality as desired. It is proposed to take up environment protective
measures like storm water drains, garland drain and retaining wall near the toes of the
dumps stabilization of the dumps slopes, Afforestation etc., Reclamation and rehabilitation
program, soil conservation measures, green belt development, dump stabilization and
plantation costs have been estimated and are given in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1
Initial/ Capital Investment for Environmental Protection
Capital Cost Recurring Cost
Particulars
(Rs.) (Rs.)
Pollution Control
Dust suppression -- 3,50,000
Gully Cheks (9 Nos)
12,50,000 --
Check Dams (1 Nos)
Retaining Wall construction (2 Nos) 1,50,000 --
Drains along roads 1,00,000
Pollution Monitoring -- 3,00,000
Occupational Health
For routine checkup -- 2,10,000
Medical aid as per ESI Scheme -- 8,00,000
Training -- 1,00,000
Green Belt
Green belt & undisturbed area -- 5,000
Dump rehabilitation -- 6,000
Abandoned benches rehabilitation -- 4,000
Others
Environmental Study 5,00,000 --
Social Developmental Activities 8,00,000 7,00,000
Total 28,00,000 24,75,000

Chapter 6
Additional Studies
6.1 Public Consultation
Public consultation yet to be conducted
6.2 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan
Risk assessment is all about prevention of accidents and there is a need to be aware that
there is a risk of an accident before steps can be taken to prevent its happening. This is the
reason as to why risk assessments are carried out.
The proposed project is an opencast mining project. The anticipated risks are mentioned
below:
Roof fall inside the mine
Not applicable for open cast mining.
Surface subsidence
The processes in overburden rocks causes unfavorable environmental side effects

accompanied by significant subsidence of the ground surface. Ground surface subsidence
causes soil erosion and flooding, swamp formation, agricultural damage, deforestation, and
changes in landscape, groundwater level decreasing and the formation unstable cavities
pertaining to technical, economical and ecological problems.
The surface subsidence inflicts severe damage to engineering structures such as highways,
buildings, bridges and drainage besides interfering with groundwater regime.
A fault-tree based risk assessment shall be conducted for the impact of sinkhole type
structures, surface subsidence and the effect of overcharging blast-holes shall be evaluated.
Then the assessment indicates that the formation of surface subsidence features on the
production level scores the highest risk rating.

Inundation
Mining operations are not proposed below the ground water table, therefore, disturbance to
ground water quality or depletion are not envisaged.
In order to control the in-rush of water into the quarry in rainy season from the surface or
through seepage from the strata, sufficient garland drains will be made around the opencast
excavation as proposed.
The precipitation water falling directly into the open excavation will automatically drain out
and there is no need to install pumps except to pump out the rain water collected in the pit
during monsoons from bottom most benches to facilitate mining. This is a normal operation in
mining.
Surface fire
Sufficient fire extinguishers will be installed at selected locations on surface like office,
workshop, Garage, Stores etc. Besides, sufficient water hydrants with sufficient hosepipes
will be made available in the surface for fire protection.
Accident due to explosive
Explosives by virtue of their nature have the potential for the most serious and catastrophic
accidents in the mining industry yet the way they are used is an excellent example of how
risk assessment is properly applied. For example no one would allow any person to use
explosives with out first having been properly trained in its handling and use.
Increasingly use of explosives is specialist work. Planning for a round of shots is necessary
to ensure that the face is properly surveyed, holes correctly drilled, direction logged, the
weight of explosive suitable for good fragmentation and the continuity of the initiator are but a
few of the steps necessary to ensure its safe use.
Poorly designed shots can result in misfires, early ignition and flying rock. The more
sophisticated type of explosive demands properly trained persons to carry out the blast
design, charge and fire a round of explosives.
Only competent person should be engaged to do this work.

Accident due to blasting
Blasting causes accidents due improper use of explosives, not taking precautions during the
blasting and release of excessive ground vibrations and fly rocks due to unsystematic
blasting.
Control blasting techniques are adopted to minimize the ground vibrations and ejection of fly
rocks. Pre-designed blasting parameters will be adopted for the safe blasting and blasting
will be done by the qualified persons taking all the precautions as prescribed under the
Metalli Ferrous Mines Regulations 1961 and the related circular issued by the Directorate of
Mines Safety.
Radioactive hazard
No radioactive hazards are envisaged in the iron ore mining.
Failure of Pit slope
Slope failures in mines are mostly associated with the circular failure, which is controlled by
the rock mechanics properties such as cohesion, angle of internal friction, joint/shear planes,
ground water flow conditions, rock density and the heights to be maintained. To control the
above factors the pits are designed to be developed with benches, with an overall slope
angle of 300. Further the top benches of the pit after regarding are going to be afforested to
provide long term stability. Thus the chances of slope failures for the pits are remote.
Failure of waste dumps
Sliding of waste dump is a severe risk compared with quarry slope failure. Hence, it is
imperative that the degree of hazard against potential failure of waste dump slope should be
identified and that precautionary measures are adopted, if required. The height of outside
dumps will be about 20 m.
The waste dumps are designed with intermittent berms with an overall slope of 300. A strong
retaining wall with weeper is constructed at the bottom of the dump to give toe support and
for proper drainage from the waste dump. Garland drains are provided to collect the drainage
flow. Since the waste dumps are proposed to be constructed over a hard rock surface,
chances of foundation failures are remote. As controlled blasting techniques are to be
implemented with small size Jackhammer blast holes with limited explosive charge, there are
no chances ground vibrations to reach the dump area and creating problems of liquefaction.

Further the slopes of waste dumps are going to be afforested to provide long term stability.
Thus the chances of slope failures for the dumps are remote.
Failure of mine benches
In open cast iron ore mine the operator is bound to maintain a rampart or mound along the
external edges, to protect ramps, access points located at less than 8m from the edge of the
bench. The minimum height of the ramparts should not be less than the largest radius of the
large wheel of the equipment used. Keeping in view the three basic principles i.e. prevention,
preparedness (both pro-active and reactive) and mitigation of effect through rescue,
recovery, relief and rehabilitation, a comprehensive blue print of Mine Emergency Response
Plan (MERP) has to be prepared and the same has to be followed.
Dust from the drilling operation
The hazard is the inhalation of dust which is created during the drilling operation.
While it is not presently possible to totally remove the hazard, properly applied control
measures can substantially reduce the risk.
Control measures vary from using water during the drilling operation to the provision of local
exhaust ventilation which removes the dust from the head of the hole to a dust collection unit
to the provision of a ventilated cabin provided for the operator. The most effective of these
precautions is the provision of a control cabin on the drilling rig provided with a suitable
ventilation system fitted with a dust filter to remove harmful dust and maintain the dust level
within the cabin to below acceptable control levels.
Any ventilation equipment should periodically be examined to ensure that it is maintained to

its design standard.
Noise
Drilling, screening & crushing operations give rise to harmful levels of noise. Both drilling the
hole and the operation of the drill rig itself creates it. It is impractical to remove the hazard at
the hole but new generations of drill rig should be quieter by virtue of its design.
The noise created especially by the crusher is very high. The noise created is harmful to
anyone who is within a zone around the operation of the machine at which the noise level is
above that considered to be safe for persons to work without having to use control measures.

The noise levels around drilling & crushing equipments should be measured and the risk
assessed. Unless control measures are in place no-one, except those necessary for the work
in hand, should be allowed inside the designated noisy area.
In most cases this will be the operator of the machine.
The risk is highest at older drilling machines. Newer large drilling machines are provided with
sound insulated operating cabins which control the noise level within the cabins to
acceptable levels.
Other control measures will include providing enclosure, development of green belts in the
surrounding areas, training the operators and providing them with ear protection, although
the latter should only be seen as an interim precaution until a permanent solution can be
found.
The risk is very high when no control measures are provided. However if all the mitigation
measures are provided the risk will be very low.
Loading
The main hazard associated with loading is rock falling on to the driver, plant toppling over
due to uneven ground, failure of hydraulic systems, fires and falls while gaining access to
operating cabins.
Transport vehicles
The main hazards arising from the use transport vehicles are incompetent drivers, brake
failure, lack of all around visibility from the drivers position, access to the cab, vehicle
movements particularly reversing, roll over, vibration, noise, dust and maintenance. Those
most at risk are the driver and pedestrians likely to be struck by the vehicle, and drivers of
smaller vehicles, which cannot be seen from the cabs of large vehicles.
Visibility defects can be eliminated by the use of visibility aids such rear view mirrors.
Good maintenance and regular testing are necessary to reduce the possibility of brake
failure. An area should be set out as a testing area where daily tests are carried out on the
effectiveness of a vehicles braking system.
Careful attention must be paid to guarding dangerous parts of the equipment and handling
heavy components during maintenance work.
Those most at risk will be the users of the system although casual pedestrians and vehicle
operators may also be at risk.

Crushing and screening plant
Crushing and screening plant will work at the site. Good maintenance providing proper
enclosure and dust suppression units and regular testing are necessary to reduce the
possibility of any associated environmental problem.
Careful attention must be paid to guarding dangerous parts of the equipment and handling
heavy components during maintenance work.
Those most at risk will be the users of the system
House keeping
The provision and maintenance of a safe and healthy workplace is the most basic principle of
health and safety. Dirty and untidy workplaces or walkways contribute to a very large
proportion of toppling and fall accidents.
In the context of surface mining the provision of well defined roadways and walkways clear of
obstruction, and regular cleaning up of spillage will greatly reduce the potential for this type
of accident. Lack of maintenance may lead to roadways and walkways being unsuitable for
their use.
The work
The application of risk assessment depends upon a full understanding of all aspects of the
job being undertaken. In carrying out a risk assessment in relation to a particular task the
evaluation must include a review of the knowledge, experience and training of those persons
carrying out the work.
Personal Competence
It follows that the knowledge, experience and training of personnel involved in work is critical
to the result of any risk assessment. A knowledgeable, experienced well-trained and
competently supervised workforce will be at a lower risk of accidents occurring than a poorly
trained and badly supervised workforce.

Co-ordination
A qualified & trained person should be given the responsibility for overseeing and
coordinating work. It is essential that the coordinator ensures that everyone engaged in the
work is capable and understands the role of others and their responsibility for each other.
This is particularly important when contract workers undertake part or all of the work to be
carried out.
Plant and Equipment
There is an assumption in risk assessment that plant and equipment are suitable for the
particular work being undertaken and have been designed, manufactured and installed to at
least the minimum standards for health and safety.
Failure to meet the standard will result in people being at higher risk and remedial steps have
to be incorporated to make the shortfall.
Other interim arrangements should be implemented to protect any persons exposed to latent
danger. Maintenance of plant and equipment to agreed specification, whether original or
upgraded to the latest health and safety standards, is essential.
Dangerous parts of machinery
Parts of machinery such as revolving parts, in running nips and entrapment between
reciprocating parts as defined in European and National standards should be protected to
those standards.
Workplaces
Access to both above and below ground workplaces should be by well constructed and
maintained permanent fixed means. When practical stairways and shallow inclined walkways
are preferred to vertical ladders, which in some circumstances can be the cause of very high
risk. The sides of all workplaces from which persons may fall should always be protected.
Health hazards
For the purposes of this document health hazards should be interpreted as being harmful
dust, vibration and noise which is emitted during surface mining operations, as well as the
handling of heavy loads.

While elimination and often complete suppression at source is not practicable, the norms for
control of health hazards shall be made applicable.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The PPE should be of good construction, of ISI standard, suitable for the hazard e.g. a dust
respirator fitted with the correct filter to capture the particular hazardous dust, and maintained
to recommended standards. As personal protective equipment only affords limited protection
it should only be used as a last resort and then as an interim arrangement until other steps
are taken to reduce the risk of personal injury to an acceptable level.
Traffic Movement
The traffic movement should only take place within designated areas and over suitable
roadways. Adopting one way traffic movement systems are preferred to two directional
traffic systems. The risk of accidents due to traffic movement is much less with a one.
Whenever mineral is mined the first step in winning the product is the preparation of the site.
The four main stages in the site preparation are :

1. Planning
2. Surveying
3. Clearing of site
4. Laying out
Planning
The risk of injuries can be significantly reduced if sufficient regard is given to health and
safety at the planning stage of a new or developing mine.
Using trained drivers can largely eliminate the danger of being struck by large moving
vehicles and providing the vehicles with suitable appliances, such as aids to ensure the
driver has all round visibility. Designing and implementing one-way traffic systems and
ensuring that open edges of roadways are suitably protected to prevent accidental driving off
the edge can further reduce the danger.
Additionally, ensuring that the vehicles are properly maintained in good working condition,
particularly the braking system, will go a long way to help the driver control the vehicle. Well-
designed access and working platforms will also reduce the possibility of a fall.

Surveying
Surveying has its hazards, for example surveyors are likely to be seriously injured if they fall
from heights or are thrown out of overturning vehicles.
Since the hazards are created by ground formation it is unlikely that they can be removed.
Those normally at risk would be the surveying team of the surveyor and assistants.
Individuals working at the edge of vertical faces or on very steep undulating ground are at
greater risk than those working on level ground. Driving over steep rough terrain is more
dangerous than driving over gentle slopes.
It is necessary to give clear positive instruction and ensure vehicles used to gain access to
the areas to be surveyed are well maintained and suitable for the terrain over which access
is to be gained.
Clearance
Clearance covers all the activities associated with preparing a site ready for laying out
primary roads for working a face.
The primary hazards are being struck by falling trees and debris from demolition of buildings,
use of power saws, equipment used in the removal of the top layers of earth and plant used
to convey it to storage areas, and the possibility of being struck by mobile plant.
The hazards are created in clearing the site. While the clearing of the site cannot be avoided
adopting the safest methods to carry out the work can control hazards. For example, fully
trained persons should be used in tree felling operations. Well-maintained fully protected
power saws should be used and the operatives should wear full personal protection e.g.
safety helmets, ear defenders, face shields, gloves, fully protective leggings (trousers) and
boots.
Laying out
There are many different ways of opening & development of mines but careful planning
particularly concerning the mine layout will reduce hazards. Good well maintained plant and
equipment is essential to reduce the risk of injuries.
If suitable equipment is not used, for example if poor and badly constructed scaffolding is
used there is a much higher probability of persons falling from heights or the scaffolding

collapsing than if good properly constructed scaffolding is used.
To reduce the risk of injuries while using cranes, large earth moving equipment, the vehicle
drivers and those giving signals should be well trained. The lack of training and competence
in the use of such equipment is the biggest cause of accidents.
Disaster Management Plan
The complete mining operation is carried out under the management control and direction of
a qualified mine manager holding a First Class Manager’s certificate of competency. 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 is
being sent to refresher courses from time to time to keep them alert. However, following
natural/industrial hazards may occur during normal operation.
Inundation of mine pit due to flood/excessive rains;

Slope failures of pit & dump
Accident due to explosives;
Accident due to transport & other equipment; and
Sabotage in case of magazine.
In order to take care of above hazard/disasters the following control measures have been
adopted.
• Regular inspection of the pit and dump slopes for the observance of any visible
cracks.
• Checking and regular maintenance of garland drains and earthen bunds to avoid any
inflow of surface water in the mine pit.
• Provision of high capacity pumps for pumping out water from the mining pit;
• All safety precautions and provisions of metalliferous mine regulation 1961 is strictly
followed during all mining operations;
• Entry of unauthorized persons is prohibited;
• 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 etc. are
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 is regularly done;
• Regular maintenance and testing of all mining equipment as per manufacturer’s
guidelines;
• Suppression of dust on the haulage roads;
• Increasing the awareness of safety and disaster through competitions, posters and
other similar drives.
The management is able to deal with the situation efficiently to reduce confusion keeping in
view of the likely sources of danger in the mine.
Structure of the Disaster Management Plan
Out line of Disaster management plan
The purpose of disaster management plan is to restore the normalcy for early resumption of
mining operation due to an unexpected, sudden occurrence resulting to abnormalities in the
course of mining activity leading to a serious danger to workers or any machinery or the
environment.
System of communication
Having an internal direct communication system for the department head and to their line of
command.
Having the telephone nos and addresses of adjoining mines, rescue station, police station,
Fire service station, local hospital, electricity supply agency and standing consultative
committee members.
Consultative committee
A standing consultative committee will be formed under the head of Mines manager. The
members consists of safety officer / medical officer / Asst. manager/ public relation officer/
Foreman/ and environmental engineer.
Facilities & Accommodation
Accommodation and facilities for medical centre, rescue room and for various working
groups will be provided.

First Aid & medical facilities
The mine management is having first aid / medical centre for use in emergency situation. All
casualties would be registered and will be given first aid. The centre will have facilities for
first aid & minor treatment, ambulance for transport. It will have proper telephone / wireless
set for quick communication with hospitals where the complicated cases are to be sent.
Stores and equipment
A detailed list of equipment available its type & capacity and items reserved for emergency.
Transport services
A well-defined transport control system will be provided to deal with the situation.
Functions of public relations group
To make a cordial relation with government officials and other social service organization and
working groups.
To liaise with representatives of the mine to ameliorate the situation of panic, tension,
sentiments, grievances and misgivings created by any disaster.
To ameliorate the injured, survivors and family members of affected persons by providing
material, finance, moral support and establishing contact with relatives of victims.
Security
Manning of security posts
Catering & Refreshment
Arrangement to be made for the victims, rescue teams and others.
Care and maintenance during temporary discontinuance
If the mine will be discontinued temporarily for more than 120 days, notice will be given 30
days before the date of such discontinuance to the concerned authorities. During
discontinuance period safety arrangement and fencing will be provided to avoid the entry of
unauthorized persons. The accessibility to the mine from the surface will be prevented by
providing fencing arrangement.

Emergency plan
On realizing anything serious happened anywhere in the mine, immediately inform

the nearest mining official.
On being informed about the emergency it will be verified for the correctness of
information and telephone in particular to the Manager and in charge of other parts of
the mine and managers of adjoining mine so that persons may be withdrawn.
On receiving information of emergency intimation will be sent by the mines manager
to the consultative committee. Shift in-charge will ensure that all the materials and
transport system to deal with emergency situation.
First aid and rescue facilities to be kept in readiness to receive & treat the
casualties.

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY ANNEXURE-1
Station: A1, Mine Lease Area-1
S.No. Month Week Day SPM RSPM SO2 (µg/m3) NOx (µg/m3) HC CO
µg/m3 µg/m3 06 - 14 hrs 15 - 22 hrs 23 - 06 hrs 24 hrs Average 06 - 14 hrs 15 - 22 hrs 23 - 06 hrs 24 hrs Average PPM PPM
1 1st 122 39 9.8 9.0 8.3 9.0 15.0 13.8 12.1 13.6 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 135 38 7.9 6.7 6.5 7.0 12.0 10.4 8.7 10.4 <1 <1
3 1st 129 40 8.3 8.9 7.1 8.1 12.7 11.4 9.7 11.3 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 133 36 9.1 8.7 7.6 8.5 13.9 12.7 11.0 12.6 <1 <1
December' 2007
5 1st 132 41 8.5 7.9 7.2 7.9 13.1 12.0 10.3 11.8 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 142 49 10.2 10.4 8.7 9.8 15.6 14.2 12.5 14.1 <1 <1
7 1st 140 41 8.5 8.9 7.0 8.1 12.9 11.7 10.0 11.6 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 119 38 7.9 7.4 6.8 7.4 12.1 10.6 8.9 10.6 <1 <1
1 1st 129 39 8.1 7.3 6.6 7.3 13.8 12.6 10.9 12.4 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 141 39 9.1 7.9 7.7 8.2 13.2 11.6 9.9 11.6 <1 <1
3 1st 133 41 7.6 8.2 6.4 7.4 12.0 10.7 9.0 10.6 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 138 37 9.5 9.1 8.0 8.9 14.3 13.1 11.4 13.0 <1 <1
January' 2008
5 1st 139 45 8.8 8.2 7.5 8.2 13.4 12.3 10.6 12.1 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 146 45 10.5 10.7 9.0 10.1 15.9 14.5 12.8 14.4 <1 <1
7 1st 130 38 8.2 8.6 6.7 7.8 12.6 11.4 9.7 11.3 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 113 43 7.7 7.2 6.6 7.2 11.9 10.4 8.7 10.4 <1 <1
1 1st 126 38 8.8 8.0 7.3 8.0 16.3 15.1 13.4 14.9 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 134 38 9.4 8.2 8.0 8.5 13.5 11.9 10.2 11.9 <1 <1
3 1st 136 49 7.8 8.4 6.6 7.6 12.2 10.9 9.2 10.8 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 141 38 8.6 8.2 7.1 8.0 13.4 12.2 10.5 12.1 <1 <1
February' 2008
5 1st 142 53 8.2 7.6 6.9 7.6 12.8 11.7 10.0 11.5 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 149 46 9.4 9.6 7.9 9.0 15.7 14.3 12.6 14.2 <1 <1
7 1st 133 40 8.1 8.5 6.6 7.7 12.5 11.3 9.6 11.2 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 116 45 7.3 6.8 6.2 6.8 11.5 10.0 8.3 10.0 <1 <1
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Min 113.0 35.9 6.8 10.0 6.8 10.0
Max 149.0 53.0 10.1 14.9 10.1 14.9
Mean 133.3 41.5 8.1 12.0 8.1 12.0
10th percentile 119.9 37.6 7.2 10.5 7.2 10.5
30th percentile 129.9 38.1 7.6 11.3 7.6 11.3
50th percentile 133.5 40.0 8.0 11.7 8.0 11.7
95th percentile 145.4 49.0 9.7 14.4 9.7 14.4
98th percentile 147.6 51.2 9.9 14.7 9.9 14.7
Station: A2, Haulage Road
S.No. Month Week Day TSPM RSPM SO2 (µg/m3) NOx (µg/m3) HC CO
1 1st 144 34 9.5 8.7 8.0 8.7 14.5 13.3 11.6 13.2 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 122 45 8.7 7.5 7.3 7.8 13.3 11.7 10.0 11.7 <1 <1
3 1st 128 40 9.4 10.0 8.2 9.2 14.3 13.0 11.3 12.9 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 119 36 9.8 9.4 8.3 9.2 15.0 13.8 12.1 13.6 <1 <1
December' 2007
5 1st 113 30 8.7 8.1 7.4 8.1 13.3 12.2 10.5 12.0 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 139 40 6.9 7.1 5.4 6.5 10.6 9.2 7.5 9.1 <1 <1
7 1st 140 44 8.9 9.3 7.4 8.5 13.6 12.4 10.7 12.3 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 133 34 8.3 7.8 7.2 7.8 12.7 11.2 9.5 11.1 <1 <1
1 1st 151 45 9.4 8.6 7.9 8.7 10.8 9.6 7.9 9.4 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 128 38 9.9 8.7 8.5 9.0 14.5 12.9 11.2 12.9 <1 <1
3 1st 132 40 8.7 9.3 7.5 8.5 17.9 16.6 14.9 16.5 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 124 29 10.2 9.8 8.7 9.6 15.4 14.2 12.5 14.0 <1 <1
January' 2008
5 1st 120 36 9.0 8.4 7.7 8.4 13.6 12.5 10.8 12.3 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 143 43 7.2 7.4 5.7 6.8 10.9 9.5 7.8 9.4 <1 <1
7 1st 143 41 8.6 9.0 7.1 8.2 13.3 12.1 10.4 12.0 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 127 38 8.1 7.6 7.0 7.6 12.5 11.0 9.3 10.9 <1 <1
1 1st 148 43 10.1 9.3 8.6 9.4 11.5 10.3 8.6 10.1 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 121 37 10.2 9.0 8.8 9.3 14.8 13.2 11.5 13.2 <1 <1
3 1st 135 45 8.9 9.5 7.7 8.7 18.1 16.8 15.1 16.7 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 127 47 9.3 8.9 7.8 8.7 14.5 13.3 11.6 13.1 <1 <1
February' 2008
5 1st 123 33 8.4 7.8 7.1 7.8 13.0 11.9 10.2 11.7 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 146 25 6.1 6.3 4.6 5.7 9.8 8.4 6.7 8.3 <1 <1
7 1st 146 22 8.5 8.9 7.0 8.1 13.2 12.0 10.3 11.9 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 130 31 7.7 7.2 6.6 7.2 12.1 10.6 8.9 10.5 <1 <1
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Min 113.0 22.0 5.7 8.3 5.7 8.3
Max 151.0 47.0 9.6 16.7 9.6 16.7
Mean 132.6 37.3 8.2 12.0 8.2 12.0
10th percentile 120.3 28.9 6.9 9.4 6.9 9.4
30th percentile 126.7 33.9 7.8 11.1 7.8 11.1
50th percentile 131.0 38.3 8.4 12.0 8.4 12.0
95th percentile 147.7 45.3 9.4 16.1 9.4 16.1
98th percentile 149.6 46.2 9.5 16.6 9.5 16.6
Station: A3 , Ramajjanahalli
1 1st 119 37 6.9 6.1 5.4 6.1 10.5 9.3 7.6 9.2 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 106 44 8.1 6.9 6.7 7.3 12.4 10.8 9.1 10.8 <1 <1
3 1st 132 44 4.8 5.4 3.6 4.6 7.3 6.0 4.3 5.9 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 115 30 7.3 6.9 5.8 6.7 11.2 10.0 8.3 9.8 <1 <1
December' 2007
5 1st 129 39 8.1 7.5 6.8 7.4 12.3 11.2 9.5 11.0 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 112 34 7.0 7.2 5.5 6.6 10.7 9.3 7.6 9.2 <1 <1
7 1st 127 38 7.9 8.3 6.4 7.6 12.1 10.9 9.2 10.8 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 103 31 6.4 5.9 5.3 5.9 9.8 8.3 6.6 8.3 <1 <1
1 1st 126 35 7.4 6.6 5.9 6.6 9.3 8.1 6.4 8.0 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 112 34 9.3 8.1 7.9 8.5 13.6 12.0 10.3 12.0 <1 <1
3 1st 136 41 4.1 5.7 2.9 4.2 6.6 5.3 3.6 5.2 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 120 36 7.7 7.3 6.2 7.1 11.6 10.4 8.7 10.2 <1 <1
January' 2008
5 1st 136 41 8.4 7.8 7.1 7.7 12.6 11.5 9.8 11.3 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 116 35 7.3 7.5 5.8 6.9 11.0 9.6 7.9 9.5 <1 <1
7 1st 130 39 7.6 8.0 6.1 7.3 11.8 10.6 8.9 10.5 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 97 29 6.2 5.7 5.1 5.7 9.6 8.1 6.4 8.1 <1 <1
1 1st 123 25 8.1 7.3 6.6 7.3 10.0 8.8 7.1 8.7 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 105 24 9.6 8.4 8.2 8.8 13.9 12.3 10.6 12.3 <1 <1
3 1st 139 34 4.3 4.9 3.1 4.1 6.8 5.5 3.8 5.4 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 123 34 6.8 6.4 5.3 6.2 10.7 9.5 7.8 9.3 <1 <1
February' 2008
5 1st 139 33 7.8 7.2 6.5 7.1 12.0 10.9 9.2 10.7 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 119 39 6.2 6.4 4.7 5.8 9.9 8.5 6.8 8.4 <1 <1
7 1st 133 23 7.5 7.9 6.0 7.2 11.7 10.5 8.8 10.4 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 100 35 5.8 5.3 4.7 5.3 9.2 7.7 6.0 7.7 <1 <1
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Min 97.0 23.0 4.1 5.2 4.1 5.2
Max 139.0 40.8 8.8 12.3 8.8 12.3
Mean 120.7 33.9 6.6 9.3 6.6 9.3
10th percentile 103.6 24.5 4.8 6.4 4.8 6.4
30th percentile 114.7 33.4 6.1 8.4 6.1 8.4
50th percentile 121.5 34.6 6.8 9.4 6.8 9.4
95th percentile 138.6 40.8 8.3 11.9 8.3 11.9
98th percentile 139.0 40.8 8.6 12.2 8.6 12.2
Station: A4, Shiranakatte
1 1st 100 37 6.3 5.5 4.8 5.5 9.6 8.4 6.7 8.2 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 132 42 8.3 7.1 6.9 7.4 12.6 11.0 9.3 11.0 <1 <1
3 1st 122 33 7.6 8.2 6.4 7.4 11.7 10.4 8.7 10.2 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 119 22 8.1 7.7 6.6 7.5 12.4 11.2 9.5 11.1 <1 <1
December' 2007
5 1st 129 39 8.1 7.5 6.8 7.4 12.3 11.2 9.5 11.0 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 106 32 6.6 6.8 5.1 6.2 10.1 8.7 7.0 8.6 <1 <1
7 1st 111 33 6.9 7.3 5.4 6.6 10.6 9.4 7.7 9.2 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 139 47 9.8 9.3 8.7 9.3 15.1 13.6 11.9 13.5 <1 <1
1 1st 107 32 6.7 5.9 5.2 5.9 8.4 7.2 5.5 7.0 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 138 41 9.5 8.3 8.1 8.6 13.8 12.2 10.5 12.2 <1 <1
3 1st 126 38 6.9 7.5 5.7 6.7 11.0 9.7 8.0 9.5 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 124 37 8.5 8.1 7.0 7.9 12.8 11.6 9.9 11.5 <1 <1
January' 2008
5 1st 136 41 8.4 7.8 7.1 7.7 12.6 11.5 9.8 11.3 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 110 33 6.9 7.1 5.4 6.5 10.4 9.0 7.3 8.9 <1 <1
7 1st 114 34 6.6 7.0 5.1 6.3 10.3 9.1 7.4 8.9 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 133 40 9.6 9.1 8.5 9.1 14.9 13.4 11.7 13.3 <1 <1
1 1st 104 21 7.4 6.6 5.9 6.6 9.1 7.9 6.2 7.7 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 131 54 9.8 8.6 8.4 8.9 14.1 12.5 10.8 12.5 <1 <1
3 1st 129 39 7.1 7.7 5.9 6.9 11.2 9.9 8.2 9.7 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 127 30 7.6 7.2 6.1 7.0 11.9 10.7 9.0 10.6 <1 <1
February' 2008
5 1st 139 40 7.8 7.2 6.5 7.1 12.0 10.9 9.2 10.7 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 113 37 5.8 6.0 4.3 5.4 9.3 7.9 6.2 7.8 <1 <1
7 1st 117 39 6.5 6.9 5.0 6.2 10.2 9.0 7.3 8.8 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 136 25 9.2 8.7 8.1 8.7 14.5 13.0 11.3 12.9 <1 <1
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Min 100.0 20.8 5.4 7.0 5.4 7.0
Max 139.0 53.7 9.3 13.5 9.3 13.5
Mean 122.6 36.5 7.2 10.3 7.2 10.3
10th percentile 106.3 29.5 6.0 7.9 6.0 7.9
30th percentile 113.9 33.2 6.6 8.9 6.6 8.9
50th percentile 125.0 37.5 7.1 10.4 7.1 10.4
95th percentile 138.9 47.6 9.1 13.2 9.1 13.2
98th percentile 139.0 51.3 9.2 13.4 9.2 13.4
Station: A5, Madadakere
S.No. Month Week Day TSPM RSPM SO2 (µg/m3) NOx (µg/m3) HC CO
1 1st 107 25 5.5 8.8 6.5 6.9 8.4 13.6 12.3 11.4 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 123 39 7.1 7.8 5.7 6.9 10.9 11.4 9.7 10.7 <1 <1
3 1st 118 35 7.3 8.1 6.1 7.2 11.2 13.8 12.1 12.4 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 136 23 5.2 5.9 8.1 6.4 10.8 12.3 13.3 12.1 <1 <1
December' 2007
5 1st 118 35 7.3 6.7 6.0 6.7 11.2 10.1 13.7 11.6 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 110 33 6.9 7.1 5.4 6.4 10.5 9.1 10.1 9.9 <1 <1
7 1st 125 38 7.8 8.2 6.3 7.4 12.0 10.8 9.1 10.6 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 131 39 8.2 7.7 7.1 7.7 12.5 11.0 12.6 12.1 <1 <1
1 1st 114 32 6.7 5.9 5.2 5.9 7.2 10.1 13.1 10.1 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 129 39 8.3 7.1 6.9 7.4 11.2 13.5 12.7 12.5 <1 <1
3 1st 122 37 6.6 7.2 5.4 6.4 10.9 12.4 10.7 11.3 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 141 42 5.6 5.9 7.3 6.3 11.2 12.4 10.7 11.4 <1 <1
January' 2008
5 1st 135 41 6.1 5.5 4.8 5.5 11.5 10.4 8.7 10.2 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 114 34 5.3 5.5 3.8 4.9 10.8 9.4 7.7 9.3 <1 <1
7 1st 128 38 6.1 6.5 4.6 5.7 11.7 10.5 8.8 10.3 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 125 38 8.0 7.5 6.9 7.5 12.3 10.8 9.1 10.8 <1 <1
1 1st 111 22 5.8 5.0 4.3 5.0 7.9 6.7 5.0 6.5 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 122 24 6.6 5.4 5.2 5.7 11.5 9.9 8.2 9.9 <1 <1
3 1st 125 34 6.8 7.4 5.6 6.6 11.1 9.8 8.1 9.7 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 144 40 4.7 7.9 6.9 6.5 13.1 11.9 10.2 11.7 <1 <1
February' 2008
5 1st 125 33 5.5 4.9 4.2 4.9 10.9 9.8 8.1 9.6 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 117 38 4.2 4.4 6.9 5.2 9.7 8.3 6.6 8.2 <1 <1
7 1st 133 35 6.0 6.4 4.5 5.6 11.6 10.4 8.7 10.2 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 128 25 7.6 7.6 7.1 7.4 11.9 10.4 8.7 10.4 <1 <1
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Min 107.0 22.2 4.9 6.5 4.9 6.5
Max 144.0 42.3 7.7 12.5 7.7 12.5
Mean 124.2 34.8 6.3 10.5 6.3 10.5
10th percentile 111.9 24.9 5.1 9.4 5.1 9.4
30th percentile 118.0 33.7 5.7 10.1 5.7 10.1
50th percentile 125.0 35.8 6.4 10.5 6.4 10.5
95th percentile 140.3 40.6 7.5 12.3 7.5 12.3
98th percentile 142.6 41.6 7.6 12.4 7.6 12.4
Station: A6, Oblapur
1 1st 121 23 7.8 7.0 6.3 7.0 11.9 10.7 9.0 10.6 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 133 35 5.1 7.8 3.7 5.5 7.8 6.2 4.5 6.2 <1 <1
3 1st 129 43 8.6 9.2 7.4 8.4 13.2 11.9 10.2 11.7 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 116 30 7.3 6.9 5.8 6.7 11.2 10.0 8.3 9.8 <1 <1
December' 2007
5 1st 132 40 5.8 5.2 4.5 5.2 8.9 7.8 6.1 7.6 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 116 35 7.3 7.5 5.8 6.8 11.1 9.7 8.0 9.6 <1 <1
7 1st 107 32 6.7 7.1 5.2 6.3 10.2 9.0 7.3 8.9 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 129 39 8.1 7.6 7.0 7.5 12.3 10.8 9.1 10.8 <1 <1
1 1st 128 36 7.5 6.7 6.0 6.7 10.7 9.5 7.8 9.4 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 139 42 6.3 5.1 4.9 5.4 9.0 7.4 5.7 7.4 <1 <1
3 1st 133 40 7.9 8.5 6.7 7.7 12.5 11.2 9.5 11.0 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 121 36 7.7 7.3 6.2 7.1 11.6 10.4 8.7 10.2 <1 <1
January' 2008
5 1st 139 42 6.1 5.5 4.8 5.5 9.2 8.1 6.4 7.9 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 120 36 7.6 7.8 6.1 7.1 11.4 10.0 8.3 9.9 <1 <1
7 1st 110 33 6.4 6.8 4.9 6.0 9.9 8.7 7.0 8.6 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 123 37 7.9 7.4 6.8 7.3 12.1 10.6 8.9 10.6 <1 <1
1 1st 125 25 7.1 6.3 5.6 6.3 11.4 10.2 8.5 10.1 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 132 24 6.6 5.4 5.2 5.7 9.3 7.7 6.0 7.7 <1 <1
3 1st 111 34 6.7 7.3 5.5 6.5 12.7 11.4 9.7 11.2 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 123 34 6.8 7.8 5.3 6.6 10.7 9.5 7.8 9.3 <1 <1
February' 2008
5 1st 140 33 5.5 5.7 4.2 5.1 8.6 7.5 5.8 7.3 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 120 39 6.5 6.7 5.0 6.0 10.3 8.9 7.2 8.8 <1 <1
7 1st 113 23 6.3 6.7 4.8 5.9 9.8 8.6 6.9 8.5 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 126 35 7.5 7.0 6.4 6.9 11.7 10.2 8.5 10.2 <1 <1
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Min 107.0 23.0 5.1 6.2 5.1 6.2
Max 140.0 41.7 8.4 11.7 8.4 11.7
Mean 124.4 34.7 6.5 9.3 6.5 9.3
10th percentile 111.6 24.9 5.4 7.4 5.4 7.4
30th percentile 120.0 33.7 6.0 8.6 6.0 8.6
50th percentile 124.0 35.4 6.6 9.5 6.6 9.5
95th percentile 139.0 41.7 7.7 11.2 7.7 11.2
98th percentile 139.5 41.7 8.1 11.5 8.1 11.5
Station: A7, Lakkihalli
1 1st 132 40 8.3 7.5 6.8 7.5 12.6 11.4 9.7 11.3 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 126 38 7.9 6.7 6.5 7.0 12.0 10.4 8.7 10.4 <1 <1
3 1st 127 29 6.0 6.6 4.8 5.8 9.2 7.9 6.2 7.8 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 135 29 6.0 5.6 4.5 5.4 9.2 8.0 6.3 7.9 <1 <1
December' 2007
5 1st 122 43 9.0 8.4 7.7 8.3 13.7 12.6 10.9 12.4 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 134 40 8.4 8.6 6.9 7.9 12.8 11.4 9.7 11.3 <1 <1
7 1st 119 36 7.4 7.8 5.9 7.1 11.4 10.2 8.5 10.0 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 122 37 7.6 7.1 6.5 7.1 11.7 10.2 8.5 10.1 <1 <1
1 1st 139 42 8.7 7.9 7.2 7.9 11.4 10.2 8.5 10.1 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 132 40 9.1 7.9 7.7 8.2 13.2 11.6 9.9 11.6 <1 <1
3 1st 131 39 5.3 5.9 4.1 5.1 8.5 7.2 5.5 7.1 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 140 42 6.4 6.0 4.9 5.8 9.6 8.4 6.7 8.3 <1 <1
January' 2008
5 1st 129 39 9.3 8.7 8.0 8.6 14.0 12.9 11.2 12.7 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 138 41 8.7 8.9 7.2 8.2 13.1 11.7 10.0 11.6 <1 <1
7 1st 122 37 7.1 7.5 5.6 6.8 11.1 9.9 8.2 9.7 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 116 35 7.4 6.9 6.3 6.9 11.5 10.0 8.3 9.9 <1 <1
1 1st 136 27 9.4 8.6 7.9 8.6 12.1 10.9 9.2 10.8 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 125 51 9.4 8.2 8.0 8.5 13.5 11.9 10.2 11.9 <1 <1
3 1st 134 40 5.5 6.1 4.3 5.3 8.7 7.4 5.7 7.3 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 143 36 5.5 5.1 4.0 4.9 8.7 7.5 5.8 7.4 <1 <1
February' 2008
5 1st 132 42 8.7 8.1 7.4 8.0 13.4 12.3 10.6 12.1 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 141 37 7.6 7.8 6.1 7.1 12.0 10.6 8.9 10.5 <1 <1
7 1st 125 41 7.0 7.4 5.5 6.7 11.0 9.8 8.1 9.6 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 119 43 7.0 6.5 5.9 6.5 11.1 9.6 7.9 9.5 <1 <1
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Min 116.0 27.2 4.9 7.1 4.9 7.1
Max 143.0 51.3 8.6 12.7 8.6 12.7
Mean 130.0 38.4 7.1 10.1 7.1 10.1
10th percentile 119.9 30.7 5.4 7.5 5.4 7.5
30th percentile 125.0 36.6 6.7 9.6 6.7 9.6
50th percentile 131.5 39.5 7.1 10.1 7.1 10.1
95th percentile 140.9 43.0 8.6 12.4 8.6 12.4
98th percentile 142.1 47.5 8.6 12.6 8.6 12.6
Station: A8, Attimagi
1 1st 124 29 6.0 5.2 4.5 5.3 9.2 8.0 6.3 7.9 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 108 32 6.8 5.6 5.4 5.9 10.3 8.7 7.0 8.7 <1 <1
3 1st 132 40 8.3 8.9 7.1 8.1 12.6 11.3 9.6 11.2 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 135 41 8.4 8.0 6.9 7.8 12.9 11.7 10.0 11.5 <1 <1
December' 2007
5 1st 127 44 9.3 8.7 8.0 8.6 14.2 13.1 11.4 12.9 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 114 34 7.1 7.3 5.6 6.7 10.9 9.5 7.8 9.4 <1 <1
7 1st 136 41 8.5 8.9 7.0 8.1 13.0 11.8 10.1 11.6 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 126 38 7.9 7.4 6.8 7.3 12.0 10.5 8.8 10.5 <1 <1
1 1st 131 33 6.9 6.1 5.4 6.1 8.0 6.8 5.1 6.7 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 114 34 8.0 6.8 6.6 7.1 11.5 9.9 8.2 9.9 <1 <1
3 1st 136 41 7.6 8.2 6.4 7.4 11.9 10.6 8.9 10.5 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 140 42 8.8 8.4 7.3 8.2 13.3 12.1 10.4 11.9 <1 <1
January' 2008
5 1st 134 40 9.6 9.0 8.3 8.9 14.5 13.4 11.7 13.2 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 118 35 7.4 7.6 5.9 7.0 11.2 9.8 8.1 9.7 <1 <1
7 1st 139 42 8.2 8.6 6.7 7.8 12.7 11.5 9.8 11.3 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 120 36 7.7 7.2 6.6 7.1 11.8 10.3 8.6 10.3 <1 <1
1 1st 128 26 7.6 6.8 6.1 6.8 8.7 7.5 5.8 7.4 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 107 44 8.3 7.1 6.9 7.4 11.8 10.2 8.5 10.2 <1 <1
3 1st 139 32 7.8 8.4 6.6 7.6 12.1 10.8 9.1 10.7 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 143 27 7.9 7.5 6.4 7.3 12.4 11.2 9.5 11.0 <1 <1
February' 2008
5 1st 137 41 9.0 8.4 7.7 8.3 13.9 12.8 11.1 12.6 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 121 27 6.3 6.5 4.8 5.9 10.1 8.7 7.0 8.6 <1 <1
7 1st 142 21 8.1 8.5 6.6 7.7 12.6 11.4 9.7 11.2 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 123 37 7.3 6.8 6.2 6.7 11.4 9.9 8.2 9.9 <1 <1
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Min 107.0 21.0 5.3 6.7 5.3 6.7
Max 143.0 44.5 8.9 13.2 8.9 13.2
Mean 128.1 35.7 7.3 10.4 7.3 10.4
10th percentile 114.0 27.0 6.0 8.1 6.0 8.1
30th percentile 122.8 32.9 7.0 9.9 7.0 9.9
50th percentile 129.5 36.5 7.3 10.5 7.3 10.5
95th percentile 141.7 43.6 8.6 12.8 8.6 12.8
98th percentile 142.5 44.2 8.8 13.0 8.8 13.0
Station: A9, Aiyanahalli
1 1st 119 29 6.0 5.2 4.5 5.3 9.2 8.0 6.3 7.9 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 108 32 6.8 5.6 5.4 5.9 10.3 8.7 7.0 8.7 <1 <1
3 1st 136 41 8.5 9.1 7.3 8.3 13.0 11.7 10.0 11.6 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 121 36 7.6 7.2 6.1 6.9 11.6 10.4 8.7 10.2 <1 <1
December' 2007
5 1st 102 36 7.4 6.8 6.1 6.8 11.4 10.3 8.6 10.1 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 122 37 7.6 7.8 6.1 7.2 11.7 10.3 8.6 10.2 <1 <1
7 1st 134 40 8.4 8.8 6.9 8.0 12.8 11.6 9.9 11.4 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 126 38 7.9 7.4 6.8 7.3 12.0 10.5 8.8 10.5 <1 <1
1 1st 126 33 6.9 6.1 5.4 6.1 8.0 6.8 5.1 6.7 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 114 34 8.0 6.8 6.6 7.1 11.5 9.9 8.2 9.9 <1 <1
3 1st 140 42 7.8 8.4 6.6 7.6 12.3 11.0 9.3 10.9 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 126 38 8.0 7.6 6.5 7.3 12.0 10.8 9.1 10.6 <1 <1
January' 2008
5 1st 109 33 7.7 7.1 6.4 7.1 11.7 10.6 8.9 10.4 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 126 38 7.9 8.1 6.4 7.5 12.0 10.6 8.9 10.5 <1 <1
7 1st 137 41 8.1 8.5 6.6 7.7 12.5 11.3 9.6 11.1 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 120 36 7.7 7.2 6.6 7.1 11.8 10.3 8.6 10.3 <1 <1
1 1st 123 25 7.6 6.8 6.1 6.8 8.7 7.5 5.8 7.4 <1 <1
Ist
2 2nd 107 44 8.3 7.1 6.9 7.4 11.8 10.2 8.5 10.2 <1 <1
3 1st 143 32 8.0 8.6 6.8 7.8 12.5 11.2 9.5 11.1 <1 <1
IInd
4 2nd 129 27 7.1 6.7 5.6 6.4 11.1 9.9 8.2 9.7 <1 <1
February' 2008
5 1st 112 41 7.1 6.5 5.8 6.5 11.1 10.0 8.3 9.8 <1 <1
IIIrd
6 2nd 129 27 6.8 7.0 5.3 6.4 10.9 9.5 7.8 9.4 <1 <1
7 1st 140 21 8.0 8.4 6.5 7.6 12.4 11.2 9.5 11.0 <1 <1
IVth
8 2nd 123 37 7.3 6.8 6.2 6.7 11.4 9.9 8.2 9.9 <1 <1
SPM RPM SO2 NOX
Min 102.0 21.0 5.3 6.7 5.3 6.7
Max 143.0 43.9 8.3 11.6 8.3 11.6
Mean 123.8 34.9 7.0 10.0 7.0 10.0
10th percentile 108.3 27.0 6.2 8.1 6.2 8.1
30th percentile 119.9 32.7 6.8 9.9 6.8 9.9
50th percentile 124.5 36.2 7.1 10.2 7.1 10.2
95th percentile 140.0 41.9 8.0 11.4 8.0 11.4
98th percentile 141.6 43.0 8.2 11.5 8.2 11.5

Surface Water Quality Data (As per IS: 2296)

S. No Parameter Units SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
Hazen 21 16 12
1 Colour 20
units
2 Taste Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable
3 pH -- 6.49 6.65 7.24 7.58
4 Turbidity NTU 65 58 42 30
5 Odour -- *UO *UO *UO *UO
6 Total Dissolved solids mg/l 376 802 295 238
7 Total Suspended solid Negligible Negligible Negligible Negligible
8 Dissolved Oxygen mg/l 5.9 5.6 5.3 5.1
9 Temperature (°C) 26 27 27 24
10 Oil & Grease mg/l <1 <1 <1 <1
11 Total Residual Chlorine mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil
12 Ammonical Nitrogen as N mg/l 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2
Total Kjeldhal Nitrogen as mg/l 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.3
13
N
14 Free Ammonia as N mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil
15 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 118 291 146 133
16 Alkalinity mg/l 46 195 65 60
17 Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 38 35 14 6
18 Phosphates as PO4 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
19 Chlorides as Cl mg/l 104 165 84 51
20 Sulphates as SO4 mg/l 54 150 23 26
21 Sodium as Na mg/l 51 112 18 20
22 Potassium as K mg/l 42 62 12 2
23 Calcium as Ca mg/l 52 14 45 40
24 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 78 23 72 65
25 Fluoride as F mg/l 1.32 0.85 0.95 0.68
26 Cyanide as CN mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
27 Lead as Pb mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
28 Cadmium as Cd mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
29 Chromium as Cr mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
30 Nickel as Ni mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
31 Sulphide as S mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil
32 Copper as Cu mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
33 Zinc as Zn mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
34 Iron as Fe mg/l 0.2 0.15 0.2 0.9
35 Manganese as Mn mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
36 Mercury as Hg mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
37 Selenium as Se mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
38 Arsenic as As mg/l BDL BDL BDL BDL
39 Boron as B mg/l 0.16 0.12 0.16 0.05
40 Aluminium as Al mg/l Nil Nil Nil Nil
MPN/100 5 2 7 3
41 Total Coliform
ml
MPN/100 Absent Absent Absent Absent
42 E. Coli
ml
M/s Chaithanya Geo Lynx., Hospet. M/s Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd., Hyderabad. i

Ground Water Quality (As per IS: 10500)

Sl.No Parameter Units GW1 GW2 GW3
1 Colour Hazen Units <5 <5 <5
2 pH -- 7.84 7.10 7.65
3 Turbidity NTU 5 3 4
4 Odour -- *UO *UO *UO
5 Total Dissolved solids mg/l 490 1430 1030
6 Total Hardness as CaCO3 mg/l 90 810 260
7 Alkalinity mg/l 90 300 270
8 Nitrate as NO3 mg/l 8 14 12
9 Phosphates as PO4 mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01
10 Chlorides as Cl mg/l 135 309 238
11 Sulphates as SO4 mg/l 72 306 134
12 Sodium as Na mg/l 130 124 216
13 Potassium as K mg/l 25 20 40
14 Calcium as Ca mg/l 20 152 56
15 Magnesium as Mg mg/l 10 105 29
16 Fluoride as F mg/l 0.65 0.85 0.72
17 Cyanide as CN mg/l BDL BDL BDL
18 Lead as Pb mg/l BDL BDL BDL
19 Cadmium as Cd mg/l BDL BDL BDL
20 Chromium as Cr mg/l BDL BDL BDL
21 Copper as Cu mg/l BDL BDL BDL
22 Zinc as Zn mg/l BDL BDL BDL
23 Iron as Fe mg/l 0.10 0.12 0.12
24 Manganese as Mn mg/l BDL BDL BDL
25 Mercury as Hg mg/l BDL BDL BDL
26 Selenium as Se mg/l BDL BDL BDL
27 Arsenic as As mg/l BDL BDL BDL
28 Boron as B mg/l 0.07 0.13 0.09
29 Total Coliform MPN/100 ml Absent Absent Absent
30 E coli MPN/100 ml Absent Absent Absent
Note:
*UO: Un-objectionable
M/s Chaithanya Geo Lynx., Hospet. M/s Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd., Hyderabad. ii
NOISE LEVELS dB(A)
Time N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9
6:00 36.7 37.1 34.8 37.4 37.8 37.7 37.1 38.0 37.6
7:00 37.9 38.2 36.7 38.7 39.0 39.2 39.5 39.7 39.4
8:00 39.2 39.8 38.2 40.0 40.6 40.2 40.8 40.4 40.6
9:00 42.8 42.9 41.6 41.7 41.8 41.9 42.0 42.1 42.0
10:00 45.2 44.8 44.0 44.8 44.4 43.6 43.2 44.0 43.6
11:00 47.8 48.0 46.6 46.8 47.0 47.2 47.4 47.6 47.8
12:00 48.2 47.8 47.0 47.4 47.0 47.0 46.6 46.6 46.2
13:00 48.4 47.8 47.2 47.8 47.2 46.6 46.0 46.6 46.0
14:00 47.8 48.2 46.6 48.2 48.6 47.0 47.4 49.0 49.4
15:00 46.6 47.0 45.4 45.8 46.2 46.6 47.0 47.4 47.8
16:00 51.9 52.1 49.5 49.5 49.7 49.7 49.0 49.1 49.3
17:00 53.2 53.7 49.5 50.0 46.8 47.1 47.6 47.6 48.1
18:00 49.0 49.7 47.8 49.2 48.5 48.5 49.2 49.2 48.5
19:00 44.8 44.4 43.6 44.0 43.6 43.6 43.2 43.2 42.8
20:00 40.6 40.9 39.4 39.7 40.0 40.3 40.6 40.9 41.2
21:00 40.4 40.5 39.2 39.3 39.4 39.5 39.6 39.7 39.8
22:00 40.1 40.7 38.9 39.5 40.1 40.7 41.3 41.9 42.5
23:00 39.9 39.7 38.7 39.7 39.5 38.5 38.3 39.3 39.1
0:00 39.6 40.1 38.4 40.6 41.1 41.1 41.6 41.6 42.1
1:00 39.4 39.1 38.2 39.1 38.8 37.9 37.6 38.5 38.2
2:00 39.3 38.8 38.1 38.3 37.8 37.8 37.3 37.3 37.1
3:00 39.5 38.9 38.3 39.3 38.7 38.1 37.5 38.5 38.2
4:00 39.3 39.9 38.1 40.5 41.1 41.1 41.7 41.7 42.3
5:00 39.4 39.8 38.2 40.2 40.6 40.6 41.0 41.0 41.4
Min 36.7 37.1 34.8 37.4 37.8 37.7 37.1 37.3 37.1
Max 53.2 53.7 49.5 50.0 49.7 49.7 49.2 49.2 49.4
Ld 47.3 47.6 45.4 46.1 45.7 45.9 45.9 45.5 45.5
Ln 39.6 39.7 38.4 39.7 39.9 40.3 40.6 39.7 39.9
LOCATIONS
N1 Working Area
N2 Haulage Road
N3 Ramajjanahalli
N4 Shiranakatte
N5 Madadakere
N6 Oblapur
N7 Lakkihalli
N8 Attimagi
N9 Aiyanahalli
OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN THE STUDY AREA
WATER FACILITIES P & T FACILITIES COMM. FACILITY
Sl. No. Name of Village CB
DWF TP WL TK TW HP RV CA LK SP OT PO TO BS RL
District : Chitradurga
Taluka : Hosadurga
1 Doddakittadahalli 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0
2 Sannakittadahalli 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0
3 Lakkihalli 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0
4 Kenkere 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0
5 Veeravvanagathihalli 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0
6 Hullukatti 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0
7 Kodihalli 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
8 Masanihalli 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
9 Rangavvanahalli 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
10 Athimage 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0
11 Ramajjanahalli 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
12 Madadakere 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1
13 Mallapura 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0
14 Bevinahalli 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
15 Iyyanahalli 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0
16 Seeranakatte 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
17 Bharamagiri 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
18 Vanivilasapura 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1
19 Vaddanahalli 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
20 Obalapura 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0
Total 21 8 1 3 13 19 0 2 0 0 0 8 2 23 40 2
Note: 0 Not Available PS Power Supply CB Commercial Bank
TP Tap PO Post Office DWF Drinking Water Facility
WL Well TO Telegraph Office
TK tank PT Post & Tele. Office
TW Tubewell TC Tele. Conn
HP Handpump BS Bus
RV River RL Railway
CA Canal SP Spring
LK Lake OT Others
WATER BALANCE (20.70 m3/day)
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O Ground water
U 20.7 m3/ day
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C
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N Dust Suppression Green Belt Drinking
S 18 m3/day 1.6 m3/day 1.1 m3/day
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Rapid Environmental Impact

Management Plan Report

Iron Ore & Manganese Ore Mine

M/s Canara Minerals Pvt. Ltd

Chaitanya Geo Lynx Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd.,

The salient features of the study area are given below

District & State Chitrdurga & Karnataka

Salient Features Of Mining

• The mine will be operated by Mechanised open cast mining method

Summary of monitored micro-meteorological data

Ambient Air Quality

Sl no Location Direction w.r.t Mines Distance (km)

Analysis of Baseline Concentrations

Noise levels during study period in dB(A)

• Proper and timely maintenance of mining machinery

• Selection of suitable machinery and equipment, proper mounting of equipment,

S. With respect to Project site

Water Quality Data

Impacts on Water Environment

Flora & Fauna

b) Selection of dumping site:

c) Maximum height and spread of dumps:

d) Stacking of sub-grade minerals:

e) Selection of site for Stacking:

Stacking of sub-grade mineral shall be done separately in the stockyard of

f) Height and spread of stacks:

Height of sub-grade mineral stock shall be maintained at 3 mtrs with angle of

Based on the community needs the afforestation would mainly aim at

• Protection of soil erosion

The detail afforestation program during the plan period is as follows.

Plantation Programm area in (ha)

Implementation of EMP & Monitoring Programme

The environment management plan is detailed on the basis of impact assessment.

2 Project Description 5-11

3 Environmental Description 12-28

4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts &

5 Environmental Management Plan & Post 47-61

I Air Quality Data

Sl. Name of the Village Mineral Extsent M.L.

Chaitanya Geo Lynx, Hospet Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd, Hyderabad

M/s Balaji Lakkenahalli, Manganese 10.00 Hects 2222

All leases are in Hosadurga Taluk and Chitradurag dt

1.4 Project Objective

• Mining Lease Renewal

Scope of the Study

• Identification of Environmental Aspects and its associated impacts on the

The scope of the study includes a detailed characterization of various environmental

Chaitanya Geo Lynx, Hospet Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd, Hyderabad

The various steps involved in the study includes:

Â Identification of significant environmental parameters and assessing the status

The mine lease area is located in jurisdiction of Madadakere and Shiranakatte

The ML area is located within the latitude N 13˚53’31” to 13˚53’51”and longitude E

Chaitanya Geo Lynx, Hospet Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd, Hyderabad

IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT TO REGION & COUNTRY

The region is economically backward mostly dependent on seasonal farming. The

Details of the project area

1.6 Justification of project (if ecologically fragile area)

1.7 Status & Stage of regulatory clearances

Mining Plan : Approved vide letter no No. MP/CTD/Fe-170-SZ

1.8 Consultants for the Study

1.9 Lease deed copy – Enclosed as an annexure .

Chaitanya Geo Lynx, Hospet Bhagavathi Ana Labs Ltd, Hyderabad

Need for the project