APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
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(I) Basic Information
S.No.Item Details
Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s AMOD LIGNITE MINE PROJECT (G-19 EXTENSION)
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/GJ/CMIN/81346/2018
Project Cost cr
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector Coal Mining
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 1.0 Million Ton Per Annum / 384.9618 Ha ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 384.9618 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectVillage Amod Taluka Jhagadi District Bharuch Gujarat
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.168 PAIKI AND OTHERS
Town / VillageJHAGADIA / AMOD
State of the projectGujarat
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)GujaratBharuchJhagadia
(2.)GujaratBharuchJhagadia
(3.)TelanganaRangareddi
(4.)Andhra PradeshSrikakulam
(5.)Andhra PradeshKrishna
(6.)Andhra PradeshPrakasam
(7.)Andhra PradeshChittoor
(8.)AssamNorth Cachar Hills
(9.)Andhra PradeshAlluri Sitharama Raju
(10.)Andhra PradeshSri Sathya Sai
(11.)TelanganaPeddapalli
(12.)West BengalPaschim bardhaman
(13.)West BengalPaschim bardhaman
(14.)TelanganaNirmal
(15.)KarnatakaVijayanagara
(16.)Andhra PradeshNTR
(17.)JharkhandLatehar
(18.)Tamil NaduKrishnagiri
(19.)Tamil NaduKrishnagiri
(20.)Andhra PradeshKadapa
(21.)ChhattisgarhBalodabazar
(22.)Madhya PradeshAgar Malwa
(23.)Madhya PradeshSingrouli
(24.)West BengalPurulia
(25.)West BengalPurulia
(26.)West BengalPurulia
(27.)MaharashtraDahanu
(28.)HaryanaMewat
(29.)West BengalBankura
(30.)West BengalBankura
(31.)KarnatakaRamanagara
(32.)KarnatakaUttara Kannada
(33.)Madhya PradeshAnuppur
(34.)Madhya PradeshSingrouli
(35.)Uttar PradeshAYODHYA
(36.)Uttar PradeshKushinagar
(37.)West BengalDarjeeling
(38.)West BengalNorth 24 Parganas
(39.)West BengalHooghly
(40.)West BengalBankura
(41.)Uttar PradeshAgra
(42.)Uttar PradeshAgra
(43.)Uttar PradeshAgra
(44.)Uttar PradeshSitapur
(45.)Uttar PradeshHamirpur
(46.)Uttar PradeshPRAYAGRAJ
(47.)RajasthanKota
(48.)Tamil NaduAriyalur
(49.)Tamil NaduTirunelveli
(50.)Uttar PradeshSaharanpur
(51.)Uttar PradeshMoradabad
(52.)Uttar PradeshMathura
(53.)RajasthanAlwar
(54.)RajasthanNagaur
(55.)RajasthanJaisalmer
(56.)RajasthanPali
(57.)RajasthanBundi
(58.)Rajasthanchittorgarh
(59.)PuducherryPondicherry
(60.)PunjabFatehgarh Sahib
(61.)PunjabBathinda
(62.)PunjabSangrur
(63.)RajasthanJhunjhunu
(64.)RajasthanAlwar
(65.)OrissaJagatsinghapur
(66.)OrissaJagatsinghapur
(67.)OrissaAngul
(68.)OrissaAngul
(69.)OrissaAngul
(70.)OrissaGanjam
(71.)OrissaJharsuguda
(72.)OrissaSambalpur
(73.)OrissaSundargarh
(74.)OrissaSundargarh
(75.)OrissaSundargarh
(76.)OrissaJagatsinghapur
(77.)MaharashtraSatara
(78.)MaharashtraRatnagiri
(79.)MaharashtraKolhapur
(80.)MaharashtraSangli
(81.)OrissaJharsuguda
(82.)OrissaJharsuguda
(83.)MaharashtraPune
(84.)MaharashtraBEED
(85.)MaharashtraLatur
(86.)MaharashtraSolapur
(87.)MaharashtraSolapur
(88.)MaharashtraSolapur
(89.)MaharashtraBhandara
(90.)MaharashtraGadchiroli
(91.)MaharashtraChandrapur
(92.)MaharashtraYavatmal
(93.)MaharashtraRaigad
(94.)MaharashtraRaigad
(95.)Madhya PradeshBetul
(96.)Madhya PradeshJabalpur
(97.)MaharashtraDhule
(98.)MaharashtraNagpur
(99.)MaharashtraNagpur
(100.)MaharashtraNagpur
(101.)KarnatakaYadgir
(102.)Madhya PradeshSatna
(103.)Madhya PradeshSatna
(104.)Madhya PradeshRewa
(105.)Madhya PradeshShahdol
(106.)Madhya PradeshNeemuch
(107.)KarnatakaDavanagere
(108.)KarnatakaShimoga
(109.)KarnatakaBangalore Urban
(110.)KarnatakaBangalore Urban
(111.)Karnatakakalaburagi
(112.)Karnatakakalaburagi
(113.)KarnatakaBagalkot
(114.)KarnatakaBidar
(115.)KarnatakaKoppal
(116.)KarnatakaBellary
(117.)KarnatakaBellary
(118.)KarnatakaBellary
(119.)HaryanaJhajjar
(120.)Himachal PradeshSolan
(121.)Jammu and KashmirKathua
(122.)JharkhandHazaribag
(123.)JharkhandGumla
(124.)JharkhandPurbi Singhbhum
(125.)GujaratValsad
(126.)GujaratValsad
(127.)HaryanaYamunanagar
(128.)HaryanaPanipat
(129.)HaryanaPanipat
(130.)HaryanaPanipat
(131.)Gujaratkutch
(132.)Gujaratkutch
(133.)GujaratAhmedabad
(134.)GujaratBharuch
(135.)GujaratBharuch
(136.)GujaratSurat
(137.)ChhattisgarhSurguja
(138.)ChhattisgarhRaigarh
(139.)ChhattisgarhBilaspur
(140.)ChhattisgarhRaipur
(141.)Gujaratkutch
(142.)Gujaratkutch
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Bharuch, 35 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Vadodara, 125 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Jhagadia/Bharuch , 10 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village: Amod, Dist. Bharuch
13. Name of the Applicant Chirag
14. Registered Address KHANIJ BHAVAN 132 FEET RING ROAD NEAR UNIVERSITY RING ROAD VASTRAPUR AHMEDABAD
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company GUJARAT MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Chirag
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) General Manager (Environment)
Pin code 380052
E-mail env@gmdcltd.com
Telephone No. 79-27912322
Fax No. 79-07927913038
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?Yes
Uploaded Order/PolicyAnnexure-Uploaded order/policy
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes It is existing operative mine. In G-19 extension mining lease, most of the area is govt. waste land the agriculture is limited to private land only. Total lease area is 384.9618 hectare (258.5547 hectare Govt. Land and 126.4071 hectare is private land). The plantation is only confined to old/inactive dumps on the eastern periphery near mines office/Administrative office on the north western part of the G-19 lease.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes The total area falls under Govt. land and Private Land. Total lease area is 384.9618 hectare (258.5517 hectare Govt. Land and 126.4071 hectare is private land). GMDC Ltd. has applied for mining lease to State Govt. of Gujarat vide letter No. GMDC/ML/32/B/28412/93-94, dated 17 February’93. The State Govt. has recommended the entire area, 384.9618 Hect. for block allotment and the same have been allotted to GMDC by MOC, New Delhi, vide letter no. 48024/1/2001, dated 5th Dec. 2001.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes After mining activity and implementation of closure plan mined out area will be converted into Green Belt, water pool (lagoon) for irrigation and pisciculture.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Since it is existing operative mine therefore, all infrastructure is already exists.
1.5 Construction works? No Since it is existing operative mine therefore, all infrastructure is already exists.
1.6 Demolition works? No Since it is an existing operative mine and also the land is free from any structure and, therefore, no demolition work is envisaged.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No This is existing operative mine all necessary facilities are already available hence, no construction activities involved.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations No No high rise buildings envisaged.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground activities involved in the project. It is existing operative opencast Lignite mine. The mining is being carried out by semi mechanized open cast method.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Considering less volume of overburden to be mined compared to the quantity of soft clay and sand stone mineral, is proposed that after the completion of mining operation the mined out area will be converted into Green belt, water pool (lagoon) for irrigation and pisciculture. The waste dumps and the other area will be reclaimed in a phased manner through afforestation. Backfilling has started from April 2013. 1.44 Ha of OB dump has been reclaimed and has become self sustainable.
1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Mining of lignite (10,00,000 TPA). Production Process: The Rajpardi lignite block G-19 extension is operating by mechanized opencast method of mining with conventional mining equipment i.e. shovel and dumper combination. The overburden strata are soft and clayey which does not require any blasting and can be easily excavated by hydraulic excavators, including lignite seam. The overburden is excavated by hydraulic excavator of 2.5 to 5 M3 bucket capacity with matching size of haulers (dumper)
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes As per Conceptual plan. Top soil scrapped out during mining processes is stacked properly in an earmarked area. Till 31st March 2018, 20.23 Lac M3 top soil has stored in 13.27 Ha of area, which is being used for green belt development. There are 3 external dumps in the present scenario, the details of which is furnished below: Sl no Dump Height Slope 1 South- Eastern side Dump-1 26 260 2 South-Western Side Dump-2 12 250 3 Western side Dump-3 16 260 Backfilling has started from April 2013
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes The seepage water generated during mining process is treated with caustic soda lye in Primary Effluent Treatment Plant and further used in sprinkling purpose as well as for watering to plantation in the mine area. Oil skimmer has been installed at vehicle workshop and the water is reused for the purpose of vehicle washing. No effluent is generated and discharged from workshop. Top soil scrapped out during mining processes is stacked properly in an earmarked area and it is being used for gre
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes It is existing operative lignite mine. At present following site facilities are available in the ML area. • A mine office is already present in the lease area for keeping the records and supervision by mines manager. • A rest shelter for resting of laborers during lunch interval. • A water hut for drinking water facility for employees. • A dispensary is provided in the office. • Separate urinals for men and women. • A colony has established in nearby area of mine with recreational faciliti
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Not Applicable. Mine is already in operation.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Not Applicable. Mine is already in operation.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not Applicable. Mine is already in operation.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not Applicable.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not Applicable.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes Hankaran Nallah
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The total water requirement is 500 KLD. The seepage water generated during mining process is treated with in Primary Effluent Treatment Plant and further used in sprinkling purpose as well as for watering to plantation in the mine area. Oil skimmer has been installed at vehicle workshop and the water is reused for the purpose of vehicle washing. No effluent is generated and discharged from workshop. STP is in operation for residential colony domestic water and soak pit has provided for mine d
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No change in water bodies or land surface affecting drainage or run off is proposed. Garland drain will be made in the working area wherever required as per approved Mining Plan.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? No It is existing operative open cast semi-mechanized lignite mine in which local manpower already deployed from nearby villages. Thus, no transportation of personnel envisaged. Whereas, dumpers of 25 and 35 Tonnes capacity is being used for transportation of minerals as well as waste within the lease area.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes No dismantling/decommissioning works are envisaged during operation of mine. However post mining, mine land shall be duly reclaimed /rehabilitated as per Final Mine Closure Plan.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No The mined out area will be converted into Green belt, water pool (lagoon) for irrigation and pisciculture.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes It is an existing operative mine and project has provided employment positively to boost income of people in both the way i.e. direct as well as indirect. The project is having positive impact on consumption behavior by way of raising average consumption and income through multiplier effect.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not Applicable
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not Applicable
1.31 Any other actions? No Not Applicable
2 Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes Survey of India, Toposheet No. G 46/2. Survey No. 168 Paiki for 258.5547 Ha. Govt. Waste Land and 126.4071 Ha. Pvt. Land with various Survey Nos.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes The total water requirement is as given below: 1) Drinking Water requirement for Mine = 40 KL/Day. 2) Water requirement for dust suppression = 300 KL/Day. 3) Water requirement for residential colony for domestic use = 150 KL/Day Total water requirement = 490 or say 500 KL/Day.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Nil
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No It is existing operative mine, no construction activities involved.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not Applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Electricity- One 11 KV overhead line from which the electricity is stepped down to 500 KVA substation near mines canteen. This power is sufficient for mine lightings and for the pump age of water. In addition to this, 500 KVA and 250 KVA DG sets are available to provide emergency power requirement for pumping. Diesel requirement is being fulfilled from nearby diesel filling stations which have been required for machineries, instruments and transportation vehicles like excavators, dumpers, do
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not Applicable
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies No Not Applicable
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No such substances or material is being used which cause changes in occurrence of disease or disease vectors. Proper housekeeping & sanitation is being maintained to keep the work places free from disease causing vectors. Water sprinkling carried out for dust suppression.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project has improved the living conditions of the people. Lignite Mining in the area is being involved in various socio-economic activities, which is being generate employment, the following measures are taken to improve quality of life of the people: i) Planting of economically important trees ii) Use of clean and filtered water iii) Providing drinking water iv) Personal hygiene and small dispensary v) Approach roads to surrounding villages vi) Preference in skilled and non-ski
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. Yes The project has improved the living conditions of the people. Lignite Mining in the area is being involved in various socio-economic activities, which is being generate employment, the following measures are taken to improve quality of life of the people: i) Planting of economically important trees ii) Use of clean and filtered water iii) Providing drinking water iv) Personal hygiene and small dispensary v) Approach roads to surrounding villages vi) Preference in skilled and non-ski
3.5 Any other causes No Not Applicable
4 Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes Overburden & Top soil generated during entire life will be kept in the dump area which will be reclaimed through plantation after completion of the mining work.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) No Domestic waste generated from mines office is being disposed to soak pit.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Used oil is being collected and disposed through authorized vendors.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not Applicable
4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Domestic sewage generated from mining area is disposed off through soak pits. Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) has installed in residential colony that is working efficiently and sludge generated from STP is being used as compost for plantation. Effluent from mining is used for dust suppression on mining road, irrigation purpose after due treatment in Primary Water Treatment Plant and sludge generated shall be disposed off to TSDF site. Rain water is canalized through garland drain and small sedi
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not Applicable
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not Applicable
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes No Not Applicable
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes The only source of emission is diesel operating vehicles which are regularly monitored and maintained to keep the emission below TLV.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes During mining operation the air pollution caused due to sources like drilling, blasting, movement of transport vehicles, wind effects etc. does not rise to very high elevation beyond the mining lease area. It is observed that the ambient SO2, NOx and CO concentrations are within the prescribed limit and there appears to be no adverse impact on the ambient air quality due to mining operation. Overburden and the entire inter burden occurring in this deposit is soft clays & sand stone which do n
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes The loading of material and transportation may lead to generate dust pollutants. However, Systematic & scientific mining activities is being adopted, mine haul roads are sprayed with water to control dust emission. Periodical maintenance of HEMMs is being done regularly to control emissions. Water sprinkling during loading and unloading of excavated materials is regularly undertaken.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No Not Applicable because mine is already in operation.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes There is no separate dust or odor which will be generated. However, emission of dust from mining activity as mentioned earlier in Para 5.3 will be there.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not Applicable
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Not Applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not Applicable
6 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes There will be noise generated by hydraulic excavators & dumpers. Noise control measures are adopted. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like ear muffs/ear plugs is being provided to the workers including operators of mining machinery. Monthly ambient noise monitoring is being carried out and proper maintenance of noise generating equipment’s is being done the monitoring report is being submitted to statutory authorities periodically.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not Applicable
6.3 From construction or demolition No Not Applicable
6.4 From blasting or piling No Overburden and the entire inter burden occurring in this deposit is soft clays & sand stone which do not require drilling and blasting.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes The same will be monitored and control measures will be taken accordingly.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not Applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not Applicable
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials Yes Not Applicable
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes Domestic sewage generated from mining area is disposed off through soak pits. Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) has installed in residential colony that is working efficiently and sludge generated from STP is being used as compost for plantation. Effluent from mining is used for dust suppression on mining road, irrigation purpose after due treatment in Primary Water Treatment Plant and sludge generated shall be disposed off to TSDF site. Rain water is canalized through garland drain and small sedi
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes To be evaluated and control measures if required will be adopted.
7.4 From any other sources No Not envisaged.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? Yes All the emissions from the Mine operations are controlled and in compliance with CPCB / SPCB norms.
8 Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances No Not Applicable
8.2 From any other causes No Not Applicable
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Not Applicable
9 Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated   by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:
  • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
  • housing development
  • extractive industries
  • supply industries
  • Other
 Yes GMDC was established in 1963, the company has done lot of activities for benefit and development of society in the area. The activities of the company given in brief: • Water Resource Management • Health care program • Women empowerment • Education • Infrastructure development • Skill development programm
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes It is existing operative mine and back-filled of mined out area has initiated along with plantation.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Mine closure planning needs to be done before the commencement of mine operation and requires periodic reviewing and modification, if needed, during its life cycle to ensure safety and to cope up with social & environmental challenges. Following steps have to be undertaken in relation to Mine Closure Planning: (a) Prior to the surface demolition/restoration, a surface audit should be undertaken on all surface structures, workshop and office setup to access whether there are any hazardous mat
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No There are no other existing or planned projects adjoining to existing lignite mine, hence, no direct cumulative impact are envisaged. GMDC already adopted site specific mitigation measures in line with existing EC conditions.
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
 No Not Applicable
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No Not Applicable
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Not Applicable
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Not Applicable
5 State, National boundaries No Not Applicable
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Not Applicable
7 Defence installations No Not Applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Village Rajpardi at around 5 kms.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Village Rajpardi at around 5 kms.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes The details of water bodies and nearest park are mentioned below: • Narmada River: 8.68 km in NW direction • Arabian Sea: 59.25 km in SW direction • Dholi Dam: 9.83 km in E direction • Canal: 0.88 km in SE direction • Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary: 59.15km in SWW direction • Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary: 85.15 km in NE direction
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Not Applicable
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects No Not Applicable
(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
1 Uploaded Proposed TOR File Annexure-TOR file
2 Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3 Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR) Annexure-PFR
4 Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file) Annexure-Additional attachments
5Uploaded Approval of mining PlanN/A
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 30 Nov 2018
2.NAPlease confirm production capacity of the coal mining project, whether 1 MTPA (mentioned in Form-1) or 0.1 MTPA (as per covering letter). Also, please submit copy of the EC dated 14/7/2006. 21 Nov 2018
      Additional Detail Sought : NIL
(V) Undertaking
I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
V.(i)
Name of ApplicantChirag
DesignationGeneral Manager (Environment)
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)GUJARAT MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
AddressKHANIJ BHAVAN 132 FEET RING ROAD NEAR UNIVERSITY RING ROAD VASTRAPUR AHMEDABAD
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