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 Applying for EC as per MoEF&CC Notification dated 06.04.2018 for Adityana Limestone, Marl & Clay Mine (Mining Lease Area 643.02 ha) with Production capacity of Limestone 5.1 million TPA, Marl 1.69 million TPA, Top Soil Nil & waste nil with existing crusher of 1000 TPH at villages- Adityana & Ranavav, District- Porbandar, State- Gujarat
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/GJ/MIN/81075/2018
Project Cost 0 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector Non-Coal Mining
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled  Limestone Production Capacity: 5.1 million TPA  Marl Production capacity: 1.69 million TPA  Existing crusher capacity:1000 TPH  ML Area: 643.02 ha ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 643.02 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 projectvillages- Adityana & Ranavav, District- Porbandar, State- 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.Enclosed with PFR as Annexure I
Town / Villagevillages- Adityana & Ranavav, District- Porbandar, State- Gujarat
State of the projectGujarat
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)GujaratPorbandarRanavav
(2.)GujaratPorbandarRanavav
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Ranavav, 0.5 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Porbandar, 8.0 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Ranavav , 0.5 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Ranavav – Adityana Nagar Palika , Near ICICI Bank, Snehal Road, Taluka – Ranavav, District – Porbandar, State – Gujarat, Pin : 360550
13. Name of the Applicant Narendra
14. Registered Address Near Railway Station Ranavav, Dist Porbandar, State Gujarat
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company SAURASHTRA CEMENT LTD
Name of the Applicant Narendra
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Director
Pin code 360560
E-mail anilrkumar@mehtagroup.com
Telephone No. 02801-304257
Fax No. 02801-304376
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? Yes
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?No
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 Total ML Area is out of which 643.02 ha area belongs to Govt Waste land. Mining lease area is general low lying flat to undulating land with elevated mounds mostly occupied by limestone outcrops. The topographical elevation varies between 30 to 65 m AMSL. There is permanent change of land use due to mining activities. At conceptual stage, 384.16 ha mined out area will be converted into water reservoir.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No Mining is already under operation so there will be no need of clearance of existing land, vegetation and building.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes There will be change in land use from wastelandto industrial category with mine development, limestone excavation, storage, loading/unloading and transportation. At conceptual stage, 384.16 ha mined out area will be converted into water reservoir.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Pre-construction investigations have already been carried out and found satisfactory.
1.5 Construction works? No No construction work is required as this is running mine and all Necessary infrastructure facility like Mine office, work shop, crusher already installed within the mine lease.
1.6 Demolition works? No There will be no demolition work.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No No construction work is required as this is running mine and all Necessary infrastructure facility like Mine office, work shop, crusher already installed within the mine lease.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes As it is an existing mine and all Necessary infrastructure facility like Mine office, work shop, crusher already installed within the mine lease and regular excavation is carried out as a part of mining operations. At conceptual stage, 384.16 ha mined out area will be converted into water reservoir.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground working is involved in lease area.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes At the end of life of mine, the entire mined out area will be left for storage of rainwater. The quarry benches and slopes shall be planted. Plantation will be carried out all along the periphery of the boundary, sides of the road and the undistributed area.
1.11 Dredging? No There is no dredging.
1.12 Offshore structures? No There are no offshore structures.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Mining operations is being carried out by Opencast Mechanized method by forming systematic benches of 6.0 m height and width 12.6 m & combination of surface miner-dumper and conventional means is adopted. Loading is being done by excavator and wheel loader. Transportation of Raw material (Limestone & Marl) is being done by dumpers/tippers to the crusher located just inside the ML area near mine office.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Mineral is temporarily being stored at non-working parts of the lease area.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes ? Solid Waste: Since no waste/mineral reject is available so no dumping is required. Also no sub-grade limestone is being generated, no arrangement is required for stacking the same. ? Liquid Effluent: Domestic waste water generated from mine office is being disposed in soak pits via septic tank.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No The project does not involve long term housing as the workers are from nearby villages.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No No new road, rail or sea traffic is required.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No No new road, rail, air, waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports, etc.is required. Existing infrastructure facility is being used from transportation of material from mine to plant.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No One kaccha road is passing through mining lease area in central portion.Tar road (Ranavav to Pachtar) also passing through the Mining Lease area in NW portion. A safety barrier of 45 m is being left all around the road respectively, so there is no proposal of shifting the Tar road and mining will be continued in future by leaving statutory barriers.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes Transmission lines of 132KV is passing in extreme South East side of the mining lease, safety barrier of 15 meter has been kept on both side.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No There are no impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes in the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes One nallah passing through the lease area in north-western portion. A safety barrier of 25 m shall be kept all around the nallah.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The total water requirement for mining project is 286 KLD which is being met through Mine sump water.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No change in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run­off is proposed.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes The transport arrangementsare being made for the staff coming from distant villages / towns. The excavated mineral is being transported via covered tippers from the mining face to crusher within mine site.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No dismantling work is envisaged, at the end of life of mine, 384.16 ha mined out area will be converted into water reservoir.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No No decommissioning activity occurs.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No No significant influx of people anticipated.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No There is negligible possibility for introduction of alien species by proposed project.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Loss of native species or genetic diversity is not envisaged.
1.31 Any other actions? No None
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 Total mine area of the project is 643.02 ha, which belongs to waste land
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes The total water requirement for mining project is 286KLD, which is being met through Mine sump water.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes This project is for excavation of mineral limestone & Marl.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No Infrastructures like workshop, office, transport road, telecommunication services, etc. have already been developed in the ML area.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not envisaged.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Annual Fuel consumption in KL (Diesel)= 429.494 Annual Electricity consumption in MWH= 2384.427
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No There is no requirement of any other natural resource
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 Yes Explosives used for blasting is being stored in mines magazine. Safety is ensured and eco-friendly blasting is being practiced. Used oil generated as hazardous waste from the mine workshopis being disposed through authorized recycler.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No effect envisaged since there is no disposal of waste water outside mining lease area or permanent accumulation of water. Initial & Periodical health checkup of the employees are being conducted on regular basis.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes There will be an overall positive impact of the project in the area: ? Generation of direct/indirect employment opportunities, thus improving the economic status of the villagers. ? Communication and transport facilities has been improved ? Education facilities have been/will be improved. ? Community Health care programmes, thereby providing better health and medical facilities not only to the employees but also to villagers.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No The proposed limestone mining project will not have any adverse impact on the vulnerable groups of people. Moreover, the company has/will undertake social welfare activities in nearby villages under its ESC activities which will improve the living standards of villagers including vulnerable groups of people.
3.5 Any other causes No None
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 No Since no waste/mineral reject is available so no dumping is required.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) No There is no commercial waste due to mining activities. Only domestic waste water generated, which is being disposed of in soak pit via septic tank.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes A small quantity of used oil is being generated, part of which is being re-used for lubrication of external parts of machine, lubrication of drill machine hammers, etc. and balance is being sold to Authorized Recyclers.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No There is no other industrial process waste generation.
4.5 Surplus product No There is no surplus product.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No There is no any Sewage sludge or other sludge and as no effluent treatment is involved.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No construction waste generated.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No There is no redundant machinery or equipment.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No There is no contamination of soil or any other materials.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No There is not any agricultural wastes
4.11 Other solid wastes No There is not any other solid wastes
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 Emission is generated from operation of HEMMs & transportation vehicles. Care has been taken to keep the emissions below standards by proper maintenance & regular monitoring.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Particulate Matter emitted during loading and transportation kept below the prescribed limits by adopting mitigating measures like water sprinkling on haul roads, development of greenbelt and plantation etc.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes The loading of material and transportation leads to generation of dust pollutants. Proper maintenance of HEMMs is being done to reduce emissions. Water spray system is being used to suppress the fugitive emissions on haul roads.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No No construction work is required, as this is running mining project. All infrastructure facility has already installed within ML area.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust generated during excavation, loading/unloading, and transportation. Adequate dust control and suppression measures are being taken to keep emission within prescribed limits. Surface miner has in-built water spraying system to suppress dust nuisance. No odour is generated due to mining operations.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No incineration activity is involved in the project.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No There is no burning of any waste in open air.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No There is no other source of emission.
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 Noise generated due to mining activities like excavation, loading/ unloading, and transportation activity. Noise abatement measures are being taken to keep noise level within the prescribed limits by CPCB. Selection of latest machines and their optimal maintenance will lead to less noise generation.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not anticipated
6.3 From construction or demolition No No construction or demolition is proposed in this project.
6.4 From blasting or piling No Eco friendly method of mining by using surface miner is being adopted.Controlled blasting technique is only resortedin case of exigency.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Operation of dumpers and any other machinery generate noise. Noise level is being maintained within prescribed limits by adopting suitable mitigation measures.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not envisaged.
6.7 From any other sources No Not envisaged.
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 No No use/handling of hazardous material takes place except periodical oil change which is being handled in close containers. Spillage of Oil/Grease during maintenance of heavy vehicles is being controlled by using collection tray etc. Care is being taken during its use for lubrication of equipment’s, so that nothing will fall on ground to contaminate soil. Equipment’s are being kept well maintained to keep them leakage free.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No No waste water/ effluent are being generated from mining operation. Domestic waste water generated from mine office is being disposed of in soak pit via septic tank.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Dust is being generated by movement of HEMM, excavation, loading/ unloading, and transportation. However, generation of dust is being minimized /mitigated by utilizing dust control methods like water sprinkling, plantation & covered tippers, haul road surfacing etc. surface miners are provided with in-built water spraying systems.
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? No Not envisaged.
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 Yes Proper maintenance, operation and leakage proof condition of machinery reduces possibilities of fire. Fire extinguishers are being provided in all the HEMMs, workshop, mines office, etc. Mine are being operated in accordance with the provisions of Mines Act, rules and regulations and under supervision of qualified persons.
8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No The mine site comes under Seismic Zone-III as per IS 1893 (Part-I):2002.
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 Execution of the project involves major activities in the ML area and road transportation which shall be duly considered for impact assessment. Project activities do not require additional development of other significant infrastructure which will have cumulative impact.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes The after use of site planned would be helpful to the society, owing to equivalent greenery and development of water reservoir supporting the surrounding localities. Post mining closure plan has been prepared involving all concerned stake holders.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Mine management strives towards developing an ideal mine and post mining closure plan has been prepared involving all concerned stake holders utilizing best global expertise.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes There are no industries except few mines of mineral are located in the 10 km study area. Hence, there is likelihood of cumulative effect due to the transportation of minerals.
(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
Yes ? Barda Wild life Sanctuary within study area. Mining lease area is outside the Eco Sensitive Zone of the Barda Wild life Sanctuary. ? Jambuvanti Cave (Adjacent in East direction)
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes ? Barda Wild life Sanctuary within study area. Mining lease area is outside the Eco Sensitive Zone of the Barda Wild life Sanctuary. ? Jambuvanti Cave (Adjacent in East direction)
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No None
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No None
5 State, National boundaries Yes None
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes ? SH-95 (Adjacent to lease area in SW direction) ? NH-8B (~3.0 km in South Direction) ? SH-27 (~4.0 km in ESE direction) ? SH-28 (~8.5 km in WSW direction)
7 Defence installations No None
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Ranavav 0.5 km in SE direction
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Educational, medical & other facilities exist in study area. Jambuvanti Cave (Adjacent in East direction)
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Cement grade limestone present in the Mining Lease area
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No No such area is located within 15 km radius area
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 None
(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
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
EDS Reply
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 03 Dec 2018
2.NALetter from State Government stating that ML has deemed renewed as per Rule-24A(6) of MCR 1960, Clearly stating validity period. Details of Past Production Mineral Wise over burden waste material in Form-I 02 Nov 2018
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterWe are herewith submitting ADS Reply 23 Dec 2020
2.NA

 Deferred

06 Oct 2020
3. ADS Reply LetterWe are herewith submitting our reply 20 Jun 2020
4. ADS Raise LetterAddl. information sought 17 Feb 2020
(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 ApplicantNarendra
DesignationDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)SAURASHTRA CEMENT LTD
AddressNear Railway Station Ranavav, Dist Porbandar, State Gujarat
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