Report Part 1

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

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	No
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Amanganj Limestone Mine (ML Area: 1793.59 ha) with Proposed Limestone: 3.75 Million TPA, Top Soil: 0.40 Million TPA & OB/IB: 9.60 Million TPA (Total Excavation: 13.75 Million TPA) along with installation of 1600 TPH Capacity of Crusher at Villages: Beli, Baraha Kala, Hinouti, Tehsil: Gunour and Villages: Chikalhai, Daharra, Gaura, Hinouta Mishra, Kanti, Mahewa, Patelpura, Pawaiya, Tehsil: Amanganj, District: Panna, State: Madhya Pradesh
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/MP/MIN/227653/2021
Project Cost	400 cr

S. No. in the schedule	1(a) Mining of minerals
Project Sector	Non-Coal Mining

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

Total Excavation: 13.75 Million TPA; Limestone: 3.75 Million TPA, Top Soil: 0.40 Million TPA & OB/IB: 9.60 Million TPA Crusher: 1600 TPH Capacity ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

1793.59 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	Villages: Beli, Baraha Kala, Hinouti, Tehsil: Gunour and Villages: Chikalhai, Daharra, Gaura, Hinouta Mishra, Kanti, Mahewa, Patelpura, Pawaiya, Tehsil: Amanganj, District: Panna, State: Madhya Pradesh
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	Khasra Map is enclosed as Annexure I
Town / Village	Villages: Beli, Baraha Kala, Hinouti, Tehsil: Gunour and Villages: Chikalhai, Daharra, Gaura, Hinouta Mishra, Kanti, Mahewa, Patelpura, Pawaiya, Tehsil: Amanganj
State of the project	Madhya Pradesh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Madhya Pradesh	Panna	Gunnor
(2.)	Madhya Pradesh	Panna	Gunnor
(3.)	Madhya Pradesh	Panna	Amanganj
(4.)	Madhya Pradesh	Panna	Amanganj

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Maihar Railway Station, 60.5 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Khajurao Airport, 46.0 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Amanganj , 3.5 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

Village: Beli Gram Panchyat: Hinauti Village: Hinouti Gram Panchyat: Hinoti Village: Chikalhai, Kanti Gram Panchyat: Chikalhai Village: Daharra Gram Panchyat: Mukeha Village: Gaura Gram Panchyat:Goura Village: Hinouta Mishra Gram Panchyat:

13.

Name of the Applicant

Bipin

14.

Registered Address

Ms Eco Cements Limited H No B 27 upon 70 4th Floor Flat No 1 Barhar Kothi Durgakund Bhelupur Varanasi 221010 Uttar Pradesh

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	ECO CEMENTS LIMITED
Name of the Applicant	Bipin
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Authorized Representative
Pin code	221010
E-mail	ba.ecoplus@gmail.com
Telephone No.	9935-518400
Fax No.	9935-
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

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

Yes

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/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?

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 Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/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

The topography of ML area is flat terrain with a minor undulation. The general elevation of the area ranges from 308 to 338m AMSL. Total lease area 1793.59 ha, out of which Govt. land is 57.723 ha and Pvt. land is 1735.867 ha. At conceptual stage, total utilized area will be 1093.85 ha; out of which 154 ha area will be developed as greenbelt & Plantation along the safety zone & 930.05 ha area will be reclaimed by backfilling and same will be rehabilitated by regrassing / plantation.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and hutments will be done, if required.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

Existing land will be used for mining purpose. Change of land use will be there from agricultural to industrial use due to mine development, lst. extraction, storage, loading/unloading, transportation etc. At conceptual stage, utilized area will be 1093.85 ha; out of which 154 ha will be developed as greenbelt/Plantation & 930.05 ha will be reclaimed by backfilling & same will be rehabilitated by regrassing/plantation. Area under Infra, Roads & for others is 2 ha, 7 ha & 0.80 ha respectively.

1.4

Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Yes

Construction activities involved in this project are of development of mine office, installation of crusher, workshop & allied infrastructure. Pre-construction investigations have already been carried out. A total of 2528.45 m core drilling was accomplished in 85 boreholes and 1542 nos. of core samples were analyzed for determination of quality of material viz. LOI, SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, CaO, MgO and LOI contents.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Site services are envisaged for smooth mining operations and will involve little construction work for mine office, workshop, Rest shelters, Explosive Magazine etc.

1.6

Demolition works?

There will be no demolition work.

1.7

Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

Yes

Construction of site office, crusher and magazine is proposed. As far as possible, Construction workers from nearby villages will be deployed. Hence, any requirement of temporary sites is not envisaged.

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Yes

It will be open-cast mining. Soil & waste will be generated during mining. Top Soil will be used for greenbelt/plantation. OB Soil will be used for backfilling & for preparation of bunds in safety zone. Part of lower shaly limestone will be used with the ROM limestone and part shall be kept separately for future use. Mine office, 1600 TPH Capacity of Crusher, workshop, Rest shelters, Explosive Magazine etc. will be constructed.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

The mining will be carried out by fully mechanized opencast method. No underground works including mining or tunneling is required.

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

At conceptual stage, total utilized area will be 1093.85 ha; out of which 154 ha area will be developed as greenbelt/plantation & 930.05 ha area will be reclaimed by backfilling and same will be rehabilitated by regrassing / plantation.

1.11

Dredging?

There will be no dredging.

1.12

Offshore structures?

There will be no offshore structures.

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Mining operations will be carried out by fully mechanized conventional open cast mining method which includes removal of soil & waste, deep hole drilling and blasting, loading and transportation. Excavated limestone will be transported to the crusher (to be installed within the lease area) by dumper via road. Crushed limestone will be transported to interlinked Cement Plant.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Limestone produced from this mine will be transported from mine to crusher by dumpers and thereafter to Cement Plant. Top soil will be used for greenbelt development within the mine lease and OB soil will be used for backfilling & preparation of bunds etc. A separate ammonium nitrate storage and ANFO mixing shed has been proposed and shall be constructed as per rules.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes

At conceptual stage, 4.26 mill tone top soil 59.89 mill tone OB 77.45 mill tone intermediate shale & 57.23 mill tone shaly lst will be exploited. Top soil will be used for greenbelt while OB & shale will be stacked & reclaimed by backfilling. Lower shaly lst will be used with ROM lst & part shall be kept for future use. Waste water from mine office will be disposed in soak pit via septic tank. Oil Water separator will be provided at workshop & treated water will be used for dust suppression.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

There is no need of long term housing as the mine management will recruit workers from nearby villages as per their eligibility.

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Yes

There will be no requirement of New road, rail or sea traffic. This mine is captive. No major construction activities are involved. Excavated limestone will be used for captive interlinked cement plant. During operation phase, haul roads will be constructed for internal transportation.

1.18

New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Yes

No new road, rail, air, waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports, etc. is proposed. Haul roads will be made within the ML Area during mining operation is proposed.

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

No closure or diversion of existing transportation routes is proposed. There is Amanganj-Gunour Road is passing through the excluded part of the lease area. Village roads are also branching by this main road. As the entire village roads were already excluded during the grant of the lease. However, at few places part of road is falling within the lease area & same will not be disturbed at any stage of mining. Mining will be away at 50 m distance from the road.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

Transmission lines are passing through the excluded part of the lease area which will not be diverted during conceptual stage. 50 m safety barrier has also been left along the electric lines.

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

Yes

There is no proposal for impoundment, damming, culverting or realignment or other changes to hydrology of water courses. Being opencast mining project, Surface topography will be changed. Part of the seasonal nallas falling within the ML will not be disturbed & protected by 50 m safety barrier. In order to avoid soil erosion & carryover of the material with rain water, retaining wall & garland drain along with a settling tank is proposed.

1.22

Stream crossings?

Yes

Seasonal nallahs are passing through the excluded or non-mining zone of the lease area. Nallahs become active during monsoon period and rain water gets discharged through the nallahs to Mirhasan River flowing ~4.5 km in North of the lease area. Nallhas will not be diverted at conceptual stage and 50 m statutory barrier to be left. There are ponds in nearby the ML Area. Lease was already granted after excluding the ponds along with its 50 m safety barriers.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Total water requirement will be 250 KLD which will be sourced from Rainwater Harvesting/ Mine sump water/ Ground water. As it will take time for mine sump to develop; therefore, initially water will be drawn from ground water with due permission of CGWA. NOC for Ground water abstraction has been obtained from CGWA vide NOC No. CGWA/NOC/MIN/ORIG/2021/12466, dated 04.08.2021 & same is valid up to 03.08.2023.

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

Yes

Being mining project surface topography shall undergo major changes limited to ML area. Seasonal nallas are passing through excluded/non-mining zone of ML area. Nallas become active during monsoon & rain water get discharged through the nallas to Mirhasan River flowing ~4.5km in North of the lease. Nallhas will not be diverted & 50m barrier to be left. There are few ponds in nearby the ML Area. Lease was granted after excluding the ponds along with its 50 m safety barriers.

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes

During operation, local people will be preferred in employment. Excavated limestone from the proposed mine will be transported to the crusher by dumpers. A crusher of 1600 TPH capacity is proposed to be installed near ML periphery in Block-1 which will be later shifted to Block-15 in conceptual period. Limestone will be transported to cement plant.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Yes

No dismantling works are envisaged during operation of mines. Reclamation of the mined out area will be way of water reservoir which will be put for community use with proper safety measure Greenbelt/plantation will be developed over 1084.05 ha.

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

There is no ongoing activity of decommissioning.

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

Yes

Due to the proposed activity, influx of people either temporarily or permanently is envisaged. Total Manpower required for the proposed project will be 147. The mining establishment presents vast opportunities of employment under various cadres, viz. management, supervisory, highly skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workmen, casual, etc. Preferences will be given to the locals as per eligibility criteria.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

There is negligible possibility for introduction of alien species by proposed project. Plantation of native species will be done in consultation with Forest Dept.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Loss of native species or genetic diversity is not envisaged. Plantation of native species will be done in consultation with Forest Dept.

1.31

Any other actions?

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

This is a proposed mine with total mining lease area 1793.59 ha, out of which Govt. land is 57.723 ha and Pvt. Agricultural land is 1735.867 ha.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Total water requirement will be 250 KLD which will be sourced from Rain Water Harvesting/Mine sump water/ Ground water. As it will take time for mine sump to develop; therefore, initially water will be drawn from ground water with due permission of CGWA. NOC for Ground water abstraction has been obtained from CGWA vide NOC No. CGWA/NOC/MIN/ORIG/2021/12466, dated 04.08.2021 & same is valid up to 03.08.2023.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Not required, as this project is for excavation of limestone mineral.

2.4

Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes

Construction material as available locally will be used for construction of mine office, workshops, rest shelters, explosive magazines etc. Building material to be used for construction is proposed to be sourced from local/nearby market.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not timber will be used.

2.6

Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW)

Yes

Total power requirement for the proposed mine will be 2 MW which will be sourced from Clinkerization Plant and from and from State electricity board.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

There will be no requirement of any other natural resources.

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

A suitable explosive magazine to be proposed as per Indian Explosive Act, 1884 and Rule 2008. Deep hole blasting is envisaged with explosives 1. Slurry explosives: Booster Charge (20%) & Column Charge (80%), 2. Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil, 3. Powder factor 7.36 tons/kg A separate ammonium nitrate storage and ANFO mixing shed has also been proposed and shall be constructed as per Rules. Controlled blasting will be done.

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

No effect envisaged due to this mining project. Initial & Periodical health checkup of the employees will be conducted on regular basis as per DGMS/ILO Rules. There will be an overall positive impact of the project in the area: • Generation of indirect employment opportunities, thus improving the economic status of the villagers. • Communication and transport facilities will be improved. • Education facilities will be improved. • Community Health care programmes

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

The proposed project will not have any adverse impact on the vulnerable groups of people. Moreover, the company will take initiatives to improve the living standards of villagers.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

The proposed project will not have any adverse impact on the vulnerable groups of people. Moreover, the company will take initiatives to improve the living standards of villagers.

3.5

Any other causes

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

Yes

It is computed that 0.40 MTPA Top Soil (41354 tonnes/month) & 9.60 MTPA OB/IB (992000 tonnes/month) will be generated in order to mine 3.75 Million TPA of Limestone (387500 tonnes/month) considering 300 working days.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

There will be no commercial waste due to mining activities. Only domestic waste water will be generated from mine office which will be disposed off in soak pit via septic tank.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

A small quantity of spent oil will be generated, part of which will be re-used for lubrication of external parts of machine, lubrication of drill machine hammers, etc. & balance will be sold to Authorized Recyclers.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

There is no other industrial processes which will generate waste.

4.5

Surplus product

There is no surplus product.

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Domestic waste water generated only from mines office will be disposed in to soak pit via septic tank. Workshop effluent will be treated in oil water separator tank & water thus recovered will be further used for dust suppression.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

No construction waste will be generated.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

There will be no redundant machinery or equipment.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

There will not be any contamination of soil or any other materials.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

There will not be any agricultural waste.

4.11

Other solid wastes

There will not be any other solid waste.

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

Gaseous emissions will be generated from operation of HEMMs & transportation of vehicles. Care will be taken to keep the emissions below standards by proper maintenance of machinery & regular monitoring of fuel and lube oil consumption of HEMM equipments. Greenbelt development and plantation will be done. Periodic air quality monitoring will be carried out as per CPCB guidelines.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

The loading and transportation of excavated material generates some amount of fugitive emission which will be controlled by water sprinkling, proper maintenance of haul roads & HEMMs, and greenbelt & plantation.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Mining operations & transportation of mineral is likely to result in fugitive dust, which will be controlled by wet drilling, controlled blasting, water sprinkling on haul roads, at loading faces, by proper maintenance of haul roads and by developing Greenbelt & plantation.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Fugitive dust emissions may be generated from construction activities (mine office, workshop etc.) and due to vehicular movement. These emissions will be temporary and will be controlled.

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes

Dust is generated during drilling, blasting, excavation, loading-unloading. Adequate Dust control & suppression measures will be taken to keep emission within prescribed limit.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

No incineration activity is involved in the project.

5.7

Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

There is no burning of any waste in open air. Therefore, there will be no emission.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

There will be 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 will be generated due to mining activities like drilling, blasting, excavation, transportation etc. Proper noise abatement measures such as regular maintenance of mining machinery, development of greenbelt & plantation etc. will be adopted and PPEs viz. Ear plugs / Ear muffs etc. will be provided to the mine workers in high noise zone.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

There will not be noise generation from any industrial or similar process.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Not Anticipated.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

As the controlled blasting will be done and the blasting operation lasts for very short duration so noise level is instantaneous and remain for a short span of time and it decrease with increasing distance. PPEs will be provided to protect workers from high noise level. Greenbelt will be developed all along the lease boundary to arrest noise propagation.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Noise is generated due to mining activities like drilling, blasting, excavation, transportation, etc. Proper noise abatement measures such as development of greenbelt & plantation, regular maintenance of mining machinery etc. will be adopted and PPEs viz. Ear plugs / Ear muffs etc. will be provided to the mine workers in high noise zone.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Not envisaged.

6.7

From any other sources

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 hazardous material will be used/ handled except periodical oil change which is stored in closed containers. During lubrication of equipment care will be taken to make sure that the oil does not fall on the ground. Equipments will be kept well maintained to keep them leakage free. Explosive magazines & Ammonium Nitrate storage facility will be provided in ML Area for storage of explosives & all the guidelines & regulations will be followed to avoid any incident.

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

Waste water generated from mine office will be disposed in septic tanks followed by soak pits. Oil – Water separator will be provided at the workshop and treated water will be re-cycled for equipment washing & dust suppression etc. Therefore, no generation of wastewater is envisaged.

7.3

By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Dust will be generated by movement of dumpers, drilling operations, blasting operations, excavation, loading-unloading & transportation. However, generation of Particulate Matter (PM) will be controlled and kept within permissible limits by utilizing dust control methods like water sprinkling etc.

7.4

From any other sources

Not envisaged.

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

Risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources is 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. All the safety precautions will be taken for explosive magazines. All the safety precautions will be taken like fire extinguishers will be provided in all the HEMMs, explosive magazines, workshop, mines office, care will be taken to prevent spillage of oil. etc.

8.2

From any other causes

Not envisaged.

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

The project falls in Seismic Zone II. Therefore, it is safe from damage due to earthquake damage. The project area is not prone to floods, landslides or cloud bursts etc.

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

Project will result in further growth of the surrounding areas by increased direct & indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development. Based on the special skilled and academic profile available the local people will be preferred for employment. This will contribute in raising the socio- economic status & standard of living of the nearby villagers.

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 better greenery and improve socio-economic and general environment of region.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

A better after use scenario will increase aesthetic beauty of the area in addition to benefit of greenery. It would set precedence for subsequent entrepreneurs who venture such projects.

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Yes

The project will create positive effects due to better infrastructure and direct and indirect generation of employment.

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary

Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

No such areas are protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value.

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes

Mirhasan Nadi (~ 4.5 km in North direction) Ken River (~ 6.0 Km in South Direction) Saigur Nala (~ 8.5 Km in WNW direction) Patna River (~9.0 km in SSW Direction)

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

Yes

Bilghari PF (~ 4.0 Km in NE Direction) Gunaur PF (~ 7.0 Km in ENE Direction) Rampur PF (~ 9.0 Km in NW Direction) Authenticated map will be obtained from forest department

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

No such area (s) is located within the 15 km radius of the mine site.

State, National boundaries

No State or National Boundary is located within the 15 km radius of the mining lease area.

Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

Yes

SH 49 (~5.0 km in NW direction) SH 10 (~2.75 km in WSW direction) NH 75 (~24.5 km in NE direction)

Defence installations

No defense installation is located within the 15 km radius of the applied mining lease area.

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Amanganj Town at a distance of ~3.5 km in West direction. (Population 13,886; according to Census, 2011)

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes

All basic infrastructure including hospitals, post office, schools are located in Amanganj which is located at approx 3.5 km in West direction from the ML Area. Rival English School (~1.2 km in South direction)

Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

No such area is located within 15 km radius area.

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

No such area is located within the 15 km radius of the mining lease area.

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

Mine site falls under Zone – II as per latest Seismic Zone Map.

(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
5	Uploaded Approval of mining Plan	N/A

Essential Detail Sought : NIL

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 Applicant	Bipin
Designation	Authorized Representative
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	ECO CEMENTS LIMITED
Address	Ms Eco Cements Limited H No B 27 upon 70 4th Floor Flat No 1 Barhar Kothi Durgakund Bhelupur Varanasi 221010 Uttar Pradesh