Final Executive Summary

INDEX
POINT NO. TOPIC PAGE NO.

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECTDESCR 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.2 TYPE OF PROJECT 1
1.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT 2
1.4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 2
1.5 LOCATION MAP 5
1.6 MINING DESCRIPTION 6
1.6.1 MINING LEASE STATUS 6
1.6.2 MINING DETAILS 7
1.6.3 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION 8
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT 9
2.1 PRESENTATION OF RESULTS 9
2.2 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 10
2.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 11
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION
3.0 11
MEASURES
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULES PRESENT AND 17
4.0
FUTURE
5.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES 17
6.0 PROJECT BENEFITS 17
7.0 ADMINSTRATIVE SET UP TO IMPLEMENT EMP 17
Birla Cement Limestone Mine (ML area: 588.59 ha.) (Capacity enhancement from 2.824 MTPA to 4.324 MTPA)
Near Villages Bherda, Jai, Surjana & Nagri, P.O. Semalpura, Tehsil & District Chittorgarh (Rajasthan)
Executive Summary of Draft EIA Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Birla Corporation Limited is a flagship Company of M.P. Birla Group initially established as
Birla Jute & Industries Ltd in 1919, having present turnover of around Rs. 3500 crores with
registered office at Kolkata. The group is multidisciplinary & multi product conglomerate
having major portfolio in Cement, Jute, Blended Yarn, Carbide, Industrial Cables, Industrial
Gases, Steel Foundry, Auto trim etc. The Cement Division contributes around 70% of the total
income and has seven cement plants including grinding units, two at Chandereia (Rajasthan),
two each at Satna (MP) and Durgapur (WB) and one at Raebareli (U.P.) with total installed
capacity of 8.80 MTPA of cement which make it one of major cement manufacturing group in
the country.
After CCW expansion in March 2012, the installed capacity at Chanderia in terms of clinker is
around 3.1 MTPA for which 4.324 MTPA of limestone is required with a factor of 1:1.39. Both
the cement plants namely BCW, & CCW are located within a common boundary at Chanderia
and Birla Cement Works Limestone Mines Bherda & Jai Surjana are the captive source for
them.
All the units of the company have already acquired ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004
certificates of Quality Management System & Environment Management respectively.
Analytical Laboratory at BCW is NABL accredited.
1.2 Type of Project
The project proposals are for:-
Enhancement in limestone (clean ore) production capacity from 2.824 MTPA to 4.324
MTPA.
Installation of Beneficiation Plant with a capacity of 200 TPH for the crusher waste.
Installation of Stationary/Mobile Crusher 500 TPH at Nagri pit.
Installation of 900 TPH over Land Belt Conveyor from Nagri pit to Jai Surjana Stock pile.
Installation of 5 MW Solar Power Plant at Bherda block.
within the existing mining lease (ML No. 10/83 ) ML Area 588.59 ha near Villages Bherda,
Jai, Surjana & Nagri, P.O. Semalpura, Tehsil & District Chittorgarh (Rajasthan).
As per EIA Notification dated 14th September 2006, this project falls under Category A,
Project or Activity 1(a) (3) and therefore this project requires Environmental Clearance
from MoEF, New Delhi.
Birla Cement Works 1

(A Unit of M/s Birla Corporation Ltd.)
Executive Summary of EIA Report
1.3 Need for the Project
The existing combined capacity of both the plants at Chanderia is 3.1 MTPA Clinker for which
4.324 million tons of limestone (clean ore) is required. Existing Environmental Clearance is
for 2.824 MTPA for mining limestone. To support the mining activities some new
installations are required, which have been mentioned at paragraph no.1.2
1.4 Brief Description of the Project
Table 1
Brief Description of the Project
S. No. Particulars Details

A. Nature of the Project Limestone Mining Project
B. Size of the Project
1. Mining Lease Area 588.59 ha
Block B (Bherda block) 223.79 ha
Block C (Jai Surjana Block) 364.80 ha
2. ML No. 10/83
3. Limestone Production Capacity Existing = 2.824 MTPA
Proposed= 4.324 MTPA
C. Location Details
1. Villages Bherda, Jai, Surjana & Nagri
2. P.O. Semalpura
3. Tehsil & District Chittorgarh
4. State Rajasthan
5. Latitude & Longitude For Block B
Latitude : 240 54 45.42 N to 240 56 4.47 N
Longitude : 740 38 4.84 E to 740 39 27.5 E
For Block C
Latitude : 240 56 2.2 N to 240 58 17.3 N
Longitude : 740 39 58.8 E to 740 42 5.4 E
6. Toposheet No. (core zone) 45 L/9
D. Environmental Setting Details (with approx. aerial distance & direction from the mining
lease boundary)( B= Bherda Block , C = Surjana Block)
1. Nearest Railway Station Chanderia Railway Station
(~2.0 km. in NW direction from Block B)
(~3.5 km. in West direction from Block C)

2. Nearest Town/ City Chittorgarh Town

(~2.0 km in SW direction from Block B)
(~5.5 km in SW direction from Block C)
3. Nearest National Highway NH-76
(~0.70 Km. in South direction from Block B)
(~0.30 Km. in SE direction from Block C)
NH-79
( ~1.0 km. in West direction from block B)
( ~2.0 km. in NW direction from block C)
4. Nearest Airport Maharana Pratap Airport (Udaipur) at a distance of ~80 km.
in SW direction
5. Nearest Water Body(within the Seasonal rivers, Berach & Gambhiri confluences within
10 km radius area) Bherda block and then flows NW and passes through the
western corner of Surjana block.
One seasonal nallah passes through Block C( Nagri pit)
6. Place of Archaeological Chittorgarh Fort hill wall
Importance (~0.8 km in South direction from Block B)
(~4.0 km in SW direction from Block C)
7. Ecological Sensitive Areas None within 10 km radius of the mining lease boundary
(National Parks, Wild Life
Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,
protected forest etc.)
8. Reserved Forests within 10km Reserved Forests falling within the Study area are as under:
radius S. Reserved Forest Distance & Distance &
No. Direction from Direction from
Block B Block C
1. R.F.(Dense mixed ~3.2 km in East ~ 1.km in East
jungle) direction direction
2. R.F.(open mixed ~4.4 km in NW ~ 6.8 km km in
jungle) direction NW direction
3. R.F. Chittor Fort ~0.65 Km in ~3.65 Km in
South direction South direction
4. R.F.(Dense ~ 5.76 Km in NW ~ 4.7 Km in
jungle) direction North direction
9. Seismic Zone Zone II [as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002]
10. Critically Polluted area The mine site doesnt fall under the critically polluted area.
11. Aravali range The project area rather entire Present Chittorgarh district does
not falls in the Aravalli, letter No. KHAA/Chittor/ CC-1 /M.L. 06
/2003/33 dated 19.04.2010 duly certified by M.E. office
Chittorgarh, Department of Mines and Geology, Rajasthan
Government is enclosed as Annexure V.
12. Location map of the study area has been shown in Figure below.
E. Cost Details
1. Capital cost of the project Rs 52.00 Crores
2. Capital cost for Environmental Rs. 0.15 Crore (For new proposals only)
Protection Measures However, a capital investment of Rs.124.50 lacs has been made
for environmental protection measures and the recurring
expenditure will be around Rs.26.47 lacs per annum.
F. Requirements for the project
1. Water requirement Existing 365 m3/day and after implementation of the proposals,
the water requirement will be 1505 m3/day
Source: mine sump
2. Manpower requirement Total 244 persons Technical and administrative staff 41 nos,
others 203 nos.
3. Power requirement 3.0 MW
Source: Existing Captive Power Plant
Source- pre-feasibility report & site visit

1.5 Location Map
Fig.1 Location Map
Figure: Location Map

1.6 Mining Description
1.6.1 Mining Lease Status
At Chittorgarh, the company was granted mining lease of 15.468 Sq. kms in 1964 spread into
three blocks ( (Block A (Village -Bhoikhera), Block B (Village - Bherda) & Block C (Villages -Jai,
Surjana & Nagri) ). All three areas fall in Survey of India Topo sheet No. 45 L / 9 and
subsequently the company surrendered part of the lease area and finally retained 588.59 hect
as detailed below:
Table - 2
Block Block Total area Area Date of Remaining
Name (Ha.) surrendered surrender area (Ha.)
(Ha.)
A Bhoikhera 72.00 72.00 04.04.1987 Nil
B Bherda 700.00 466.00 05.10.1982 234.00
234.00 10.21(*) 01.06.2010 223.79
C Jai - 774.80 82.00 05.10.1982 692.80
Surjana 692.80 328.00 04.04.1987 364.80
Total 1546.80 958.21 - 588.59
Source: Scheme of Mining Introduction page no.1
(*) reduced by State Govt as it was not available for grant.
During demarcation for second renewal, in Bherda Block the area was reduced from 234.00
ha to 223.79 ha (8.79 ha was allotted to quarry licenses by State Govt and 1.42 ha is not
available for grant due to computation error which could be noticed after plotting in Auto
CAD i.e. total reduction of 10.21 ha). Thus, now total area available for renewal is only 588.59
ha. (Bherda Block 223.79 ha, Jai Surjana 364.8 ha).
i) 19.06.1964 to 18.06.1984 - (Initial grant for 20 years)
ii) 19.06.1984 to 18.06.2004 - (First Renewal)
iii) 19.06.2004 to 18.06.2024 - (Second renewal applied was under process with State Govt
but vide MMDR Ordinance 2015, the lease period has been
extended upto 31.3.2030)

1.6.2 Mining Details
Table - 3
S. No. Particulars Details of Birla Cement Works Limestone mine

Block B Block C
1. Method of mining At present mining is being done with use of heavy
machineries without blasting. For excavation of rock
rippers, breakers and terminators are being used. If
permitted by Hon`ble Supreme Court, blasting will also be
done as was being done prior to restriction imposed by
Honble Court in a PIL i.e., before 19.8.2011. Mining is fully
mechanized. The only difference in previous and present
practices that blasting is not being done. Crushing is done in
a 1000 TPH crusher and crushed material will be
transported to plant through 900 TPH over land belt
conveyor.
2. Mineable Reserves (Million 6.0 (As on 01.10.2014) 91.88 (As on 01.10.2014)
tonnes)
3. Life of the Mine 24 years
4. Bench Height 6m 8m
5. Bench Width 20 m (minimum) 20 m (minimum)
6. Ultimate Pit Slope angle 420 420
7. Elevation Range 397 402 mRL 393 408 mRL
8. General Ground Level 397 mRL 395 mRL
9. Ground Water table (Core Zone) Pre monsoon 46 mbgl Pre monsoon 44 mbgl
(351 mRL) (351 mRL)
Post monsoon 9 mbgl Post monsoon 34 mbgl
(388 mRL) (361 mRL)
10. Present working depth 36 mbgl (361 mRL) 32 mbgl (363 mRL)
11. Ultimate Working Depth 36 mbgl (361 mRL) 48 mbgl (347 mRL)
12. No. of dumps (Existing) 2 6
13. No. of dumps (Ultimate) 2 6
14. Total waste generation till the 0.163 53.29
end of life of mine (Lac m3)
15. Stripping Ratio (mineral in No additional waste will be 1:0.58

tonnes to over burden in m3) generated.

16. Total excavated area at the 41.50 Ha. 171.83 Ha.
conceptual stage
17. Total backfilled area at the No backfilling is proposed. At the end of mine life, the
conceptual stage excavated pits will be allowed to be rain water filled.
18. Total area converted into water 41.50 Ha. 171.83 Ha.
reservoir at the conceptual
stage (Existing + Proposed)
19. Total Dumping area at the 2.2 Ha. 31.60 Ha.
conceptual stage (Existing + No additional waste dumps
Proposed) will be created
Source: Scheme of Mining
1.6.3 Extent of Mechanization
Table No.4
List of Machineries under use
Name of Machinery No. of Units Capacity Engine HP

Excavators & Rock
Breaker/Ripper/Terminator
Komatsu PC 1250 2 6.5 cu.m 651
Tata Zaxix 1200 3 5.8 cu.m 770
Tata Hitachi Excavator EX 600 V 1 3.5 cu.m 400
120 Ton class Rock breaker(Primary) 1 120 t/hr Attachment
120 Ton class Ripper(Primary) 2 120 t/hr Attachment
60 Ton Class Ripper(Primary) 5 60 t/hr Attachment
120 Ton class Terminator(Primary) 2 120 t/hr Attachment
45 Ton class Rock breaker 2 Secondary breaking Attachment
Dumpers
CAT-773-D/E 8 60 Ton 650
1035(CAT) Dumper 4 31.8 Ton 372
BEML BH-35-II-Dumper 1 31.8 Ton 355
Dozers
BEML Dozer 1 9.7 m3 (SU) 324

Komatsu D-155A 2 8.8 m3 302

Pay Loaders
HM Pay loader No.6(2071) 1 6.5 cu.m. 384
HM Pay loader No.7(2021) 1 1.7 cu.m 112
Drills
115/165 mm dia ,363 440
L-8 Drill 1
psi,858 cfm
115 mm dia,150 psi, 250
IR CM 341 Drill 1
450 cfm
IBH-10 2 115/165 mm dia, 150 260
psi, 450 cfm
Crusher Hazemag Compound Impactor 1 1000 TPH capacity -
Source: Scheme of Mining
Additional machinery to be deployed (New Proposal)
Description of machine 2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2019-
16 17 18 19 20
Dumper 60 Tonner 4 - - - -
Dozer 1 - - - -
Drills - 1 - - -
Payloader - - - - -
Beneficiation plant 1 - - - -
Remarks: Dumpers and Dozers have already been ordered
Source: Scheme of Mining Page No.37
2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
2.1 Presentation of Results (Air, Noise, Water & Soil)
Baseline Data
During the study period, ambient air quality and noise level monitoring was done at 8
locations, Ground water and surface water sampling was done at 8 and 6 locations
respectively and soil sampling was done at 8 locations. Results for the same are summarized
below:

Table 5
Study Period: Post Monsoon Season, 2014
Particulars Details Permissible Limit

Ambient air quality NAAQS
PM10 60.1 g/m3 to 92.1 g/m3. 100 g/m3
PM2.5 28.7 g/m3 to 42.1 g/m3. 60 g/m3
SO2 6.4 g/m3 to 13.1 g/m3 80 g/m3
NO2 14.4 g/m3 to 25.9 g/m3 80 g/m3
Noise level CPCB Standard
Day time (6:00 am to 10:00 pm) 52.18 to 64.27 Leq dB(A) 75 Leq. dB (A)
Night time (10:00 pm to 06:00 am) 40.86 to 57.64 Leq dB (A). 70 Leq. dB (A)
Water quality IS 10500:1991 ( Desirable
limits)
pH 7.65 to 7.99 6.5-8.5
TDS 546.00 mg/l to 958.00 mg/l 500 mg/l
Total Hardness 385.22 mg/l to 545.45 mg/l 300 mg/l
Soil quality
pH 7.72 to 7.98 -
Soil Texture Silty Loam -
Organic matter (%) 0.85 % to 1.33 % -
2.2 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

Flora species which are most commonly found in the study area are Neem (Azadirachta
indica), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Pipal (Ficus bengalensis), Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), Amla
(Emblica officinalis), Kachnar (Bauhinia variegate), Guava (Psidium guajava), Pomegranate
(Punica granatum)
Fauna species found in the study area are Monkey (Macaca mulatta), Fox (Vulpes
bengalensis), Jackal (Canis aureus), Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), Leopard (Panther pardus), Hyaena
(Hyaena hyaena), Hare (Lepus nigricolis), Squirrels (Funambulus pennanti), Neelgai
(Boselaphus tragocamelus), Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Grey Partridge (Francolinus
pondicerianus), Indian crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii)
etc.

2.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The population as per 2011 Census records is 2, 75,240 (for 10 km radius buffer zone).
Scheduled Caste fraction of the population of the study area (10 km) is 18.84% and scheduled
tribe is 12.97%. Number of workers those actually engaged in occupation is 54.0 % (including
marginal workers) and total no. of households is 59297.
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES
A) Air Quality Impact

Air pollution due to mining in Birla Cement mines may be :-
(a) Gaseous Pollution
The addition in gaseous pollutants (SO2, NOx) levels are anticipated due to operation of
HEMM equipment like, excavator, drill machine, dumpers, dozer, compressor and other
transport vehicles. However due to proper mitigation measures gaseous pollutants level will
be kept within permissible limits.
(b) Particulate Matter
The generation of dust is anticipated from various mining activities like drilling, blasting
loading, dozing, haulage, crushing and other activities related to mining. Due to proper
mitigation measures, the level of PM2.5/PM10 in the area will be kept within permissible limit.
Mitigation Measures
Measures taken to control:.
(I ) Gaseous Pollution
Old equipments were replaced by new generation equipment.
Proper maintenance is being done.
Exhaust gas analysis from HEMM equipment and Analysis of gaseous emissions
in the atmosphere is being done regularly.
(II) Particulate Matter
During drilling operations:-
Sharp drill bits are to be used for drilling and regrinding of these is to be done
periodically to reduce generation of dust.
Drilling machines are equipped with wet drilling system to prevent dust to get
air borne.
The drill machines will be kept leakage free.
Drill operator and helper are provided with personal protective equipments.
During blasting operation (if permitted by Honble supreme court):-
Dust generation during blasting is momentarily, however the following actions will be
taken.
Sufficient stemming column will be maintained to prevent air blast.

Not more than 40 holes are blasted at a time.
During loading operation :-
Water sprinkling through water tanker fitted with rain guns is done on working
faces to reduce generation of dust.
The operators are provided with closed cabins and dust mask.
During Transport operation :-
Haul roads are properly maintained and watered regularly during the shift
operation to prevent generation of dust due to movement of dumpers.
Mineral rejects are spread on haul roads instead of clay / dust, which is
comparatively heavy and chances of generation of dust, becomes less.
The crushed material is transported to the plant by 3.8Km long fully covered belt
conveyor. Water spraying arrangement has been made at all material transfer
points to suppress dust.
To minimize dust pollution, hoods have been provided at transfer points and
chutes have been designed properly, which minimizes generation of dust during
transportation of limestone through belt conveyor system.
On the haul road Automatic water spraying is done on the loaded dumpers.
During crushing operation.
Automatic water sprinkling system has been provided at crusher hopper where
water is sprinkled automatically during dumper unloading operation.
Flexible rubber curtains have been provided to cover the hopper, which helps in
arresting the dust generated during unloading of limestone at crusher hopper.
Water sprinkling through nozzles has been provided at crushing chambers, all
material transfer points and along the belt conveyor.
The crusher is housed in a specially designed chamber which prevents dispersal
of dust in general atmosphere.
During Proposed mineral beneficiation:
Wet mineral washing has been proposed to recover usable limestone from crusher waste.
B) Impact on water regime and its quality
Surface water bodies in nearby the mining lease
1. Berach & Gambheri Rivers: In Bherda mine Berach & Ghamberi seasonal rivers
confluence and thereafter Berach river passes through one corner of Surjana block.
2. Nallah: One seasonal small nallah basically nali passes through Nagri pit of the mining
lease.

Ground water
There are no aquifers present in the area. The ground water occurs within core zone mostly
under unconfined condition and flows through the fractures, joints, partings and beddings of
limestone, shale and lacks in primary porosity. In the gneisses, the water is transmitted
through joints, fractures, and the weathered zones. The fracture porosity if present in the
limestone formation decreases with depth due to burden of the over lying rock. The water
pockets are highly localized.
Mine workings will intersect the ground water table near the end of mine life. Detailed Hydro-
geological studies have been carried out for the same, which indicates that there will be no
negative impact on water environment.
Last Hydrogelogical study was conducted at our mine by IIT Roorkee Experts during Feb
2010 and their conclusion is as under:
It can be concluded from the studies that the proposed expansion of mining activity will not
entail any significant adverse environmental impact on the surface water and ground water
resources and their quality in the core zones of Bherda and Jai Sujana mines as well as in the
10 km buffer zones due to following reasons:
As there are no solution cavities in the limestone, water occurs only in cracks and fissures.
Further due to very low specific yield, the post-monsoon water table shows a substantial rise
but declines quickly.
There are no well defined aquifers within the area due to hard rock formations being present
with little primary porosity.
The limestone is generally impervious in nature, thus the availability of ground water therein,
is highly localized. Thus, due to mining, ground water resources of the area will not be affected
adversely.
Further, the augmentation of the artificial recharge measures accompanied by the social
forestry schemes on hand will contribute appreciably in better water conservation and water
management in the area.
Water quality Control Measures
In Bherda Block barrier of 15 mtr thickness has been left all along the working
in the river side.
In Jai Surjana Berach River passes through non-mineralized zone and planned
pit is at a minimum distance of 400 mtr from the river bank. All the dumps are
much away from the river bank
An embankment 1.5 mtr above highest flood level has been provided in Bherda
& Jai Surjana pits.

Limestone is impervious in nature and the accumulated water in Bherda pit is

rain water only, thus water quality of Berach river is not affected due to mine
workings.
All the inactive dumps particularly dumps of Bherda have been fully stabilized
and in case of Surjana protective bunds and garland drains have been provided
to arrest wash-offs.
Thus water quality of surface water bodies will not be affected due to mine
working.
C) Noise and ground vibration
Mining and mineral processing activities generate obnoxious levels of noise. In opencast
mines, heavy earth moving machineries like excavators, drills, dumpers, dozer and crusher are
prominent sources of noise pollution. Blasting (if permitted by Honble supreme court) will
momentarily adds in noise levels.
Vibration levels (due to blasting, if permitted by Honble supreme court)
The ground vibrations are generated due to blasting. With proper mitigation measures ground
vibration levels will be kept under control.
Blast induced ground vibration study was also done by CBRI/CIMFR during Nov 2013 to Sept
2014 as per the directives of Honble Supreme court and they have also concluded that
vibration attenuates below 2 mm/sec at a distance of around 600 mtr. Important findings of
CBRI(CIMFR) are as under:
In BCW mines, values of ground vibration and air over pressure are reduced to less than 2.0
mm/s and 110 dB(L) at distance of 500 m and 800 m respectively whereas the minimum
distance of the Fort from the mine boundary (C block) is about 4.5 kms.
It can therefore be concluded that the vibration and air over pressure induced by blasting in
mines of Birla Cement Works, Chittorgarh, Bhairon singh ji ka khera and Manpura quarries
may be concluded to be absolutely safe as per various National and International Standards.
CBRI in their report has also indicated that blasting at Birla Cement Mines is done in a
scientific manner and under supervision of licensed persons as per MMR 1961.
Noise and Vibration Management

New generation equipments are being used.
Timely preventive maintenance.
Equipments are widely placed, so there is no cumulative effect.
Crusher is housed in a specially designed crusher house & impactors are totally
enclosed in a chamber.

All the equipments have been provided with closed cabins.

Dense plantation has been done around the working particularly around crusher house
to prevent transmission of noise.
Acoustic enclosures have been provided in generators
Persons working near machines are provided with personal protective equipments like
ear muffs etc.
Controlled blasting (if permitted by honble supreme court) will be done.
D) Socio-economic impact
Mining activities consumes land which adversely affects the socio-economic status but other
benefits are much more which ultimately improves the socio-economic standard. The details
have been discussed in environment management plan.
Socio-Economic Management
Employment potential
For the operation of mines, 244 persons in different categories have been directly employed
and there are much more who are engaged in indirect employment. Out of the total direct
employment, around 70% from local villages. The company is in operation at Chanderia
location since 1965 and the socio-economic impact on the surroundings is clearly visible.
Chanderia used to be very-very small which has grown fairly big today. Living conditions of the
locals have improved significantly.
Education
A XIIth standard Sr. Secondary School is being run by Birla Cement Works in the colony
premises. Also, Secondary School building at Nagri village has been built up by Birla Cement
Works. Achora middle school building has been fully renovated.
Medical
A 3 bedded hospital has been provided within mining premises which is headed by a qualified
Doctor in Allopathic medicine and assisted by Nursing Assistants. Apart from the workers the
local villagers are given free consultation and limited medical treatment.
Drinking Water
Water Tank of 75 KL capacity has been constructed in the local village Sanwaria Nagar and pipe
lines have been laid down to supply drinking water to individual villagers. Also, numbers of
tube wells/hand pumps have been dug in the surrounding villages. In draught conditions,
water is also supplied through tankers.
Other social and charitable activities

Approach roads for the local villages.

Organizing health Camps

Conducting skill development programmers
E) SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid waste will be stacked on non-mineralized ground. Inactive portion is continuously
vegetated and at the end entire solid waste dumps will be vegetated.
No top soils are now available. Earlier recovered top soil has been stacked & will be used
for green belt development.
Garland drains along dumps have been provided to arrest wash offs.
Solid waste generated from crusher will be beneficiated. The over size (+ 300 ) of
beneficiation will be used for cement manufacture.
After installation of beneficiation plant the crusher waste will be finally used and only 30% of
total volume will remain as waste.
F) GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTATION PROGRAMME
At the conceptual stage total area under green belt/plantation will be 141.86 Ha
(24.10%) within mining lease and 61.30 Ha Outside mining lease area, a total of 203.16
Ha area i.e. 34.5% will be afforested with plantation and green belt.
Native species includes Neem (Azadirachta indica), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Pipal (Ficus
bengalensis), Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Kachnar (Bauhinia
variegata).
Apart from forestry trees, fruit bearing plantation has been done in around 15 Ha area
with Guava, lemon, amla, sahtut, jack fruit, pomegranate, orange, mousambi, ber etc.
Summary of impacts
In comparison to negative impacts, positive impacts are much more which has been
discussed in brief in Chapter IV of draft EIA/EMP report.

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULES PRESENT AND FUTURE
Table 6
S. No. DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF MONITORING
1. Meteorological Data Daily
2. Ambient Air Quality at mine site Quarterly/ Half Yearly
3. Water Quality Quarterly/ Half Yearly
4. Noise Level Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly
5. Soil Quality Half Yearly/Yearly
6. Monitoring of Agricultural crops Yearly
7. Socio economic status of nearby area Yearly
5.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES
The only additional study required in Terms of Reference (ToR) issued by MoEF, New Delhi
vide letter no. J-11015/73/2014-IA.II (M) dated 10th September, 2014 is Biodiversity study,
which has been done.
6.0 PROJECT BENEFITS
Cement produced in the plant will help in infrastructure development.

Creation of a 77 MCM water reservoir.
Improvement in aesthetic beauty of the area.
Improvement in socio economic environment of the surroundings.
Increase in government revenue by way of royalty, taxes, excise duties etc.
7.0 Administrative set up to implement EMP
The company has approved environment policy. Environmental department of the cement
plant is headed by Sr. Level Executive & assisted by Environmental personnel at different
levels.
At mines, duly qualified personnel have been deployed to take care the environmental needs
of the mine. All are qualified in environmental Engineering / Sciences.
Adequate number of equipments has been provided for measurement of environmental
parameters, Also an environmental lab has been set up with the cement plant which is ISO
14000:2004 certified.


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INDEX

POINT NO. TOPIC PAGE NO.

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.2 Type of Project

The project proposals are for:-

Birla Cement Works 1

1.3 Need for the Project

1.4 Brief Description of the Project

Brief Description of the Project

S. No. Particulars Details

Birla Cement Works 2

2. Nearest Town/ City Chittorgarh Town

Birla Cement Works 4

1.5 Location Map

Fig.1 Location Map

Figure: Location Map

1.6 Mining Description

1.6.1 Mining Lease Status

ii) 19.06.1984 to 18.06.2004 - (First Renewal)

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1.6.2 Mining Details

S. No. Particulars Details of Birla Cement Works Limestone mine

Birla Cement Works 7

tonnes to over burden in m3) generated.

1.6.3 Extent of Mechanization

List of Machineries under use

Name of Machinery No. of Units Capacity Engine HP

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Komatsu D-155A 2 8.8 m3 302

Source: Scheme of Mining Page No.37

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

2.1 Presentation of Results (Air, Noise, Water & Soil)

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Study Period: Post Monsoon Season, 2014

Particulars Details Permissible Limit

2.2 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT

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2.3 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION MEASURES

A) Air Quality Impact

Sufficient stemming column will be maintained to prevent air blast.

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Limestone is impervious in nature and the accumulated water in Bherda pit is

Noise and Vibration Management

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All the equipments have been provided with closed cabins.

Other social and charitable activities

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Organizing health Camps

F) GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANTATION PROGRAMME

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULES PRESENT AND FUTURE

S. No. DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF MONITORING

1. Meteorological Data Daily

2. Ambient Air Quality at mine site Quarterly/ Half Yearly

3. Water Quality Quarterly/ Half Yearly

4. Noise Level Monitoring Quarterly/ Half Yearly

5. Soil Quality Half Yearly/Yearly

6. Monitoring of Agricultural crops Yearly

7. Socio economic status of nearby area Yearly

5.0 ADDITIONAL STUDIES

6.0 PROJECT BENEFITS