EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board ...

M/s Shree Kamal Lime Industry, Katni (MP) 

Village: Durgahati-Pipariya, District: Katni 

1. PREAMBLE 

Executive Summary of 

41.39ha Durgahati-pipariya Limestone & Dolomite mine 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

Minerals are the chief source of present phase of industrialization, and play an 

important role in the present phase of the national economy and overall 

development of the nation. 

India is endowed with significant mineral resources. India produces 89 minerals 

out of which 4 are fuel minerals, 11 metallic, 52 non-metallic and 22 minor 

minerals. 

The objective of the study is to conduct Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment 

Study for the 41.39Ha of mining lease area with production of 11000 Tones per 

year of Limestone & Dolomite at village Durgahati-Pipariya, Tahsil 

Dhemarkheda, Katni District (M. P.). 41.39Ha mining lease area is being operated 

by the lessee M/s Shree Kamal Lime Industries, Katni, having office at Station 

Road, Katni Dist. Katni (MP) and lessee firm is proprietorship firm and Shri 

Kishore Kumar Bagadia is Proprietor. This lease was earlier sanction for 20 years 

from 30.01.2009 upto 29.01.2029. Land use of lease area is private agriculture 

land & govt. gazing land. 

In order to assess the likely impacts on environment due to proposed mining 

activity and to have a tool of environment management, M/s Shree Kamal Lime 

Industry has submitted the Rapid Environment Impact Assessment study report 

for mining project. 

2. LOCATION 

The applied area is located at about 25km south of Katni. The applied area is 

approachable by main road from Jabalpur Katni National Highway no.7 passes at 

distance of about 16 km towards west direction from Niwar. The area is 

connected with Niwar/Sleemnabad by about 12 km long fair weather road. 

District/ State Taluka Village Khasara No Area 

Katni (MP) Dhimarkheda Durghati 2P, 3P, 4P, 6P, 7P, 41.39ha 

-Pipariya 8P, 9P, 10, 12P, 

13, 14P, 15P, 17, 

18P, 19P, 20P, 

21P, 23P, 25, 25, 

Ex. Summary 1 M/s Creative Enviro Services, Bhopal



3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 



27P, 28P, 29, 33P, 

34P, 35P, 36P, 

37P, 39P, 42P, 

424, 427P 

Topographically, a small 6 m high mound is seen in the central part of the area. It 

has gentle slope on all sides. The RL difference within the area does not exceed 6 

mts. Highest RL of 420.36m is seen in the central part and the lowest RL of 414 m 

along the north western boundary of the area. Few Mahua, Jamun, Pipal, Mango, 

Harra and Chewla trees are seen thinly dispersed in the area. Besides, Bushes are 

also seen on the elevated ground. A seasonal stream flows at a distance of about 

80m towards west, east and north of the area. 

Latitude and longitude of the mine is 23 0 38’44” to 23 0 38’52” north, 80 0 24’0” to 

80 024’09” east respectively & area falls under server of India Toposheet no. 

64A/6. 

Details of Project Settings 

S. No. Particulars Details 

1 Latitude 23 038’44” to 23 038’52” N 

2 Longitude 80 024’0” to 80 024’09” E 

3 Height above mean sea level 420.36 AMSL to 414 AMSL 

4 Ground water table 5-10mbgl (409-404m AMSL) 

5 Ultimate working depth 2mbgl (412m AMSL) 

5 Nearest City Katni about 25 km 

6 Nearest Railway Station Niwar -12km 

7 Nearest Airport Jabalpur located at about 65 km 

from the mines by road 

8 Nearest Highway Jabalpur-Katni NH-7 – 16km 

9 Nearest Village Durghati-Pipariya is 1.0 km in SE 

direction 

10 Hills/Valley No 

11 Ecological Sensitive Zone No national parks and sanctuary 

12 Reserve Forest Kathi RF-4.5km-S 

Bijhat RF-3.5km-EES 

Chiulapani RF-10.0km – SW 

13 Historical Place No 

14 Nearest River/ Nalla Niwar Nadi-WWN-1.5km 

Ametha Tank-W- 0.75km 

Bhitrrigarh Tank - SE-3.5km 

Sirmur Tank-NNE- 7.25 km 

Bijaunra N – NW- 4.5km 






15 Annual Climatic Conditions Max. Temperature 45.0 o C 

Min m Temperature – 4.0 o C 

Average Rainfall–1250mm 

4. REASON FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) 

The impact of mine on the environment depends to a large extent on its location 

with respect to Human settlements, meteorological conditions, ambient air 

quality, water bodies, agricultural and forest land etc. 

Most of the adverse impacts of mines are amenable to technological control by 

providing necessary preventive and control measures and finally through 

effective environmental management of the operating mines. Keeping in view the 

likely impacts of mines on environment, this Rapid environment impact 

assessment report has been prepared for submission to State Pollution Control 

Board and Ministry for Environment and Forests (MoEF) for clearance of the 

proposed mining area. 

5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 

5.1 RESERVES 

The recoverable mineable reserves within the applied area are as follows: 

Dolomite Total insitu 

Reserve 

m.t. 

Reserve 

blocked 

within 7.5m 

zone m.t. 

Reserves 

blocked in 

maintaining 

pit slope m.t. 

Mineable 

reserves 

m.t. 

Proved (111) 3169837 265356 101642 2798339 

Probable (122) 5277686 442260 648648 4186778 

Mine life: The proved mineable reserves of dolomite are 2798339t. Considering 

an avg. annual production of 11000t of dolomite, the life of mine is likely to be 

about 254years from the date of opening of mine. 

GRADE: 

The above specification shows that the Dolomite & Limestone conform to the 

specification of L.D. and S.M.S. grade and limestone and are suitable for the Steel 

and refractory industries 

5.2 Mining Method 




Present mining method: 



No mining activity will be done in lease area. Mining will be proposed. 

Proposed Mining Method 

Proposed mining is will be carried out by the open cast manual method of mining 

using hand tools such as spades, chisel, hammer etc. Lumps of mineral are being 

transported from pit bottom to surface manually by head load using tasla where 

the required sorting of limestone and dolomite is being done and the waste in 

the form of soil with siliceous material and the shale. From the loading point of 

view, mineral is transported by truck/dumper to user industries. Loading of 

mineral in to truck dumper is being done manually. 

The central eastern part of the area has been selected for mining during the first 

5 years period as outcrops of Dolomite are predominant in this part and the 

thickness of overburden is only 0.5m. The overburden consists of only surface 

soil. Its thickness is only 0.5m, thus the height of overburden bench will be only 

0.5m. The top and bottom MRL of this bench will be 419m and 418.5m. 

Initially a box cut will be formed near the south eastern boundary. It will be 

developed on all its sides. Two benches will be formed in the dolomite zone.the 

height and width of each bench would be 3m. The top and bottom MRL of first 

bench in dolomite zone will be 418.5m and 415.5m respectively. The top MRL of 

second bench will be 415.5m and its bottom MRL will be 412.5m. The 

advancement of these benches would be towards west 

Year Pit 

no. 

Year wise development/production for the first five years 

Overburden 

(soil ) m3 

Dolomite 

zone 

excavation 

ROM 

90% 

Intercalated 

waste 

Total 

OB. 

Ore to 

Overburden 

ratio T/m 3 

1 st One 494 3827.85 9646 382.78 876.78 11:1 

2 nd One 387 3995.71 10069 399.57 786.57 12.80:1 

3 rd One 387 3995.71 10069 39957 786.57 12.80:1 

4 th One 387 3995.71 10069 399.57 786.57 12.80:1 

5 th One 387 3995.71 10069 399.57 786.57 12.80:1 

5.3 Salient Features of the Mines 

S. No. Particulars Details 

1 Type of Mine Open Cast 

2 Mining Lease Area 41.39Ha 

3. Mineable Area 41.39 Ha 




5.4 Blasting 



4. Existing Pits & Quarries Nil 

5. Existing Dumps Nil 

6. Infrastructure 0.0040hect 

Road 0.0360ha 

Area covered by waste land 10.08ha 

Area covered by Agriculture 31.31ha 

7. Mineral Storage Nil 

8. Plantation Nil 

9. Geological Reserve 

10. Recoverable Reserve 

11. Method of mining Manual/semi-mechanized 

12. Ultimate Pit Slope 45o 13. Present capacity of mines 11000tonnes per annum 

14. Expected Life of Mines 254year 

15. Lease Period 20 year 

16. a Thickness of soil/OB 

Minimum 0.5m 

Maximum 25 m 

Average 15 m 

18 Ore to overburden ratio Tonnes/m3 12.8:1 

19 Existing mode to transportation of 

limestone & Dolomite 

Road 

20 Area to be covered under dumps in end 

of lease period 

Nil 

21 Area covered under pit in end of lease 

period 

3.85ha 

22 Area to be reclaimed by end of lease 

period 

Nil 

23 Area to be covered under plantation by 2.0ha 

end of lease period 

24 Average mRL 420.36-414AMSL 

25 Ultimate Depth of Mining 2mbgl (412AMSL) 

26 Ground water table 

Monsoon period 5m bgl (409mRL) 

Dry month 10m bgl (404mRL) 

Opencast manual mining method is being proposed and same will continued in 

future also. Hand tools such as crowbar, spades, chisel and hammer will be used 

for proposed mining. Blasting will be done. 




5.5 Drilling 



Air compressor & jack hammer will be used for the drilling of blast holes. Drilling 

bits of 31-34mm size will be used for this purpose. The holes will be drilled on 

the drilling pattern 1mX1mX1.5m where one meter is the spacing and burden 

and 1.5m is the depth of the hole. 

5.6 Proposed Rate of Production 

It will be about 11000 tonnes per year of saleable limestone & Dolomite for full 

year after complete development of the Mining. 

5.7 Loading 

Loading of Dolomite & Limestone will be done by manual to the trolley/trucks 

and will be sending to the end users. The overburden will be removed and 

stacked in a place in the surface. Subsequently it will be mechanically loaded to 

the tipper for onward dumping to the predetermined space in the lease 

boundary. 

5.8 Hauling/Transport 

The haulage of mineral from working face to trucks or stacking site in quarry 

bottom will be done manually. The haulage of O.B. will be done with tractor 

trolley or 10 tonnes tippers. This will be done as and when required. 

5.9 Mine Drainage 

No natural water courses have been observed with in the lease area. The ground 

water is available at the depth of about 5-10m as seen in the dug well situated 

within the lease area whereas mining will be done upto 2m below ground level 

during lease period and the seepage water will not be accumulate in the mine pit. 

Rainy water will be dewatered by the 5HP pump. Thus the mining activity does 

not affect the existing GWL due to very small scale of mining. A seasonal stream 

flows at a distance of about 80m towards west, east and north of the area. 

5.10 Solid Waste Management 

As mentioned earlier the area was worked for limestone & dolomite. The 

overburden consists of only surface soil. Its thickness is only 0.5m, thus the 

height of overburden bench will be only 0.5m. 5 dumps will be created during 

mining operations, so that 0.2415ha area requires for soil/shale dumps. During 






the first five year total 2020 cum soil/mine waste will be generated. During the 

6 th year to end of lease period 15000cum mine waste will be generated and same 

will be dumped. 

5.11 Water Supply 

The total fresh water needs to be pumped is about 5 KL per day for consumption 

of domestic and mining purpose. This quantity of water will be taken from the 

dug well situated in the lease area. 

6. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT SCENARIO 

6.1 Climate 

Climate of Katni is average it gains all the seasonal advantage from it. The 

climatic condition of this area is semi arid. The maximum temperature goes upto 

48.2 oC during summer in the month of May and the minimum temperature goes 

down to 4.0 o C during winter in the month of January. The winds in the area are 

light to moderate during summer and winter. However, the speed of the wind 

increases during the end of the summer season and monsoon season. 

The brief discussion over the meteorological condition of the area is as below: 

• Temperature: The winter season starts from December and continues till 

the end of February. January is the coolest month with the mean daily 

maximum temperature at 34 o C and the mean daily minimum temperature at 

12 o C. Both the night and day temperatures increase rapidly during the onset 

of the pre-monsoon season from March to May. During pre-monsoon season, 

the mean maximum temperature (May) was observed to be 48.2 oC with the 

mean minimum temperature (March) at 22 o C. The mean maximum 

temperature in the monsoon season (Sep.) observed to be 34 o C whereas the 

mean minimum temperature was observed to be 16 oC. By the end of 

September with the onset of post-monsoon, the day temperatures increase 

slightly, with the mean maximum temperature at 26 o C and the mean 

minimum temperature at 12 o C. 

• Relative Humidity: The air is generally humid in this region during the 

monsoon when the average relative humidity at 0830 hr. was observed to be 

with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. Similarly, at 1730 hr., the 

average value was observed to be with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 






60%. Generally, the weather during Post monsoon seasons was observed to 

be with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 15%. 

• Rainfall: Monsoon in the area comes from southwesterly winds. The average 

annual rainfall based on the last 10-year IMD data, was observed to be 400- 

1000 mm. The monsoon sets in the month of June and continues till mid 

observed in the evenings, with clear mornings. During the monsoon season, 

both in the mornings and evenings, the skies were found to be clouded. 

• Cloud: 30 years average data reveal that maximum cloud cover was observed 

around 7.0 oktas in the month of July, august. Whereas cloud cover was 

observed around 2.2 (in oktas) in the month of November, December, 

January, February and March. 

• Wind Pattern 

Generally light to moderate winds prevails throughout the year. Winds were 

light and moderate particularly during the morning hours. While during the 

afternoon hours the winds were stronger. A review of the wind rose diagram 

shows that predominant winds are mostly from S, SW, NW, WNW, W, NE and 

N directions followed by NW direction. 

• Wind Patterns during study period 

The predominant directions of wind were observed from NW, NE, S, SE & SW. 

6.2 AIR QUALITY 

To establish the ambient air quality, sampling and testing were conducted. Air 

sampling stations were established at four (4) locations around the proposed 

mining area to assess the background air pollution levels. 

AIR SAMPLING RESULTS WITH CPCB NORMS 

A1 A2 A3 A4 CPCB Norms 

15 th Sept. to 14 th Dec., 2009 

SPM Concentration 

Average 113.13 145.54 118.83 142.58 

Maximum 130 182 133 165 

Minimum 102 110 88 126 

Indl. & 

Mixed 

used area 

500 

Residential 

& Rural 

Area 

200 

RSPM Concentration 

Average 37.33 48.03 39.22 47.05 100 100 




Maximum 43 60 44 54 

Minimum 34 36 29 42 

SO2 Concentration 

Average 5.90 6.96 6.2 7.66 

Maximum 6.5 8.2 7.1 8.6 

Minimum 5.2 5.65 4.67 6.3 

NOx Concentration 

Average 7.25 9.39 7.84 9.42 

Maximum 8.3 10.92 9.65 10.40 

Minimum 6.3 8.07 6.4 8.10 

6.3 NOISE LEVEL 



Ambient noise levels were measured at different locations (same as ambient air 

monitoring locations for two days on hourly basis) to establish present scenario 

which shall be described as follows. 

� All the values are well within the norms prescribed by CPCB for industrial 

and commercial area. 

� Main source of noise are traffic movements. 

6.4 WATER QUALITY 

Surface Water 

The Surface water bodies in the study area Niwar Nadi, Ametha Tank, 

Bhitrrigarh Tank, Sirmur Tank & Bijaunra N located WWN, W, SE, NNE & NW 

about 1.5km, 0.75km, 3.5km, 7.25km & 4.5km respectably from mine. The water 

from canal & rivers are used for irrigation purpose. In addition, most of the water 

bodies are dry during the summer months excluding those water bodies (worked 

out quarries), which are situated in the study area. These water bodies are filled 

with rainwater and seepage/discharge water from abandoned mine works. 

The data conform to the water quality standards for most of the parameters. The 

dissolved oxygen level is 3.2-3.8 mg/l, Total Hardness is 88-128 mg/l; BOD level 

is 4. The heavy metal content has been observed within the limit. The analysis of 

the sample indicates that the organic pollution of River is insignificant. The 

physico-chemical and biological analysis revealed that all the parameters are 

well within the prescribed limits of IS: 2296. 

Ground Water 

The study region receives about 1250 mm of rainfall and which plays an 

important role in recharging of ground water. High lands ensure quick surface 

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runoff and the precipitation received in low–lying area contribute to a great 

extent in building of ground water reserve of the area. 

Water supply in the most of the villages depends on ground water resources. 

Well water is used for domestic as well as irrigation purposes. Ground Water 

quality analysis was carried out at 1 locations and the frequency of sampling was 

once /month/station. Ground water samples were examined for physico- 

chemical, heavy metals and bacteriological parameters in order to assess the 

effect of industrial and other activities on ground water. The samples were 

collected and analysed as per the procedures specified in “standard Methods for 

the examination of water & Wastewater” published by American Public Health 

association (APHA). pH in ground water sample was observed is 7.69 while 

conductivity was observed is 580 µmohos/cm. The value of alkalinity and 

hardness were observed is 124mg/l and 110 mg/l respectively. The physico- 

chemical and biological analysis revealed that all the parameters were well 

within the prescribed limits of IS: 10500. 

6.5 SOIL QUALITY 

Three locations within 10 km radius of the project site were selected for soil 

sampling. At each location, soil samples were collected from three different 

depths viz. 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm below the surface and homogenized. The 

homogenized samples were analyzed for physical and chemical characteristics. 

For general characterisation of soil a few random samples from the study area to 

the depth of about 15 cm were collected. Soil samples so collected were brought 

to the laboratory for analysis. 

It has been observed that the texture of the soil was observed to be sandy. The 

organic carbon was found to be in the range of 0.5% to 0.9% The nitrogen and 

phosphorus were observed to be in the ranges of 520 to 545Kg/ha and 33 to 

37kg/ha respectively the pH range at the soil vary in between 6.4 to 6.7. 

6.6 Biological Environment 

Flora 

Area wise distribution of land and crop 

S No Crop Name Total Land In Hectare 

1 Wheat 71008 

2 Paddy 111410 




Fauna: 

3 Gram 14905 

4 Jwar 3817 

5 Maize 4096 

6 Kaudo Kutki 7166 

7 Mutter 5093 

8 Froots 1672 

9 Oil Seeds 10509 

10 Vegitable 2612 

11 Froots 1672 

12 Other Pulses 15057 



AGRICULTURAL CROPS 

Family name Botanical name Local name 

Malvaceae Abelmoschus 

esculentus 

Bhendi 

Fabaceae Cajanus cajan Tur 

Solanaceae Capsicum annum Merchi 

Chenopodiaceae Chemopodium album 

Fabaceae Cicer arieantum Chena 

Cucurbiataceae Coccinia indica Kundru 

Cucurbiataceae Cucumis sativus Kakidi 

Fabaceae Dolichus lablab Wahl 

Cucurbiataceae Lagenaria siceraria Kaddu 

Cucurbiataceae Momordica choranta Kerala 

The climate, rainfall and vegetation type contribute to decide the type of faunal 

community in the area. In the region the flat hilltops, varying degree of slopes 

and Rolling Meadows in the valley create diverse type of habitats and form ideal 

niches for varied forms of animals. 

6.7 LAND USE PATTERN 

The study area covers about 18677 ha. For computation of the land use pattern 

in the study area based on the village-wise land-use data given in the census 

records, the geographical area of all settlements covered within the study area, 

though many villages in the peripheries of the circular study area are partially 

covered. Perfect delineation and quantification of land uses for the partially 

covered parts of villages of the study area is not possible, hence the entire village 

area is considered for the study, irrespective of its coverage within the village 

boundary. 






The land use is classified into four types – viz. forests, area under cultivation, 

culturable waste and the area not available for cultivation. The land under 

cultivation is further sub-divided into two types viz. irrigated and un-irrigated. 

6.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS 

The study area comprises of total 41 Villages. These villages fall under one tehsil 

– Dhimarkherda. The Estimated basic statistics structure of the study area is 

presented in Table, which highlights information on population, employment, 

household, literacy, community. The demographic details have been abstracted 

from Primary Census Abstract- 2001(CD) of Madhya Pradesh obtained from 

Office of Registrar General India, New Delhi. 

o The salient features of the study area are as follows: 

o Total population of the villages in the study area is 33309 

o The total no of household in the study area is 6772 

o Sex ratio (no. of females per 1000 males) is 944 

o The literacy rate in the study area is 44.81% 

o The percentage of scheduled tribe in the study area is 38.43% while only 

11.26% population is of scheduled caste 

o Out of total population maximum people are workers i.e. 41.07% 

Followed by main workers 60.54% and marginal workers 39.46%. 

ESTIMATED BASIC STATISTICS OF THE STUDY AREA 

S. No. Detail Working 

Population 

1 Households 6772 

2 Total Population 33309 

2.1 Male 17132 

2.2 Female 16177 

2.3 Schedule Tribe 12799 

2.4 Schedule Cast 3752 

3.0 Literacy Rate 44.81 

4.0 Sex ratio (No. of Female per 1000 Male 944 

5.0 Occupational Pattern: 

5.1 Total Working Population (% of total 

population ) 

41.07 

5.1.1 Total Main Worker (% of total Working 

Population 

60.54 

5.1.2 Marginal Workers (% of total Working 

Population) 

39.46 

Cultivators (% of worker) 37.09 




7. IMPACT ASSESSMENT 



Agricultural Labors (% of worker) 33.67 

Household Worker (% of worker) 5.78 

Other Workers (% of worker) 23.46 

Total Non Workers 

(% of total Population) 

58.93 

Mining activities is bound to have an adverse impact on existent environment. An 

understanding of the nature and extent of various impacts is essential in devising 

the methods and advance planning to mitigate the impacts and ultimately restore 

the land to useful conditions. 

8. IMPACT EVALUATION 

An attempt has been made to evaluate the impact of project in terms of both 

quality and quantity by using modified matrix method for crucial environmental 

parameters. The environmental impact evaluation of possible effects as a result 

of proposed mining area is primarily based on study of objectives, process, 

surrounding environment etc. The aspects such as water, air, land and related 

issues have been assessed on the basis of mining operations for similar activity. 

The environmental impacts identify the possible relationship of proposed mining 

operations with respect to environmental parameters. Their relationship can be 

beneficial or adverse and can be further classified as short term, long term, 

reversible, irreversible, local or regional. 

9. ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN 

9.1 Reclamation of Land 

No reclamation and rehabilitation will be proposed during proposed five year 

working only proposal of backfilling are given end of lease period after 

completion of proposed exploration and find out true depth of mineral, entire 

mine waste will be used for backfilling purposed. Mineable area will be backfilled 

after mining the total depth of mineralization. Systematic reclamation and 

afforestation of mined out areas will be carried out in lease area so as to cover 

the entire worked out area before expiry of mining lease. Since further 

exploration is proposed to completely delineate ore bearing areas within the 

leasehold, complete reclamation programme cannot be given at this juncture but 

waste will be spread in worked out areas to the maximum extent possible. 




9.2 Green Belt Development 



In initial stage the green belt will be developed in following manner. 

. 

S. No. Year area in Plantation in 

m2 No. 

1 1st 200 20 

2 2nd 200 20 

3 3rd 200 20 

4 4th 200 20 

5 5th 200 20 

Total 1000 100 

Interval of Mining Operation 

Afforestation Plan for the ML Area 

Reclaimed Mine Pit Area Afforestation 

Reclaimed Area 

other than 

Area (ha) No. of Saplings Area (ha) No. of Saplings 

Existing - - Nil Nil 

1 to 5 years - - 0.1 100 

6 th to the end of lease period - - 2.0 3000 

Total - - 2.1 3100 

9.3 Measures to Improve Socio-Economic Conditions 

• The project will have a strong positive employment and income effect, 

both direct as well as indirect. 

• Migrant-Non migrant ratio shall shift towards migrant side. This will 

happen because of (i) better employment opportunities due to this 

project and (ii) relatively low agricultural yield through traditional 

agricultural practice with monocrops. 

• The project shall speed up the growing view on importance of education 

among people in study area. 

• The project is going to bring about changes in the pattern of demand from 

food to non-food items if sufficient income is generated. 

• The project is not going to influence the existing traditional agricultural 

situation significantly. It may help to improve agricultural production by 






way of providing additional income to the farms from supplementary 

sources. 

• People perceive that the project will bring handful gains by way of 

creating significant job opportunities along with development of social 

infrastructure. 

9.4 Air Pollution Control Measures 

Following measures shall be taken to mitigate the effect of mining operation over 

ambient air environment: 

1. Regular spraying of water by water sprinkling system over haulage 

roads. 

2. To reduce dust generation during loading operation water shall be 

sprayed over the muck pile to the loaded; 

3. To reduce dust generation during plying of dumpers on the haul road. 

Water sprinkling is done at frequent intervals. Water sprinklers shall be 

installed at the mine haulage road; 

4. To reduce spread of dust, plantation along the mining lease boundary and 

plantation shall be also done along haul roads. 

5. Periodic maintenance of haulage roads. 

6. All over burden dumps shall be stabilized with legumes and grass to 

prevent the erosion of soil and arrest the dust emission during windy 

days. 

In addition to the above following additional mitigation measures shall be 

adopted and it is expected to continue in future also: 

1. Dust due to drilling shall be minimised by using wet drilling method like 

water injection system. 

2. Dust mask shall be provided to all workers working in dusty atmosphere. 

3. Tree Saplings shall be planted at the periphery of mining lease 

4. Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery’s shall be carried out in 

order to control emissions; 

5. A good house keeping and proper maintenance shall be practiced which 

will help in controlling pollution. 




9.5 Noise Pollution Control Measures 



The main sources of noise in mining activity are drilling, blasting, loading 

equipment, etc. Following mitigation measures should be taken to control noise 

pollution: 

1. Wherever the noise levels exceed 85 dBA, workers should be provided 

with earmuffs, ear plugs etc. 

2. All moving parts of machine shall be properly lubricated; 

3. Non-moving parts of machine shall be properly fastened; 

4. A barrier of overburden at mine boundaries shall be made and three 

rows of trees are proposed to be planted to reduce propagation of noise; 

5. Noise barriers, silencers and enclosures shall be incorporated for 

equipments, which emit high noise levels. 

6. All the basic equipments and various machinery shall be kept well 

maintained. 

7. Thick green belt around the mining pit and along the haulage roads. 

8. As far as possible heavy and noisy workers shall be avoided during 

nighttime. 

9.6 Water Pollution Control measures 

Following measures have been taken to avoid accumulation of water: 

1. Pump having required capacity shall be installed to lift accumulated rain 

water from working pit. 

2. There shall not be no over flow on wash off from dumps nor is there any 

beneficiation plant. Only rainwater is pumped out of the mine; 

3. There is no toxic constituent in water and soil so water collected in sump 

is free from any toxic substances. 

4. A silt-settling tank shall be constructed in northern barrier zone area to 

settle heavy particle before discharging water into drain. 

5. Quality of water accumulated in the working pit may be checked during 

monsoon. 

6. It shall be ensured that silt content in the mines discharged is minimum. 

7. It shall be ensured that quality of drinking water for the worker is 

hygienic and good sanitation system is available. 




10.0 Conclusion 



The limestone & Dolomite mining project of M/s Shree Kamal Lime Industry, 

Katni (MP), village –Durgahati-Pipariya, Tehsil Dhimarkheda, and Katni District 

(MP) will be environmental compatible to the surrounding due to the high 

standards of pollution control measures to be adopted during the operation 

activity. Thus it can be safely stated that the mining activities will not have any 

adverse effect on the surroundings, if the proper environmental management 

plan is adopted.

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