75 MTPA
to 9.10 MTPA
At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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1.0
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1.1
INTRODUCTION
M/s. Wonder Cement Limited (WCL) is a Unit of R.K. Marble Group. The company is
having its registered office at Makrana Road, Madanganj - Kishangarh, District Ajmer
(Rajasthan). The company is involved in Cement manufacturing and power
production.
R. K. Marble Private Limited was established on May 25, 1989. Mr. Ashok Patni,
Chairman of R. K. Group, laid the foundation of R.K. Marble Pvt. Ltd. at MadanganjKishangarh, District Ajmer (Rajasthan).
R. K. Marble Private Limited was established with a vision to become one of the
largest marble producers with innovative techniques and today is the worlds largest
marble mining company having Guinness Book of world record. The company is ISO
9001-2008, ISO 14001-2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified unit.
1.2
TYPE OF PROJECT
M/s. Wonder Cement Limited is having an existing Integrated Cement Plant with
Clinker Production Capacity-2.0 MTPA, Cement-3.25 MTPA, Captive Power Plant-40
MW, D.G. Set-2 MW along with Bhatkotri Limestone Mine (ML Area: 740.93 ha) of
3.75 MTPA production capacity at Villages Bhatkotri, Lasrawan, Phalwa and
Rasulpura, Tehsil: Nimbahera, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan).
The company is now is proposing for expansion its existing in Limestone Mine (ML
Area 740.93 ha) for production capacity from 3.75 MTPA to 9.10 MTPA located at
Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, District
Chittorgarh (Rajasthan).
As per EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006, as amended from time to time the project
falls under S. No. 1 (Mining of Minerals), Project or Activity 1(a), Category A.
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Limestone Mining Lease (ML Area 740.93 ha) Expansion of Limestone Production Capacity from 3.75 MTPA
to 9.10 MTPA
At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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Particulars
Details
A.
Nature of project
B.
Size of project
(i)
(ii)
C.
Project Location
(i)
Villages
(ii)
Tehsil
Nimbahera
(iii)
District
Chittorgarh
(iv)
State
Rajasthan
(v)
Latitude &
Longitude
Toposheet No.
(vii)
740.93 ha
D.
(i)
Nearest Town/District
Headquarter
(ii)
(iii)
(v)
Airport
(vi)
Ecological
Sensitive
Areas None, within 10 km radius area of the mine lease
(National
Park,
Wild
Life boundary.
Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves,
Limestone Mining Lease (ML Area 740.93 ha) Expansion of Limestone Production Capacity from 3.75 MTPA
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At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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Particulars
Wildlife
Corridors,
Elephant Reserves)
(vii)
Details
Tiger/
(ix)
Nearest River/Dam
(x)
Seismic Zone
E.
Cost Details
(i)
(ii)
Cost
for
Environmental
Protection Measures
F.
(i)
Water requirement
40 KLD
Source: Recycled Water from ETP/STP, mine pit
water and Borewell.
(ii)
Manpower requirement
232
(iii)
Power requirement
1.5 MW
Sourced from Existing Captive Power Plant (40
MW)
Limestone Mining Lease (ML Area 740.93 ha) Expansion of Limestone Production Capacity from 3.75 MTPA
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At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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LOCATION MAP
Limestone Mining Lease (ML Area 740.93 ha) Expansion of Limestone Production Capacity from 3.75 MTPA
to 9.10 MTPA
At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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1.6
PROJECT DETAILS
1.6.1
1.6.2
Mining Details
TABLE - 2
MINING DETAILS
S. No.
Particulars
Details
1.
Method of mining
2.
Proved Reserve
3.
4.
5.
45
6.
Elevation Range
7.
8.
Water table
450.5 mRL
Pre-monsoon -39 m to 44 m bgl
Post-monsoon 32 m to 40 m bgl
9.
430 m RL
10.
340 m RL
11.
12.
13.
14.
Backfilled area
conceptual stage
15.
at
Limestone Mining Lease (ML Area 740.93 ha) Expansion of Limestone Production Capacity from 3.75 MTPA
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At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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stage
Details
16.
17.
300 days
18.
3 shifts
Method of Mining
The method of mining is fully mechanized opencast. The bench height will be 10 m.
and width of the benches is more than height i. e. more than 15 m. The proposed
working by putting 110 mm-115mm dia DTH holes by Halco Drill Machine &
blasting by ANFO & Booster charge with electric detonator. The blasted material
will be loaded by 7.2 m3 excavator in dumper of 60 tonne capacity & transported to
crushing plant for sizing, situated at 1.0 km. far from the mine.
1.6.4
Extent of Mechanization
TABLE 3
EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION
List of Machinery
Capacity of
each unit
Existing
7.2 m3
60 T
12
Dozer
Nil
Loader
3.2 m3
Nil
Drill Machine
115 mm dia
Nil
Motor Grader
Nil
Bouser
10 KL
Nil
Water Tanker
27 KL
Nil
Explosive Van
4T
Nil
Nil
Nil
Type of
machinery
Excavator
Dumper
Jeep
Tire Handler
Additional
Total
Requirement Requirement
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At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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2.1
2.2
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
Flora: Tree species which are most commonly found in the area are Neem
(Azadirachta indica), Sheshum (Dalbergia sissoo), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Arjun
(Terminalia arjuna), Coconut (Cocos nucifera), Amaltash (Cassia fistula), Ber
(Ziziphus mauritiana), Pipal (Ficus religiosa), Khair (Acaia catechu), Aam (Mangifera
indica), Bargad (Ficus benghalensis), Papaya (Carica papaya), Doob ghas (Cynodon
dactylon).
Fauna: Commonly found animal in the study area are Blue Rock Pigeon (Columba
livia), House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), Common Crow (Corvus splendens), House
Rat (Rattus rattus), Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), Hare (Lepus nigricollis), Starred Tortoise
(Geochelone elegans), Indian Pond Frog (Rana hexadactyla), Red sand Boa (Eryx
johnii).
Limestone Mining Lease (ML Area 740.93 ha) Expansion of Limestone Production Capacity from 3.75 MTPA
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At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
The population as per 2001 Census records is 104086 for 10 km radius buffer zone).
Scheduled Caste fraction of the population of study area (10 km) is 14.72 % and
Scheduled Tribe is 6.29 % and Percentage of literacy is 55.06 %.
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Impact on air - The key air emissions from the mining activities (drilling,
blasting, loading, haulage and transportation) are particulate matter. Use of
proper mitigation measures will be taken like water sprinkling during
transport activities & green area development along the road sides to control
pollution.
Impact of noise - Major noise generating sources of the mining activity are
drilling, blasting and vehicles used for transportation of limestone. The
proposed plantation will also check propagation of noise in the surrounding
areas. All the vehicles that will be used for transportation will be maintained
regularly and checked for Pollution under Control.
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Limestone Mining Lease (ML Area 740.93 ha) Expansion of Limestone Production Capacity from 3.75 MTPA
to 9.10 MTPA
At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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DESCRIPTION
FREQUENCY OF
MONITORING
1.
Meteorological Data
Daily
2.
3.
Stack Monitoring
4.
Water Quality
5.
6.
Soil Quality
Half Yearly/Yearly
7.
Yearly
8.
Yearly
ADDTIONAL STUDIES
The Additional Studies as per ToR letter issued by no. J-11015/319/2012.IA. II (M)
dated 18.03.2013 covered in Draft EIA/EMP Report.
6.0
PROJECT BENEFITS
The project activity will help in combating the growing demand of cement in the
market & hence will help in the economic growth of the country. Wonder Cement
Ltd. is already actively involved in the CSR activities at its other project sites.
Infrastructure development in the nearby villages, creation of educational facilities,
empowering women through self help groups, gainful employment for rural, health
awareness programmes & surgical camps, assistance to social forestry programmes
will be taken up by the company.
7.0
7.1
Blasting is being done in most scientific manner, use of non electric ignition
system, use of millisecond delay detonators and optimizing the blasting
parameters to control & prevent the dust to get air borne and to control the fly
rock.
Limestone Mining Lease (ML Area 740.93 ha) Expansion of Limestone Production Capacity from 3.75 MTPA
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At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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Operators utilizes closed AC cabin and dust mask also provided to be used
when needed.
The Limestone is sent to the cement plant through covered Conveyor Belts
with water sprinkling systems at transfer points.
Haulage road are adequately sprayed with water by either water tanker or
water sprinkler.
7.2
Garland Drains are being provided around the pit to prevent the entry of
rainwater into the mining pit.
Garland drain along with siltation bund are provided around dumps to retain
the water percolation coming from waste dumps for settling of solid particles.
Septic tanks and soak pits are provided for the disposal of domestic effluent.
7.3
NOISE MANAGEMENT
Sitting arrangements have been done in closed AC cabins, operators have been
provided with earplugs/earmuffs.
Rock breakers are used for avoiding secondary blasting to further reduce noise
pollution.
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At Villages Bhatkotari, Lasravan, Phalwa and Rasulpura, Tehsil Nimbahera, Distt. Chittorgarh (Raj.)
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Periodical noise level monitoring is carried out and will be carried out.
7.5
7.6
7.7
SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Wonder Cement Ltd. is already actively involved in the CSR activities in the area and
will initiate either by providing or by improving the facilities in the area under like
housing, education, health, medical services, occupation, water supply, sanitation,
communication, transportation & road infrastructure for uplifting the living
standards of local communities.
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