district mineral survey report of karwar
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DISTRICT MINERAL SURVEY REPORT OF KARWAR
1.0 Introduction
The Uttara Kannada district is located between north latitudes130 55’ 02” to 150 31’ 01” and east longitudes 7400’35” to 75010’ 23” falling in the survey of India degree sheet Nos –48 I,48 J, 48 K, 48 M, and 48N. The district is having geographical area of 10222 sq. kms.
1.1 ACCESSIBILITY
The district headquarters Karwar is located about 500 kms from Bangalore city on Panjim angalore National highway No 17. The National high way No 17 enters the district from South and passes through Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal and leaves the district through Northern boundary. The other important roads are state highways onnecting Ankola – Hubli – Gadag and Honnavar – Shimoga – Bangalore. The famous Konkan railway connecting all the towns between Panvel (Bombay) and Trivandrum passes through the western most part of the district in almost north-south direction. All the taluk headquarters are well connected to district headquarters by state highways and metalled roads. All villages are connected to taluk headquarters by metalled roads. The administrative map of Uttara Kannada district is given as Figure-1.
1.2 ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS
The district headquarters is located at Karwar. The district is divided in to four subdivisions viz; 1) Bhatkal subdivision, comprising of Bhatkal, Honnavar taluks. 2) Karwar subdivision, comprising of Haliyal, Karwar, Supa taluks. 3) Kumata subdivision, comprising of Kumata, Ankola taluks and 4) Sirsi subdivision comprising of sirsi, Yellapur, Siddapur and Mundgod taluks.
1.3 DRAINAGE:
The important rivers in the district are Sharavathi, Kali, Aghanashini, and Gangavali. All these rivers flowing in westerly direction to Join Arabian sea. All the rivers in the district together with their tributaries exhibit dendritic drainage pattern (Figure-2).
1.4 IRRIGATION PRACTICES
In the district the irrigation takes place from surface water and ground water. The surface
water irrigation is through canals, tanks and from medium and minor irrigation projects.
Major irrigation dam has been constructed across the Karanja River and medium irrigation
dam constructed across Chukkenala and Mullamari rivers. From ground water the irrigation
is through dug wells, dug cum bore wells and bore wells.
1.5 LAND USE
The district has 813695 ha. forest which constitutes 79 % of the total geographical area of the district. The land not available for cultivation is 50600 ha which is about 5 % of the total area. The fallow land in the district is around 16951 ha. The other uncultivated lands are 30156 ha. Net area sown during the year 2005-06 was around 113277 ha. out of which, 11473 ha. land was sown more than once. 1.6 EDUCATION
Education in Dharwad district had its beginning in Agraharas, which were centers of
learning in ancient times. Dharwad district is known for education in north Karnataka. It is
called a famous educational center, because all types of educational facilities are available in
this region. 76 EDUCATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE: The following data throw light on the
sound educational base that the district can be proud of.
1.7 CROPPING PATTERN
The main food crops grown in the district are paddy, Maize, pulses groundnut, and spices. Sugarcane, cotton and arecanut are the main commercial crops grown in the district.
1.8 IRIGATION:
Out of 113277 ha of cultivated land during 2005-06, 25437 ha was under irrigation (22% of total cultivated area), out of which 94 ha was irrigated under canals, 4754 ha was irrigated under tanks, 7302 ha was irrigated by dugwells, 2090 ha was irrigated by tube/bore wells.
2.0 RAINFALLS AND CLIMATE
The Uttara Kannada District experiences tropical monsoon climate. Generally the weather is hot and humid on the coastal areas throughout the year. The district falls under the Hilly agro climatic zone except for western parts of Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar and Bhatkal taluks which fall under coastal agro climatical zone. The temperatures start rising from January to peak in May, around 30 degrees is common. The highest day time temperatures rise some time up to 38oC. Thereafter it decline during the monsoons. As can be expected, the humidity is lowest during the dry season and highest during the monsoons. The winds
are predominantly south westerly during the summer monsoon and northeasterly during the winter monsoon. The year may broadly be classified into four seasons. The dry season is from January to February with clear and bright weather. It is followed by hot weather from March to May. During this season thunderstorms are common in the month of May. The monsoon season is from June to September. This season yields around 75% (Halyal taluk) to 90% (Karwar taluk) of the annual rainfall. The period from October to December may be termed as the post monsoon season. On an average the district receives annually around 2750 mm rainfall from nearly 103 rainy days. The rainfall decreases from over 3230 mm in west to less than 1207 mm in east. The coefficient of variability of premonsoon season rainfall is high indicating erratic rainfall. The same is the case during the post monsoon season. The variability is 30 to 40 % during the monsoon season, which is normal. July is the wettest month with normal monthly rainfall in all stations in excess of 300mm. The seasonal and normal rainfall for the period 2001-10 is given in table.1
2.1 Topography
Amongst the districts situated in northern maidan of the Karnataka state, Dharwad district
especially its western portion is relatively rich in Flora and Fauna. The forests of the district
are of 75 three types: The Monsoon forests, Anacia or thoma forests and the scrub forests.
The wild animals found in the district include the panther, Leopard cat, Bear, Wolf, Hyena
and the Jackie besides the Indian fox and deer.
2.2 Availability of Minerals
The minerals found in the area are Bauxite, Kaolin and Red ochre. A deposit of highly
siliceous bauxite clay has been located about three kilometers south. Similar deposits are
noticed near Alwal Villages of Dharwad taluk. A large deposit of Kaolin is located near
Kamthana village. Red ochre deposits are found near Sirsi and Aurad Village.
2.3 FOREST:
Amongst the districts situated in northern maidan of the Karnataka state, Dharwad district
especially its western portion is relatively rich in Flora and Fauna. The forests of the district
are of 75 three types: The Monsoon forests, Anacia or thoma forests and the scrub forests.
The wild animals found in the district include the panther, Leopard cat, Bear, Wolf, Hyena
and the Jackie besides the Indian fox and deer.
2.2 Temperature
The influence of the climate is very remarkable on human economic activities particularly on
agriculture and allied secondary and tertiaiy activities. It also affects the mode of life and
economic pursuits. Dharwad district belongs to the tropical monsoon climate, which
however has spatial and temporal variations. The climate of the area on the whole is
agreeable and healthy. The western belt has a more pleasant weather. The year is usually
divided in to the four seasons. Summer starts during the second half of February and lasts
till the end of May. The highest temperature recorded during the month of May is 33°C. This
season is marked by hard Easter winds, rising temperature, whirl winds and occasional
thunderstorms accompanied by a sharp shower. Southwest monsoon season starts during
early June and lasts till the end of September. This is a period of cool and damp climate. The
months of October and November constitute the post-monsoon or the northeast monsoon
season and this period witness a gradual rise in day temperature and sustainable amount of
rainfall as well. The highest rainfall is received during the month of July, August and
September and lowest in month of January. The winter season covers the period from
December to mid February. Dharwad district enjoys moderate weather and it is not
subjected to extremes either during summer or winter.
3.1 PHYSIOGRAPHY. The major part of the district is covered by hilly areas belonging to Sahyadri hill ranges, except for the narrow coastal strip on western side and plain table land areas on eastern most parts of the district occupying parts of Mundgod and Halyal taluks. The land mass of the district is situated between the elevations of 0 to 800 m above msl. The highest peak in the district is Darshangudda locateed 915 m.amsl near the border to Goa state. The District
is having coast line of 122 kms. Main surface water resources are harnessed for generating electricity by Kalinadi hydroelectric project and Kadra hydroelectric project. There are no major or medium irrigation projects in the district. There are about 1048 minor irrigation tanks irrigating around 23984 ha. 3.2 SOIL TYPES Along the coast on the western most part of the district the costal alluvial soil is occurring. The most rugged hilly parts of the district are covered by hilly type soil and surrounded by the areas covered by lateritic soil. On eastern parts, the lateritic soils change to red loamy soils. Some area on eastern most parts of Mundgod taluk are covered by semi-black cotton soils.
GROUND WATER SCENARIO
Hydrogeology
Uttara Kannada district consists of rock formations of Archaean complex characterised by a
system of ridges and a plateau on the west. Laterites occur overlying the schist and granites,
and alluvium along the rivers and lagoons of the coast. Main aquifers in the study area are
the weathered and fractured zones of metavolcanics, meta-sedimentaries, granites,
gneissesand laterites. The alluvial patches are found along the major stream courses. Since,
the hard rocks in the area do not posses primary porosity, the secondary tructures like joints,
fissures and faults present in this formation act as porous media. It generally constitutes
about 3% of the volume of formation to facilitate storage of ground water. The phreatic zone
generally occurs within the depth range of 3.00 to 30.00 mbgl .The fracture zones occur at
various depth zones within the depth of 185.00mbgl. It is found that the water bearing
characteristics f schistose rocks are more or less similar to that of gneisses and granites. But
the weathered zones of schists may not yield as granites and gneisses because of their
compact and fine grained nature. Alluvium occurs along the river banks in a few to 14.00
metres thickness, holds the bank storage and along the sea coast and creeks occurs as narrow
strip of sand bed having a depth up to 50m. Ground water in the above aquifer system
generally occurs under unconfined, semi-confined and confined conditions. In the shallower
zones it exists under phreatic condition and in the deeper zones it exists under semi-confined
to confined conditions. The ground water is generally being exploited from the depth range
of 3.00 to 31.00mbgl through dug wells and from 30.00 to 200.00mbgl through dug-cum-
bore wells and Bore wells. The hydrogeological map depicting the hydrogeological details of
the area is presented as Figure-3. The hilly tracks have thin weathered covers and the valley
portions have thicker weathered zones.
4.1.2 Ground water levels 37 dug well National Hydrograph Stations (NHS) monitored in Uttara Kannada district during May 2011 shows water level in the range of 1.76 to12.81mbgl (Appendix-I). During November 2011, the general depth to water levels in the national hydrograph stations (dug wells) were in the range of 0.56 to17.06mbgl (Appendix-I). The water levels in 4 piezometers ranges from 1.77 to 14.10 m.bgl during May 2007 and 1.91 to 9.16 mbgl during November 2007. A premonsoon water level map was prepared using May 2011 water levels available
from the 30 national hydrograph network monitoring stations (Figure- 4).The major part of the Uttara Kannada district is having the premonsoon water levels between 5 to 10 mbgl during 2011. Water levels between 2 and 5 m bgl were observed around Karwar town, in northern part of Supa, northern and north western part of Siddapur taluk, along the coast between Kumta and Ankola, also on southern parts of Ankola. The water levels between 10-20 mbgl are observed in northern parts of Supa and Halyal taluks, on south eastern part of Yellapur taluk, Eastern parts of Mundgod, Sirsi and Siddapur taluks. Remaining parts of the district is having water levels between 5-10 mbgl. A post-monsoon depth to water level map has been prepared using NHS data (Figire-5). The major part of Uttara Kannada district is having the post monsoon water levels between 2 to 5 mbgl during 2011. In southern part of the district around Honavar town the depth to water levels are more than 10 m bgl and between 5 to 10 mbgl. In major parts of Sirsi and Siddapurtaluks, and small parts of ankola ,Yellapur, and Mundgodtaluks the depth to water levels are between 5 to 10 m bgl. In Sirsitaluk around Sirsi town and east of it the depth to water levels are between 10 to 20mbgl. The area having water levels less than 2 mbgl during November 2011 is observed around Karwar town. 4.1.3 Water Level Fluctuation The fluctuation of the water level is observed with a rise in the middle part of the district & fall in the northern &southern parts of the district. Ground water level fluctuation with respect to decade mean (2001- 2010) for the months of May and November 2011 is given in figures 6 and 7. 4.1.4 Ground Water Level Trends. Though the ground water recharge in the area is a regular natural phenomenon, the groundwater recharge varies in proportion to the developmental activities. The premonsoon water levels for the last 10 years shows rising trends in 25% of the national hydrograph network stations and declining trends between 0.001 and 1.113 m/yrs. The postmonsoon water levels for the last 10 years shows rising trends in 81% of the national hydrograph network stations in the district. The declining postmonsoon water level trends range between 0.025 and 0.166 m/yrs. The premonsoon water levels in network piezometers (bore wells) for the last 10 years shows declining trends in 82 % of the stations and the postmonsoon water levels for the last 10 years shows declining trends in 45 % of the piezometers in the district. The premonsoon declining water level trends in these piezometers range between 0.005 and 0.80 m/year. The post monsoon declining water level trends in these piezometers range between 0.015 and 0.147 m/year. 4.1.5 RESULTS OF GROUND WATER EXPLORATION The study of aquifer geometry and Parameters have been attempted by Central Ground Water Board, South western Region, Bangalore, under its ground water xploration programme through drilling exploratory bore wells at selected places as depicted in Figure-8. The ground water exploration in the district was carried out in two phases. During the first phase in 1988-89, 5 exploratory wells and four observation wells were constructed in coastal alluvium of Honnavar and Karwar taluks (Appendix-VIA). The depth of the wells ranged between 16- 47 m. wells constructed in the range of 15-16m depth. The discharge recorded were in the range of 1.88 to 225 lpm for a drawdown of 1.6 to 10.39 m. Aquifer material encountered was fine to medium sand with altternative layers of silt and clay. During the
second phase of exploration which started during 2003-04 and continuing till date 33 wells were drilled with depth range of 89 to 200 m in hard rock areas of Ankola, Haliyal, Honnavar, Karwar, Kumta, Mundgod, Siddapur, Sirsi, Supa, and Yellapur taluks. The aquifers tested reveal an effective porosity of about 1-3% in these rocks(Appendix-VIB). The yield cum recuperation tests conducted on these wells show that the discharge of the wells ranges from negligible to 8.5 lps. The salient features of exploratory bore wells drilled and the aquifer tested are presented as appendix-I. The transmissivity of aquifer material in general range from 2.09 to 24.41 m2/day.
Ground water quality
The range in concentration of all major constituents in ground water both during 1989 and 2005 are within safe limits as per BIS and ISMR standards. The concentration of Nitrates found to be higher during 2005 at Mainahalli(92ppm), Majalli(92ppm) and at Banavasi (81ppm). This may be attributed to more use of fertilizers at these locations. During 1989 all constituents in ground water of Murdeshwar hydrograph station shown in excess, may be because of construction activity in the vicinity at that time which resulted in heavy pumping and consequent deterioration of quality in coastal aquifer. In general the quality of ground water in the urban areas is good and useful for all purposes. At few places it is observed, that the concentrations of NO3 and SO4 are found to be increased considerably. However, these chemical constituents are found within the permissible limits except at few localities. A perusal of data available on the quality of ground water reveals that few chemical constituents increased over the period as described earlier. On the basis of the Electrical
Conductivity, Nitrate and Fluoride distribution in the ground water samples from both CGWB and State ground water departments observation wells a chemical map is prepared and presented as Figure -11. The perusal of the electrical conductivity distribution map shows that in the ajor part of the district the EC values range between less than 250 and 750 micro mhos/ cm. The EC values in the ground waters in small patches on northern parts of Honavar town, around Bhatkal town and north of Mundgod town shows higher values of electrical conductivity. Even though none of the national hydrograph stations have shown excess fluoride (>1.5), the data collected from state departments show major parts of Sirsi and Siddapur taluks and small part of Mundgod taluk having fluoride above the safe limit of 1.5 mg/l. Small patches in Karwar, Sirsi, Siddapur and mundgod taluk are showing higher concentration of Nitrate in the ground water. The chemical data indicates the ground water is suitable for both drinking and irrigation in most part of the district. The vulnerable areas for groundwater contamination are presented in figure 12.
IRRIGATION SCENARIO: In UttaraKannada district during 05-06 net area under irrigation from ground water resources was 9342 ha constituting 36.92 % of area irrigated from all sources. Of which 7302 hactares was under irrigation from dugwells (77.75%) and 2090 ha was under irrigation fromborewells (22.25%). Taluk wise net area irrigated from dugwell and borewell is already given in table-4. The perusal of the table shows Kumtataluk is having maximum of 1699 ha followed by Sirsi with 1560 ha and honnavar 1442 ha irrigated by dugwells. Mundgodtaluk has maximum of 964 ha followed by Halyaltaluk with 638 ha under borewell irrigation.
No. SEIAA: 112: MIN: 2012 STATE LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT
AUTHORITY, KARNATAKA (Constituted by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India)
Department of Ecology and Environment, Room No. 710, 7th Floor, IV – Gate, M.S. Building, Bangalore – 560 001.
Date: 10th April 2013.
To, M/s. GVR Infra Projects Ltd, Sy. No. 42, Sitawada Village, Ramanagar, Dharwad Road.
: 08383 – 248138 : [email protected] Sir,
Sub: Building Stone Quarrying Project at Sy. No. 43–A, Plot No. 276, Ramanagar Village, Joida Taluk, Uttara Kannada District of M/s. GVR Infra Projects Ltd – Issue of Environment Clearance– reg.
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This has reference to your application dated 16th July 2012 addressed to SEIAA, Karnataka on the subject mentioned above. It has been noted that the proposal is for grant of environmental clearance under the provisions of EIA Notification, 2006, for quarrying of building stone. The total quarry lease area of the project is 2.02 Ha (5-00 Acres), which is a Patta Land. Out of 2.02 Ha (5-00 Acres) lease area, 0.16 Ha area is for excavation, 0.04 Ha area is for roads and 1.82 Ha area is unexplored. Working will be open cast manual and semi – mechanized method. During the quarrying operation about 28,728 M Tonnes of waste will be handled. The Mines and Geology Department has approved quarrying plan on 31.12.2012. Capital cost of the project is about Rs. 245 Lakhs. It is reported that there are no (i) Protected Areas notified under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, (ii) Critically Polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to time, (iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas, (iv) inter-State boundaries and international boundaries located in whole or in part within 10 km from the boundary of the proposed project site.
2. The State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) appraised the project in its meetings held on 12th October 2012 and 4th January 2013 recommended for issue of environmental clearance. The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Karnataka State has examined the application in its meeting held on 3rd April 2013 accordance with the EIA Notification 2006 and hereby accords environmental clearance under the provisions thereof to the above mentioned M/s. GVR Infra Projects Ltd for Quarrying of building stone of capacity 33,840 TPA by open cast manual and semi – mechanized method involving quarry lease area of 2.02 Ha (5-00 Acres) is subject to implementation of the following conditions and environmental safeguards:
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A. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
1. Quarry plan approved by the Department of Mines and Geology shall be strictly implemented and shall not be operated beyond the validity period of the approved quarry plan.
2. Baseline data on health profile of each of the workers shall be maintained. 3. PAs should get the health checkup done for the quarry workers on quarterly basis and submit report periodically.
4. The SEIAA, Karnataka reserves the right to withdraw the environmental clearance subject to any change in the quarrying policy by the State Government as may be applicable to this project.
5. This Environmental Clearance is co-terminus with the lease granted vide quarry lease under MM (D & R) Act 1957/KMMC RULES-1994.
6. Quarrying shall be undertaken strictly in accordance with provisions of MM (D&R) Act 1957/ KMMC RULES-1994.
7. All the conditions stipulated in the Consent for establishment issued (If applicable) by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board should be effectively implemented.
8. The quarrying operations shall not intersect ground water table. Prior approval of the SEIAA / Ministry of Environment & Forests and Central Ground Water Authority shall be obtained for quarrying below water table.
9. The topsoil if any should be stacked at earmarked site only and should not be kept unutilized for a period more than 3 years. The topsoil should be used for reclamation and plantation.
10. Waste rock shall be stacked at earmarked site (s) only. The maximum height of the stack should not exceed 10m duly providing suitable terraces. The overall slope of the dump shall not exceed 27º. A retention wall shall be built around the waste rock dump to prevent sliding.
11. Catch drains and siltation ponds of appropriate size should be constructed to arrest silt and sediment flows from quarry working area and rock dumps. The water so collected should be utilized for watering the haulage area, roads, green belt development etc., the drains should be regularly de-silted particularly after monsoon and maintained properly.
12. Dimension of the retaining wall at the toe of dumps within the quarry to check run-off and siltation should be based on the rainfall data.
13. The project authority should implement suitable conservation measures to augment ground water resources in the area in consultation with the Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board within 3 months and report be submitted to the Authority.
14. Appropriate mitigation measures should be taken to prevent pollution of nearby water bodies in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board.
15. The project proponent shall submit commitment from the competent authority for drawl of requisite quantity of water for the project before starting work on the project.
16. Suitable rainwater harvesting measures on long-term shall be planned and implemented in consultation with Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board for complete rain water harvesting by constructing check dams/converting quarried pits to rain water harvesting ponds.
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17. Vehicular emissions should be kept under control and regularly monitored. Measures shall be taken for maintenance of vehicles used in quarrying operations and in transportation of blocks.
18. Digital processing of the entire lease area using remote sensing technique should be done regularly once in three years for monitoring land use pattern and report submitted to SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore.
19. This environmental clearance does not confer any right to the proponent on the land proposed for quarrying until and unless quarry lease and all other statutory clearance are obtained from the respective department/agencies.
20. The project authorities should undertake sample survey to generate data on pre-project community health status within a radius of 1 km from proposed quarry.
21. Consent to operate if applicable shall be obtained from State Pollution Control Board prior to start of production from the quarry.
22. Proper sanitary facilities should be installed for the colony/work place. Domestic waste generated should be disposed in a scientific manner. Proper first aid facilities and health care facilities should be provided for the labourers.
23. The project proponent shall take all precautionary measures during quarrying operation for conservation and protection of endangered fauna spotted in the study area. Action plan for conservation of flora and fauna shall be prepared and implemented in consultation with the State Forest and Wildlife Department. The proponent shall contribute towards the cost of implementation of the plan and / or Regional Wildlife Management Plan for conservation of wild life. The amount so contributed shall be included in the project cost. A copy of the action plan may be submitted to the SEIAA, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the RegionalDirector (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Karwar and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore within 3 months.
24. The project proponent shall delineate Quarry Closure Plan/ exit protocol to rehabilitate the quarried out land to match its surrounding land use including removal, storage and reuse of waste rock from quarry area to cover reclaimed area. Post Quarry Land Use Plan with rehabilitation of quarried out area (with Plan and Section) provided and submit to SEIAA.
25. Plantation monitoring programme during post project period for ensuring survival and growth rate of plantation in reclaimed area.
26. A Final Quarry Closure Plan along with details of Corpus Fund should be submitted to the SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore 5 years in advance of final quarry closure for approval.
27. Retention walls should be a minimum of 2.5 mtr height with base of 3 mtr. 28. Check dams and gully plugs along the smaller streamlets in the area, should be constructed to arrest the loose soil flow from the quarry area.
29. Particulars of dimensioned block production and dispatch shall be provided by the quarry owner yearly.
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30. The infrastructure of transport roads should be improved collectively by the quarry owners of the area.
31. Link road from quarry site to main road shall be maintained and black topped by the project proponent.
32. The quarry lease area to be properly demarcated using the lat-long coordinates and duly erecting 4 feet concrete/granite pillars on the ground.
33. No quarrying shall be undertaken outside the lease area. 34. The project Authorities shall maintain a margin of 7.5 meters along the lease boundary.
35. The proponent shall undertake activities with an investment of Rs. 5.0 Lakhs towards the corporate social commitment made during the SEAC meeting vide letter dated: 04.01.2013 and report be submitted to the Authority.
36. The project authorities shall also earmark at least 5 % of the total turnover of the project towards the corporate social responsibility and item-wise details along with time bound action plan shall be prepared and submitted to the Authority.
B. GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. No change in quarrying technology and scope of working should be made without prior approval of the SEIAA Karnataka.
2. No change in the calendar plan including excavation, quantum of mineral and waste should be made.
3. It shall be ensured that the Ambient Air Quality parameters conform to the norms prescribed by the MoEF, Govt. of India, New Delhi .
4. Data on ambient air quality (PM10, PM 2.5, SO2, NOx) should be regularly submitted to the SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Karwar and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore and the State Pollution Control Board / Central Pollution Control Board once in six months.
5. Fugitive dust emission from all the sources should be controlled regularly. Water spray arrangement on haul roads, loading and unloading and at transfer points should be provided and properly maintained.
6. Measures should be taken for control of noise levels below 85 dBA in the work environment. Workers engaged in operations of HEMM, etc should be provided with earplugs / muffs.
7. Waste water from the quarry should be properly collected, treated so as to conform to the standards prescribed under GSR 422 (E) dated 19th may 1993 and 31st December, 1993 or as amended from time to time. Oil and grease trap shall be installed before discharge of effluents.
8. Personnel working in dusty areas should wear protective respiratory devices and they should also be provided with adequate training and information on safety and health aspects.
Occupational health surveillance program of the workers should be undertaken periodically i.e. once in 3 months to observe any contractions due to exposure to dust and take corrective measures, if needed. Quarterly report in this regard should be submitted to the Department of
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Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore.
9. A separate environmental management cell with suitable qualified personnel shall be set-up under the control of a Senior Executive, who will report directly to the Head of the organization. The Environment management committee should be constituted with one of the member representing nearby village.
10. The funds earmarked for environmental protection measures should be kept in separate account and should not be diverted for other purpose. Year wise expenditure should be reported to the SEIAA Karnataka, the Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Karwar and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore.
11. The project authorities should inform the SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Karwar and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore regarding date of financial closures and final approval of the project by the concerned authorities and the date of start of land development work.
12. The Regional Office of MoEF, Bangalore; the Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Karwar and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board shall monitor compliance of the stipulated conditions. The project authorities should extend full co-operation to the Officer (S) of these offices by furnishing the requisite data / information / monitoring reports.
13. The project proponent shall submit six monthly report on the status of the implementation of the stipulated environmental safeguards to the SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Karwar and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore; the Central Pollution Control Board and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.
14. A copy of the clearance letter will be marked to the concerned Panchayat. Local NGO, if any, from whom suggestion / representation has been received while processing the proposal.
15. The project proponent should display the conditions prominently at the entrance of the project on a big panel board for the information of the public.
16. The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board should display a copy of the clearance letter at the Regional office, District Industry Centre and Collector’s office/ Tehsildar’s office for 30 days.
17. The project authorities should advertise at least in two local newspapers widely circulated, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned, within 7 days of the issue of the clearance letter informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and a copy of the clearance letter is available with the State Pollution Control
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Board and also at website of the Authority at http://www.seiaa.kar.nic.in and a copy of the same should be forwarded to the Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Karwar and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore.
18. Concealing factual data or submission of false/fabricated data and failure to comply with any of the conditions mentioned above may result in withdrawal of this clearance and attract action under the provisions of Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986.
19. Any appeal against this environmental clearance shall lie with the National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
20. The SEIAA or any other competent authority may alter / modify the above conditions or stipulate any further condition in the interest of environment protection.
21. Failure to comply with any of the conditions mentioned above may result in withdrawal of this clearance and attract action under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
22. The above conditions will be enforced inter-alia, under the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 along with their amendments and rules made there under.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/- (M. S. GOUDAR) Member Secretary
SEIAA. Copy to:
1. The Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003.
2. The Secretary, Department of Environment & Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore.
3. The Director, Department of Mines and Geology, Khanija Bhavan, Race course road, Bangalore – 560 001.
4. The Member Secretary, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Bangalore.
5. The CCF, Regional Office, Ministry of Environment & Forests (SZ), Kendriya Sadan, IVth Floor, E & F Wings, 17th Main Road, Koramangala II Block, Bangalore – 560 034.
6. The Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Meera Building, Kajubag, Karwar.
7. Guard File.
Date:
To,
The Additional Director,
Ministry of Environment & Forests,
Regional Office (Southern Zone),
Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala,
Bangalore -560 034.
Ref: EC letter no. SEIAA 112 MIN 2012 dated 10.04.2013
Subject: Submission of Six monthly EC Compliance report along with environmental monitoring report
(with soft copy in CD) for our “Building Stone Quarry” over an extent of 5-00 Acres at Sy No: 43-
A/287+290+295A of Plot No. 276, Ramanagara (Adali) Village, Joida Taluk, Uttar Kannada District,
Karnataka – Request to certify the report
Dear Sir,
This is with reference to the above subject, State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority; Karnataka
has issued Environmental Clearance to “Building Stone Quarry” over an extent of 5-00 Acres at Sy No:
43-A/287+290+295A of Plot No. 276, Ramanagara (Adali) Village, Joida Taluk, Uttar Kannada District,
Karnataka. In this regard we are submitting the six monthly EC compliance report along with
environmental monitoring report (with soft copy in CD) for the above project.
Hope, you will find the EC Compliance report in order and it will help to assess the point wise
implementation status of environmental safeguard measures for the above said project.
We also request you to certify this report.
Thanking you in anticipation,
Yours truly,
M/s. G. V. R. Infra project Ltd,
Prop: K. Muddukrishnam Naidu,
Ramanagara Village & Post,
Joida Taluk, Uttar Kannada District,
Karnataka.
Encl: Environmental Clearance Compliance Report
COMPLIANCE TO ENVIRONMENTAL
CLEARANCE CONDITIONS
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SPECIFIC CONDITIONS COMPLIANCE
1 Quarry plan approved by the Department of Mines and Geology shall be strictly implemented and shall not be operated beyond the validity period of the approved quarry plan.
Quarry plan approved by the Department of Mines and Geology is strictly implemented and we will not operate beyond the validity period of the approved quarry plan.
2 Baseline data on health profile of each of the workers shall be maintained.
Baseline data on health profile of each of the workers has been maintained.
3 PAs should get the health checkup done for the quarry workers on Quarterly basis and submit report periodically.
Health checkup for the quarry workers was done regularly.
4 The SEIAA, Karnataka reserves the right to withdraw the environmental clearance subject to any change in the quarrying policy by the State Government as may be applicable to this project.
We have not changed quarrying policy
5 This Environmental Clearance is co-terminus with the lease granted vide quarry lease under MM (D & R) Act 1957/KMMC RULES-1994.
Yes, agreed
6 Quarrying shall be undertaken strictly in accordance with provisions of MM (D&R) Act 1957/ KMMC RULES-1994.
Quarrying activities are carried out according to the provision of MM (D&R) Act 1957/ KMMC RULES-1994.
7 All the conditions stipulated in the Consent for establishment issued (If applicable) by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board should be effectively implemented.
Conditions of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board consent have been implemented.
8 The quarrying operations shall not intersect ground water table. Prior approval of the SEIAA / Ministry of Environment & Forests and Central Ground Water Authority shall be obtained for quarrying below water table.
Quarrying will not reach water table. The quarrying is done above the surface level and the area is hilly terrain
9 The topsoil if any should be stacked at earmarked site only and should not be kept unutilized for a period more than 3 years. The topsoil should be used for reclamation and plantation.
Top soil which is removed is used for the plantation and backfilling purpose.
10 Waste rock shall be stacked at earmarked site (S) only. The maximum height of the stack should not exceed 10m duly providing suitable terraces. The overall slope of the dump shall not exceed 27°. A retention wall shall be built around the waste rock dump to prevent sliding.
Waste rock generation is very less.Waste rock generated is used for approach road strengthening.
11 Catch drains and siltation ponds of appropriate size should be constructed to arrest silt and sediment flows from quarry working area and rock dumps. The water so collected should be utilized for watering the haulage area, roads, green belt development etc., the drains should be regularly de-silted particularly after monsoon and maintained properly.
Catch drains and siltation ponds of appropriate size are constructed to arrest silt and sediment flows from quarry working area and rock dumps. The water so collected is utilized for watering the haulage area, roads, green belt development etc., the drains are regularly desilted particularly after monsoon and maintained properly.
12 Dimension of the retaining wall at the toe of dumps within the quarry to check runoff and siltation should be based on the rainfall data.
Dumps are not formed as the waste generation is very less which will be used for approach strengthening
13 The project authority should implement suitable conservation measures to augment ground water resources in the area in consultation with the Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board within 3 months and report be submitted to the Authority.
We have implemented suitable conservation measures to augment ground water resources in the area
14 Appropriate mitigation measure should be taken to prevent pollution of nearby water bodies in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board.
Appropriate mitigation measures are taken to prevent pollution of nearby water bodies in consultation with the State Pollution Control Board.
15 The project proponent shall submit commitment from the competent authority for draw of requisite quantity of water for the project before starting work on the project
Not applicable.Water are suppled fromTankers.
16 Suitable rainwater harvesting measures on long term shall be planned and implemented in consultation with regional Director ,Central Ground Water Board for complete rain water harvesting by constructing check dams/converting quarried pits to rain water harvesting ponds
Agreed
17 Vehicular emissions should be kept under control and regularly monitored. Measures shall be taken for maintenance of vehicles used in Quarrying operations and in transportation of blocks.
Vehicular emissions are kept in good control by using good condition vehicles and regularly monitored. Quarry vehicles are maintaining in a proper manner
18 Digital processing of the entire lease area using remote sensing technique should be done regularly once in three years for monitoring land use pattern and report submitted to SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Kamataka and the Regional Office, MOEF, Bangalore.
Digital processing of the entire lease area using remote sensing technique will be done regularly once in three years for monitoring land use pattern and report will be submitted to SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Kamataka and the Regional Office, MOEF, Bangalore.
19 This environmental clearance does not confer any right to the proponent on the land proposed for quarrying until and unless quarry lease and all other statutory clearance are obtained from the respective department/ agencies.
We have obtained the statutory clearances from respective departments which are needed for operation of quarry
20 The project authorities should undertake sample survey to generate data on -pre-project community health status Within a radius of 1 km from proposed quarry
There are no villages nearby the site.
21 Consent to operate if applicable shall be obtained from State Pollution Control Board prior to start of production from the quarry.
CFO has been obtained from Karnataka State Pollution Control Board
22 Proper sanitary facilities should be installed for the colony/ work place. Domestic waste generated should be disposed in a scientific manner, Proper first aid facilities and health care facilities should be provided for the labourers.
Proper sanitary facilities has been installed for workers. Domestic waste generated was disposed in a scientific manner, Proper first aid facilities and health care facilities was provided for the labourers.
23 The project proponent shall take all precautionary measures during quarrying operation for conservation and protection of endangered fauna spotted in the study area, Action plan for conservation of Flora and fauna shall be prepared and implemented in consultation with the State Forest and Wildlife Department. The proponent shall
There are no endangered fauna in the region.
contribute towards the cost of implementation of the plan and / or Regional Wildlife Management Plan for conservation of wild life. The amount so contributed shall be included in the project cost, A copy of the action plan may be submitted to the SEIAA, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and ecology, Government of Karnataka, Bellary and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore within 3 months.
24 The project proponent shall delineate Quarry Closure Plan/ exit protocol to rehabilitate the quarried out land to match its surrounding land use including removal, storage and reuse of waste rock from quarry area to cover reclaimed area. Post Quarry Land Use Plan with rehabilitation of quarried out area (with Plan and Section) provided and submit to SEIAA
We will delineate quarry closure plan/exit protocol to rehabilitate the quarried out land.
25 Plantation monitoring programme during post project period for ensuring survival and growth rate of plantation in reclaimed area.
Trees was planted along the approach roads and in the crusher site
26 A Final Quarry Closure Plan along with details of Corpus Fund should be Submitted to the SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology Govt. of Karnataka and the Regional Office, MUEF, Bangalore 5 Years in advance of final quarry closure for approval.
A Final Quarry Closure plan along with other details will be submitted to SEIAA
27 Retention walls should be a minimum of 2.5 mtrs height with base of 3 mtrs.
There are no dump formation in the quarry as the waste rocks are used for approach road strengthening
28 Check dams and gully plugs along the smaller streamlets' in the area, should be constructed to arrest the loose soil flow from the quarry area.
Check dams and gully plugs along the smaller streamlets' in the area, was constructed to arrest the loose soil flow from the quarry area.
29 Particulars of dimensioned block production and dispatch shall be
Particulars of dimensioned block production and dispatch was provided
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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GENERAL CONDITIONS COMPLIANCE
1 No change in quarrying technology and scope of working should be made without prior approval of the SEIAA Karnataka.
Without prior approval of the SEIAA Karnataka changes won’t be done in quarrying technology and scope of working
2 No change in the calendar plan including excavation, quantum of mineral and waste should be made
Their won’t be any change in the calendar plan including excavation, quantum of mineral and waste
3 lt shall be ensured that the Ambient Air Quality parameters conform to the norms prescribed by the MOEF, Govt. of India, New Delhi .
Ambient air quality parameters are well within the norms
provided by the quarry owner yearly. yearly.
30 The infrastructure of transport roads should be improved collectively by the quarry owners of the area. `
Agreed
31 Link road from quarry site to main road shall be maintained and black topped by the project proponent
Agreed
32 The quarry lease area to be properly demarcated using the lat-long coordinates and duly erecting 4 feet concrete/granite pillars on the ground.
Quarry lease area is properly demarcated using the lat-long coordinates and we have also erected boundary pillars
33 No quarrying shall be undertaken outside the lease area.
Quarrying activities are carrying out within the lease area
34 The project Authorities shall maintain a margin of 7.5 meters along the lease boundary.
We have maintained a margin of 7.5 meters along the lease boundary
35 The proponent shall undertake activities with an investment of Rs. 5.0 Lakhs towards the corporate social commitment made during the SEAC meeting vide letter dated: 04.01.2013 and report be submitted to the Authority
We are currently going for expansion, So, we have proposed to provide scholarship to students of Government schools. Also plantation and rain water harvesting program will also be taken up in the schools.
36 The proponent shall also earmark at least 5% of the total turnover of the project towards the corporate social responsibility and item wise details along with time bound action plan shall be prepared and submitted to the Authority
We are currently going for expansion. We have allocated Rs. 1,50,000/year for Scholarship to financially backward merit students in Government schools in the nearby villages as part of CSR.
4 Data on ambient air quality (PM10, PM 2.5, SO1, NOX) should be regularly submitted to the SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Bellary and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore and the State Pollution Control Board / Central Pollution Control Board once in six months.
Complied and the parameters are well within the limits.
5 Fugitive dust emission from all the sources should be controlled regularly; Water spray arrangement on haul roads, loading and unloading and at transfer points should be provided and properly maintained.
Fugitive dust emission from all the sources are controlled regularly, Water spray arrangement on haul roads, loading and unloading and at transfer points are provided and properly maintained.
6 Measures should be taken for control of noise levels below 85 dBA in the work environment. Workers engaged in operations of HEMM, etc should be provided with earplugs / muffs.
Measures are taken for control of noise levels below 85 dBA in the work environment by planting trees near the working area. Workers engaged in operations of HEMM, etc have been provided with earplugs / muffs.
7 Waste water from the quarry should be properly collected, treated so as to conform to the standards prescribed under GSR 422 (E) dated l9"‘ may 1993 and 31' December, 1993 or as amended from time to time. Oil and grease trap shall be installed before discharge of effluents.
Waste water from the quarry is properly collected, treated so as to conform to the standards prescribed under GSR 422 (E) dated l9"‘ may 1993 and 31st ' December, 1993 or as amended from time to time
8 Personnel working in dusty areas should wear protective respiratory devices and they should also be provided with adequate training and information on safety and health aspects. Occupational health surveillance program of the workers should be undertaken periodically i.e. once in 3 months to observe any contractions due to exposure to dust and take corrective measures, if needed. Quarter report in this regard should be submitted to the Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and the Regional Office, MOEF, Bangalore.
Personnel protection equipments are providing to the workers and Occupational health surveillance program of the workers has been undertaken periodically to observe any contractions due to exposure to dust and take corrective measures
9 A separate environmental management cell with suitable qualified personnel shall be set-up under the control of a Senior Executive, who will
A separate environmental management cell with suitable qualified personnel was set-up
report directly to the Head` of the organization. The Environment management committee should be constituted with one of the member representing nearby village.
under the control of a Senior Executive, who will report directly to the Head` of the organization. The Environment management committee will be constituted with one of the member representing nearby village.
10 The funds earmarked for environmental protection measures should be kept in separate account and should not be diverted for other purpose. Year wise expenditure should be reported to the SEIAA Karnataka, the Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Bellary and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore.
The funds earmarked for environmental protection measures are kept in separate account and funds are not diverted for other purpose. Year wise expenditure was reported to the SEIAA Karnataka, the Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Bellary and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore.
11 The project authorities should inform the SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Bellary and the Regional Office, MOEF, Bangalore regarding date of financial closures and final approval of the project by the concerned authorities and the date of start of land development work.
We will inform the SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Bellary and the Regional Office, MOEF, Bangalore regarding date of financial closures and final approval of the project by the concerned authorities and the date of start of land development work.
12 The APCCF, Regional Office of MoEF, Bengaluru; the Department of Environment and Ecology, Govt. of Karnataka and the Karna taka State Pollution Control Board shall monitor compliance of the stipulated conditions. The project authorities should extend full co-operation to the Officer (S) of these offices by furnishing the requisite data / information / monitoring reports.
Respective authorities monitor compliance of the stipulated conditions. The project authorities are ready to extend full co-operation to the Officer (S) of these offices by furnishing the requisite data / information / monitoring reports
13 The project proponent shall submit six monthly report on the status of the implementation of the
Being complied
stipulated environmental safeguards to the SEIAA Karnataka, Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Bellary and the Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore; the Central Pollution Control Board and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.
14 A copy of the clearance letter will be marked to the concerned Panchayat. Local NGO, if any, from whom suggestion / representation has been received while processing the proposal.
A copy of the clearance letter is already marked to the concerned Panchayat.
15 The project proponent should display the conditions prominently at the entrance of the project on a big panel board for the information of the public,
We have displayed the conditions prominently at the entrance of the project on a big panel board for the information of the public,
16 The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board should display a copy of the clearance letter at the Regional office, District industry Centre and Collectors office/ Tehsildar’s office for 30 days.
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board displayed a copy of the clearance letter at the Regional office, District industry Centre and Collectors office/ Tehsildar’s office for 30 days.
17 The project authorities should advertise at least in two local newspapers widely circulated, one of which shall be in the vernacular language of the locality concerned, within 7 days of the issue of the clearance letter informing that the project has been accorded environmental clearance and a copy of the clearance letter is available with the State Pollution Control Board and also at Website of the Authority at http// [www.seiaa.kar.nic.in and a copy of the same should be forwarded to the Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, the Regional Director (Environment), Department of Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Bellary and the Regional Office, MOEF, Bangalore.
Paper advertisement has been given
18 Concealing factual data or submission of false/ fabricated data and failure to comply with any of the conditions mentioned above may result in withdrawal of this clearance and attract action
Data’s comply with all the conditions, and are true to best of our knowledge
under the provisions of Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986. `
19 Any appeal against this environmental clearance shall lie With. The National Green Tribunal, if preferred, within a period of 30 days as prescribed under Section 16 of the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
Agreed
20 The SEIAA or any other competent authority may alter / modify the above conditions or stipulate any further condition in the interest of environment protection.
We agree that SEIAA or competent authority can alter/modify the above conditions or stipulate any further condition in the interest of environment protection.
21 Failure to comply with any of the conditions mentioned above may result in withdrawal of this clearance and attract action under the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986,
We comply to all the conditions mentioned in the EC
22 The above conditions Will be enforced inter-alia, under the provisions of the Water (Prevention Sr Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 along with their amendments and rules made there under.
Agreed
Comparative Statement Description Old Proposal New Proposal Production 33,840 TPA 1,50,000 TPA
M/s. G. V. R. Infra project Ltd,
Prop: K. Muddukrishnam Naidu,
Ramanagara Village & Post,
Joida Taluk, Uttar Kannada District,
Karnataka.
Building Stone Quarry
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