M/s Dalmia Bharat Green Vision Limited

[Schedule: 3 (b), Category: B]

at

Village- Nimgaon Khalu, Tehsil - Shrigonda, District - Ahilyanagar

(Ahmednagar), Maharashtra, India.

PRODUCT & TOTAL

PRODUCTION CAPACITY: Cement: 6.0 MTPA (total)
Line - I/Phase - I: 3.0 MTPA
Line - II/Phase-II: 3.0 MTPA
ToR Identification No. TO24B1103MH5444994N
File No. SIA/MH/IND1/503165/2024, dated December 19,
2024.
Environmental Consultant:
M/s Perfact Enviro Solutions Private Limited. EIA Coordinator: Project Proponent:
NABET/EIA/2225/RA 0284 (Rev.01) valid up to
26.11.2025
Registered Address: Perfact House,
A 14, Shubham Enclave (Outer Ring Road),
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Paschim Vihar, New Delhi 110063
E-mail: [Link]: info@[Link]
 Brief Project Profile

SL. NO. FACETS DETAILS

1. Nature This is a green field project. [Schedule: 3 (b), Category: B].

2. Area/ Size Project area / Lease boundary- 1926.246 ha & Block Area- 2040 ha
3. Production capacity 4.12 MTPA
4. Villages: Talwa, Devra, Tingudi, Ujheni, & Majhauli, Tehsil/ Taluka: Deosar, Singrauli, Madhya
Project Location (Address)
Pradesh.

Project Coordinates Latitude: 18°29'52.229" N to 18°30'40.403" N. Longitude : 74°34'43.090" E to 74°35'24.080" E.

Minimum and Maximum Elevation 380 m AMSL to 405 m AMSL

5. Cost of proposed project (Rs) 2464 Crores

6. Method of Mining Underground , mechanized.
7. Net Geological Reserves 672.875 MT
8. Mineable Reserves 286.829 MT
9. Extractable Reserves 158.544 MT
10. Life of Mine 51 Years
Study Area

SL. NO. PARTICULARS TOTAL AREA (HA)

Total Plot area 33.86

Plant yard- Railway & connection to Indian

A railways including plantation area 13.62

Plant approach road from NH 160

B including avenue plantation. 3.66

C Total Griding unit area. 12.47

i Plant operating area 3.70
ii Storage area 1.38
iii Road & paved area 1.21
iv Office, Canteen, Rest room & CCR building 0.64
v Open/Vacant area 1.49
vi Parking area 4.05
4.11 (33% of the plant
vii Greenbelt area)

Plant Area Details and Land Utilization

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Topography and Ecological Sensitivity of the Study Area
SL. NO. ECO-SENSITIVITY IDENTITY DISTANCE DIRECTION
Forest lands:
1. Reserved Forest near Gar 2.24 km SSE
2. Reserved Forest near Sonwadi 2.73 km WSW
3. Reserved Forest near Sonwadi 2.84 km WSW
4. Reserved Forest near Kauthe 6.24 km SE
5. Reserved Forest near Babhulsar 7.34 km WSW
6. Reserved Forest near Balalewadi 8.13 km WNW
7. Reserved Forest near Mandavgaon Pharata 9.59 km WNW
Water bodies:
1. Drain adjacent to Project Site - W
2. Storm Water along the Railway Line ~0.08 km E
3. Seasonal Dry Nala ~1.10 km E
4. Bhima River 1.96 km SW
5. Bhagirthi Odha ~2.54 km SSW
6. Ghod River ~2.84 km NW
7. Nala Near Ganeshwadi ~4.14 km NE
8. Gadge Odha ~4.61 km NNW
9. Nala Near Pimplachamala ~4.97 km NNW
10. Son Odha ~5.21 km SSE
11. Nala Near Domalewadi ~6.29 km NNW
12. Khar Odha ~7.36 km ENE
13. Nala Near Gar ~8.08 km WSW
14. Bor Odha 8.31 km SE
15. Limpan Gaon Lake ~8.46 km NE
16. Pond near Limpan gaon 8.45 km NE
17. New Mutha Right Canal ~8.63 km SSW
18. Daund Lake ~8.85 km SSW
Topography Map 19. Bhigwan Branch Canal ~9.35 km SSE
20. Ghod Left Canal ~9.71 km ENE
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Ecological Sensitivity
Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Classification

Area in Sq
Sl No. Category Percentage
Km
Agriculture; Crop
85.99%
Agriculture Land 306.2772
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Land -85.99% Agriculture,
0.00%
Plantation 0.0006

Built-up; Rural 7.7895 2.19%

Built-up Land-
2 Built-up; Urban 10.1471 2.85%
5.71%
Built-up; Mining 2.3978 0.67%

Barren Land - Barren Land 9.4851 2.66%

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3.82% 1.16%
Barren Scrub Land 4.1180

Forest, Deciduous 2.7353 0.77%

Forest-
4 Forest, Scrub
(0.86%) 0.09%
Forest 0.3106
Water Bodies,
Wetland / 0.10%
Pond/Reservoir 0.3400
5 Water bodies-
Water Bodies,
3.63% 3.53%
River/Canal 12.5839
Total 356.1850 100.00%

LULC Map Attributes of LULC

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 TOR and Objectives of Wildlife Conservation Plan

As per the TOR letter specific condition Specific ToR Point 1.28

A detailed Wildlife Conservation plan for Schedule I species shall be prepared for the conservation of the species. PP shall
ensure that a conservation plan shall be prepared and approved by the CWLW, PP shall obtain the authenticated list of
schedule-1 species from the concerned department.

Standard TOR Point 1.15

Study on the existing flora and fauna in the study area (10km) should be carried out by an institution of relevant discipline.
The list of flora and fauna duly authenticated separately for the core and study area and a statement clearly specifying
whether the study area forms a part of the migratory corridor of any endangered fauna should be given. If the study area has
endangered flora and fauna, or if the area is occasionally visited or used as a habitat by Schedule-I species, or if the project
falls within 15 km of an ecologically sensitive area, or used as a migratory corridor then a Comprehensive Conservation Plan
along with the appropriate budgetary provision should be prepared and submitted with EIA-EMP Report; and
comments/observation from the CWLW of the State Govt. should also be obtained and furnished.

The key objectives of the proposed wildlife conservation plan are as below:
 To assess the biodiversity of the study area, including (Schedule-I species),
 To predict the impact caused by proposed limestone mining
 To provide the suitable conservation plan to the long-term conservation of concerned flora and fauna.
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 Sampling Design and Survey Methodology

Field Survey Methodology

• Transect walks, Encounter Rate (Mammals)
• Quadrat sampling (Floral Assessment)
• Point Count (Avian)
• Visual Encounter Survey (Reptiles and Amphibians)
• Interviews and PRA tools

Baseline Survey Period

October 2024 - December 2024

Expanse of Study Area

314.16 square kilometre (πr2 = π.102 ≈ 314.16).

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Point Count Sampling Line Transect Sampling
 Key Identification Features of Flora and Fauna

A. Mammals C. Reptiles & Amphibians

• Size & Body Shape: Observe silhouette, tail, and • Scales/Skins, Texture & Patterns
limbs
• Coloration (especially in frogs)
• Tracks & Signs: Pugmarks, scat, claw marks, scent
marks, burrows • Eye Shape & Position

• Behavior: Activity time (diurnal/nocturnal), • Microhabitats: Under logs, leaf litter, near water
movement, vocalizations

B. Birds D. Plants
• Plumage Colours & Patterns • Leaf Shape & Arrangement
• Beak Shape & Size • Bark Texture & Color
• Calls & Songs • Flowers/Fruits (seasonal cues)
• Flight Pattern • Tree Height & Canopy Shape
• Habitat & Perch Location
 Key Outcomes of the Study

A. Floral Composition B. Faunal Composition

 Tree – 66 Species, comprises of 26  Mammals – 11 Species
families (Fabaceae, most dominant
family)  Birds – 45 Species

 Shrub – 31 Species, comprises of 13  Reptile – 3 Species

families (Apocynaceae, most dominant
family)  Amphibian – 2 Species

 Herbs – 35 Species  Butterfly – 9 Species

 Grasses – 12 Species

 Climbers – 4 Species

 Aquatic Macrophytes – 9 Species

 List of Schedule I Species
Sl. Schedule IUCN Status Population
Scientific Name Common Name Family (WLPA, 2022) Trend
No.
Class: Mammalian
1. Antilope cervicapra Black Buck Cervidae I LC -
2. Canis lupus pallipes Indian Grey Wolf Canidae I LC Stable
3. Hyaena hyaena Striped Hyaena Hyaenidae I NT Decreasing
4. Hystrix indica Indian Crested Porcupine Hystricidae I LC Stable
5. Panthera pardus Leopard Felidae I VU Decreasing
Class: Aves
6. Pavo cristatus Peafowl Phasianidae I LC Stable

The IUCN Red List employs nine categories to evaluate the extinction risk of various species. In the current
report, the abbreviations for Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, Near Threatened, Least Concern,
Data Deficient, and Not Evaluated are CR, EN, VU, NT, LC, DD, and NE, respectively. These categories are utilized
to determine the global conservation status of the concerned species ([Link]

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1. Antilope cervicapra 2. Canis lupus pallipes 3. Hyaena hyaena

4. Hystrix indica 5. Panthera pardus

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6. Pavo cristatus
 About the Proposed WLCP

The WLCP has been prepared in an exclusive methodical way with the following chapters:

1. Possible Threats: Habitat loss, fragmentation, Human and Animal Conflicts

2. Direct and Indirect Threat Assessment: Common Threats

3. Action Plan – Suitable mitigation measures for long term conservation

 The preparation of the plan primarily focused on habitat and biodiversity analysis, species
inventory, identifying and mitigating potential impacts, and developing a wildlife conservation
monitoring approach.
 It also involved formulating strategies to reduce or eliminate harmful effects, along with budget
allocation to ensure sustainability and accountability in the project.

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 Action Plan - Mitigation and Conservation

First Tier: Mitigation of Direct Environmental Impacts

Main Focus – Habitat degradation, Pollution

1. Fire Protection Measures: Fire management will involve establishing firebreaks along critical zones, maintaining buffer
areas free from flammable vegetation, and installing fire monitoring systems.
2. Green Seeding of Mine: Fast-growing species such as grasses and legumes will be sown initially to prevent soil erosion,
followed by tree plantations that contribute to long-term habitat restoration.
3. Water Pollution Control Measures: Sedimentation ponds will be constructed to capture and treat runoff before it
reaches nearby water bodies. Mine water will undergo filtration and chemical treatment to meet water quality standards.
4. Dust, Noise, and Light Control: Mining operations will adopt a range of measures to control dust, noise, and light
pollution:
• Dust Control: Regular water sprinkling on haul roads, conveyor belts, and stockpiles will prevent dust emissions.
Chemical dust suppressants may be applied in dry seasons to enhance dust control.
• Noise Control: Sound barriers will be installed around noisy equipment and along haul roads. Low-noise machinery
and vibration-absorbing materials will be used where possible to minimize noise levels. Operational activities will be
scheduled during the day to avoid disturbing nocturnal wildlife.
• Light Pollution Control: Shielded and directional lighting will be installed to prevent excessive light spread into
natural habitats, preserving dark skies for nocturnal wildlife behavior. Low-intensity and motion-triggered lighting will
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 Action Plan - Mitigation and Conservation (Cont..)
Second Tier: Targeted Conservation Efforts

Main Focus – Conflict Mitigation, Habitat Management, Corridor connectivity

The second tier focuses on targeted conservation efforts, addressing species-specific needs and promoting
sustainable use of natural resources. This includes restoring critical habitats, protecting wildlife corridors, and
creating buffer zones around the project area to reduce the impact on sensitive species. Conservation actions
will also address social use values, including the preservation of medicinal plants and culturally significant
species.

Third Tier: Social and Resource Sustainability

Main Focus – Community based Conservation

The third-tier addresses resource management and social sustainability, ensuring the well-being of local
ethnic communities. Since the livelihoods of these communities often depend on the forest ecosystem, efforts
will be made to restore degraded areas, improve access to non-timber forest products, and prevent resource
depletion caused by project activities and the influx of migrant populations.
Incorporating community involvement will be a key strategy to reduce human-wildlife conflict and promote
co-management of natural resources. Environmental education programs and skill development
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initiatives will
empower local communities to engage in sustainable livelihoods.
 Monitoring Frequency

Aspect Keywords Monitoring Responsibility Monitoring Frequency

Mitigation of Direct, Fire prevention, revegetation, water quality, pollution control

Environmental Impacts

Fire Protection Firebreaks, early warning, Forest Department and Mine Safety Team Quarterly firebreak inspections
controlled burns – Collaborate on firebreak creation,
controlled burns, and safety drills. Annual fire drills

Re-vegetation of Green cover, soil stabilization, Local NGOs and Forest Department – Bi-annual vegetation monitoring
Overburden Dumps native species Coordinate revegetation efforts using
native species to restore ecological
stability.
Water Pollution Control Sedimentation ponds, water 3rd-Party Vendor and Environmental Monthly water quality checks
monitoring, rainwater Consultant – Manage water treatment
harvesting systems and ensure compliance through
monitoring programs.
Dust, Noise, and Light Dust suppression, noise Mine Operations Team with 3rd-Party Monthly dust and noise
Pollution Control barriers, shielded lighting Vendor – Oversee pollution control measurement
measures, including dust suppression and
light shielding.

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 Monitoring Frequency (Cont..)

Aspect Keywords Monitoring Responsibility Monitoring Frequency

Targeted Conservation Efforts Wildlife corridors, habitat restoration, community involvement

Wildlife Corridor Protection Habitat connectivity, Forest Department with Conservation Annual corridor survey
animal movement NGO – Identify and protect wildlife
movement corridors.

Habitat Restoration Reforestation, native Local NGOs and Forest Department – Quarterly biodiversity
species, biodiversity Lead habitat restoration initiatives and assessments
monitoring monitor biodiversity.

Community Participation Eco-awareness, NGO with Local Communities – Conduct Bi-annual community meetings
sustainable practices awareness campaigns and promote
sustainable resource use.

Social and Resource Livelihood support, human-wildlife conflict, resource management

Sustainability
Resource Management and Alternative livelihoods, NGOs with Community Leaders – Annual livelihood impact
Livelihood Support sustainable resource Implement livelihood programs and train assessment
use locals in sustainable practices.

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 Proposed Budget Allocation for Conservation Initiatives
Sl. Total
Activity & Provision 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
No (Lakhs)
1 Greenbelt, Shelterbelt & Micro-Niche Development. 3.00 2.50 2.50 8.00

2.00 2.00 2.00 6.00

2 Water Resource & Soil-Moisture Conservation.

2.00 1.50 1.00 4.50

3 Human-wildlife conflict management

1.50 1.25 1.25 4.00

4 Native Végétation Restoration & Invasive Control.

1.50 1.00 1.00 3.50

5 Noise, Light & Barrier-Free Movement Management

1.00 0.50 0,50 2.00

6 Community Engagement & Awareness Initiatives.

1.00 0.50 0.50 2.00

7 Administrative Review and Compliance Audits.

12.00 9.25 8.75 30.00

Grand Total
THANK YOU

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