APPLICATION

OF

PACHHTARDI LIMESTONE MINING PROJECT

FOR

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Survey Number 77/P

Village Pachhtardi

Tehsil Bhanwad

District Jamnagar

State Gujarat

Capacity 111384 TPA

Lease Area 76.19 Ha

Category of Project ‘A’- Violation

Project Cost Rs. 2.92 Crore

Name of Project Proponent: M/s TATA Chemicals Limited

Registered Office Address: Bombay House 24, HomiMody Street, Fort

Mumbai, District Mumbai, State Maharashtra Pin Code 400001

Works: P.O Mithapur, Taluka Okhamandal District Jamnagar State Gujrat -

361345

Email: pachhtardi1.limestone@gmail.com

Mobile: 9990416608

PREPARED BY

POLLUTION AND ECOLOGY CONTROL SERVICES

(ACCREDITED BY QCI/NABET, S. No. 119, Rev. 55 (A) July 11, 2017)

Nagpur Office: Near Dhantoli Police Station, Dhantoli, Nagpur-440012

Delhi Office: 455, 4th Floor, Aggarwal Metro Heights,

Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034

E-mail: contact@gcrdindia.com, Ph: 011-47565882

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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

OF

PACHHTARDI LIMESTONE MINING PROJECT

FOR

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Survey Number 77/P

Village Pachhtardi

Tehsil Bhanwad

District Jamnagar

State Gujarat

Capacity 111384 TPA

Lease Area 76.19 Ha

Category of Project ‘A’- Violation

Project Cost Rs. 2.92 Crore

Name of Project Proponent: M/s TATA Chemicals Limited

Address: P.O Mithapur, Tehsil Okhamandal, District Jamnagar, State Gujarat

Email: pachhtardi1.limestone@gmail.com

Mobile: 9990416608

PREPARED BY

POLLUTION AND ECOLOGY CONTROL SERVICES

(ACCREDITED BY QCI/NABET, S. No. 119, Rev. 55 (A) July 11, 2017)

Nagpur Office: Near Dhantoli Police Station, Dhantoli, Nagpur-440012

Delhi Office: 455, 4th Floor, Aggarwal Metro Heights,

Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034

E-mail: contact@gcrdindia.com, Ph: 011-47565882

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1.0 Executive Summary

The proposed mining lease area is situated near Village Pachhtardi, Tehsil Bhanwad, District

Jamnagar, State Gujarat. The mining lease area covering 76.19 hectares with Survey No 77/P

consists of non-forest waste land. The mining lease for limestone in respect of Pachhtardi mine

was granted on total area of 225.05 ha & the lease was executed on 29.10.1964 for the same area

for a period of 20 years. This was expired on 28.10.1984. Application for the first renewal was

made for an area of 102.45 Ha in year 1983. The first renewal of lease was granted vide order no.

MCR-1583 (T-13)-3869-CHH dated 16.6.1988 for an area of 80.19 Ha. However, the renewal

was executed on 12.10.1992 for a period of 10 years over an area of only 76.19 Ha contained

within the original area, effective from 29.10.1984 and valid upto 28.10.1994. During the process

of the first renewal, the panchayat raised an objection to the grant of lease over the grazing land,

measuring 22.26 Ha included in the original lease area. As a result, this area was taken out of the

lease area and the lease was renewed for the balance area of 80.19 Ha of waste land only. The

application for second renewal has been made in Form J under TCL letter no. A/WG/7737/93,

dated 25.10.1993 for an as per the prevailing rule for 76.19 Ha for a period of 10 years. The

application for third renewal was made on dated 21.10.2003 for a period of twenty years. (Lease

document is attached as Additional Documents).

The aforesaid mine lease area measuring 76.19 ha is for extraction of Limestone. The annual

production is targeted at 111384 tonnes. Open cast semi-mechanized mining method is proposed

to be adopted to mine out the minerals. Sizing, sorting and blending will be carried out manually

by raising & crushing through mechanical means. The cost of the project is Rs 2.92 Crores.

Approved mine plan is attached as Additional Documents.

This mining project falls under Category Violation Project or activity 1(a) as per EIA

Notifications 2006 and its subsequent amendment dated 14.03.2017.

1.1 Salient features of the project

Project Name Pachhtardi Limestone Mining Project (Survey No 77/P)Proposed By: M/s TATA Chemicals Limited

Location of Mine Site Village : PachhtardiTehsil : BhanwadDistrict : JamnagarState : Gujarat

Latitude & Longitude Longitude : 690 42' 01" E to 690 42' 48" E

Latitude : 21o 50' 39" N to 210 51' 16" N

Topo-sheet number 41G/09Minerals of mine LimestoneTotal Geological reserves 1835368 TonnesTotal Mineable reserves 963000 TonnesLife of mine 8 yearsProposed production of mine 111384 TPA

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Method of mining Semi-Mechanized Opencast MethodNo of working days 300Water demand Total water requirement is about 20.0 KLD (3.0 KLD (Drinking &

Domestic Uses) + 8.0 KLD (Plantation) + 11.0 KLD (Dust

Suppression).

Sources of water The required water will be fulfilled from nearby village Pachhtardi.

Man power 19Nearest railway station Porbandar Railway Station is about 25 km in SW direction

Nearest State Highway/National highway

SH-95 is about 2 km in West direction

Nearest airport Porbandar Airport is about 24 km in SW directionSeismic zone Seismic Zone III, as per seismic zone map of India

1.2 Proposed Planning

Mining method - Semi-Mechanized Opencast

Estimated Project Cost - Rs. 2.92 Crore

Production - 111384 TPA

1.3 Conclusion

The production of mineral will benefit the State in the form of Royalty and dead rent. Apart from

this, the project will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities to the tune of about 19

persons from the nearby villages. Also, the mine owner will conduct medical camps at regular

intervals in the nearby villages and will also develop much needed infrastructure like toilets,

school furniture, water tankers, etc.

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

M/s TATA Chemicals Ltd (TCL) is a public limited company registered under Company law.

TCL has established their first Soda Ash plant at Mithapur in 1939 with 50 TPD capacity and

have gradually expanded their capacity and widened their product line over the years to become

one of the most important national center for integrated production of basic chemical in the

country.

TCL have in due course expanded the capacity of their chemical plant to 875000 TPA have also

established a cement plant at Mithapur with an annual rated capacity of 440000TPA with a view

to utilizing the fines (-50 mm) left behind after screening the ROM to obtain sized material for

Soda Ash Plant along with other sub grade limestone obtained as overburden or interburden

during mining of chemical grade Limestone. TCL now propose to expand the capacity of the

Soda Ash Plant to 10,00,000 TPA and of the Cement plant to 8,80,000 TPA. in future.

The proposed mining lease area is situated near Village Pachhtardi, Tehsil Bhanwad, District

Jamnagar, State Gujarat. The mining lease area covering 76.19hectares with Survey No 77/P

consists of non-forest waste land. The mining lease for Limestone in respect of Pachhtardi mine

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was granted over total area of 225.05 Ha and executed on dated 29.10.1964 for a period of 20

years.

The aforesaid mine lease area measuring 76.19 ha is for extraction of Limestone. The annual

production is targeted at 111384 tonnes. Open cast semi-mechanized mining method is proposed

to be adopted to mine out the minerals. Sizing, sorting and blending will be carried out manually

by raising & crushing through mechanical means. The cost of the project is Rs 2.92 Crore.

Approved mine plan is attached as Additional Documents.

2.2 Brief Information about the Project:

The proposed Pachhtardi Limestone Mines over an area of 76.19ha is situated in Village

Pachhtardi, Tehsil Bhanwad, District Jamnagar, State Gujarat. The method of mining will be

adopted as open cast semi mechanized mining with jack hammer drilling. Water requirement for

the proposed project for drinking, dust suppression and other use will be around 20.0 KLD.

The mine will extract Limestone only. The production is proposed to be around 111384 tonnes per

annum. Open cast semi mechanized mining method is proposed to be adopted to mine out the

minerals. Sizing, sorting and blending will be carried out manually by raising & crushing by

mechanical means. The cost of the project is Rs.2.92 Crore.

2.3 Need for the Project and Its Importance to the Country or Region

Limestone is one of the most important industrial minerals and it is used in manufacturing of cement,

steel, lime & other lime based product. M/s TCL is manufacturing Soda Ash and Cement in its works

at Mithapur in Jamnagar Dist. The entire limestone production from the mine is proposed for the

manufacture of Soda Ash and Cement.

2.4 Demands-Supply Gap

The Limestone present in the area will be used in its own Soda Ash Plant and Cement Plant

located at Mithapur in Jamnagar district.

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production

The development needs will be met only through locally produced Limestone against the high cost

of imported material.

2.6 Export Possibility

The entire Limestone present in the area will be used in its own Soda Ash Plant and Cement Plant

located at Mithapur in Jamnagar district. As such there is no export possibility.

2.7 Domestic/Export Markets

The entire limestone present in the area will be used in its own Soda Ash Plant and Cement Plant

located at Mithapur in Jamnagar district.

2.8 Employment Generation

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The total manpower requirement for this mining project is 19 persons. Preference for employment

will be given to locals. The project will also generate indirect employment opportunities for the

locals.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent Projects, If Any.

The mine is spread over an area of 76.19Ha. The proposed production is 111384 TPA. This is an

independent mining project and there are no interlinked projects involved.

This mining project falls under Category Violation Project or activity 1(a) as per EIA

Notifications 2006 and its subsequent amendment dated 14.03.2017.

3.2 Location

Pachhtardi Limestone Mine of M/s TATA Chemical Limited over an area of 76.19hectares

situated in Village Pachhtardi, Tehsil Bhanwad, District Jamnagar, State Gujarat.

Topo Sheet No. 41G/09

Longitude : 690 42' 01" E to 690 42' 48" E

Latitude : 21o 50' 39" N to 210 51' 16" N

Approach: The mine is located about 2.0 km. East of Pachhtardi village and at a distance of about

14 km from the Bhanwad taluka. The district headquarter is Jamnagar is about 89km from the

lease area. The lease area can be approached from Porbandar or Rananav by State Highway

Porbnabdar- Jamnagar at total distance of 49 kms from Rananav and 29km from Porbandar. SH-95

is about 2km in West direction. Porbandar Airport and Railway Station is situated about 24 km in

the SW direction from the mine lease area.

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Fig 1: Location Map of Proposed Project Site Showing on Google Earth Image

3.3 Details of Alternate Sites

Mining is site specific so no alternative site is proposed.

3.4.1 Size or magnitude of operation

The mining lease has been granted over an area of 76.19Ha. The proposed production is 111384

TPA. The average number of working days in a year would be 300.

3.5 Physiography

Mining lease of survey no 77/P (76.19) falls within latitude 21o 50' 39" to 210 51' 39" and

longitude from 690 42' 01" and 690 42' 48". At present arbitrary reduced level (R.L.) is taken and

accordingly contours are drawn. Limestone deposit is an elongated ridge extended in east to west

having moderate height. The highest and lowest R.L of the lease area is 197 mts and 109.00 mts.

General strike direction of the deposit is East-West and dip is towards South at a low angle of 5 to

14 Degree. Local Villagers had made stone wall on northern and southern sides of eastern part

along lease boundary. Area is slightly also encroached by local farmers in the middle of the

southern lease boundary.

3.5.1 Regional Geology

The rock formation belonging to Late Pleistocene to Early Holocene age and designated as

Miliolite Formation occupies the Saurashtra coastal plain extending from northwest of Porbandar

to near Gopnath Point in Bhavnagar district. This formation overlaps the Pliocene and Miocene

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rocks and occurs directly over the Deccan Trap Formation of Upper ' Cretaceous to Paleocene age

towards the north and east. The sequence of the rocks in the region is given below:

3.5.2 Local geology

Different rocks types exposed in the lease area are described below:

3.6 Project description with process details

3.6.1 Method of Mining

The proposed mining is open cast semi Mechanized Mining. Drilling of blast hiles of 100mm dia

in the branch. The blasted limestone (ROM) will be loaded by loader & transported by hired trucks

to plot nearby mine (1km) for sizing manually and recover around 85% of sized stone & 15%

under sized. The sized stone of chemical grade limestone to be used for Soda Ash production at

companys Soda Ash plant located at Mithapur and rest undersize with inferior grade will be

utilized for cement production at companys cement plant at Mithapur.

Production details

3.7 Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing Area

of Final Product/S, Mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product

Year Limestone

1st 111217

2nd 111384

3rd 111360

Total 333961

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No raw material will be required for production of Limestone.

3.8 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse

Only water will be used as resource optimization/recycling at the mine site.

3.9 Availability of Water, Its Source, Energy/Power Requirement and Source

3.9.1 Water Requirement

Total water requirement is about 20.0 KLD (3.0 KLD (Drinking & Domestic Uses) + 8.0 KLD

(Plantation) + 11.0 KLD (Dust Suppression).

3.9.2 Power

The mine will work in one shift (general shift) only, so no lighting arrangement will be required.

At present there is no electric supply.

3.10 Quantity of wastes to be generated (Liquid and solid) and Scheme for their

Management/Disposal

3.10.1 Nature of Waste

There is no over burden/waste will get generated during the mining in the proposed mining lease

area.

3.10.2 Liquid Effluent

Not applicable

4. SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

The mine is located about 2.0 km. East of Pachhtardi village and at a distance of about 14 km from

the Bhanwad taluka. The district headquarter is Jamnagar is about 89km from the lease area. The

lease area can be approached from Porbandar or Rananav by State Highway Porbnabdar- Jamnagar

at atotal total distance of 49 kms from Rananav and 29km from Porbandar. SH-95 is about 2km in

West direction. Porbandar Airport and Railway Station is situated about 24 km in the SW direction

from the mine lease area.

4.2 Landform, Land use and Land ownership

Total mining lease area of the project is 76.19ha comprising of Govt. waste land.

4.3 Topography and Drainage

Mining lease of survey no 77/P (76.19) falls within latitude 21o 50' 39" to 210 51' 39" and

longitude from 690 42' 01" and 690 42' 48". At present arbitrary reduced level (R.L.) is taken and

accordingly contours are drawn. Limestone deposit is an elongated ridge extended in east to west

having moderate height. The highest and lowest R.L of the lease area is 197 mts and 109.00 mts.

General strike direction of the deposit is East-West and dip is towards South at a low angle of 5 to

14 Degree. Local Villagers had made stone wall on northern and southern sides of eastern part

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along lease boundary. Area is slightly also encroached by local farmers in the middle of the

southern lease boundary.

The Barda Hill range to the east forms a picturesque backdrop to the otherwise monotonous coastal

plain and rises to an altitude of over 600 meters. Beyond the foothills, the plain has a gentle and

southwesterly slope towards the sea. A large number of nalas, stream and rivulets originate from

the western slopes and foothill region of the Barda hill range which forms a sort of watershed. In

and around the lease area these water courses are ephemeral with occasional flow of water during

the rainy season. This west flowing water courses form the prevailing rudimentary drainage pattern

in the area ultimately joining the sea through narrow creeks and at times merging with low-lying

muddy and marshy areas near the coast. Within the lease area, there are three such prominent west

flowing water courses-two near the southern boundary of the lease and one running through the

center of the northern half. These water courses have cut into deep gullies attaining at times a max

depth of upto 8 m. These three near parallel water courses meet a much wider and deeper stream

with a northerly flow beyond the lease boundary. All these water courses remain dry almost

throughout the year draining the rain water during the monsoon season. Continuous flow of water

lasts for only few hours at a stretch coinciding more or less with continuous rainfall period.

4.4 Existing land Use Pattern

The lease area is a government waste land and part of Survey No. 77/P. To the western side of this

lease there is another lease of TCL Company having common boundary with this lease. Southern

most part where Ag. Land exist outside the lease area.

There are so many pitting works carried out within the lease area. Also drilling has been carried

out as prospecting to proved depth as well as grade of limestone.

S No Type of Land useAt present

area in Ha

1. Pits 8.47

2. Road/Building 0.47

3. Plantation 1.40

4. Agricultural land Nil

5. Remaining virginGovt. waste land

67.083

Total 76.19

4.5 Existing Infrastructure

In view of large distance between the mine & the plant, site services will be provided at the mine

or at a centralized place for the group of mine as these are all small scattered units. So this mine

will be completely controlled from central mines office at Adityana as common facilities to a

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group of mines, however site office with first-aid station at mine already established. The rest

shelter and portable blasting shelter have been provided at mine site.

4.6 Geomorphology and Soil Type

Physiographically the district can be divided into the following units: Hilly areas and Coastal &

alluvial Plains. Jamnagar, Jodiya, Khambaliya and Kalyanpur talukas are characterised by plain

topography, whereas Jam Jodphur, Lalpur and Bhanwad talukas are characterised by hilly terrains.

Cliffs are found in the Dwarka taluka with height upto 30m. Barda, Alech, Gop etc are famous hill

ranges in the district. Mount Venu is the highest summit of Barda hills that attains a height of 617.1

metres. Okha Rann is a low-lying marshy area. Low coastal dunes and sand banks run along the north

and west coasts. Jamnagar, Jodiya and Kalyanpur are plain areas.

Soils of the district may be broadly classified as Coastal alluvial, medium black, shallow black and

hilly. The medium black and shallow black soils are the main soil type of the district, while the coastal

and hilly soils are the sub-soils. The black soil is rich in mineral and organic matter and is more fertile.

The medium black soils are found in Dhrol, Jamnagar, Khambaliya, and kalyanpur talukas. These soils

are generally 25 to 50 cm deep. Shallow black soils are found in Kalawad, Jam Jodhpur, Bhanwad,

Okhamandal and Lalpur talukas. It is about 25cm deep. The coastal alluvial soils are found in

Kalyanpur, Khambaliya, Jamnagar and Jodiya talukas. These soils are mostly saline and alkaline in

nature. Hilly soils are found in southern parts of the district, particularly I Bhanwad, Lalpur, Jam

Jodhpur and Kalawad talukas. (Source:- District Groundwater Brochure, Jamnagar District,

Gujarat, Central Ground Water Board, West Central Region, Ahmadabad, November 2013).

4.7 RAINFALL & CLIMATE

The district has semi arid climate. Extreme temperatures, erratic rainfall and high evaporation are

the characteristic features of this type of climate. The average annual normal rainfall is 573.4 mm

for 30 years. Climatological data of Jamnagar IMD station (1951-1980) is given in the table.

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(Source:- District Groundwater Brochure, Jamnagar District, Gujarat, Central Ground Water

Board, West Central Region, Ahmadabad, November 2013).

4.8 Social Infrastructure available:

The mine is well connected with Pachhtardi village on SH-95 at a distance of 2 km. The nearest

Railway station and Airport is at Porbandar. Postal & telephonic facilities are available in nearby

villages.

5 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning Concept

Taking into consideration shape and nature targeted production the mine is being worked mining.

Attempts have been made to design & exploit the deposit with minimum damage to environment

& optimal utilization of limestone for Soda Ash & Cement.

Chemical grade limestone occurring as compact layer will be worked in 2-3 benches in three pits.

Individual bench height is not exceeding 5.0 mtr. The drilling is done with the help of l00mm dia.

DTH wagon drill. The blasting is done mainly with ANFO as the column charge and slurry

explosive as the booster charge. The sizing(50-t00mm) of chemical grade limestone will be done

manually at sizing plot and loading of sized limestone & minor fraction of fines below b0 mm size

are done manually by labors in to trucks and then transport to soda ash plant & cement plant at

Mithapur. Alternately, in the event of labor crisis, the sizing may be carried out by Portable mobile

size & screening unit.

5.2 Population Projection

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Temporary influx of people will be there as the managerial and supervisory staff will be recruited

from outside the area.

5.3 Land use Planning

The area of mining at the end of 5th Year is given below-

S No Type of Land useAt present

area in Ha

1. Pits 13.50

2. Road/Building 0.48

3. Plantation 3.40

4. Agricultural land Nil

5. Remaining virginGovt. waste land

58.81

Total 76.19

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure demand (Physical & Social)

On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure demand in the village was assessed on

the basis of need and priority.

Physical Infrastructure

The road facility is already available. Other infrastructure facilities required are transport facilities

for mine labors which will be made available by way of jeep, two wheelers etc.

Social Infrastructure

An occupational health unit will be constituted and the following measures will be adopted:

1. Periodical Medical Checkup program for all the workers and first-aid box with necessary

equipment will be provided.

2. Training for workers regarding occupational hazards

3. Use of Safety equipment i.e. dusts mask, safety shoes, gloves etc.

5.5 Amenities/Facilities

As per the approved mining plan, it is proposed to construct and provide Site services like office,

first aid, rest shelter, urinals and maintenance workshops etc. as per the statutory requirements.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area)

No infrastructure is proposed.

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area)

As local workers from nearby areas will be engaged for the mining activity, no residential

area/housing is proposed.

6.3 Green Belt

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Total area of green belt to be developed would be 33% of mine lease and their surrounding area.

As the mine lease area is 76.19ha so plantation would be around 25.14 Ha.

Green Belt will be developed around the lease boundary, haul roads and plantation will be

done on undisturbed area, reclaimed area, dump site, near crusher plant, workshop & mine

office, etc.

Local species will be planted in consultation with Forest Department.

Local plant species like Khair, Safed Babool, Siris, Jackfruit, Neem, Kachnar, Amaltas,

Nimbu, Nariyal, Shisham, Gulmohar, Karanj, Tendu, Pipal, Mahua, Drumstick, Khajur,

Imli etc. will be planted.

The maintenance such as suitable fencing, watering, replacement of dead plants etc. is being taken

regularly and activity will continue in future for better survival rate.

6.4 Social Infrastructure

Proposed expansion project will result to growth of the surrounding areas by increased indirect

employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and supporting

infrastructure. The project will also establish social infrastructure for its employees as well as for

the local community.

6.5 Connectivity

The mine is located about 2.0 km. East of Pachhtardi village and at a distance of about 14 km from

the Bhanwad taluka. The district headquarter is Jamnagar is about 89 km from the lease area. The

lease area can be approached from Porbandar or Rananav by State Highway Porbnabdar- Jamnagar

at atotal total distance of 49 kms from Rananav and 29km from Porbandar. SH-95 is about 2km in

West direction. Porbandar Airport and Railway Station is situated about 24 km in the SW direction

from the mine lease area. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary exists within the buffer zone of the lease area.

6.6 Drinking Water Management

Water for drinking and domestic purpose will be 3.0 KLD. The required water will be fulfilled

from nearby village Pachhtardi.

6.6 Sewerage System

Domestic waste water will be treated into septic tank followed by soak pit.

6.7 Industrial Waste Management: Not applicable

6.8 Solid Waste Management

There is no over burden/waste will be generated during the mining in the entire life of mine.

6.9 Power Requirement & Supply/Source

The mine will work in one shift (general shift) only, so no lighting arrangement will be required.

At present there is no electric supply.

7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

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7.1 Policy to be Adopted (Central/State) in Respect of the Project Affected Persons Including

Home Oustees, Land Oustees and Landless Laborers (Brief outline to be given)

As the lease land is a Govt. waste land, the question of Rehabilitation and Resettlement of project

affected people does not arise.

8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Likely Date of Start of Construction and Likely Date of Completion

No construction activities are proposed. The mining activity will commence only after receiving

clearance and other statutory clearance from the authority.

8.2 Estimated Project Cost Along With Analysis In Terms of Economic Viability of the

Project

Estimated project cost is Rs. 2.92 Crore. The lessee has all the mining equipments required for the

scientific mining. The mine will be Eco-Friendly. Economically the ore is mineable as compared

to overburden thickness.

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

The proposed mine will bring about economic benefits to the state in the form of Royalty. The

local people will be benefitted by getting direct and indirect employment opportunities. The

project will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society/economically backward

population in the area. It will provide employment to the people residing in the vicinity of mining

area directly or indirectly. The mine management will also help nearby villages by providing aid to

school, conducting medical and social awareness camps, helping in formation of self-help groups,

etc. Thus the project will bring about socio-economic improvement of the area and will prove

beneficial to the area.

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