PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

Of

Stone Quarry (Area – 4.90ha) Survey No. – 377/3D (Part)

Village – Bhokarbari, Taluka – Parola, Dist - Jalgaon (M.S).

Owner & Lessee M/s. Agroh Infrastructure Developers Private ltd.

At Post- Mhow, Taluka- Mhow, Dist- Indore, MP

Prepared by

NABET Accredited EIA Consultant

EARTHCARE LABS PVT. LTD, C-11, Amar Enclave Commercial Wing,

Jog Layout, Prashant Nagar, Near Ajni Square, Nagpur – 440 015.

email- earthcare2000@gmail.com

June-2017

Prefeasibility Report (PFR) (as per MoEF Guidelines vide O.M. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II (I)

dtd. 30-12-2010)

1. Executive Summary

Jalgaon district is located in North Maharashtra formerly known as East Khandesh and is

about 350 km north-east of Mumbai and 370 km west of Nagpur. It is situated in the northern

part of the State abutting Madhya Pradesh and lies between 20o15’ and 21o25’ north latitudes and

74°55’ to 76°28’ east longitudes.

Jalgaon city is the administrative headquarter of Jalgaon District. The total area of the

district is 11765 sq.km. and its population is 42,29,917 (2011 census). For administrative

convenience, the district is divided in 15 talukas viz., Jalgaon, Jamner, Erandol, Dharangaon,

Bhusawal, Bodwad, Yawal, Raver, Muktainagar, Amalner, Chopda, Parola, Pachora,

Chalisgaon, Bhadgaon. The district has 15 statutory towns and 1513 villages.

The major part of the district comes under Tapi valley. Tapi is the main river flowing

through the district and its tributaries are Girna, Bori and Panjhra.

No major mineral is available in the district. Minor minerals as Sand, Stone and Clay are

available in the district.

Jalgaon district is composed entirely of trap rocks which are generally barren of any

economically useful and important minerals. Secondary minerals like agate, jasper, chalcedony

and rock crystals which fill up the cavities in vesicular basalts are sometimes used as semi-

precious stones. However, trap is used extensively for building purposes as road metal, railway

ballast and in cement concrete.

Ground water in Deccan Trap Basalt occurs mostly in the upper weathered and fractured

parts down to 20-25 m depth. At places potential zones are encountered at deeper levels in the

form of fractures and inter-flow zones. The upper weathered and fractured parts form phreatic

aquifer and ground water occurs under water table (unconfined) conditions. At deeper levels, the

ground water occurs under semi-confined conditions. The yield of dugwells tapping upper

phreatic aquifer ranges between 21 and 337 m3 / day, which have 5 - 15 m bgl depth range.

Borewells drilled down to 60 - 150 m depth, tapping weathered and vesicular basalt are found to

yield 1.8 to 52 m3/day.

The scientific development of stone quarry leads to use of basalt rock for developmental

project viz. infrastructure and housing / building construction activities.

During stone quarrying, it is necessary to strike a balance between the development and

ecology. The impacts on the environment during stone quarrying can be minimized by

implementing a well-planned mitigation measures as suggested in Environment Management

Plan.

The stone quarry owner is well experienced in operation of stone quarry and about

implementation of various environmental measures.

The stone quarry under consideration will be further developed scientifically by opencast

mining method. The operation at quarry is manual and semi mechanized type. The mining

operations will be carried out on a single shift basis. Drilling and blasting operations will be

carried out scientifically through experienced & licensed contractors.

The various aspects of the Pre-Feasibility Report as per MoEF Guidelines vide O.M. J-

11013 /41/2006-IA.II (I) dtd. 30-12-2010 are given in the subsequent sections.

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION (i) Identification of Project and Project Proponent

Stone quarry of (Owner & Lessee) M/s. Agroh Infrastrucher Developers Pvt.Ltd. is

existing on Government land (Area – 4.90ha). The stone quarry is located near village

Bhokarbari. of Taluka – Parola, Dist- Jalgaon. The location maps of the stone quarry are attached

as Enclosure - 1.

The District Collector, Jalgaon has granted lease to this stone quarry regularly in view of

compliances including environmental mitigation measures. The copy of the Mining Order, NOC

from Grampanchayat, 7/12 documents etc are attached as Enclosure - 2.

The project proponent, M/s. Agroh Infrastrucher Developers Pvt.Ltd is in the business of

stone quarrying since last several years. The project proponent has office At Post-Mhow,Tah:

Mhow, District: Indore, State-M.P.- 425310. The project proponent has wide experience in the

field of stone quarrying. He is operating the stone quarry with all precautionary measures and

taking measures for environmental conservation. The stone material is supplied for infrastructure

development, construction activities etc.

(ii) Brief description of nature of the project The stone quarry is basically a very small scale project in which quarrying of minor

mineral stone is carried out. The stone quarries exist in clusters as it depends on availability of

stone in the particular area. The murum & stone is excavated out from the rocky land/area during

day time.

The stone quarry under consideration exists on private land at Survey No.-377/3D(Part),

Village-Bhokarbari, Taluka –Parola, Dist- Jalgaon and its production rate is low.

As per EIA Notification 2006 the stone quarrying falls under Schedule in serial No. 1(a)

(i) Mining of Minerals. Based on lease area and general conditions mentioned in the amendments

of EIA Notification, the project is categorized as Category B 2.

(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region

The Stone (Rubble, Murum, Metal etc) is the basic material required for infrastructure

development and construction activities. The rapid development the country is directly related to

stone quarry. Though the capacity of each stone quarry is very small, there local existence

(shortest distance from developmental activity) is very important in view of low transportation

cost and comparatively smaller investment in environmental conservation. The existence of stone

quarry at each village and taluka level plays important role in getting the regular employment to

the locals also. In the district Jalgaon many developmental activities are going on. There is good

demand to stone material and its regular supply can keep the prices in control. The occurrence of

Deccan trap is proved to be a beneficial factor. The stone quarry under consideration is need of

the region.

(iv) Demand Supply Gap

Building construction & developmental activities in Jalgaon District are very good.

Jalgaon city is significantly developed. The small towns are rapidly developing at all taluka

headquarters. The village level building construction activities are also on significant level.

These towns and villages are going to develop simultaneously with enhanced pace in future and

hence, the demand of the stone materials for building construction in Jalgaon District is rapidly

increasing.

Road network of the District is quite good. National highway No. 6 pass through the

District in a stretch of 184 km. An excellent network of 1296 kms of state highway connects the

interior parts of the District with the major marketing centers and District headquarters. Besides

the above, good network of major District roads, village roads and other roads helps is existing in

the District.

Reconstruction of NH - 6 is under progress and work likely to be completed in next three

years.

There are three industrial areas of MIDC in District Jalgaon. In these MIDC areas,

regular construction of industries and road development continues and has regular demand of

stone materials.

Four large, ten medium and several small scale irrigation dams are existing/under

construction in the District and they also require stone materials regularly.

In general, there is good demand of stone material in the district, which also shows

increasing trend day by day due to developmental activities.

The supply of stone material solely depends on the stone quarries & crushers of the

District. The proposed quarry area is the major source of supply of this stone material supply.

The Stone quarry under consideration is part of it and it can be helpful in fulfilling the demand

on regular basis.

(v) Imports vs. Indigenous Production

The stone materials cannot be imported as it is abundantly available and indigenous in the

District. The transportation cost and distance criteria for immediate supply are the major factor

of these small scale enterprises/units. Deccan trap basalt deposits of Jalgaon are good in quality

and indigenous production is only better option in view of its economy, fuel conservation,

environmental conservation etc.

(vi) Export Possibility

At present, the stone materials are not exported out.

vii) Domestic/Export Markets

The market in the district for stone materials is well established and regular demand is

complete by the stone quarries. The local associations of the stone quarries are active in the

District. An association regularly monitors market requirement, production targets and other

activities for environmental conservation.

(viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project

The stone quarry under consideration has about 8 persons on regular basis.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent project, if any

In this stone quarry, mining of minor minerals (stone) is carried out by opencast method

in one shift only.

(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location and project boundary &

project site layout) with coordinates

The stone quarry lease area is covered in Survey of India Toposheet No. 46 K,46 L,46 P

55C,55D. The location maps viz. topographic location map & khasara map are attached here

with Enclosure -I.

(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site,

particularly the environmental consideration gone into should be highlighted.

The stone quarry is a site specific activity and it is in operation since last several years.

The site is selected mainly due to availability of basalt stone in plenty. The site is well connected

by road to city and distance is also within the range. There was no tree cutting involved. The site

land is completely barren with no vegetation. The rights of the site are with mine owner and

agricultural activities were not possible on the selected land.

(iv) Size or magnitude of operation

The stone quarry is small scale activity and magnitude of operation is also low. The

activity is carried out during day time only. The operations are also not carried out

simultaneously and all are scattered. The production rates are totally dependent on market

demand and there is no point in maintaining stock of the material, as it is very low margin

product.

(v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the

project layout, components of the project etc. should be given)

The stone quarry operation involves site clearing, drilling, blasting, loading/unloading,

loading of finished stone materials etc. Initially site is cleared for any unwanted objects/dust. As

per plan, the internal roads are earmarked. For the development of benches, the drilling site is

selected. In a stretch, drilling is carried out by compressed air operated jack hammer drill. The

depth of holes is kept to 1.5 m. Burden & spacing is kept to 1.0 x 1.0 m. The diameter of hole is

32 mm. In each hole, two emulsion explosive cartridge of size 25 mm dia x 150 mm length are

inserted. In one of the cartridge, electric detonator is inserted and its wire is taken out of the hole.

The hole is then completely filled by dust and stone bags are kept for muffling. All the holes are

connected in series by additional wire to all detonators. The circuit of the all detonators is

completed and wire ends are then connected to charge box. The charge to circuit is given as per

requirement by experienced & licensed blaster in terms of charge rotations required. Once the

circuit is completely charged, the light in the box blows and by pressing the knob, blasting is

carried out. All the precautionary measures during blasting are taken out. Due to blasting the

compact stone material became loose in the form of rubble. The rubble is removed by

JCB/manually and taken to suitable place for sorting. The rubble pieces are then sized to 8 to 10

inch and shifted by tractor trolley to Market.

(vi) Raw material along with estimated quantity, likely source marketing area of final products, mode of transport of raw material and finished product. In the stone quarry, as such no raw material is required. For 3.0 T of stone material

excavation, 0.25 kg of emulsion explosive cartridges are consumed with one electric detonator.

There is less consumption of diesel in the tractor mounted compressor, JCB, loader, tractor

trolley, trucks etc as applicable.

The major market to the stone material is building construction, road construction sites,

industrial areas, dam under construction etc. Stone material is transported by existing roads

through covered trucks.

(vii) Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined. In stone quarry, waste material does not generate. All the materials are salable as rubble,

boulder, murum, metal, dust etc. Hence, there is total resource optimization.

(viii) Availability of water its source, energy/power requirement and source should be given. In the stone quarry, due to compact nature of basalt rock, ground water does not exist at

shallow depths. The seam of the basalt rock goes deep. The ground water exists below this rock.

At this quarry, ground water is below 100 m. The intersection of total seam of stone is not

feasible and it is not carried out in any stone quarry. The rain water collected in pit also remains

in the pit as it is difficult to percolate through impermeable layer of the stone. The rain water

collected in the pits is the source of water for various purposes of stone quarry such as sprinkling

of water on haulage roads, dust suppression during sprinkling on conveyor belts, fixed sprinklers

installed in the quarry, green belt development etc. Drinking water is normally brought from the

dugwells existing away from the quarry area as there are no dugwell or borewell exist in quarry

area.

(ix) Quantity of waste to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

management/disposal.

In stone quarry, there is no industrial effluent generation as such. The water table is not

intercepted in the stone quarry due to basalt rock deepness. The rain water accumulated in the pit

during monsoon is uncontaminated. The silt is settled down under gravity. Normally in the mine,

deepening of one of the corner of the pit is carried out and rain water is collected throughout the

year in it. The excess rain water collected in the pit is pumped out during non-monsoon season

and this mine discharge water becomes the source of water for agricultural purposes in the

nearby area.

In stone quarry, there is no solid waste generation. All the forms of stones are salable in

the market.

(x) Schematic representation of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose.

The stone quarry is small scale activity and operations have very less negative impacts on

environment as there are no contaminations of chemicals or similar substances addition to the

environment, the fugitive dust generated is inert and inorganic in nature.

4. SITE ANALYSIS (i) Connectivity The stone quarry has very well connectivity to town.

(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership

The land form of the stone quarry area is rocky & and it is a wasteland. The land is barren

and it is under the mine owner. The area of 4.90 ha of Khasara No. 377/3D(Part), Village –

Bhokarbari, Tahsil-Palora, Dist-Jalgaon is in use for stone quarrying. This Goverment land is

Leases by

(iii) Topography (along with map)

The stone quarry area is plain at an altitude of about 317 m above msl. The topographic

map of the stone quarry area is attached with Application (Form-1) as Annexure -1.

(iv) Existing land use pattern (agriculture, non-agriculture, forest, water bodies

(including area under CRZ), shortest distances from the periphery of the project to

periphery of the forest, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, water

bodies (distance from the HFL of the river), CRZ. In case of notified industrial

area, a copy of the Gazette notification should be given.

The existing land use of the stone quarry is non-agriculture. The land is barren,

wasteland, rocky and without vegetation. Surface area is of murmad type and unsuitable for

agricultural purposes. In the 10 Km radius area from the boundary of the stone quarry, notified

forests, national park, wild life sanctuary, eco sensitive areas, notified water bodies, CRZ areas

do not exist.

(v) Existing Infrastructure

There are several stone quarries adjacent to each other forming cluster of stone

quarries. Road infrastructure to the cluster area is already developed. Power distribution network

is also well developed.

(vi) Soil classification

The stone quarry area is barren with wasteland. The soil cover is very less to the majority

of the area. However, soil cover at some places is murum type.

(vii) Climatic data from secondary sources

Jalgaon has got diverse climate. It is exceptionally hot and dry during summer with

temperature reaching as high as 45°C. Comparatively, nights are cooler during the summer

season from April to June. With the arrival of the south-west monsoon in the district by about

mid-June there is an appreciable drop in the day temperature and the weather becomes pleasant.

Jalgaon receives about 700 mm rainfall during monsoons, which is followed by pleasant

temperature in winter. While during the winters, both day and night temperature decreases

rapidly from October till December, which are the coldest months in the year, the temperature

drops down up to 10°C.

(viii) Social Infrastructure available

As per 2011 census, the total population of Jalgaon District was 42,29,917 of this 51.94

percent are male. Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 14.86%. The

district has a population density of 360 inhabitants per square kilometer. Out of the total Jalgaon

District population, 31.74 percent lives in urban regions of district.

The literacy rate was 78.20 percent, which was above the national and the state average.

Similarly, the female literacy rate (70.56 percent) was also above the national average.

The economy of the Jalgaon district is agrarian in nature from the most ancient times and

provides a means of livelihood to 60.6 per cent of the population. Being endowed with black

alluvial as well as fertile loamy soil, a diversified agrarian economy has remained a mainstay of

the district. The lack of minerals and heavy industries has also contributed to the present

structure of the district's economy. The total cultivated area is 70 per cent of the total

geographical area of the district.

Due to the lack of minerals, cheap power and indifferent attitude of the past

Governments, Jalgaon district has been industrially backward. Prosperous agriculture also

contributed to this phenomenon, as on the background of thriving agriculture, industry never

received attention of the people it required. From the most ancient times agricultural pursuit has

become a mode of life of the people in this district.

Taking an overall picture of the economic structure of Jalgaon district, it seems probable

that prospects of the agrarian economy are bright. There is also scope for industries, mainly

requiring agricultural commodities as raw materials.

The general life as such in villages is very quiet, but it has many petty relaxations in the

way of weekly markets and small fairs and festivals-public and domestic-and is perhaps most

suitable to the character of the people. Disputes occur especially among relatives in regard to

land.

5. PLANNING BRIEF (i) Planning concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation, etc.) Town and

country planning/development authority classification

The area is dominantly covered by stone quarries. The ancillary activities as transport,

engineering workshops, fabrication shops etc. are also developed. The area will be further

developed in the quarrying activities. At the closure of quarry, the pits will be converted to ponds

or sloppy area will be covered by green belt. The district authority has issued lease with

conditions for safe operation and environmental conservation.

(ii) Population Projection

In the stone quarry, local villagers are employed and direct employment is very low. The

local manpower is already trained in quarry operation. There is direct and indirect employment

in terms of drivers, mechanics, contract labourers etc. The manpower from the nearby village(s)

is already engaged and trained in these jobs. Hence, additional population increase in the area is

not anticipated.

(iii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.)

The quarry activities are carried out in the leased area. At the closure of quarry, the pit

land will be converted to pond or sloppy land will be covered by plantation.

(iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (physical & social)

The road infrastructure is already developed in the area which is required for the transport

of the stone material to the consumers. The manpower is local and their social infrastructure is

also developed. The inflow of money in terms of taxes to Grampanchyat and salaries to the

manpower will further improve the physical and social infrastructure.

(v) Amenities/Facilities

The stone quarry under consideration has facilities as drinking water, first aid box,

communication facilities, emergency vehicle for shifting the workers during accident etc are

available. 6. Proposed Infrastructure (i) Industrial Area (processing area)

The infrastructural facilities are already developed in the area for the unit operations as

required in stone quarrying.

(ii) Residential Area (non processing area)

The local villagers are employed in the stone quarrying activities and the development of

residential area is not needed.

(iii) Green belt At present a few trees are existing. At the closure of mine about 7.5 m or more of the

lease area will be converted to green belt.

(iv) Social Infrastructure

The social infrastructure in the cluster area has been improved due to activities of stone quarries.

(v) Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/Rail/Metro/Water ways etc.)

The connectivity in terms of traffic, transportation road is already developed and good.

There are well connected roads in the area. The nearest railway station is existing at Bodwad.

(vi) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of Water)

The dugwell / borewell water existing in the nearby areas is brought to the site for

drinking purposes through tankers.

(vii) Sewerage System The manpower requirement at the stone quarry is very less and hence sewerage system is

not existing.

(viii) Industrial Waste Management

Industrial waste generation from the stone quarry under consideration is nil.

(ix) Solid Waste Management

Except insignificant amount of municipal solid wastes, no solid waste is generated from

the stone quarry under consideration.

(x) Power Requirement & Supply/Source

The power requirement is fulfilled by MSEDCL and its network is well developed.

Power supply to the area is also regular.

7. Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan

(i) Policy to be adopted (central/state) in respect of the project affected person including home oustees, land oustees and landless laborers (a brief outline to be given)

The rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) is not required for the stone quarry under

consideration as it is located in the notified mining zone.

8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates (i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule for

the project to be given)

The lessee has vast experience of stone quarrying operations. All the plant, machinery

and infrastructural facilities are provided. All necessary statutory permissions are taken by

lessee. Adequate reserves are available. Market is well established. Manpower is available with

lessee. The operation can be continued subject to the grant of Environmental Clearance and

renewal of mining lease.

(ii) Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project

The gross capital investment of the stone quarry is about Rs. 15 lakhs. and recurring

expenditure including crusher activity is about 1.2 lacs / month. Though there is less margin in

the business due to competition, the economic viability is good due to availability of stone

materials, market and infrastructural facilities.

9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

(i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people

including tribal population, if any, in the area

The stone quarry area development has bought financial transaction in the area. The land

prizes are increased for wasteland and it has benefited locals to great extent. Some of the locals

have started their own stone queries as well as allied business. The local gets employment in the

stone quarry. The socio-economic status of the locals has been improved due to stone quarries

existing in the area.

Enclosure – I

Location Details of Existing Stone Quarry Under Study

Location of Stone Quarry

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Overall view of Stone Quarry of M/s. Agroh Infrastrucure Developers Private Ltd. Survey No: 377/3D (Part), Village- Bhokarbari, Tahsil- Parola, District- Jalgaon, State, M.S.

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