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RACHANA A. BELORKAR
Plot NO. 57, Flat No. D/2, Kanchangeet Apartment, Shivaji nagar, PIN-440010
Mob. No. 09371110101
Letter No RB/Kawatha/2017/01 Date: 08.09.2017
To,
The Member Secretory,
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Indira Paryavaran Bhavan Jorbagh Road New Delhi - 110 003 INDIA
Subject: Submission of Reply & clarification along with justification & annexures for
consideration for grant of TOR for Kawatha Manganese Mine (26.67 Ha. Open cast)
located at Kawatha village, Saoner Tehsil, Nagpur District, Maharashtra by Rachana A.
Belorkar
Ref.: 15th meeting of the Reconstituted Expert Appraisal Committee for Environmental Appraisal of Mining
Projects (Non-Coal) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change held during February 20-
21, 2017 (Item number 2.8 J-11015/227/2016-IA-II, Page no. 08)
Respected Sir,
In reference to above mentioned subject matter, we are attaching herewith pointwise clarification along
with requisite annexures in response to ADS mentioned in aforesaid meeting for your kind perusal,
reference & consideration.
You are requested to kindly consider this project in upcoming meeting for issue of TOR
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully (Rachana A. Belorkar)
Enclosure:
Compliance of ADS sought in MOM of for Item no. 2.8 in 15th MoEFCC Agenda held on February
20-21, 2017.
Annexures
1A : Form1
1B : PFR
2 : Lease Execution Document
3A : Letter from Forest Subdivision Office, Nagpur to Land Record Department,Saoner.
3B : Land Record Department (Saoner) letter to Forest Subdivision Office, Nagpur.
3C : Forest Subdivision Office’s (Nagpur) letter to Project Proponent.
3D : Tehsildar from Proponent.
3E : Letter from Tehsildar to project proponent
ADS RESPONSE
Reference:
SUMMARY RECORD OF 15th MEETING OF THE RECONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF
THE EXPERT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL OF
MINING PROJECTS CONSTITUTED UNDER EIA NOTIFICATION, 2006.
The fifteenth meeting of the Reconstituted Expert Appraisal Committee for Environmental Appraisal
of Mining Projects (Non-Coal) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change held
during February 20-21, 2017.
Sr.
no.
Additional Details Sought Response
1 A revised mine plan duly approved by the
competent authority for 4900 TPA (ROM)
based on complete exploration of the mineable
minerals available in the mine lease area.
The Production targets are revised and will be
in line with approved Mine Plan. (Annexure1-a
& 1-b)
2 A complete executed lease for the entire area
of 26.67 ha. Lease execution done. Document attached.
(Annexure 2)
3 A certificate from the State Forest Department
that no forest land is involved in the mine
lease area.
Documents attached. (Annexure 3)
A. Nagpur Forest Subdivision Office letter to
Land record office seeking information about
status (forest or Private) of Mouza/Khasra no.
254.
B. Land Record Department letter to Forest
Subdivision Office, Nagpur - Mouza/Khasra
no. 254 is added in bandobast no.35/3 & is
privately owned by Mr. Sharad Jaysingh
Chavan.
C. Nagpur Forest Subdivision Office letter to
Project Proponent.
i. After verification of related documents
Moza/Khasra no. 251, 253, 255, 259. 267, 268,
269, 271, 272 does not come under Reserved,
Protected or Scrub Forest. Also, according to
Supreme Court’s order dated 12/12/96 does not
come under definition of Identified Forest.
Also, it does not come under selected land in
Maharashtra Private Forest (Acquisition) Act
1975.
ii. According to Revenue document 7/12
record, status of Mouza/Khasra no. 254 is
Private while according to Revenue
department’s Scrub forest list, it has a status of
Scrub Forest.
D. Proponent letter to Tehsildar seeking the
status of Mouza/Khasra no. 254 if it is private
or forest land.
E. Tehsildar, Saoner letter to Proponent-
According to Talathi report it’s a private land
and in 7/12 records it is owned by Mr. Sharad
Jaysingh Chavan.
4 A certificate from the State Government
regarding distance of Pench Tiger Reserve
from the mine lease area and take steps for
NBWL clearance if it is within 10 Km of
Pench Tiger Reserve
Forest Subdivision Office letter dated
02.08.2017 to Project Proponent, clearly
mentions that the proposed Manganese Mine
lease area of 26.67 Ha. is at 12 km distance
from Wild Life Sanctuary. (Annexure 3-C)
ANNEXURE1-a
FORM – I
I. Basic Information
Sl.
No.
Item Details
1 Name of the project Kawatha Manganese Deposit
2 S. No in the schedule 1(a)
3 Proposed capacity/ area /length/tonnage to be
handled/command area/lease area/number of
well to be drilled
Capacity: 2732 TPA(As per approved mine
Plan)
Lease Area: 26.67 Ha
4 New/Expansion/Modernization New
5 Existing Capacity /Area etc. 2732 TPA / 26.67 Ha
6 Category of the project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’ “A” (as interstate boundary comes under study
area)
7 Does it attract the general condition? If yes,
please specify.
Yes
8 Does it attract the specific condition? If yes,
please specify.
No
9 Location The proposed Project is covered under survey
of India Toposheet no55 k/15.
Plot/Survey/Khasara No. Khasara
No.251,253,254,255,259,267,268,269,271,272
(Annexure-I Khasra in Mine Boundary)
Village Kawatha
Tehsil Saoner
District Nagpur
State Maharashtra
10 Nearest railway station / airport along with
distance in kms
The lease area is about 5.0 km from kelod
Railway Station
11 Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along
with distance in Kms.
The lease area is about ~25.0 km from Saoner
Town & 65 Km from Nagpur, District Head qtr.
12 Village Panchayats, ZillaParishad, Municipal
corporation, Local body (complete postal
addresses with telephone nos. to be given)
Village Kawatha
Tehsil - Saoner
District - Nagpur
Pin code - 441112
13 Name of the applicant Mrs. Rachana Ashish Belorkar
14 Registered address M/s. Kawatha Manganese Mine
Plot no. 57, flat no. D/2 Kanchangeet
apartment, shivajinagar, Nagpur, M.S. 440010
15 Address of correspondence:
Name Mrs. Rachana A. Belorkar
Designation (owner/partner/CEO) Owners – Mines
Address Mrs. Rachana Ashish Belorkar
Pin code 440010
e-mail Shiva_minerals@yahoo.com
Telephone No. M- 09371110101
Fax No.
16 Details of alternative sites examined, if any.
Location of these sites should be shown on
Toposheet.
Not Applicable since the existence of
Manganese Mineral Ore is site specific. Letter
of Intent, numbered MMN-
0915/CN99/industry-9, issued by government
of Maharashtra against Mining lease
application.
17 Interlinked projects No
18 Weather separate application of interlinked Not Applicable
project has been submitted?
19 If yes, date of submission Not Applicable
20 If no, reason Not Applicable
21 Weather the proposal involves
approval/clearance under: If yes, details of the
same and their status to be given.
(a) The Forest (conservation) Act, 1980?
(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? (c) The C.R.Z Notification, 1991?
Not Applicable, the project area does not
involve forest area, wild life sanctuary or
coastal zone. (10Km radius map)
22 Whether there is any government order/policy
relevant/ relating to the site?
No
23 Forest land involved (hectares) No
24 Whether there is any litigation pending against
the project and /or landing which the project is
proposed to be set up?
(a) Name of the court (b) Case No. (c) Order/directions of the court, if any
and its relevance with the proposed project
No
(II) Activity
1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions which will cause
physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies etc.)
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities /rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use,
land cover or topography including increase in
intensity of land use (with respect to local land
use plan)
Yes
The total lease area is 26.67 Ha.
Mining will be done within the
lease area by opencast method.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and No
buildings?
1.3 Creation of new land uses?
Yes
The mine pit after excavation will
partly be converted into a water
body and will serve as a natural
water harvesting system for
collection of rain water and ground
water recharge.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore holes,
soil testing?
Yes
The prospecting license for
Manganese over an area of
26.67 Ha. has been granted to
applicant dated 22-09-2008 for
a period of 2 years. The said
prospecting license was
executed with the collector the
collector Nagpur on behalf of
the Govt. of Maharashtra on
15th January 2009 and valid up
to 14th January
2011.Subsurface investigations
have been done with the help of
borehole data.
1.5 Construction works? Yes
Office & shelter will be constructed
after grant of EC
1.6 Demolition works?
No
Demolition of any structure shall
be at the end of mine life as per
the Mine Closure plan.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or
housing of construction workers?
No
There is no residential area
within the mine area and no
residential structure is proposed
as the required manpower will
be employed from nearby
villages having their own
accommodation.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or
earthworks including linear structures, cut and
fill or excavations
No Not applicable
1.9 Underground works including mining or
tunneling? No Not Applicable
1.10 Reclamation works?
Yes
After exhausting of the mining, the
pit will be converted into water
body which would act as
groundwater recharge structure.
This will also be useful for
rainwater harvesting. This will
improve the water table. However,
for maintaining the slope
stability of the pit, required
quantity of waste would be used
for backfilling the partial pit
before final closure of mining
activities.
1.11 Dredging? No
Not applicable land is already
being used for mining purpose
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes?
Yes
Maximum production of 2732 TPA.
The open cast mining will be
manual with the help of dumpers
and associated equipment’s.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials?
Yes
Excavated topsoil and over
burden will be stored in
designated non-mineralized
areas within ML area.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste
or liquid effluents?
Yes Excavated top soil will be used for
plantation of reclaimed OB dumps
& backfilled areas.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational
workers? No
Not Applicable
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction
or operation? No
Not Applicable. Existing facilities
will be used.
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other
transport infrastructure including new or altered
routes and stations, ports, airports etc?
No
Not Applicable
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes
or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic
movements?
No
Not Applicable
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or
pipelines? No Not Applicable
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment
or other changes to the hydrology of water
courses or aquifers?
No
Not Applicable
1.22 Stream crossings? No Not Applicable
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or
surface waters?
Yes
The water requirement is 15 KLD
for dust suppression along
transportation road and plantation
and for domestic purpose which
will be met through mine water
&bore-well.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface
affecting drainage or run-off? No
Not Applicable
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for
construction, operation or decommissioning? No Not Applicable since local
manpower would be deployed.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or
restoration works? No
The worked out mine pit will be
systematically reclaimed as water
body and plantation.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which
could have an impact on the environment? No Not Applicable
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily
or permanently? No
Only local people will be
employed.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not Applicable
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not Applicable
1.31 Any other actions? No Not Applicable
2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water,
materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short
supply):
S.
No.
Information/checklist confirmation Yes Details thereof (with approximate
quantities /rates, wherever possible)
/No with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or
agricultural land (ha) No
This is a case of newly proposed Mn mine. All land within Mine lease is private. Mining activity will start after grant of EC only.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing
users) unit: KLD
Yes
Total water requirement of the
mining operations 15 KLD
including dust suppression will be
met through pit water and bore-
well or tankers from nearby
villages (only drinking water
requirement).
2.3 Minerals (MT) Raw Coal No Nil
2.4 Construction material – stone,
aggregates, sand / soil (expected source
– MT)
Yes
The construction material required
for the proposed office/shelter shall
be sourced locally.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not Applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels
(source, competing users) Unit: fuel
(MT), energy (MW)
Yes
The electric power requirement for
mines facilities will be supplied
through Maharashtra State
Electricity Board.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use
appropriate standard units) No Not Applicable
3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which
could be harmful to human health or the Environment or raise concerns about
actual or perceived risks to human health.
S.
No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are
hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human
health or the environment (flora, fauna,
and water supplies)
Yes
Explosive for blasting will be used.
There will be no major storage of fuel
oil.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect
disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne
diseases)
No
Not envisaged since the level and
extent of mining operation would be
small.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by
changing living conditions?
Yes The mine will have overall positive
impact on the surrounding population
because of improved communication,
infrastructure and direct and indirect
employment opportunities.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be
affected by the project e.g. hospital
patients, children, the elderly etc.,
No Not envisaged since the level and
extent of mining operation would be
small.
3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable
4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation of
decommissioning (MT/month)
S.
No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes
/No
Details there of (with approximate
quantities/ rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
4.1 Soil, overburden or mine wastes
Yes
Estimated Soil quantity for the five
year mining scheme period is
6074m3and that of waste rock is
3530MT.Overburdenwill be dumped
with safe height of 6m and plantation
will be carried for stabilization. For
maintaining the slope stability of
the pit, required quantity of waste
would be used for backfilling the
partial pit before final closure of
mining activities.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or
commercial wastes) No
Not Applicable as no colony is
envisaged.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste
Management Rules) No
Nil because only the routine & minor
repairs will be carried out in the field
workshop.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No
No solid wastes are envisaged other
than topsoil& Over burden.
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from
effluent treatment No
Not Applicable
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes
Insignificant constructional waste will
be reused& disposed into the nearby
low lying area within the mining lease
area.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes Only at mine closure stage.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes No Not Applicable
5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)
S.
No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels
from stationary or mobile sources
Yes
Insignificant exhaust emissions
from vehicles and equipment
deployed during the operation will
result in marginal emissions of SO2,
NO2 and CO.
5.2 Emissions from production processes
Yes
Mining process involves drilling,
blasting, materials handling,
transportation and storage, which
will give rise to dust generation.
Adequate control measures will be
adopted for their control.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling
including storage or transport
Yes
Fugitive emissions are envisaged
from material handling and
transportation areas.
Insignificant emissions of SO2, NO2
and CO are envisaged due to
vehicular movements.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities
including plant and equipment Yes
Insignificant during the
construction of office/shelter
5.5 Dust or odour from handling of materials
including construction materials, sewage
and waste Yes
Dust will be generated during
drilling, blasting and transportation
of waste and ore material.
Odour generation will be
insignificant.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not Applicable
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open
air (e.g. slash materials, construction
debris)
No
Not Applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not Applicable
6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.
No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ No Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever
possible) with source of
information data with source of
information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.
engines, ventilation plant, crushers
Yes
Noise will be generated during
mining operation and vehicular
activities. But it will be attenuated
to a considerable level by the green
belt within the mining lease area.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not Applicable
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes
Insignificant & only during the
construction of Office/shelter.
6.4 From blasting or piling
Yes
Noise generated during blasting
operations will be instantaneous in
nature.
Blasting, noise and ground vibration
will be kept within permissible
limits by using appropriate
techniques, equipment’s and
methods. Controlled blasting in
7.
Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the
ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S. No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of
hazardous materials No
No hazardous material storage or
handling is envisaged
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other
effluents to water or the land (expected
mode and place of discharge)
No
The mine water shall be treated to
meet the standard before discharging
out of the mining lease area.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air
into the land or into water
No
The incremental ground level
concentrations of air pollutants (dust)
due to mining operation are likely to
remain within the permissible limits.
The dust emission will be controlled by
sprinkling of water& green belt
development. Hence, no risk of
contamination of air, land, or water is
envisaged.
7.4 From any other sources No Not Applicable
presence of an approved blaster&
as per DGMS permission norms
shall be undertaken.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic
Yes
There will be noise generation from
mining machineries. There will also
be generation of noise and
vibration during the vehicular
movement. The noise levels will be
kept within the permissible limit
through greenbelt within the
mining lease area.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not Applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Not Applicable
7.5 Is there a risk of long term buildup of
pollutants in the environment from these
sources?
No Not envisaged.
8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could
affect human health or the environment
S.
No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from
storage, handling, use or production of
hazardous substances
Yes
The extent of accident is expected to
be nil because of adequate
precautions and safety measures such
as
Properly designed blasting by
effective stemming and use of
optimum charge/delay detonators
(O.D.).
Use of explosives and its handling
in accordance with the provisions
of Indian explosive Act and mines
Act. Blasting by experienced foremen and
blasters under the supervision of
Mines Manager.
8.2 From any other causes No Not Applicable
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural
disasters causing environmental damage
(e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides,
cloudburst etc)?
No
The proposed project site falls in
zone-II as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002.
Hence, seismically it is a stable zone.
9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which
could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts
with other existing or planned activities in the locality
S.
No.
Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/
No
Details thereof (with approximate
quantities/rates, wherever possible)
with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting. Facilities, ancillary development or
development stimulated by the project
which could have impact on the
environment e.g.:
The manganese ore mineral mining
will lead into overall improvement
and development of area due to
increased direct and indirect
employment opportunities,
infrastructural development and
consequently economic upliftment of
nearby population.
• Supporting infrastructure (roads, power
supply, waste or waste water treatment,
etc.)
eg. :
• Housing development
• Extractive industries
• Supply industries
• Other
Yes
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could
have an impact on the environment
Yes The created water body will improve
the groundwater table and
availability of water to the nearby
population for meeting their
requirements.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No Not Applicable
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to
other existing or planned projects with
similar effects
No Not Applicable
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.
No.
Areas Name/
Identity
Aerial distance (within 15 km.)
Proposed project location
boundary
1 Areas protected under international
conventions, national or local legislation
for their ecological, landscape, cultural or
other related value
No Not Applicable
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for
ecological reasons - Wetlands, water
courses or other water bodies, coastal
zone, biospheres, mountains, forests
Yes
KhapaPadri Reserve Forest
(Open Jungle) ~ 0.5 km, NNE
-3 Areas used by protected, important or
sensitive species of flora or fauna for
breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over
wintering, migration
No
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground
waters Yes
Kanhan River ~ 3.88 km, E
Kapleshwar Nala ~ 3.97km, S
Korardhari Nala ~ 8.41km, S
Khekara Nala ~ 5.57km, ENE
5 State, National boundaries Yes Madhya Pradesh State Boundary
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for
access to recreation or other tourist,
pilgrim areas
No
7 Defense installations No
8 Densely populated or built-up area No Saoner – 25.00Km
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made
land uses (hospitals, schools, places of
worship, community facilities)
No
10 Areas containing important, high quality
or scarce resources
(ground water resources, surface
resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries,
No
tourism, minerals)
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or
environmental damage. (those where
existing legal environmental standards
are exceeded)
No
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which
could cause the project to present
environmental problems
(earthquakes, subsidence, landslides,
erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse
climatic conditions)
No The area is not known for these
natural hazards. Seismically, this
area is categorized under Zone-II
as per IS-1893 (Part-1)-2002.
Hence, seismically the site is a
stable zone.
(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
ProposedTerms of Reference which will be addressed for the preparation of the EIA
Report are presented as Annexure V I hereby give an undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are
true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information
submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance
given, if any, to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost:
Date:
Place:Nagpur, Maharashtra
10 Km Radius Google Map
10km Topographic Map
Drainage Map of Study Area
PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. Environment Impact Assessment/Environment Management Plan document shall be in
accordance with the provisions & generic structure stipulated in the EIA Notification
2006 dt. 14.09.2006 & subsequent amendments.
2. EIA-EMP document shall be based on the maximum achievable mineral extraction (2732
TPA) capacity.
3. EIA-EMP document shall include complete profile of the Project Proponent,
implementing organization & Project Consultants.
4. EIA-EMP document shall cover land description of project site (plot/survey/khasara
number, village, tehsil, district, state & extent of land involved).
5. EIA-EMP document shall include deposit conditions working depth mining scheme,
details of machinery, backfilling of mine pit with type of blasting, drilling and explosives.
6. The general features such as surface drainage, mineral transportation and process flow of
beneficiation plant, power and water supply shall be indicated.
7. The baseline environmental status within 10km radius from the boundary limit of mining
lease area (buffer zone) and core zone with respect to air, water, noise and soil shall be
covered.
Environmental Attributes and Frequency of Monitoring
Sr.
No.
Attributes Parameters Frequency
1 Ambient Air
Quality
PM10, PM2.5, SO2 , NOX and CO 24 hourly samples twice a
week for three months (12
weeks) at 8 locations.
2 Meteorology Wind speed, Wind direction,
Temperature, Relative humidity
and Rainfall
Non-instrumental observation
Cloud cover, visibility and dust
storms etc will be recorded.
In the existing quarry site
continuous for one season
with hourly recording and
secondary data collected
from the nearest IMD
station, Nagpur.
3 Water quality Physical, Chemical and
Bacteriological parameters at 4
ground water locations and 4
surface water location.
Grab samples will be
collected once during study
period.
4 Soil quality Soil samples will be collected at 8
locations.
Grab samples will be
collected once during study
period.
5 Ecology Existing terrestrial and aquatic
flora and fauna in 10-Km radius.
Through field studies once
during study period.
Secondary data will also be
collected.
6 Noise levels Noise levels in dB (A) at 8
locations will be monitored.
Noise levels in and around
the project area will be
monitored every hour for 24
hours at each location once
during study period.
7 Land use Trend of land use change for
different categories
Based on data collected from
secondary sources like
census abstracts of census of
India 2011 and satellite
imagery 2001 & 2011.
Sr.
No.
Attributes Parameters Frequency
8 Geology Geological history Data will be collected from
secondary sources
9 Hydrogeology Drainage area and pattern, nature
of streams, aquifer characteristics,
recharge and discharge areas
Hydro-geological data based
on primary and secondary
sources
10 Socio-
Economic
aspects
Socio-economic characteristics:
i.e. demographic structures,
population dynamics,
infrastructure resources, health
status, economic resources.
The data on demographic
profile in the study area will
be collected from primary
and secondary sources like
census abstracts of census of
India 2011
8. Baseline data generation for one season (post monsoon) with respect to air, water, noise
and soil shall be generated on the same sampling locations for obtaining EC for 2732
TPA.
9. EIA-EMP document shall include land use pattern including agriculture, forest land,
water bodies and settlements.
10. Existence of National Park, Wild Life sanctuary, migratory routes of wild animals within
10 km of mine lease area shall be brought out.
11. Topographical map of study area (core & buffer zone -10 km from the boundary of core
zone) showing major topographical features shall be included.
12. EIA-EMP document shall include biological environment (flora and fauna) and
socioeconomic environment within the study area.
13. EIA-EMP document shall include anticipated impacts on land, air, noise and water
environment and the mitigation measures.
14. Environmental monitoring program and the environment management plan shall also be
covered.
ANNEXURE1-b
PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR NEW MANGANESE ORE MINE (MINING LEASE AREA 26.67 Ha)
AT
Village-Kawatha, Tehsil-Saoner,
District-Nagpur, State-Maharashtra
Project Proponent:
Rachana A. Belorkar
Khasara
No.251,253,254,255,259,267,268,269,271,272
Village Kawatha Tehsil - Saoner District -
Nagpur, Pin code - 441112
Environment Consultant
October 2016
PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT
1. Executive Summary
Company Profile
The lessee Smt. Rachana A. Belorkar is seeking environmental clearance for Manganese mine
for producing 2732 TPA (As per approved Mine Plan) as per the provisions of EIA notification
2006.
This is a case of newly proposed Mn mine. The prospecting license for Manganese over an
area of 26.67 Ha. has been granted to applicant dated 22-09-2008 for a period of 2 years. The
said prospecting license was executed with the collector the collector Nagpur on behalf of the
Govt. of Maharashtra on 15th January 2009 and valid up to 14th January 2011. After receiving
Letter of Intent dated 18 jan 2016 against Mining lease application dated 20 Jan 2011, from
Gov. of Maharashtra numbered MMN-0915/CN99/industry-9, Directorate of Geology & Mining,
Nagpur has approved the mining plan vide Letter No. NGP/MN/MPW-1173/NGP-2016 dt.
03.08.16.The area is located in Khasra No. 251, 253, 254, 255, 259, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272 in
Kawatha village, Tehsil Saoner, District Nagpur, Maharashtra.
The details address of lessee is as follows:
Smt. Rachana A. Belorkar
R/o Plot no. 57, Flat no.
D/2Kanchangeet Apartment, Shivaji Nagar,
Nagpur M.S.
Pin –440010
Mob No. 91 9371110101
Email-Shiva_minerals@yahoo.com
Site Address:-
Khasrano.(251, 253, 254, 255, 259, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272)
Village Kawatha
Tehsil - Saoner
District - Nagpur
Pin code - 441112
The Project:
This is a newly proposed Mn mine. The project is located at Khasra No. 251, 253, 254, 255,
259, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, Village: Kawatha, Tehsil: Saoner District: Nagpur, Maharashtra
over an area of 26.67 Ha. It is proposed to produce 2732 TPA Manganese from the mine by
opencast method of mining.
The lease area falls under Survey of India Toposheet no. 55K/15and lies between Latitudes 21°
29' 57.810" N to 21° 29' 32.541" N & Longitudes 78° 53' 39.245" E to 78° 54' 5.703" E.
BP. No.
Longitude/Easting Latitude/Northing
1 78° 53' 59.598" E 21° 29' 32.541" N
2 78° 53' 59.593" E 21° 29' 34.649" N
3 78° 53' 59.446" E 21° 29' 34.835" N
4 78° 53' 59.846" E 21° 29' 36.258" N
5 78° 53' 57.532" E 21° 29' 38.055" N
6 78° 53' 57.515" E 21° 29' 38.492" N 7 78° 53' 53.642" E 21° 29' 38.895" N
8 78° 53' 52.524" E 21° 29' 36.485" N
9 78° 53' 48.075" E 21° 29' 38.224" N
10 78° 53' 46.666" E 21° 29' 36.277" N
11 78° 53' 44.861" E 21° 29' 37.483" N
12 78° 53' 43.429" E 21° 29' 39.913" N
13 78° 53' 39.245" E 21° 29' 40.489" N 14 78° 53' 40.328" E 21° 29' 44.431" N 15 78° 53' 41.602" E 21° 29' 49.217" N 16 78° 53' 44.116" E 21° 29' 47.460" N 17 78° 53' 45.623" E 21° 29' 47.185" N
18 78° 53' 45.990" E 21° 29' 46.599" N
19 78° 53' 47.076" E 21° 29' 46.597" N
20 78° 53' 49.130" E 21° 29' 44.609" N
21 78° 53' 48.939" E 21° 29' 43.876" N
22 78° 53' 50.045" E 21° 29' 43.464" N
23 78° 53' 50.533" E 21° 29' 42.168" N
24 78° 53' 51.216" E 21° 29' 42.232" N
25 78° 53' 50.930" E 21° 29' 44.301" N
26 78° 53' 51.459" E 21° 29' 44.353" N
27 78° 53' 51.063" E 21° 29' 47.874" N
28 78° 53' 48.225" E 21° 29' 50.726" N
29 78° 53' 47.545" E 21° 29' 55.123" N 30 78° 53' 46.456" E 21° 29' 55.553" N 31 78° 53' 50.352" E 21° 29' 57.810" N
32 78° 53' 51.117" E 21° 29' 54.857" N 33 78° 53' 53.646" E 21° 29' 54.103" N 34 78° 53' 57.704" E 21° 29' 53.370" N 35 78° 53' 59.673" E 21° 29' 54.023" N 36 78° 54' 2.132" E 21° 29' 52.955" N 37 78° 54' 2.747" E 21° 29' 52.261" N 38 78° 54' 3.289" E 21° 29' 50.420" N
39 78° 54' 2.125" E 21° 29' 47.700" N
40 78° 54' 0.268" E 21° 29' 46.797" N 41 78° 53' 59.292" E 21° 29' 42.890" N 42 78° 54' 5.703" E 21° 29' 40.617" N 43 78° 54' 5.022" E 21° 29' 39.598" N 44 78° 54' 3.824" E 21° 29' 38.717" N 45 78° 54' 0.686" E 21° 29' 32.969" N 46 78° 54' 0.326" E 21° 29' 33.161" N
Project Status:
This is a new proposed mine. The prospecting license for Manganese over an area of 26.67 Ha.
has been granted to applicant dated 22-09-2008 for a period of 2 years. The said prospecting
license was executed with the collector the collector Nagpur on behalf of the Govt. of
Maharashtra on 15th January 2009 and valid up to 14th January 2011.After receiving Letter of
Intent dated 18 jan 2016 against Mining lease application dated 20 Jan 2011, from Gov. of
Maharashtra numbered MMN-0915/CN99/industry-9, Directorate of Geology & Mining, Nagpur
has approved the mining plan vide Letter No. NGP/MN/MPW-1173/NGP-2016 dt.03.08.16.
At present out of all land of proposed Mine Lease (Khasra no.251, 253, 254, 255, 259, 267, 268,
269, 271, 272), 30% land is acquired and remaining land purchace is under process.
Date of Commencement of Mining Operations:
This is a new proposed mine. Mine operations will be commenced after grant of environmental
clearance, mining lease and other necessary clearances.
2. INTRODUCTION
(i) Identification of project proponent
The lessee Smt. Rachana A. Belorkar is seeking environmental clearance for Manganese mine
for producing 2732 TPA as per the provisions of EIA notification 2006.
The details address of lessee is as follows:
Smt. Rachana A. Belorkar,
R/o Plot no. 57, Flat no. D/2
Kanchangeet Apartment, Shivaji Nagar,
Nagpur M.S.
Pin –440010
Mob No. 91 9371110101
Email: Shiva_minerals@yahoo.com
Site Address:-
Khasra no. (251, 253, 254, 255, 259, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272)
Village Kawatha
Tehsil - Saoner
District - Nagpur
Pin code - 441112
(ii) Brief description & nature of the project
This is a new proposed Manganese mine having area of 26.67 Ha & is a Category ‘A’ project as
per EIA Notification 2006 and its subsequent amendments. The lease area falls under Survey of
India Topo-sheet no. 55K/15 and lies between Latitudes 21° 29' 57.810" N to 21° 29' 32.541" N
& Longitudes 78° 53' 39.245" E to 78° 54' 5.703" E.
Letter of Intent is issued by gov of Maharashtra numbered MMN-0915/CN99/industry-9 on 18
Jan 2016. The existing project is located at Kh No. 251, 253, 254, 255, 259, 267, 268, 269, 271,
272 in Kawatha Village, Tehsil Saoner, District Nagpur, Maharashtra. It is proposed to produce
2732TPA stone from the mine by opencast manual method of mining.
(iii) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region
Manganese is abundantly available in the area. It is needed as a mandatory material in many
industries.The occurrence of Manganese in the area is proved by the way of geological
exploration and its production has important role in the local infrastructure development. The
proposed Manganese mine will also marginally benefit the local people by way of direct and
indirect employment. State Government is also benefitted by the mining through royalty.
(iv) Demand-Supply Gap
India is the fifth largest producer of Manganese & stands second in world considering total
reserves of Manganese. Production of Manganese in India has gone down in last 4 years
(Fig1).
Following are some uses of Manganese;
1.Oxidizing agent in steel industry
2.Dry Battery as Depolarizer
3.Used in the manufacture of
a. Ferro Manganese (70-74% Mn.) b. Silico Manganese (60-65% Mn.) c. Chrome Manganese (20- 25% Mn.)
4. Preparation of Organic and Inorganic Chemicals.
5. In Paints, Pigments, Ceramics and Ferrites.
6. As Micro-nutrients in Fertilizer and animal Feed.
Apart from these Mn is used in welding fluxes & as fuel addative.
Decreasing production and considering the need of Manganese in above mentioned industries,
there is need of more production of Manganese in India.
Fig. 1 India’s Manganese Ore Production
(v) Imports vs Indigenous production
In the current Manganese production business scenario, import of Manganese is not envisaged.
Maharashtra is one of the major producers of Manganese in the country.
(vi) Export Possibility
Not applicable as the production will be consumed within local area.
(vii) Domestic / Export Markets
Manganese has wide use in Indian industries therefore, demand in the domestic market is one
of the major reasons for growth of manganese production in India. Hence domestic market for
Manganese is well established.
(viii) Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the project
This project will generate employment for around 08 people. Priority for employment will be
given to local persons.
Sr. No Particulars No
1 Qualified Mine Manager 1
2 Part time Mining Engineer 1
3 Part time Geologist 1
4 Store Clerk cum Time keeper 1
5 Supervisor 1
6 Tipper Operator 1
7 Jack Hammer Driller 2
8 Compressor Operator 1
Total 09
In addition about 12 unskilled labours are required for float ore working from the first
year of working. The labours will be increased as and when required.
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
(i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any.
The mining of Manganese will be done by open cast manual method. There is no interlinked
project and it is an independent project.
(ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary
& project site layout) with coordinates
Located at Khasara No. 251, 253, 254, 255, 259, 27, 268, 269, 271, 272 in Kawatha Village,
Tehsil Saoner, District Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Sr.
No.
Kh. No. Area in
Ha.
Type of Land Ownership
1 251, 253, 254,
255, 259, 267,
268, 269, 271,
272
26.67 Pvt land Private Individual
Boundary Coordinates of the Applied Mine Lease Area
BP. No.
Longitude/Easting Latitude/Northing
1 78° 53' 59.598" E 21° 29' 32.541" N 2 78° 53' 59.593" E 21° 29' 34.649" N 3 78° 53' 59.446" E 21° 29' 34.835" N
4 78° 53' 59.846" E 21° 29' 36.258" N
5 78° 53' 57.532" E 21° 29' 38.055" N
6 78° 53' 57.515" E 21° 29' 38.492" N 7 78° 53' 53.642" E 21° 29' 38.895" N 8 78° 53' 52.524" E 21° 29' 36.485" N 9 78° 53' 48.075" E 21° 29' 38.224" N 10 78° 53' 46.666" E 21° 29' 36.277" N 11 78° 53' 44.861" E 21° 29' 37.483" N 12 78° 53' 43.429" E 21° 29' 39.913" N 13 78° 53' 39.245" E 21° 29' 40.489" N 14 78° 53' 40.328" E 21° 29' 44.431" N 15 78° 53' 41.602" E 21° 29' 49.217" N 16 78° 53' 44.116" E 21° 29' 47.460" N
17 78° 53' 45.623" E 21° 29' 47.185" N 18 78° 53' 45.990" E 21° 29' 46.599" N 19 78° 53' 47.076" E 21° 29' 46.597" N
20 78° 53' 49.130" E 21° 29' 44.609" N
21 78° 53' 48.939" E 21° 29' 43.876" N
22 78° 53' 50.045" E 21° 29' 43.464" N
23 78° 53' 50.533" E 21° 29' 42.168" N
24 78° 53' 51.216" E 21° 29' 42.232" N 25 78° 53' 50.930" E 21° 29' 44.301" N 26 78° 53' 51.459" E 21° 29' 44.353" N 27 78° 53' 51.063" E 21° 29' 47.874" N
28 78° 53' 48.225" E 21° 29' 50.726" N 29 78° 53' 47.545" E 21° 29' 55.123" N
30 78° 53' 46.456" E 21° 29' 55.553" N
31 78° 53' 50.352" E 21° 29' 57.810" N
32 78° 53' 51.117" E 21° 29' 54.857" N
33 78° 53' 53.646" E 21° 29' 54.103" N
34 78° 53' 57.704" E 21° 29' 53.370" N 35 78° 53' 59.673" E 21° 29' 54.023" N 36 78° 54' 2.132" E 21° 29' 52.955" N
37 78° 54' 2.747" E 21° 29' 52.261" N 38 78° 54' 3.289" E 21° 29' 50.420" N 39 78° 54' 2.125" E 21° 29' 47.700" N 40 78° 54' 0.268" E 21° 29' 46.797" N 41 78° 53' 59.292" E 21° 29' 42.890" N 42 78° 54' 5.703" E 21° 29' 40.617" N 43 78° 54' 5.022" E 21° 29' 39.598" N 44 78° 54' 3.824" E 21° 29' 38.717" N 45 78° 54' 0.686" E 21° 29' 32.969" N 46 78° 54' 0.326" E 21° 29' 33.161" N
(iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site,
particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted
There is no alternate site. The mining of any ore/mineral is based on availability of Ore/mineral
in the area as per investigation report details and hence the application for mining was
submitted to Government of Maharashtra. In turn Letter of Intenet numbered MMN-
0915/CN99/industry-9 is issued to Project Proponent.
Size or magnitude of operation
This is a new proposed Manganese mine over an area of 26.67 ha for the maximum production
of Stone @2732TPA.
Fig.2 INDEX MAP OF SITE
PROJECT
SITE
Fig. 3 Google Image of Project Site
Fig. 4 Study Area Toposheet Map (10 km)
Fig. 5 Drainage Map of Study Area(10km)
Fig. 6 Study Area Google Map (10km)
(iv) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/ flow chart showing
the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given)
a. Major Mineral-ManganeseOpen Cast Mining
The mining will be carried out by manual opencast method, which includes excavation by drilling
and blasting, loading and transportation, stacking and finally dispatch by tippers. The annual
Manganese production capacity of the mine will be 2732 per annum.This is a newly proposed
having area 26.67 Ha. Top soil is present in patches and it will be removed and spread in the
safety zone for plantation purpose. Maximum 6074 m3 Overburden (murrum + Soil) will be
generated during mining. Mined out Manganese from the mine will be transported to the nearby
crusher unit for sizing and screening. No crusher is proposed within lease area. After size
reduction and screening, the Manganes will be transported to the buyer's location.
MINING METHODOLOGY PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
b. Proposed Infrastructure:
The proposed infrastructure will consist of Mine office, first aid center, drinking water facility, rest
shelter and approachroad network. Water for dust suppression and plantation will be provided
from rainwater accumulated in mine pits (when available) and from nearby villages by tanker.
Electricity will be obtained from MSEB grid or DG Set.
All the public facilities, like school, hospital, dispensary & Post Office etc. are available in nearby
villages and Saoner town.
(v) Raw material required along with estimated quantity, likely source, marketing area
of final product/s, Mode of transport of raw Material and Finished Product
No, major raw materials will be required during mining of Manganese mineral. But there will be
requirement of some essential materials like explosive for blasting which will be sourced from
licensed explosive dealers, electricity which will be taken from MSEB grid/ DG set, diesel
requirement will be fulfilled from the nearby filling station and the water requirement of 15KLD
for drinking, dust suppression & plantation will be fulfilled from the nearby village through
borewell, well, tanker and mine water (when available). After excavation of Manganese, it will be
transported to the nearby crusher (not in the Mine Lease) for screening and sizing, after that it
will be directly sold in the open market.
Excavation by Drilling &
Blasting
Loading & Transportation
Crushing & Screening
(Outside ML Area)
Stacking at
Designated areas
Dispatch
(vi) Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any,
should be briefly outlined
Opencast mining will recover the maximum Manganese mineral from the deposit and mining will
be done as per the DGMS guidelines with due concern for safety & conservation.
The resources namely diesel, explosive, water and electricity will also be utilized in the optimal
manner with due regards to safety.A water reservoir will be developed in the lower benches of
the mined out pit. It would also act as groundwater recharge structure. This will also be useful
for rainwater harvesting. This will improve the water table.Plantation will be developed in 7.5 m
safety zone as well as near office etc. and on the top benches of the mined out pit. The water
reservoir can be used by nearby farmers for irrigation. In post mining stage, the mining area
may be developed as a water reservoir and plantation.
(vii) Availability of water its source, Energy/ power requirement and source should be
given
The amount of water required during mining and related activities would be around 15 KLD. This
demand will be fulfilled with the help of bore well, tanker water from nearby village and mine
water (when available). The diesel requirement (40-45 liters) will be sourced from nearby diesel
filling station.
(viii) Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their
Management/disposal
Solid Waste: About 3530cu.m. waste rock/rejects will be generated from mine during first five
year of mining. The solid waste that will be generated from the mining activity will be stacked in
non-mineralized zone within mining lease area so that it can be used for partial backfilling of
mined out pit after completion of mining activity in future. Around 6074 cum of OB (Murrum +
Soil) will be generated during mining plan period, which will be spread in the safety zone and
plantation will be carried out over it.
Liquid Effluent: Surface run-off accumulated in the mine pit will be used for dust suppression
and plantation in the mine and excess water will be pumped out by diesel operated pump and
water will be discharged through drain pipe which will follow the natural course of drainage. In
the mining lease area there is a small seasonal gully developed due to rain water is in
existence. Apart from this no other kind of water bodies are in existence. There is hardly any
impact on quality of Mine water and any interference with surface water sources is also not
envasiged.
Waste dump management:
The waste rockgeneratedduring the mining operation will be stacked and dumped at the
earmarked places as per mine plan having average height of about 3 M during the plan and
conceptual period. The active dumps will be suitably stabilized by means of proper terracing in
the retreating fashion and after attaining the proposed height, plantation would be carried out.
The angle of response of these dumps will not be more than 450. Garland drain and retaining
wall will be constructed during the plan period. Slope stability investigations would be carried out
in the conceptual period to avoid land slide and develop the mine accordingly so that there will
not be any accidental hazard. However, for maintaining the slope stability of the pit, required
quantity of waste would be used for backfilling the partial pit before final closure of mining
activities.
4. SITE ANALYSIS
(i) Connectivity
Nearest Railway Station : Kelod ~ 5 Km, SW
Nearest Airport : Nagpur, ~ 65Km, NE
Nearest Highway : NH 47
MH SH 248 and SH250
(ii) Land Form, Land use and Land ownership
This is an existing non-operational Stone Quarry having area of 26.67ha located in Village
Kawatha, Tehsil Saoner, District Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Present Land Use Pattern
SL. NO. DESCRIPTION AREA IN Ha
1 Area under Pits 0.040
3 Area under Dumps Nil
4 Area under storage of ore Nil
5 Area under soil Nil
6 Area under Plantation Nil
7 Area under Hutment / Office etc. Nil
8 Area under Mine Roads Nil
9 Area under crusher unit Nil
Total 0.040
KhasraNo. Area in Ha. Type of Land Ownership
251, 253, 254,
255, 259, 267,
268, 269, 271,
272
26.67 Pvt land Private Individual
(iii) Topography (along with map)
The topography of the area is slightly sloping with maximum elevation at 390m MSL and lowest
elevation of 342m MSL in northern and southern parts.Mined out pit exists within the mine lease
area. The applied mining area is covered with scanty bushes and small trees.
(iv) Proposed 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 forests, 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
Proposed land use:This is a new proposed mine over an area of 26.67 Ha. At the end of
mining plan period, mine pits will cover 0.2544 Ha, Plantation will be carried out over an area of
0.2850ha, roads and office infrastructure will be developed in 0.1800Ha. Remaining area will
remain undisturbed.
At the end of life mine, the mined out pit will be converted into water reservoir along the lower
benches. This would also help in ground water recharge and can also be used for rain water
harvesting. Plantation will be done on the partial backfilled area, upper benches of mined out
pits and in the 7.5 m safety zone around the mined out pit. Water from the mined out pit can
also be used by the nearby farmers for irrigation purpose.
Distance from the nearest forest:
Khapa Padri Reserve Forest (Open Jungle) ~ 0.5 km, NNE
Distance from the nearest water body:
(v) Proposed Infrastructure
The proposed infrastructure will consist of Mine office, rest shelter and approach road network.
Water for dust suppression and plantation will be provided from rainwater accumulated in mine
pits (when available) and from nearby villages by tanker, borewell. Electricity will be obtained
from MSEB grid or DG Set.
All the public facilities, like school, hospital, dispensary & Post Office etc. are available in
Kelod& Tehsil place Saoner.
(vi) Soil Classification
Top soil is Lateritic having reddish brown in color available in patches within the applied mining
area with varying thickness of 0.40 to 0.80m. This soil covers mostly the southern part of the
area. The soil is poor in plant nutrients.
Name of the River/Stream/Nala
Distance from Project Site
Direction from Project Site
Kanhan River 3.88 Km E
Kapleshwar Nala 3.97 Km S
Korardhari Nala 8.41Km S
Khekara Nala 5.57 Km ENE
(vii) Climate
The Climate of the place is characterized by a hot summer and general dryness throughout the
year except during the monsoon season, i.e., June to October with annual rainfall 1000 mm.
The winter season starts from December and continues till the end of February. The maximum
average temperature recorded 46°C in the month of May and minimum average temperature
recorded 8°C in the month of December. The relative humidity in the atmosphere varies over
the year but throughout the year maximum humidity is above 32%. Both the day and night
temperatures increase rapidly during the onset of summer season from March to May.
Source: IMD data, Nagpur District (1971- 2000)
(viii) Social Infrastructure available
The project site is well connected to Kawatha village by local all season road. Water is available
by tanker & bore well from nearby village. The basic facilities like bus and other communication
facilities are available in Kelod and Saoner Tehsil. All the public facilities, like school, hospital,
dispensary & Post Office etc. are available in Kelod and Saoner town.
5. PLANNING BRIEF
(i) Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities. transportation etc.) Town and
Country Planning/ Development authority Classification
This is a new proposed Manganese Mine. The project activities will come into operation stage
after getting statutory clearances from concerned authorities. Further project activities will follow
the applicable rules and regulation and provide the control measure and devices to achieve the
standard norms. The mine will be operated by manual opencast method of mining. Maximum
production of Manganese according to current approved Mine Plan will be 2732 tonnes per
annum.Mining is proposed in 26.67 Ha mine lease area.
(ii) Land use planning (breakup along with green belt etc.)
This is a new proposed Manganese Mine. Mining activities with manual opencast method of
mining will be conducted in ML area for excavating Manganese. Plantation with suitable native
species will be taken up along the roads & on vacant unused land within mining lease area
progressively with mine operation till mine closure.
The details of land use planning are given below -
Sl.
No.
Description Present Land Use
Area in Ha
At The End Of Plan Period
First five years
Area in Ha
1 Area under Pits 0.040( Mined by
local people)
0.2544
2 Dumping of top soil Nil 0.0510
3 Area under reject Dumps Nil 0.3600
4 Storage of Mineralized
rejects
Nil 0.0400
5 Storage of Ore Nil 0.1000
6 Shed/Building Nil 0.0200
7 Road Nil 0.1600
8 Plantation Nil 0.2850
9 Area Undisturbed 26.63 25.3995
Total 26.67 26.67
(iii) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)
This is a new proposed Manganese Mine. The proposed annual production during first five
years will be 2732 TPA Stone. The mined out Stone mineral after excavation will be dispatched
to nearby crusher located in mining lease area for screening and sizing. The product will be sold
in open market through existing road network. 25-30 nos. of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled
manpower will be required.
(iv) Amenities/Facilities
The area is approachable throughout the year. Laborers are engaged for mining from the
nearby villages. Mine office and temporary labor hutments with drinking water facilities would be
developed. Availability of water and electric power is not a problem in this area. Electricity is
available nearby. Drainage of the area during rainy season is controlled by a seasonal nallas.
Drinking water is available through dug / bore wells. Most of the dug wells in the area are
seasonal having water up to the end of March- April. During summer villagers are mostly using
water from bore wells. The water from dug well and bore wells are unpolluted and hygienic.
Human settlement is seen in the village and surrounding villages. The villagers fall under low
income group as only agriculture is the main occupation of the villagers and the land is
cultivated only during the rainy season and having no other avenues to earn. Lifestyle of the
people will not be disturbed by mining activity. Laborers would be engaged for mining from
adjoining villages and as such there is no problem of human settlement.
6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE
(i) Industrial Area (Processing Area)
The mining activity will be carried out within mine lease area and no mineral processing is
proposed as the mined out Manganese mineral after excavation will be dispatched to nearby
crusher for screening and sizing.
(ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area)
There is no residential area within the mine area and no residential structure is proposed as the
required manpower will be employed from nearby villages having their own accommodation.
(iii) Green Belt
Plantation over an area of 0.2850ha (at end of 5 year period) with suitable native species will be
taken up along the safety zone & on vacant unused land within mining lease area progressively
with mine operation till mine closure.
(iv) Social Infrastructure
The mining activity will create employment for the local people. This will also create indirect
employment opportunities like contractual jobs, vehicle driving and shops. The project will
provide employment to about 25 to 30 skilled, semiskilled and unskilled persons.
(v) Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation Road/ Rail/Metro/Water ways etc.)
Nearest Railway Station : Kelod ~ 5 Km, SW
Nearest Airport : Nagpur, ~ 65 Km, SSW
Nearest Highway : NH 47
MH SH 248 and SH 250
(vi) Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water)
Drinking water requirement will be met from bore well, and by tanker from nearby village.
(vii) Sewerage System
Domestic effluent will be discharged in Septic Tank and soak pit.
(viii) Solid Waste Management
About 6074 M3 (9111 MT) soil waste material & 3530 MT waste rock/rejects will be generated
from mine during first five year of mining. The solid waste that will be generated from the mining
activity will be stacked in embarked non-mineralized zone within mining lease area so that it can
be used for partial backfilling of mined out pit after completion of mining activity in future. Around
12641 cum of OB (Murrum + Soil + waste rock) will be generated during mining plan period,
which will be spread in the safety zone and plantation will be carried out over it.
(ix) Power Requirement & Supply / source
Electricity will be required only for site office and lighting purpose during night. The power
required will be sourced from the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) grid / DG set as &
when required.
7. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN)
(i) Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons
including home oustees, land oustees and landless labour (A brief outline to be
given)
This is a new proposed Manganese Mineand no rehabilitation and resettlement is involved. It is
a privateland.
8. PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES
(i) Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule
for the project will be given)
The lessee Smt. Rachana A. Belorkar is seeking environmental clearance for Manganese Mine
for producing 2732TPA as per the provisions of EIA notification 2006.
This is a case of newy proposed Manganese Mine. The project is located at Khasra No. 251,
253, 254, 255, 259, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, Village Kawatha, Tehsil Saoner, District Nagpur,
Maharashtra over an area of 26.67 Ha. Letter of intent has been issued by government of
Maharashtra numbered MMN-0915/CN99/industry-9and the Directorate of Geology & Mining,
Nagpur has approved the mining plan vide Letter No. NGP/MN/MPW-1173/NGP-2016
dt.03.08.16.
The Mine activity will be initiatedonly after getting environmental clearance and will be
performed as per mine plan, and along with adequate control measures to minimize
environmental damage. Life of mine on the basis of proved reserve and proposed production
capacity of Stone mineral are given in following table:
Total Mineable Reserves (Proved Category) = 6400tonne
Total Mined out Reserves Nil
Net Mineable Reserves Available = 6400tonne
Life of the mine @2732TPA
(By further exploration the life of mine will be expanded)
~ 5 Years
Mining will be commenced after receiving all statutory clearances from the concerned regulatory
authorities. Life of the mine is estimated as about 4.92 i.e. ~5years.
(ii) Estimated project cost and along with analysis in terms of economic viability of
the project
Project Cost Calculation
S.
No. Particulars No.
Dia of hole
In mm Size/ capacity Cost(Rs. Lakh)
1. Land (26.67 ha) ---- ---- ------ 296.55
2. Machinery (On Hire Basis)
a) Compressor 1 350 cfm
b) Jackhammer 2 33mmdia
c) Dumper/Tippers 1 15tonne
d) Water Sprinkler 1
3. Infrastructure 5.00
4. Settling Tank 0.50
Total Cost 302.05(Rs. Lakh)
Economic viability of the project:
Sr. No. Items Details of content Cost per ton in
Rupees
1. Geological
Exploration
Exploration by drilling for assessment of
depth persistence and grade of deposit
200 mts
110/-
2. Mining Mining plan, Manpower requirement for
raising the mineral
1700/-
3. Environment EIA/EMP, Socio-economic impact,
Rehabilitation
40/-
Plantation and maintenance 10/-
4. Processing No beneficiation process, Breaking,
sorting and loading
50/-
5. Infrastructure Rest shelter, office, road etc. and
maintenance
10/-
6. Costing Capital and operating cost and working
capital Rs. 25,00,000/- Interest 18%
100/-
7. Marketing POL, Visits and conveyance, Lodging
Boarding etc,
100/-
8. Economic
Viability
Cash flow forecast inflation effects- About
5% of sale value
150/-
9. Others Statutory provisions mining, labor and
taxation
40/-
10. Royalty/ dead
rent
Payment of royalty, surface rent, office
expenses and others
600/-
11. Welfare and
ancillary
operations
Labor welfare, Manual mining tools etc. 20/-
Total Rs. 2,930/-
a. Expenditure Proposed for Environmental protection activities :The proposed yearly
expenditure on environment activities are shown below :
Sl
No.
Environment Activities Annual
Expenditure
(Rs. In lakhs)
1. Air Pollution Control (dust suppression along road –mobile
water sprinklers)
2.00
2 Plantation & Maintenance (within mining area and along
transport road outside mine lease area @ Rs.50 per plant)
0.20
3 Environment Monitoring (Air, Water, Noise & Soil Monitoring
@ 4 times in a year)
2.00
4 Construction & maintenance of settling tank, garland drains,
etc
1
5 Personal protective equipments (Helmets, safety shoes, dust
masks, ear plugs, etc)
0.25
6 Provision of fencing around mine pit 0.75
7 CSR activities in nearby Villages 0.08
Total 6.28
9. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)
Financial & social benefits with special emphasis on the benefits to the local people
including tribal population if any in the area
This mining project will provide employment to 09people which will include skilled and unskilled
labours and indirect employment will also be created due to this project. The project proponent
will also play an important role in the development and improvement of the infrastructure of that
region which will help in improving the standard of living of that region.
DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Sr. No. Particulars Details
1. Project Location KhasraNo. : 251, 253, 254, 255, 259, 267, 268, 269, 271,
272,
Village - Kawatha
Tehsil – Saoner
District - Nagpur, Maharashtra
Sr. No. Particulars Details
2. Latitude/Longitude Latitudes 21° 29' 57.810" N to 21° 29' 32.541" N &
Longitudes 78° 53' 39.245" E to 78° 54' 5.703" E.
3. Location covered in
Toposheet No 55 K/15
4. Climatic Conditions IMD data, Nagpur (1971-2000)
Avg. Ambient air temp 8o C to 46 o C
Avg. Annual rainfall 1000 mm
5. Site elevation above Mean
Sea Level
Highest Elevation: 390 m MSL
Lowest elevation: 342 m MSL
6. Land use at the proposed
project site
Pvt land
7. Site topography Undulating with slight slope towards South &Southeast.
Old mine pit exists within lease area.
8. Nearest roadway NH-7 ~ 9.90 km,SE
SH-255 ~ 4.80 km N
9. Nearest Railway Station Kelod ~ 5 Km, SW
10. Nearest Railway line Railway Line connecting–North Eastern Railway Nagpur-
Chhindwara Extn.
11. Nearest Air Port Nagpur ~65 km, SW
12. Nearest village/major town Village : Kawatha ~ 2.5 km, South
Town:Saoner town~ 25 km, South
13. Hills/valleys Hillocks in North and west side within 10 Km radius of
mine lease area.
14. Ecologically sensitive zone None within 10km radius area
15. Nearest
Reserved/Protected
forests
KhapaPadri Reserve forest at 0.5 km in NNW direction
from Mine lease boundary
16. Historical/tourist places None within 5 km radius of mine lease area
17. Nearest Industries Stone mine in 10 km area
18. Nearest water bodies Khekara Nala waterbody ~ 6.54 km, NE
Kanhan River ~ 2.66 km, NE
19. Seismic zone The area is not known for natural hazards. Seismically,
this area is categorized under Zone-II as per IS-1893
(Part-1)-2002. Hence, seismically the site is a stable
zone.
Source: Field Studies, Anacon Laboratories Pvt. Limited.
SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
Approval of Mine Plan
Khasara in Mine Boundary
Letter of Intent
Annexure 2 – Lease Execution Document
Certificate from the State Forest Department that no forest land is
involved in the mine lease area
ANNEXURE 3A-Nagpur Forest Subdivision Office letter to Land record office
ANNEXURE 3B -Land Record Department letter to Forest Subdivision Office, Nagpur
ANNEXURE 3C - Nagpur Forest Subdivision Office letter to Project Proponent
ANNEXURE 3D - Proponent letter to Tehsildar, Saoner
ANNEXURE 3E - Tehsildar, Saoner letter to Proponent
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