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Project Name: Balu/Sand mining (minor mineral) Pre-Feasibility Report District: Nawada, Bihar M/s Jai Mata Di Enterprises Proprietor – Sh. Gopal Prasad Hanuman Complex, Main Road, Nawada (Bihar)

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PRE- FEASIBILITY

REPORT


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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Letter of Intent (LOI) for mining of minor mineral sand has been granted under Bihar Minor Mineral Concession

Rules 1972 by District Mining Officer, Nawada (Bihar) vide Memo No.860 dated 01.11.2014, for the period of 5

year to M/s Jai Mata Di Enterprises, Hanuman Complex, Main Road, Nawada, Bihar, proprietor Sh. Gopal

Prasad. The area of mining is 402.98 Hectares approximately. Copy enclosed as Annexure-I)

The proposed production capacity of sand is 41,47,000 MTPA. The lease area lies on Sakri, Panchanan, Khuri,

Nati, Dhanerjey, Tilaiya and Dhadar riverbed of district Nawada, Bihar. The total mine contract area is 402.98

hectares which is non-forest land. The proposed mining project land has been allotted as a single unit for mining

of Balu sand throughout the riverbeds of district Nawada, Bihar.

The following special conditions shall be applicable for the excavation of Balu minor mineral from river beds in

order to ensure safety of river-beds, structures and the adjoining areas:

1. Restricted areas for Sand Mining according to new Sand Policy 2013:

a. In case of Railway bridge and National or State Highways the area of 300 m on both sides of the bridge

is prohibited and in case of normal bridge it is 100 m on both sides.

b. For the safety of Koyilawar bridge the area between 600 m south and 300 m North of the bridge is

restricted for mining.

c. An area at a distance of 50 m from any Public or Religious Place/Samshan Ghat is restricted.

d. An area of 5 meter from both sides of the river is restricted

e. Area upto 100m upstream and downstream from any dam/wire/irrigation structure is restricted.

f. Mining upto the depth of 1.80 m only is allowed in the areas at a distance of 46-61 km from Flood

Controlling Embankments and up ton 2.40 m depth in areas at a distance of 61-91 m from such

embankments.

g. The level of irrigation outlets must be kept parallel to the level of the river bed i.e. the level of river bed

must not be below the irrigation outlets.

h. Sand mining will not be done around Infiltration well/ Intake wells.

i. If any river releases water for irrigation then in areas of such river mining will be done only after

obtaining NOC from the Department Water Resources, so that the irrigation system will not be affected.

2. Maximum depth of Sand Mining:

a. The maximum depth of sand mining in the river bed will not exceed 3 m from the un-mined bed or

the water level (whichever is low) at any point.


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3. Endowment Period of Sand Ghats:

a. The Endowment period of Sand Ghats is maximum 5 years.

The contractor shall be under obligation to carry out mining in accordance with all other provisions as applicable

under the Mine Act, 1952, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Bihar Minor Mineral

Concession Rules 1972.

Salient features of the project

Project name Balu/Sand Mining (minor mineral)

Mining Contract Area 402.98 Hectares

Location of mine Balu/sand mining is permitted throughout all the balu ghats of

district Nawada, Bihar. The balu ghats lie on Sakri, Panchanay,

Khuri, Nati, Dhanarjay, Tilaiya and Dhadar riverbed of district

Nawada, Bihar.

Coordinates of Ghat/River

1). Sakri River

North End: -N 25°01’ 42’’ E 85°34’ 06’

South End:- N 24°46’ 52’’ E 85°44’ 25’

2). Panchanan River North End: - N 25°00’ 54’’ E 85°31’ 18’

South End: - N 24°55’ 55’’ E85°25’ 00’’

3). Nati River North End :- N 24°55’ 00’’E 85°50’ 30’’

South End :- N 24°48’ 22’’ E 85°57’ 23’’

4). Tilaya River North End :-N 24°55’44’’ E 85°24’ 43’’

South End:- N 24°34’ 45’’ E 85°19’ 48’’

5). Dhadhar River North End:-N 24°55’55’’ E 85°25’ 00’’

South End:- N 24°34’45’’ E 85°19’ 48’’

6). Dhanarjay River North End:-N 24°57’00’’ E 85°29’ 16’’

South End:- N 24°35’10’’ E 85°34’ 06’’

7). Khuri Rever North End:-N 24°59’40’’ E 85°29’ 25’’

South End:- N 24°38’57’’ E 85°32’ 48’’

Toposheet number 72 G/8 , 72G/12, 72 G/16

72H/5, 72H/6, 72H/9, 72H/10, 72H/13.

River/Nalla/Nadi/Khad River

Minerals of mine Balu/Sand

Reserve Geological Reserve : 2,41,78,800 MT

Mineable Reserve : 1,81,34,100 MT

Proposed production Total production in 5 years : 1,48,83,200 MT

Production Capacity: 41,47,000 MT

Method of mining Open cast semi mechanized

No of working days 300 days


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2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1Identification of Project and Project Proponent

Letter of Intent (LOI) for mining of minor mineral sand has been granted by District Mining Officer, Nawada

(Bihar) vide Memo No. 860 dated 01.11.2014, for the period of 5 year to M/s Jai Mata Di Enterprises, Proprietor

– Sh. Gopal Prasad, Hanuman Complex, Main Road, Nawada (Bihar). The area of mining is 402.98 hectares

approximately.

The details of the project proponent and project are given below:

Name of the applicant M/s Jai Mata Di Enterprises,

Proprietor – Sh. Gopal Prasad

Address of Applicant Hanuman Complex, Main Road, Nawada (Bihar)

Name of Mine All Balu Ghat Mines of district Nawada, Bihar

Mineral Sand

Area (ha) 402.98

Status of Project New contract

2.2 Brief description of nature of the project

The proposed mining contract area is 402.98 hectaresof allbalu ghatsof district Nawada, Bihar. It has been

proposed to excavate 1,48,83,200 MT of sand in 5 yearsfrom the bed of various rivers of district Nawada, Bihar.

The production capacity will be 41,47,000 MT per year. The Sand material will be replenished during in

monsoon season every year, as the mining will be undertaken on a rotation basis, in such a way that excavated

areas of previous years mining will act as depository for the post monsoon season.

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

Building huge infrastructure as envisaged by Government of Indiaparticularly in road and housing sector

requires basic building and construction raw materials. The sand is one of primary building material required for

the purpose. The mining activities as proposed are the backbone of all construction and infrastructure projects as

the raw material for construction is made available only from such mining. The sand to be excavated is in high

demand at the local market for real estate and infrastructure industry. This project will also provide employment

to local people helping them earn livelihood. In addition to this, it will further prevent widening of the above

Water demand (approximate) Total Water Requirement: 36KLD

Domestic: 6 KLD

Dust Supression: 20 KLD

Plantation : 10 KLD

Man power 133

Nearest railway station Nawada Railway Station: 2.0 KM E

Nearest state highway/nationalhighway National Highway 31: 1 KM W

Nearest air port Gaya Airport: 37 KM SW


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mentionedrivers bed due to the deposition of sediments which if not mined out will result in raising of the river

bed causing flooding, damage to the adjoining areas, destruction of life and property.

2.4Demand-Supply Gap

The demand for Sand is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our country. The mineral is

used mainly in the construction activities like roads,buildings, bridges. The requirement for the mineral is always

high throughout the country. Therefore there is always a good demand of the mineral in the domestic market.

2.5Imports vs. Indigenous Production

The demand in the domestic market is high sand mineral is available in abundant quantity in the contracted area

and can be excavated indigenously. Import does not apply in the present case of sand mining.

2.6 Export Possibility

There is no proposal to export the sand.

2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets

Domestic Market

The sand excavated will be directly sold in the market.

Export Market

The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real estate and infrastructure sector

etc. No possibility of export of sand from this contract.

2.8Employment Generation (Direct and indirect) due to the project

This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. It will provide employment to

the people residing in vicinity and indirectly by the development of supporting infrastructure.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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

The proposed project of 402.98 Hectares is of Sand mining project. The mineral excavated will be directly

transported to the real estate, construction and infrastructure projects.

3.2 Location

The mining contract has been granted by the mining department for excavation of balu/sand throught the river

beds of district Nawada. The balu ghats along the river beds have been marked on survey of india maps.

The project falls in SOI Toposheet No. 72 G/8 , 72G/12, 72 G/16, 72H/5, 72H/6, 72H/9, 72H/10, 72H/13. (The

Key Plan of the location is enclosed as Annexure III)

Coordinates of Ghat/River

1). Sakri River

North End: -N 25°01’ 42’’ E 85°34’ 06’

South End:- N 24°46’ 52’’ E 85°44’ 25’

2). Panchanan River North End: - N 25°00’ 54’’ E 85°31’ 18’

South End: - N 24°55’ 55’’ E85°25’ 00’’

3). Nati River North End :- N 24°55’ 00’’E 85°50’ 30’’

South End : - N 24°48’ 22’’ E 85°57’ 23’’


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The contract area lie on 2 Km W direction of Nawada. The site is approachable from National Highway 31. The

proposed area is covered under the Khuri River, Nati River, Sakri River, Tillaya River, Dhanarjay River

Panchanay River and Dhadhar River. Details of various Ghats for mining of sand (Balu ) is enclosed as

Annexure II.

Figure1: Location map of the Project site

3.3Details of Alternate Sites

Rivers and streams by far have been the most lucrative and attractive source for extracting large volume of

building materials such as boulders, stone, pebbles, sand and gravel for a variety of construction activities.

Following are some advantages of using river sediments as compared to the crushing of rock-mass from rock-in-

situ quarries.

4). Tilaya River North End :-N 24°55’44’’ E 85°24’ 43’’

South End:- N 24°34’ 45’’ E 85°19’ 48’’

5). Dhadhar River North End:-N 24°55’55’’ E 85°25’ 00’’

South End:- N 24°34’45’’ E 85°19’ 48’’

6). Dhanarjay River North End:-N 24°57’00’’ E 85°29’ 16’’

South End:- N 24°35’10’’ E 85°34’ 06’’

7). Khuri River North End:-N 24°59’40’’ E 85°29’ 25’’

South End:- N 24°38’57’’ E 85°32’ 48’’


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• Due to attrition, the material is already granulated and rounded, well sorted and generally clean

• Sediments can easily be collected / extracted by digging less Dip pits in active channel or dry river beds

of upper terraces

• Invariably free from weak materials and interstitial loose / fine material.

• Not far from cities or market as the civilization has developed near the bank of rivers

• Require comparatively less processing.

• Natural replenishment takes place annually due to transportation of sediments from upper course/reaches

during high stage of river, which is achieved a number of times during monsoon

In plain reaches, where the bed slope is gentle, the river bed is overlaid with matrix mainly comprising of sand of

different gradation along with silt and clay. In the present case, the LOI of Mining contract was granted to the

project proponent on the basis of Bihar Government, Mining Department policy no. 2887 dated 22.7.2014. Thus,

the mining site has been specified by the government and thus, there is no case for alternate site studies.

3.4 Size or Magnitude of Operation

The mine contract area is land in the river section and the project is contemplated to win the mineral sand by

semimechanized open cast method of mining without blasting. The daily production has been contemplated as

9922 metric tonne.The proposed mine has contractover an area of 402.98Hect.The maximum rated capacity of

the project will be 41,47,000 MT PA which will be excavated out in layers upto a depth of 3 metres

3.5 Project description with process details

Method of Mining

Mining activity will be carried out by open cast mechanized method.

Light weight excavators will be used for digging & loading of mineral in tippers.

No OB/ waste material will be produced.

No drilling/ blasting is required as the material is loose in nature.

Proper benching of 3.0 m height will be maintained.

Roads will be properly made and sprayed by water for suppression of dust.

Roads in the lease area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in

20.

Extraction activities will start in the blocks from the upstream side to downstream side. This will not

obstruct the movement of water, if any, during monsoon period in the river course.

Approach roads from the various blocks as already described earlier will be merging with permanent tar

roads on both sides of the river for transportation of the mineral to final destinations.

Table: List of Machinery

S. No. Name of machinery Capacity Nos.

1 JCB/Excavator 0.9 m3-1.3 m

3 18

2 Tippers/ Trucks 25 tons 90 (hire basis)

3 Water Tanker 4000 liters 4


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4 Light vehicles /Jeep -- 4

3.6 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 raw material will be required in the proposed project. The operation involves the excavation of

balusand in its existing form and transported to the endusers.

The Mineral production (in MT) for the Next Ten years is given below:

Year Sand (MT)

First Year 20,00,000

Second Year 24,00,000

Third Year 28,80,000

Fourth Year 34,56,000

Fifth Year 41,47,000

3.7 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse

Minerals are generally depleting asset once mined; but minerals like sand will be replenished naturally. Thus a

scientific approach will be taken up for excavation of mineral with systematic method. Overburden or solid-

waste generation will be negligible. Top soil as overburden/ solid waste shall be generated and it will be

scrapped first and progressively utilized in plantation & backfilling.

3.8 Availability of Water, its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and Source

3.8.1 Water Requirement

Thus total water requirement will be 36 KLD. This water will be supplied from old existing borewells in nearby

villages through tankers.

3.8.2 Power

All the activities will be carried out in a semi-mechanizedmanner. The material will be excavated and loaded

directly into, dumpers. tractors-trolley etc by the diesel run excavator cum loaders. The operation will be done

only from sun rise to sun set. So there is no power requirement of power for the mining activity.

Total Water Requirement

(36 KLD)

Dust Suppression

(20 KLD)

Domestic

(6 KLD)

Plantation

(10 KLD)


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3.8.3 Liquid Effulent

No liquid effulent will be generated at the mine site due to the mineral excavation.

3.9 Schematic Representations of the Feasibility Drawing which give information of EIA Process

4.SITE ANALYSIS

4.1Connectivity

4.1.1 Nearest Railway Station-Nawada Railway Station – 2 KM E

4.1.2 Nearest Airport- Gaya Airport – 37 KM SW

4.1.3 Nearest Highway- NH 31, 1 KM W

4.2Landform, Landuse and Land ownership

The mining lease is a part ofriverbed of rivers Sakri, Panchanan, Khuri, Nati, Dhanarjay, Tillaya and Dhadhar

riverbed of district Nawada, Bihar. The proposed activity is to take place in the stream bed, the excavated balu


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sand will be replenished during rainy season every year and hence there will be no change in land use.

4.3Topography

Nawada is located between North Latitudes 240 31’: 25

0 08’ and East Longitudes 85

0 00’: 86

003’and falls on

Survey of India Degree sheet No. 72 G/8 , 72G/12, 72 G/16, 72H/5, 72H/6, 72H/9, 72H/10, 72H/13. The district

is bounded in north by Nalanda and Sheikhpura district, in east by Jamui district, in west by Gaya district, while

southern half boundary of districts bounded by Jharkhand state boundary. The district is having a geographical

area of 2494 Sq. Km and occupying 1.43% of the total geographical area of the Bihar State.

4.4Existing land use pattern and shortest distances from Forests, Water bodies, Eco sensitive areas, etc.

There is no forest land in the mine contract area. The entire mining contract lies within the bed of Sakri,

Panchanan, Khuri, Nati, Dhanerjey, Tilaiya and Dhadar rivers. There are following Forest areas present within 10

km of the project site are:

Dubaur Reserve Forest – 0.5 KM E

Kodarma Reserve Forest – 1 KM S

Tetaru Protected Forest – 0.5 KM W

Meghatari Protected Forest – 0.6 KM E

Kodarna Protected Forest – 9 KM S

4.5Existing Infrastructure

The site has no existing infrastructure, except for connecting road fortransportation.

4.6 Geomorphology And Soils

The northern and southern parts of the district constitute two distinct natural regions. The northern part is plain

area underlain by alluvial soils covering Nawada, Warsaliganj, Pakhribarwan and parts of Hisua, Narhat,

Govindpur, Akbarpur and Kauakol blocks. Consequently, it is densely populated and has a rich historical

background. The southern part is hilly and undulating with a gentle ascend towards the south merging into hills

and is part of southern fringes of the Chottanagpur Plateau. The entire southern boundary of the district is a

conglomeration of ridges and spurs.

Soils

In the district there are five types of soils. These are:

1. Loam – Found in Nawada, Sirdala and Akbarpur.

2. Sandy – Available in some parts of Nawada, Sirdala and Hisua blocks. It is suitedfor crops like Maize,

Oil seeds and Groundnut.

3. Clay – Available in parts of Pakribarwan, and Kauakol blocks. It is suited for paddy, grams and wheat.

4. Sandy Loam – Found in the development blocks of Nawada, Warsalianj, Akbarpur, Narhat and Hisua. It

is useful mainly for wheat, Maize and Paddy.

5. Clay Loam – Available in Rajauli and Sirdala blocks. It is useful for paddy, wheat and potato.


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4.7 Environmental Settings (Secondary Sources)

Physiography & Drainage

The district of Nawada does not have any important perennial river. Those, which are worthy of mention, are the

Tilaiya, Ghaghra, Khuri, Sakri and Dhanarjya. The beds of these rivers are shallow, wide and sandy. They are

ephemeral in nature and are virtually in spate during the rainy season. The district of Nawada also has some

important waterfalls such as Kakolat and Hadhadwa.

The erosional land systems include Rocky upland and Pediplains, where as the depositional land systems are

Nawada surface and Sakri surface. This classification of land systems has been done on the basis of topographic

characteristics, slope characteristics, drainage characteristics, nature of oxidation and soil formations on the

sediments of the area.

Climatic condition& Rainfall

The climate of the district is sub-tropical to sub-humid in nature. The district experiences severe cold during

winter whereas on the other hand in summer it is very hot. The summer starts from the mid of March and it

continues up to mid of June, after that monsoon starts and it continues up to mid of October. The nights are

generally hot from the end of May till the first break of monsoon.

The climate is generally hot and dry, the winter temperature ranges from 160C to as low as 4

0C whereas during

the summer the mercury shoots to 460C.During rainy season it becomes cooler and temperature drops to 35

0C to

250C.

Monsoon sets sometimes in the third week of June and it lasts till the end of September. The average annual

rainfall in Nawada district is 1037 mm. The maximum rainfall in the district comes from South West monsoon

with a little about 10% spread over the summer and winter. There is a large variation in the rainfall over year to

year. Rainfall increases from Southwest to north-east. There is a wide variation in the average annual rainfall

values, least being at Rajauli and maximum at Nawada.

Administrative set-up

Nawada District is divided into 2 revenue Sub- Division and 14 blocks consisting of 1081 revenue Villages. The

two Revenue Sub-Divisions are Nawada and Rajauli. The 14 Blocks are:

1. Kawakol

2. Warisaliganj

3. Nawadah

4. Rajauli

5. Akbarpur

6. Hisua

7. Narhat

8. Govindpur

9. Pakribarawan

10. Sirdalla

11. Kasichak

12. Roh

13. Nardiganj

14. Meskaur


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Economy

Main Crops cultivated in Nawada are Paddy, wheat, Pulses, vegetables and main industries are Bidi factories,

Sugar mills andHandloom Silk.The district had good sugarcane farming activities. Kadirganj, located6 km from

Nawada, has a very old and famous silk small scale industry wheremany workers carry out the activities of

cleaning and weaving of silk. It hascommercial and trading linkages with Bhagalpur, a city famous for its silk

businessincluding export of silk from India. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd hasidentified Rajauli in

Nawada district of Bihar as the possible site for creating a 2,000-mW nuclear capacity in the state.

Infrastructure

Nawada is well connected to otherparts of the state and the region. The NH 31 connects Nawada to Patna and

Ranchi to the north and south respectively. The SH 8 connects thetown to Gaya. There is also a rail linkwith

Gaya. The main roads of the town are of reasonable width but on account of encroachment have reduced

carrying capacity. The ULB has about 150 km roads of which 6 km are classified as main road, 30 km as major

roads and 114 km as minor roads. The total road length in the town is about 26.75 km of which 59% is kuccha,

30% cement concrete and 7% bitumen. There is no organised parking and off-street parking is only available for

the government office complex. Private buses and taxis ply between Nawada and other towns like Patna, Gaya,

Ranchi, and Kolkata. For intra-city city transport there are small private buses, autos and cycle rickshaws.

Demography

Nawada had been registering a slow population growth rate from 1981 to 2011 – annually at 5.4%. The growth

rate further slowed to 3.3% during 2001 to 2011. The current estimated population of Nawada is approximately

109141(2011). The current population density of the city is about 112.75 persons/ha.

Biological Environment

The River Khuri is the only natural asset of the town. Currently the river serves as a discharge zone for wastes

from the town – solid and liquid. There is potential to clean the river and also undertake river front development.

This linked with improvements in city level infrastructure will have a positive impact on town the town level

environment.

5 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1Planning Concept

Open cast semi-mechanized mining method will be adopted for sand mining. Mineral excavated will be used for

meeting the huge demand of construction material like coarse and fine aggregate required in building

construction and infrastructure works, road material for construction and maintenance of roads / highways.

5.2 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL & SOCIAL)

Adequate infrastructure facilities are available in the vicinity of mine contract area and due to the mining


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activities; no extra infrastructure over and above the existing infrastructure is required except for the creation of

approach road from riverbed to link roads from different blocks of mining.

5.3 Amenities/Facilities

Mines Office, Workshop etc.

Proper site services such as First Aid, Rest Shelter, and Drinking Water will be provided to the mine workers.

Rest Shelter

Rest shelter along with first-aid station complying with all the provisions of Mines Rules shall be provided

by the project proponent.

Water Supply

Water will be supplied for human consumption, dust suppression and for plantation.

Power Supply

The mine will work in day time only, so no lighting arrangement will be required.

Transport of Men and Material

Employee will report to the duty on own means. The material from the mine will be transported by trucks /

tippers / tractor trollies.

Communication

Mobile phones shall be used for communication.

Security Arrangements

Appropriate security arrangement shall be made.

5.4 Population projection

The project will employ most of the workers from nearby villages except for supervisory staff. Thus there will no

increase in population due to the project. However, few people from other areas may migrate in this area for

employment and business opportunities.

5.5Land use

The mining contract area 402.98 hect is part of all river beds falling in Nawada district, Bihar. There is no forest

land in the contract area. The area so excavated will get filled up due to sediment inflow during flooding/heavy

rain fall in the river bed. The ultimate land use of the mine contract area will not change after systemetic and

scientific mining closure.

6PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1Industrial Area (Processing Area)

No industrial area is proposed.

6.2Residential Area (Non Processing Area)


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As the local people will be given employment, no residential area/ housing is proposed.

6.3Green Belt

The green belt shall be developed as per approved eco-friendly mine contract plan and as per CPCB guidelines.

The project proponent shall also develop greenbelt in the premises of the schools, hospitals and also carry out the

avenue plantation in the vacant areas along roads. The greenbelt shall be developed by planting saplings per year.

Indigenous species with the consultation of the State Forest Department shall be planted and maintained.

Table: Greenbelt Programme

Year Saplings to

be planted

Survival

80 %

Species Place of Plantation

I 5000 4000 Neem, Peepal,

Mango,

Shisham, Sirish,

Babool,

Gulmohar or

local plants as

per the advice

of forest

officers

Along the roads,

Along the river banks

in schools and public

building and other

social forestry

programme.

II 5000 4000

III 5000 4000

IV 5000 4000

V 5000 4000

Total 25,000 20,000

6.4Social infrastructure

Road facility (existing roads will be maintained regularly)

Employment opportunity

Medical camps

Social awareness camps

Donations to schools

Secondary employment opportunities

Formation of self help groups for the women in nearby villages

6.5 Connectivity

From the contract area, an unmetalled road joins a metalled road which further joins the nearest state highway.

6.6 Drinking Water Management

Mine workers will bw provided RO Water for drinking purchased from the market.

6.7Sewerage System

No sewerage system is proposed. However for sanitation purpose portable toilets will be made available.

6.8Industrial Waste Management

Not applicable


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6.9Solid Waste management

Negligible quantities of silt /clay mixture will be generated, most of which will be left on stream bed for back

filling and and remaining will be used for plantation.

6.10 Power Requirement & Supply/Source.

All the activities will be carried out in amechanized manner with diesel operated machinery. The operation will

be done only from sun rise to sun set hence there is no power requirement for the proposed activity.

7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

There is no human settlement within the mine contract area. No human settlement will be disturbed due to the

mining activity. So, no Rehabilitation and resettlement is proposed.

8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion.

The project will commence once Environmental Clearance and other necessary certificates are obtained from the

respective departments.

8.2Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of theProject

The Capital cost of the Project is approximately Rs. 3.6 crores.

8.3Viability of the project

1. Five year production = 1,48,83,200 MT

2. Sale value of mineral = Rs. 105.00 per MT, i.e. Rs. 4.20 per cu. ft.

3. Production cost = Rs. 102.00 per MT, i.e. Rs 4.08 per cu. ft.

4. Profit = Sale Value – Production Cost = Rs. 105.00 – Rs.102.00 per MT

= Rs. 3.00 per MT

5. Estimate profit in 5 years = Rs. 3.00 X 1,48,83,200

= Rs. 4,46,49,600(Rupees 4.46 crores)

As stated above, there is possibility that the project maybe viable.

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Environmental Management Plan details the environmental quality control measures which are proposed for this

project to achieve the annual production capacity of 41,47,000 MT of Sand (minor mineral). The environmental

management plan includes all preventive as well as mitigation measures to minimize impact on environment for

the mined out sand.


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9.1 Land Use Pattern

Envisaged mining operation will be carried out in the River bed. This will be dry bed mining. There will be no

mining activities when there is flow of water in the working zones. During rainy season, the activities will be

stopped, if there is flow in the river.

Besides resource extraction, following activities will be kept in view:

a) Protection and restoration of ecological system

b) Prevent damages to the river regime

c) Protect riverine configuration such as bank erosion, change of water course gradient, flow regime

etc.

d) Prevent contamination of ground water

Safeguard Measures

While carrying out mining activity following measures will be taken:

Mining activities will be carried out only in dry bed. No in stream mining will be practiced.

Identification of river stretches for mining will be completed.

There will be no mining near the banks. This is to protect the bank erosion and river migration.

Mineral Sand from river will be restricted to a maximum depth of 3.0 m from the existing bed level.

This is for safety and sustainability.

As the lease area is quite large and long in length, systematic extraction will be carried out to prevent

seasonal scouring and enhanced erosion.

Extraction will be carried out in a manner that there is no obstruction to flow of water, if any, during

rainy season.

Mining on the concave side of the river channel should be avoided to prevent bank erosion. Similarly

meandering segment of river will be selected to prevent natural eroding banks and to promote mining

on natural building (aggrading) meanders component

Reclamation of Mined Out Area (plate no.5 )

There is no generation of OB/ waste material. No backfilling has been proposed in the excavated zone. River

bed will be replenished by sediments during rainy season.

9.2 Air Pollution Control

Air Pollution:

Emission of gases and dust takes place due to movement of vehicles. Spraying of water and plantation along the

road side prevents the spread of dust. Plantation also acts as barrier for restricting pollution. Impact on air

environment has been assessed taking in to consideration the proposed production and increase emissions. The


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sources of air pollution are given below:

Operation of mining machinery/ loading operations

Transportation of mineral

Wind erosion from barren area and river bed

Air pollutants released during production can be checked by:

Dust suppression system/ water spraying would be adopted at mine working and loading points

Excavation operations to be suspended during very strong wind conditions

Afforestation will be carried out for control of dust

Plantation with wide canopy trees along approach road will help in dust suppression

Persons to be provided with dust mask and other personal protective equipments,

particularly during summer months and dust storm periods

Transportation

Regular water spraying on haulage roads during mineral transportation by water sprinklers,

Avoid over loading of tippers & consequent spillage on the roads,

Mineral carrying trucks will be effectively covered by tarpaulin to avoid escape of fines to

atmosphere,

Air quality shall be regularly monitored both in the core zone and the buffer zone.

Controlling of NOx level

The source of NOx is due to vehicular emission. This can be controlled by proper maintenance and servicing of

vehicles. Only P.U.C. certificated vehicles will be permitted.

9.3 Water Pollution Control

9.3.1 Surface & Ground Water Management

There is no surface water body within the mining lease area. Thus, there is no localized /concentrated

contamination of water from the mining in area.

The proposed working are far above the general ground water table. No toxic minerals substances and tailing

pond located in the area. Thus quality of ground water will not pollute.

The mining does not have any impact on topography and natural drainage of surrounding area.

9.3.2 Waste Water Management

No waste water is generated from the mining activity of minerals as the project only involves lifting of stone.


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9.3.3 Domestic Sewage Water Management

Domestic sewage water will be disposed in soak pits via septic tank

9.4 Noise Pollution Control

There is no drilling and blasting for mineral extraction. Noise pollution due to transportation will not cause any

problem to the inhabitants of this area because there is no human settlement in close proximity to the link roads

in lease area. Effective steps will be taken to keep the noise level well below the DGMS prescribed limit of 85

dBA.

Noise control is achieved by the following:

Proper care and maintenance of the equipments will be carried out.

Personal protective equipments will be provided to the workers.

9.5 Solid waste Management

There is no top soil in the lease area. No overburden and waste is likely to be generated during lease period.

There will be neither any stacking of soil nor creation of OB dumps.

9.6 Socio Economic Improvement

It is proposed that the lessee shall spend for social development of the local residents. Under social development

of the area, the lessee will donate part of his profit to provide drinking water facility, books to the poor student

of the local school and medicines in the local hospital for treatment of the poor people and other social work.

In the recruitment process of the organization, local people will be given preference.

Most of the deserving candidates have already been absorbed.

The management will recruit the skilled & semiskilled workers from the nearby villages thus increasing the

social status of the villagers.

The management will contribute for the overall economy and social development of the area.

9.7 Details of Health Checkup and Insurance of all the Employed Persons

All workers will be subjected to medical examination as per Mines Rule 1955 both at times of appointment and

at least once in five years. Medical camps will be organized for this activity. Insurance of all employees as per

the rules will be carried out.

9.7.1 Corporate Social Responsibility

As a corporate responsibility following measures along with budget provision is proposed for improving the

conditions of persons in and around the project area:

Sr. No. Description Amount (in lacs)


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1 Health check up camps 3.0

2 Surveillance programme of the workers 2.0

3 Insurance cover of workers 3.0

4 Assistance to local schools, scholarship to students 5.0

5 Sanitations and drinking water facilities 5.0

6 Vocational training to persons for income generation 2.0

7 Assistance to self help groups 5.00

Total 25.00

9.7.2 Fund Provision for Environmental Management

It is proposed to create an Environment Management Fund. The contractor shall deposit/pay an amount equal to

10% of the due contract money along with installments towards the ‘Mines and Minerals Development,

Restoration and Rehabilitation fund.

9.7.3 Fund Provision for EMP Measures

Following provisions are proposed to be taken for improving, control and monitoring of environment protection

measures

Sr. No. Particulars Amount (in lacs)

1 Pollution monitoring – Air, Water, Noise 2.0

2 Pollution monitoring – Water sprinkling 2.0

3 Wire fencing at plantation sites 2.0

4 Plantation including maintenance 10.00

5 Rainwater harvesting 5.00

6 Haul road and other roads repair and maintenance 5.00

7 Pre-monsoon and post monsoon survey for sedimentation in

the river bed

2.0

Total 28.00

The protection measures will be dynamic and subject to periodic review so that measures remain effective and

appropriate.

10. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

Project will create direct & indirect employment opportunities within the surrounding region. Unit

will use good faith efforts to employ local people from the nearby villages depending upon the

availability of skilled & un-skilled man-power surrounding the project site.


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In this proposed mining project workforce of non-technical and technical persons are required.

Migration of highly education and skilled experience will result in increase of literacy in the

surrounding villages.

Assessment of the potential socioeconomic benefits during mining focused primarily on work force

requirements, acquisition of supplies, and the temporary increased demand for services related to

the mining project like food, housing, communications, law enforcement, medical care, local

transportation etc. Due to these, additional revenue to local suppliers for required products and

services related to the construction and operation phases of the project will generate.

Thus, mining activities will provide numerous new, although temporary, work opportunities for

both skilled and unskilled labor, as well as contribute significantly to the local economy.

Additional government revenue expected from royalty, taxes, duties and other fees.

An added benefit to the proposed project will result in considerable growth of stimulating the

industrial and commercial activities in the state. Small and medium scale industries may be further

developed as a consequence.

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KEY PLAN NAWADA SAND MINE

Table:- Details of Ghat/River where Balu(snad)is available in the Mining lease

SL.NO GHAT NAME RIVER

NAME

1 GosaiBigha SAKRI

2 Jahana SAKRI

3 Purnadih SAKRI

4 Musanbigha SAKRI

5 Kalyugva SAKRI

6 Milki SAKRI

7 Kadirganj SAKRI

8 Kanj SAKRI

9 Tajpur SAKRI

10 Dumri SAKRI

11 Karanpur SAKRI

12 Baghor SAKRI

13 Murgiyachak SAKRI

14 Dariyapur SAKRI

15 Rajpur SAKRI

16 Lakhmohna SAKRI

17 LakhpatBigha SAKRI

18 Mirzapur KHURI

19 Sobhiaghat KHURI

20 Mangarbigha KHURI

21 Lohanibigha KHURI

22 Nigari KHURI

23 Nemdarganj KHURI

24 Malikpur KHURI

25 AsmaKarwala KHURI

26 Kajhian KHURI

27 Kulna KHURI

28 Bhumai KHURI

29 Akabarpur KHURI

30 Sahebganj KHURI

31 Mohgay KHURI

32 Saraya KHURI

33 Goni KHURI

34 Steel Nagar KHURI

35 Ratuganj KHURI

36 Usman KHURI

37 Piparpati KHURI

38 Bhupatpur KHURI

39 Khija KHURI

40 DhamuChak KHURI

41 Gerwan KHURI

42 Chatni KHURI

43 Karanpur KHURI

44 Khara NATI

45 Badhar NATI

46 Malahi NATI

47 Saroni NATI

48 JogaChak NATI

49 Tikodih NATI

50 MadhuraPur NATI

51 Dhamol NATI

52 ShyamDev NATI

53 Dhodha NATI

54 Tillaya TILAYA

55 Beldariya TILAYA

56 Sonsa TILAYA

57 Devra TILAYA

58 Adampur TILAYA

59 Jalalpur TILAYA

60 AAkri TILAYA

61 Paroria TILAYA

62 Nonia TILAYA

63 Pathara TILAYA

64 Jamunia TILAYA

65 Bahadur TILAYA

66 Murarkuha TILAYA

67 Jharna TILAYA

68 Tillaya TILAYA

69 Bardaha TILAYA

70 Sadhah TILAYA

71 Mahugaya TILAYA

72 Noni Mandal TILAYA

73 Mugal Sarai TILAYA

74 Khanpur DHANARJAY

75 Dhurihar DHANARJAY

76 GaroBigha DHANARJAY

77 PattalBigha DHANARJAY

78 Rampur DHANARJAY

79 Dolatpur DHANARJAY

80 DubriBigha DHANARJAY

81 Rajad DHANARJAY

82 Jhirjho DHANARJAY

83 Chitarkoli DHANARJAY

84 Karakhut DHANARJAY

85 Dibir DHANARJAY

86 Balia DHANARJAY

87 Satgir DHANARJAY

88 Bhadra DHANARJAY

89 Dhurgaon DHANARJAY

90 Rajoli DHANARJAY

91 Simarkol DHANARJAY

92 Chapra DHANARJAY

93 Bodhi DHANARJAY

94 Jhamarkheli DHANARJAY

95 Bhaluahi DHANARJAY

96 Jamugay DHANARJAY

97 Chomuha DHANARJAY

98 Amjhari DHANARJAY

99 Rajabigha DHANARJAY

100 Badgaon DHANARJAY

101 Rajan DHANARJAY

102 Dhab DHANARJAY

103 Mahabatpur DHANARJAY

104 Kujhat DHANARJAY

105 Asadhi PANCHANAY

106 Sisma PANCHANAY

107 Naya PANCHANAY

108 Sikanderpur PANCHANAY

109 Kharant PANCHANAY

110 Pansalla PANCHANAY

111 Panchane PANCHANAY

112 Nardiganj PANCHANAY

113 Faldu PANCHANAY

114 Bario PANCHANAY

115 Matihani PANCHANAY

116 Dohra PANCHANAY

117 Pasai PANCHANAY

118 Madhuva PANCHANAY

119 Tugi DHADHAR

120 Dhaniawa DHADHAR

121 Hadsawa DHADHAR

122 Sanchol DHADHAR

123 Saidpur DHADHAR

124 Jamuawa DHADHAR

125 PawaiPasadi DHADHAR

ANNEXURE XIV(a)

Documents

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