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PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 15 Ha.at Nayagaon Rajapur Ghat on Ganga River of District- Saran of State- Bihar

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PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT


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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

S.No. Information Details

1. Project name Sand Mining Project on Ganga River at Nayagaon RajapurGhat of District - Saran, State-Bihar

2. Mining Lease Area 15 Ha.

3. Location of mine

Village Nayagaon Rajapur

District : Saran

State : Bihar

4. River/Nalla/Nadi GangaRiver

5. Minerals of mine Sand

6. Proposed Production 555004tonnes/annum.

7. Bulk Density 2.0

7. Method of mining Open Cast manual Method

8. Drilling or Blasting No

9. No of working days 270 days

10. Mining Period 3 Years

11. Water demand Domestic Water :1.35KLD

Dust Suppression: 1.8KLD

Green Belt Development :0.9KLD

Total Water Requirement:4.05KLD

12. Man Power 45

13. Nearest railway station Nayagaon railway station, approx. 1.5 Km towards NE.

14. Nearest state

highway/national highway

NH-19, approx. 1.0 Km towards North.

15. Nearest air port Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, approx. 18.5

Km towards South.


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2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

• Name of the Project:Sand Mining Project atNayagaon RajapurGhat on Ganga River of District-

Saran of State-Bihar.

Nayagaon Rajapur Ghat, Mauza- Khuntoha,makra,Nayagaon Block- Sonepur,

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• Location details of the stretch wise along with co-ordinates are as:-

Nayagaon RajapurGhat:

A 25°45'18.01"N 85° 5'14.80"E

B. 25°45'12.52"N 85°5'13.58"E

C. 25°45'7.41"N 85°11'40.83"E

D. 25°45'12.58"N 85°5'49.26"E

Nayagaon Rajapur Ghat, Mauza- Khuntoha,makra,Nayagaon Block- Sonepur,, District- Saran

2.2 Brief description of nature of the project



The project is open cast mining of minor mineral in the form of Sand. 555004tonnes/annum. Sand will

be excavated by Open cast manual Method. The project has been proposed byM/s. Broad-Son

Commodities Pvt. Ltd. The project proponent had obtained mining permission for District- Saran.

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

Sand is used widely in the construction industry. It is mixed with cement and other ingredients to create

mortar for building. It is also used in agriculture, as sandy soils are ideal for crops such as watermelons,

peaches and peanuts. Sand is also used in Aquaria as it makes a low cost aquarium base material.

2.4 Demands-Supply Gap

Creation of huge infrastructure as being envisaged by Government of India particularly in road and

housing sector requires basic building raw materials. Thus the demand for Sandis ever growing with the

growth of the infrastructure sector in our country. The requirement for the mineral is always high in the

nearby cities and towns. Therefore there is always a good demand of the mineral in the domestic

market.

2.5 Imports vs. Indigenous Production

The demand in the domestic market is high for Sand. Mineral is available in abundant quantity in

allotted area and can be excavated indigenously. Vast quantities of sand are available in various river

ghats of the respective the river stretches. Therefore import of sand is not required.

2.6 Export Possibility

There is no proposal to export the mineral as the minerals excavated, caterto the indigenous demand and

the development is a never ending process.

2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets

a) DOMESTIC MARKET

There is always an ever increasing demand of these minerals in the domestic market.

b) EXPORT MARKET

The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real state, road making etc. So no

export will be envisaged.



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

The total direct manpower requirement for the proposed mining operation will be around 45. Significant

Indirect employment is also expected due to the associated activities.

3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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

The proposed project for excavationofSandis an independent project in which minerals excavated will

be directly sold in the local markets. It does not involve interlinked and interdependent project.

3.2 Location

The mining lease area is located at,Nayagaon Rajapur Ghat on Ganga River of District- Saranof State-Bihar

Site Coordinates:-

A 25°45'18.01"N 85° 5'14.80"E

B. 25°45'12.52"N 85°5'13.58"E

C. 25°45'7.41"N 85°11'40.83"E

D. 25°45'12.58"N 85°5'49.26"E

1 Km and 500 m radius google map, 10 km Topographic map attached asAnnexure IV and Annexure V

respectively.The vicinity map of the mine location is given below:



Project Site

PFR for Proposed Sand Mining Project of Area 15 Ha. at Nayagaon Rajapur Ghat on Ganga River of District- Saran of State- Bihar


3.3 Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site,

Particularly the environment considerations gone into should be highlighted.

Mineral location is site specific as well as the lease has been allotted in the particular sand bearing area.

Hence no alternative site is examined for mining. The land has been allocated by government for the

mining only. As there is potential of Sand in large amount, so the mining will help to use a resource for

beneficial purposes.

3.4 Size or magnitude of operation

The proposed mine has lease over an area of 15 Ha. The maximum rated capacity of the project wills approx. 555004 tonnes/annum.

3.5 Project description with process details

This is an open-cast mining project, confined to excavation of Sand from the proposed site. The

mineral- sand will be collected in its existing form. Excavation will be carried out only up to a depth of

2 m (Maximum) below ground level or above water level, whichever comes first. Excavation of Sand

material will be done only during the day time and completely stopped during the monsoon season.

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 only the excavation of

Sandin its existing form and transported to the end users/ market.

3.7 RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE

Minerals are generally depleting asset once mined; but minerals like Sandwill be replenished naturally.

Thus a scientific approach will be taken up for excavation of mineral with systematic method.

3.8 AVAILABILITY OF WATER, ITS SOURCE, ENERGY/ POWER REQUIREMENT

AND SOURCE

3.8.1 Water Requirement

Activity Water requirement (KLD) Dust suppression 1.8

Domestic 1.35

Green Belt Development 0.9

Total 4.05

Thus total water requirement will be 4.05KLD. This water will be supplied by private tankers.



3.8.2 POWER

The material will be excavated by open cast manual method and loaded directly into tractors by the

workers themselves. The operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set. So there is no power

requirement for the mining activity.

3.9 QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME

FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/ DISPOSAL

3.9.1Solid Waste Generation& its Disposal

No Municipal solid waste will be generated.

3.9.2 Liquid Effluent

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

4 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

The Nayagaon Rajapur Ghat is well connected to the nearest Village metalled road (Beriwai chak road.)

via an approach road of approx. 300 m towards South.Haul Route Map is attached as Annexure –VI.

4.2 LANDFORM, LANDUSE AND LAND OWNERSHIP

The proposed activity is to take place in thedry river bed of concerned rivers. The land form is mostly

river bed and non-forest land. The entire land is Government land.

Moreover there will be no change in land use as the mining will be confined to the river bed, which will

get replenished naturally with the continuous flow of water.

4.3 TOPOGRAPHY

This district is situated between 25036’ and 26013’North latitude and 84024’ and 85015’ East

longitude. The geographical area of the district is2641 km2. It comprises of 3 civil sub-division, 20

community development blocks, and 1783villages. The total population of the district is 4943098

(Rural 3591053 & Urban 352045).The river Ganga constitutes the southern boundary of the district

beyond which Patnaand Bhojpur district lies. Siwan and Gopalganj district forms the northern and

westernboundaries of the district. The River Gandak forms the boundary in the east beyond

whichVaishali and Muzaffarpur districts lies.

There are 5 statutory towns in the district. These are Chapra, Revelganj, Sonepur, Dighwara

and Marhaura. Chapra is the main town in the district.

Source: - http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Bihar/Saran.pdf

http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Bihar/Saran.pdf



4.4 EXISTING LAND USE PATTERN AND SHORTEST DISTANCES FROM FORESTS,

WATER BODIES, ECO-SENSITIVE AREAS, ETC.

The mine lease area is flat. There is no forest land or agriculture land in the mine lease area. The entire

mining lease lies within the inactive channel of the bed of rivers, The existing landuse pattern is

dominated by agriculture followed by barren lands.

4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

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

4.6 SOIL CLASSIFICATION

The two types of soils dominant in the district are as follows:

1) Younger alluvial soil (sub type of Entisols) is restricted in the North Gangetic plain. It is

generally deficient of nitrogen and phosphoric acid but not of lime and potash. The

generaltexture of the soil in the area is sandy to loamy sand. High soil moisture and regular flooding

are causing water-logging condition in this soil type area. These are most fertile soils and eminently

suitable for extensive cultivation of Paddy and Sugarcane. 2) Calcareous alluvial soils (sub type of

Inceptisols) occur mostly in the central part of the area. This soil is generally enrich edinpotas hand

phosphoric acid. The calcareous material brought by Gandak and its tribute arise is causing this soil

type.

4.7 CLIMATIC DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES

The westerly wind accompanied by dust storms around middle March marks the beginning of the

summer season. May is the hottest month of the year when ambient temperature shoots upto 46°C.

The summer continues up to June before onset of monsoon. The winter starts towards the middle of

October and ambient temperature dips down to about7°C during the month of January, which is the

coldest month of the year. The humidity is lowest in April and highest in August. The monsoon is

active from June mid to the end of September.The average annual rainfallin the district is 837 mm for

year 2004. The monsoon rainfall is about 80 % of the annualrainfall.

Source: http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Bihar/Saran.pdf

4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE

http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Bihar/Saran.pdf



S. No. Scientific Name Hindiname

1 Azadirachta indica Nim

2 Tectona grandis Teak

3 Terminalia arjuna Arjun

4 Tuti Tut

5 Syzygium cumini Jamun

6 Ficus religiosaa Pipal

7 The castor Erandi

8 Neolamarckia cadamba Kadamb

9 Dalbergia sissoo Shisham

10 Madhuca longifolia Mahua

5 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning Concept

Mining will be done as per the guidelines of Bihar Mineral Policy, and guidelines of Bihar Minor

Mineral Concession Rules (amended thereof)

This is an open-cast mining project. Excavation of minerals will be carried out only up to a depth of 2

meter. Safety distance of 3 meter or 1/10th of the width of the river whichever is more will be

maintained from both the banks of river. Mining will be confined to the dry bed of the river within

allotted area.

5.2 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

area may migrate in this area for employment directly and indirectly for business opportunities.



5.3 Land use planning (Break up along with green belt, etc.)

Mining will be done in slices starting from the topmost level progressivelyadvancing downwards. The

area so excavated will get filled up due to sediment inflow during monsoon.

Plantation will be done near the civic amenities or road sides in consultation with the local

authorities/Government body.It is not feasible to plant trees in the lease area. Native plant / tree species

will be planted in consultation with grampanchayat and local forest officials.

List of Green Belt

S. No. Scientific Name Common Name Family

1. Ficusreligiosa Peepal Moraceae

2. Terminaliaarjuna Arjun Combretaceae

3. Acacia nilotica Babul Fabaceae

4. Azadirachtaindica Neem Meliaceae

5. Pithecolibiumducle Jungle jalebi Fabaceae

6. Ficusracemosa Gullar Moraceae

7.

Mangiferaindica

Mango

Anacardiaceae

5.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social)

Infrastructure like evacuation road, site services will only be required. Only local villagers from nearby

villages will be employed for the mining activity. Thus no housing facility is proposed.

5.5 Amenities/Facilities

The following facilities/amenities will be extended by the mine management:

• Direct and indirect Employment, most of which most will be from nearby villages depending

upon the suitability of persons required for the job.

• Arrangements for safe and healthy working conditions& temporary rest shelters.



• Provision of Drinking water.

• Provision of PPE.

• First-Aid facilities and Health check-up camps for the workers.

• Conducting medical camps for workers and nearby villagers at regular interval.

• Mobile toilets will be provided for sanitation purposes.

6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing Area)

No industrial area is proposed.

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area)

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

6.3 Green Belt

It is proposed to plant local trees and bushes along the river banks and along haul road in consultation

with the local authority/ Govt. body. Approx. 300 trees will be planted at the river bank and the haul

roads.Tree plantation programmes are as:-

S. No No of Year No of Trees

1 1st Year 150

2 2nd Year 150

3 3rd Year Maintenance

6.4 Social 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

The Nayagaon Rajapur Ghat is well connected to the nearest Village metalled road (Beriwai chak road.)

via an approach road of approx. 300 m towards South.Haul Route Map is attached as Annexure –VI.



6.6 Drinking Water Management

Water required for drinkingpurposewill be obtainedthrough tankers/or by private tankers. 6.7 Sewerage System

No sewerage system is proposed.

6.8 Industrial Waste Management

Not applicable

6.9 Solid Waste management

No solid waste will be generated from the proposed project.

6.10 Power Requirement & Supply/Source.

The mining activity will be done Open Cast Method and the operation will be done only during the day

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

7.REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

The mine area is inactive channel of river bed, so rehabilitation and resettlement plan is not required.

8 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Likely 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.

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

Sr. No. Description Cost in Lakhs(in Rs.)

1 Auction cost 116.9

2 Labour & Equipment’s cost 12.0

3 Site facilities 2.0

4 Environnemental Protection cost 10.0

5 Miscellaneous 1.0

TOTAL 141.9 Lakhs



The total cost of project would be around Rs. 141.9 Lakhs

Environment Management Cost

S. No Description Cost Rs.in Lakhs

1 Dust suppression 2.0

2 Haul road maintenance 3.0

3 Green belt & Maintenance 2.0

4 Monitoring cost 3.0

Corporate Social Responsibility Cost:-

CSR cost will be 2% of total project cost i.e141.9Lakh X 2% = Approx. Rs.2.8 Lakhs

The CSR cost will be used for the welfare of people residing nearby the lease area with

consultation with the Local Authority.

9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

The Project will bring economic benefits to the state by the way of Royalty for mineral.

Achieving a huge infrastructure as being envisaged by Government of India particularly in road and

housing sector requires basic building materials. Sandis 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 available only from such mining. Sandexcavated is in

high demand at the local market for real estate industry.

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

backward population and tribal in the area. It provides employment to the people residing in vicinity

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



conducting medical and social awareness camps, helping in formation of self-help groups, etc. Thus the

project will bring about socio-economic improvement of the area and will prove beneficial to the area.

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