pre-feasibility reportenvironmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/online/tor/08...pre-feasibility...

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

CHANDI WHITE CLAY MINE Near Village - Chandi Tehsil - Kolayat, District – Bikaner (Raj.)

Area – 75.13 Hectare (Non-Forest Land), ML No. 08/92

Production Capacity: - 150000 TPA

PROJECT PROPONENT

M/s. HARISH CLAYS P. B. No. 5,7 D-185, Karni Nagar, Lalgarh Yojna,

Bikaner 334001

[email protected]

Chandi Clay Mine M/s Harish Clays 1

1. Executive Summary

This project is for mining of mineral Clay, mining lease no. 8/92, located near Village-

Chandi, Tehsil- Kolayat, District- Bikaner (Rajasthan) over an area of 75.13 ha. The project

belongs to M/s. Harish Clays. It is a partnership firm. Work office of M/s Harish Clays is

located at D-185, Karni Nagar, Lalgarh Yojana, Bikaner-334001(Raj.). M/s Harish Clays is

one of the leading organizations in the Bikaner region for the mining of Clay.

The lease was granted vide Govt. order ME/BK/M.L. 8/92 for mineral White Clay near

village Chandi, Tehsil- Kolayat, Dist- Bikaner over an area of 75.13 ha for 20 years w.e.f

12.04.1973.

1st renewal of the lease was granted for 10 years w.e.f. 12.04.1993 over an area of 75.13

Ha vide Government order no. F-12 (33) Khan/Gr.-2/92- dated 03.11.1993. 2nd renewal

for next 10 years was granted vide letter No. DMG/BIK/CC-6/F-1(1)8/92/210 dated

21.02.2002 w.e.f. 12.04.2003 to 11.04.2013.

The lease period was automatically extended up to 31.03.2025 under Rule 8 A (6) of

MMDR (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015 and Further by Gazette Notification (S. O. 423 E

dated: 10.02.2015) of Central Govt. the mineral Clay declared as minor mineral. The rider

agreement was executed vide letter no. ME/BK/ML/8/1992 on date 26.04.2017; the letter

is enclosed as Annexure no. 1

The environment clearance was granted by Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi

with the production capacity for 150000 TPA vide letter J-11015/13/2005-IA.II (M) dated

14.06.2005 and enclosed as Annexure no. 2.

The last Mining Scheme was approved vide DMG’s letter No. SME/BKN./CC/2012-

13/2726 dated 27.05.2013 which is valid up to 31.03.2018. Draft Scheme of Mining with

Progressive Mine Closure Plan (final sets) for the period i.e. 2018-19 to 2022-23

submitted to Department of Mines and Geology Bikaner for approval and it is under

process. Submission letter enclosed as Annexure No. 3


2. Introduction of The Project/Background Information:

(i) Identification of project and project proponent.

M/s Harish Clays is a partnership firm. Address and present partners of the firm are as

under:-

Partners name and address:

1. Shri Vikram Golcha

2. Cristochem Construction Pvt. Ltd.

Golcha Gardens, Agra Road,

Jaipur (Raj.)-302003

Phone: (0141)- 2640301-303

Address of correspondence:

M/s Harish Clays,

D-185, Karni Nagar Lalgarh Yojana,

Bikaner (Rajasthan)

Phone: 0151-2543768, Fax: 0151-2544670

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

(ii) Brief description of nature of the project:

Chandi Clay Mine lease is situated near village Chandi in Tehsil Kolayat, District Bikaner of

Rajasthan State. Present capacity of production is 150000 TPA of mineral White Clay by

open cast semi-mechanized method. The Mineable Reserves of all categories are 2597299

tonnes. As per EC the production capacity is 150000 TPA, thus the life of mine will be 18

years.

As per the conceptual plan total mine pit area will be 33.76 ha out of which 25.75 ha will

be left for Rain Water Collection Pond and 8.01 ha will be Backfilled and reclaimed by

planting native plant species. Water requirement of the project for domestic use, dust

suppression and plantation is 27.0 KLD.

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

The said project plays a significant role in the domestic as well as international use. At the

project site there is very good potential of mineral resource which earn valuable foreign

exchange for the country by export. The mineral excavated from the project site is mainly

used in refractory, pottery, tyre tube, ceramics, and insulator etc.


Table- 1 Production of Clay (Others), 2013-14 to 2014-15

*Source: Indian Mineral Year Book-2015, Indian Bureau of Mines, Nagpur

The State of Rajasthan shares the third highest % of production of Clay in the Country.

With our experience we reach the conclusion that:

1. The deposit of Bikaner region in Rajasthan of our Country is having capacity to

produce maximum quantity of Clay mineral and is fully competent to compete in the

global market in all respects.

2. The mineral of this region is of high quality and it is having potential of export to

earn valuable foreign exchange for the nation.

3. It is a labor oriented industry and is having vast scope of employment of local

populace where no alternate means of livelihood are available.

(iv) Demand–Supply Gap:

There are sufficient reserves of Clay in Country/Rajasthan, which can meet the domestic

demand.


(v) Imports Vs. Indigenous production:

Imports of clay (others) decreased to 14,347 tonnes in 2014-15 from 17,016 tonnes in

2013 14. Ukraine (67%), USA (18%) were the main suppliers

(vi) Export Possibility:

Exports of clay (others) increased to 25,515 tonnes in 2014-15 from 19,604 tonnes in

2013-14. Exports were mainly to Malaysia (26%), Bangladesh (22%) and Nepal (16%).

(vii) Domestic/export markets:

Exports of clay decreased to 19,477 tonnes in 2010-11 from 32,132 tonnes in 2009-10.

Exports were mainly to Bangladesh (83%).

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

The total number of persons engaged in the mining operation will be 34 persons including

skilled and unskilled and these are deployed from nearby villages.

The employment potential is tabulated as follows:

Type of employment No. of employee

1. Highly Skilled 4

2. Skilled 5

3. Un-skilled 25

Total 34

Status of Employment of Statutory persons:

Mining Engineer A full time Mining Engineer having Diploma in Mining Engineering is appointed.

Geologist A part time Geologist having degree of M. Sc. In Geology is appointed.

Surveyor A part time Surveyor having relevant certificate is appointed. Forman A full time Forman having relevant certificate is appointed as

Manager of Mines.

The managerial supervisory staff will be employed on merit basis and workers will be

employed from local villages.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any.

It is a mining project; there are no interlinked and interdependent projects


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

project site layout) with coordinates.

The mining lease area falls in Survey of India Topo sheet No. 45A/13 between latitude 27°

53’ 09.59” N to 27° 53’ 48.64” N & Longitudes 72° 59’ 52.67” E to 73° 00’ 39.38” E.

The mining lease area is approachable by road from Bikaner- Jaisalmer national highway

No. 15. District Headquarter is at a distance of 48 km. Kolayat also Connects the area,

which is about 8.0 Km south west from lease area. The village Chandi is 1.00 Km from

lease area. Location map is enclosed as Annexure no. 4.

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

particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted.

This is a mining project, which is site specific due to availability of mineral hence the site

cannot be shifted.

3.4 Size or magnitude of operation.

The proposed production of mineral Clay is 150000 MTPA by opencast semi-mechanized

method of mining.

3.4.1 Geology

3.4.1.1 Regional Geology

The area around Bikaner is known for tertiary and quaternary formation. These tertiary

rocks were deposited in Bikaner- Nagaur basin. The tertiary underlies Marwar

Supergroup (not exposed) are categorized into four formation, namely Palana, Marh,

Jogira and Kolayat. The lowermost Palana formation is represented by sandstone, clay,

shale, carbonaceous shale, lignite etc. whereas quaternary are represented by beds of

sand, clay calcrete (locally known as kanker), alluvium etc.


The tertiary sequence at Kolayat given by Ghosh (1983) is given below

Pleistocene to

Recent

Kolayat Formation Sand & alluvium, Iron stone nodule, Sandy

calcareous grit, kanker, ferruginous band etc.

------------------------------Un-Conformity--------------------------------

Lower to

Middle

Eocene

Jogira Formation

(Calcareous facies)

Shale & Marly limestone with foraminifer, white

clayey marl, fullers earth with shale parting, yellow

shales ochers, marl, etc.

------------------------------Un-Conformity--------------------------------

Upper

Paleocene

Marh Formation

(Arenaceous facies

Upper clay horizon one clay bed (3-10 m)

Ferruginous sandstone, gritty sandstone (60 m)

Middle clay horizon with five clay beds & sandstone

parting (50 m)

Ferruginous sandstone, grit, siltstone (70 m)

Lower clay horizon with one clay bed (1-3 m)

Ferruginous sandstone, siltstone (20 m)

---------------------------Gradational Contact------------------------------

Lower

Paleocene

Palana Formation

(Carbonaceous facies)

Fine grained sandstone, carbonaceous shale and

lignite.

----------------------------Base not encountered----------------------------

Local Geology

The local geology of the area is Sandy Alluvium covered with compressed murrum.

Lithological units exist in the lease area is as under: -

Alluvium/ Soil

Lime Kanker

Ferruginous Sandstone

Iron-pan

White Clay

Burnt Clay

Silty Clay


White Clay



3.4.2 Mineable Reserves:

Table- 3: Total Mineable Reserves

Category UNFC class Total Mineable Reserves (tones)

Proved (111) 2333323

Probable (121 & 122) 228624

Possible (333) 35352

Total 2597299

Mineable Reserves and Anticipated Life of the Mine

The total reserve of all categories at Chandi White Clay Mine is 2597299 tonne, as per EC

the production capacity of the project is 150000 MTPA. Thus, the life of the mine will be

17.31 says 18 years. Surface Geological Plan with section enclosed as Annexure no. 5.

Conceptual Plan is enclosed as Annexure no.6. The mineable reserve involves proved,

probable and possible reserves of the area are as follows:

Mineable Reserves = Proved Reserves + Probable Reserves + Possible

= 2333323 T + 228624T + 35352 T

= 2597299 T

Life of Mine: -

= Total Minable Reserves / Production

= 2597299 / 150000 = 17.31~ 18 years

3.4.3 Production Parameters:

The development of mines for the Five years will progress as per the table below:-

Table -4: Year wise excavation of Mineral & overburden

Year Total Excavation Clay Overburden Ratio

2018-2019 287999 149536 138463 1:0.93

2019-2020 295190 149735 145455 1:0.97

2020-2021 326511 149589 176922 1:1.18

2021-2022 283687 149596 134091 1:0.90

2022-2023 211775 149770 62005 1:0.41

Total 1405162 748226 656936 1:0.87 Source: Scheme of Mining (2018-2023)


3.5 Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing

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

3.5.1 Method for developing and working the deposits:-

Schematic diagram/flow chart showing the project layout:

Mechanization

The details of equipments proposed to be used in mining operation are listed below.

Table -5: List of the Mining Machinery

S. No. Name of machinery Number

1. Excavator PC-200 01

2. Tippers 04

3. JCB 3DX 01

4. JCB Loader 01

5. Water Tanker 01

Source: Scheme of Mining (2018-2023)

Drilling & Blasting

Drilling and Blasting is not required.

Demarcating mineral potential area

Exploration & prospecting

Start of mining operation

Development of mine

Mineral extraction

Sorting of minerals

Loading in truck & dumper


Loading

The mining operation is semi- mechanized. The overburden will be handled by the heavy

earth moving machinery while the mineral will be excavated with the help of JCB &

excavator. It is proposed that bench height and gradient of the haul road be brought to the

prescribe norms.

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 Products.

It is a mining project to win the mineral, raw material is not required for mining of

mineral.

3.7 Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should

be briefly outlined.

Minerals are depleting asset once mined; they cannot be replenished like agriculture,

vegetation thus a scientific approach will be taken up in exploitation of mineral with

systematic method.

However, the mining will be in systematic and scientific manner to conserve the mineral

wealth.

3.8 Availability of water its source, Energy/power requirement and source should be

given.

The daily water required at the mine site for drinking and domestic purpose is being met

from purchased water tanker. The water for other purpose will be obtained from old pits

of the mine area in which rain water has collected.

Water balance Chart:

Water (27.00 KLD)

Domestic purpose

(5.0 KLD)

1. Green belt development (10.0 KLD) 2. Dust suppression (12.0 KLD)

Linked Soak Pit

(0.50 KLD)


3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their

Management/disposal.

Solid Waste Generation

There are two dumping sites existing in the lease area. A small dump is towards western

side of the central quarry near pillar D which covers an area of about 0.64 ha. Another

dumping site is situated towards the north-eastern side of the central quarry which covers

an area of about 13.14 ha. The quantity of overburden/waste is tabulated as under:

3.10 Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA

purpose.

As per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification dated 14th Sept. 2006 and

Gazette notification issued by MOEF&CC dated 06.04.2018; all Environment Clearances

under EIA Notification, 1994 require fresh EC under EIA Notification 2006. As EIA

notification 2006 Project falls under category “A”. EIA/EMP report is required to get

environmental clearance for this project from the MoEF&CC/EAC.

The baseline studies will be undertaken as per schematic diagram given as follows:

Environmental Clearance (EC) Process as per EIA notification – 2006

Year Quantity of OB (tons) Space (M3)

(I Year) 2018-2019 138463 90001

(II Year) 2019-2020 145455 94546

(III Year)2020-2021 176922 114999

(IV Year)2021-2022 134091 87159

(V Year)2022-2023 62005 40303

Total 656936 427008


4. SITE ANALYSIS:

4.1 Connectivity: The mine site is approachable from Bikaner- Jaisalmer national highway

No. 15. It is connects with district Head Quarter at 48 km. Kolayat also Connects the

area, which is about 8.0 Km south west from lease area. The village Chandi is 1.00 Km

from lease area.

Submit application to MoEF&CC Form – IA

Pre-feasibility Report

TOR

Get TOR for EIA study

Baseline studies and preparation of draft

EIA/EMP

Apply to SPCB to conduct Public Hearing

(PH)

Obtain PH proceedings

Apply to MoEF&CC

Scrutiny in MoEF&CC

EAC meeting / Presentation

Grant of EC

Post EC Compliance Monitoring

EIA report & Executive

Summary (ES)

- Final EIA

- Public Hearing CD,

- Executive Summaries

Commencement of Mining Operation


4.2 Land Form, Land use and Land ownership.

The land cover under the mining lease area is as under:

S. No. Particulars Area in Ha

1 Govt. waste land 57.39

2 Private land 17.74

Total 75.13

4.3 Topography (along with map):

The area gently slope from W to E with low rising ridges of undulating disintegrated

sand stone with rusted cap and flat land covered with wind blow sand. Highest

elevation is 247 mRL between the pillars C & D towards western direction and lowest

elevation is 232 mRL near the pillar B i.e. towards north-east direction of the lease area.

The general wind direction of the area is towards North and North-East. During rains,

water courses originate at higher contour points and flow down and gets lost in the

desert sand. The water flow is very poor because of sand – choked shallow and broad

water courses. Thus virtually there is no erosion. In the absence of soil cap, vegetation

is very poor, limiting it to shrubs and thorny desert trees along the water courses.

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

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

to periphery of the 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.

Detail of the land use within a Buffer 15 km. radius in ha are as under:-

S. No. Village Forest land

Irrigated land

Un-irrigated land

Cultivable waste land

Area not available for cultivation

Total area

1 Khari Charnan 0 0 2566 1666 0 5,366.00 2 Gajner 0 11.89 1256.11 2237 1397 6,406.00 3 Kotri 31.88 0 1155 0 0 3,028.77 4 Chandasar 0 0 1017 281 53 1,827.00 5 Goyalri 66.18 0 233 207.45 0 1,605.85 6 Araji Jitoosingh 0 0 12 11.58 0 160.58 7 Kishnayat Budhan 0 0 0 39 0 656.47 8 Sheo Sutharan 0 0 142 0 0 162.56 9 Magrewala 64 0 0 0 0 171.69 10 Sharah Kishnayat 0 0 293 142.99 0 1,031.33 11 Deh 0 0 456 0 0 3,266.04 12 Madh 0 0 326 0 0 2,606.33 13 Inda Ka Bala 0 0 338 0 0 1,832.86 14 Chak Chani 0 368 0 38 0 485.00 15 Chani 0 451.53 2624.47 511 0 4,488.00 16 Araji Nala 0 71.1 187.9 3 0 302.00


17 Sheeshan 121 75 651.2 324 0 1,171.20 18 Akasar 0 1229.24 2456.76 29 0 4,706.00 19 Hadla Rawalotan 0 76.67 1533.33 109 0 1,878.00 20 Modiya Mansar 0 0 0 212 2 3,430.00 21 Sharah Gujarayat 0 97.04 661.96 210 4 973.00 22 Khet Chandasar 0 0 83 18 3 144.00 23 Basti Chauhanan 0 0 178 85 25 588.00 24 Rekh Ranasar 0 0 68 0 0 303.10 25 Gangapura 0 0 2645 1164 0 4,066.00 26 Motawatai 0 0 346 357 57 829.00 27 Chak No. 8 0 0 179 44 0 334.00 28 Chak No. 7 0 0 196 37 0 383.00 29 Chak No. 1 0 0 390 17 0 421.00 30 Sharah Bhaleri 0 0 58 6 0 406.00 31 Samorkhi 0 0 308 465.12 0 1,173.45 32 Chak Dadar 0 0 433 489.12 0 1,239.30 33 Chak Bandha No.4 0 0 234 128.1 0 632.32 34 Chak Bandha No.3 0 0 64 136.09 0 379.40 35 Chak Bandha No.2 0 0 234 74.17 0 398.35 36 Chak Bandha No.1 0 0 355 75 0 512.00 37 Bholasar Budhan 0 0 23 0 0 274.00 38 Bholasar Chauhanan 0 0 1445 122 0 1,746.00 39 Hadla Bhatiyan 0 32.08 1297.92 96 0 2,197.00 40 Bhayala 0 0 13 0 0 18.00 41 Jhajhoo 0 202 10262 721 0 11,938.65 42 Jhajhoobas Nathotan 0 74.22 860.78 66.49 0 1,105.49 43 Khetolai Budhan 0 0 710 8.15 0 926.42 44 Chak Sethiya 0 0 0 1322 0 1,620.01 45 Chak Mulajman 0 0 493 16.73 0 1,269.73 46 Chak Gujarsinghwala 0 0 650.76 16.69 0 683.13

Source: Census of India, 2011

It reveals that only 3.39% area is irrigated land and 47.30% is un-irrigated area. The

percentage of cultivable waste land and area not available for cultivation are 14.51%

and 1.94% respectively. The forest land is 0.358% of the total buffer zone.

4.5 Existing Infrastructure:

Office building and rest shelters are present at mine site.

4.6 Soil classification:

Kolayat is the part of Thar Desert. Area is covered by alluvium/sand & Ferruginous

sandstone but fertility of the soil is generally poor due to low organic contents.

Whatever fertile soil is available immediately utilized in plantation in/out side lease

area.


4.7 Climatic data from secondary sources:

The region is characterized by arid climate with average annual rainfall of 321.53 mm

for last 7 years at Kolayat. The temperature rises up to 46°C in summer and goes

down up to 2°C in winter. The mean wind speed is 13.3 km/hr between 3-5

(November).

TABLE – 8: Average Rainfall at Kolayat Tehsil.

Years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Rainfall in mm 324.3 334 204 386 259 419 186 238 553 312

Source: Water resource department, Govt. of Rajasthan

4.8 Social Infrastructure available:

There is no social infrastructure in the lease area. The villages lying within the radius of

1s km. around the mining lease are shown in Column 5.2.

5. PLANNING BRIEF:

5.1 Planning Concept (type of industries, facilities, transportation etc) Town and

Country Planning/Development authority Classification.

The deposit of Clay in Chandi White Clay Mine is occurring in the form of beds of

different width at different depth. The beds are separated by the iron pans of the

thickness varying from 0.25 m to 0.5m, sandy clay, burnt clay and ferruginous

sandstone of varying thickness. The deposit is striking NW-SE dipping 60 southward

considering such geological features of the deposit and the mineral body relation with

topography, open cast method has been the natural choice of mining operation in which

formation of benches of 10 m width and 10 m height in overburden with slope angle of

800 and 1.5 m width and 1.5 m height in mineral with vertical slope.

5.2 Population Projection:-

Population and land use within 15 km. from core zone are as under:-

S. No. Villages Number of households

Total population-

Persons

Total population-

Females

Total population-

Males 1. Khari Charnan 796 5413 2597 2816

2. Gajner 783 4821 2265 2556 3. Kotri 465 2,823 1,339 1,484 4. Chandasar 421 2268 1094 1174 5. Goyalri 121 686 322 364 6. Araji Jitoosingh 0 0 0 0


7. Kishnayat Budhan 1 1 0 1 8. Sheo Sutharan 2 12 5 7 9. Magrewala 0 0 0 0 10. Sharah Kishnayat 12 86 40 46 11. Deh 126 800 365 435 12. Madh 469 2743 1274 1469 13. Inda Ka Bala 124 673 308 365 14. Chak Chani 6 37 18 19 15. Chani 440 2717 1293 1424

16. Araji Nala 14 96 41 55 17. Sheeshan 29 186 88 98 18. Akasar 526 4243 2057 2186

19. Hadla Rawalotan 116 755 376 379 20. Modiya Mansar 184 932 441 491 21. Sharah Gujarayat 1 7 4 3 22. Khet Chandasar 5 30 12 18 23. Basti Chauhanan 16 86 41 45 24. Rekh Ranasar 48 257 127 130 25. Gangapura 267 1697 755 942 26. Motawatai 188 1159 547 612 27. Chak No. 8 0 0 0 0 28. Chak No. 7 7 50 27 23 29. Chak No. 1 0 0 0 0 30. Sharah Bhaleri 0 0 0 0 31. Samorkhi 32 194 95 99 32. Chak Dadar 16 103 45 58 33. Chak Bandha No.4 1 5 2 3 34. Chak Bandha No.3 1 5 0 5 35. Chak Bandha No.2 18 92 45 47 36. Chak Bandha No.1 237 1464 669 795 37. Bholasar Budhan 360 2592 1252 1340 38. Bholasar Chauhanan 62 433 216 217 39. Hadla Bhatiyan 245 1648 775 873 40. Bhayala 0 0 0 0 41. Jhajhoo 1229 7574 3561 4013 42. Jhajhoobas Nathotan 177 951 460 491 43. Khetolai Budhan 3 24 11 13 44. Chak Sethiya 0 0 0 0 45. Chak Mulajman 0 0 0 0 46. Chak Gujarsinghwala 2 12 5 7

Source: Census of India, 2011


5.3. Present Land use planning (break up along with green belt etc)

The Land Use Pattern under degradation by various mining and allied activities is

tabulate

5.4. Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical and Social):

Physical

Infrastructure facilities are assessed to be moderate.

Social

Rest shelters are provided to the workers.

Office toilets for mine workers.

5.5. Amenities/Facilities:

The mine site office, first aid room and rest shelter are existing in the lease area.

As the workers are from nearby villages, housing facilities exist only for Chowkidar/

guards and managerial staff. Clean drinking water is provided. The toilets are provided

separately for males and females.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE:

6.1 Industrial Area (Processing area):

There is no processing plant existing within the scope of mining operation.

Particulars Land Use (Area in ha)

Present Status of Area

Status of Area after 5 years

Till end of the life of the mine

Post Mining

Pits & Quarry 18.09 18.96 33.76 8.01 ha backfilled

25.75 ha water body

Storing Mineral 3.05 3.05 0.00 -

Dumps 13.78 16.96 16.96 Plantation

Office/ storing machinery 0.40 0.40 0.40 Public uses

Road 1.01 1.01 1.01 Public uses

Plantation on fresh ground 3.05 13.05 20.88 Plantation

Sub Total 39.38 53.43 73.01 -

Un used area 36.75 22.70 2.12 Public uses

Total 75.13 75.13 75.13 75.13


6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area):

There is no proposal of residential area in the lease area as the workers are deployed

from nearby villages that will commute to the lease area.

6.3 Green Belt:

Plantation is being carried out as per the guidelines of CPCB to develop green belt in

and around the project area. Green belt development program will be made in

successive phases depending upon the immediate need, priority, availability of land and

sufficient ground water.

The year wise programme of afforestation along with number of plants and name of

species are as given below:-

S. No Period Number of Plants

Area (Cumulative) covered (ha)

Type of Sampling/Plant

1 Up to 2017 1198 3.05

Neem, Khejri, Desi-Babool, Kikar, Pilu, Siras, Rohida, etc.

2 2018-19 to 2022-23 10000 10.00

3 Up to the end of life of

mine 320000 32.80

TOTAL 331198 45.85

6.4 Social Infrastructure:

Socio-economic conditions of area generally improve as mining activities create

additional employment opportunity for local habitants. Socio-economic status of local

populace also improves as a result of social welfare activities undertaken by mine

owners.

Significant contributions will be made towards education, medical facilities and cultural

aspects. In water scarcity regions drinking water will be provided to villagers.

Plantation program in and around mine lease will improve environmental conditions in

the area and aesthetic beauty of the area.

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

The lease area is well connected by road. Details are given earlier.


6.6 Drinking Water management (Source and Supply of water):

Drinking water is obtained from purchased water tanker.

6.7 Sewerage System.

Not applicable.

6.8 Industrial Waste Management:

Not applicable.

6.9 Solid Waste Management:

There are two dumping sites existing in the lease area. A small dump is towards

western side of the central quarry near pillar D which covers an area of about 0.64 ha.

Another dumping site is situated towards the north-eastern side of the central quarry

which covers an area of about 13.14 ha.

In the proposed 5 years scheme periods, 656936 tonnes overburden will be generated

which requires an area of 427008 m3 for dumping. In this regard, a new dumping site is

proposed towards northeastern side of the central quarry covering an area of about

3.18 ha. The proposed dumping site having a capacity to accommodate about 728476

tonnes overburden which is sufficient for proposed overburden. The backfilled as well

as dumping area will be converted in to greenbelt and rehabilitate by growing trees and

bushes on it.

6.10 Power Requirement & Supply /source

Diesel will be used in machinery as fuel.

7. Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R Plan):

7.1 Policy to be adopted (Central/State) in respect of the project affected persons

including home oustees, land oustees and landless labourers (a brief outline to be

given).

There is no hutment in the lease area. No human being displaced from the area so no

person will be affected contrary local people will get job opportunity and better

facilities.

8. Project Schedule & Cost Estimates:

8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (Time schedule

for the project to be given).


The lease period was automatically extended up to 31.03.2025 under Rule 8 A (6) of

MMDR (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015 and the rider agreement was executed vide

letter no. ME/BK/ML/8/1992 on date 26.04.2017; the letter is enclosed as Annexure

no. 4

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

project.

The working by open cast mechanized method involves the cost of removal of

overburden, sorting of mineral, wages, fuel, consumables, spares and village

development cost. The cost of per ton production involves a mining cost of Rs. 310.52/

Ton.

Project Cost Estimation

Estimated Project Cost with the proposed production is 197.0 Lac.

1. Project Cost- 197.0 Lac

Machinery & Tools 175 Lac

Social fund & activities 10.0 Lac

EIA/EMP 9.0 Lac

Infrastructure 1.50 Lac

Mining Plan with Progressive Mine Closure Plan 1 .00 Lac

Miscellaneous 0. 50 Lac

2. Recurring Cost

Machinery & Tools (Maintenance) 2.00 Lac

CSR (Per year) 4.0 Lac

EMP (Per year) 1.0 Lac

(i) Plants Purchasing - 15,000/-

(ii) Fertilizer - 5,000/-

(iii) Insecticide - 5,000/-

(iv) Plants Care - 25,000/-

(v) Water Sprinkling on Haul Road- 50,000/-

3. Labour welfare 1.0 Lac


Cost of Mining

The cost parameters may be summed up as below:-

S. No. Activity Cost per Ton (Rs.) 1. Mining 51.03

2. Quality segregation 75.06

3. Royalty and Taxes 90.06

4. Over-head and other contingencies 94.37

Total 310.52

Cost of the Mineral

• Cost of production of Clay is projected as Rs. 310.52/ Ton.

• Average sale price is Rs. 419/ Ton.

9. Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendations):

9.1 Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local

people including tribal population, if any, in the area.

Mining is main industry in this area. It is a labor oriented industry and is having vast

scope of employment of local population where no alternate means of livelihood are

available. The mining in this area will provide employment to nearby villagers. This

employment opportunity will help in raising the standard of living of the people in the

area.

Socio-economic condition of area generally improve as mining activities create

additional employment opportunity for local habitant, social – economic status of local

populace also improves as a result of social welfare activities under taken by mine

owners. Significant contribution will be made towards education medical facilities and

cultural aspects.

Drinking water facilities will be provided to villagers, plantation will improve

environmental condition of the area.

The deposit of Bikaner region in Rajasthan of our Country is having capacity to produce

maximum quantity of Clay mineral and is fully competent to compete in the global

market in all respects. The mineral of this region is of high quality and it is having

potential of export to earn valuable foreign exchange for the nation.

For M/s Harish Clays

Date: 07.06.2018 Rajendra Pareek

Place: Bikaner Mine Agent

pre-feasibility reportenvironmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/online/tor/08...pre-feasibility...

Documents