PRE- FEASIBILITY

REPORT

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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Executive Summary

The proposed mining project falls under Category “A” Project or activity

1(a) as per EIA Notifications 2006 and amended thereof due to the

presence of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve within 5km.

1.2 Salient features of the project

Project Name Gudha Sand Stone Mining project (M. L. No.

272/2000)

Name of applicant Shri Bhojraj Gurjar

Location of mine Village - Gudha, Tehsil - Bundi, District - Bundi,

State - Rajasthan

Location

Latitude : 25° 3'21.32"N to 25° 3'18.40"N

Longitude : 75°32'52.75"E to 75°32'56.04"E

Topo sheet number 45 O/12

Minerals of mine Sandstone

Total Mineable reserves 41193 Tonnes

Life of mine 6 years

Proposed production of mine

9,312 TPA

Total Cost of Project 30 Lakh

Method of mining Opencast Mechanized

No of working days 300 days

Water demand Total water requirement is about 3 KLD = 1 KLD (Drinking & Domestic Uses) + 1 KLD

(Plantation) KLD + 1 KLD (Dust Suppression).

Sources of water Drinking water will be brought from the nearby Tube-wells and water for dust

suppression and plantation will be collected from nearby villages. At the monsoon time,

rain water accumulated on the pit will be used for same purposed.

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Nearest railway station Dakaniya Talaav Railway Station (about 31 Km in NE direction)

Nearest State highway/national highway

N.H. 76 about 4 km away in N direction

Nearest airport Kota - Airport (about 33 Km in NE direction)

Seismic zone Zone II

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2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent

Gudha Sand Stone Mining project (M. L. No. 272/2000) is situated at Village

- Gudha, Tehsil- Bundi, District- Bundi, and State- Rajasthan over an area

of 1.1040ha. The mining lease for an area 1.1040hect. was granted in favour

of Shri Bhojraj Gurjar S/o Shri Narayan Gurjar R/o- Village: Gudha, Tehsil-

Bundi, Dist.- Bundi (Raj) vide order no. A Kha A/Kota-Circle/F-128(03)2583

on dated 23/06/2003. The lease deed was registered on dated 28/01/2004

for 20 years.

2.2 Brief Information about the Project

The project has been proposed for mining of Mineral Sandstone by adopting

opencast mechanized mining method.

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

Today in India Sandstone is used widely in domestic construction sector,

monuments construction markets, hospitality industry, export market and

handicraft and antiques. The material is starting to be more well-known and

popular because of technological advancements, sophisticated quarrying

techniques, and decreased cost of mining and growth in usage as material in

the decoration sector. Sandstone as material is showing beauty and long-

lasting value and therefore people have started to use it more and more in

memorials and in other funerary items. Today Sandstone is popular material

in laying floors and cladding walls in airports, hotels and other public and

commercial centers.

2.4 Demands-Supply Gap

The demand for Sandstone is ever growing with the growth of the

infrastructure sector in our country. The mineral is used in the

construction activities like buildings, structures. 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

Development needs will be met only through indigenous produced

Sandstone material against the high cost of imported material.

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2.6 Export Possibility

There is no proposal to export the Sandstone. However, Sandstone produced

from the mine will fulfill the needs of the region and surplus if any, will be

considered for export.

2.7 Domestic/ Export Markets

Domestic Market

The mineral is used in Tiles flooring, column making, graveyard, pre

fabrication unit, statue making and in small usages like monument of table

top, name plate, vases, candle holder etc.

Export Market

The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real

state, decorative accessories etc.

2.8 Employment Generation

The proposed mining activity will provide employment to about 14 workers.

The workers will be hired mostly from the nearby villages.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Type of Project Including Interlinked and Interdependent

Projects, If Any.

The mine is over an area of 1.1040Hectares. The proposed production is

9,312 TPA. This is an independent mining project and there are no

interlinked projects involved.

The project falls under Category “A” Project or activity 1(a) as per EIA

Notifications 6996, 2009, 2011 and 2013

Location: The mining lease area is located at khasra 106 Village - Gudha,

Tehsil -Bundi, District - Bundi, and State- Rajasthan The mining lease area

falls in toposheet number 45O/12.

Latitude : 25° 3'21.32"N to 25° 3'18.40"N

Longitude : 75°32'52.75"E to 75°32'56.04"E

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Fig 1: Location Map of proposed Project site

Project Area

Project Area

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3.3 Details of Alternate Sites

Mining is site specific so no alternative site is proposed.

3.4.1 Size or magnitude of operation

The mining lease has been granted over an area of 1.1040hect. During five

year total production of sandstone shall be approximately 35242 Tonnes.

The average number of working days in the year would be 300.

3.5 Geology

3.5.1 Regional geology

Geologically the district consists of diverse rock types belonging to oldest

arche and me tamarphics of bhilwara super- group and middle to upper

proterozoic sedimentaries of vindhyam supergroup. NE-SW part of the

district is exposed by the rock types belonging to bhilwara super group and

in remaining part, rock types of vindhyam super group exist. Modified and

generalised lithographic sequence after G.S.I. (2000) is given below-

Lithostratigraphic sequence of Bundi District :

Supergroup Group Formation/Lithology

Recent to subrecent – Soil/ Alluvium

Bhander Dholpuer (Upper

Bhander) shale. Balwan(Upper Bhander)

limestone Maihar(Upper Bhander ) Sandstone

VINDHYAM

SUPERGROUP

Sirbu shale with siltsone. Sandstone, grit and

stromatolitic limestone

Lower Bhander (Bundi hill)

Sandstone with lower shale, middle sandstone, Upper shale,

Upper sandstone Samaria shale

Lower Bhander (Lakheri) Limestone Ganurgarh shale

Rewa Govindgarh (Upper Rewa) Sandstone

Jhiri shale

Indergarh (Lower Rewa)

Sandstone Panna shale

Kaimur Akoda Mahadev (kaimur)

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sandstone

Badanpur conglomerate

Granite and Dolerite

Bhilwara super group

Bhadesar shale, slate

Hindoli group phylite/Quartzite/Dolomitic limestone

The rocks of Hindoli group of Bhilwara Supergroup has occuried NE-NW

part of the district and extends from village Hindoli and khinya in the west

to the village Dabi in east. Insrusives like granite & dolerites are exposed

near village Basni, Deva ka khera & Odhnda of Hindoli tehsill of Bundi

district. General trend of rocks is N 400 E with 600 NW dip.

Lakheri Limestone of Bhander group occurs in between greenish grey

sacaria shale above and reddish brown Ganurgarh shale below and marked

by intraformational conglomertate & breccia at the base and extends

intermittently for about 80 kms. In 1-2 kms. Wide belt upto Indergarh.

Samaria shale is overlain by Bundi hill sandstone. Bundi hill sandstone

onatitute the Bundi hill and mostly in the southern part of district. The

Sirbu shale is conformably underlain by the Bundi hill sandstone and

overlain by Maiher sandstone ocurring in eastern, southern and western

part of the district. The limestone of Sirbu shale is generally confined in

lower & middle part of the birbru shale.

3.5.2 Local Geology:

The local geological succession for the area may be summarized as below:-

Recent Group Formation Lithology

Vindhyan Supergroup

Bhander Group

Lower Bhander Sand stone

formation

Upper sandstone

upper shale

Middle sandstone

Lower shale

Lower sandstone

3.6 Reserve Estimation

The following Parameters have been considered while estimating the

geological reserves (in situ):

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1. Average 1m (560-559RL) cover has been considered as soil and 10m

cover has been considered as fractured Sandstone with Shale parting

(Waste).

2. Average 3m (449-446RL) cover has been considered as salable

sandstone in proved category. Recovery of saleable Sandstone 30% to

70%, now we are considering as 50% recovery of fractured sand stone for

the next five year planning.

Project Description with Process Details

3.6.1 Method of Mining

The Sand Stone mine shall be developed by Mechanized opencast Mining.

The mineral is lying on the sub surface therefore open cast mining has been

the obvious choice.

For splitable sandstone Benches.

Overburden shall be removed on contractual basis. Machineries for the

overburden removal shall be on contract basis as when required. Required

more machine shall be taken on rent basis to achieve the production.

The following mining parameters are proposed

Type of working : Opencast, Mechanized Mining

Bench height : 0.5-3m

Bench width : 0.5-3m

Small blasting with low charge of holes just to loosen the rocks is proposed

in upper layers to remove the hard overburden. The Blasting shall be done

by the authorized contractors on contractual Basis. These contractors have

their own safety explosive container as well as Explosive License.

Type of Explosive

Special Gellatin, Ordinary Plain Detonator, Safety Fuse

1 • Site prepration (demarcation by pillars)

2 • Excavation of mineral

3 • Loading of Mineral

4 • Transportation

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The details of machinery, to be used

S.

no.

Type Nos. Bucket Capacity

in Cu. M.

Make Motive

Power

H.P.

1. Dumper 6 10 tonner Tata Diesel 119HP

2. Diesel Pump 1 Local Diesel --

3. Compressor 2 75 CFM Local Diesel --

4. Jack Hammer

4 32mm Local --- --

5. Excavator 2 1 m3 Local Diesel --

Production details

The Proposed Production of Sandstone in next five year:

Year Total salable sand stone MT

First Year 5753.5

Second Year 6104

Fifth years 6534

Fourth Year 7539

Fifth Year 9312

Total 35242.5

3.7 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 for production of sandstone. The

sandstone blocks and Laffers / Khanda are transported to Kota and other

places from mine in trucks dispatched to the Gang saw Unit & cutter for

processing.

The overburden is transported from mine in tippers and dumpers of

20MT.

Length of Shot Holes : 1.6 m

Diameter of Shot

Holes

: 32 mm

Spacing : 1 m

Burden : 0.8 m

Stemming : 30%

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3.8 Resource Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse

Not envisaged.

3.9 Availability of Water Its Source, Energy/ Power Requirement and

Source

3.8.1 Water Requirement

Water for domestic, dust suppression and plantation is required to be 3

KLD.

3.8.2 Power

The operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set hence there is no

power requirement for the project at site. The electricity line passes out

side near the M.L area. The electricity facility is not available at mining

lease area. Only diesel equipment will be used.

3.10 Quantity of wastes to be generated (Liquid and Solid) and Scheme

for their

Management/Disposal

3.10.1 Solid Waste Generation& its Disposal

The waste as overburden in the area is top soil and Hard Sandstone. The

soil cover in the area varies from 1 m and hard sandstone varies from 10m.

The rock fragments of small size are also resulted after mining.

Proposed Waste to be generation

S. No Year I II III IV V Total

1 Mineral Waste (MT)

5178 5494 5881 6785 8381.5 31719.5

2 Over burden (MT) 10773 5724 7128 16073.5 24583.5 64282

3 Total Waste (1+2)

MT 15951 11218 13009 22858.5 32965 96001.5

4 In m3 5908 4155 4818 8466 12209 35556

5. Swell Volume (m3) 7090 4986 5782 10159 14651 42668

3.10.2 Liquid Effluent

Not applicable.

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4.0 SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 Connectivity

The applied lease area is approachable thorough NH 76 which 4 km in

the North direction from the lease area. Nearest Railway Station is

Dakaniya Talaav Railway Station (about 31 Km in NE direction) & Kota -

Airport (about 33 Km in NE direction)

4.2 Landform, Land use and Land ownership

4.2.1Landform

The lease area is having fractured cover of 12m. 100% of the total area is

covered by fractured.

4.2.2 Land use

The lease area is having Govt. Land. There is no village or human

settlement in the lease area. In the total lease area is a virgin land.

4.2.3 Land Ownership

The proposed lease area is Govt. Land.

4.3Topography

The Mining Lease is situated of Village Gudha of Tehsil - Bundi, District-

Bundi. Topographically the area comprises flat land. For the survey is

considered 460 as Benchmark near pillar C. There is No forest land in and

around this M.L. area. The general drainage of the area is SE.

4.4 Existing land Use Pattern

The lease area is having fractured cover of 12m. 100% of the total area is

covered by fractured.

The lease area is having Govt. Land. There is no village or human settlement

in the lease area. In the total lease area is a virgin land.

4.5 Existing Infrastructure

No existing infrastructure within lease area.

4.6 Soil Classification

No Top soil Proposed.

4.7 Climate data from Secondary Sources:

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The climate of the area is dry with extreme temperature variation i. e. in

summer as high as 440 C, whereas in winter it lowers to 60C or even less.

Most of the rain falls during the period of July to September. Maximum and

minimum rain fall varies (500mm- 200mm).

4.8 Social Infrastructure available:

The mine is not facilitated with power line.

The Ground water table is 40m (in rainy season) to 45m (in Dry Season).

The drinking water can be brought from the wells at a distance of 500m.

The state transport buses and private buses are available up to Village -

Dabi and mine site.

The nearest telephone is available at Near Village - Dabi

The nearest police station applicable is at Dabi .

Permanent offices and other buildings at mine proposed.

Mobile Phone connectivity is available at mine site.

The nearest Post & Telegraph Office is at Dabi

Medical facility is available at Dabi

5.0 PLANNING BRIEF

5.1 Planning Concept

The proposed project is for the mining of sand stone. Mining is proposed to

be done through mechanized method. Rajasthan Minor Mineral Rules &

MCDR will be followed in the mining. Mining will be done in benches and

will not intersect the ground water table.

5.2 Land use Planning

A part of the excavated region shall be converted into water reservoir & Part

shall be Backfilled after exhausting the complete available mineral. The

lessee shall make water drains for the purpose. This shall also increase the

aesthetic beauty of the area. The office and other buildings, the mine road

and the other entire infrastructure developed by the lessee shall be used by

lessee for various purposes. The virgin & backfilled region shall be used for

agriculture purposes. The ultimate pit size shall be

Ultimate Size of the Pit at the end of period : 1.1040Hect.

Ultimate Pit Depth : 16 m from

benchmark

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Land Degradation and Reclamation

Total Excavated Area : 1.1040 Hectares

Area to be Reclaimed (Back Filled) : 0.2300

Area to be Water Reserver : 0.8740

Remaining Dump Area : Nil

5.3 Assessment of Infrastructure demand (Physical & Social)

On the basis of the preliminary site visit, the infrastructure demand in the

village was assessed on the basis of need and priority.

The health infrastructure of the study area requires improvement. The lack

of medical facilities needs improvement. Medical facilities will be provided by

mine owner during mining.

5.4 Amenities/Facilities

Workshop

For maintenance of machinery it is proposed to establish a workshop nearby

to mine site for Welding, puncture etc.

Power supply

Village is electrified. The electric power facility is not available up to the

mine site presently.

First Aid

A first aid facility is proposed at Mines office.

Rest Shelter

Temporary rest shelter has been provided near mining lease site.

Latrines and Urinals

At the mining lease site urinal and latrine are proposed.

5.4.1Budget for facilities provided to Labours

Sl.

No.

Scheme Capital Cost

(in Rs)

Annual Recurring

Cost (in Rs)

1 Drinking water facility 10,000

2 Shelter 20,000

3 Health facility 10,000

5 sanitation facility 20,000

Total 40,000 20,000

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6.1Industrial Area (Processing Area)

No infrastructure is proposed.

6.2 Residential Area (Non Processing Area)

As local workers from nearby areas will be engaged for the mining

activity, no residential area/ housing are proposed.

6.3 Green Belt

A total 33% of the total lease area will be used for plantation.

Programme for Plantation

The plantation shall be done at the following places:-

At the boundary of the Lease.

Both site of the transportation road

6.4 Social Infrastructure

The Applicant shall spend 2% of profit for the development of the area

i.e. treatment of poor, schools, temples and other social work.

6.4.1. Budget for Environmental Social Responsibility (ESR)

SI. No. Activity ESR in Rs.

1 Provide drinking water facility in surrounding

villages and schools by hand pump/dug well/water tank or funds for Ambulance

30,000/-

3 Clothes distribution to poor villagers 20,000/-

TOTAL 50,000/-

6.5 Sewerage System

Domestic waste water will be treated into septic tank followed by soak pit

6.6 Industrial Waste Management

Not applicable

6.8 Environmental Management Plan

The environmental management plan consists of the set of mitigation,

management, monitoring and institutional measures to be taken during

the implementation and operation of the project, to eliminate adverse

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environmental impacts or reduce them to acceptable levels. The present

environmental management plan addresses the components of

environment, which are likely to be affected by the different operations

in the mine area.

Budget Allotted for the EMP

Sr.

No.

Measures Recurring

cost (in Rs.)

1 Pollution Control i) Dust Suppression

ii) Garland drain & ground dump

25,000/-

25,000/-

2 Pollution Monitoring

i) Air pollution ii) Water pollution

10, 000/- 10,000/-

3 Green Belt 15, 000/-

4 Reclamation of mined out area 15, 000/-

Total 1,00,000/-

7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN

As no personnel are expected to be migrated due to mining in the lease

area and the adjoining region is also having a good mineral potential, the

rehabilitation of the employees is not going to be a problem. The workers

and other staff can get job in the neighboring areas after the end of life of

mine. The applicant shall also try for employment of the workers.

8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

8.1 Likely Date of Start of Construction and Likely Date of Completion

No construction activities are proposed. The mining activity will

commence only after receiving environmental clearance and other

statutory clearance.

8.2 Estimated Project Cost along with analysis in Terms of Economic

Viability of the

Project

Estimated project cost is Rs. 30 lakh.The lessee has all the mining

equipments used for the scientific mining. The mine is Eco-Friendly.

Economically the ore is mineable as compared to overburden thickness.

The entire mineable reserve as estimated is categorized as 121.

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9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS)

The proposed mine will bring economical benefits to the state by the way

of Royalty for mineral and to the local people by way of direct and

secondary employment opportunities. Sand stone is used for a variety of

structural and decorative purposes. The material is in high demand at

the local market for real estate industry.

The project will bring about socio-economic improvement of the area and

will prove beneficial to the area.

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