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
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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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)
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