Prefeasibility Report of Silica Sand Project N/v. Parewar, Tehsil-Jaisalmer & District Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)

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1 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is a proposal of Silica Sand Project at near village Parewar, Tehsil & District: of Shri Subhash Chand Meena. LoI has been issued vide letter no.-dmg/jaisal./cc-7/f.1(1)19/2014/2361 dated The mining lease of mineral Silica Sand is located near village- Parewar, Tehsil-Jaisalmer, District-Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The mining plan with progressive mine closure plan is submitted under rule 22(4) of Mineral Concession Rules 1960 and rule 23 (B)(1) of M.C.D.R and amended in The mining plan along with progressive mine closure plan has been approved by Superientending Mining Engineer, Bikaner Circle, Bikaner Vide Letter No. - SME/BKN/CC1/2014/444 on dated 14/08/2014. Proposed production of Silica Sand from this mine is Silica TPA. The mining area is of 4.5 Ha. located near village-parewar, Tehsil-Jaisalmer, District-Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Total land of mining lease comes under Govt. Waste Land. No forest land is involved in this area. Table-1.1 Salient features of the Project 1. Project Name Silica Sand Mining Project (M.L. No. 19/2014, Area 4.5 Ha.) located n/v - Parewar, Tehsil - Jaisalmer, District- Jaisalmer, Rajasthan of Shri Subhash Chand Meena. 2. Mine Lease Area M.L. Area Ha Location of Mine Village Tehsil District State Coordinates Parewar Jaisalmer Jaisalmer Rajasthan 5. Khasra Details Toposheet 40 I /11 7. Mineral Silica Sand Latitude '45.6"N to 27 14'52.33"N Longitude '14.62"E to 70 48'23.03"E 8. Proposed Production Silica TPA 9. Validity of Lease 50 years 10. Ultimate Pit Limit 10 mts 11. Method of Mining Open cast Semi mechanized 12. No. of Working Days Water Demand 5KLD (1.0KLD for Drinking, 2.0KLD for Dust Suppression, 2.0KLD for Plantation) 14. Manpower requirement 20 Person Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 12

2 15. Nearest Railway Station 16. Nearest Airport Nearest railway station is Jaislamer about 37 km in SSE direction from the mine site. Nearest Airport is at Jodhpur Airport about 245 km in SE direction form the mine site. 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION (i) Identification of Project and Project Proponent Shri Subhash Chand Meena wants to involved in mining activities from the mining lease for Silica Sand (M.L. No. 19/2014), Lease Area 4.5 ha. Near Village- Parewar, Tehsil Jaisalmer, District Jaisalmer (Rajasthan). (ii) (iii) Brief Description of the Nature of Project Shri Subhash Chand Meena has been issued of mining lease for mineral Silica Sand. The mine lease (M.L.No. 19/2014) is located near village-parewar, Tehsil-Jaisalmer, District-Jaisalmer, Rajasthan over an area of 4.5 Ha. Mining is being done by semi-mechanized open cast method. Proposed workings will be systematic by forming proper benches. The main operation shall be digging, sorting and the transportation by trucks. This is a Silica Sand mine and mine yield consumption completely depend upon the market requirement; however the rated capacity of mine will be Silica TPA. Need for the project and its importance to the Country and or Region Due to the globalization and new ventures, the requirement for Silica Sand has been on the rise over the last few years. Silica sand is used for water purification and manufacture of glass, synthetic foundry moulding catalysts, disodium ultramarine etc. It is also used for acid heat resistant ceramics, refractories, pottery glaze, enamel etc. Silica sand of 150 mesh is used in sawing stone, grinding and surfacing glass and polishing marble, rounded grains of silica sand are used for sand blasting it is also used as a filler in paints 'Wood Paste' moulded hard rubber goods, gypsum plasters, oxychloride acoustic plasters and soap. Mining industry play an important role in economic sector in India. Rajasthan is dominant in minor mineral wealth. The state is endowed Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 13

3 with major and minor mineral resources. The region, where the project is situated is mostly dependant on agriculture and mineral resources. The important benefits accruing from the project to the state in the form of royalty can thus be stated as-boost to local and regional economy. The development of mining in the area provides direct and indirect employment opportunities, better infrastructural facilities, communication and socio-economic infrastructure. (iv) (v) (vi) Demand and Supply Gap Silica sand is used for water purification and manufacture of glass, synthetic foundry moulding catalysts, disodium ultramarine etc. It is also used for acid heat resistant ceramics, refractories, pottery glaze, enamel etc. Silica sand of 150 mesh is used in sawing stone, grinding and surfacing glass and polishing marble. Rounded Grains of silica sand are used for sand blasting it is also used as filler in paints 'Wood Paste' molded hard rubber goods, gypsum Plasters, oxychloride acoustic plasters and soap. The mining project will cater to the increasing demand of silica sand. Imports v/s Indigenous Production Demand of Silica Sand in the domestic market is high. In the allotted area, Silica Sand is available in abundant quantity and can be excavated indigenously. It had become a major source of economy in the area/region. Export Possibility There is an enough possibility of mineral export of Silica Sand in various forms such as Glass, acid heat resistant ceramics, refractories, pottery glaze, enamel etc. Mineral Silica Sand will cater the indigenous demand and major consumers are located in nearby areas. (vii) Domestic/Exports Markets There is always an increasing demand of Silica Sand in domestic market as well as in export markets Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 14

4 (viii) Employment generation (Direct & Indirect) due to the project By proposed project of Silica Sand mining in the area, people get employment. The project directly generates the employment opportunities for the local people and indirectly for the others. The total manpower requirement for the proposed mining operation will be around 20 persons directly. Indirect employment is expected by allied activities. 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (i) (ii) Type of Project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. The proposed project of Silica Sand is an independent project in which mineral will be sold directly in domestic market. Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates. The lease area has been marked on toposheet No. 40I/11 falls in near village-parewar, Tehsil-Jaisalmer, District Jaisalmer in the state of Rajasthan. Location map of the project is as under: Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 15

5 (iii) Fig. 1.1 Location map Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted. Mining of mineral is site specific and feasible in the allotted area hence no alternate site is examined for mining. (iv) Size and Magnitude of Operation Total area of mine lease is 4.5 Ha. The mining operation will Tonne Per Annum production of Silica Sand. Mining will be confined to 10 meter depth (UPL) from benchmark (194mRL). Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 16

6 (v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram/flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given) This is a fresh mining project of Silica Sand mining of Shri Subhash Chand Meena, M.L Area-4.5 Ha, M.L.No. 19/2014 located n/v-parewar, Tehsil & District-Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Mining of Silica Sand is tonne per annum. Mining activity will be carried by Semimechanized opencast method. Considering the national, state and local holidays there will be around 300 working days in a year. Silica Sand is proposed to be mine. Mining will be done by semi-mechanized open cast method. The silica sand bed is overlain by alluvium (0.5 to 1.0m), so excavation of silica sand, it becomes necessary to remove the overburden. The overburden is unconsolidated and consists of alluvium which is easily extractable by excavator. The mineralized silica bed is basically soft and easily extractable by JCB. Hence it is proposed to carry out work of excavation without any drilling and blasting. The mining will be done by systematic forming of benches. Haulage road and ramps will be made. The height of bench will be kept 1.0m maximum in overburden and 3.0m in mineral. Width of the benches will not be less than the height. Transportation of silica sand will be done with trucks whereas the waste will be loaded directly into the tippers for disposing off to temporary waste dump. Retaining wall will be made around alluvium stack to avoid wash off. No waste dump is proposed at the end of life of mine. (a) Geology of the Area (b) Regional Geology The Regional Geological sequence according to recent publication is as follow:- Recent to sub-recent Quaternary Tertiary Parewar - Bhadhasar Group (Marwar Super Group) Alluvium & Soil Yellow fine grade sand kankar, sandy clay Yellow white to violet caly, silica sand Limestone & Chirty Limestone Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 17

7 (c) Local Geology The applied ML area has plain topography comprises with white off to whitish friable sand stone of bhadasar formation. The applied area having alluvium 1.0m, friable sand stone (silica sand) of 7.0m in old pit was seen. The Bhadhasar sandstone comprises friable sand, shale with variegated. The general trend of exposed silica sand exposes have been marked in the map. (d) Mineable Reserves Category Table No. 1.2 Estimated Reserves In Situ Crude Silica Sand recovery (90%) Reject (10%) Proved Probable Possible Total Mineral blocked in proved category:- There will be about 5754 sqm area will be left for safety zone so about tonne silica sand will be left there. So, Net Mineable Reserves = tonne. (e) Details of Machineries to be Deployed Table No. 1.3 Details of Machineries S.No. Type Size capacity in cum No. 1 Poclain Hyd. Excavator Dumper/Tipper Water pump fitted on tractor 3 to 4 1 (f) Proposed Year Wise Details of the Next Fist Five Years The Proposed Year Wise Production plan for next five years is given in below table: Table 1.4 Proposed Production for the Five Year Period Year Mineral (Tonne) Recovered Mineral (Tonnes) 90% of Tonnage Mineral Rejects (Tonnes) 10% of Tonnage I II III IV Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 18

8 V Total (g) Proposed Rate of Production when the mine is fully developed Proposed rate of Production of Silica Sand when the mine is fully developed: Silica TPA, (h) Anticipated Life of Mine Mineable (Proved + Probable) Reserves/Avg. Annual Production = (after deducting mineral loss and safey barrier)/silica TPA = About Years or say 11 Yeras. The life of mine may change depend upon the prospecting results, rate of production and the extent of mechanization. (vi) Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing Area of Final Products, Mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product No raw material is required during the mining process. The operation involved excavation of Silica Sand directly transport to end users/market. (vii) Resources Optimization/ Recycling and Reuse Envisaged in the Project, if any, should be briefly Outlined No waste water will be generated from mining operation Domestic sewage water generated from office toilet will be disposed in soak pits via septic tank. (viii) Availability of Water its Source, Energy /Power Requirement and Source should be given A Water requirement: Total water requirement for the proposed project will be 5.0 KLD which will be sourced from nearby villages. About 1.0 KLD water will be required for drinking and domestic purposes. B. Power requirement: The electric power will not be use for the process of mining. Only HSD Fuel will be required for operating machineries. Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 19

9 (ix) Quantity of Waste to Be Generated (Liquid and Solid) And Scheme for Their Management/Disposal: For the waste material tonnes generated during course of mining will be stacked separately inside applied area over an area of 1562sqm with height of 7.0m retaining wall made around alluvium stack to avoid wash off. There will be no need of having permanent waste dumps in future. (x) Schematic representations of the feasibility drawing which give information of EIA purpose Application in Form I-A along with Pre-feasibility Report, Approved mining plan and other relevant documents to State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) as per MOEF Gazette Notification (Cat. - B1 ) Appraisal for consideration of EC to State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) Fig 1.3 Schematic Structure of Environment Clearance 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS (i) Connectivity Mine site is well connected with rail and road transport. Nearest railway station is Jaislamer about 37 km in SSE direction from the mine site. Nearest Airport is at Jodhpur Airport about 245 km in SE direction from the mine site. The district is well served by a network of metalled and unmetalled roads. (ii) (iii) Land Form, Land use and Land Ownership The total ML Area of 4.5 ha comprises of Govt. Waste Land. Topography (Along with Map) Physio-graphically the area has plain topography comprises with off white to whitish friable sand stone. There is no well developed drainage pattern available in the area because of the poor rain fall typical of the deserts any how the water of precipitation flows towards South West to North East. The highest R.L. in the area is 261msl, while Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 20

10 Prefeasibility Report of Silica Sand Project N/v. Parewar, Tehsil-Jaisalmer & District the lowest R.L. is 257msl in the lease area. The general slope of the area is towards North West direction. Fig. 1.4 Topographical Image of Mine Site Fig. 1.5 Satellite Image of Mine Site (iv) 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. Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 21

11 S. No The leased out area comes under Govt. Waste Land. There are no eco sensitive areas such as forest, national park, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserves and wildlife corridors etc. located in core zone. Mining will be done in leased out area. No other land will be disturbed/altered. Table 1.6 Existing Land Use Pattern of Mining area Particulars Forest land Govt. land Pvt. Agri. Land Pvt. irrigated Govt. waste land Remarks 1 Area excavated Storage of top soil Overburden/dump Mineral storage Infrastructure workshop, admin Building) 6 Roads Green belt Mineral separation plant Un-Worked Undisturbed Area Total (v) (vi) Existing Infrastructure This is fresh mining project of Silica Sand. No infrastructure facilities exist within lease area. A well equipped first aid facility is proposed to be available at there. Temporarily rest shelter urinal and latrine are proposed. Water will be source from nearby borewells from nearby villages through tankers. A small water tank is also proposed in mine office premises. This can be used for supply of water to drinking purposes. Soil Classification There is a 1.0m to 3.0m thick layer of top soil over hard Silica Sand. Soil of the region falls within rainfall zone of mm. The soil is sandy loam to sandy in texture. The nutrient status of the Jaisalmer soil is graded as low to medium level. Soils of the district are classified as Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 22

12 follows: Red desertic soils: These types of soils are most predominant soils in central, eastern and southern parts of the district. These are pale brown to reddish brown soils, loose and well drained and texture varies from sandy loam to sandy clay loam. Desert soils: Desert soils occupy a considerable area of the district forming its northern and western part of the district. These are mainly windblown sand and soils of interdunal depressions. Sand dunes: Sand dunes occupy a small part in northern and north-western margin of the district. These are sandy to loamy sand, loose, structure less and well drained. Lithosol and regosols of hills: These types of soils are found in hills and hill slopes of central and western part of the district. These are shallow, light textured, fairly drained, reddish brown to grayish brown in colour. (vii) Climatic data from Secondary Sources The climate of the area is dry with extreme temperature variation. The temperature varies 43 C to 49 C in summer and 1 C to 2 C in winter. Hot winds blow during May, June and parts of July. The wind speed ranges from km/hr. During winter the winds are north westerly and northerly whereas during monsoon the wind is southerly to south westerly. The average rainfall is 258.7mm. Rainfall is scanty occurring mainly in September. Relative humidity is very low during summer season. Table 1.8 Rainfall Statistics of Tehsil & District-Jaisalmer, Rajasthan S.No. Year Annual Rainfall in mm Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 23

13 Average Annual Rainfall in mm (Source: waterresources.rajasthan.gov.in) Rainfall in mm Year Fig. 1.7 Rainfall Statistics of Tehsil & District-Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 5.0 PLANNING BRIEF (i) Planning Concept (Type of Industries, Facilities, and Transportation etc.) Town and Country Planning/Development Authority Classification This is a Silica Sand mining project. Facilities includes such as temporary rest shelter, first aid center are proposed in the area. Mining will be done by semi-mechanized open-cast method. Transportation of mineral shall be done through road by trucks/tippers and tractor trolleys. Other facilities such as power, transportation and communication, social infrastructure facilities are locally available near project site i.e. Parewar and Jaisalmer. (ii) Population Projection The project will employ most of the workers from nearby areas. Local people from nearby villages will be give preference. Thus there will no chance to increase population due to proposed project of Silica Sand mining in the area. Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 24

14 (iii) Land Use Planning (break-up along with green belt etc.). Approximate land use is as following for live of mine. Table 1.7 Land use plan of Mine lease during various phases S. No. Land use Category Present 5 th Year End of life of mine 1 Top Soil Dump Waste Dump (External) Excavation (Voids Only) Road Built Up Area Township Area Afforestation Reclamation (Backfilled) Mineral Storage + Sub Grade Stack Yard Processing (Crushing) Undisturbed Area Total (iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) The road facility is already available which shall be used and properly maintained. Mine have its own approach roads which exist and well connected to state highway. The proposed project of Silica Sand mining in the area, about 20 people are proposed to be employed. The labour will be employed from nearby villages. Clean drinking water and medical facilities will be made available at project area and in nearby villages. (v) Amenities/Facilities Basic amenities/facilities available in nearby villages and towns such as road, power supply, communication, water supply, medical and health etc. Site is well connected with road and other infrastructure facilities. Communication facilities are such as post office, telecommunication available in Parewar, Tehsil-Jaisalmer, and District-Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Nearby villages is well electrified. Medical facilities are available in Jaisalmer. General Hospital is available at Tehsil - Jaisalmer, District- Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Apart from the above, during operational phases of mining, following facilities shall be provided as: Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 25

15 (i) All the safety norms will be strictly followed. (ii) Provision of clean drinking water. (iii) Group insurance scheme for engaged workers. (iv) First aid facilities. (v) Periodical medical campaigns for mine workers and nearby villagers. 6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE (i) Industrial Area (Processing Area) No industrial/processing area is proposed. (ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area) No residential area is proposed as all workers from nearby villages. (iii) Green Belt During plantation, local plant species will give preference or in consultation with local forest officials. Area is sparsely vegetated by few shrubs and bushes. Around 50 plants will be planted each year. Proper fencing arrangement for survival of trees will be provided. The separate watering arrangement will be provided. The trees will be provided along the road, applied lease area and approach road. The dead plants will be replaced by fresh plants in next monsoon season. The plantation should be grown in each monsoon season. Proposed plants are Azadirachta indica (Neem), Cassia fistula (Amaltas), Dalbergia sissoo (Shisham), Boswellia serrata (Salar), Emblica officinalis (Amla), Ficus glomerata (Gular) and Syzium cumini (Jamun) etc. Apart from the above, local species of plants will be given preference during plantation. In case of non availability of sufficient land in the lease area for plantation, plantation activities will carried out outside the lease area to cover the 33% plantation target. (iv) Social Infrastructure Tar road is available in near villages. Existing road will be maintained regularly. People of the area are moves towards other place for search Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 26

16 employment. By this project of Silica Sand mining in the area, provides employment opportunities in the area/region and this helps to check migration of people of one place to other. Medical and educational facilities will be provided. (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) Connectivity (Traffic and transportation Road/Rail/Metro/Water ways etc.) Mine site is well connected with rail and road transport. Nearest railway station is Jaislamer about 37 km in SSE direction from the mine site. Nearest Airport is at Jodhpur Airport about 245 km in SE direction from the mine site. The district is well served by a network of metalled and unmetalled roads. Drinking Water Management (Source & Supply of water) Water required for drinking purpose will be sourced from borewells located in nearby villages through tankers. Approx. 1.0 KLD water will be required for drinking and domestic purposes. Sewerage System Domestic waste generated from office toilet will be disposed in soak pits via septic tank. Industrial Waste Management No Industrial waste will be generated from the project. Solid Waste Management The generated solid waste will be sub grade mineral and sold to the nearby market or will be utilized in maintenance of approach roads. Power Requirement & Supply/Source Nearby village s area is well electrified. Diesel will be use as a motive source of energy at mine site. 7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R& R) PLAN Policy to Be Adopted (Central/State) In Respect Of the Project Affected Persons Including Home Oustees, Land Oustees and Landless Laborers Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 27

17 (Brief Outline to Be Given) Human settlement is away from the applied lease area thus no impact will be anticipated on human settlement by proposed mining of Silica Sand. So there is no need of rehabilitation and resettlement plan so far. Mining is being carried on Govt. Waste Land. 8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES (i) Likely Date Of Start Of Construction And Likely Date Of Completion (Time Schedule For The Project To Be Given) Project will commence within one month after getting environmental clearance from SEAC, Jaipur (ii) Likely Date Of Start Of Construction And Likely Date Of Completion (Time Schedule For The Project To Be Given) Total Project Cost : Rs. 30 Lakh Environment Protection Cost : Rs Lakhs Per Annum CSR Cost : Rs Lakh Per Annum Cost for Labours : Rs Lakhs Per Annum The profit will depend upon the actual production obtained from the mine and demand of mineral in market. Details of activities & budgetary allocation for CSR activities and Labourers welfare activities area detailed as below: Table 9 Socio-Economic Activities & Budgetary Allocation S.No. Particulars Activities to be done by PP Total Expenditure (in Rs.) 1. Education Distribution of books & stationary to 25,000 village students. PP will contribute in repairing work I Schools including toilets for girls in schools 2. Water PP will contribute in digging and 15,000 repairing wells and hand pumps, piyao and cleaning of ponds. 3. Health Care Contribution in medical camp (Eye 10,000 camp, Blood Donation Camp & collective health check-up of villagers. 4. Social Contribution in social forestary 10,000 Forestary Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 28

18 Total Contribution in CSR Activities 60,000 Table 10 Budgetary Allocation for the Facilities to be Provided to Labourers S.No. Facilities Provided for Labourers Cost (in Rs.) 1. Shelter 10, Health Facility 8, Drinking Water & Sanitation Facility 7, Education for Children 5,000 Total 30, ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) (i) Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people including tribal population, if any, in the area. Proposed project of Silica Sand mining of Shri Subhash Chand Meena (M.L.No. 19/2014), M.L. Area-4.5 Ha. near village-parewar, Tehsil - Jaisalmer, District Jaisalmer, Rajasthan is of utmost importance to the area/region for interest of mineral development and improves the socio-economic conditions of the local habitants. Mine will provide direct employment opportunities to about 20 persons and around 80 persons will be indirectly benefitted by their allied activities. Lessee is committed to provide better infrastructural facilities such as education, medical, clean drinking water, maintenance of approach roads in nearby areas of the mine site. The State Government will get revenue in the form of royalty from selling of mineral, land tax/surface rent; Sales tax/vat etc. will be addition. The operation of the proposed project of Silica Sand mining will bestow various social and economic benefits to the local communities of the area. Thus the project of Silica Sand mining will prove beneficial to the area. Project Proponent- Shri Subhash Chand Meena Page - 29