Sub: Submission of Soft Copies of Form I, Pre-feasibility Report and Annexure for EC.

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1 Narendra Kanji Kadpi Corrospondence: Shivam Earth Movers, Bhaktinagar, Plot. 25, Anjar District Kutch, Gujarat.. Ph , WORKS: S paiki, Village : Sinugra, Taluka Anjar : KUTCH, GUJARAT. To, State Level Expert Appraisal Committee Gujarat Pollution Control Board Paryavaran Bhavan Sector 10-A Gandhinagar Gujarat. Sub: Submission of Soft Copies of Form I, Pre-feasibility Report and Annexure for EC. Dear Sir, With the reference to, under the Environmental Clearance from SEIAA as per MoEF Circular : L /47/2011-IA.II(M) it is necessary for the mining activity less than 5 hectares to take Environment Clearance. In this connection, we are submitting the Check list, Form I and Pre-Feasibility Report with Mining Plan, Pre-Feasibility Report & Progressive mine closure plan for Environmental Clearance of the project of Blacktrap (1.00 Ha) at S paiki, Village Sinugra, Taluka Anjar Kutch with soft copy for the proposed project. As we are fulfilling the necessary documents, we request your goodselves to do needful at the earliest and process our application for Environmental Clearance. Thanking you, Yours Faithfully, AUTHORISED SIGTORY Encl: (1) Form 1, Pre-Feasibility Report (2) Check List (3) Lease Order, Lease deed and Map

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22 1 Project Details-Minor Minerals (Other than Sand) Sr. Details Particulars. ABOUT THE PROPOSAL 1 Name of Lease Holder Kapdi Narendra Kanjibhai 2 Location Address Survey. 155 paiki, Village Sinugra, Taluka : Anjar, Kutch. 3 Lease Area (Hectares) Hectare 1. Ownership of Land (Gove./Private Land) Government 5 Status of operation (New project or Existing Existing Project project operating since Status of Lease (Lease no., date of issue, lease period, date of application for lease renewal, etc.) 7 Name of mineral to mine Black Trap 8 Mineral Reserve (MT) 1000 MT/Month 9 Rate of mining of mineral (MT/Month) 1000 MT/Month 10 Life of Mine (years) Above 10 Years Coordinates : 1. E= , N= E= , N= E= , N= E= , N= Order. BhuVKha/GKK/QL/8169/1490 dated of office of the Geologist, Jilla Seva Sadan, Bhuj-Kutch. 11 Whether project involves forest land? if yes, status of application for diversion of forest land. 12 Applicability of the CRZ tification, 2011 ENVIRONMENT SETTINGS 13 If located within 15km, aerial distance of the lease area from the nearest: Name Distance (Km) Water Body: Pond 4 Km National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve: Reserve Forest/Protected Forest: Human Habitation Sinugara Village 4 Km Railway Line: Road: tified/protected Archaeological sites: Social infrastructures, e.g. school, hospital, historic/cultural/religious places, defence establishments, etc. : School: Govt. Primery Schools Community Health Cenre Religious Places: Local Temple & others in Village Sinugara 14 Present land use of local area: Existing Project 15 Geo-hydrological features: 16 Predominant wind direction: Westerly direction 4 Km 12 Km 4 Km

23 17 Endemic and endangered species of flora and fauna, if any, in the area: 18 Width and condition of access road (Kutcha/pucca) to the lease area: 8 Mt. Width and 400 Mt. long Kutcha Road connecting to pucca road. DETAILS ON MINING/EXCAVATION ACTIVITIES 19 Requirement of power supply and its source PGVCL 20 Requirement of water supply and its source : 6KLD by water tanker. 21. Type of mining (Manual/Semimechanized/mechanized) Type of mining : Open cast mining Semi-mechanized 22 Equipments to be used (Bulldozers, hydraulic Hydraulic Excavator, JCB and Truck excavators, loaders etc.) 23 Details of method of working with phasing of activities (Sequence of mining operations) 24 Explosives, detonators to be used ANFO, Slurry, emulsion Surface clearance Rock Extraction Removal of OB Block/Bench marking for mining Drilling Blasting Loading. 25 Details of drilling, blasting Typical drilling by 65/100 diameter drill machine. Blasting twice in 6 days. 26 Safety measures at the time of blasting Alert and awareness in surrounding area of locality regarding time and type and aim of blasting. Blasting will be handled with the experienced worker who will be equipped with all safety tools like hand gloves, helmet, earmuff, safety shoes and mask the other workers who are present during the blasting at site must be equipped with all above safety measures. Sprinkling of water will done. Adequate security guard alerted on road. The trunk line of the detonating cord shall be covered with sand to reduce air over pressure; is it is major source of air noise of blasting. 27 Details of over burden (OB) removal and stacking The overburden of soil removed during mining will be stacked in area allotted for dumping and will be refilled in the benches. 28 Height and width of benches and side slope 2 to 4 Mtr Height and 3 to 4 Mtr. width slope angle not more than 45 horizontal degree. 29 Depth of ground water table (Meters) 80 ft. average approx (Varies from location to location) 30 Maximum depth of working (Meters), Whether it will intersect ground water table? Maximum depth of working would be as per the mining plan. 2

24 31 Land use pattern of the lease area Sr. 32 Man power requirement of working days in a year 270 Days Particulars Pre Operational phase (Ha) Post Operational phase (Ha) 1 Pits Dumps Plantation Road/Buildin g 5 Mineral Stack Bake filled Remaining (Scrubland & some of rocky outcrops) 8 Water Total Time of working hours in a day 8:00 to 17:00 (Total 8 Hours of working and one hour of recess) 35 Measures proposed for protection of environmental attributes like and, water, air, human health, etc. 36 Measures of control of noise, vibration and fly rock problems due to blasting Mask, earplug, helmet and safety shoes must be putted on by all the workers. Proper sanitation facilities would be provided at site. First Aid Kit will be kept and the awareness of its use would be created among the workers. Trucks would be instructed to keep its side mirrors and reverse horn in operational position. Plantation of 200 saplings would be done. Water will be sprayed before blasting. Mask, earplug, helmet and safety shoes must be putted on by all the workers. Green belt will be developed at site area. 37 Plan for managing storm water, details of garland drains to be provided. Surface runoff and garland drains water will be channelized towards the water reservoir for the rain water harvesting and use of it. This will help replenish ground water also. 3

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26 FORM I FOR MINING ACTIVITY HECT. (Blacktrap) AT Narendra Kanji Kapdi S paiki AREA: Hect. Village: Sinugra, Taluka : Anjar, District : Kutch GUJARAT M

27 (See paragraph 6) FORM 1 Basic Information Sr. Item Details. 1 Name of the project/s Narendra Kanji Kapdi 2 S.. In the schedule 1 (a) B (In case of mining activity at any less than 5 Ha Lease areas require Environmental Clearance from SEIAA as per MoEF Circular : L-11011/47/2011-IA.II(M), Dated 18/05/ Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number of wells to be drilled Total Lease Area: Hectare Sr.. Product Quantity 1 Blacktrap 1000 MT/Month 4 New/Expansion/Modernization Existing Project 5 Existing Capacity/Area etc. Total Lease for Black Trap : 1.00 Hectare. Production capacity : 1000 MT/Month 6 Category of Project i.e. A or B B as per EIA notification 2006 and its amendment thereafter 7 Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify 8 Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify 9 Location: Plot/Survey/Khasra. S. 155 paiki Village Sinugra Tehsil Anjar District Kutch, State GUJARAT 10 Nearest railway station / air port along with distance in kms. 11 Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with distance in kms 12 Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) Railway Station: Anjar Air port: Bhuj Town: Anjar Local Body :Sinugara Gram Panchayat, Taluka Anjar, Kutch, Gujarat.

28 13 Name of applicant Narendra Kanji Kapdi 14 Registered Address S Paiki, Village Sinugra, Taluka Anjar, Kutch, Gujarat 15 Address for correspondence Name Narendra Kanji Kapdi Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Owner Address Shivam Earth Movers, Bhaktinagar, Plot. 25, Anjar District Kutch, Gujarat. Pin Code Telephone Fax Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of this site should be shown on a topo sheet. This is an existing mine. Govt. Land is obtained on lease for mining of Blacktrap mineral. wide no. BhuVKha/GKK/QL/8169/1490 dated Interlinked Projects 18 Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? 19 If yes, date of submission 20 If no, reason 21 Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given. (a) The Forest (Conservation Act, 1980? (b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? The C.R.Z tification, 1991? 22 Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site? This is an existing mines & lease is already sanctioned for mining. Copy of the lease permission is attached herewith. 23 Forest land involved (hectare) ne 24 Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/ or land in which the project is propose to be set up? (a) Name of the Court (b) Case. (c) Orders/direction of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. ne

29 1. Activity 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of project involving action, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Sr.. Information /checklist confirmation YES/ NO 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of local land use plan) 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rate, wherever possible) with source of information data It is a mining of Blacktrap having lease are of Hectare. Mining is carried out by opencast semi mechanized method.. This is an existing mine and lease is already sanctioned for mining. Copy of the sanction order is enclosed. 1.3 Creation of new land use? 1.4 Pre-construction investigation e.g. bore house, soil testing? 1.5 Construction work There will not be any significant construction activity. 1.6 Demolition works? 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction works? 1.8 Above ground building, structures or earth works including liner structures, cut and ill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? It is open cast mining by semi mechanized method Reclamation works? 1.11 Dredging? 1.12 Offshore structures? 1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Mining operation is semi mechanized Facilities for storage of goods or materials? There is no permanent storage of materials Facility for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluent? 1.16 Facility for long term housing of operational workers? (0.2KL) domestic waste generated is disposed off through soak pit New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? 1.18 New road rail. Air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or

30 altered routes and station, ports airport etc Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? 1.21 Impoundment, damming Culverting. Realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Mining will be carried out as per guidelines of Geology & Mining Department, Bhuj Kutch Stream crossing? 1.23 Abstraction or transfer of water from ground or surface waters? 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land Surface affecting drainage or run-off? 1.25 Transport of personnel or material for Yes construction, operation or Decommissioning? delivery site Long-term dismantling, decommissioning, or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Transportation of materials will be primarily by road only to the Mining shall be done as per guidelines of Geology and Mining Department Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Approximately 6 to 7 people will be employed Introduction of alien species? 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? 1.31 Any other actions? 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the project (such as land, water material or energy any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply): Sr.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes Government land is obtained on lease. A copy of lease permission is enclosed. w applying for the renewal of the same lease. 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) Yes 4KL/Day water is purchased from the out sources. 2.3 Minerals Black Trap 2.4 Construction material-stone, aggregates, and/soil (expected source-mt) Yes 2.5 Forests and timber (sources MT)

31 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Units. Fuel (MT) energy (MW) 2.7 Any other natural resources (appropriate standards units) Material will be transported through Truck/Tracktor by available temporary road. 3. Uses, Storage, Transport, Handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to production to human health or the environment or raise concern about actual or perceived risks to human health Sr.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, Wherever possible) with source of information data 3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora fauna and water supplies) 3.2 Changes in occurrence of diseases of affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne disease) 3.3 After the welfare of people (e.g. by changing living condition? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the projects e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. Yes Direct 6 to 7 approx. personnel and Indirect employment to few personnel due to project. 3.5 Any other cause 4. Production of solid waste during construction or operation or decommissioning MT/month): Sr.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, Wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine waste 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or Domestic waste will be disposed commercial wastes) off to soak pit 4.3 Hazardous waste (as per Hazardous waste Management rules) 4.4 Other industrial process waste 4.5 Surplus project 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment 4.7 Construction or demolition waste 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment

32 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials 4.10 Agriculture waste 4.11 Other solid waste 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr): Sr.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, Wherever possible) with source of information data 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels Yes There is an emission due to from stationary or mobile sources fossil fuel (Diesel) consumption in vehicles. However, they will be kept in control by proper upkeep, maintenance of engines & exhaust system. 5.2 Emission from production processes 5.3 Emissions from materials handling Yes including storage or transport rules) 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plants and equipment 5.5 Dust or orders from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste There is an emission due to fossil fuel (Diesel) consumption in vehicles. However, they will be kept in control by proper upkeep, maintenance of engines & exhaust system. Dust shall be generated due to material handling. Water sprinkling is carried out on haul road and in lease area to minimize dusting. 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste 5.7 Emission from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources 6. Generation of ise, vibration, Emissions of Lights and Heat. Sr.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, Wherever possible) with source of information data 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, Yes ise is generated from ventilation plant, crushers. operation of equipments. Regular maintenance of vehicles and equipments is done. A tree belt shall be developed around the periphery of the mine to attenuate the noise levels. PPE S like ear plug/ear muff and mask will be provided to personnel.

33 6.2 From Industrial or similar processes Yes As above 6.3 From construction or demolition 6.4 From blasting or piling 6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Due to operation traffic noise is generated. Regular maintenance of vehicles and equipment is carried out. 6.6 From lighting or cooling system 6.7 From any other sources 7. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human or the environment. Sr.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, Wherever possible) with source of information data 7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials 7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) 7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air, into the land or into water Yes Yes Domestic sewage is disposed off through soak pit. Dust shall be generated due to material handling or transport. Which is of very low intensity and cover very small area. Regular Water sprinkling is carried out on haul road and in lease area to minimize dusting. 7.4 From any other source 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project, which could affect human of the environment Sr.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, Wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, handling, use or production of hazardous substances 8.2 From any other causes 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural

34 disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landsides, cloudburst etc.)? 9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality. Sr.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, Wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of supporting facility ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g. Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, wastewater treatment, etc. Surrounding area of project is well developed and it has all supporting infrastructure. Housing development Supply industry Others 9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have impact on the environment. 9.3 Set a precedent for later development 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity Yes Many projects exist in an area. to other existing or planned project with Proposed project will have similar effects. proper environmental management plan to mitigate cumulative effects. (II) Environmental Sensitivity Sr.. Areas Name/Id entity 1. Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological landscape, cultural or other related value Aerial distance (with 15 km) proposed project location boundary 2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons Wetlands, waster courses or other water bodies coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests 3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting foraging, resting, over wintering, migration.

35 4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters 5 States, National boundaries 6 Routes or facilities used by the public for - access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas] 7 Defense installations 8 Densely populated or built-up area 9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) 10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources (ground water resources, surface resource, forestry, agriculture, fisheries tourism, minerals) 11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage (Those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded.) 12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems.(earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climates condition) Earthquake. Seismic Zone V I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Place: KUTCH Signature of the Applicant (Project Proponent / Authorized Signatory)