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1 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT The proposal for obtaining Environmental Clearance for Marble Mining Project M. L. No. 56/02, Area 4.0 ha with production capacity 40,000 TPA Near Village: Khoh (Palpur), Tehsil-Rajgarh, District- Alwar (Rajasthan). The lease area is falling under Palpur- Dundpuri Mining Cluster No. 61, Cluster Area: ha at Villages: Palpur, Khoh, Dundpuri, Tehsil: Rajgarh, District: Alwar (Raj.). The mining lease was sanctioned in favor of M/s Palpur Mining Company vide order Number SME/BHARAT/AL/MM/PA-1()56/02/1489 dated for the period of 20 years. (Documents are annexed as Annexure -IV). Consent To Operate has been issued vide order no. F (Mines)/Alwar(Rajgarh)4(1)/ /30-32 for the production 40,000 MT/annum dated (copy of the same annexed as Annexure-V). Cluster details (List of mining leases falling in cluster along with composite map) received from Mining Engineer, Alwar (raj.) are enclosed as Annexure III. Table: 1.1 Salient features of the Project S. No. Particulars Details A. Mining Lease Details 1. Name of the Project Marble Mining Project, (M. L. No. 56/02, Area 4.0 ha) 2. Mineral Marble 3. Mining Lease Number M.L. No. 56/02 4. Mining Lease Area 4.0 ha 5. Applicant M/s Palpur Mining Company B Location 6. Village Khoh (Palpur) 7. Tehsil Rajgarh 8. District Alwar 9. State Rajasthan 10. Latitude & Longitude Geographical Extents: Latitude N N; Longitude E E C. Other details 11. Cost of the project Rs. 50 Lacs 12. Recurring Cost for Environmental Rs Lac per annum M/s Palpur Mining Company 1

2 S. No. Particulars Details Protection Measures 15 Seismic Zone II 2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION I. Identification Project and Project Proponent M/s Palpur Mining Company, is an individual to involve in mining activities. as per Amendment in EIA Notification dated , as per Schematic presentation in Appendix - XI, our project falls under category B1 (Cluster Situation ) but due to applicability of General Condition it is to be dealt at MOEF&CC level. Our project is falling in Palpur Dundpuri Mining Cluster No. 61, Cluster Area: ha. (> 25 ha). There are 41 mining leases for mineral Marble in the cluster and all the mining leases are of less than 5 hectares and all the mining leases are in operation prior to II. Brief Description of the Nature of Project The mine lease area of 4.0 ha comprises of Government land. This is an existing marble mining project. Open Cast semi-mechanized method is followed to excavate the minerals. Environmental Clearance is required for all the mines for their lease renewal and operation. III. Need for the Project & Its Importance to the Country/ Region Marble mining project in order to meet the demand of the marble to the purchasers of cutting unit and other industries. Besides this, the project is being proved/ will prove beneficial in terms of socioeconomic development as it has provided employment to locals. Further, the average income level, which is the indicator of socio economic status of house hold is expected to increase, which will ultimately result in the better standard of living of the people. IV. Demand Supply Gap Considering the demand of mineral as well as sufficient availability of the mineral in the area, it is essential to have Marble mines to sustain the supply of mineral for various purpose. M/s Palpur Mining Company 2

3 V. Imports vs. Indigenous Production There are no requirement for import of the Marble. VI. Export Possibility There are no export possibilities. VII. Domestic/Export Markets Marble has many decorative and structural uses. It is used for outdoor sculpture as well as for sculpture bases; in architecture. The mineral is proposed to be dispatched to local market. VIII. Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the Project The lessee will provide direct employment to 10 persons and indirect employment will also be generated in transportation of mineral. 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (i) Type of Project Including Interlinked And Independent Projects, If Any The mining lease of 1.0 ha falls in a cluster of Palpur- Dundpuri no. 61 comprising of 41 mining lease with total area of ha at Villages: Palpur, Khoh, Dundpuri, Tehsil: Rajgarh, District:Alwar (Raj.). Interlinked And Independent Projects: There are no Interlinked and Independent Projects (ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates The mining lease area is located in Villages: Khoh (Palpur), Tehsil: Rajgarh, District:Alwar (Raj.). The mine cluster area falls in Survey of India Toposheet No. 54A/08. M/s Palpur Mining Company 3

4 Figure1: Location Map M/s Palpur Mining Company 4

5 (iii) Details of Alternate Sites Considered No alternative site has been taken into consideration due to availability of mineral resources in the area. (iv) Size and magnitude of operation Production Capacity of Marble 40,000 TPA Near Villages: Palpur ( Khoh), Tehsil: Rajgarh, District:Alwar (Raj.). (v) Project Description with Process Detail (1) Salient features along with project vicinity details of the Mining project is given below: S. No. Particulars Details 1. Name of the Project Marble Mining Project 2. Mineral Marble 3. Mining Lease Number M.L. No. 56/02 4. Mining Lease Area 4.0 ha 5. Lease Holder (Proposed) M/s Palpur Mining Company 6. Bench Height & Width Height: 6 m, Width: 6m 7. Mineable Reserves 25,43,092 tonnes 8. Life Of Mine 64 years 9. General Ground Level 300 mrl 10. Elevation 323 mrl to 318 mrl. 11. Water table m bgl 12. Ultimate Working Depth 20 m bgl GEOLOGY OF THE AREA The lease area comprrises a mound trending roughly NE-SW. The terrain of the lease is almost flat with southerly slope. As per geological and mineral atlas of India sheet no. 14, and miscellaneous bulletien no- 30, the rocks of the areabelong Railo group of Delhi Super Group. The stratigraphic succession of rocks is as follows. (i) Regional Geology The regional geological map of the area is given in following table: M/s Palpur Mining Company 5

6 Recent Post Delhi Soil Granite, Intrusive Delhi Super Group Ajabgarh Group Phyllite, Amphibolite, Quartzite, mionor marble, Schist Alwar Group Quartzite, Schist, Conglomerate, quartzite with basic flow Railo Group Marble, dolomite, soap stone, feldspathic quartzite, conglomerate (ii) In Applied Area (Local Geology) Recent Soil Delhi Super Group Railo Group Marble Method of Mining The method of Marble mining is adopted opencast semi- mechanized. The mining is started from the existing pit. For the systematic working of open cast mine, Bench Parameters is being 1. Height 6 m. 2. Working Width 6 m. Open cast semi- mechanized mining method has been adopted with excavator, cranes, wire saw & other machineries. No blasting is being carried out in Marble. Light Blasting are being required for OB and IB removal. Loading of mineral into trucks is being done by hydraulic loaders. Transportation of Marble & overburden is being done by dumpers/trucks from pit mouth to the destination. M/s Palpur Mining Company 6

7 Sequence of Mining Top soil and OB removal Drilling & Light Blasting Cutting of blocks Lifting Loading Transportation (vi) Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing Area of Final Products, Mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product Marble in the form of blocks(khanda) are dispatched to the market. Transportation of waste from loading point to dump site is proposed by tippers. The mineral is proposed to be dispatched in hired trucks. (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. The small pieces of Marble are being converted into chips after taking short term permit from Department of Mines and Geology and will be sold in the market. (viii) Availability of Water Its Source, Energy /Power Requirement and Source A. Water requirement: Total water requirement for the project the water requirement will be 10.0 KLD which will be sourced from near by village. B. Power requirement: Electrical energy will be required for operating machines which will be sourced from JVVNL, Jaipur. (ix) Quantity of Waste to Be Generated (Liquid and Solid) And Scheme for Their Management/Disposal: M/s Palpur Mining Company 7

8 Domestic sewage water generated from office toilet will be disposed in soak pits via septic tank. 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS (i) Connectivity The lease area is about ~ 24.0 km from Rajgarh. Jaipur International airport, Jaipur is at a distance of ~72.0 km from the mine site. Rajgarh Railway Station is around ~ 24.0km. The lease area is well connected through roads. (ii) Land Form, Land Use and Land Ownership Existing Land Use Pattern (iii) The total ML area of 4.0ha comprises of government land. Topography The lease area is having undulating rocky topography. The highest contour is 318 mrl and lowest is 323 mrl. (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 Table 2 Environmental Settings S. No. Particular Details 1. Nearest Village Khoh (Palpur) 2. Nearest city/ town Rajgarh (~24.0 km,ne ) 3. Nearest Railway Station Rajgarh Railway Station (~24.0 km., NE) 4. Nearest Airport Jaipur international Airport, Jaipur (~72.0 km SW) 5. Archaeological Important Place None, within 10 km. radius area of mine site. 6. Ecological Sensitive Areas (National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve etc.) Sariska Wild life sanctuary lies within 5.0 km from mine boundary. M/s Palpur Mining Company 8

9 7. Reserved/Protected Forest within 10 km. radius Forests Distance (km) Garh PF ~2.5 km NW Direction Kalwar PF ~ 0.6 km North Dabkan PF ~2.0 km NNE Sili Bawari PF ~4.0 km WSW Naraini PF ~8.2 km SW Haripura RF ~4.5 km NW Nandu RF ~5.5 km ESE Bhigota RF ~6.0 km SSE Paota PF ~7.5 km SW Dhiroda PF ~10.0 km SW Khoh PF ~ 2.5 km WSW Barwa Dungri PF ~ 6.5 km SW Bhigani RF ~6.8 km North Kalighati RF ~8.2 km NNE Raior PF ~8.0 km NNW Choti Chint RF ~3.5 km NNE 8. Nearest River / water body Harit ka bas PF ~10.0 km SW Water Bodies Distance (km) Direction Mangalsar Dam ~5.0 km North Thela Reservior ~4.0 km NE Ram Sagar ~10.5 km ESE Jai Sagar ~8.0 km WSW Source: SOI Toposheet M/s Palpur Mining Company 9

10 Marble Mining Project, M. L. No. 500/03, Area 4.0 ha. District:Alwar (Raj.). falling in Palpur- Dundpuri Mining Cluster No. 61, Cluster Area : ha at Villages: Palpur, Khoh, Dundpuri, Tehsil: Rajgarh, Figure 2: Map showing 10.0 km radius Study Area M/s Palpur Mining Company 10

11 Marble Mining Project, M. L. No. 500/03, Area 4.0 ha. falling in Palpur- Dundpuri Mining Cluster No. 61, Cluster Area : ha at Villages: Palpur, Khoh, Dundpuri, Tehsil: Rajgarh, District:Alwar (Raj.). (v) Existing Infrastructure: Being an existing mine there is no building & structure within mining lease area except some vegetations existing on the lease area which will be cleared when required. Total lease area is Government land. (vi) Soil Classification The soil is sandy loamy in texture. (vii) Climatic Data from Secondary Sources The climate here is considered to be a local steppe climate. In Alwar, there is little rainfall throughout the year. The average temperature in Alwar is 25.4 C. Precipitation here averages 722 mm. (viii) Social Infrastructure Available The lease area is about ~ 24.0km in NE direction from Rajgarh. Jaipur International airport, Jaipur is at a distance of ~72.0 km in SW direction from the mine site. Rajgarh Railway Station is around ~ 24.0 km in NE direction from mine site. The lease area is well connected through roads. The site is well connected with communication facilities like telephone, fax, post & telegraph, and as such, no constraints are envisaged in this aspect as the Tehsil- Rajgarh is ~24.0km in NE direction and district headquarter- Alwar is ~46.5 km, NNE direction from the site. 5.0 PLANNING BRIEF (i) Planning Concept (Type of Industries, Facilities, and Transportation etc.) Town and Country Planning/Development Authority Classification This is an Open Cast semi-mechanized mining Project. (ii) Population Projection Manpower required will be engaged from nearby Villages. No significant influx of people is anticipated in the area. (iii) Land Use Planning The whole mining lease area is 4.0 ha which comprises of Government land. At the end of life of mine, the total excavated area will be ha, which will be converted into water reservoir ha will be covered under dumps & will be stabilised followed by plantation. Remaining plantation will be done outside M/s Palpur Mining Company 11

12 Marble Mining Project, M. L. No. 500/03, Area 4.0 ha. falling in Palpur- Dundpuri Mining Cluster No. 61, Cluster Area : ha at Villages: Palpur, Khoh, Dundpuri, Tehsil: Rajgarh, District:Alwar (Raj.). the lease area which is equal to 33% of the total lease area. (iv) Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical & Social) Lessee is being access the demand of infrastructure (Physical & Social) in nearby area of the mine site. (v) Amenities/Facilities Lessee is being developed the amenities/facilities in the nearby area of the mine site as per requirement of the local people under social development activities. 6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE (i) Industrial Area (Processing Area) No additional infrastructure is being required for the proposed expansion project. (ii) Residential Area (Non Processing Area) This is not required as mine worker come from nearby area. Rest shelter will be provided for workers. (iii) Green Belt 1.55 ha will be covered under dumps & will be stabilised followed by plantation. Remaining plantation will be done outside the lease area which is equal to 33% of the total lease area. (iv) Connectivity The lease area is about ~ 24.0 km in NE direction from Rajgarh. Jaipur International airport, Jaipur is at a distance of ~72.0 km in SW direction from the mine site. Rajgarh Railway Station is around ~ 24.0 km in NE direction from mine site. The lease area is well connected through roads. (v) Water Management (Source & Supply of water) Total water requirement for the project the water requirement 10.0 KLD which sourced from nearby village.domestic wastewater are being generated from the rest shelter, which are being disposed in soak pit via septic tank. (vi) Sewerage System Domestic sewage water generated from office toilet are being disposed in soak pits via septic tank. Outside discharge is not envisaged. (vii) Industrial Waste Management No industrial waste water are being generated during mining operation. M/s Palpur Mining Company 12

13 Marble Mining Project, M. L. No. 500/03, Area 4.0 ha. falling in Palpur- Dundpuri Mining Cluster No. 61, Cluster Area : ha at Villages: Palpur, Khoh, Dundpuri, Tehsil: Rajgarh, District:Alwar (Raj.). (viii) Solid Waste Management (ix) The waste will be of weathered marble and marble having foreign instructions and amphbolite etc. Around 23,540 tonnes of waste will come across up to end of mining scheme. During the period of mining scheme waste will be dumped inside the lease area. Garland drains & retaining wall are being constructed at the toe of waste dump. Power Requirement & Supply/Source Mainly diesel are being used to operate mine machinery and equipment. Electrical energy will be required for operating machines which will be sourced from JVVNL, Jaipur. 7.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN (i) Policy To Be Adopted (Central/State) In Respect Of The Project Affected Persons Including Home Oustees, Land Oustees And Landless Laborers (Brief Outline To Be Given) Not Applicable as the lease area comprises of Government land (Saway Chak). 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) The proposed expansion will be done after obtaining all clearances/consents from the concerned authority. (ii) Estimated Project Cost Along With Analysis In Terms Of Economic Viability of the Project Cost of the project Recurring Cost for Environmental Protection Measures 9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL Rs. 50 Lacs Rs Lac per annum Marble Mining Project result in growth of the surrounding area by increasing direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development and supporting infrastructure. Special emphasis on Financial and Social benefits will be given to the local people including tribal population, if any, in the area. Development of social amenities will be in the form of medical facilities, education to underprivileged and creation of self-help groups. M/s Palpur Mining Company 13

14 Marble Mining Project, M. L. No. 500/03, Area 4.0 ha. falling in Palpur- Dundpuri Mining Cluster No. 61, Cluster Area : ha at Villages: Palpur, Khoh, Dundpuri, Tehsil: Rajgarh, District:Alwar (Raj.) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN S. No. PARTICULARS DETAILS Air Quality Management Noise Quality Management Water Quality Management Use of Sharp drill bits to reduce generation of dust. Drilling is being done with water injection system. Low charge blasting is being done to reduce dust emission. Regular water spraying on the haul roads to reduce fugitive dust generation during loading/unloading/transportation Regular maintenance of machinery and vehicles carried out to control dust emission during transportation. Personal protective equipment dust masks are being provided to the workers working in high dust area. Green Belt/plantation will be developed around the lease boundary. Periodical Ambient air quality monitoring will be carried out. Same practices will be continued in future. Use of Sharp drill bits to reduce generation of noise. No blasting is being carried out in Marble. Light Blasting is required for OB and IB removal. Earmuffs/earplugs are being provided to all operators and employees working near the machinery. Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals will be done to reduce generation of noise. Green Belt/plantation has been/will be developed around the lease boundary, undisturbed area, near mine office etc. Regular monitoring of Noise Level will be done. Same practices will be continued in future. Garland drains all along the periphery of pits to prevent the water carrying the wash-offs entering the mine. The water collected into the garland drains flow towards a sump. The dust/ soil allowed to settle in the sump and clear water utilized for afforestation and wetting of haul roads to arrest dust generation. No waste water generated during mining operation The sewage generated from rest shelter is treated and disposed through a series of septic tanks and soak pits. Rainwater falling in the mining pit collected in lower benches & used for dust suppression & green belt. Regular monitoring of ground water level and quality will be carried out. M/s Palpur Mining Company 14

15 Marble Mining Project, M. L. No. 500/03, Area 4.0 ha. falling in Palpur- Dundpuri Mining Cluster No. 61, Cluster Area : ha at Villages: Palpur, Khoh, Dundpuri, Tehsil: Rajgarh, District:Alwar (Raj.). S. No. PARTICULARS DETAILS Same practices will be continued in future. 4. Land reclamation There will be a permanent change of land use of cluster area. The mining activity will leave excavated area, which will be converted into water reservoir. Green belt will be developed along the lease boundary The waste will be of weathered marble and marble having foreign instruction and amphbolite etc. Solid Waste Around 23,540 tonnes of waste will come across up to end of mining scheme. Management During the period of mining scheme waste will be dumped inside the lease area Green belt / Plantation Same practices will be continued in future ha will be covered under dumps & will be stabilised followed by plantation. Remaining plantation will be done outside the lease area which is equal to 33% of the total lease area. Local species will be planted after consultation with local forest officer and as per CPCB guidelines. Same practices will be continued in future. M/s Palpur Mining Company 15