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1 M.L. Area ha., Near Village- Indawar, Tehsil Merta, District - Nagaur (Raj.) Index INDEX 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY/ REGION DEMAND SUPPLY GAP IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION EXPORT POSSIBILITY DOMESTIC/EXPORT MARKETS EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT PROJECT DESCRIPTION TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS, IF ANY LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND PROJECT BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES; DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION REGIONAL GEOLOGY LOCAL GEOLOGY:- 35 A 36 The area has been geologically mapped and accordingly a Surface Geological Plan has been prepared on a scale of 1:1000. Geological cross-sections and longitudinal section have been drawn on a scale 1: MINERAL RESERVES PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM / FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT ETC. SHOULD BE GIVEN)

2 M.L. Area ha., Near Village- Indawar, Tehsil Merta, District - Nagaur (Raj.) Index YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING: EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN DRILLING BLASTING RAW MATERIAL REQUIRED ALONG WITH ESTIMATED QUANTITY, LIKELY SOURCE, MARKETING AREA OF FINAL PRODUCTS, MODE OF TRANSPORT OF RAW MATERIAL AND FINISHED PRODUCT RESOURCES OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT, IF ANY, SHOULD BE BRIEFLY OUTLINED AVAILABILITY OF WATER & ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL SITE ANALYSIS CONNECTIVITY (Mine Site) LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP LAND OWNERSHIP TOPOGRAPHY 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 SHOULD BE GIVEN EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE WATER BASIC AMENITIES SOIL CLASSIFICATION

3 M.L. Area ha., Near Village- Indawar, Tehsil Merta, District - Nagaur (Raj.) Index 4.7 CLIMATE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE PLANNING BRIEF PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.) ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL) AMENITIES/FACILITIES PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA) RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA) GREEN BELT SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO /WATER WAYS ETC.) DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE & SUPPLY OF WATER) SEWAGE SYSTEM INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POWER REQUIREMENT & SUPPLY/SOURCE 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 LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN) PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN)

4 M.L. Area ha., Near Village- Indawar, Tehsil Merta, District - Nagaur (Raj.) Index 8.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST AND ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

5 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed Indawar China Clay Project of Sh. Ashok Kumar Choudhary is situated Near Village Indawar, Tehsil Merta, District-Nagaur (Rajasthan) over an area of ha in Khasra Nos. 81,84,88,4984/82,4985/83,5362/82,5363/83,85,4982/ /83,4986/84,82,83,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,5364/88,5365/84,97. The Letter of Intent has been issued in favour of Sh. Ashok Kumar Choudhary vide letter No.DMG/ Gotan /CC 6/p.1 ( 1) 6 /2013/2779 dated 16/5/2013. Copy of LOI is enclosed as ANNEXURE-VI. The Mining Plan with PMCP has been approved by Regional Controller of Mines, IBM, Ajmer Rajasthan, vide letter No. 584 (4) (3) 1132 RCM - AJ dated 25/10/2013. Copy of approved Mining Plan Letter is enclosed as ANNEXURE VII. The mining will be carried out by open-cast manual method as per the approved Mining Plan only. The entire mining area is Private agricultural with no forest land involved. As per MCR 1960 & MCDR 1988, validity of mining is 50 years from the date of registration. The proposed production is 19,436 MT. The estimated cost of project will be Rs crore. China clay is one of the essential raw material for Ceramic Industries. China clay does not swell on adding water & Alumina present in clay do not form isomorph us series with any other metallic compound. China clay is a naturally hydrated Aluminum silicate. China clay is the heart of potteries tiles, ceramics and many other industries. The china clay produce from the mine will be sold in the various industrious i.e. ceramic rubber industries, crockery sanitary wares, glazed tiles at various units located at Gujarat Material will be dispatched in lumps form. China clay is used as extender and filler in paints, paper, detergents, Bakelite Powder and in rubber industries etc. China clay is heart of several industries like potteries tiles, ceramics, glass and others. S.No Sectors Uses 1. Paints China clay is used in wide varieties of paints like distemper, cement primer, wood primer, emulsion paint, texture coating spray plaster, putties, fillers and undercoats. 2. Paper It is used in varieties of papers, cardboards, hard boards and others 3. Plastics It is used as a filler in combination with others to impart strength and smoothness. 4. Electrical It is used for electrical insulations, high voltage insulation compounds 28

6 Industry electrical wires. S.NO. Particulars Table1: Salient Features of the project site Details A. Nature of the Project Proposed Indawar China Clay Area B. Size of the Project 1. Mine Area ha 2. Proposed Production capacity 19,436 MT C Location Details 1. Village Indawar 2. Tehsil Merta 3. District Nagaur 4. State Rajasthan 5. Latitude & Longitude Pillars Latitude (N) Longitude (E) A 26 34'44.42" 73 55'43.96" B 26 34'44.37" 73 55'37.10" C 26 34'51.22" 73 55'36.90" D 26 34'51.64" 73 55'43.57" 6. Toposheet No. 45 F/14. D Environmental Settings of the Area 1. Ecological Sensitive Areas No Protected & Reserved Forests fall within 15 km radius of Buffer zone. 2. River / water body Available water bodies and rivers falls within 15 Km radius Buffer zone as follows: Waterbodies/River Distance Direction Pundi Nadi 10.KM North/West Jojari Nadi 12.M West/South Hiya Nadi 12.KM South Hitanda Nadi 11.KM South/East 3. Nearest Town / City Merta km, NE 4. Nearest Railway Station The nearest railway station is Merta which is about 12.0 Kms. NE from mine site. 5. Nearest Airport Jodhpur Airport is about 100 m in SE direction. 6. State Boundary No State boundary passes through the project site. 7. Seismic Zone Zone II [as per IS 1893 (Part-I): 2002] 29

7 D Cost Details 1. Total Project Cost Project Cost: Rs. 0.40Crore Capital Cost: Rs Lac Recurring Cost: Rs 7.0Lac/Annum E Requirements of The Project 1. Proposed Water Requirement 6.0 KLD 2. Fuel requirement 100 LPD 3. Man Power Requirement 15 (Skilled and unskilled persons) 2 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT The proposed Indawar China Clay mining project is situated near Village Indawar, Tehsil Merta, District Nagaur, State Rajasthan. The Mining Plan with PMCP has been approved by Regional Controller of Mines, IBM, Ajmer Rajasthan, vide letter No. 584 (4) (3) 1132 RCM - AJ dated 25/10/2013. Copy of approved Mining Plan Letter is enclosed as ANNEXURE VII. 2.2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF PROJECT This is a proposed Indawar China Clay mining project. As per EIA Notification dated 14th Sep, 2006 and as amended till date, the project falls under, Category B. It has been proposed to excavate approximately 19,436 MTPA of China Clay from M.L. No. 6/2013 by open - cast semi-mechanized method. The lease area is ha. Total mineable reserve available is 2,51, 660 MT of China Clay Mineral. The expected life of mine is 12 years. Top soil, O.B. and waste/ mineral rejects generated during the five year plan period will be 21,160, 3,88,908 & 3430 cum respectively. The China Clay will be transported through trucks. At the end of lease period, the total excavated area will be 3.37 ha. out of which 2.1 hect. will be backfilled and 1.27 hect. area will be used as water reservoir. Water reservoir will ultimately help in recharging the ground water table and also used for irrigation purpose. Out of total water requirement of KLD, KLD for the proposed project activity will be met from existing pond nearby village Indawar. The pond desiltation and impoundment will be done by the project proponent. The depth of water table is 70 m (Pre-Monsoon) to 60 m (Post-Monsoon) 30

8 below the general ground level. Thus ground water table will not be encountered during working in the mine. 2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY/ REGION China clay is one of the essential raw materials for Ceramic Industries. China clay is used as extender and filler in paints, paper, detergents, Bakelite Powder and in rubber industries etc. China clay is heart of several industries like potteries tiles, ceramics, glass and others. Thus, keeping in mind this requirement, mining of China clay is necessary for durability and beauty of ceramic industry. The mining and associated activities in the mineral rich areas increase the gains in gross domestic product (Gross Domestic Product).Total of people will be employed for the mining activity. It will create ample opportunity for employment to local population. For the mineral production applicant will pay royalty, direct and indirect taxes will also paid and it will also contributing to the regional revenue The proposed China clay mining project will cater the need of requirement for individual and market. Besides this, the project will prove beneficial in terms of socio economic development. 2.3 DEMAND SUPPLY GAP China clay is a constituent for Ceramic Industries. It has high demand in region due to increase in industrial and other infrastructural activities. 2.4 IMPORTS VS. INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION In the current China clay business scenario, import of China clay is not envisaged. It is for. Captive use only no import is done. 2.5 EXPORT POSSIBILITY Not applicable as proposed mine is for captive use only. 2.6 DOMESTIC/EXPORT MARKETS Domestic demand is one of the chief reasons for the rapid growth of China clay business in India. Thus, domestic market for China clay for Ceramic Industries is well established. China clay is used as extender and filler in paints, paper, detergents, 31

9 Bakelite Powder and in rubber industries etc. China clay is heart of several industries like potteries tiles, ceramics, glass and others. No export will be done. 2.7 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION (DIRECT AND INDIRECT) DUE TO THE PROJECT The total number of manpower is required for the mining activity is 15 people. Priority for employment will be given to local workers. Following staff & workers are proposed to be employed: - Table 2: Manpower requirement 1. Mining Engineer 1 2. Mine Manager 1 3. Geologist 1 4. Unskilled Labours 12 Total 15 3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS, IF ANY The mining of China Clay is carried out by open-cast semi-mechanized method. This is an independent project. No interlinked project is proposed. 3.2 LOCATION (MAP SHOWING GENERAL LOCATION, SPECIFIC LOCATION, AND PROJECT BOUNDARY & PROJECT SITE LAYOUT) WITH COORDINATES; The proposed China Clay mine area falls in M.L. No. 6/2013 of, Village Indawar, Tehsil - Merta, District - Nagaur, State Rajasthan over an area of ha. The project site falls in Survey of India Toposheet No. 45 F/14. The site photographs taken from different directions enclosed as ANNEXURE VIII. The geographical location with respect to boundary pillars of the proposed China Clay area are: - 32

10 Pillars Latitude (N) Longitude (E) A 26 34'44.42" 73 55'43.96" B 26 34'44.37" 73 55'37.10" C 26 34'51.22" 73 55'36.90" D 26 34'51.64" 73 55'43.57" The location map is given below: - 33

11 Figure-1: Location Map 34

12 3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITES CONSIDERED AND THE BASIS OF SELECTING THE PROPOSED SITE, PARTICULARLY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN INTO SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED. Mining activity is site specific hence no alternative sites examined. 3.4 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION Mine area for the proposed China Clay mine is ha and proposed production capacity is 19,436 MTPA REGIONAL GEOLOGY The Regional geological sequence according to recent publications is as follows. Group Recent to sub recent Characteristics Alluvium & Soil Quaternary Tertiary Kuchera Group Trans Vindhyan group) (Marwar Super Yellow fine grained sand kankar, sandy clay - Crimish to white clay, Khajwana Limestone & chirty Lime stone LOCAL GEOLOGY:- The applied area is covered with soil. Geologically, most of the area comprise of sedimentary clay of kuchera khajwana Group of Marwar Super Group of tertiary age represented by yellow white clay, loose of tertiary age represented by yellow white clay, loose sand& calcareous grits. Surface geological mapping has been done on a scale of 1:1000 and all the structural configuration of clay, other lithological units, their trend, nature and behavior of mineralization are shown of surface Geological plan & Geological cross- sections are also drawn and longitudinal section prepared on a scale of 1:1000 (v), 1:1000 (h) respectively. Following local Litho units has been observed in the area. Litho -units Averages thickness Litho units as per mrl Soil 1.0 m 298 mrl Grit &kanker 9 m 289 mrl Red colored less compact 10 m 279 mrl ferrugineous Sand stone 35

13 Varigated A clay interbedded with 7 m 272 mrl ferrugineous Sand stone China clay bed 6.0 m 266 mrl The area has been geologically mapped and accordingly a Surface Geological Plan has been prepared on a scale of 1:1000. Geological cross-sections and longitudinal section have been drawn on a scale 1:1000. MINERAL RESERVES Reserve UNFC Rec. Mineral 70%(MT) Proved 111 1,40,385 MT Probable 121 1,11,275 MT Total 2,51,660 MT LIFE OF MINE Life Of mine Mineable reserve/ Annual production 2,51,660 /19,436 = 13 Years 3.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION WITH PROCESS DETAILS (A SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM / FLOW CHART SHOWING THE PROJECT LAYOUT, COMPONENTS OF THE PROJECT ETC. SHOULD BE GIVEN) YEAR WISE PRODUCTION DETAILS. In this area the mining of China clays involves no blasting. The O.B. will be removed with the help of JCB/ excavator. The Applicant has proposed to produce China clay working for a period of 5 years with a production of 19,436 TPA as per the mine plan. The details of year wise production for the five years period are given below. 36

14 Table 3: Year wise Production of China Clay for the five years period Year Minerals (95% Recovery in Tonnes) Mineral Reject (10% Tonnes) Total Waste/O.B. cum I II III IV V Total PROPOSED METHOD OF MINING: The proposed China clay Mine shall be developed by manual open cast mining which Include excavating, manual sorting, loading, transport and dispatch of mineral to end users OPEN CAST MINING The mining will be done by open- cast manual method of mining. In mineral the bench height will be maintained 3m and the width will be maintained two to three times of bench height. The ultimate depth of the workings is estimated to reach up to 15 m from the surface level SALIENT FEATURES OF MINING METHOD The salient features of proposed mining method are:- 1. The height of the bench will be maintained at 3.0m. 2. The width of the bench will be maintained 2 to 3 times of bench height. 3. The mining will be done from top to bottom. 4. Considering the stability of rocks the final slope or say ultimate pit slope is proposed 45 0 from horizantal. 5. Manual sorting of the minerals according to grade will be done. 6. Transportation of the mineral from mine to end users will be done by trucks/dumpers. 37

15 3.5.3 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION The mining machineries to be used in proposed mining operation are as below:- Table-4: List of Machineries S. No. Machine Type No. of Size/Capacity Items 1. Excavator cum 2. Dumper/tippers 4 20Tonner 3. Water Sprinkler 1 10 HP CONCEPTUAL MINING PLAN The China Clay is occurring throughout the area. The mineable reserves are estimated to be 2,51,660MT. The annual Production is proposed to be 21,595 MTPA. Life of the mine is 13 Years LAND USE PATTERN The land use for mining and allied purposes is given below: - LAND: STAGE WISE LAND USE AND RECLAMATION AREA (Ha.) S. No. Land use Category Present 5 th Year End of life of mine 1 Top Soil Dump Nil 0.09 (Statutory* Barrier) Nil 2 Waste Dump (internal) Nil Nil 3 Excavation (Voids Only) ha. (Backfilled area 2.1, *** Reservoir area 1.27) 4 Road Nil Built Up Area Township Area Nil Nil Nil 7 Afforestation Nil 0.56 ** 0.56* 8 Reclamation (Backfilled) Nil Nil Backfilled area 2.1 *** 9 Mineral Storage Nil Nil 10 Processing (Crushing) Nil Nil Nil 11 Undisturbed Area Nil 38

16 Total * The area under top soil stack (Statutory Barrier) will be used for plantation. ** Out of total plantation of 1.33.Hect area 0.56 hect.will be done in statutory barrier & remaining plantation of 0.77 hect. will be done on backfilled area. The conceptual plan is enclosed as Plate No. II. POST MINING LAND USE OF CORE ZONE WITH ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT S. No. Description Land Use (In Ha.) Plantation Water Body Public Use Undisturbed Total 1 Top Soil Dump Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 2 External Waste Dump Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 3 (a)excavation (Voids) Nil 1.27 Nil Nil 1.27 (b)excavation (backfilled) 0.77 Nil 1.33 Nil Road Nil Nil Nil Built Up Area Nil Nil 0.12 Nil Township Area Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 7 Afforestation 0.56*** Nil Nil Nil 0.56*** 8 Mineral Storage Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9 Undisturbed Area Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Total Nil * The area under top soil stack (Statutory Barrier) will be used for plantation. *** Out of total plantation of 1.33.Hect area 0.56 hect.will be done in statutory barrier & remaining plantation of 0.77 hect. will be done on backfilled area DRILLING The excavation of mineral is proposed by excavators. No blasting will only be done to remove OB as unconsolidated & friable sandy soil, grit & kankar & ferruginous sandstone which can be easily removed by excavator. So, no drilling is required BLASTING No blasting will only be done to remove OB as the unconsolidated & friable sandy soil, grit & kankar & ferruginous sandstone which can be easily removed by excavator. MINERAL TRANSPORTATION 39

17 Loading of mineral will be done by excavator & dumper/trucks of 20 T will be used for transportation of mineral & waste/mineral rejects. 3.6 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 will be required. The final product will be sent to consumer industries based on their demand. The mode of transportation of raw material will be road. Trucks will be used for transportation of China Clay. 3.7 RESOURCES OPTIMIZATION/ RECYCLING AND REUSE ENVISAGED IN THE PROJECT, IF ANY, SHOULD BE BRIEFLY OUTLINED The China clay will be mined in the form of lump so there will be no recycling and reuse envisaged. 3.8 AVAILABILITY OF WATER & ITS SOURCE, ENERGY / POWER REQUIREMENT AND SOURCE WATER: The daily water demand for the proposed project is KLD. Out of this only 0.08 KLD will be procured from the PHED supply source of Village- Indawar & remaining KLD for the proposed project activity will be met from existing pond nearby village Indawar. The pond desiltation and impoundment will be done by the project proponent. The detailed breakup of the water requirement is given below. Table 6: Water Demand S. No. Particulars Quantity (KLD) 1. Domestic Purpose Dust Suppression / Water Sprinkling Green belt / Plantation 3.00 Total Power Supply: There is no electricity proposed as the mining will be done during the day time and the machinery proposed will be operated by the use of diesel. 3.9 QUANTITY OF WASTE TO BE GENERATED (LIQUID AND SOLID) AND SCHEME FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT/DISPOSAL About 21,160 cum. of top soil, 3,88, 908 of O.B. and 3430 cum mineral reject will be generated at the end of five years period. This will be initially dumped in the lease area and 40

18 later on filled back in the excavated zone. At the conceptual phase no dump will be left and all waste material will be utilized for backfilling. PARTICULARS Topsoil O.B./Mineral Waste MANAGEMENT There about cum. of top soil is present in the lease area. About 3,88,908 cum. of overburden (scree) will be generated at the end of first five year s period. At the end, OB will utilize to back fill the part of the excavated area Of the pit and the top soil will be spread over it use to plantation purpose. 4 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 CONNECTIVITY (Mine Site) Table No.7: Connectivity PARTICULARS Nearest Railway Station Nearest Airport Nearest Highway DISTANCE & DIRECTION Merta City is Railway Station 12.0 Km, NE Jodhpur Airport, Jodhpur 100 Km, SE NH-89, (14.0 Km, NE) SH- 21 (1 km, East) 4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP LAND FORM The Mining area is almost Plain area. LAND USE The present land use pattern is as below: - Table 8: Land Use Pattern S. No. Particulars Present Land-use (ha.) 1. Excavation Pit (Voids Only) Waste Dump (External) Infrastructure including office Road Afforestation Undisturbed Area Green Belt Development -- 41

19 Total LAND OWNERSHIP The land as per revenue records is Private agricultural land of hectare. The Surface Plan is enclosed as Plate No.-II 4.3 TOPOGRAPHY Topographically, the Mining area is low undulating having highest elevation of mrl and lowest elevation of mrl. 4.4 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 SHOULD BE GIVEN. S. No. Particulars Forest Land Table 9: Existing Land Use Pattern (In Ha.) Govt. Grazing Land Govt./ Private waste land Ag. Private land Non Ag. Total 1. Excavation Pit (Voids Only) Nil Waste Dump (External) Infrastructure including office Road 4. Afforestation Undisturbed Area Total Table No. - 10: Environmental Settings S. No. Particulars Details 1. National Park, Wild Life No Protected & Reserved Forests falls within 15 km Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve, radius of Buffer zone. Tiger Reserve, Wildlife 42

20 Corridor, Reserved Forest 2. River / water body Available water bodies and rivers falls within 15 Km radius Buffer zone as follows: - Water bodies/river Distance Direction Pundi Nadi 10.KM North/West Jojari Nadi 12.M West/South Hiya Nadi 12.KM South Hitanda Nadi 11.KM South/East 4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE Refer the para no. 4.1 of section WATER The total water demand will be as follows: Daily Water Demand KLD Domestic KLD Dust Suppression 2.0 KLD Plantation 3.0 KLD BASIC AMENITIES (a) School: - The Primary & Middile school is available at Indawar village further up to Sr. Secondary is at Mokalpur village which is about 1.5 kms form M.L. area while college is at Merta. (b) Hospital: - Nearest dispensary is located at Mokalpur 1.50 km SE of lease area. Government hospital is at Merta about 12.0 kms NE of M.L. area, police station, market, PWD rest house etc. is located at Merta about 12.0 kms NE of M.L. area. 4.6 SOIL CLASSIFICATION The general texture of the soil in the area is sandy loam to clayey loam which is further classified into Barani or unirrigated and Chahi or irrigated soil. 43

21 4.7 CLIMATE Nagaur has a dry climate with a hot summer. Sand storms are common in summer. The district's climate is marked by extreme dryness, large variations of temperature & highly irregular rainfall patterns. The maximum temperature recorded in district is 117F with 32F as the lowest recorded temperature. The average temperature of the district is 74 F. The winter season extends from mid November until the beginning of March. The rainy season is relatively short, extending from July through mid September. The average rainfall in the district is cm & 51.5% relative humidity. 4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE Particulars Name Distance (Km) Direction (From Mine Area) Nearest Habitation Indawar 1.13 kms South Nearest Towns Merta 12.0 Km NE Nearest Airport Jodhpur airport 100 Km SE NH Km NE Nearest Highway SH-21 1 km East Nearest Railway Station Merta City 12.0 Km NE Nearest Hospital Merta City 12.0 Km NE Educational Facility Indawar 1.13 Km South 5 PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT (TYPE OF INDUSTRIES, FACILITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION ETC.) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING/ DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CLASSIFICATION It is a mining Industry using Open Cast Manual method will be adopted. The proposed mine will produce China clay with capacity of 19,436 TPA. It will be used in ceramic industry and will be transported by Dumpers to end users. 44

22 5.2 LAND USE PLANNING (BREAKUP ALONG WITH GREEN BELT ETC.) The sapling for plantation will be selected on less water according to climatic condition and hence it is proposed to plant 120 saplings per year. The plantation will be done at the lease boundary. Year- wise programme of green belt development for five years, about saplings 650 will be planted in an area of 1.51 ha. Up to the conceptual phase 600 saplings will be planted. Green belt development will improve the eco-system and aesthetic beauty of the area. Post plantation cares including provision for watering, soil mulching manure supply to plants will be done. The list of the species to be planted in the green is provided below: - Year Area (ha.) Table 12: Green belt Programme No. of Saplings Species I Babool, Salar, II Neem & Mango. III IV V At the end of Lease period Place of Plantation Boundary of the lease & over backfilled area. 5.3 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND (PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL) The mine area is easily accessible from the state highway by NH-89 (14.0 km, NE), SH-21, 1 Km, E) will be helpful to approach workers to the mine site as well as transportation of mineral to the nearby areas and end user. Merta Railway Station is 12.0 Km far towards NE form the mine site. The infrastructure demand in the villages will be evaluate on the basis of necessity and priority. Job opportunities are inadequate and new possibility for income generation is required. 5.4 AMENITIES/FACILITIES Mine Office: It is proposed to have a temporary mine office with First Aid Facility. Rest Shelter: Temporary Rest Shelter will be made available. 45

23 Drinking Water Facility: The drinking water will be made available from the nearby open well as well as from the PHED/dug well supply of Indawar village by water tankers. It will be stored in earthen pots and tanks at the site. The quality of water is reportedly potable. Toilets: The toilet facility is proposed for the better sanitary condition of the workers employed in Mining area. 6 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA (PROCESSING AREA) The area is well connected by road network to the mines, District headquarter etc. The area is self sufficient to supply the needs of the project. Hence no, infrastructure is proposed. 6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA (NON PROCESSING AREA) The local people will be employed, hence no residential area/ housing is proposed. 6.3 GREEN BELT Refer point no SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The proposed project is situated at Village Indawar, Tehsil Merta, District Nagaur (Rajasthan). As local people will be employed for excavation activities, no permanent infrastructure is required. The workers will come to the site by company s vehicle. By this project, indirect means of earnings in the area will be developed, which will bring a positive impact on the adjacent habitation. 6.5 CONNECTIVITY (TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ROAD / RAIL / METRO /WATER WAYS ETC.) Given in Para No DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT (SOURCE & SUPPLY OF WATER) The total water requirement for the proposed activity is KLD. The drinking water (0.08 KLD) will be met from the nearby village water source (dug well/phed supply) through mobile tanker supply while other water requirement for mining activities will be made available from the pond desiltation and impounded by 46

24 the project proponent. The proposed indigenous water source created by the project proponent will fulfill the water demand of local habitants. 6.7 SEWAGE SYSTEM Not applicable. 6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT No industrial waste will be generated. 6.9 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Given in point no POWER REQUIREMENT & SUPPLY/SOURCE No Power requirement is proposed for Indawar China Clay mine as the diesel operated machineries are proposed and mining will be done during the day time only. 7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R PLAN) 7.1 POLICY TO BE ADOPTED (CENTRAL/STATE) IN RESPECT OF THE PROJECT AFFECTED PERSONS INCLUDING HOME OUSTEES, LAND OUSTEES AND LANDLESS LABOUR (A BRIEF OUTLINE TO BE GIVEN). No Rehabilitation and Resettlement plan is required because there is no infrastructure to affect the persons or to any land less labour. 8 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES 8.1 LIKELY DATE OF START OF CONSTRUCTION AND LIKELY DATE OF COMPLETION (TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT WILL BE GIVEN). The project will be started immediately after Environmental Clearance and other necessary approvals from concerning authorities of State Government. 8.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST AND ALONG WITH ANALYSIS IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF THE PROJECT Project cost The proposed project cost will be Rs 0.40 crore. Capital Cost: Rs Crore Recurring Cost: Rs. 7.0Lac/Annum 47

25 9 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL Proposed Indawar China Clay mine project will result in growth of the surrounding areas. Direct and indirect employment will be created in nearby village. Special emphasis on Financial and Social benefits will be given to the local People. No major adverse effect on environment is envisaged as the required mitigation 48