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1 PRE- FEASIBILITY REPORT 0

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed project of Ha area is of river bed Sone sand (Silica sand) mining and falls under Category- A, as per EIA Notification 2006 & amendments thereof of Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi. The mining lease area is located in Bastipur, Dehri & Pali village of Tehsil: Dehri, District Rohtas, State: Bihar. Mine lease has been granted in favor of M/S Dehri-on-Sone Laborer Co-Operative Society Ltd for a period of 20 year from to The lessee has applied for 1 st Renewal on The renewal will be considered after Environmental Clearance which is mentioned via DM letter patrank 389 M dated The proposed rate of production is 18, 75,700 TPA of Sone Sand (Silica sand). The cost of the project is Rs. 60, 00,000. The salient features of the project are detailed below: Mining Lease Area Location of mine ha The mining site situated in Bastipur, Dehri & Pali village of Tehsil: Dehri, District Rohtas, State: Bihar Bastipur Mining Site: 24 52'49.59"N 84 11'0.80"E Dehri Mining Site : 24 53'32.56"N 84 11'43.24"E Pali Mining Site: 24 54'26.54"N 84 12'18.48"E Toposheet No. Toposheet 72D/1 & 72D/5. River/Nalla/Tanks/Lakes etc River Sone Topography Elevation is 104 ASML to 100 ASML for the block. Minerals of mine Sone Sand (Silica Sand) Proposed production of mine 18, 75,700 TPA Method of mining Opencast Semi-Mechanized Mining Drilling/Blasting No drilling and blasting is proposed Water demand KLD Ultimate depth of Mining 3 m bgl or above ground water level whichever comes first Man power 432 1

3 Solid Waste No waste is expected as all the mineral collected is saleable Nearest railway station Dehri-On Sone railway station is about 3.0 Km NW directions. Nearest state highway/national NH 2C: About 2.0 km NW direction highway Japla Barun Road: About 2.5 km NE direction Nearest Airport Patna international Airport: About 119 Km in NE direction 2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 Identification of Project and Project Proponent The proposed project of Ha area is of river bed Sone sand (Silica sand) mining and falls under Category- A, as per EIA Notification 2006 & amendments thereof of Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi. The mining lease area is located in Bastipur, Dehri & Pali village of Tehsil: Dehri, District Rohtas, State: Bihar. Mine lease has been granted in favor of M/S Dehri-on-Sone Laborer Co-Operative Society Ltd for a period of 20 year from to The lessee has applied for 1 st Renewal on The renewal will be considered after Environmental Clearance which is mentioned via DM letter patrank 389 M dated The proposed rate of production is 18, 75,700 TPA of Sone Sand (Silica sand). The cost of the project is Rs. 60, 00,000. The details of the project and its proponent are given below: Name of the applicant Name & Address of Applicant Name of Mine M/S Dehri-on-Sone Laborer Co-Operative Society Ltd Station Road, Post: Dalmianagar, Dihri M/S Dehri-on-Sone Laborer Co-Operative Society Ltd Station Road, Post: Dalmianagar, Dihri Bastipur, Dehri & Pali Sone Sand (Sicila Sand) Mining 2

4 Project Area Mineral ha Sone Sand (Silica Sand) 2.2 Brief description of the nature of the project It has been proposed to collect approximately 18, 75,700 TPA of Sone sand (Silica Sand). No mining activity will be undertaken during the monsoon season. So the river bed material will be replenished during the monsoon season every year. Surface Mining: The mining is confined to excavation of Sone sand (Silica Sand) from the river bed. The operation will be semi mechanized in which the river bed material will be collected in its existing form. Sone sand (Silica Sand) Mining will be carried out only upto a depth of 3 m bgl or above ground water level, whichever comes first. Mining will be carried out only during the day time. Excavation of river bed material will be completely stopped during the monsoon season. 2.3 Need for the project and its importance to the country and region The project lies on the river bed of Sone River. The sediment in the form of river bed material (RBM) deposited in the last many years had changed the shape of the river bed from a valley to a raised land. Because of this, every year during monsoon season, heavy and devastating floods damage large tracts of land lying on both the banks of the river. Hence, it is necessary to remove the materials so that the river gets channelized. This project operation will provide employment directly and indirectly to the people residing in vicinity, thus improving the Socio-economic status of the area. 2.4 Demands-Supply Gap The demand for sand/moram is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our country. The mineral is used mainly in the construction activities like buildings, bridges etc. The requirement for the mineral is always high in the nearby cities and towns. Therefore there is always a good demand of the mineral in the domestic market. 2.5 Domestic/ Export Markets DOMESTIC MARKET There is always an ever increasing demand of these minerals in the domestic market. EXPORT MARKET 3

5 The proposed mining activity is for indigenous consumption only for real state, road making etc. So no export will be envisaged. 2.6 Employment Generation The total direct manpower requirement for the proposed mining operation will be around 432. Indirect employment is also expected due to the associated activities. Manpower Requirement S. No. Category Numbers 1. Administration 5 2. Supervisor Skilled Un-skilled 367 TOTAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any The proposed project for excavation of Sone sand (Silica Sand) is an independent project in which minerals excavated will be directly sold in the local markets. 3.2 Location The mining lease area is located in Bastipur, Dehri & Pali village of Tehsil: Dehri, District Rohtas, State: Bihar. The mining lease area falls in Survey of India Toposheet No. 72 D/5, 72D/5 Bastipur, Dehri & Pali village of Tehsil: Dehri, District Rohtas, State: Bihar Bastipur Mining Site: 24 52'49.59"N 84 11'0.80"E Dehri Mining Site : 24 53'32.56"N 84 11'43.24"E Pali Mining Site: 24 54'26.54"N 84 12'18.48"E Vicinity map showing site location is given below: 4

6 PROJECT SITES Figure: Project Location map 5

7 3.3 Details of alternate sites considered Mineral is site specific as well as the lease has been allotted in the particular area. Hence no alternative site is examined for mining. 3.4 Size or magnitude of operation The proposed mine has lease over an area of ha. The maximum rated capacity of the project will be 18, 75,700 TPA which will be excavated out in layers. 3.5 Project description with process details The mining project is located on the river bed of Sone River. The mining is confined to excavation of Sone Sand (Silica Sand) from the river bed. The operation will be open cast Semi Mechanized with use of excavators/jcbs etc. Mining will be done up to a depth of 3m bgl or above the water level whichever is comes first. Proper slicing of 1.0 m height and 6m width will be maintained for mining blocks as per guideline M.M.R-1961, under rule 106. Which the river bed material will be collected in its existing form. No drilling /blasting are required as the material is loose in nature. Mining will be done in layers of 1 m each which will avoid ponding effect. It will be done leaving a safety zone from bank for bank protection. Mining will be carried out only during the day time. Excavation of river bed material will be completely stopped during the monsoon season. Mining will be carried out only during the day time. Excavation of river bed material will be completely stopped during the monsoon season Mining Process: Mining will be done as per the guidelines of Bihar Minor Mineral Concession Rules, Applied area has been on the River bed of sone river. Mining will be done leaving safety distance form bank and stream for river bed & barrier zone around the Applied Area. The Sone sand shall be excavated by backhoe type excavator s capacity & mineral is directly loaded into trucks/trippers for dispatch to consumers situated in and around Rohtas District. Water is sprinkled in the area from where the Sone sand is to be removed before the operation starts and thereafter at regular intervals to keep the dust allayed at the source itself. Removal of soil (overburden) precedes the winning of Sone sand (Silica Sand). Silica sand is found 20% of 100 kg from local sone river sand under the 6

8 process of separation. Sone Sand (Silica sand) will be processing in his own glass making factory & also will be sent to other industries. The sand excavated will be stocked at a single place in the area & transportated directly to the work place. The silica sand will be used for glass making factory, soap, detergent, and textile & cement industries. The 80% of the sone sand collected is rejects which will be used for construction of buildings, road etc. The sand will also be used for stowing of coal mines. Once a pre-determined area has been exhausted of the sand, it shall be replenished by sand during monsoon period leveled it & maintained its maximum original topography. There is no need for drilling & blasting as hard rock is not encountered in sand mining. Therefore, Environment and Ecology of the area remains undisturbed. Light weight excavators/jcb will be deployed for extraction. Mining shall be carried through the formation of slice. Height & width of benches shall be kept 1.0m & 6m. Haul road having width 6.0 & gradient 1:12 shall be provided for the movement of machineries & transportation of sand. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 10 tonne capacity. There will be no OB or waste generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. Bench will advance parallel to the banks of the river. Workings will be restricted within the Applied Area/ khasra as per the description report given by Mining Department. Mining activities will be carried out in a manner so that there is no obstruction to the movement of water flow, if any, during rainy season. The bench will be in the form of slices/ strips parallel to the banks of the river. Roads in the Applied Area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20. However, movement of trucks after mineral loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to tar roads. Every block will have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways. No processing of mineral will be done. Mining will be done upto a maximum depth of 3 m in layers of 1.0 m each which will avoid ponding effect. It will be done leaving a safety zone of total of 1/5th of the width of the river from the banks for bank protection. Excavated area will be replenished naturally due to sediment inflow from the catchment area. Restriction on mining: i) The quarrying of sand will be proposed after leaving a safety distance of 300 meter from bridge falling under NH/SH from both side of the bank, & leaving a safety distance of 100 meter from any bridge. However the prohibited zone in respect of any particular bridge may be extended by the State Government through a notification in this regard, if so required for reasons of safety. 7

9 ii) No quarrying shall be permitted within 50 (fifty) meters of any public place i.e. cremation ghat or any religious place etc. iii) No quarrying shall be permitted within 5 (five) meters from both banks of the river. iv) The quarrying of sand shall be prohibited within 100 (one hundred) meters upstream and downstream from any dam/weir or any other structure erected for irrigation purpose. v) No quarrying shall be permitted within 46 (forty six) meters distance from Flood control embankments. The quarrying shall be restricted up to a depth of 1.80m within 46 (forty six) meters to 61 (sixty one) meters to 91 (ninety one) meters distance from the above said embankments. vi) The irrigation outlet shall be maintained at the same level as that of the river bed and in no case the river bed level shall be permitted to be below the irrigation outlet level. No quarrying shall be permitted around the infiltration well/intake well up to a distance of 5 meters. vii) The extraction of sand shall be permitted only after obtaining a No Objection Certificate from the Water Resources Department in the case of rivers where from irrigation channels are out flowing. viii) No quarrying of sand shall be permitted in any private land owned by a person other than the settle unless the settle obtains the consent of the concerned land owner/royal tee. ix) No quarrying of sand shall be permitted in any area which the State Government notifies as a restricted area. 5.1 Mode of working: The mining project is located on the river bed of Sone River. The mining is confined to excavation of Sone Sand (Silica Sand) from the river bed. The operation will be open cast Semi Mechanized with use of excavators/jcbs etc. Mining will be done up to a depth of 3m bgl or above the water level whichever is comes first. Proper slicing of 1.0 m height and 6m width will be maintained for mining blocks as per guideline M.M.R-1961, under rule 106. Which the river bed material will be collected in its existing form. No drilling /blasting are required as the material is loose in nature. Mining will be done in layers of 1 m each which will avoid ponding effect. It will be done leaving a safety zone from bank for bank protection. Mining will be carried out only during the day time. Excavation of river bed material will be completely stopped during the monsoon season. 8

10 There is no need for drilling & blasting as hard rock is not encountered in sand mining. Therefore, Environment and Ecology of the area remains undisturbed. Light weight excavators/jcb will be deployed for extraction. Mining shall be carried through the formation of slice. Height & width of benches shall be kept 1.0m & 6m. Haul road having width 6.0 & gradient 1:12 shall be provided for the movement of machineries & transportation of sand. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 10 tonne capacity. There will be no OB or waste generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. Bench will advance parallel to the banks of the river. Workings will be restricted within the Applied Area/ khasra as per the description report given by Mining Department. Mining activities will be carried out in a manner so that there is no obstruction to the movement of water flow, if any, during rainy season. The bench will be in the form of slices/ strips parallel to the banks of the river. Roads in the Applied Area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20. However, movement of trucks after mineral loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to tar roads. Every block will have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways. No processing of mineral will be done. Mining will be done upto a maximum depth of 3 m in layers of 1.0 m each which will avoid ponding effect. It will be done leaving a safety zone of total of 1/5th of the width of the river from the banks for bank protection. Excavated area will be replenished naturally due to sediment inflow from the catchment area. Working Depth (below ground level) During the entire lease period, the deposit will be worked from the top surface to 3 m bgl or above ground water level, whichever comes first. 3.6 Raw Material Required Along With Estimated Quantity, Likely Source, Marketing Area of Final Product/S, Mode of Transport of Raw Material and Finished Product No raw material will be required in the proposed project. The operation involves the excavation of Sone sand in its existing form; Silica sand is found 20% of 100 kg from local sone river sand under the process of separation. Sone Sand (Silica sand) will be processing in his own glass making factory & also will be sent to other industries. The sand excavated will be stocked at a single place in the area & transportated directly to the work place. The silica sand will be used for glass making factory, soap, 9

11 detergent, and textile & cement industries. The 80% of the sone sand collected is rejects which will be used for construction of buildings, road etc. The sand will also be used for stowing of coal mines Use of Mineral The mineral sand is used: Glass making (silica sand), soap, detergent, and textile & cement industries. Stowing of coal mines for conservation of coal As construction material for buildings As raw material for construction of dams, In roads making, paving, etc Mineral Beneficiation Silica sand is found 20% of 100 kg from local sone river sand under the process of separation. The 80% of the sone sand collected is rejects which will be used for construction of buildings, road etc. The sand will also be used for stowing of coal mines. 3.7 Resource optimization/ recycling and reuse Minerals are generally depleting asset once mined; but minerals like sone sand (solica sand) will be replenished naturally. Thus a scientific approach will be taken up for excavation of mineral with systematic method. 3.8 Availability of water its source, energy/ power requirement and source Water Requirement S.No. Purpose Water Requirement (KLD) 1. Dust Suppression Domestic Total Thus total water requirement will be KLD. This water will be supplied from the bore well from nearby villages through tankers as well as from surface water sources for dust suppression. Additional water will also be required for plantation purpose Power Requirement 10

12 All the activities will be carried out in a semi mechanized manner. The material will be excavated and loaded directly into tractors by the workers themselves. The operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set. So there is no power requirement for the mining activity. 3.9 Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management/ disposal Solid Waste Generation & its Disposal In this project small amount of top soil will be generated, which will be used for purposed of applied for applied area stacked and later spread in the excavated area of off river bed blocks. Small amount of domestic waste will be generated by the workers at the site, which will be disposed off through proper municipal way. No other waste generation is expected Liquid Effluent No liquid effluent will be generated at the mine site due to the mineral excavation. 4. SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 Connectivity Nearest Railway Station Dehri-On Sone railway station is about 3.0 Km NW directions Nearest Airport Patna international Airport: About 119 Km in NE direction Nearest Highway NH 2C: About 2.0 km NW direction Japla Barun Road: About 2.5 km NE direction 4.2 Land form, land use and land ownership The proposed activity is to take place in the bed of the River Sone. The entire lease area is deposited with river bed material. The entire lease area is deposited with river bed material. Mine lease has been granted in favor of M/S Dehri-on-Sone Laborer Co-Operative Society Ltd for a period of 20 year from to The lessee has applied for 1st Renewal on The renewal will be considered after Environmental Clearance which is mentioned via DM letter patrank 389 M dated

13 4.3 Geographical Area Geography: Rohtas is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar located in the south-western part of the State and occupies an area of 3851 Sq Km. Rohtas district extends between N. latitude and and E. longitudes and and falls in Survey of India Degree Sheet No. 63O, 63P, 72C, and 72D. It bounded on the north by the district of Buxer and Bhojpur on the South by the district of Palamu & Garhwa of Jharkhand State on the east, by the district of Aurangabad and part of Gaya district and on the west, the district of Kaimur (Bhabhua). The river Sone forms the southern and eastern boundary of the district Drainage: There are two sub-basin in the Rohtas district. The western part of the district is situated on Ghaghra confluence to Gomti confluence sub-basin which is a part of Upper Ganga Basin whereas the narrow eastern part, along with the river Sone, falls in Sone Sub-basin which is a part of Lr. Ganga Basin. The Sone is an main river in the district which originates in the plateau area of Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh State. It enters the district at the junction of Palamu, Mirzapur (U.P.) Kaimur and Rohtas district and forms southern and eastern boundary of the district. The small tract of land in the western part of the district between Kaimur plateau knows as Sone valley is formed by this river. The river is the main source of the famous Sone-sand used extensively for the construction of building Climate And Rainfall The climate of the district is sub-tropical monsoonic, characterized by hot summer, high humidity and dry winter. January is the coldest month when the minimum temperature comes down to approximately 4 C. Winter season starts from the month of November and lasts till February. The temperature begins to rise in the March and it reaches the peak in the month of May when the mercury touches about 45 C. Rains sets sometimes in June also and lasts till middle of September. The district gets easterly wind from June to September, whereas westerly wind blows from October till May. The district gets maximum rainfall during the months of July and August. Some winter rains occurs in January and February. About 90 % of rainfall is received during the monsoon months between June to September. The average annual rainfall is mm. 12

14 4.4 Geomorphology The district has complex features having alluvium in the northern part to the sub-hilly region in the south. The district has a general slop towards the north but the eastern narrow part of the district, along the river Sone, towards Sone (East). The major (northern) part of the district is a characteristically flat terrain without any undulation and rocky isolated patches in between. The general elevation of the flat terrain with respect to mean sea level is m and the gradient is 0.60 m/km from south to north Soil Rohtas district which treasures various geological formation ranging from Vindhyan to Recent have diversified paedogenesis depending upon the composition of the parents materials, palaeogeographical and climatic conditions to which it was subjected. The major soil group which have got strategic significance in present day land utilisation are described below (a) The forest and hilly area in the south of the GT road with yellowish brown to reddish brown soil. (b) Alluvial soils, light grey to dark grey in colour of recent age occurs in the north of GT road (NH-2) in Gangetic plain. (c) Marginal alluvial soils, (Colluvial deposits) greyish yellow in colour to the south of GT road upto the foothill of Kaimur plateau. The hilly soil are characterised by low nitrogen, medium to high potash, acidic and light to medium textured. The alluvial soils in the northern part of the district are neutral to slightly alkaline, heavy textured. The alluvial plain soil is practically unaltered alluvium representing a broad spectrum of sand, silt and humus bog clay depending on landform component. The marginal alluvial soils are heavy textured, calcareous, with more than 10% of CaCO Existing land use pattern The mine lease area is flat river bed and river banks. There is no forest land or agriculture land in the mine lease area. The entire mining lease lies within River. 4.6 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE 13

15 The site being on river bed has some infrastructure and bridge & nearby settlements. So out of ha only ha will used as Mining zone & rest of the mining lease area ha is left as No mining zone, safety zone etc. 4.6 SOIL CLASSIFICATION There is no top soil. The river bed only consists of Sone sand (Silica Sand). 5. PLANNING BRIEF 5.1 Planning concept The mining project is located on the river bed of Sone River. The mining is confined to excavation of Sone Sand (Silica Sand) from the river bed. The operation will be open cast Semi Mechanized with use of excavators/jcbs etc. Mining will be done up to a depth of 3m bgl or above the water level whichever is comes first. Proper slicing of 1.0 m height and 6m width will be maintained for mining blocks as per guideline M.M.R-1961, under rule 106. Which the river bed material will be collected in its existing form. No drilling /blasting are required as the material is loose in nature. Mining will be done in layers of 1 m each which will avoid ponding effect. It will be done leaving a safety zone from bank for bank protection. Mining will be carried out only during the day time. Excavation of river bed material will be completely stopped during the monsoon season. There is no need for drilling & blasting as hard rock is not encountered in sand mining. Therefore, Environment and Ecology of the area remains undisturbed. Light weight excavators/jcb will be deployed for extraction. Mining shall be carried through the formation of slice. Height & width of benches shall be kept 1.0m & 6m. Haul road having width 6.0 & gradient 1:12 shall be provided for the movement of machineries & transportation of sand. Mineral will be loaded in trucks of 10 tonne capacity. There will be no OB or waste generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. Bench will advance parallel to the banks of the river. Workings will be restricted within the Applied Area/ khasra as per the description report given by Mining Department. Mining activities will be carried out in a manner so that there is no obstruction to the movement of water flow, if any, during rainy season. The bench will be in the form of slices/ strips parallel to the banks of the river. Roads in the Applied Area for the movement of loaded trippers/ trucks will not have slopes more than 1 in 20. However, movement of trucks after mineral loading will be towards both sides through approach roads connecting to tar roads. 14

16 Every block will have its own approach roads, well connected to main highways. No processing of mineral will be done. Mining will be done upto a maximum depth of 3 m in layers of 1.0 m each which will avoid ponding effect. It will be done leaving a safety zone of total of 1/5th of the width of the river from the banks for bank protection. Excavated area will be replenished naturally due to sediment inflow from the catchment area. 5.2 Population projection The project will employ most of the workers from nearby villages except for supervisory staff. Thus there will no increase in population due to the project. However, few people from other area may migrate in this area for business opportunities. Main occupation in district Nalanda is agriculture. 5.3 Amenities/facilities The following facilities/amenities will be extended by the mine management: A temporary rest shelter will be provided for the workers near to the site for rest. Provisions will also be made for following in the rest shelter: First aid box along with anti-venoms to counteract poison produced by certain species of small Insects, if any. Sanitation facility i.e. septic tank or community toilet facility will be provided for the workers. Canteen will be made available near the sites. 6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1 Industrial area (Processing Area) M/s Dehri-on-sone Labourers Co-operative society Ltd has taken sone sand. The sand will be processed & the high content silica sand (20% of total sand collected) will be sent to glass industry & rejects will be used for construction purpose. 6.2 Residential area (Non Processing Area) As the local people will be given employment, no residential area/ housing are proposed. 6.3 Green belt 15

17 The area of the proposed project lies in the river bed and in agriculture fields & devoid of any forest land. Mining activities in River Bed blocks will not cause any harm to riparian or aquatic vegetation as mining will be only in the dry river bed portions of the river leaving safety distance from the bank. Hence it proposed to plant trees along the banks (wherever possible), along the road sides or near the civic amenities in consultation with village authority/local bodies. It is proposed to have plantation along the road sides on both sides to provide cover against dust dissemination and also to act as noise absorber. Plantation will also be carried out as social forestry programme in villages, school/ and the areas allocated by the village authority/local bodies. Every year 3000 to 4000 trees of will be planted with various types of species. List of species is recommended for plantation. Native plants like Mango, Neem, Eucalyptus, Peepal, Gulmohar, and other local species will selected in suitable combination, so that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover. 6.4 Social infrastructure Road facility (existing roads will be maintained regularly) Employment opportunity Medical camps Social awareness camps, Donations to schools Secondary employment opportunities Formation of self help groups for the women in nearby villages 6.5 Connectivity There are metalled roads and unmetalled road up to the mine site. The area is well connected to the National Highway (NH-2). Dehri-On Sone railway station is about 3.0 Km NW directions. Patna international Airport: About 119 Km in NE direction. 6.6 Drinking Water Management Water required for drinking purpose will be obtained through tankers. 16

18 6.7 Sewerage System No sewerage system is proposed at the mine site. However, septic tanks will be made available near the site for sanitation purpose. 6.7 Industrial Waste Management Not applicable 6.8 Solid Waste managemen No solid waste is expected. Hence, no management is required. 6.9 Power Requirement & Supply/ Source All the activities will be carried out in a Semi-Mechanized manner. The operation will be done only from sun rise to sun set hence there is no power requirement for the proposed activity. 7 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN Not Applicable 8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES 8.1 Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion. The project will commence once Environmental Clearance and other necessary certificates are obtained from the respective departments. 8.2 Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project Budget for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) SI. No. Activity Capital Cost (in Rs.) 1 Provide drinking water facility in surrounding villages 1,00,000 2 Toilets for villagers 2,00,000 3 Health, Safety & Medical Facilities 1,50,000 4 Education & Training for local boys & girls 1,00,000 5 Plantation & Green Belt Development 1,50,000 17

19 TOTAL (in life time) 7,00,000/- 8.3 Environmental Management Plan The environmental management plan consists of the set of mitigation, management, monitoring and institutional measures to be taken during the implementation and operation of the project, to eliminate adverse environmental impacts or reduce them to acceptable levels. The present environmental management plan addresses the components of environment, which are likely to be affected by the different operations in the mine area. 8.4 Social Infrastructure The Applicant shall spend some amount of project cost for the development of the area as per the local needs i.e. treatment of poor, schools, temples and other social work. 9.0 REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN Not Applicable 10. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES. The project will commence once Environmental Clearance and other necessary certificates are obtained from the respective departments. The total cost of project would be around Rs. 60, 00,000 excluding auction cost. 11. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL The project involves collection of river bed material. This is very essential in order to prevent widening of the riverbeds and to prevent flooding off and damage to the adjoining areas. This can only be achieved by maintaining the existing course of the river. The river banks, on both sides are covered by vegetation and human habitats. Widening of river banks results in excessive erosion; resulting in damage to flora, agricultural land and settlements which are situated at very close proximity. 18

20 This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society. It provides employment to the people residing in vicinity directly or indirectly by the project. The sone sand extracted is in high demand in the local market. This also ensures scientific method of sone sand extraction & beneficiation. Silica sand is found 20% of 100 kg from local sone river sand under the process of separation. Sone Sand (Silica sand) will be processing in his own glass making factory & also will be sent to other industries. The silica sand will be used for glass making factory, soap, detergent, and textile & cement industries. The 80% of the sone sand collected is rejects which will be used for construction of buildings, road etc. The sand will also be used for stowing of coal mines. *********** 19