(other than fully mechanized) APPLICATION FOR EVIRONMENT CLEARANCE EIA tification 2006 and tification Dt.15.01.2016 (B2 Category) of Pranmati Soap Stonee Deposit (Khasra no. 60, 61, 63 and others) For Mineral Soapstone Village Pranmati, Tehsil Ghat, Dist. Chamoli, State Uttarakhand Lease area 11.183 hect. (n Forest)) lease period 50 years from the date of grant of mining leasee Proposed Production 30014 TPA LESSEE E M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt.. Ltd. Address- Golcha Compound, Tanakpur Road, Haldwani, Nainital, Pin Code- 266481 Registered Office: - M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd. Swire 40-B, Sardar Patel Marg, C-Scheme, Dist.- Jaipur, State-Rajasthan Mob. no. 9799190700 EIA CONSULT TANT OVERSEAS MIN-TECH CONSULTANTS ISO 9001:2008 Certified & NABET Accreditedd EIA Consultants 501, 5th Floor, Apex Tower, Tonk Road, Jaipur-302015 Telefax: +91-141-2744509, Mobile: +91-9460221084 E-mail: arun.omtc@ @gmail.com, Website: www.overseasmintech.com
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I (I) Basic Information: APPENDIX I (See paragraph 6) FORM 1 S.. Item Details 1. Name of Project Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd 2. S.. in the schedule S.. 1(a), B2 category under (< 25 hectare of mining lease area). As per EIA tification dated 14.09.2006 and notification S.O 141 (E) dated 15th January 2016.According to this notification, the project is categorized as Category B2 project 3. Proposed capacity/ area/ length/ Proposed production capacity of tonnage to be handled/ command Soapstone : 17508TPA area/ lease area/number of wells to be drilled. Lease Area : 11.1830 ha 4. New/ Expansion/ Modernization New 5. Existing Capacity/Area Etc. 6. Category of Project i.e. A or B Category B 2 7. Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify. 8. Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify., it does not attract the general condition., it does not attract the Specific Condition. 9. Location: The lease area is situated near Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand and falls in the Survey of India Toposheet. 53N/11, 12, 7, 8 Pillars. Latitude Longitude 1 N30 15' 42.7" E79 34' 19.0" 2 N30 15' 38.8" E79 34' 17.6" 3 N30 15' 37.1" E79 34' 14.6" 4 N30 15' 38.4" E79 34' 14.2" 5 N30 15' 36.0" E79 34' 09.4" 6 N30 15' 34.8" E79 34' 10.7" M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 1
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I Plot/Survey/Khasra. Village Tehsil District State 7 N30 15' 35.6" E79 34' 12.2" 8 N30 15' 34.5" E79 34' 12.9" 9 N30 15' 31.9" E79 34' 10.2" 10 N30 15' 26.3" E79 34' 12.8" 11 N30 15' 29.0" E79 34' 08.0" 12 N30 15' 30.9" E79 34' 08.0" 13 N30 15' 31.6" E79 34' 06.0" 14 N30 15' 27.9" E79 34' 04.0" 15 N30 15' 25.8" E79 34' 07.1" 16 N30 15' 23.9" E79 34' 07.7" 17 N30 15' 21.2" E79 34' 06.3" 18 N30 15' 21.3" E79 34' 03.3" 19 N30 15' 23.9" E79 34' 00.5" 20 N30 15' 25.4" E79 34' 02.2 21 N30 15' 25.4 " E79 33' 59.1" 22 N30 15' 27.2" E79 33' 56.7" 23 N30 15' 28.2" E79 33' 59.4" 24 N30 15' 30.0" E79 33' 58.3" 25 N30 15' 29.8" E79 34' 03.0" 26 N30 15' 32.9" E79 34' 03.1" 27 N30 15' 31.8" E79 34' 07.7" 28 N30 15' 33.9" E79 34' 08.7" 29 N30 15' 38.5" E79 34' 07.1" 30 N30 15' 43.2" E79 34' 10.3" 31 N30 15' 41.5" E79 34' 14.0" 60, 61, 63 etc Pranmati Ghat Chamoli Uttarakhand 10. Nearest Railway station/ Airport Nearest Railway : Rishikesh Railway Station at 128.50 along with distance in Km. Station km in South-West Direction from the mine site. Nearest Airport : Jolygrant Airport ~ 200.0 km in west direction from mine site 11. Nearest Town, City, District Headquarters along with distance in Km. Nearest city & district : Chamoli Town at distance of ~3.0 km in rth West direction M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 2
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I 12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given) headquarter and District Headquarter Chamoli at distance of ~ 3.0 km. in rth West direction from Mining Lease area. 13. Name of the Applicant M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd. 14. Registered Address M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd. Village Panchayat : Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli(Uttarakhand) Swire 40 B, Sardar Patel Marg, C Scheme, District: Jaipur, State Rajasthan, Mob. no. 9799190700 15. Address for correspondence: Project Proponent EIA Consultant / RQP Name M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd. Arun Kumar Yadav (Overseas Min Tech Consultants) Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Owner CEO Address Swire 40 B, Sardar Patel Marg, C Scheme, District: Jaipur, State Rajasthan, 501, 5 th floor, Apex Tower, Tonk Road, Jaipur (Raj.) Pin Code 362150 302015 E mail arun.omtc@gmail.com Telephone. 9799190700 9460228410 Fax. 16. Details of Alternative Sites Examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet. alternative site has been examined since it is a site specific mining project based on availability of mineral in the area. M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 3
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I 17. Interlinked Projects Interlinked Projects 18. Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted? t Applicable as there is no interlinked project proposed. 19. If yes, date of submission t Applicable 20. If no, reason t Applicable 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? (c) The C.R.Z tification, 1991? 22. Whether there is any Government order/ Policy relevant/ relating to this site? t Applicable as there is no Reserved forest within 10 Km of the ML area t Applicable as there is no protected area or wildlife sanctuary within 10 Km of the proposed ML area. t Applicable there is no Government order/policy relevant/relating to this site 23. Forest Land involved (Hectares) forest land involved 24. Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up? (a) Name of the court (b) Case. (c) Orders/ Directions of the court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project. litigation pending against the project and/or land in any court. t Applicable (II) Activity M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 4
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I S.. 1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.) Information/ Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan). Yes The total mining lease area is 11.183 ha is private land and Government Land. Out of 11.183 hects land 6.1583 hects will be used for mining of allied activities and will be finally backfilled for cultivation purpose & 5.0247 ha will remain undisturbed. Proposed Land used at the end of 5 th year and at the end of life of mine (Area in Ha.) S.. Particulars present Proposed at the end of 5 year At the end of life of mine 1 Area of excavation 0 2.0175 6.1583 2 Storage for top-soil 0 0 0 3 over burden dump 0 0 0 4 Mineral/ Sub-grade storage 0 0 0 5 Infrastructure Workshop building etc. 0 0 0 6 Road 0 0 0 7 Mule track 0.04 0.1582 0 8 Railway 0 0 0 9 Green belt 0 0 0 10 Tailing pond 0 0 0 11 Effluent treatment plant 0 0 0 12 Mineral separation plant 0 0 0 13 Township area 0 0 0 14 Others (to be backfilled) (0) [1.2559] [6.1583] Sub total 0.04 2.1757 6.1583 15 Area which will remain untouched 11.143 9.0073 5.0247 Total Lease area 11.183 11.183 11.183 M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 5
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I 1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Cultivated land will be used for mining and allied activities. 1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The total mining lease area is 11.183 ha is private land and Government Land. Out of 11.183 hects land 6.1583 hects will be used for mining of allied activities and will be finally backfilled for cultivation purpose & 5.0247 ha will remain undisturbed. 1.4 Pre construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? pre construction investigation is required since the existence of mineral has been assessed on the basis of mineral outcrops. It is an expansion project we can write about that also saying that it is a proven area so we don t need to do investigation. 1.5 Construction works? construction work will be done in lease area 1.6 Demolition works? There will be no demolition work. 1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? 1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations 1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling? Yes need for construction of housing of workers. The laborers will be sourced from the nearby villages. Only excavations related to mining operations will be carried out. underground work will be done. 1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Out of 11.183 hect. land 6.1583 hect. will be used for mining of allied activities and will be finally backfilled for cultivation purpose & 5.0247 ha will remain undisturbed. 1.11 Dredging? dredging work is proposed. 1.12 Offshore structures? offshore structures. 1.13 Production and manufacturing Yes Mineral soapstone will be produced and M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 6
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I processes? 1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? 1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? 1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? 1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? 1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? 1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? 1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes Yes dispatched from mine site in lumps. A storeroom is proposed for keeping the tools etc. The generated will be used as a second grade mineral and sold out by the lessee. liquid waste will be generated from the mining activities. Around 100 skilled and unskilled labour will be engaged in mining operation and they will be hired from nearby villages. The area falls in the existing mining lease of the lessee. The approach roads are existing in the area and the same will be used new road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc are proposed. There is no proposal for closure or diversion of existing transport route etc. new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines are proposed. 1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? There are no impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers. 1.22 Stream crossings? stream is passing through the proposed mine site. 1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water form ground or surface waters? 1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run off? Estimated water requirement is about 4.0 KLD for domestic uses and plantation water will be sourced from nearby villages. change in the drainage pattern is proposed due to the mining project. M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 7
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I 1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? 1.26 Long term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? 1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? 1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Mine workers are residing in nearby area and they will reach the proposed site by their own transport, hence doesnot require any transport. Materials will be transported by hired trucks. There will not be any long term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works in the area. t applicable, as no such activities are involved. Manpower required will be engaged from nearby areas, thus influx of people is not anticipated in the area. 1.29 Introduction of alien species? alien species will be planted. 1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? t envisaged, except small bushes, no major vegetation cover/valuable flora is found within the mining lease area. Native species will be planted under Green belt development. 1.31 Any other actions? Nil 2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non renewable or in short supply): S.. Information/checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes Mining will take place in 11.1830Ha of private and Government waste land no agricultural land will be used. The total mining lease area is 11.183 ha is private land and Government Land. Out of 11.183 hects land 6.1583 hects will be used for mining of M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 8
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I allied activities and will be finally backfilled for cultivation purpose & 5.0247 ha will remain undisturbed. 2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total water requirement for the mining activity is 4.0 KLD which will be sourced from nearby villages. 2.3 Minerals (MT) mineral is required. 2.4 Construction material stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source MT) 2.5 Forests and timber (source MT) t required t required 2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW) Yes Fuel : Mainly diesel will be used to operate mine machinery and equipment. Energy : electrical energy is required since mine all the machinery used for mining will be diesel driven. 2.7 Any other natural resources (Use appropriate standard units) use of any other natural resource except that mentioned above. 3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health. S.. Information/Checklist confirmation 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) Yes/ NO Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data hazardous substance will be used or produced during mining activity except used oil generated from the mining equipment s. M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 9
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I 3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) 3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? 3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc., Yes disease has been noticed & there is no affect on disease vectors in the area. The project will improve living conditions due to increased employment opportunities, both direct and indirect, communication, and transport facilities. effect envisaged. 3.5 Any other causes any other causes except that mentioned above. 4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month) S.. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes Yes Total generated waste will be used in maintenance of roads and sold in the market. 4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) 4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) 4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Domestic wastewater will be generated from the rest shelter, which will be disposed in soak pit via septic tank. Used Diesel oil as per hazardous waste category 5.1 will be generated it will be handled as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules and disposed off to authorized dealers. industrial process waste will be generated. 4.5 Surplus product There will be no surplus product generated during mining operations. 4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent ne. There will not be any effluent generation, thus Sewage sludge or other sludge generation M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 10
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I treatment 4.7 Construction or demolition wastes 4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment 4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials from the project is nil. construction or demolition waste is envisaged. There will be no redundant machinery or equipment. There will not be any contamination of soils or other materials. 4.10 Agricultural wastes t applicable as this is a mining project 4.11 Other solid wastes ne. 5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr) S.. Information/ Checklist confirmation 5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources 5.2 Emissions from production processes 5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport 5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment 5.5 Dust or odor from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste. Yes/ Yes Yes Yes Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data The emission of SO2 & NOx due to the machineries i.e. JCB/excavator& truck. Also, efforts will be made to minimize emissions by proper & regular maintenance of machinery & plantation in and around the M.L. area. The emission of SO2 & NOx due to the machineries i.e. JCB/excavator& truck. Also, efforts will be made to minimize emissions by proper & regular maintenance of machinery & plantation in and around the M.L. area. From the handling & transport of the mineral, fugitive dust will be generated, which will be controlled by water sprinkling on haul roads, and dusty areas. There will be no construction activities. Some dust will be generated during loading/unloading and movement of vehicles. Dust suppression will be done by regular water sprinkling & proper maintenance of vehicles. odours will be generated. M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 11
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I 5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste. 5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) 5.8 Emissions from any other sources t applicable, as waste will not be incinerated. t applicable, as there will be no burning of waste in open air. There will be no other source of emission except the mentioned above. 6. Generation of ise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat: S.. Information/Checklist confirmation 6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers 6.2 From industrial or similar processes 6.3 From construction or demolition Yes/ Yes Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data ise will be generated due to mining activities during excavation, loading and transportation activity. Proper selection of machines and their maintenance will lead to less noise generation. t applicable, as no other industrial process like crushing etc. is involved in this mining project. t applicable, as no construction or demolition is proposed. 6.4 From blasting or piling t Applicable 6.5 From construction or operational traffic 6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes construction activities will be involved. Emissions from exhaust of vehicles used for transporting Soapstone. t applicable. lighting or cooling system will be involved in mining. The mining operation will be carried out during day time only. 6.7 From any other sources There will be no other source except mentioned above. 7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea: M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 12
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I S.. Information/Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ confirmation 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 hazardous waste will be used or produced. There will be no discharge of sewage or other effluents from the mining lease. Only waste water generated from office toilets will be disposed in soak pit via septic tank. deposition of pollutants emitted to air, into the land or into water as the emissions will be kept limited below the prescribed standard. 7.4 From any other sources t applicable, as no other sources are involved except the mentioned above. 7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? There is no risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources as proper mitigation measures will be adopted. 8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment S.. Information/ Checklist confirmation Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Yes Possibility of accident on account of spillages, fire or hazardous substances etc. will be very less as proper maintenance, operation and leak proof condition of machineries of fire. other major risk will be there, as mine will be worked as per statute under competent authority. Employed persons will be provided with safety equipment s e.g. helmet, safety shoes, ear muffs, dust mask; M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 13
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I hand gloves etc. which will further reduce the risk of accidents. 8.2 From any other causes, there are no other sources which could affect human health or the environment 8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes the zone comes category seismic zone IV and is a hilly terrain. 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 S.. Information/ Checklist Yes/ Details thereof (with approximate quantities/ confirmation rates, wherever possible) with source of information data 9.1 Lead to development of The proposed mining operation will facilitate local supporting, facilities, industry for grinding of minerals in the area which ancillary development or again will enhance the housing or other industries development stimulated by the project which could have and will upgrade the life of local people in the area by CSR/ employment or other facilities. impact on the environment e.g.: Supporting NA infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.) Housing development NA Extractive industries NA Supply industries NA Other NA 9.2 Lead to after use of the site, which could have an impact Yes Will have positive impact and land will be reclaimed and re utilized for cultivation purpose M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 14
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I on the environment 9.3 Set a precedent for later developments 9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Soapstone mining will serve as a model mining and will provide quality improvement in the area. A better after land use scenario will certainly increase the aesthetic beauty of surrounding area in addition to benefit of greenery which will set precedence for subsequent entrepreneurs who venture such projects. cumulative effect is anticipated at present. (III) Environmental Sensitivity: S.. Areas Name/ Identity 1. Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value. 2. Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests. Aerial distance (within 15 km.) Proposed project location boundary. such area is located within the 15 km radius of the mining lease area. important or sensitive for ecological reasons Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests present within 15 Km of mining lease. Available water bodies and rivers falling within 15 Km radius Buffer zone are as follows: Name Distance Directions Nandkuni Reserved 150 Meter South Forest Dasol Reserved Forest 3.06 km rth Available forest falling within 15 Km radius Buffer zone are as follows: Name Distance Directions River 1.25 Km rth M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 15
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I 3. Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration located within the 15 km radius of the mining lease. 4. Inland, coastal, marine or such area is located within the 10 km radius of underground waters the mining lease area. 5. State, National boundaries State or National Boundary is located within the10km of the mining lease area. 6. Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes The area is approached by nandpragyag to Sitel via Ghat & 4 5 Km away from ML area and area will be accessed by mule tracks 7. Defence installations, Defence Installations. 8. Densely populated or built up area Yes Pranmati Village is at a distance of 3.80 Km South East directions from the mine site. Chamoli District is at a distance of 3.0 Km, in rth-west direction. 9. Areas occupied by sensitive manmade Yes In Chamoli District, 3.0Km rth West, education land uses (hospitals, facilities, medical facilities and small places of schools, places of worship, worship are existing community facilities) 10. Areas containing important, high It is a area of highly mineralized soapstone of good quality or scarce resources quality. Only seasonal nallas are flowing in the area. (ground water resources, surface resources, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, minerals) The land is utilized during rains for cultivation, which will continue during mining as the land will be backfilled before rains. 11. Areas already subjected to The area is not subjected to the pollution or pollution or environmental environmental damage. damage. (those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) 12. Areas susceptible to natural likelihood, no subsidence is observed in the M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 16
Proposed Soapstone Mining Project, Khasra 60, 61, 63, Area: 11.1830Hect., Production: 17508 TPA, Near Village: Pranmati, Tehsil: Ghat, District: Chamoli, State: Uttarakhand Applicant: M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd Form 1 / Appendix I hazard which could cause the study area. project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) "I hereby give 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. Date:. Place: Junagadh Signature of the applicant M/s Golcha Minerals Pvt. Ltd. M/S Overseas Min Tech Consultants, Jaipur 17
PRE - FEASIBILITY REPORT
1. Executive Summary (About mining lease) Letter of intent for grant of M.L was issued vide letter no. 1979/VII-1/39/Soapstone/2016 dated 30/12/2016 over an area of 11.183hect. in village Pranmati, Tehsil- Ghat, Dist. - Chamoli for 50 years. The area was surveyed by geologist in-charge, on 31/08/2016 and occurrence of soapstone mineral was observed in the area and therefore area was considered suitable for mining. And samples were drawn and quality was found suitable. The area was jointly surveyed by forest dept. 30/06/2016 & observed that a) there is no standing tree in the area. b) Van Panchayat is at a distance of 100m, civil forest is at a distance of 150m c) reserve forest is at a distance of 200m d) national park and sanctuary is a distance of 10km. e) the area is connected by mule track of 6km passing through reserve forest and as per LOI if this mule track is used for mining purpose the suitable forest cess will be payable. After LOI of lease area boundary demarcation has been done on 24/02/2017 by Revenue dept., Surveyor & forest ranger and mining officer and the lease area is reduced to 11.183hect. Revenue inspector Ghat has submitted Khasra Khatoni Report comprising of Jotdar land 11.183 hect in village Pranmati, Tehsil- Ghat Dist. - Chamoli. NOC has been obtained for Jotdar land will also be used after obtaining necessary permission. However mining will be done over the land shown on Khasra plan and for which NOC has been obtained from land owners and has also been authenticated by Patwari and is separately submitted. In the area as per new policy mining lease is granted without grant of PL and therefore to ensure continuity of mineral in the area and feasibility s udy by two auger drill holes of 6m depth have been drilled and soapstone mineral is encountered. Outcrops have also been observed in the applied area. On the basis of auger drill hole as well as outcrops of mineral soapstone. The recovery of soapstone mineral is about 60%. Therefore for estimation of mineral reserves 6m depth is considered in proved category. And further exploration is proposed in the area to prove mineral upto 15m depth by drill holes and trial pits to observe quality of soapstone occurring in the area. 1
Mineral reserve on UNFC method has been estimated up-to 6m depth 302619mt Soapstone mineral in minable category 111 & 121 & 221 & 222 proved & probable category upto depth of 9m 420304mt and additional 8406mt will be mined 12m depth and life of the mine will be 50 years. However during 5 years period mining is proposed up-to 6m depth but after detailed exploration mining in depth will be done so that if backfilling is done the pits are not required to be vacated. PAN certificate, Annexure- VII A list of directors at VIIB, and address proof of Directors at VIID (1-3) and special power of attorney has been granted in favour of Mr. Mahendra Kumar Sharma. Mining Plan is approved by Director Geology & Mining. Application for EC is made to State Environment Authority Dehradun. Mining in this area is technologically possible upto a depth of 12m by mechanization using Backhoe excavator and varying bench parameters considering safety norms and obtaining permission from mines safety dept., safety is not a problem because Simultaneous backfilling is also proposed before rainy season which will take care of land slides. Mining technology is well established in this area and nearby mines in 10 km area, scientifically being worked which is evident since IBM and Dept. of mines safety has awarded several awards to nearby mines. Stacking of waste, soil after constructing toe retaining walls and water drainage system and check dams proposed Grass plantation over the waste dumps will provide stability of dumps and backfilled areas Garland drains, check dams etc. will provide silt controls and will prevent silts entering to nallah and rivers. In this area only rainfed Gaderas are available and safety distances and retaining walls are also proposed near pits, dumps and back filled areas. There is no river, nalla and other important water bodies near the ML area. Mineral soapstone and over burden, inter burden are nontoxic and soft and no drilling and blasting is proposed. Mining is restricted upto 12m depth and ground water table is 30 to 40m below the surface based on hydro geological study done in this area since tube wells sunk are the 2
major source of water supply in this area and are 30 to 40 m below the lower most ground level. Flora and Fauna is not disturbed though in 10 km Area, there are several Reserve forest, protected forest and Van Panchayat. Core zone is cultivated private and Govt. land and state govt. has permitted mining and no Flora & Fauna is disturbed since adequate measures are proposed. Lease will also take care of Flora & Fauna likely to be disturbed due to mining. There is no wild life sanctuary, ecological restricted area, reserved area within 10 km. and letter of intent has been issued after obtaining NOC from forest dept. Mining is allowed in cultivated land after obtaining NOC from land owners and Jotdars and adequate compensation is paid to them. Employment is provided to them and they continue crops during rains because before rains, farms, fields are prepared after backfilling and spreading soil. Workers are either local or Nepali depending on availability. The local workers will also work as contractors for production, supervisors, Operators of machineries. Transportation of mineral by mules or truck. construction activity is proposed in mining area. Existing facilities in villages will be used for offices, workshop and residential areas. Management will assist in villages for construction of toilets, maintaining cleanliness in villages. Financial assistance for construction of water tanks, pipelines, medical and educational aids. Plantation is proposed in van Panchayat land. Van Panchayat provides fuel wood to locals. In the ML area temporary rest shelters, toilets with septic tank, drinking water shed and tool store is proposed. Domestic waste collection facilities will also be provided. Mules Waste will be collected in pits and will be converted to fertilizer. To safe guard against Air pollution water sprinkling is proposed over pits, dumps, back filled areas and Mule tracks. Machineries will be properly maintained. Mineral will be transported packed in bags and trucks covered by tarpaulins. To safeguard against ise pollution machineries will be properly maintained. Mining work will be done as per mines Act and rules. Protective equipments will be provided. 3
Fencing will be done all along mining pits. VT training will be provided to all. Trained supervisors and operators will be provided. Pit safety committee will be maintained. For all Hazards, disaster an emergency organization will be provided and mock drills will be conducted from time to time. Medical examinations of workers will be conducted as per norms. Mining work will be conducted in day light and during dry season except rains. Half yearly monitoring for Environmental parameters Air, noise, water quality, soil parameters will be done. Compliances of all laws will be done. Financial budget for environmental control measures, CSR, medical examination of workers, plantation, Cleanliness and maintaining hygienic conditions will be provided. A grievance committee will be made to review half yearly grievances of workers; local population, Panchayat etc. and grievances will be resolved. Conclusion- scientific mining proposed will provide all round improvement in the area; improve Quality of life, employment, revenue generation for state Govt., Central Govt. and local Panchayat and industrial growth. 2. Introduction of the project / Background information Identification of project and project proponent LOI for mineral Soapstone was granted in village - Pranmati over an area for 11.183 hectares for a period of 50 years. After obtaining approval of mining plan and environment clearance lease deed will be finalized Brief description of nature of the project Mining Project Table no.1: Details of the area Forest n- forest Forest (specify) Area (ha) Land Type Area (ha) Nil Nil (i) Govt. land 0.5830 (ii) Pvt. land 10.600 4
(iii) Grazing land Nil (iv) Agriculture land Ni (v) Others (public use land) Nil Total lease area /applied area : 11.18 hect. District & State : Chamoli & Uttarakhand Taluka : Ghat Village : Pranmati Type of lease area : n forest land i) Need for the project and its importance to the country and or region This is a project which will produce important raw material soapstone, which is used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, paper industries, textiles, ceramics and others. Since it is extensively used in almost every industry, it has a natural demand for fulfilling it as a raw material to various manufacturing units. It is a high grade soapstone area and is very important for the country. (iv) Demand supply Gap Production of soapstone on all India basis summarized below. (Publication IBM) Year Number of Operating Mines Quantity produced Value in thousand Rs. 2006-07 139 739849 401169 2007-08 132 825986 519568 Uttarakhand 2006-07 35 172273 79521 2007-08 33 178901 109095 The above show increase in trend in production, requirement and value of mineral 5
(v) Imports vs. Indigenous production - Indegenous production Year Qty (MT) Value (Rs.000) 2006 07 882 30534 2007 08 1213 32660 (vi) Export possibility. Year Qty (MT) Value (Rs.000) 2006 07 101271 409605 2007 08 141729 676654 (vii) Domestic / Export markets Day by day the need of this mineral is mounting hence the requirement of this mineral is also escalating and therefore the need for increasing the production of this mineral is becoming essential. (viii) Employment generation (Direct & Indirect) due to the project. EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL: List of manpower proposed department wise, category wise is given below:- Head Category Present Managerial / supervisory staff Mining Engineer cum Mines 1 Manager Mining mate 2 Geologist (Part Time) 1 Medical officer (part time) 1 Sub Total : 5 Skilled Operators for excavator with 1+1 6
helper Sub Total : 2 Semi- skilled Record and register keeper 1 Security guards 2 Mining workers Opencast 50 Sub Total : 53 Unskilled Mineral Sorting Labour 15 Packing Labour 15 Environment for construction 5 of retaining walls water drains etc. and plantation work Sub Total 35 G. Total 100 Organization Chart Mining Engineer cum Mines Manager Medical officer (part time) Geologist (Part Time) Mining mate, Record and register keeper Operators of machinery with helper, Mining workers Environment cell The working will be carried out in single shift and day time only. 3. Project Description i) Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. 7
This is a mining project where preliminary sorted mineral will be produced and will be supplied to grinding units situated at haldwani for pulverizing to powder form and supplying to end users. ii) Location (map showing general location, specific location and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates. Total lease area /applied area : 11.18 hect. District & State : Chamoli & Uttarakhand Taluka : Ghat Village : Pranmati Type of lease area : n forest land Whether the area falls under Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)? if yes, details:- area falls under Coastal Regulation Zone Existence of public road/railway line, if any nearby and approximate distance:- The applied area falls in village Pranmati which is about 66.0 Kms away from nandprayag PWD road from nandpragyag to Sitel via Ghat and mule track of 4-5 Km. On the north side of the area Road from Ghat to Kanol is passing via Sitel and is about 4 to 5 km the area is surrounded by reserve forest Nandakini (about 200m) Pranmati Van Panchayat Land about 100m and Civil Van is about 150m. The area is connected with mule tracks are about 4-5 Km length from village Road. Soapstone from mine site will be transported by Mule and be stacked at road site. Soapstone from road site will be transported to Haldwani by hired trucks. Toposheet. 53N/11 Latitude-Longitude of all corner boundary point/ pillars is following Table no. 2:- Pillars. Latitude Longitude 1 N30 15' 42.7" E79 34' 19.0" 2 N30 15' 38.8" E79 34' 17.6" 3 N30 15' 37.1" E79 34' 14.6" 4 N30 15' 38.4" E79 34' 14.2" 8
5 N30 15' 36.0" E79 34' 09.4" 6 N30 15' 34.8" E79 34' 10.7" 7 N30 15' 35.6" E79 34' 12.2" 8 N30 15' 34.5" E79 34' 12.9" 9 N30 15' 31.9" E79 34' 10.2" 10 N30 15' 26.3" E79 34' 12.8" 11 N30 15' 29.0" E79 34' 08.0" 12 N30 15' 30.9" E79 34' 08.0" 13 N30 15' 31.6" E79 34' 06.0" 14 N30 15' 27.9" E79 34' 04.0" 15 N30 15' 25.8" E79 34' 07.1" 16 N30 15' 23.9" E79 34' 07.7" 17 N30 15' 21.2" E79 34' 06.3" 18 N30 15' 21.3" E79 34' 03.3" 19 N30 15' 23.9" E79 34' 00.5" 20 N30 15' 25.4" E79 34' 02.2 21 N30 15' 25.4 " E79 33' 59.1" 22 N30 15' 27.2" E79 33' 56.7" 23 N30 15' 28.2" E79 33' 59.4" 24 N30 15' 30.0" E79 33' 58.3" 25 N30 15' 29.8" E79 34' 03.0" 26 N30 15' 32.9" E79 34' 03.1" 27 N30 15' 31.8" E79 34' 07.7" 28 N30 15' 33.9" E79 34' 08.7" 29 N30 15' 38.5" E79 34' 07.1" 30 N30 15' 43.2" E79 34' 10.3" 31 N30 15' 41.5" E79 34' 14.0" Along with Khasra Details: - (Annexure-V & Plate IIIA) iii) Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposedsite, particularly the environmental considerations gone into should be highlighted. Since the mineral soapstone occurs in this area and therefore no alternate site is possible. The mining project can be located where the mineral occurs. Further following details are favorable on environmental consideration - The area is located on non forest land. Govt. land, nallas and important infrastructures will not be disturbed. Villages, houses and other important infrastructures will not be disturbed. 9
The wild life sanctuary, corridor etc. are not available within 10 km of the core zone. Seasonal nallas flowing during rains will neither be blocked nor disturbed nor diverted. Human settlements will neither be shifted nor disturbed. Proximity for transportation of minerals. Availability of persons for employment from nearby villages. iv) Size or magnitude of operation v) Indicated year-wise tentative Excavation in metric tonnes indicating development, ROM, pit wise as in table below : Total ROM (MT) Top soil OB/SB/IB ROM/Waste Mineral Waste Yr Pit no. excavation MINERAL WASTE mt mt Ratio mt mt mt mt mt First Year Pit -1 34363 3461 0 10816 20087 0.54 10816 20087 Second Pit -1 0 Year 37534 2348 12315 22872 0.54 12315 22872 Third Year Pit -1 46866 3622 0 15136 28109 0.54 15136 281090 Fourth Year Pit-1 50880 3092 0 16725 31062 0.54 16725 31062 Fifth Year Pit-1 53238 3214 0 17508 32516 0.54 17508 32516 Grand Total 222881 15737 0 72500 134644 0.54 72500 134644 Computation of year wise production, generation of waste and stripping ratio based on occurrence of mineral up to 12 m depth. Year Mineable area Mineral production (Ha.) (mt.) Top soil (mt) Waste (mt) First five year 2.0175 72500 15737 134643 6-10 year 1.0 60000 7800 111100 10-15 year 1.0 60000 7800 111100 16-20 year 1.0 60000 7800 111100 21-25 year 1.0 60000 7800 111100 26-30 year 0.1408 60000 1098 111100 31-35 year 0 60000 0 111100 36-40 year 0 60000 0 111100 46-50 year 0 11865 0 21767 Total 6.1583 504365 48035 934110 10
During five year total production proposed is 72500 tonnes but the production is dictated by requirement of mineral in the market and it is expected that average production during five year block period will be about 60000 tonnes therefore the life of the mine will be 40 years however depending on market requirement there will be fluctuation in production and therefore life of the mine 50 year is sufficient. The year-wise excavation schedule along with backfilling has been shown on plate no. VI. v) Project description with process details (a schematic diagram / flow chart showing the project layout, components of the project etc. should be given). Activity chart is given below:- Activities Removal of top soil Excavation and removal of OB re-handling of OB & back filling etc. Excavation and sorting of mineral soapstone Packing of mineral in bags Transportation of mineral from pit head to nearest road point Unloading of bags & stocking of bags at road stock yard Loading of bags into the trucks at PWD road Transportation of mineral from road point to Haldwani Manual/ mechanization By manual labour / excavator By manual labour / excavator By manual labour By manual labour By Khachhars / Manually to PWD road By manual labour By Manual labour By Trucks Specifications of Machineries proposed To Be Used: For excavation JCB excavator is used for transfer of mineral to road point mules will be used. For transportation of mineral to Dehradun/Haldwani maximum 8nos 15tonne capacity dumpers per day will be required for dispatch of mineral proposed to be produced for this plan period. Bench parameters 1. Height of bench 3m. 2. Width of bench 3m 3. Slope of bench 70 0 4. Over all pit slope 45 0 Acquisition of land For the purpose of mining before grant of lease NOC has been obtained from the land owners 11
therefore it is considered pre feasible. For the purpose of mining plan for five year land is acquired by fixing proper compensation therefore the land for five year mining is considered feasible Mining method Mechanized opencast mining without drilling & blasting. Benches up to 3.0 meter high and 3.0 m wide benches. The slope of the benches will be kept at 70 inclination. Overall pit slope 45 degree. Agreement of land for 5 yr period We have obtained NOC from the land owners for carrying out mining in this area. Proposed method of Mining: The mine is proposed to be worked by opencast mechanized method using JCB excavator on contract. The mineral soapstone occurs intermix with dolomitic rocks the analysis report shows that the OB is calcitic and high silica with low MgO and therefore is not marketable. The over lying soil of 0.2-0.3m thickness will be removed separately by excavator and will be kept separately by making a toe wall at the bottom of soil dump. However, before rainy season soil will be spread over the backfilled area/dumps. The soapstone mineral will be separated by manual labour from interburden waste and interburden waste will be kept initially near the mining pits where backfilling space is not available however later on it will be backfilled in the mining pits after extracting total mineral from the pits/before rainy season. And for further continuing mining the inter burden waste will be re-handled and stacked by making toe wall at the bottom where the height of inter burden dump is more terraces will be made, the height and width of the dumps and its terraces will be kept 5-6m. Over the dumps grass will be planted. The mined out pits will be backfilled by the inter burden waste and where essential terracing will be also done and also grass plantation will be done. The soil and inter burden waste will be removed by excavator, mineral soapstone will be manually sorted, grading will be done by using chisel and picks & sorted mineral will be packed in bags and will be transported on mule head to road point and from road head mineral is transported by trucks to Haldwani. 12