Pre-feasibility Report for Quartz & Feldspar Mining Project at ML No. 45/2006 having Area: 4.95 ha in Village: Mephliyas , Tehsil: Asind , District: ()

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is a proposal for obtaining Environmental Clearance for Quartz and Feldspar Mining Project at KHASRA No. 1403 to 1412, 1447, 1453, 1454, 1462, 1534 to 1538 , 1544 & 1545 respectively, having ML Area: 4.95 ha in Village: Mephliyas , Tehsil: Asind , District: Bhilwara (Rajasthan)

TABLE-1: SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT

Sr. No. Particulars Details

1. Name of the project Quartz and Feldspar Mining Project

2. Name of the proponent Sh. Ladu Lal Kumahar

3. Area 4.95 ha

4. Avg. Production capacity 25440 MT/yr

5. Village Mephliyas

6. Tehsil Asind

7. District Bhilwara

8. State Rajasthan

FRP 25-39- 74-16-29.38461 TEMPLE 49.38016 9. Latitude MEPHLIYAS a 25-40-1.48 74-16-53.15

10. Longitude b, 25-40-9.57 74-16-59.89

c, 25-40-11.22 74-16-55.29

d, 25-40-16.06 74-16-57.52

e, 25-40-17.06 74-16-54.87

f 25-40-11.24 74-16-52.19

g 25-40-10.54 74-16-54.05

h 25-40-4.24 74-16-47.86

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11. Toposheet No. 45 K/6

12. Cost of the project 30 Lacs

13. Environmental Management Cost 0.80 Lacs per year

14. CSR Activity Budget 0.70 Lacs per year

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT The proposed Quartz and Feldspar mining is at Village: Mephliyas , Tehsil: Asind , District: Bhilwara (Rajasthan). The mine area is proposed for KHASRA No. 1403 to 1412, 1447, 1453, 1454, 1462, 1534 to 1538 , 1544 & 1545 having a total area 4.95 ha. The mine was granted from DMG

2.1. Identification of project and project proponent The proposed Quartz and Feldspar mining is at Village: Mephliyas , Tehsil: Asind , District: Bhilwara (Rajasthan). The mine area is proposed for KHASRA No. 1403 to 1412, 1447, 1453, 1454, 1462, 1534 to 1538 , 1544 & 1545 having a total area 4.95 ha. Sh. Shabbor Ahamed Sheikh has involved in the Quartz and Feldspar mining activities of this project. The applicant/project proponent is working as partner in Sh. Shabbor Ahamed Sheikh

2.2. Brief description of nature of the project The proposed Quartz and Feldspar mining is at Village: Mephliyas , Tehsil: Asind , District: Bhilwara (Rajasthan). The mine area is proposed for KHASRA No. 1403 to 1412, 1447, 1453, 1454, 1462, 1534 to 1538 , 1544 & 1545 having a total area 4.95 ha. Now, considering the demand and supply of Quartz and Feldspar, lessee wants to apply fresh environmental clearance for his mine lease for Quartz and Feldspar production. Hence he has applied as a new project and sought environmental clearance for this project from SEIAA, Rajasthan.

Directorate of Mines & Geology, Govt. of Rajasthan has allotted the mine lease in favor of M/s R K Mines & Minerals. vide, DMG/Bhil/CC-6/F-1 (1) M.L. 45/06 /1026 dated 22-06-2016, which is enclosed.

TABLE-2: AREA DETAILS OF MINE LEASE AREA Khasra No. Area (acre) Area (ha)

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2582, 2583, 2584, 2885/4157, 2585, 2605, 2628, 2631, 2633, 12.33 4.8596 2656, 2664, 2665

2.3. Need for the project and its importance to the country The economy of is the eleventh largest in the world by nominal GDP and the third largest by purchasing power parity. The primary reason for the economic growth can be attributed to the growth in infrastructural facilities such as roads, highways & buildings. Infrastructural growth is directly proportional to the availability of raw materials such as soil, stone, Quartz and Feldspar, sand etc. Feldspar & Quartz grinding are amongst the main industries of the district. The mining project will contribute to some extent the supply of raw material on demand by these industries.

Mining is one of the thrust areas to contribute the economic growth of the state and the country. Since Rajasthan enjoys its strategic geographical positioned in between Northern and Western growth hubs (Delhi & Mumbai). Hence the proposed mining will contribute its share in the state’s economic output.

2.4. Demand – Supply Gap Quartz As per the report of the Sub-Group on 12 th Plan, Planning Commission of India, the domestic demand of quartz and silica minerals was estimated at 3.15 million tonnes by 2011-12 and at 4.85 million tonnes by 2016-17 at 9% growth rate.

Feldspar Total consumption of feldspar in 2011-12 was estimated at 452,100 tonnes in the organized sector. Of the total consumption, the Ceramic Industry accounted for 77%, Glass Industry about 14% and remaining 9% by cement, refractory, abrasive and electrode industries

There is a lot of gap between the exports and imports in feldspar sector. Exports of feldspar (natural) increased marginally to 394 thousand tonnes in 2011-12 from 351 thousand tonnes in the previous year. Imports of feldspar (natural) increased drastically to 41,627 tonnes in 2011-12 from 20,409 tonnes in 2010-11.

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2.5. Imports vs. Indigenous Production Indigenous production.

Quartz Imports of quartz and quartzite (natural) were 578 tonnes in 2011-12 as compared to 496 tonnes in 2010-11. Out of the total imports in 2011-12, those of quartz were 506 tonnes and mainly from Sri Lanka, Germany, USA and UK while quartzite imports were decreased marginally to 72 tonnes as compared to 84 tonnes in the preceding year. The imports were mainly from China and Italy

Feldspar Imports of feldspar (natural) increased drastically to 41,627 tonnes in 2011-12 from 20,409 tonnes in 2010-11. Imports were mainly affected from Thailand, China and Malaysia.

2.6. Export Possibility Quartz: Exports of quartz and quartzite (natural) increased marginally to 214,969 tonnes in 2011-12 from 211,253 tonnes in the previous year.

Feldspar Exports of feldspar (natural) increased marginally to 394 thousand tonnes in 2011-12 from 351 thousand tonnes in the previous year. Exports were mainly to Bangladesh (18%), Indonesia (18%) and UAE. (12%). Exports value of feldspar (cut & uncut) increased drastically to Rs. 5.87 crore in 2011-12 from Rs. 1.28 crore in 2010-11. Exports of feldspar (cut & uncut) were mainly to USA (76%), Thailand (9%) and Germany (4%).

2.7. Domestic/Export Markets Excavated Quartz and Feldspar will be used for domestic market. Quartz and feldspar are important industrial minerals produced from Rajasthan in huge quantities. Both minerals are important raw materials for ceramic tiles, glass industries & etc. There is a lot of demand for quartz and feldspar in Rajasthan for export and domestic usage.

2.8. Employment generation (direct and indirect) due to the project. The proposed Quartz and Feldspar mining activity is envisaged to improve the socio-economic

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Pre-feasibility Report for Quartz & Feldspar Mining Project at ML No. 45/2006 having Area: 4.95 ha in Village: Mephliyas , Tehsil: Asind , District: Bhilwara (Rajasthan) condition on a micro-economic scale by generating local employment of approximately 68 peoples directly and indirectly.

TABLE-3: EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL S. No. Particular No.

1. Mining Engineer/II Class Mines Manager 1

2. Attendant/Record Clerk & Office 1 Assistant

3. Watch Man 1

4. Skilled Worker 03

5. Unskilled Workers 07

Total 13

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1. Type of project including interlinked and interdependent projects, if any. The present project is an application for the environmental clearance and it is neither interlinked nor interdependent as the mined mineral will be sold to market directly.

3.2. Location (map showing general location, specific location, and project boundary & project site layout) with coordinates The mining lease area is located at Village: Mephliyas , Tehsil: Asind , District: Bhilwara (Rajasthan). The mine area is proposed for Khasra No. 1403 to 1412, 1447, 1453, 1454, 1462, 1534 to 1538 , 1544 & 1545 respectively.

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Figure 1: Location map showing general & specific location No ecological sensitive zone that lies within 10 km radius of the proposed mining area. As per the EIA Notification 2006, the project will be considered as a Category ‘B2’ project.

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3.3. Details of alternate sites considered and the basis of selecting the proposed site, particularly the environmental considerations gone should be highlighted. No alternate site was considered as the project is mineral specific. The mining lease area has already been granted to the project proponent.

3.4. Size and Magnitude of operation The average rated capacity of the project will be 25440 metric tonnes per year and the mining operations will be confined to the lease area granted. The mine lease area is spread over an area of 4.95 ha at Village: Mephliyas , Tehsil: Asind , District: Bhilwara, State: Rajasthan.

3.5. Project description with process details Quartz and Feldspar mining will be done at the proposed site. Mining operations is to be carried out by opencast manual means. Blasting will be done wherever hard rock found. Mining will be carried out in the form of benches. Hand held equipment will also be used like crowbars hammer etc. Laborers will work in gangs.

TABLE-4: PROCESS DETAILS OF THE MINE S. No. Particulars Details

1. Mine Lease Area 4.95 ha

2. Method of mining Opencast Manual

3. Total Reserve 1165502 tonnes

4. Production 25440 metric tonnes/year

5. Bench Width 3 m (min)

6. Bench Height 3 m (max) 7. Slope Angle 45 ˚

8. Average working days 300

9. Anticipated Life of mine 45 years

10. Tonnage factor 2.6

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TABLE-5: RESERVE OF QUARTZ AND FELDSPAR S. No. Nature of Reserves UNFC Reserve Recoverable Reserve Code (70%)

1 Proved Reserve 121 1043966 730776

2 Probable Reserve 122 310518 217363

3 Possible Reserve 133 310518 217363

Total 1665002 1165502

. Anticipated Life of Mine = Mineable Reserves/Average Annual Production = 1165502/25440 = 19 Years. Therefore, the anticipated life of mine will be 49 Years.

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 is required for the proposed Quartz and Feldspar mining project. As it are a Quartz and Feldspar mining project the finished product is Quartz and Feldspar and small Quartz and Feldspar chips. The finished product will be carried out to the local markets through tractors or trolleys.

3.7. Resource optimization/recycling and reuse envisaged in the project, if any, should be briefly outlined. Resource optimization/recycling and reuse are not envisaged. Negligible amount of waste water is expected.

3.8. Availability of water its source, energy/power requirement and source should be given Water is required for domestic purposes, dust suppression and plantation purposes. Approximately, 2 KLD of water is required. No power is required for the mining operations. The fresh water for domestic and plantation purposes will be sourced from the nearby villages and private water suppliers will be hired for dust suppression purposes.

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3.9. Quantity of wastes to be generated (liquid and solid) and scheme for their management /disposal. Very less amount of waste water is expected at site. The domestic generated waste water will be disposed through soak pit. Small amount of solid waste will be generated which will be further cleared by the workers itself. The overburden which will be generated at the site will be used in filling of low lying areas, roads and excavated pits. Excavated soil will be used in plantation purposes along the periphery of mine lease area. 4. SITE ANALYSIS 4.1. Connectivity TABLE-6: CONNECTIVITY DETAILS FROM PROPOSED PROJECT SITE

Nearest Railway Station Bhilwara Station (Approx. 55 km in SE direction)

Nearest Airport Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur (Approx. 120 km )

Road connectivity Bhilwara – Beawar (Approx. 09 km in North direction)

Nearest City Bhilwara City (Approx. 55 km in SE direction)

4.2. Land form, land use and land ownership The land parcel on which the mines lease area for Quartz and Feldspar mining operations has been provided to Mr. Ladu Lal Kumahar . The existing land use of the land parcel as per mining plan

4.3. Topography The district is situated between 250 01’ & 250 58’ North latitude and 740 01’ & 750 28’ East longitude covering geographical area of 10,455 sq km. is part of Division. Bhilwara district consist of fairly open plains in the north and southeast with a few hillocks and undulating plains & hills in the south and northeastern part. Occasional inselberg, low-lying hillocks and chains of ridges break the monotony of peneplained tract. The area of the district is generally slopes gently except in western & northwestern part where it is high. Bhilwara district falls in the Banas (9157.2 sq km), Chambal (1164.9 sq km) & Luni basin (133.0 sq km). Source : http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/Bhilwara.pdf

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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. There are no national parks, wildlife sanctuary and other notified eco sensitive areas within 10 km from the periphery of the project site.

4.5. Existing Infrastructure There is no building & structure within mining lease area except some vegetation existing on the lease area which will be cleared when required. Nearest railway station is Bhilwara station near about 32 km from project site in the NE direction.

4.6. Soil classification Soils of the district are classified as follows: Clay loam or medium black: This type of soil is found in the hilly areas in the central parts of the district. Loam: This type of soil is found in the entire district. Sand and sandy loam: This type of soil is found mostly near the banks of rivers and nallahs. Loam pebbly & stony: These types of soils are met within the hilly areas of the eastern blocks of the district. Source : www.cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Rajasthan/Bhilwara.pdf

4.7. Climate data from secondary sources The climate of Bhilwara district is hot & dry in summer and cold in winter throughout the district. The mean annual rainfall varies up to 633.9 mm. Probability of receiving more than 900 mm rainfall is only 10%. Drought analysis based on agriculture criteria indicates that the district is prone to mild and normal type of droughts. Occurrence of severe and very severe type of drought is very rare. January is the coldest month with mean maximum and minimum temperatures being lowest at 22.2˚ C & 7.3˚ C. Temperature in summer month, June, reaches up to 46˚ C. There is drop in temperature due to onset of monsoon and rises again in the month of September. Atmosphere is generally dry except during the monsoon period. The humidity is highest in August with mean daily relative humidity 80%. The annual potential evapotranspiration in the district is 1495 mm and is the highest in the month of May (228 mm).

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Source : www.cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Rajasthan/Bhilwara.pdf

4.8. Geology Regional Geology: According to GSI, Geologically Bhilwara super group occupies major part of the district. The Vindhyan super group represented by sandstone, shale and limestone is exposed in south eastern part of the district along the great boundary fault. The Gogunda group is exposed in extreme north-western part of the district and the Kumbhalgarh Group occupies small area in south-western part of the district, both belong to Delhi super group. The Aravalli super group exposed in western part of the district is represented by Dovda Group.

Local Geology : Mineral deposit of the lease area belongs to the Shambhugarh formation of Sand Mata Complex of Bhilwara Super Group. The mineral is exposed on the surface as well as below the ground level. To understand the geology of the area, surface geological mapping was carried out on a scale of 1:1000. This plan elucidate the different Lithological units, their dips and strikes, nature and behavior of mineralization and various other geological features observed during the course of mapping. The mining lease area comprises of rocks of sand mata complex of Bhilwara super group represented by Granite and Branded Granites Complex (Migmatite) intruded by pegmatite and quartz veins.

4.9. Social infrastructure available. The proposed project is coming at Village: Mephliyas , Tehsil: Asind , District: Bhilwara (Rajasthan). Social amenities and basic civic amenities are as follow:

TABLE-7: SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

S. No. Name Distance (km) Direction

A Educational Facilities:

1 Primary School, Mephliyas 1.0 S.W B Hospital Facilities: Primary Healthcare center, 1 5.9 S.E. Dolatgarh

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5. PLANNING BRIEF 5.1. Planning concept (type of industries, facilities and transportation etc.) town and country planning/development authority classification. The present project is Quartz and Feldspar mining project.

5.2. Population Projection The manpower proposed for the project is 68 people. Local people will be given employment. They will be hired from nearby villages. No influx of people is anticipated. Hence, there will be no change in the demographic structure of the area where the project is proposed.

5.3. Land use Planning (Breakup along with green belt etc.) The Quartz and Feldspar mining will be carried out on an area of 4.95 ha. Green belt will be developed along the periphery of the mine lease area and the areas suggested by local gram panchayat.

5.4. Assessment of infrastructure demand (physical & social)

5.4.1. Physical Conditions of roads are moderate and needs to upgrade.

5.4.2. Social • The good numbers of educational facilities are available in the study area. • Medical facilities are lacking in the local villages. • The study area is rural type.

5.5. Amenities/Facilities The mine site office, first aid room & temporary rest shelter will be established in the lease area. Clean drinking water will be provided.

6. PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1. Industrial area (processing area) As it is a Quartz and Feldspar mining project it is not applicable. 6.2. Residential area (non-processing area) This is not required as mine workers comes from nearby villages. Rest shelter to the workers will

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6.3. Green belt The details of the plantation are as given in table below. All the trees will be planted along the boundary or periphery of the mine lease area.

TABLE-8: PROPOSED GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT Plantation (No of Area of Plantation in Species to be Year Survival Rate Trees) ha (Green Belt) planted 1st 25 1.63 80% Neem, Mango, Sagwan, 2nd 25 1.63 80% Kachnar, 3rd 25 1.63 80% Jamun, Guava, th 4 25 1.63 80% Sakua etc.

6.4. Connectivity (Traffic and transportation road/rail/metro/water ways etc.) The lease area is well connected by road and at a distance of approx 2 km in South direction from the mine site. Approach road is of kuccha type.

6.5. Drinking water management (source & supply of water) The daily water demand including for process & domestic water will be 2.6 KLD which will be supplied by the water tanker and from nearby villages.

6.6. Sewerage system The domestic effluent from the mining site will be managed through soak pit.

6.7. Industrial waste management There will not be any industrial waste generation.

6.8. Solid waste management Solid waste generated will be of domestic in nature and separate bins will be used for collection of organic, inorganic and inert waste. No littering will be allowed in the mine site. Overburden will be used in filling of low lying areas, excavated pits and plantation purposes.

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6.9. Power requirement & supply/source The mining would be Manual. Electrical power will not be required at the site. Transportation will be done through tractor/trolleys operating on diesel.

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 laborers (a brief outline to be given) Since there are no people living at the project site. The resettlement and rehabilitation is not applicable.

8. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES 8.1. Likely date of start of construction and likely date of completion (time schedule for the project to be given) The project activity will be taken up in parallel along with the opening of mine, after the Environmental Clearance is granted. The production will commence after the grant of Environmental Clearance. The project will be completed when the entire mineral will be excavated.

8.2. Estimated project cost along with analysis in terms of economic viability of the project The project proponent will incur a total cost of Rs. 30.0 lac and may vary from place to place and with magnitude of the Quartz and Feldspar mining. This will include the rent/lease for land, cost of labor, cost of transportation, fuel charges etc.

8.3. CSR Budget The following CSR activities were taken in the past: • Donation to youth club for sports development. • Distributed mosquito nets to the poor villagers. • Donation to poor students for books and school bags. • Provided medicine to poor people.

Total Cost of the project – Rs. 30.0 lac Yearly CSR cost is @ 5% of the total project cost Hence, a sum of Rs. 1.50 per annum will be spending on the CSR activity.

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Time Frame – 1 year

TABLE 9: PROPOSED EXPENDITURE ON CSR ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES AMOUNT

Medical Health Camp and medicine 25,000

Distribution of mosquito nets & blankets to poor. 10,000

Road Maintenance 15,000

Community Development 20,000

Total 70,000/-

9. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 9.1. Air Environment Management • Water sprinkling on haul road and approach road. • Plantation around the mining lease area will be provided to arrest dust emissions. • Monitoring of Air quality will be done on regular basis. • Tractors/Trolleys will be covered by tarpaulin sheets during transportation. • Regular maintenance of vehicles. • Sharp drill bits will be used for drilling to reduce generation of dust and noise level. • Drilling machines will be equipped with water injecting system to prevent dust to get air borne. • Rock breaker will be used for breaking over size boulders in order to reduce dust and noise generation, which otherwise generates due to secondary blasting. • Controlled blasting and optimization of use of explosive energy will be done which helps in reducing the above emissions • All the vehicles that will be used for transportation i.e. trucks, tippers, and dumpers will be maintained regularly and checked for Pollution under Control. • Personal Protective Equipment like dust mask will be provided to all employees working in the likely dusty areas.

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9.2. Water Environment Management • No wastewater will be generated in mining activities except sanitary waste. • Sanitary wastewater will be treated in septic tank/soak pits. • Garland drains will be created around mine area and dump area. • The wash off and leachates from dump sites will be collected by providing garland drains around the dump sites and they will be de-silted in these drains. • The drains will be cleaned regularly before onset of monsoon. • Surface runoff will be discharged through sedimentation tank.

9.3. Noise Environment Management Mitigation measures to control ambient noise levels: • Green Belt/Green Cover will be developed around mine pits to attenuate noise levels. • Employees will be provided with personal protection equipment (PPE’s) at high noise area. • Operator enclosure will be provide with aquatics prove cabin. • Drilling will be carried out with the help of sharp drill bits which will help in reducing noise. • Controlled blasting will be done to minimize noise, ground vibration, fly rock and air overpressure. • Proper maintenance, oiling and greasing of machines at regular intervals will be done to reduce generation of noise. Mitigation measures to control vibrations and fly rock: • Blasting will be performed strictly as per the guidelines specified under blasting technology. • Blasting operations will be carried out only during daytime as per mine safety guidelines. • Proper warning signals will be used. • Adequate safe distance from centre of blasting will be maintained. • During blasting, other activities in the immediate vicinity will be temporarily stopped. • Overcharging will be avoided. • Optimization of blasting • Usage of staggered pattern • Supervision of drilling and blasting operations to ensure design blast geometry.

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• Sub-drilling will be kept just adequate to tear-off the bench bottom.

9.4. Soil • Proper mitigation measures will be adopted to control dust emissions like water sprinkling. • There will be no outside discharge from mining lease area. • There is no toxic element present in the mineral which may contaminate the soil.

9.5. Occupational Health and Safety Measures • The fugitive dust emission will be suppressed by water sprinkling on haul and transportation road. The level of dust emissions will be controlled as per permissible limit. • All workers (regular and daily) will be registered under ESIC for regular monitoring of their health and occupational diseases. • All employees regular or contractual will be selected for complete health check and occupational disease check in ESIC hospital which comes under Ministry of Labor. • Any suspected case will be further examined by ESIC occupational health detection center. TABLE 10: ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT COST S.No. HEAD Annual Expenditure in Rs.

1. Environmental Monitoring 10,000

2. Water Sprinkling 10,000

3. Green belt development 20,000

4. Progressive reclamation of Mine pits 10,000

5. Garland drains 20,000

6. Miscellaneous 10,000

Total 80,000

10. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS) 10.1. Financial and social benefits with special emphasis on the benefit to the local people

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Pre-feasibility Report for Quartz & Feldspar Mining Project at ML No. 45/2006 having Area: 4.95 ha in Village: Mephliyas , Tehsil: Asind , District: Bhilwara (Rajasthan) including tribal population, if any, in the area The project will bring economical benefits to the state by the way of royalty for mineral and people by the way of direct (13 people) and secondary employment (5 persons for transport) opportunities. The mine management will be helping nearby villages by providing aid to school, conducting medical and social awareness camps, helping in formation of self help groups etc especially keeping in the view the tribal and economically backward population in the area as part of its corporate social responsibility. Thus the project will bring out socio-economic improvement of the area and will prove beneficial to the area.

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