Prefeasibility Report

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

PREFEASIBILITY REPORT

(As per EIA Notification, 2006) and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF&CC) Notification No 141 (E) dated15th January, 2016

For Obtaining Environmental Clearance of

Sand Mining (Minor Mineral)

For

Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Village-Datarti, Taluka-Sakri, District-Dhule (Maharashtra)

Khasara No./Survey No./Gat No. 20 form Dhamnar Nala Border to Tamaswadi Border

Lease Area: 42,000 m2 (4.2 ha)

Category ‘B’

Submitted To:

District Environment Appraisal Committee, Dhule District (Maharashtra State)

Applicant/Project Proponent: Deputy Collector Collector Office, Dhule District: Dhule

Prepared By Sri Sai Manasa Nature Tech Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 74/A, Flat No. 102, Central Bank Building, Kalyan Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 038 Phone No.: 040-23816333

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Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

C o n t e n t S. No. Particulars Page No. Executive Summary 1 Chapter 1: Introduction 2 1.1 Project Proponent 2 1.2 Brief Description and Nature of the Project 2 1.3 Need of the Project and Its Importance to the Country or Region 2 1,4 Demand Supply Gap 3 1.5 Employment Potential 3 Chapter 2: Project Description 4 2.1 Type of Project including Interlinked and Interdependent Project 4 2.2 Location of the Project 4 2.3 Alternative Site Selection on Environmental Conditions 9 2.4 Size and Magnitude of Operation 9 2.5 Project Description 9 2.6 Restriction of Mining 9 2.7 Raw Materials, Transportation and Estimated Quantity 10 2.8 Resources Optimization/Recycling 10 2.9 Utilities (Water, Power) 10 2.10 Quantity of Waste Generation 11 2.11 Schematic Representation for EIA Purposes 11 Chapter 3: Project Site Analysis 12 3.1 Connectivity 12 3.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land Owenership 12 3.3 Geology and Topography 12 3.4 Prospecting/Exploration of Sand Mine 12 3.5 Mineral Resources of Sand (UNSP) 13 3.6 Resource Estimation 13 3.7 Month-wise Mining Development for a Year 13 3.8 Selection of Dumping Site 14 3.9 Post Mining Reclamation of Land Use Pattern 14 3.10 Mine Life 14 3.11 Physico-chemical Composition of Sand 14 3.12 Proposed Method of Mining 14 3.13 Existing Land Use Pattern 15 3.14 Existing Infrastructure 15 3.15 Soil Classification 15 3.16 Climatic Data from Secondary Sources 15 3.17 Social Infrastructures Available 15 Chapter 4: Project Planning Brief 16 4.1 Planning Concept (type of Industry, facilities and Transportation) 16 4.2 Mineral Processing 16 4.3 Land Use Planning (Break up along with Green Belt Development etc.) 16 4.4 Assessment of Infrastructural Demand (Physical and Social) 17 4.5 Green Belt Development 17

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

4.6 Social Infrastructure 17 4.7 Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation by Road/Rail/Metro/Waterways 17 4.8 Drinking Water Management 17 4.9 Sewerage System 17 4.10 Industrial Waste Management 17 4.11 Solid Waste Management 17 4.12 Power Requirement 18 4.13 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R and R) Plan 18 Chapter 5: Project Schedule and Cost Estimation 19 5.1 Time Schedule 19 5.2 Estimation of Project Cost 19 Chapter 6: Analysis of Proposal and Final Recommendation 20 6.1 Financial and Social Benefits 20 Chapter 7: Environmental Management Plan (EMP) 21 7.1 Land Environment 21 7.2 Water Environment 22 7.3 Air Environment 22 7.4 Noise Environment 23 7.5 Socio-economic Environment 23 7.6 Biological Environment 25 7,7 Implementation of EMP 26 7.7.1 Green Belt Development 26 7.7.2 Budget for Environmental Management 27 7.7.3 Transport System 27 7.7.4 Monitoring Schedule and Parameters 27 7.7.5 Disaster Planning 27 7.8 Conceptual Mining Plan 28 7.8.1 Ultimate Depth, Size and Shape of the Pit 28 7.8.2 Ultimate Capacity of the Dump 28 7.8.3 Land Use Pattern 28 7.9 Compliance of Safety Rules and Regulation/Statutory Obligation 29 7.10 Any Other Information 29 Table of Content Table 1 Manpower Requirement 3 Table 2 Co-ordinates (Latitude and Longitude) at the Apex Point 8 Table 3 Summary of Location of Villages at Datarti Sand Ghat (Panzara River) 8 Table 4 Connectivity of Mine Lease Area 12 Table 5 Total and permitted Resources Estimation in Auctioned Area 13 Table 6 Month-wise Mining Development Plan 14 Table 7 Significance Features with their Aerial Distance from the project site 15 Table 8 List of Trees to be Plantation in the Mine Lease Area 26 Table 9 Budget for Environment Management 27 Table 10 Environmental Monitoring Scheduled and Parameters 27 Table 11 Land Use Patter after One Year 28 Figure of Content Figure 1 Google image of Datarti sand ghat 6

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Figure 2 10 Km radius of sand ghat 6 Figure 3 Photographs of Sand Mine Area 7 Figure 4 Location of Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti 30 Figure 5 Surface Plan of the Proposed Mine Lease Area 31 Figure 6 Sequence of the Mining Operation 32 Figure 7 Conceptual Plan 33 Figure 8 Environment Management Plan 34

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Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Executive Summary This Pre Feasibility Report has been prepared for the proposed sand ghat over the area of 4.2 ha at Panzara River Bed adjoining Khasra No./ Survery No./Gat No. 20 from Dhamnar Nala border to Tamaswadi border at village-Datarti, Taluka-Sakri, District-Dhule in Maharashtra State, in accordance with the Notification of MoEF S.O. 1533 dated 14th September 2006. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change amended Principal Notification vide 141 (E) dated 15th January 2016 and included Minor Minerals from 0 ha to 50 ha in the Principal Notification S.O. 1533 (E) dated 14.09.2006. Central Government made further amendments to the notification vide S.O. 2269 (E) dated 01.07.2016. In obedience all relevant notifications to the principal Notification dated 14th September, 2006, application for the excavation of sand ghat from proposed sand ghat is being submitted to DEAC, Dhule.

Though any development activity like industry or minor mineral excavation may cause temporary damage to land, forest and induce changes in the quality of air, water, flora and fauna of the area, it has favorable effect of industrialization on social development and progress of the nation. For overall gain, it is necessary to strike a balance between the two aspects of economy and ecology and ensure that impacts on the environment are minimized with improvement in socio-economic conditions. This is better achieved through a well-planned approach of EMP relevant to the area under consideration. Sand is used for a wide variety of purposes. It is most commonly used as an aggregate in construction projects. Sand is required for road base, concrete aggregate, asphalt pavement aggregate and many other purposes. The selected area has exposures of sand which is useful for the various purposes mentioned above. The mining for this sand ghat excavation is proposed to be carried out manually with opencast method of mining engaging labors with help of crow bars, hand shovel, pick axes and baskets. Loading will be carried out manually and transportation of mineral from the sand ghat to the depot by tractor with tipper arrangement. As the mineral is soft and loose in nature, no drilling and blasting are required. The proposed sand ghat area is located at Survey of India Toposheet No: 46L/5 & 46K/8 and falls between the Latitude 20°57'30.60"N to 20°57'32.53"N and Longitude 74°23'06.80"E to 74°23'06.86"E. The lease area is not an agricultural land and the area is classified as River. Maximum production capacity of sand is 21,000 Brass (7420 Tonns).

In order to obtain environmental clearance as per the EIA Notification 2006 the Pre-feasibility Report (PFR) is submitted along with the application Form 1M for the project under consideration. The project is categorized as Category B2 vide Notification 141 (E) dated 15th January 2016. Environmental management plant has been suggested for protection of the environment in the area. Sand mining not only narrows the gap between the demand and supply if building material but also enhances employment opportunities and economic growth of the region. Besides, the production will also benefit the state in the form of revenue generation.

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Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Chapter 1: Introduction

------1.0 Introduction 1.1 Project Proponent The possession of the land under consideration lies with State Government (as per the 20 (1) Chapter III of The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966, hence application is made through the legal representative as a Project Proponent. Accordingly, Deputy Collector, Dhule Collectorate, Dhule has applied for environmental clearance of proposed sand ghat. After obtaining the environmental clearance, the proposed sand ghat will be auctioned by the Collector, Dhule and allotted to highest bidder; deemed to be applicant. Project Proponent Deputy Collector, Collector Office, Dhule, Maharashtra State

1.2 Brief Description of Nature of the Project India is endowed with significant mineral resources. There are major minerals, like fuel minerals, metallic minerals, non-metallic minerals. Minor minerals means building stones, gravels, ordinary clay and sand used for prescribed purposes and any other minerals which the Central Government may by Notification in official gazette declared to be minor mineral. Thus mining of these minerals need proper planning to ensure that the supply is managed in a sustainable way so that best balance is obtained between environment, economics and social consideration. The sand consumption has increased over the last few decades. The selected area has exposures of sand which is useful for the various purposes mentioned above. It is proposed to excavate sand from this area by manual opencast method without using any excavation machinery. Transport of the excavated sand will be carried out using tractor with trolley arrangement from sand ghat to depot and by truck/tipper/dumper onwards to the desired destination. The excavated sand will be sold in the market. The present Pre Feasibility Report (PFR) has been prepared for proposed sand ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2, Village-Datarti, Talukha-Sakri, District-Dhule in Maharashtra State. The present area of Panzara river sand ghat falls in Panzara River Bed is situated near the village Datarti is about 7.5 km away from Sakri Tahsil place. The ghat lease area is 42,000 m2 (4.2 ha). As per provisions Maharashtra, Minor Mineral Extraction (Development and Regulation) Rules, 2013, Mining Plan is mandatory and hence the mining plan has been prepared by Mr. Nanadkumar B. Sadigale, R.O.P./GOA/226/2014/A/April 2108 and the same have been submitted and got approval from Deputy Director of Geology and Mining, GoM, Aurangabad. As such there is no guideline for minor mineral; hence in the absence of specific guidelines for extraction of minor minerals the present Pre-feasibility Report is prepared following IBM guidelines for minor mineral. The project is for excavation of sand (minor mineral) categorized as Category ‘B2’ vide MOEF&CC Notification 141 (E) dated 15th January, 2016.

1.3 Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country and or Region Road/building material sand is an essential requirement as one of the minor mineral deposits occurring in the majority portion of Maharashtra. It has played a great role in development of civilization and industrialization. The occurrence of sand in the proposed area is proved by the way of exposures and its production has important role in the local 2

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

infrastructural development. The sediment in the form of River Bed Material (RBM) deposited every year during monsoon season at many locations of the Panzara River. Removal of the sand from the proposed location is unlikely to damage the riparian system if the excavation and transport is carried out in systematic manner proposed in the approved Mining Plan. This project operation will provide employment directly and indirectly to the people residing in vicinity, thus improving the socio-economic status of the area.

1.4 Demand Supply Gap Sand is an essential constituent infrastructural development projects like road, dams, bridges and building. The demand for sand/gravel is ever growing with the growth of the infrastructure sector in our country. 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. Its demand in industrial area of Dhule and nearby areas is increasing very fast. Sand mining not only narrows the gap between the demand and supply if building material but also enhances employment opportunities and economic growth of the region. Besides, the production will also benefit the state in the form of revenue generation. Apart from this, the project will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities from the nearby villages. Imports sand is an essential constituent infrastructural development projects like road, dams, bridges and building. Therefore there is always a good demand of the mineral in the domestic market. Its demand in industrial area of Dhule and nearby areas is increasing very fast. Sand mining not only narrows the gap between the demand and supply if building material but also enhances employment opportunities and economic growth of the region. Besides, the production will also benefit the state in the form of revenue generation. Apart from this, the project will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities from the nearby villages. The laboratory test conducted on basaltic sands results in higher comprehensives strength, tensile strength and modulus of rupture seem to indicate that the increase in basalt sand percentage enhances the mix strength over the conventional limestone mix. This is due to the fact that Basalt/Quartzite and Granite are denser and more durable and less water absorbing than limestone. The sand produced from the area is being used as RCC/Concrete mix. Mining of sand is required for various projects within the state of Maharashtra and other states. Sand will not be explored. There is always an ever increasing demand of these minerals in the domestic market.

1.5 Employment Potential The statutory manpower requirement is a part of total manpower which includes Mine Supervisor/Clerks etc. Apart from the above, skilled and unskilled laborers will be required for manual digging of sand and loading and transportation etc. Following will be the manpower requirements given in Table 1:

Table 1: Manpower Requirement

Particulars Nos. Supervisor/Clerk 1 Skilled workers 1 Unskilled workers 1 Total 3 3

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

The above manpower is considered assuming lease period. There will not be any extra manpower for development and other associated jobs. The project will employ most of the workers from nearby villages. Thus there will be no increase in population due to the project. However, few people from other area may migrate in this area for business opportunities. The manpower required for the project shall be engaged from the nearby village(s) and hence influx of population to the area in not anticipated. ------

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Chapter 2: Project Description ------2.0 Project Description 2.1 Type of Project including Interlinked and Interdependent project As per Gazette Notification of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) dated 15th January 2016, New Delhi, all projects (minor mineral) less than 25 ha falls in Category “B-2”. As the lease area of the proposed project is 42, 000 m2 (4.2 ha), it falls under “B-2” category and will be appraised by District Level Authority. The entire mined out mineral will be completely transported to the market / and there is no interlinked project. 2.2 Location of the Project The proposed sand ghat on Panzara River is of Government Waste Land. NOC from Grampanchayat is obtained. The area is a plain terrain. The photograph of the proposed site is presented in Fig. 3.The location of proposed site is shown in the Fig. 4. The proposed area is covered in parts of Survey of India Toposheet No.: 46L/5 & 46K/8 within latitude 20057’30.60’’ N and longitude 74023’06.80’’E and the surface plan of the area is presented in Fig. 5. Point showing ‘Sand Ghat’ boundaries were collected for coordinates. The recorded coordinates of the apex points of the lease under consideration is given in Table 2.

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Fig. 1: Google image of Datarti Sand Ghat

Fig. 2: 10 Km radius of Topomap of Datarti Sand Ghat

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Fig. 3: Photographs of Sand Ghat

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Table 2: Coordinates (Latitude and Longitude) at the Apex Points

Points Altitudes (R.L. in m) Latitude Longitude A. 424.00 20057’30.60’’ N 74023’06.80’’E B. 424.00 20057’31.26’’ N 74023’17.17’’E C. 424.00 20057’24.60’’ N 74023’29.07’’E D. 425.00 20057’26.56’’ N 740 23’29.13’’E E. 425.00 20057’33.21’’ N 740 23’17.23’’E F. 425.00 20057’32.53’’ N 740 23’06.86’’E

As regards to the availability of necessary infrastructure the area is well developed in terms of access road. Manpower required for the mining operations unskilled is available. Other necessary facilities are available in the nearby villages.

Table 3: Summary of Location of Village Datarti Sand Ghat (Panzara Rivar)

S. No. Details of the Area Particulars 1. Name of Sand Ghat and River Sand Ghat on Panzara River 2. Village Datarti 3. Talukha Sakri Tahsil – 7.5.0 km - NW 4. District Dhule, Maharashtra - 37.0 km - SE 5. Adjoining Khasra No./Survey No./Gat No. 20 from Dhamnar Nala Border to Tamaswadi Border 6. Lease Area (ha.) 42000 m2 (4.2 ha) 7. Ownership/Occupancy of the Lease area Government Land 8. Existence of public road/railway line, if The Mine Lease (ML) area is situated any nearby and approximate distance near village Datarti and can be reached by Motorable road. The nearest road is NH 6 which is 3.0 km - N 9. Nearest Village and its distance Datarti Village – 2.0 km - W from lease area 10. Nearest Railway Station Dhule Railway Station – 40.0 km - SE 11. Nearest Highway National Highway No. 6 – 3.0 km - N 12. Nearest Sea Port JNPT Sea Port, Navi Mumbai - 268 km - SW 13. Nearest Air Port - Commercial Surat Domestic Air Port - 171 km - NW 14. Weather the area is recorded to be in Forest NIL (specify protected/reserved forest etc.) 15. Toposheet No. and RL of the Lease area 46L/5 & 46K/8 16. Latitude & Longitude of Lease area boundary 200 57’30.60’’N points (Coordinates of the boundary points 74023’06.80’’E taken as per the area shown by revenue authority Patwari /Talathi) 17. Land use pattern (Forest, Agriculture, Panzara River Bed Grazing, Barren)

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

2.3 Alternate Sites on Environmental Consideration Rivers and streams by far have been the most lucrative and attractive source for extracting large volume of building materials such as boulders, stone, pebbles, sand and gravel for a variety of construction activities. In plain reaches, where the bed slope is gentle, the river bed is over laid with matrix mainly comprising of sand of different gradation along with silt and clay. Due to river dynamics, the sediments which get generated from bed load and wash load move with river and do not settle uniformly over the entire bed. It rather settles at certain places only (aggradations) and must be removed from time to time to avoid flash floods due to reduction in channel width. The Government has identified such locations for sand removal and the present location is one of them. The project is a site specific and has to be undertaken at the place of the occurrence of the mineral and hence no alternative sites explored. The environmental advantages of using river sediments are that the sediments can easily be collected / extracted by digging less deep pits in active channel or dry river beds of upper terraces. The sand extracted from the identified stretch is free from weak materials and interstitial loose / fine material. No requirement of processing for the sand excavated from the river and it can be directly used without any beneficiation. The natural replenishment takes place annually due to transportation of sediments from upper course/reaches during high stage of river, which is achieved a number of times during monsoon. Environment Management Plan to mitigate the activities due to the proposed sand ghat excavation is presented at Chapter 7.0.

2.4 Size and Magnitude of Operation The proposed sand ghat mining having an area of 42,000 m2 (4.2 ha) will be developed as opencast for the excavation of sand/gravel with production capacity of 7420 Brass. The excavation will be carried out from the demarcated area which is dry. Excavation will be carried out in non-monsoon season on or before 30th September, 2018.

2.5 Project Description The mining will be carried out manually with opencast method of mining by engaging labors with help of crow bars, hand shovel, pick axes and baskets. Loading is proposed to be carried out manually and transportation of mineral from the mine to the depot is proposed through tractor with trolley arrangement. As the mineral is dry, loose in nature, no drilling and blasting are required and hence it is not proposed. Sand excavated manually will be loaded directly into vehicles. Once a pre-determined area has been exhausted of the sand, it shall be replenished by sand during monsoon period, leveled it and maintained to its maximum original topography. There will be no over burden (OB) or waste generation as the sand is directly exposed in the river bed without any soil or silt cover or any other material which can be categorized as overburden material. Mining activities will be carried out in a manner so that there is no obstruction to the movement of water flow. No processing of sand is required. Workings will be restricted within the applied area as per the approved Mining Plan.

2.6 Restriction on Mining Following conditions being strictly complied with: • Sand mining should be carried out by manual method of mining • The mining of sand subject to compliance of sand auction guidelines dated 12th March, 2013, 16th October, 2015 and 3rd January, 2018 9

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

• Demarcation of mining area with pillars and geo referencing should be done prior to start of mining • Sand ghat is auctioned for the period up to 30.09.2018 or 3 months whichever is less • Mining shall not be carried out within 600 m of any bridge (railway or road) • Mining shall not be carried out within 100 m from any pumping station, water intake • The quarrying of sand will be proposed after leaving a safety distance of 600 m from bridge falling under NH/SH from both side of the bank, and leaving a safety distance of 100 m from any bridge • Mining shall not be carried out within 3 m from the river bank. It will be done leaving a Safety Zone of total of 1/5th of the width of the river from for the protection of banks • 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 to help avoiding ponding effect. • The workability suggested for possible effect on the meandering of river. • The mining on the concave bank is most suitable than convex bank. Hence, mining is proposed during non-monsoon period that will get replenishment during monsoon. • Mining will be carried out only during the day time. Excavation of river bed material will be completely stopped during the monsoon season. • No ore dressing/handling/ processing plant shall be attached with the mine. The whole area demarcated for the purpose of mining as per the approved mining plan shall be mined out so as to maximize the sand production or extraction. • Systematic plantation will be made in the area outside the river bank to protect the banks from erosion in monsoon. • In the applied area the velocity and river water flow being less the sediment load get deposited in to the pit during monsoon season the area get replenished with sediments to be lifted in subsequent years. Excavated area will be replenished naturally due to sediment inflow from the catchment area. Therefore, Environment and Ecology of the area remains undisturbed. • Sequence of mining operation is given in Fig. 6.

2.7 Raw Material, Transportation and Estimated Quantity There is no requirement of any raw material in this project. Mode of transport of extracted sand is surface transport by existing roads.

2.8 Resource Optimization/Recycling

There is no waste material generation in this sand mining process. No recycling and reuse of material is envisaged as entire excavated material will be transported. Minerals are generally depleting asset once mined; but minerals like sand will be replenished naturally. Thus a scientific approach will be taken up for excavation of minor mineral with systematic method.

2.9 Utilities (Water, Power) a) Water Requirement: Thus total water requirement will be very less as the manpower requirement is only 3. This water will be supplied from the bore well from nearby villages through tankers as well as from surface water sources for dust suppression. Dust suppression and green belt water will be utilized from water tanks.

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

b) Electricity Requirement: Electricity is not required as the working is only during day time which does not demand for artificial lighting.

2.10 Quantity of Waste Generation (i) Solid Waste: There is no solid waste generation during sand excavation. (ii) Liquid Effluent: The sand excavation from the proposed site does not intercept the water table and the area is dry having no impoundment of water. Thus, there is no generation of effluent envisaged. 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.

2.11 Schematic Representation for EIA Purposes The proposed sand ghat project is for excavation of sand which is categorized as minor mineral Vide Notification No. S. O. 423 (E) dated 10.02.2015 issued by Ministry of Mines. The minor mineral project such as sand excavation requires environmental clearance as per the procedure defined by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) Notification No.141 (E) dated 15th January, 2016. EIA for the minor mineral projects >5 ha is not required as per this Notification. As per the Appendix XI of this Notification, approved Mining Plan, Form I and Prefeasibility Report are required for appraisal of the environmental clearance by DEAC/DEIAA. Accordingly, necessary compliance of the directed procedure is made by the applicant. The Notification issued by the Revenue Department of Government of Maharashtra and Sustainable Sand Mining Management Guidelines 2016 have also been referred and the directives provided in these Notification/Guidelines have been used for preparation of these documents. ------

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Chapter 3: Project Site Analysis ------3.0 Site Analysis The suitability for extraction was done taking into consideration general profile river stream, annual deposition factor and replenishment. The project site is located at a plain topography and within the mature stage of a river. The river bed sand replenished every year with the sand carried out with flow of water in monsoon and there is no such control of mineralization as it depends on the nature of flow of river water.

3.1 Connectivity Table 4: Connectivity of Mine Lease Area S. No. Particulars Details 1 Nearest Railway Station Dhule Railway Station - 40.0 km - SE

2 Nearest District Place Dhule District Head Quarter - 37.0 km SE 3 Nearest Highway National Highway No. 6 - 3.0 km - N 4 Reserved Forest in 10 km a. Gangapur RF - 3.0 KM - N b. Ichchapur RF - 3.0 KM - NE 5 Nearest Sea Port JNPT Sea Port, Navi Mumbai - 268 km SW

3.2 Land Form, Land Use and Land Ownership There is no village or human settlement in the lease area. There is no reserves forest or protected forest land within the mining area. The area has flat topography. The lease area forms a part of Survey of India Topo-sheet No. 46L/5 & 46K/8. The sand lease area is a Government Notified land located at village Datarti Zone No. 1 & 2, Taluka-Sakri, District-Dhule, near Khasara No./Gat No. 20 from Dhamnar Nala Border to Tamaswadi Border. The total lease area is 4.2 ha. The land-use details for the proposed sand ghat area are as under:

3.3 Geology and Topography The present area under consideration comprises of river bed of Panzara river. The river bed has gentle slopes. All topographical features are marked on the surface topographical plan is having tropical wet and dry climate. In general, dry conditions are prevailing for most of the year. It has a mean altitude of 123 to 125 m above mean sea levels. Latitude and Longitude readings have been taken by using G.P.S. instrument. Co-ordinates of the mining lease is latitude 20057’30.60”N and longitude 74023’06.80”E. This sand is derived from deccan trap basaltic rocks found in the plateau. They were formed by erosion of deccan trap basaltic rocks through temperature and pressure long with subsequent transport by moving water. The sand is dark grey to greenish grey, also brownish to purplish in color having specific gravity 2.25 in an average. All the levels have been taken with respect to msl. It is flat in nature. Total area of the lease area is 4.2 ha.

3.4 Prospecting/Exploration of Sand The area was earlier proposed by Circle Office (Revenue) and report submitted to Tahsildar, Shindkheda, District-Dhule. On this basis Assistant Geologist from Ground Water Survey and Development Agency (GSDA) surveyed this sand ghat area located in

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Panzara river bed to examine the suitability of sand in the area. They have recommended about 700 x 60 m = 42,000 m2 area in this river bed. Accordingly R.Q.P. visited on 6th April, 2018 and as shown by applicant surface topographical map of this 1000 m2 is prepared with all the existing surface features on a scale of 1:1000 placed at Plate 2 as shown in Fig. 7. It is revealed that the entire river bed of Panzara is covered with deposition of sand. The persistence of the uniform grade of sand is envisaged even up to 0.5 to 1.0 m depth and thus there is no need for further exploration of the area.

3.5 Mineable Reserves of Sand (UNSP) The deposit is exposed on the surface and also covering the entire lease area, which is very well proved by data obtained from geological mapping of the outcrops, existing pits nearby the mining lease area. The area occupied by the deposit is considered for the estimation of reserves. Area factor method is adapted to estimates the reserves. As per UNFC system these economically mineable parts of measured and /or indicated mineral resources (331 and 332) will fall under probable mineral reserves (121 and 122). The proposed Sand Ghat/ River Bed Sand Mine of 4.2 ha covered with sand. The entire area is occupied by single litho unit sand deposit with flat configuration. The sand of the applied area is found to be underlain by Granite Gneiss / Quartzite of the river bed.

3.6 Resource Estimation The resource estimation for the sand as per area volumetric method is given as below: Table 5: Total and Permitted Reserve Estimation in Auctioned Area Avg. Avg. Area Proposed Volume Bulk Reserve Leng Width (m2) Thickness (m3) Density Reserve (Brass) th (m) Depth (Tonn) (m) (m) L W A=L x W D V=A x 2.25 V x 2.5 Q=V / 2.83 D Total Reserve Estimation in Auctioned Area 700 60 42,000 2.5 105,000 2.25 2,36,250 37,102 Permitted Reserves Estimated in Auctioned Area 700 60 42,000 0.5 21,000 2.25 47,250 7,420

Sand exposed on the surface of the river bed and depth persistency of the sand is proved up to the depth of 1.0 m by data obtained from the pits/dug wells of the nearby villages, hence all the estimated reserves were placed under probable mineral reserves (121 and 122) category. The total mineable reserves of sand available in the applied lease area are 21,000 tones (i.e. 7,420 Brass) and all in-situ reserves established will be exploited, so as to carry out mining.

3.7 Month-wise Mining Development for a Year The proposed month-wise production of sand in the mine is given in Table 6. Since the auction period is up to the end of September or 8 months whichever is earlier. However, the stages may be rescheduling by competent authority depending o circumstances in future.

Pre-feasibility Report for Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti, Zone No. 1 and 2

Table 6: Month-wise Mining Development Plan

Year Volume (m3) Brass Tones 1st Stage 2,625 927 5907 2nd Stage 2,625 928 5907 3rd Stage 2,625 927 5906 4th Stage 2,625 928 5906 5th Stage 2,625 927 5906 6th Stage 2,625 928 5906 7th Stage 2,625 927 5906 8th Stage 2,625 928 5906 Grand Total 21,000 7,420 47,250

The total production will be around 42,000 m2 area x 0.5 m depth= 21,000 m3 volume x 2.25 density=47,250 tones i.e. 7,420 Brass and this needs to be divided in 8 months; because this sand ghat is auctioned for a period up to September 30th or 8 months, whichever is earlier.

3.8 Selection of Dumping Site: It is anticipated that there will be no generation of dump and hence when dumping site is not applicable or envisaged or required.

3.9 Post Mining Reclamation and Land Use Pattern: After the mining, only pit with 0.5m depth will be developed. This pits will be filled by sand in rainy season/replenished and in this land sand will be again deposited.

3.10 Mine Life: Four and half months from possession of sand ghat or 30th September, whichever is less.

3.11 Physio-chemical Composition of Sand The specific gravity of sand is taken as 2.25 for calculating reserves of sand. The percent mineral constituents like boulder, river bajari, sand also varies from different rivers and streams. While calculating the mineral potential the percent of each mineral constituent is taken as, boulders 35-40%, bajari 30-35% and silt and clay 5-10%. The quantum of deposition varies from streams to streams depending on factors like catchment lithology, discharge, river profile and geomorphology of the river course.

3.12 Proposed Method of Mining The proposed method of mining will be of opencast manual method mining with the help of spade/phawada. Loading of the sand will be carried out manually. The sand will be loaded in the 10 tones capacity of truck/tractor. Drilling of the sand mine is not applicable. Transportation and haulage of sand will be carried out by tractor with trolleys. Since the mining is to be carried out manually, no machineries and no blasting are required.

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3.13 Existing Land Use Pattern Table 7: Significant Features with their Aerial Distance from the Project Site

S. No. Features Details Distance 1. Nearest village Datarti - 2. Land use Agricultural River Side 3. Water Bodies Panzara River - 4. Reserve Forest No - 5. National Parks No - 6. Wild Life Sanctuary No - 7. Eco Sensitive Area No - 8. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) No - 9. Archeological Monuments No - 10. Notified Industrial Areas No - 11. Mines Sand Ghat In the Panzara River

3.14 Existing Infrastructure There is well established road connectivity from the quarry to the State Highway /village road. Other facilities like market, school, hospital (PHC), drinking water facility, electric, telecommunication etc. are available in nearby villages.

3.15 Soil Classification There is no top soil; the river bed only consists of sand/ gravel.

3.16 Climatic Data from Secondary Sources Sub–tropical climatic condition prevails in the area. The present area of sand ghat is situated in Panzara River Bed is having tropical wet and dry climate. In general, dry conditions are prevailing for most of the year. Maximum temperature reach at about 400C and minimum temperature may go down to 40C. The average rainfall in the district is 680mm. July being the month with the highest rainfall. The air is generally dry the average humidity is about 70-80%. The winds are generally light to moderate with some increase in speed in the latter parts of summer season and the monsoon months.

3.17 Social Infrastructure Available Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) are found within a distance of 10 km of the proposed sand ghat area. There is no building or places of worships or monuments construction in the vicinity of the area. ------

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Chapter 4: Project Planning Brief ------4.0 Project Planning Brief 4.1 Planning Concept (type of Industries, facilities, transportation etc.) The mine will be worked by opencast manual method. Mining will be done up to a depth of 1m bgl or above the water level whichever is comes first. The sand will be collected in its existing form. No drilling / blasting are required as the material is loose in nature. There will be no OB or waste generation as the sand is exposed in the river bed. 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. 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. No processing of excavated sand will be done. Workings will be restricted within the lease 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 as the proposed area for the sand ghat is dry. Mining operation will not be carried out during monsoon season. On view monitoring of mining activity technical staff, skilled and non-skilled labors are employed and thus State/Central Government and Village Panchayat will get royalty. Workers will get direct employment and equal number or more will get indirect employment. The proposed lease area is located in Tapi River Bed. There is no seasonal nallas existing in the lease area. There are no water tanks/reservoir, public/human settlement within these lease area and is surrounded by agricultural land.

4.2 Mineral Processing Sand produced is directly saleable and does not require any processing. The produced ROM shall be screened on site or outside the lease before it is commercially sold in the market. The transportation of sand will be carried out from mining lease to various construction sites by tractors/trucks. Statutory obligation facilities include first aid station rest shelter; drinking water etc. will be available at the mine site. A temporary site office will be erected. No maintenance of machineries is required.

4.3 Land Use Planning (breakup along with Green belt etc.) The sand from the entire allocated area will be excavated as per the approved mining plan. Local species of selected trees will be planted along the river bank and also on the approach road to depot. If permitted by the local authorities, plantation will be carried out in school, Gram Panchayat, PHC or an Aganwadi premises. 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. Approximately 300 trees of will be planted with various types of species. Native plants like Teak, Neem, Arjun, Jamun, Peepal, Shisham, Mahua, Kadamb, Tut and other local species will selected in suitable combination, so that they can grow fast and also have good leaf cover.

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4.4 Assessment of Infrastructure Demand (Physical and Social) The project requires roads for the transport of the produced material which is adequate besides; it requires manpower to operate the quarry and is available locally. There is no population in the lease area.

Amenities/Facilities Temporary rest shelters, portable toilets, drinking water and first-aid will be made available to the workers. Proposed Infrastructure No infrastructure erection is proposed in the mine lease area. Industrial Area (Processing Area) No processing or beneficiation is required, hence it is not proposed. Residential Area (Non-processing Area): There is no population required in lease area.

4.5 Green Belt Development The entire mining area falls within river course and gets flooded during monsoons; therefore, no plantation is possible within this area. Plantation will mainly be done along the kuchha road and along the length of the river bank or approach road to depot or places as recommended by Gram Panchayat. Approximately 300 trees of will be planted with various types of species. Native plants like Teak, Neem, Arjun, Jamun, Peepal, Shisham, Mahua, Kadamb, Tut, and other local species will selected in suitable combination, so that can grow fast and also have good leaf cover.

4.6 Social Infrastructure This Project will provide employment to local people directly and indirectly. Indirect employment will be in the form of shopkeepers, mechanic, drivers, transporters etc. The lessee will be responsible for providing better social infrastructure benefits such as drinking water, health care measures, educational facilities, promotion of culture and religious activities in surroundings as part of their CSR activities.

4.7 Connectivity (Traffic and Transportation by Road/Rail/Metro/Water Ways) The area is approachable from Nearest State Highway Sindkheda about 15 km away. There are metalled roads and unmetalled road up to the mine site.

4.8 Drinking Water Management (Source and Supply) Water will be supplied from nearby villages for drinking purposes through tankers with NOC from Gram Panchayat. Drinking water will be made available from dug wells.

4.9 Sewerage System Sewerage system is not required. Temporary toilet facilities will be provided by the proponent at the river banks.

4.10 Industrial Waste Management There is no industrial waste generation so it is not required

4.11 Solid Waste Management There is no solid waste generation during sand mining and all sand is useable

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4.12 Power Requirement (Supply and Source) Diesel will be used as motive source of primary energy for tractors / truck arranged by the buyers. Diesel will be outsourced from nearby diesel pumps directly by buyers. Mining method is manual and working hour will be for 12 hours during the day time, so there is no such power requirement during mining.

4.13 Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R & R) Plan The lease area does not cover any habitation. Hence, the mining activity does not involve any displacement of human settlement. No public buildings, places, monuments etc. exist within the lease area or in the vicinity of the mine lease area. The mining operation will not disturb/relocate any village or need no resettlement. Thus no adverse impact is anticipated. ------

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Chapter 5: Project Schedule and Cost Estimation ------5.0 Project Schedule and Cost Estimates 5.1 Time Schedule Project Scheduled and the mine operations shall be carried out after obtaining all statutory permissions as per the statutory guidelines. Adequate reserves are available from the proposed sand ghat area. Reclamation and Rehabilitation plan will be prepared for sustainable development and minimized environmental damage. This is a temporary type of lease for the limited mentioned period i.e. Period of Mine Lease will be of one year 2018-2019 or up to 30.09.2019 or 8 months whichever is earlier and assuming that between 10th June to 30th September and sand will not removed if there is water logging. 5.2 Estimation of Project Cost The sand ghat proposed by the Project Proponent will be auctioned online as per the procedure in vogue. Hence, project cost cannot be estimated at this stage. Tentative project cost is worked out to Rs. 74.20 Lakhs only. ------

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Chapter 6: Analysis of Proposal and Final Recommendation ------6.1 Financial and Social Benefits The project involves collection sand material from river bed. 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; damage to flora, agricultural land and settlements which is situated at very close proximity. It is proposed to employ the local population wherever possible in the proposed project activities directly or indirectly. It provides employment to the people residing in vicinity directly or indirectly by the project. The sand extracted from this area is in high demand in the local market. There will be no environmental impact from the project since the scale of operation is very less and the method of mining by manual. This operation doesn’t need relocation manage of any habitants. The plantation of sufficient number of trees along the village roads is proposed which will control the dispersion of dust during transportation as well as will be helpful in controlling noise for propagation. ------

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Chapter 7: Environmental Management Plan (EMP) ------7.0 Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is required for formulation, implementation and monitoring of environmental protection measures during and after commissioning of the projects. The plan should indicate the details as to how various measures have been proposed to be taken including cost components as may be required.

7.1 Land Environment The area is mostly flat mining in this area will create smaller pits. The type of mining and the characteristics of the particular mineral deposit both affect the degree to which mining disturbs the landscape. Sand mining and allied activities will be done in the fluvial plain formed by river meandering. Mining of sand may cause a few environmental degradations as presented below:

Anticipated Impacts • Damage of river bank due to access ramps to river bed, may cause soil erosion. • Destruction of river bank hinterland and ecological due to extraction of sand by probability of damage to the flood control bunds (built along the river side) due to heavy movements of vehicles over the bund to approach the mine are and further during transportation for sand from the mine area. • Disposal of packing material, carried by the workers, would not be allowed. This packing material would include used sachet/ gutka /pan masala pouches. • Movement of heavy vehicles sometimes cause problems to agricultural land, human habitations, borehole users due to dust, noise and it also causes traffic hazards, surface degradation due to road networks. • The sand will be extracted with scientific system by developing number of trenches. The aesthetic of the area will become more beautiful attractive after implementation. • Land affected will be rejuvenated during monsoon period

Mitigation Measures • Safety distance of 3 m or 1/10th of the width of the river whichever is more will be left from both the bank of the river (as per “Sustainable Sand Mining Guidelines”). • No foreign material like polythene bag, jute bag and useless articles should be allowed to remain/spill in river bed and catchment area, or no pits/pockets will be allowed to be filled with such material. • Minimum number of access roads to river bed for which cutting of river banks will be avoided and ramps are to be maintained. • Care will be taken to ensure that ponding is not formed in the river bed. • Mining will not exceeds beyond the allowed extraction capacity. • Green belt will be developed along the haul road and the bank of rivers of mine premises and near the sand mining site. • While selecting the plant species, preference will be given for planting native species • The sand mining does not generates any toxic materials.

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7.2 Water Environment: Anticipated Impacts • As the project activity is carried out in the dry part of river bed, none of the project activities will affect the water environment or riverbank habitats • Project activities will not have any adverse effect on the physical components of the environment and therefore may not have any effect on the recharge of ground waters or affect the water quality. Monitoring of water quality will be checked yearly • The sand processing does not required any beneficiation process • Drinking water will be made available through dug wells

Mitigation Measures • Mining is avoided during the monsoon season and at the time of floods. This will help in replenishment of sand in the river bed • Mining below sub-terrene and water level will be avoided as safe guard against environmental contamination and over exploitation of resources • River stream will not be diverted to form in active channels • Utmost care will be taken to minimize or control leakage vehicles to be used for sand transportation • The washing of tractor trolleys in the river will be avoided • The contractor will follow all guidelines and rules for proper and scientific method of mining during the period of extracting the sand. • There will not be beneficiation plant in the lease area as such no water will be used or discharged. As such there will not be any tailing dam at the mine lease. • There will be no adverse effect on water regime due to mining operation

7.3 Air Environment Anticipated Impacts (a) Due to Haul Road/ Access Road • Plying of tractor trolleys from public road to sand collection points needs access roads. • Majority of such access roads are the same existing roads/tracks being used by pedestrians/cart owners. • Movement of heavy vehicles sometimes causes problems to cattle, agriculture land, and human habitations due to dust, noise and movement of public • These environmental problems are felt more as the area is rural in nature

(b) Due to Mining Process • Air pollution is likely to be caused at various stages of sand mining operations such as excavation, screening, loading/unloading and transportation of material and movement of vehicles • Most of the dust will be generated from loading and transportation. This dust becomes air borne and gets carried away to surrounding areas in the ambient environment • The impact on air is mainly localized in nature as the dust particles are not carried to longer distances and the effect is felt within the core zone of the project involving active sand mining operations. • SPM is the main cause of concern in any open cast mine. Efforts will be made to suppress the dust at source by adequate dust suppression by watering • SPM levels will not be more than the permissible limit of 500 ug/m3 in any case 22

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Mitigation Measures (a) Mitigation of Impacts on Access Roads • Movement of the vehicles on the road will be increased; however, un-metallic road in the mining area will be sprinkled with water at regular intervals • In addition to prevent spillage by tractor trolleys over loading should be controlled along with speed limit (1Brass /tractor trolley). • Maintenance of haul road will be done on regular basis.

(b) For Fugitive Dust Emission • To avoid fugitive dust emissions at the time of excavation, regular sprinkling of water will be done on regular basis. • Sand will be transported to the sites by road through tractor trolleys. The sand carrying vehicles shall be covered by tarpaulin sheets. • The Green Belt development will be prepared along the haul roads, which will act as a pollution sink • To minimize the vehicular pollution from the sand transporting vehicles, the following conditions will insist to permit the vehicles of the transporters - The vehicles should be (Bharat-IV stage) compliant and should have pollution control certificate (PUC) issued by appropriate authorities - Regular maintenance of transport vehicles and monitoring of vehicular emission levels at periodical intervals. - 7.4 Noise Environment Anticipated Impacts • Noise environment in this project will be affected only by the equipment at the site and vehicular transportation. Since, slight increase in noise levels can be expected • The proposed method of mining is manual opencast, during mining the noise levels will be very lower side Mitigation Measures • Minimum use of horns at the village area • Timely maintenance of vehicles and their silencers to minimize vibration and Sound • Phasing out of old and worn out tractor trolleys • Provision of green belts along the road networks • Care will be taken to produce minimum sound during sand loading • Use of backhoe and ear plugs may be provided to protect the labors working at the site.

7.5 Socio-Economic Environment • This project operation will provide livelihood to the poorest section of the society • Approximately 3 people shall work at mine site • Due to mining activities there will be generation of employment for the local people which will increase their earning.

Evaluation of Anticipated Impacts • The project activities shall not have any adverse impacts on any of the common property resources of the village communities, as the sand mine lease area is not being used for any purpose by any section of the society in this region • There is no R and R involvement in this project 23

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• There is no land acquisition form the private sector • The results of the field survey conducted to understand the knowledge and perception of the people living around the project area gives a clear idea about the need for project • A major portion of the houses in the study area are semi-pucca type structures • The water source to these areas is from the municipal connection and private bore wells • The awareness level regarding the proposed mining activity is very high • The proposed mining activity is expected to provide stimulus to socio-economic activities in the region and thereby accelerate further development processes.

(a) Social and Demographic Profile • The workers are from local villages. These people have been provided all welfare from a lessee like medical benefits, insurance, fees for children’s education etc. • They have some land and cattle for their daily earnings. Additional income earned from the sand mining work will improve their living standard • The group of quarries in and around will help to have infrastructure facilities like roads, schools, shops, etc. This will improve their social life.

(b) Occupational Health and Safety • This is River Bed Sand Mine. So the mining activities are comparatively less because the production is not on large scale • Workers do not come across any extreme condition like excessive heat; moisture etc. • Workers working around it may come across this dusty environment. But the impact on health will be within prescribed limits • The statutory norms will be followed during the course of mining to ensure that the proper heath and safety of workers • Due to improved earning there will be improvement in the entertainment facilities and marketing.

(c) Human Settlement • There are no houses in and around proposed lease area. There is no blasting activity, which may not affect the settlement and settlement is at distance of more than 1.0 km away from the sand mining • All the due precautions will be taken during mining • Transport of finished products is through the villages. There will be psychological impact of the traffic on the local people. However, the intensity of traffic is very less.

(d) Health and Hygiene • In general, the health of villagers is moderately good. In the rainy season, the atmospheric condition is unhygienic due to lack of proper drainage and sanitation in the village habitation • Villagers are working in agricultural fields and work as laborers, so no health effect envisaged.

(e) Education • Mostly education is up to middle standard. Economic condition is in general moderate. So after this project the standard of education will be increase.

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(f) Socio Economic Benefits Arising out of Mining • Generation of employment in the rural area • Improvement in the living standards of the rural people • Creating of infrastructural facilities like roads, electricity, shops, school etc. • Helping to improve literacy in the area • Exploiting natural mineral so generation of revenue • Helping to sustain construction activity • Improving the greenery of the area, this is otherwise found very poor.

(g) Liquid Effluent • It is not applicable because of this is a small mine and impacts are negligible.

(h) Solid Waste • Not applicable because of small mine and impacts are negligible • The proposed waste produced during mining will be only the weathered pebbles, aggregates of large size derived during screening of sand • Most of the waste materials stacked on bank of the river which may minimize erosion of land on the bank • Most of the waste will be used for various purposes like of approach mine roads etc.

7.6 Biological Environment Anticipated Impacts (a) Aquatic environment • Proposed mining of the dry bed of the river, so no any possibility of disturbance of aquatic life.

(b) Flora and Fauna • The mining activity will have insignificant affect on the existing flora and fauna • The project area is surrounded with agricultural land. It was found that the sand mining activity will not have any significant impact on the biological environment of the region • Presently the area is devoid of any vegetation and is barren sandy waste land and contains only thorny bushes.

Mitigation Measures • Improvement in river bank stability • Large woody debris in the riparian zone will be left undisturbed or replaced when moved and not be burnt • Vegetative debris will not be stored within the mine lease area • Operation and storage of heavy vehicles within riparian habitat will be restricted • Covering of loaded vehicles to reduce dust emission, which may harm surrounding agricultural crops and other plant species therefore conservation of biological diversity of plants, birds and animals in the mine lease area • Greenbelt Development and Bio-Diversity Preservation • Plantation activities will be carried out at the bank of the river and along the haul roads. This activity will help for maintaining ecology and environment of the area.

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7.7 Implementation of EMP • EMP plan serves no purpose, if it is not implemented with true spirit • Some loopholes in the EMP can also be detected afterwards when it is implanted and monitored. Thus, an implementation and monitoring programmed has to be prepared • Implementation of proposed control measures and monitoring programmed has an implication on the surrounding area as well as for the region • Therefore, sand mining management should be strengthen the existing control measures as elaborated earlier in this report and monitor the efficacy of the control measures implemented within the sand mining area relating to following specific areas: - Coordinate with environment monitoring laboratory for collecting and analyzing air, water, soil and noise levels of the area - Implementing the control and protective measures - Co-coordinating the environment related activities within the project as well as with out side agencies - Separate Budget has been allocated for the EMP - Collecting statistics of health of workers and population of surrounding villages - Monitoring the progress of implementation of environmental management program.

7.7.1. Green Belt Development • The implementation for development of green belt will be of paramount importance as it will not only add up as an aesthetic feature, but also act as a pollution sink • The species to be grown in the area should be dust tolerant and fast growing species so that permanent green belt is created • To stabilize the river bank erosion the plantation of native species along the river bank • Apart from the green belt and aesthetic plantation for elimination fugitive of emission and noise control, all other plantation efforts shall be decided and executed with the assistance and co-operation of the local community Proposed Program for Plantation For Green Belt Development: • A forestation will be carried out to increase the green cover, creating harmony with the nature • Area will be afforested with variety of local sapling. This will help to have poly culture • The details of a forestation program are given below. This will be done on the statutory barrier to be left and on the general surface of the lease along the access road at sand mining site. Table 8: List of Trees to be Plantation around Mine Lease Area S. No. Scientific Name Local Name Numbers 1. Azadirachta indica Neem 10 2. Tectona grandis Teak 10 3. Terminalia arjuna Arjun 10 4. Tuti Tut 10 5. Syzygium cumini Jamun 10 6. Ficus religiosa Peepal 10 7. Bambusa vulgaris Bamboo 10 8. Neolamarckia cadamba Kadamb 10 9. Dalbergia sissoo Shisham 10 10. Madhuca longifolia Mahua 10 Total 100 26

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7.7.2 Budget for Environment Management Table 9: Cost of Environment Management S. No. Description Cost (Rs. in Thousand) 1. Dust suppression 20,000 2. Haul road maintenance 30,000 3. Green belt Development & Maintenance 15,000 4. Monitoring cost 25,000 Total 90,000

7.7.3 Transport System (i) Proper parking places should be provided for the tractor trolleys and other vehicles by the mine owner to avoid any congestion or blocking of roads ii) Spillage of sand on roads may lead to accidents. Proper road safety signs both inside and outside the mine should be displayed for avoiding road accidents

7.7.4 Monitoring Schedule and Parameters To evaluate the effectiveness of environmental management program regular monitoring of the important environmental parameters for air, water and noise to be monitored are shown in following Table 10.

Table 10: Environment Monitoring Schedule and Parameters Environment Monitoring Parameters Frequency of Monitoring Ambient Air Ambient Air Quality at appropriate location for Half Yearly Quality PM10, SO2, NOx): In the vicinity of the mine area and Monitoring near access road. Water Quality Two Surface water (up-stream and Down Stream) One Yearly Ground Water Samples nearby the project site Noise levels Day and Night time Noise Level Monitoring at mining site Half Yearly

For air, water and noise pollution control measures, it has been suggested that samples would be collected and tested all-round the year with appropriate frequency at strategic places by suitable agencies. In case, it is found that any of the control parameters exceed the tolerance limits as fixed by the State/Central Pollution Control Board, preventive measures will be taken and if required, expert opinion will be sought for proper remedial measures.

7.7.5 Disaster Planning The mining operation in the lease area will be of opencast and manual in nature. There is no danger from any seismic activity and no such records of seismic activity are available in this area. Apart from this no other risk or disaster are foreseen at present in this area. Proper disaster planning should be done to meet any emergency situation arising due to fire, explosion, sudden leakage of gas etc. Fire fighting equipment and other safety appliances should be kept ready for use during disaster/emergency situation including natural calamities like earthquake/flood.

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7.7.6 Environment Management Cell (EMC) Each mine or group of mine should identify within its setup a Department/Section/Cell with trained personnel to take up the model responsibility of environmental management as required for planning and implementation of the projects.

7.8 Conceptual Mining Plan This stage not applicable because the conceptual plan of the proposed lease area at the end of lease period is to be prepared.

7.8.1 Ultimate Depth, Size and Shape of the Pit The Lease will be for 1 year. Therefore, it is very premature to decide the conceptual plan for the sand mine. However, based on the available geological information requirement or purpose of mining the shape and size of sand has been defined and shown as the Ultimate Pit Limits by colored lines in the Geological plan, the Production and Development plan, and the Conceptual plan. Ultimate pit size will be 170 m x 80 m x 1 m. The Conceptual plan presented in Fig. 7 (Plate VI) and Environmental Management Plan is shown in Fig. 8.

7.8.2 Ultimate Capacity of Dump No surface dump is proposed at the conceptual stage.

7.8.3 Land use pattern The anticipated land use pattern as envisaged after five years and at the end of conceptual period would be as tabulated below: Table 11: Land Use Patter after One Year S. No. Particulars As on Today After one (ha) year(ha) 1. Area of top soil spread for a forestation - - 2. Storage of top soil - - 3. Green Belt 0.000 0.000 4. Over Burden Dump - - 5. Mineral Storage - - 6. Infrastructure (Workshop, Admin. Building) 0.000 0.000 7. Mine road in Mine lease area 0.000 0.000 8. Utilized area for Sand Mining 0.000 1.360 9. Virgin lease area for Sand Mine & Other Uses 4.200 0.000 10. Road - - 11. Railway - - 12. Tailing Pond - - 13. Effluent Treatment Plant - - 14. Mineral Separation Plant - - 15. Township Area - - 16. Others to specify - - 17. Ownership Govt. River Govt. River Total 4.200 4.200

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7.9 Compliance of Safety Rules and Regulations/Statutory Obligation Through the mining plan systematic mining techniques are proposed to minimize the un- safe working condition/practices and to carry out the mining operation in safe manner. Whether there are any serious violations of safety rules and regulation which may jeopardize human health and safety. If so, give details of violations and state the steps proposed to be taken with the time scheduled to rectify the violations. No, there are not any serious violations of safety rules and regulation, which may jeopardize human health and safety. The applicant has given a commitment in this effect and undertaking also given to follow and implement, as specified in the mining plan. The applicant is undertake to abide and implement any special conditions imposed by various authorities and also to complete formalities under provision of the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and the Bombay Minor Mineral Rules, the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 as amended, the Maharashtra Minor Minerals Extraction (Development and Regulation) Rule 2013, MoEF & CC Notification S.O. 141 (E) dated 15th January 2016, and MoEF & CC Sustainable Sand Mining Management Guidelines 2016. The applicant is already having necessary permissions, licenses and clearance from the respective Government Regulatory Authorities; he is submitting regular returns as applicable and maintaining No dues to various Government Authorities.

7.10 Any Other Information Stringent stipulations have been laid out while issuing EC. This includes regular monitoring of environmental parameters and carrying out various mitigates measures to protect the environment. These things will be religiously followed and its report will be periodically submitted to the concerned authority. All Notices, Letters received from Government and all communication with Government (Court, NGT, DGMS, Directorate of Geology and Mining, District Mining Officer, Collector, Tehsildar, Grampanchayat, Talathi, Pollution Control Board, Forest department, Environment department, Irrigation department, Public Works Departments, Controller of Explosive, Labor Commissioner, Sale tax etc) regarding Mine Lease and Mining will be strictly followed by Mine Owner. Mine Owner must follow all provisions of the Maharashtra Minor Minerals Extraction (Development and Regulation) Rule-2013, MoEF & CC Notification S.O. 141 (E) dated 15th January 2016, and MoEF & CC Sustainable Sand Mining Management Guidelines 2016, the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 and Rules made there under, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, the Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules 1989, the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, the Forest Conservation Act-1980, the Forest Conservation Rule-2003, the Mineral Conservation and Development Rule-1988, the Mineral Concession Rules-1960, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act-1957, the Mines Act, the Mines Rule, the Mines Regulations, the public Liability Insurance Act 1991 and its amendments, Orders and Bye Laws made there under and any laws or guidelines that may be applicable to mine / area from time to time whether made by Central or State Government or any other authority. Wherever specific permissions are required, the applicant will approach the Directorate General of Mines Safety, Indian Bureau of Mines and Directorate of Geology and Mining. Mine Owner should obtained relevant clearances as per Environment Protection, Act-1986 and EIA notification dated 21.01.1994 and 04.09.2006.

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Fig. 4: Location of Sand Ghat on Panzara River at Datarti

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Fig. 5: Surface Plan of the Proposed Mine Lease Area

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Fig. 6: Sequence of Mining Operation

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Fig. 7: Conceptual Plan

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Fig.8: Environmental Management Plan (EMP)