Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Limited (Apmdc)

ANDHRA PRADESH MINERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED (APMDC)

PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT OF SULIYARI COAL MINE in Singrauli Coalfield (Main Basin) Tehsil Sarai, District Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh

MECON LIMITED RANCHI – 834002 INDIA

MEC/11/16/Q7FY/PFR/2465/R0 April, 2018 Pre-Feasibility Report Proposed Suliyari Coal Mine in Sarai tehsil, Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh of M/s. APMDC

1.0 INTRODUCTION This Pre Feasibility Report (PFR) has been prepared as part of the application for grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) for carrying out Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management (EIA/EMP) studies for proposed Suliyari Coal Mine with production capacity of 5.0 MTPA (normative capacity) and 6.0 MTPA (Peak capacity) of M/s. Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Limited (APMDC). The proposed coal mine is located within Singrauli Coalfield (Main Basin), in village(s) Aamdand, Bajaudi, Belwar, Dongari, Dhirauli, Jhalari, Majhaulipath and Seerswah, Tehsil: Sarai, Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh.

Suliyari Coal Block has been allocated by Ministry of Coal (MoC) to APMDC for commercial mining vide order no. F.No. 103/10/2016/NA dated 29th September 2016. APMDC, a Government of Andhra Pradesh State Undertaking involved in exploration and scientific exploitation of mineral deposits of Andhra Pradesh since its inception.

In pursuance of Government of India policy vide Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 new projects or expansion of any existing plant necessitates statutory prior Environmental Clearance in accordance with the objectives of National Environmental Policy as approved by the Union Cabinet on 18th May, 2006 and MoEF&CC’s EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006, by preparing a EIA/EMP report. As part of the process of scoping for the EIA/EMP studies, the project proponent has to submit an online application to MoEF&CC in the prescribed format (Form-I) along with a Pre Feasibility Report.

While taking necessary actions prescribed by MoEF&CC, APMDC has decided to submit an application to MoEF&CC and has engaged the services of MECON Limited, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India to prepare a Pre-Feasibility Report as the first step for seeking Environmental Clearance for Suliyari Coal mine. This report contains information on the proposed coal mining project. The report including this introduction chapter includes:  Introduction of the Project / Background Information  Identification of the Project and the Project Proponent  Brief Information of the Project  Need for the Project and its Importance to the Country or Region  Demand and Supply  Import vs. Indigenous Production  Export Possibilities  Domestic / Export Market  Employment Generation

 Project Description  Type of Project including Interlinked and Interdependent Project  Location  Details of Alternate Site  Size and Magnitude of Operation  Mine Description  Raw Materials  Resource Optimization / Recycling and Resource  Site Services  Wastes  Site Analysis  Connectivity  Land Form, Land Use, Ownership  Land use  Existing infrastructure  Soil classification  Climate  Social infrastructure available  Planning Brief  Planning Concept  Land Use Planning  Assessment of Infrastructure Demand  Amenities / Facilities  Proposed infrastructure  Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan  Project Schedule and Cost Estimate  Analysis of Proposal (Final Recommendation)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MECON wishes to place on record its deep appreciation for the trust reposed in MECON by APMDC and for the active interest and help extended by APMDC officials.

2.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT / BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT: Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (APMDC), was incorporated on 24th Feb., 1961 as a wholly owned undertaking of the Government of Andhra Pradesh for development of mineral resources and promotion of mineral based industries in Andhra Pradesh including exploration, exploitation, conservation, processing, beneficiation and conversion into value added products. APMDC Ltd. is registered under the Companies Act 1956 with full participation by Government of Andhra Pradesh. The Authorized capital has increased, over time, to Rs. 10 Crores while the paid up capital is Rs. 6.30 Crores. The coal block (named Suliyari-Belwar Coal Block) was earlier allocated to M/s APMDC in 2007 through Govt. Dispensation Route and was de-allocated in September 2014 as per the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court. Again the block (named Suliyari Coal Block) was allotted to M/s APMDC under the allotment of Coal Mines to State Government Companies of States other than Coal bearing host states for sale of Coal under the provisions of the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act 2015. After allocation of the coal block, APMDC desires to submit a fresh ToR application to MoEF&CC for consideration. This Pre Feasibility Report (PFR) is a part of the application for grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) for carrying out EIA/EMP study for the coal project. DGPS Survey of Forest area has been completed and M/s APMDC has filed an online application for diversion of 259.399 Ha of forest land vide proposal no. FP/MP/MIN/28619/2017 dated 21/08/2017 in Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) of Suliyari Coal Mine dated 22.08.2017. The block is a virgin coal block with proposed annual rated production capacity of 5.0 MTPA (normative capacity) & 6.0 (Peak capacity) by opencast method of mining. Mining Plan for matching capacity and Mine Closure Plan are in advance state of preparation. The estimated project cost is Rs. 85427 lakhs. The overall life of the mine is expected to be for more than 22 years. 2.2 BRIEF INFORMATION OF THE PROJECT: The project falls under Category 'A' [Sl.no. 1(a) of Schedule: “List of project or activities requiring prior Environmental Clearance”] of MoEF&CC notification dated 14th September, 2006 and amendments thereafter of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, New Delhi.

The mining lease is spread over an area of 1298 ha. Out of which, 259.239 ha land is forest land (226.349 ha is Reserve Forest and 32.89 ha is Revenue Forest)

and 592.251 ha area is private land (includes 251.86 ha land is agricultural land). Entire block area has been explored by GSI and MECL. Geological Report has been prepared by MECL.

The total average make up water requirement for the proposed project is estimated at 3640 m3/day and peak water requirement is 4675 m3/day. The water for initial two years (avg.-1900 m3/day; peak-2400 m3/day) shall be sourced from Hurdul nalla through intake pumping system and potable water (avg.-15m3/day; peak-20 m3/day) from borewell. After two years of coal mining, industrial water requirement can be met from proposed quarry with pumping system installed near mines. 2.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT AND ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COUNTRY OR REGION: Coal is the primary source of energy supply in India. About 55% of the current commercial energy use is met by coal. Rising demand for energy and coal as the primary energy source make it a significant resource in the country. Opening of Suliyari coal mine will have the following benefits: . Increase supply of coal for India’s power programme. . Reduces power shortages hindering growth, foreign investment and productivity. . Generate additional employment, both direct and indirect which will lead to economic growth of the industrial sector as well as country. . Quality of life of local populace in villages shall improve due to company’s community development programmes. 2.4 DEMAND AND SUPPLY GAP: The demand for coal for 2016-17, was estimated to be 884.87 million tonnes (Mt), whereas the domestic availability was estimated at 724.71 million tonnes (Mt). 2.5 IMPORT VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION: In the recent years, coal production has failed to match the demand for coal. As a result, India’s coal imports have risen from 20.5 million tonnes (Mt) in 2002-03 to 200 million tonnes (Mt) in 2015-16. In 2016-17, the gap of 160.16 million tonnes (Mt) was projected to be met through import. 2.6 EXPORT POSSIBILITIES: India does not export coal as demand is much more than availability. 2.7 DOMESTIC / EXPORT MARKET: As the block has been allocated by Ministry of Coal (MoC) for commercial mining, coal extracted from the same shall be used for commercial purpose. 2.8 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION: Total manpower required for Suliyari Coal Block for 5.0 MTPA (normative capacity) & 6.0 (Peak capacity) coal production along with corresponding overburden removal is 1157. Out of which, Manpower of APMDC is 168 whereas

manpower proposed to be deployed by MDO is 989. Majority of the unskilled and semiskilled workers will be local persons. The officers, supervisors and rest of the workers will be housed in APMDC’s townships. 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 TYPE OF PROJECT INCLUDING INTERLINKED AND INTER-DEPENDENT PROJECT The project falls under Category 'A' [Sl.no. 1(a) and 2 (b) of Schedule: “List of project or activities requiring prior Environmental Clearance”] of MoEFCC's notification dated 14th September, 2006 in connection with Environment (Protection) Rules 1986. 3.2 LOCATION: Suliyari Coal Block is located in Singrauli Coalfield (Main Basin), Village Aamdand, Bajaudi, Belwar, Dongari, Dhirauli, Jhalari, Majhaulipath and Seerswah, Tehsil: Sarai, Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh. The coal block is bounded between longitudes 82°18’52”E to 82°20’58”E latitude 23°5’28”N to 23°58’15”N and is covered by the Survey of India Toposheet no. 64 I/5. Total area of the block is 1298 ha. The block is located at about 75 km south-west the district headquarter, Singrauli; whereas it is located at a distance of 45 km south-west of the tehsil headquarter, Waidhan town. Waidhan-Sidhi State Highway via Bargawan traverses 25 km north of the block and runs almost along the boundary of Moher Sub-Basin & Main Basin. A metalled road Parsona to Mara is located further east of the block. An un-metalled weather road branching from the above road at Rajmelan leads to Sarai. The mine is connected by metalled road bifurcating from Raila. Nearest railway station Bargwan is located at a distance of 25 km from the proposed Suliyari Coal block on Chopan-Singrauli-Katni line of central railway. Renukoot, an important industrial township & railway station is located at a distance of 125 km from the mine on Chopan-Garhwa section of eastern railway. Nearest airport Varanasi is located at a distance of 294 km from the mine. 3.3 DETAILS OF ALTERNATE SITE: Since the project envisages opening of an opencast mine and mining is a site specific activity guided by deposit geology and mineralization, the question of any alternate site does not arise. 3.4 SIZE AND MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION: Suliyari coal block is a virgin coal block of 1298 ha area having 5.0 MTPA production capacity. Rated capacity of mines has been planned to be envisaged in 2nd year of mining operation excluding two years of construction period. Since the coal produced from mines will be of (-)100 mm size, no crushing facility has been envisaged so far. As entire coal produced from the mine will be sold to long term buyers therefore, mechanized coal handling plant inclusive of stacking & reclaiming of coal, stockpiling, automatic In-Motion Truck loading system have been envisaged for selling of coal to external buyers.

3.5 MINE DESCRIPTION 3.5.1 Geology General Singrauli coalfield forms northern extremity of Son-Mahanadi master Gondwana basin, at the junction region of east-west trending Damodar-Koel-Tatapani graben and the NW-SE trending Son-Mahanadi rift zone; thus reflecting the lithological and structural characteristics of both Damodar and Son valley Gondwana basins. The northern limit of the Singruali coalfield is defined by a major east west trending northern boundary fault, which is parallel to the Narmada-Son lineament. The high standing Mahadeva hills are defining the southern boundary.

Geologically, Suliyari-Belwar coal block is eastern continuity of earlier explored Dongri-Tal block. The entire block is covered by reddish brown sandy soil on plains of Barakar Formations. Hence, the geological and structural set-up of Suliyari- Belwar coal block is deciphered on the basis of sub-surface data obtained during present exploration activities coupled with geological set-up evolved in adjoining Dongri-Tal block.

The detailed exploration in the coal block has established the presence of total 15 major coal seam/sections viz. Seam-R-II, R-I, VIII, Local-III, Seam-VII (Top), VII(Middle), VII(Bottom), Local-II, Seam-VI, Local-I, Seam-V, IV, III, II & I in descending order of its occurrence from surface.

However, it is observed that, Seam-VII(Middle), VII(Bottom) and Seam Local-II further splits as VII-Middle(Upper), VII-Middle(Lower) Top, VII-Middle (Lower) Bottom, VII-Bottom (Upper), VII-Bottom(Lower), Local-II(Top) and Local-II (Bottom) respectively. Thus a total of 23 coal seams/sections have been identified based on spatial distribution, nature of inter and intra parting between individual seams, thickness of seams etc. Status of exploration Regional exploration of Suliyari Coal Mine was carried out by M/s Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. during 19.04.2002 to 25.06.2002 by drilling a total of 8 nos. of boreholes. Subsequently, detailed exploration of the coal block was carried out by M/s MECL. Out of 1298 ha ML area, 832.85 ha area has been explored in detail by MECL. A total of 136 Nos. of exploratory boreholes (Core) has been drilled in the block with an overall borehole density of 10.48 boreholes/sq. km. Thickness of Coal Seam Thickness of the coal seam in the block area is varying from 0.05 m to 5.82 m. Seam R-II to seam VII Bottom has attained workable thickness over large area in the mine whereas underlying seams are thin and are lying at greater depth therefore seams below seam VII bottom has not been considered for mining due to economic reasons.

Dip of the seam The amount of dip of the beds vary from almost flat as observed in the western, central & southern parts of the block to as high as 5° in the northern part of the block. Presence of Geological Disturbances Suliyari coal block is traversed by sixteen normal faults designated from North to south as F1-F1 to F16-F16. Out of these, fault F1-F1 is interpreted based on the intersection of fault in two boreholes viz. MS-12 & MS-46, Fault F4-F4 in borehole MSSB-4 and Fault F5-F5 in borehole MS-11, while remaining faults have been deciphered based on the floor level difference observed on either side of the fault planes. It is observed that, the magnitude of fault F1-F1, F15-F15, F16-F16 is more than 20 m whereas all other faults are of 5 m to 15 m magnitudes. Depth of Seam Seam VII Bottom and VII middle merged seam in-crops in the southern part of the mines, near boundary pillar C. Seam R-II and R-I in-crops in the northern part of the proposed mine. Seam R-II is the topmost seam which is lying at a depth of 31.67 to 88.9 m from the surface. Bottom most seam I is lying at a depth of 153.37 m to 431.57 m from surface. Bottom most seam considered for mining is seam VII Bottom which is lying at a depth of 16.87 m to 253.13 m. Hydro-geological Condition Hydro-geological study has been conducted with an objective to identify and analyse information available on aquifers, groundwater occurrence, movement, and preparation of groundwater contour maps for pre and post monsoon seasons. Hydro-geological study reveals that ground water level of the vicinity varies from 5.02m to 12.50m during pre-monsoon period (May) and 1.0m to 11.35m during post-monsoon period (November). Therefore mine dewatering is a critical factor for development of Suliyari Coal Mines. Nature of Roof & Floor Strata Roof and floor of seams are mostly shale/intercalations of shale & sandstone and shale. 3.5.2 Mineral Reserves: Out of total geological reserve of 147.99 Mt, mineable reserve is 120.55 Mt and extractable coal reserve is 108.57 Mt. Summary of Mineable reserve, waste generation and stripping ratio is given below:

Summary of Mineable reserve, waste generation and stripping ratio Parameters Details Extractable Reserve 108.57 million tonnes Waste Generation 805.62 million cubic meters Stripping Ratio 7.42 cubic meter per tonne of Coal

Seam-wise mineable reserve and quality of coal at Suliyari Coal Block is given below. Seam-wise mineable reserve and quality of coal Coal Quality Waste Stripping Coal, Volatile Fixed Seam/Parting Ash Moisture UHV, GCV, Volume, Ratio, cu. Mt Matter Carbon % % kcal/kg kcal/kg Mcu. M m/t % % Overburden 62.8 Seam R-II 4.19 31.20 7.47 23.55 35.04 3364 4402 14.97 Parting 46.5 Seam R-I 6.33 26.85 7.47 24.49 40.14 4281 5026 10.39 Parting 144.3 Seam VIII 0.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 23.58 Parting 363.5 Seam Local III 5.71 16.97 8.27 0.00 0.00 4173 4953 37.47 Parting 67.66 Seam VII Top 27.87 19.34 7.96 28.16 45.68 5130 5604 15.44 Parting 49.2 Seam VII Middle 16.35 26.80 6.06 25.32 41.25 4427 5126 12.09 (Upper) Parting 20.69 Seam VII Middle 2.31 30.50 5.55 0.00 0.00 3352 4394 11.98 Lower (Top) Parting 18.5 Seam VII Middle 1.66 29.17 5.39 0.00 0.00 3386 4417 11.96 Lower (Bottom) Parting 15.9 Seam VII Middle 3.72 20.34 6.43 20.45 32.99 5243 5682 11.54 Lower Parting 1.6 Seam VII Middle 25.34 22.87 6.84 27.02 42.78 4847 5412 8.44 (Merged) Parting 2.8 Seam VII Bottom 1.34 35.69 4.83 0.00 0.00 2909 4092 8.35 (Upper) Parting 9.1 Seam VII Bottom 3.71 18.73 7.39 0.00 0.00 5433 5811 8.12 (Lower) Parting 3.1 Seam VII Bottom 9.79 15.76 7.30 30.33 47.73 5711 6000 7.42 Total 108.57 22.30 7.10 23.12 37.05 4754 5344 805.62 7.42 3.5.3 Mining: Proposal has been made to develop entire mineable area through opencast mining by developing horizontal benches from top to bottom upto 300 m depth.

Mine Design Parameter Overburden and inter-burden of Suliyari Coal Block is mostly shale and intercalations of sandstone and shale. Hydraulic excavators of 10-20 m3 capacity has been proposed to be deployed for overburden and inter-burden excavation therefore bench height has been considered as 10m for overburden/inter-burden to commensurate with excavator’s digging reach. In coal seams, bench height has been restricted to the thickness of seams.

Surface miner has been proposed to be deployed for extraction of coal. Minimum exposure requirement for optimum utilization of surface miner is 50 m wide bench with 200-300 m face length. Same has been proposed for coal benches.

In the absence of any geo-technical investigation report for the block, slope of individual bench has been considered as 700 based on the existing practice in the nearby mines. A haul road from mines to Coal Handling Plant (CHP) having 25 m width has been planned at a gradient of 1 in 16. Besides, another approach road to workshop area with 25 m width has been also proposed.

Sl. No. Parameters Details 1 Average Bench Height 10 m 2 Minimum Bench Width 25 m 3 Average Bench Slope 700 4 Width of Haul Road 25 m 5 Haul Road Gradient 1 in 16 6 Inter Bench Ramp Width 25 m 7 Inter Bench Ramp Gradient 1 in 16 Production Planning As per proposed mining plan, the normative capacity of proposed Suliyari coal mine is 5.0 MTPA whereas the peak capacity is 6.0 MTPA. Rated capacity of mine has been planned to be achieved in phases as follows.

Year Coal Production, Mt Construction Phase 1st Year Nil 2nd Year Nil Operational phase 1st Year 2.5 2nd Year 5.0 3rd Year 5.0 4th Year 5.0 5th Year 6.0 6th Year onwards 5.0

Drilling & Blasting Since Surface miner has been planned to be deployed for extraction of coal, no drilling & blasting is required for coal benches. Drilling in the overburden and inter-burden benches will be carried out using 250 mm diameter drills. For thin partings 165 mm dia. drills have been envisaged. Holes will be drilled in staggered pattern with average burden and spacing of 6.5 m and 7 m respectively. Considering 10% subgrade drilling, total hole depth will be 11 m. Proposed stemming length is 6 m with a deck length of 1 m. Average charge length is 4 m. Drilled holes will be charged using SME/SMS explosives and initiated using NONEL. Wide V cut firing pattern has been proposed for initiation as it will provide more free face for holes of subsequent rows. 3.5.4 Coal Handling Plant Rated capacity of the proposed mine has been planned to be envisaged in 4th year. Since the coal produced from mines will be of (-)100 mm size, no crushing facility has been envisaged. Entire coal produced from mines will be sold to long term buyers therefore, mechanized coal handling plant (CHP) inclusive of stacking & reclaiming of coal, stockpiling, automatic In Motion Truck loading system have been envisaged for selling of coal to external buyers. The ROM coal having (-)100mm size will be transported by 35 t capacity dumpers upto the truck unloading station of the CHP and unloaded to 4 nos. of underground hopper each having 60 cu.m. capacity. These hoppers will be equipped with rod gate and apron feeder below the hopper for smooth flow of coal and discharge in a common belt conveyor in the bottom most floor. From this conveyor, coal will be fed to either of the two connecting conveyors by means of flap gate/ diverter gate. Coal will thus be conveyed to succeeding transfer houses. The rated capacity of belt conveyor for the CHP has been considered as 1200 tonnes per hour. Dust Suppression Systems have been envisaged to control the fugitive dust generated during handling of coal in Coal Handling Plant and to maintain work zone dust concentration within the environmental norms. The various premises of the Coal Handling Plant considered for Dust Suppression (DS) Systems are as follows: 1. Transfer Points 2. Truck unloading Station 3. Truck Loading Silo 4. Plain water sprinkling system has been envisaged for the stock piles. 3.5.5 Transportation Loaded coal from mine head shall be transported by dumpers up to Coal Handling Plant. Subsequently, coal will be unloaded in a ground hopper. Overburden and inter-burden will be loaded by 10-20 m3 capacity hydraulic excavators into 120/170 t capacity dumpers which will be transported to either external dump or backfilled areas.

3.5.6 Life of the Project Considering 108.57 Mt of Mineable reserve and 5.0 Mt of annual rated production capacity, mine life has been estimated to be 22 Years. 3.6 Raw Materials It is envisaged that the blasting operation will be carried out by SME (Site mixed Emulsion)/SMS (Site Mix Slurry) explosives and will be transported to the mine site by the explosive suppliers.

Therefore, one no. of 10t capacity magazine has been envisaged for storing NONEL, detonating fuses, detonators etc. and other explosives for secondary blasting if necessary. 3.7 Resource Optimization / Recycling and Resource Waste dumped in the proposed site will be subsequently re-handled & backfilled in the mined-out voids from 11th year onwards. After two years of coal mining, industrial water requirement can be met from proposed quarry with pumping system installed near mines. 3.8 SITE SERVICES 3.8.1 Water Requirement: Average water requirement for the mine is estimated at 3640 m3/day and peak water requirement for Suliyari Coal Mine is 4515 m3/day. Details of makeup water requirement are given below. Average water Peak water Sl. Description Requirement Requirement No. 3 3 m /day m /day 1. Dust suppression for CHP 2200 2800 2. Pithead Bath 20 30 3. Mining equipment 40 65 Equipment washing at 4. 50 60 workshop 5. Haul Road water sprinkling Recycled Water will be used 6. Drinking water (Mines) 30 35 7. Drinking water (Township) 1300 1525 Green belt development, 8. Recycled Water will be used Miscellaneous 9. Fire-fighting system Total 3640 4515 The water for initial two years shall be sourced from Hurdul nalla through intake pumping system proposed to be installed near Hurdul nalla. After two years, water requirement can be met from water accumulated in quarry/pit with installed pumping system.

3.8.2 Power Requirement The estimated power requirement of the proposed coal mining project are as follows:  Maximum Demand : 9 MVA  Annual Energy Consumption : 29.25 MU

Electrical power requirement for the proposed Mining Plant shall be met from proposed 132/11 KV substation located in Dongri Tal-II Coal Block. Power supply to MRS shall be made by extension of 02 nos. of bay at proposed 33/11 KV sub-station and through 2 km 33 KV double circuit line overhead line with wolf conductor up to Main Receiving Station. 3.8.3 Amenities Site office buildings comprising of managers room, assistant managers/shift I/c room, Overman & Mining Sirdar’s room, store, mechanical staff room, electrical staff room, first aid room etc. have been envisaged in the site office proposed to be located south-eastern side of the ML area. Two storied administrative building have been proposed in the northern part of the mine. A township with provision of residential buildings, executive hostels, hospital, school, club, guest house, water & power supply facilities etc. have been envisaged for proposed Suliyari coal mine. Proposed township will be located outside the ML boundary. Manpower of APMDC is 168 whereas manpower proposed to be deployed by MDO is 989. The total manpower has been proposed to be accommodated in the township. 3.9 WASTES A total of 805.62 Mm3 waste will be generated from proposed Suliyari Coal Mine till conceptual stage. Out of which, 157.49 Mm3 waste will be generated during 1st five years of mining operation. Year-wise and block year-wise waste generation from proposed Suliyari Coal Mine is given below. Year-Wise & Block Year-wise Waste Generation Waste Generation, Year Million cu. m 1st Year 19 2nd year 28.50 3rd year 33.99 4th year 31 5th year 45 Total 1st – 5th year 157.49 6th – 10th year 201.20 11th – 15th year 178.75 16th – 20th year 185.45 21st – Conceptual 82.67 Grand Total 805.62

Due to non-availability of non-coal bearing land within the coal block, initial dumping of waste in 1st year has been planned temporarily in the coal bearing area in the northern part of the block. The waste dumped in the proposed site will be subsequently re-handled & backfilled in the mined-out voids from 11th year onwards. The area selected for waste dumping are relatively flat and no river/nalla passes over the proposed dumps. However, suitable environmental measures with network of garland drains, settling pits, retaining wall check dams etc. have been envisaged to prevent surface run-off. Top Soil Generation Total of 4.86 Mm3 topsoil will be generated till conceptual stage. Out of which 2.04 Mm3 topsoil will be generated during 1st five years of operation. Further 1.52 Mm3, 0.5 Mm3, 0.51 Mm3 and 0.29 Mm3 topsoil will be generated during 6th-10th year, 11th-15th year, 16th-20th year and 21st - Conceptual stage respectively. 4.0 SITE ANALYSIS 4.1 CONNECTIVITY Waidhan-Sidhi State Highway via Bargawan traverses 25 km north of the block and runs almost along the boundary of Moher Sub-Basin & Main Basin. A metalled road Parsona to Mara is located further east of the block.

Nearest railway station Bargwan is located at a distance of 25 km from the Suliyari Coal Mine on Chopan-Singrauli-Katni line of Central Railway. Renukoot, an important industrial township & railway station is located at a distance of 125 km from the mine on Chopan-Garhwa section of eastern railway. Renukoot township is well connected with Hawrah, Tatanagar, Delhi etc. by direct train. Nearest airport Varanasi is located at a distance of 294 km from the mine. 4.2 LAND FORM, LAND USE, OWNERSHIP The project area comprises of total 1298 ha. Out of which, 259.239 ha Land is forest land (226.349 ha is Reserve forest & 32.89 ha is revenue forest) and 592.251 ha Area is private land whereas, 446.51 ha area is non forest government land. 4.3 TOPOGRAPHY The block area has highly undulating and rugged topography. The northern and southern parts of the mine are occupied by hillocks with maximum elevation upto 500m AMSL. In general, the elevation of ground varies from 441.07 m AMSL as observed in borehole MS-2 to 499.23 m AMSL in borehole MS-37 located in the south-western and northern parts of the mine respectively. A few hillocks are also observed in the eastern part of the mine.

The Singrauli Coalfield is located in the drainage area of Son & Rihand rivers. Suliyari Coal Mine has dendritic to sub-dendritic drainage pattern. The drainage of the mine is mainly controlled by westerly flowing Hurdul nala which traverses the mine in the north-eastern part and passes through the mine. Many small seasonal nallas drain into Hardul Nala. In the north of the block, Mahan river flows outside the mine towards north. As per the topographical survey, reduced levels (RLs) on banks of Hurdul nala varies from 471.30m to 432.30m. 4.4 FLORA & FAUNA Forest land covers 259.239 ha of total block area. Block is covered by deciduous forest. Forest is dominated by Sal (Shorea Robusta). Besides, kikar, bel, maharukh, akola, Tendu, Mahua, Palash, Khair, Bair, Neem, Amla, Simul, Sisiu, Karanj etc. are predominant floras seen within the study area. Indian field mouse, Indian grey Mangoose, Wild Boar, Indian Palm Squirrel, Hare, Indian Porcupine Pigeon, Hanuman Langur, Spotted Deer, Sloth bear, Sambhar, Leopard, Quail, Cheel, Rat Snake, Dhamana, Toddy Cat, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Rat, Mrigal etc. fauna are found in the study area. There is no national park, bio-sphere reserve, tiger reserve present in the area. 4.5 LAND USE The leasehold area consists of forest land (259.239 ha) and non-forest land (1038.761 ha). The existing land utilization in the project area is as follows:

Name of Govt. Revenue S.No. Pvt. Land Total Land Village Land Forest Land 1 Jhalari 237.030 0 305.20 542.227 2 Aamdand 7.38 0.45 19.20 27.03 3 Majhaulipath 59.14 32.44 113.81 205.39 4 Belwar 33.50 0 61.97 95.47 5 Seerswah 14.86 0 24.99 39.85 6 Dhirauli 4.50 0 0 4.50 7 Bajaudi 6.36 0 0.25 6.61 8 Dongari 83.74 0 66.83 150.57 Total 446.510 32.89 592.251 1071.651 RF 338 2.447 RF 358 12.445 9 Forest Land East Sarai RF 359 67.504 PF 315 143.953 Grand Total 1298.000 4.6 INFRASTRUCTURE Mine office, time office, rest rooms, area for field maintenance facilities, sub-station building, and switch gear rooms, vehicle maintenance facilities, canteen and rest shelter, Site office, DG room, coal laboratory, environmental lab and WTP has been envisaged for the project. Other

amenities and infrastructure, such as township, hospital, stores, workshop, community centre, schools etc. are also being proposed to be constructed. 4.7 SOIL CLASSIFICATION The soil is ferruginous sandy soil, typical of the area. The thickness of the top soil varies from nil to maximum of 10.50 cm. 4.8 CLIMATE The area experiences typical tropical to semi tropical monsoon type climate of a distinct hot summer from March to June, a good monsoon between June to September and a pleasant winter from November to February. Maximum temperature recorded in the region was found to be 44.8°C while the minimum temperature was 8°C and the average temperature is 29.1°C. The average relative humidity was found to be 31.2%. Predominant wind direction in the mine is towards North-West (NW) direction and Calm conditions prevailed for 44.60% during the season. The maximum wind speed recorded was 5.1m/s. Relative humidity in winter varies from (20–36)% in the winter while it reaches upto 100% in the rainy season. Rainfall in the area varies from 864 mm to 1397 mm with an average annual rainfall of 1054.23 mm. Average number of rainy days is around 120. Nearly 80% of rainfall is received between June to September. 4.9 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVAILABLE The nearest town, Waidhan has all necessary social infrastructures at place. However, APMDC shall also planned to build its own township near the coal block which will have all the necessary facilities for its employees. 5.0 PLANNING BRIEF: 5.1 PLANNING CONCEPT: The proposed project envisages opening an opencast coal mine having rated production capacity of 5.0 MTPA (normative) and 6.0 MTPA (peak).

5.2 LAND USE PLANNING: The existing land use and the land use at the end of the project’s life are as follows: Land use, ha At the Sl. At the At the end At the end End of Type end of No. end of of 15th of 20th Life 5th 10th Year Year Year Year 1. Excavation Area 448.145 723.712 863.356 1122.380 -  Backfilled Area 156.346 387.653 484.930 877.610 1286.390  Excavated Void 291.799 336.059 378.426 244.770 - 2. Top Soil Dump 4.682 4.682 - - - 3. External Dump 16.621 16.621 - - - Safety Zone 4. 18.586 18.586 18.586 18.586 11.610 /Rationalization area Road/CHP/ other 5. 77.631 60.637 57.753 51.726 - Infrastructure 6. Green Belt 4.889 4.889 4.889 4.889 - Water Reservoir near 7. 24.094 15.358 14.372 0.378 - pit/Water body 8. Undisturbed 703.352 453.516 339.045 100.041 - Grand Total 1298 1298 1298 1298 1298 Topographical changes will occur due to the project. The landuse of the coal block area will change and come under excavated area, dumps, Coal Handling Plant, roads, other infrastructure etc. Biological reclamation will be carried out in the vacant areas, land locked between other infrastructures, along the metalled roads etc. When the coal reserves will be exhausted, the mine will be shutdown as per the Approved Mine Closure Plan. 5.3 AMENITIES / FACILITIES All the amenities viz. office, workshop, rest shelter, first aid room, rain water harvesting etc. will be developed within the ML area as discussed in detail at clause 3.8.3 above. 5.4 MAJOR DIVERSIONS REQUIRED Following major diversions are required at Suliyari Coal Mine - Nala diversion: Diversion of a perennial nala (Hurdul Nalla) flowing through the mine is to be diverted along dip side of the block area in northern direction. Finally it will be joined into Sarbahera Nalla. Diversion plan of Nala is approved by Madhya Pradesh Ganga Kachhar Reewa. - HT line diversion: A 132 KV High Tension Line and 765 KV High Tension Line passes through the ML area will be diverted to pass through outside the mine. - A public road is to be diverted to existing road from Khanakhas to Tal via. Jhatatolia and Bhikhajharia village.

6.0 PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE: The project site is connected by road network. Waidhan-Sidhi State Highway via Bargawan traverses 25 km north of the block and runs almost along the boundary of Moher Sub-Basin & Main Basin. Green Belt & Plantations: Green belt and plantation developed in and around the coal block area will increase vegetation cover. Before the lease is abandoned, plantations will be over vacant available areas. CSR Activities: APMDC is already doing various activities under their Corporate Social Responsibility schemes for uplifting the quality of life and livelihood of the populace residing in nearby villages around their APMDC’s projects. APMDC will also continue such activities for Suliyari project as well. The activities will include:  Holding of medical camps, supply of medicines to villagers.  Computer training and distribution of books and Journals.  Scholarship for pursuing higher study.  Installation & maintenance of solar powered streetlights. 7.0 REHABILITATION & RESETTLEMENT (R&R) PLAN Suliyari Coal Block was earlier allocated to M/s APMDC in 2007 through Govt. Dispensation Route and was de-allocated in September 2014 as per the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court. The coal block has been re-allocated by Ministry of Coal to APMDC vide order no. F.No 103/10/2016/NA dated 29th September 2016 as per Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. Rehabilitation and Resettlement of Project Displaced Families (PDFs) is part of project implementation and APMDC has already carried out the comprehensive socio-economic survey during its earlier allocation in 2007. R&R scheme has to be formulated by district authority and accordingly compensation is to be paid to Project Displaced Families (PDFs). Presently 1280 nos. of PDFs as revealed from socio-economic survey carried out by APMDC are being considered. Eight populated villages are located in the core zone of proposed Suliyari Coal Mine. Village-wise project displaced families (PDF’s) is as given below. No. of Project Village Displaced Family (PDFs) Aamdand 65 Bajaudi 01 Belwar 157 Dongari 113 Dhirauli 08 Jhaleri 679

No. of Project Village Displaced Family (PDFs) Majhaulipath 220 Seerswah 37 Total 1280 8.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATE 8.1 Likely Date of Start of Construction and likely date of completion: It has been envisaged to execute the project in 24 months’ time from the “Start of the project” which has been reckoned as “Zero-date” of the project. The open cast mine will be developed to its 100 % capacity within two years in different stages, from 24th month onwards. However the implementation schedule is subject to receipt of all statutory clearances required for the proposed project.

It has been assumed that “Zero-date” i.e. start of the project, will commence after completion of preliminary works like land identification, land acquisition, grant of Environmental Clearance and other statutory clearances. Immediately after the clearance of EIA/EMP report by MoEF&CC, mobilization and placement of orders for civil works, structural works and procurement activities for infrastructure facilities will be started so that the above facilities shall be completed well before the start of the mine development works. 8.2 Estimated Project Cost Along and Economic Viability of the Project The estimated capital cost of the envisaged project is Rs. 85427 lakhs. The estimated production cost (including depreciation & interest) at 100% capacity utilization of the project will be ~Rs. 1650.48 per tonne of coal. 9.0 ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL (FINAL RECOMMENDATION) The project will have the following benefits: . Increase the supply of coal to cater the need of India’s increasing domestic demands . It will add to revenue generation of the District / State. . It works to reduce paralyzing power shortages hindering growth, foreign investment and productivity. . The mine will generate additional employment, both direct and indirect which will lead to economic growth of the industrial sector as well as country. . APMDC shall provide, school buildings, bus shelters, medical facilities and other amenities to local villages under the company’s community development programme. Considering the above points of the opening of project has become necessary and important.